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The DMC-12 had stainless steel body panels, but it had a plain ol' carbon steel frame (designed by Lotus and similar in design to the Esprit) with an epoxy coat
by buildsjets 3y ago
The DMC-12 had stainless steel body panels, but it had a plain ol' carbon steel frame (designed by Lotus and similar in design to the Esprit) with an epoxy coating, and they have NOT fared well over the years. You can buy a new-build stainless frame for it, it only costs as much as a new regular car.
https://deloreanindustries.com/8-1-0-stainless-frame/ https://deloreanindustries.com/8-1-0-stainless-frame/
- hef19898 3y agoSame with old Land Rovers, people belive they don't rust being all aluminium. Chassis are steel, and those rot. Plus some other bits and pieces. New galvanised chassis are available, getting the body mounted is the fun bit so.
- EvanAnderson 3y agoThe epoxy coating seemed like a really bad idea when I learned about it. That’s a recipe for trapping moisture and causing corrosion.