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05-03-2012, 12:26 PM
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E30Pdee's 1989 alpine 325i rebuild and restoration project
After searching for almost 6 months ive finally found her!
my alpine white late model! Details: mechanically she's great! just needs a timing belt, valve adjustment, and waterpump in about 9k miles or less. 1989 APWII 325i Auto I found her on Craigslist for a steal, and i couldnt resist despite the autotragic! Current Major needs 1: Central locking system needs to be sorted out (not one door unlocks all of them simultaneosly) Gas tank needs to be unlocked from the trunk too 2: Drivers side Ellipsoid, and high beam glass cover are needed 3: Smogged and registered operating(registered as non op currently) 4:Surface rust in common areas needs to be taken care of (doorsills, trunk area, and part of the battery tray, no biggie.) once i get that all sorted it out its time for the tranny swap and suspension! im gonna try not to get ahead of my self here but ill upload pics as I come along. Just looking for a car to finally learn on and i think i finally found it! with the help of you guy your opinions and other friends who've done work on these,we'll both be pleased with how she turns out! The bright side: Basically bought the car from the original owner (knew nothing about the value of these cars. and saved it from a crushing end to its life (literally). its got a crack free dash, no rips in the interior minus a little bit of scuffing on the door panels. interior is a little dirty but nothing a little cleaning can fix. cars clean title and body is basically straight minus common fixable fender dents Last edited by e30pdee; 06-26-2012 at 01:13 PM.. |
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05-03-2012, 12:31 PM
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here's a few more pictures.
i also detailed the carpet a few days ago, i just need to upload those pictures for before and after soon enough. i still have a couple stains here and there, do you guys know a good way to get the stubborn carpet stains out? Last edited by e30pdee; 05-03-2012 at 11:58 PM.. |
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05-03-2012, 12:47 PM
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How much?
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I want a nice set of smoked MHW's (I know, get it line) Free Stuff!!:http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=273454 
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05-03-2012, 12:50 PM
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i got it for $1000 and i got it towed down here for free basically
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05-03-2012, 12:54 PM
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Congrats !!!!! ............watch the autotragic remark
 . Its a semiautomatic you know.
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 90 bmw 325i track/dd<>garage queen 91 bmw 325is
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05-03-2012, 12:58 PM
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true true, none the less must be swapped! ill try to get some pictures in as i come along!
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05-03-2012, 01:15 PM
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more like autoMAGIC!
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05-03-2012, 11:51 PM
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here's before
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05-03-2012, 11:53 PM
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It's McRib time!!!
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that still looks like shit.....
but nice car for the price dudeeeee
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05-03-2012, 11:54 PM
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im trying to load after its failing for some odd reason
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05-04-2012, 12:00 AM
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05-04-2012, 12:09 AM
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05-04-2012, 12:09 AM
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little big but you get the point, i couldnt upload them any other way for now
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05-04-2012, 12:16 AM
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Nice find! Reminds me of my car. I love finding great deals for steals  This.p car is a survive or too! Love seeing 2xxxxxx license plates 
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05-04-2012, 12:17 AM
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It's McRib time!!!
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there you go that looks waffleswaffleswaffleswafflesing amazing, what did you do to it?
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