full restoration

[new2bmw]

I have a rusted out 4 door 89 325i just wondering what sort of costs i might run into if i were to get just the shell (unibody , no trunk, hood etc)of a 2 door 86 and swap everything from my car to the shell. i am thinking at least this way I will be starting with a solid foundation.
cheers

[ThreeTwentyFissel]

Too much too list... Your better off with a non-rusted one to begin with!

[ethree]

Having it done or providing the labor yourself?

[Simon S]

You're better off with a non-rusted one

this

[new2bmw]

labor

i would be doing it myself. just for final paint would it be sent out.

[txtorquemade]

No rust or little FTW.

Little being the battery tray in rear and a valance or just one rocker panel, or so. Not much more. Any rust in the unibody or suspension... pass it by.

[Raxe]

Why do you want an 86? Get an 88 or 89.