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  • e30runner
    Advanced Member
    • Dec 2010
    • 123

    #1

    e30 work vehicle

    I am looking at a possible job doing garage door repairs and installations. I would never have to carry the doors themselves, just smaller parts and a tool set. Is anybody out there using there car as a work vehicle? I found a rolled e30 and Im considering chopping up the roof and building a truck bed. I have a e30 sedan on the side for my regular commuting.
  • JFarhanbod
    R3VLimited
    • Jan 2012
    • 2151

    #2
    you would probably be better off (more cost effective and reliable) getting an old cheap toyota or nissan truck instead of making an e30 into one

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    • shaferbm
      Mod Crazy
      • Apr 2010
      • 615

      #3
      That sounds awesome. e30amino/chero!

      -'87 325 - ratbox swap http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...77#post3250277 << Check out my Wanted thread

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      • TurboJake
        No R3VLimiter
        • Oct 2010
        • 3780

        #4
        The woman has used her E30 as a house call groomer for quite a while now and once or twice a monrh gets a new client because of it.

        Food for thought.


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        • e30runner
          Advanced Member
          • Dec 2010
          • 123

          #5
          For me it would be more of a project and to prove that I could do something besides just replacing parts. I was thinking something along the lines of this.

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          • LJ851
            R3V OG
            • Nov 2010
            • 7918

            #6
            In a word, Yes.

            Lorin


            Originally posted by slammin.e28
            The M30 is God's engine.

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            • 325ix
              R3V OG
              • Aug 2009
              • 7783

              #7
              There are E30 trucks around. There are a few on R3V. I can't think of who owns them though.

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              • MC Hammered
                R3VLimited
                • Jul 2008
                • 2076

                #8
                Originally posted by e30runner

                I'd line up for one of these


                My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

                My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

                My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

                Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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                • dnguyen1963
                  R3VLimited
                  • Nov 2011
                  • 2648

                  #9
                  Originally posted by MC Hammered
                  I'd line up for one of these
                  Me too...even through Wisconsin winters!

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                  • lambo
                    Captain Scene Points
                    • Feb 2010
                    • 10953

                    #10
                    Originally posted by 325ix
                    There are E30 trucks around. There are a few on R3V. I can't think of who owns them though.
                    Let's make one!

                    Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
                    Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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                    • george graves
                      I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 19986

                      #11
                      Originally posted by e30runner
                      For me it would be more of a project and to prove that I could do something besides just replacing parts. I was thinking something along the lines of this.

                      More pics?
                      Originally posted by Matt-B
                      hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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                      • CW325
                        E30 Fanatic
                        • Jul 2011
                        • 1434

                        #12
                        Originally posted by george graves
                        More pics?
                        Found this one

                        http://www.flickr.com/photos/andyboo...7625697897364/

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                        • MR 325
                          Moderator
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 37827

                          #13
                          I really don't think a rolled car is a good candidate considering a non-rolled car can be found cheaply.

                          I may or may not have an E30 truck myself. It's very capable, I have loaded well over 1200lbs in to it.
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                          • e30runner
                            Advanced Member
                            • Dec 2010
                            • 123

                            #14
                            Originally posted by MR 325
                            I really don't think a rolled car is a good candidate considering a non-rolled car can be found cheaply.

                            I may or may not have an E30 truck myself. It's very capable, I have loaded well over 1200lbs in to it.
                            I agree with you but considering its $500 and the portion of the roof and trunk that are smashed will be removed anyways, it might be worth trying. Worst case scenario if it fails, the parts alone will cover the cost. (but im not thinking about that yet)

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                            • PeaveyBassist
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Sep 2004
                              • 3511

                              #15
                              Do this. http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/02/16/th...ickup-truck-4/

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                              Originally posted by george graves
                              If people keep quoting me in their sig, I'm going to burn this motherfucker down.

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