Last weekend I was supposed to be having the inner and outer rear arch repaired in preperation for my MOT(UK vehicle check) which expires last weekend.
Had the other side done a couple of weekends ago.
Anyway rain put stop to the work being done on time so decided while the car was off the road id swap the standard headling for the Black one i have from a breaker.
All went well and less than an hour later i was ready to rip the old one out.
This is what i find...................
Needless to say i was pissed off,very.
After listening to lots of advice/tips/hints/ideas on the e30zone i gave long thought to what i actually want to do.
To repair it properly would mean getting a new sunroof tray which are NLA so a good secondhand one would have to be sourced.The car would then require a full respray as no doubt the roof skin would ripple.
Anyway ive given it much thought and have decided this shell has now run its course.
I am just not in a position to pay around £1500 to get the whole car repainted.Also im a bit bothered that ill just be chasing more rust in hidden places.
Anyway i have now bought a very clean and original Facelift model.
It is a 2 door in Vulcan Grey(never seen another in this colour?).
I pick it up on Sunday coming and the swap over of parts will start immediately.
I need this car back on the road in less than 3 weeks cause im currently using my friends 318is while he is away!
So it will be getting everything inc rear beam,disc conv and diff/M50/interior/brakes/steering etc fitted.
Heres a couple of pics of the 316i.Id be interested to see pics of other Vulcan Grey ones if anyone has any?
Ill post progress pics as and when i take them!
Had the other side done a couple of weekends ago.
Anyway rain put stop to the work being done on time so decided while the car was off the road id swap the standard headling for the Black one i have from a breaker.
All went well and less than an hour later i was ready to rip the old one out.
This is what i find...................
Needless to say i was pissed off,very.
After listening to lots of advice/tips/hints/ideas on the e30zone i gave long thought to what i actually want to do.
To repair it properly would mean getting a new sunroof tray which are NLA so a good secondhand one would have to be sourced.The car would then require a full respray as no doubt the roof skin would ripple.
Anyway ive given it much thought and have decided this shell has now run its course.
I am just not in a position to pay around £1500 to get the whole car repainted.Also im a bit bothered that ill just be chasing more rust in hidden places.
Anyway i have now bought a very clean and original Facelift model.
It is a 2 door in Vulcan Grey(never seen another in this colour?).
I pick it up on Sunday coming and the swap over of parts will start immediately.
I need this car back on the road in less than 3 weeks cause im currently using my friends 318is while he is away!
So it will be getting everything inc rear beam,disc conv and diff/M50/interior/brakes/steering etc fitted.
Heres a couple of pics of the 316i.Id be interested to see pics of other Vulcan Grey ones if anyone has any?
Ill post progress pics as and when i take them!
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