When 'restoring' your E30...order process..

[Jand3rson]

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This is the man you talk to about restoring an E30 from the ground up.

[James Crivellone]

Step 1: Locate large amounts of money, don't be a cheapass. These cars are not inexpensive to restore, never (at any point) think they are!

Step 2: Do it right, or don't do it at all! Going to remove the engine? Look at EVERY seal, rubber hose, clip, belt, etc that is going to be in front of you and replace them.

Step 3: Make a part list, follow it, and LIVE in realoem.. Make a list and determine order from there.

Step 4: It will take longer then you have planned, deal with it.

I can go into pages and pages of detail if you want.

[blunttech]

Blunt, you left out a MAJOR part of the equation. My tool in your hand!

dude, i left that part out to save you the embarrassment. i was perfectly fine giving you a reach around as you requested while i pummeled your barnhole

[delatlanta1281]

Blunt, you left out a MAJOR part of the equation. My tool in your hand!

[blunttech]

depends on how far youre taking it. heres how i did my 02. i assembled the driveline and made all cuts and modifications before any body work. then took it all back apart and sent the shell out. then i went thru the motor while the body was getting done. then you dont have to cut or tweak anything once its painted. if your idea of restoring is different you can wrap the motor in paper and spray around it if its just a nice driver. it just depends on how much work youre willing to do. you may want to consult kenrika for paint tips before starting

[Eviltwin]

Did you...do the bodywork 1st?
or the engine work?


I'm at a standstill...I KNOW exactly what I want for the body...and it's basically ready to go...

yet, I'm still tossed up on which swap

M30 vs M50 vs Stroker M20 (2.7)

would you...get the body work done WHILE sorting out which engine swap to do?

or get the engine work done 1st, THAN do body last.

insight here folks...