87 silver vert - almost there!

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  • Bahn360Photo
    Wrencher
    • Jun 2015
    • 201

    #1

    87 silver vert - almost there!

    Guys

    Figured I'd share my progress on 1987 e30 325 convertible

    Most cosmetics restorations are done have some body work to finish up

    Then to minor mechanical

    Let me know if you have any suggestions for improvement

    Enjoy the pics
  • Bahn360Photo
    Wrencher
    • Jun 2015
    • 201

    #2
    pics part 1
    Attached Files

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    • Bahn360Photo
      Wrencher
      • Jun 2015
      • 201

      #3
      more pics, interior
      Attached Files

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      • Bahn360Photo
        Wrencher
        • Jun 2015
        • 201

        #4
        how do i paste pics right here instead of separate file attachments?

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        • gart
          Wrencher
          • Jul 2012
          • 295

          #5
          Nice, what's the rear valence? Also can you post up the wheel specs?
          89 325 cabrio in progress m52tub28 swap
          99 540it
          86 Volvo 240 wagon
          99 Cherokee
          13 Passat

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          • Bahn360Photo
            Wrencher
            • Jun 2015
            • 201

            #6
            just a brief description of the car and work that went into it

            Its 1987 silver 325i convertible, 5 speed. a Georgia Car so rust free. bought from a car enthusiast and restorer. he kept it in pretty descent shape but it needed some time and attention, so far the list below took about 6 months to put together

            - new water pump
            - new belts
            - cone air intake
            - Red Skid plate done by Dennis at OMG Motorworks
            - front and rear lower UUC sway bars done by UUC Motorwerks
            - top front Bavarian Autosports sway bar done by UUC Motorwerks
            - Engine Chip done by UUC Motorwerks
            - Lowering shocks and spring done by UUC Motorwerks
            - UUC Short shifter kit done by UUC Motorwerks
            - UUC light flywheel done by UUC Motorwerks
            - UUC weighted shit knob
            - Full UUC exhaust and UUC muffler done by UUC Motorwerks
            - 15" UUC lightweight wheels with front stud conversion
            - Driver's door lock cylinder replacement done by Dennis at OMG Motorworks
            - Front suspension links replacement done by Dennis at OMG Motorworks
            - Headlights update to Epsilois and HID kit done by Dennis at OMG Motorworks
            - euro touch with high-beam yellow headlamp stickers
            - Fully customer rear valance done by Nick at Master works 1
            - 325is front valance customized and perfectly fitted by Nick at Master works 1
            - 325is spoiler - plastidipped blacked and professionally installed by Dennis at OMG Motorworks
            - New Navy Blue Soft Top with new rear window
            - convertible top seals
            -full cleaning and regular treatment
            - all window rubber trim replacement
            - Full black convertible correct interior seats and door cards
            -full seats treatment to prevent cracks and tears
            - Cluster change/update with silver rings and white gauges
            - Sony Xplod head unit with upgraded rear speakers
            - New Carpets
            - Autozone pedals :) - help on rainy days
            - a whole bunch of missing trim piece replacement
            - All red rear lights
            - replacement and plastidip of rear emblem (its out of place and a bit smudgy for a reason, wanted that kind of look)
            - trunk tool kit replacement
            - 101 light bulbs replaced, interior cluster, ash tray, hood, trunk, reading light etc..
            - professional digital wheels alignment and wheel balancing
            - MOMO steering wheel with a hub
            - Red Brake caliper paint
            - Body color front Grill paint (silver)
            - BMW CCA Badge :) - toughest mod to date!
            - My very own euro delivery Euro Plate
            - A/C refill
            -German flag stripes on drivers side fender
            -All four illuminating window switches
            -new seals around vert top and windows


            i might be missing few things here and there but thats the most of it, some things are very simple but i included them anyway
            Last edited by Bahn360Photo; 12-09-2015, 07:21 AM.

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            • Bahn360Photo
              Wrencher
              • Jun 2015
              • 201

              #7
              Originally posted by gart
              Nice, what's the rear valence? Also can you post up the wheel specs?
              rear valance is fiberglass from a later model which was customized and fitted

              4x100 15"

              tire specs 205X50 R15

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              • Bahn360Photo
                Wrencher
                • Jun 2015
                • 201

                #8
                i'll post up few engine pics later on today

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                • aegul44
                  Grease Monkey
                  • Apr 2015
                  • 396

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Bahn360Photo
                  how do i paste pics right here instead of separate file attachments?
                  become member of photopucket, flickr or other website of your choice. Upload pics there and click on 'insert image' button in r3v and paste the link of image from flickr.

                  I see f82 in the background.;)

                  Esquire E30 Build (87 325i Vert)
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                  • Bahn360Photo
                    Wrencher
                    • Jun 2015
                    • 201

                    #10
                    Originally posted by aegul44
                    become member of photopucket, flickr or other website of your choice. Upload pics there and click on 'insert image' button in r3v and paste the link of image from flickr.

                    I see f82 in the background.;)
                    thanks!

                    ;) F80

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                    • aegul44
                      Grease Monkey
                      • Apr 2015
                      • 396

                      #11
                      shit. I thought it was 2dr. Still nice to have beamers around.

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