So i work in the insurance industry and i drive to various body shops and mechanical shops and look at cars all day long (I love my job) any way a few weeks ago i was at a body shop and i was in the back looking at a car and i noticed this 1987 325 5 speed sitting there all alone.
I noticed it and didnt pay too much attention to it till i was gone and started thinking about it.
My next time there i asked the owner what is the deal with the BMW sitting in the back. His response was simple " Well the last owner had it got into a wreck with it (Right front fender, and looks like suspension) and he brought it to them and left it there and has been sitting there since.
The car has been Sitting there for 15 years with no love. In further inspection i noticed it needs a bath but theres no mold inside like it has been leaking or any sings of damage that i can see besides the original loss.
i asked him if he is able to get title and if so would he sell it to me.
His response was amazing "Sure give me $10 bucks for it and its yours, i just have to fill out paperwork for the title so i can sell it to you" well as you can expect i told him send out for the title and when he has it ill give him STRAIGHT CASH for it (my sense of humor) anyway this is where i am currently with the car(waiting stage)
i would love some suggestions for anything you guys think of.
Of course knowing it has been sitting for 15 years i know that i am going to have to........
1. All fluids flushed (Gas, Coolant, Oil, Tranns, Diff, Headlight Fluid, Brake)
2. Filters (Oil, Fuel, Air)
3. I am going to just assume that i have to replace all rubber hoses
4. Timing Belt, Tensioner & Water pump (any ideas on a good aftermarket one??)
5. Battery.....
6. Plugs.
and that is to pretty much get it to the "Starting point" to where i can start the car.
oh yea and a full detail...... cant start the car without it being clean.....this might wait till after i hear it run though.....
after that i want to get it to the drive able point and then work out things from there.
Also the hood he has and will be in primer.
Little bit more about the car is that it seems like she has been untouched as far as aftermarket goes, like i said doesn't seem like shes leaking inside.
anyways heres some photos of how she sits now awaiting for saving..... btw the car is located in Tennessee so as far as salt and rust she hasnt been to exposed to it as you can tell from the fender which should be a hole right now if it was from NY after sitting for 15 years with the paint down to raw metal.
I hope everything works out and you guys are ready to see progress as she gets transformed. Also going to be posting D.I.Y while here that way in case someone doesn't know how or whatever they can use as a reference.
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I noticed it and didnt pay too much attention to it till i was gone and started thinking about it.
My next time there i asked the owner what is the deal with the BMW sitting in the back. His response was simple " Well the last owner had it got into a wreck with it (Right front fender, and looks like suspension) and he brought it to them and left it there and has been sitting there since.
The car has been Sitting there for 15 years with no love. In further inspection i noticed it needs a bath but theres no mold inside like it has been leaking or any sings of damage that i can see besides the original loss.
i asked him if he is able to get title and if so would he sell it to me.
His response was amazing "Sure give me $10 bucks for it and its yours, i just have to fill out paperwork for the title so i can sell it to you" well as you can expect i told him send out for the title and when he has it ill give him STRAIGHT CASH for it (my sense of humor) anyway this is where i am currently with the car(waiting stage)
i would love some suggestions for anything you guys think of.
Of course knowing it has been sitting for 15 years i know that i am going to have to........
1. All fluids flushed (Gas, Coolant, Oil, Tranns, Diff, Headlight Fluid, Brake)
2. Filters (Oil, Fuel, Air)
3. I am going to just assume that i have to replace all rubber hoses
4. Timing Belt, Tensioner & Water pump (any ideas on a good aftermarket one??)
5. Battery.....
6. Plugs.
and that is to pretty much get it to the "Starting point" to where i can start the car.
oh yea and a full detail...... cant start the car without it being clean.....this might wait till after i hear it run though.....
after that i want to get it to the drive able point and then work out things from there.
Also the hood he has and will be in primer.
Little bit more about the car is that it seems like she has been untouched as far as aftermarket goes, like i said doesn't seem like shes leaking inside.
anyways heres some photos of how she sits now awaiting for saving..... btw the car is located in Tennessee so as far as salt and rust she hasnt been to exposed to it as you can tell from the fender which should be a hole right now if it was from NY after sitting for 15 years with the paint down to raw metal.
I hope everything works out and you guys are ready to see progress as she gets transformed. Also going to be posting D.I.Y while here that way in case someone doesn't know how or whatever they can use as a reference.
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