New project: 1990 E30 325I Alpine white...

[Vbp6us]

I bought this car about 12 days ago and now it is in running condition.

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The automatic will be swapped with a 5spd and then hopefully turbo. Some body work will follow and a full paint as well.

[delatlanta1281]

Nice find man.
How much if you don't mind me asking?

[Mike325]

Looks like you have a good plan and a good start. What happened to the head?

[Bimmerista]

I'm guessing it made it to CA from TX pretty well before the motor died.

[Vbp6us]

I got the car for $500 from a Marine on Camp Pendelton. The previous owner had work done to the car with receipts so I knew it was going to run strong after repairing/replacing the head. New full exhaust, oil pan, etc...

I was right and it runs well. The timing belt broke in SD.

[chasiubao]

where are you getting the body work done, i'm looking for a place and am in sd at the moment as well.

[Vbp6us]

I don't know yet. I might use Maaco for paint. I will strip everything first though.

[Ben Carufel]

where are you getting the body work done, i'm looking for a place and am in sd at the moment as well.

If you can afford it, talk to West Coast Specialties off Miramar Road. I had a rear bumper cover for my M5 sprayed there earlier this year and the work was absolutely top shelf.

http://www.westcoastspecialties.net/

[Ben Carufel]

I don't know yet. I might use Maaco for paint. I will strip everything first though.

I sent you a PM.

[Vbp6us]

I sent you a PM.

Yea I got it but didn't have time to reply, honestly. I have another one already but need time to put it on. Thank you for the offer though.

[Ben Carufel]

Yea I got it but didn't have time to reply, honestly. I have another one already but need time to put it on. Thank you for the offer though.

No worries man. Also have an M-Tech I steering wheel if you're interested...

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showpost.php?p=791199&postcount=1

Let me know if you need any help with getting her fixed up. I'm an expert at respraying the rocker panels and rear valance lower half black (SEM Chip Guard).

[Vbp6us]

No worries man. Also have an M-Tech I steering wheel if you're interested...

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showpost.php?p=791199&postcount=1

Let me know if you need any help with getting her fixed up. I'm an expert at respraying the rocker panels and rear valance lower half black (SEM Chip Guard).

I intend to talk to you once everything is in order. I just fixed my oil pan today so now there is no leak, yay!