So, would you like to see what I have been working on the past few months?

**StereoInstaller1** · 12-23-2008, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by Eric Giles

Thanks Luke, and you bring up a very good point. When I bought it, due to the condition I only put it on liability insurance-the first time I have ever done that to any car I have owned. However, I have been thinking of an appraisal and full coverage for at least that amount.

The question really is...when are you going to build me one of your special single sub boxes for it? :D I am once again seriously considering one, but I would need to get some extra funds for it first. It came with one of those older Kenwoods with the MASK face, and although I have already replaced the ribbon cable, it still stops working. I have to pull out the deck and reseat the cable almost everyday now....I am going to throw it out the window as soon as I get a replacement.

I hear ya man...I loved those MASK face decks, but what a pain in the butt.

Boxes should be going back into production soon as the snow melts, then the christmas rush is done (dec 26 is our black friday) and some other crap happens...

**Court M3** · 12-23-2008, 07:50 PM

Congrats on an awesome job! Looks like a new e30

**golde30** · 12-23-2008, 07:55 PM

wow, that is one clean ass Delphin. i wish the paint job on my car was done with such care. looks great!

**e30polak** · 12-23-2008, 07:57 PM

So after almost a week of careful reassembly, here she is...

Ok, that's enough for now....that post took me an hour to prepare. Note that this is straight out of the paintgun...no wetsanding or buffing as of yet, so it will get better. Comments, questions...just ask![/quote]

That's one clean ass delphin! Nice work man!

**Tree18is** · 12-23-2008, 07:58 PM

win

sweet looking car. My favorite color!
good job.

**netcsk** · 12-23-2008, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by Eric Giles

Thanks Luke, and you bring up a very good point. When I bought it, due to the condition I only put it on liability insurance-the first time I have ever done that to any car I have owned. However, I have been thinking of an appraisal and full coverage for at least that amount.

I'm in the exact same boat (mine is also delphin, but I went with the euro bumpers/valances with my repaint). I have liability now, but will soon be insuring it for a fixed/appraised value. I just don't want to go with simple comprehensive after hearing how much people have to fight to get the money out of insurance.

Great looking car bud.

**goofy10** · 12-23-2008, 08:13 PM

Wowwwww very nice! Sick color.

**M42lvr** · 12-23-2008, 08:15 PM

great job dude yeah alot of e30's in san diego have had the crap beaten out of their paint jobs. i did alot of my work myself and help from my body shop. you can check her out at http://southlandautobody.com/Customer_Experience.php Next I have to pick out some cool rims and replace that exhaust. I have an m42 so i need something that will get attention lol

**T3rd Ferguson** · 12-23-2008, 08:26 PM

absolutely beautiful, nicest e30 i've seen in months

**MR 325** · 12-23-2008, 08:47 PM

Awesome!!! Looks perfect.

**StereoInstaller1** · 12-23-2008, 10:24 PM

"Delphin"= Dolphin? Izzat the proper translation?

**noE30** · 12-23-2008, 10:55 PM

very clean transformation

**shmutzigE30** · 12-23-2008, 10:57 PM

holy shit what a transformation. the 4th to last picture is perfect. great work

**Ray Smoodiver** · 12-23-2008, 11:03 PM

Incredible transformation mate!

And yes, delphin = dolphin

Incidentally, lachs = salmon

**Slyder** · 12-23-2008, 11:30 PM

Eric,

I have to say that you've done a fine and proper restoration. It's really good too see that there are still the people out there that will take the time to do things right and look at the details. Delphin is really a gorgeous color when it's fresh and polished.

The end result is clean, and really does make the car look better than original (IMO). I love the look of the pre-facelift cars with plastic bumper. Also think your combo of the 'is' front & sides and the Tech2 rear apron comes off nicely.

Props to you!