My 325iC Body/Paint Project

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  • GOT8SPD
    Wrencher
    • Feb 2010
    • 270

    #241
    Im sure you've heard this a million times but great job!

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    • blitz355
      Advanced Member
      • Jul 2009
      • 113

      #242
      nice work! like hte interior too.
      Although you really need a better looking wheel setup and a drop in altitude.
      sigpic

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      • bimmerboy12
        E30 Enthusiast
        • Jun 2004
        • 1057

        #243
        Thanks for the compliments! I installed the finished seats yesterday. I now need to remove the hardtop and apply the headliner. Also need to shampoo my floor mats they look like crap compared to the freshly shampooed and spot-free carpet.

        Blitz355:

        Originally posted by bimmerboy12
        Yeah was planning on Alpina 17's and eibach pro kit springs... but bought her the X5 and my M3 this year, and my wife would kill me if I dump more money into a car that is strictly in storage.

        1988 325iC Project - FINISHED!
        Build Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...ht=325iC+paint

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        • bimmerboy12
          E30 Enthusiast
          • Jun 2004
          • 1057

          #244
          Forgot to share this... td325ic was kind enough to shadowline, ACS sideskirt, and drop my ride! I kind of like the chrome, but drop and skirts are money. Now taking donations to make this happen.


          1988 325iC Project - FINISHED!
          Build Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...ht=325iC+paint

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          • myfirst325
            Advanced Member
            • Oct 2010
            • 107

            #245
            wow!! amazing car!! Your post inspired me to pull my 325 out of my backyard after having her sit there for nearly 10 years. I know its a crime and I should be shot... I'm definitely going to make it up to her though and put in as much time and effort as necessary to get her back in tip-top shape. I'm working on the mechanical stuff now but I will definitely revisit your posts over and over again and try to get the paint and interior looking as new as when I first bought the car in 1995 if not better. I also have a hard top but that will be restored years from now since it needs the glass and seal which is nearly impossible to find. Once again thanks for documenting everything so well!!

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            • Andyman746
              Grease Monkey
              • Aug 2009
              • 363

              #246
              wow that pshop looks great. looking forward to more progress pics. Anymore of the interior ?

              -Andy

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              • bimmerboy12
                E30 Enthusiast
                • Jun 2004
                • 1057

                #247
                OK, almost done! The upholstery is completely installed, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Taking the time to carefully install, along with a superior kit from Kevin made for the perfect result. I would say this car is ready to go to car shows!

                And on to the pictures!















                Now time to show off some detail...











                AND NEXT... SUEDE HEADLINER!!



                STAY TUNED!!

                1988 325iC Project - FINISHED!
                Build Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...ht=325iC+paint

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                • N2MYE30
                  R3V Elite
                  • Oct 2007
                  • 5536

                  #248
                  I want to touch those seats! I will be calling Kevin for my glacier. td325ic finished it up for ya.

                  COTM

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                  • bimmerboy12
                    E30 Enthusiast
                    • Jun 2004
                    • 1057

                    #249
                    Thanks!
                    PS- Kevin, feel free to use any of these images or email me for hi-res.

                    1988 325iC Project - FINISHED!
                    Build Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...ht=325iC+paint

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                    • ///M42 sport
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 3952

                      #250
                      looks pretty awesome. did you have the back of the front seats recovered as well?
                      Renting my rear wheel bearing tool kit. SIR
                      http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c5...ps6debf0b0.jpg

                      Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

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                      • audiquattrot
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • May 2008
                        • 3836

                        #251
                        those seats look awesome! good job
                        www.instagram.com/snwmble
                        #snwmble

                        Current:
                        '05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
                        '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
                        '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

                        Past:
                        '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
                        '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
                        '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
                        '90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
                        '89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*

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                        • myfirst325
                          Advanced Member
                          • Oct 2010
                          • 107

                          #252
                          damn that interior just gave me a chubby!

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                          • ///M42 sport
                            No R3VLimiter
                            • Oct 2003
                            • 3952

                            #253
                            question, did you have heating elements in your front seats?
                            Renting my rear wheel bearing tool kit. SIR
                            http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c5...ps6debf0b0.jpg

                            Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

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                            • bimmerboy12
                              E30 Enthusiast
                              • Jun 2004
                              • 1057

                              #254
                              Thanks guys.
                              I used the original seat backs as they were in good shape, just needed a good cleaning. These are not heated seats, but according to the directions Kevin supplied me, his kits are compatible with the heating elements.

                              1988 325iC Project - FINISHED!
                              Build Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...ht=325iC+paint

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                              • bimmerboy12
                                E30 Enthusiast
                                • Jun 2004
                                • 1057

                                #255
                                Glued in the headliner tonight! It was a little tricky at first but got the hang of it and it looks AWESOME. Just have to trim and tuck all the edges...





                                MMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm.......... Suede. Kevin custom made this for me.


                                1988 325iC Project - FINISHED!
                                Build Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...ht=325iC+paint

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