My 325iC Body/Paint Project

[myfirst325]

one millllion dollllars (in dr.evil voice). I think it could easily appraise for $10k. I have classic car insurance through american collectors for $6k on a stock 90 325ic. 5k limit as well.

[bimmerboy12]

So I am getting classic car insurance for this car that limits you to 5K a year, which will be easy. This will protect the car for the true value of the car, since technically if it was totaled they would look up other 325iC's at area lots with 120K on them and assess the value around $3K. I know it's worth quite a bit more than that now. Before I tell you what I am having it covered for, what's your estimation of its worth? Besides everything in this thread that you have read about, I have done the following:
Brand new Yokohoma S Drives on Borbet wheels, sparco strut brace, euro grills, 5000K HID conversion, IS front spoiler, RD rear skirt, shaved 3rd light, euro trim, bumper facelift, 4:10 VC LSD, and NEW: shocks/struts, brakes, rotors, e-brakes, wires, cap, rotor, waterpump, timing belt/pulley, control arms and inner/outer ball joints, CABs, strut bushings, tie rod ends, shock mounts, wheel bearings, guibo, center support bearing, eshaust (cat-back), front engine seals, fuel pump/filter, CPS, oil pan gasket, hoses, belts, plugs, etc. etc. etc.!!

[e30rapidic]

hmm. My side bolsters are brand new....and I've always wondered about suede inserts. I like!

[VasFinest]

You have done an amazing job with this car, it is so beautiful, also love the e46 M3 also my dream car! But i prefer the hard top. ;)

[bimmerboy12]

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.

[bimmerboy12]

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.

[///M42 sport]

question, did you have heating elements in your front seats?

[myfirst325]

damn that interior just gave me a chubby!

[audiquattrot]

those seats look awesome! good job

[///M42 sport]

looks pretty awesome. did you have the back of the front seats recovered as well?

[bimmerboy12]

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

[N2MYE30]

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

[bimmerboy12]

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!!

[Andyman746]

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

-Andy

[myfirst325]

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!!