'84 325e DD resto/mod

[deutschman]

Just made it to Washington with the dirty 325e. No problems besides the time my brother locked us out of the car at the gas station
We took 101 up the coast, dropped on 38 east over to I5 north. Some very beautiful views.

[deutschman]

[deutschman]

I had to move all my shit out of my dads garage ASAP today. He told me he is moving and needs all my tools gone before I leave Wednesday. So I rushed my seat brackets , which I am not happy with but work, and packed all my tools in my car. DAMMMM it was low lol
The e21 seats look really good, but at some point I am going to get them recovered and build some much better brackets/sliders for them. Didnt get a chance to take pictures of them in there car. Maybe tomorrow.

[deutschman]

[deutschman]

Received my radio and speakers today and installed them. I realize they arnt the best but I did my research and for the money I could not say no. They are WAY better then what I had.
Dual XHD6430 head unit (USB, AUX, HD radio, iTunes tagging)
Sound Ordnance P-65 6 1/2" speakers (rear direct fit)
Sound Ordnance P-52 5 1/4" speakers (front direct fit)
I spent $190.31 which included 3 day shipping which was about $40 (5-7 day shipping is free) at Crutchfield
I am happy with what I got for the price of a very good head unit.
Every looks good. The head unit is solid, buttons feel good, and it has no annoying cheesy graphics or lights. The speakers sound great for $30 speakers and look really OEM which I like.

[deutschman]

four stainless steel bolts threw the rack and the cross bars. They are counter sunk so you cant see them ;)

This Sunday Ill be fabricating some seat brackets and throwing the e21 seats in. Monday Ill throw in my speakers and head unit (should show up tomorrow) and install the struts, springs, and e90 drop hats.

[Cronopoulos]

What did you use to secure the wood to the rack itself out of curiosity?

[Duke137]

I'm liking this one alot, keep up the good work!

[deutschman]

[deutschman]

Found these in my car today. Original BMW antenna lube lol
"A special emulsion ensures that the aerial retracts and extends smoothly"

[deutschman]

Super rare light weight racing wheels by BBS!!!

[deutschman]

Found my self a rear seat!

Sadly some one had already taken the botom half. I grabbed the bottom half of an e36 rear seat to use.
I also took the hounds tooth door panels (from a 4 door car) which are for sale.

[deutschman]

Yeah I am excited to get it mounted. I know not everyone likes the wood roof rack look, but I do and thats what counts as its my car. Some people say its like driving around with a picnic table on your roof lol! I need to find some rope cleats so I can tie stuff down.
I got my HIDs today as well. Tomorrow Ill throw those in and head to Pick N Pull so I can sweat my balls off in a stinky old e30 filled with cigaret butts.

[canakami]

Ohhhhh snap. Sweet looking stain, can already tell that's gonna be sex.

[deutschman]

Got my roof rack done today. It still needs a second coat of Danish oil. I used Ipe because it's very resistant to weather and it's hard as shit so it won't get scratched up to fast. Yes it is really heavy but I don't mind that, as it's not a show piece.
I sealed it all with cherry Danish oil. Made it nice and warm looking.
Started off by making a jig to keep everything nice and square.

Made a jig for my fasteners.


Made some spacers to make sure all my runs had equal spaces.

Got everything put together and and did some sanding.

Danish oil on.