So here is the skinny on my e30. Title comes from the manner in which I became the lucky new owner of the car of my dreams. As a kid, I had the pleasure of caring for a neighbors 1989 white auto vert. That is a long story that I will save for another thread. Later in life I bought a 2dr auto that I later found out was in a BAD rear end accident. SOLD and forgotten! Onto my now Zino 5spd vert. I was riding my bike around one day and came across the car at a local yard sale. Long story short, I went back 3-4 times, and two test drives later, behold, I was the proud owner of a 1987, advertised as an 88 5spd vert. At the time I was more nervous, but I felt the deal was to good to pass. 175k, tons of receipts (that I read after the buy), and a good feeling after long talks with the PO, I drove the car home. EVERY thing works, down to the ODO! Progress will likely be slow, but consistent. On to some pics, which include some progress. I work out of my fathers garage, you will see his 65 chevelle in a pic. He has been gracious enough to allow me to store the car in his driveway, so first purchase was an all weather car cover.
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So far I did a dash volt meter, antenna delete, oil change with synt oil, clean adj seats, and replace some misc parts that were missing. Did a good interior cleaning, plastidiped the grill, kidneys, and sealed trim. Elips on deck, as well as a clean 2nd half of the console. For me this is a tribute car, and a driver. Plans include to do a full suspension rebuild, vert top, interior, and way down the line, bags. comments suggestions, resources welcome.
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wish I had done dirty shit to that horizon. 1 owner with like 35k on it. Owner died, and wife never looked at it, she died, and the daughter never knew about it until I opened the garage door. Had to sell it to fund other projects. It was a time capsule.Last edited by rcsoundn1; 01-16-2015, 10:21 PM.
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So a small update, the car is now garaged, which is awesome, and I have done some minor crap, just mostly drive it every chance I get. Right now it is on jack stands :(. BUT it is because I have 5 new tires coming and I will be refurbishing the wheels. I will post proof pics soon. I am considering skinning the drop top cover since it is so bubbled, but here is proof it is garaged!
So right now its on jacks facing the other way, awaiting tires.Last edited by rcsoundn1; 04-05-2014, 04:53 AM.
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Todays update, besides it being so dam hot in NJ, I started re-finishing the wheels. Here are a few pics, so far I just did a good cleaning of them with scrub pads and wire brushes. I was suprised how well the 25yr old paint held up to all the scrubbing. On with the pics!
Car on jacks in my garage with various other crap i own.
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After cleaning:
They look decent in pics, but are in bad shape. Now I need to pick a color......Suggestions?Last edited by rcsoundn1; 04-05-2014, 04:54 AM.
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