RIP Calypso Story.

[Steven]

Update--1/1/2014

Happy new year fuckers!
Progress has been made on the bay, but not much of that I can actually show on pictures. It's mostly just painstaking sanding and filling low spots. Either way I'll leave you guys with new pictures.



I've been working on this section, but it's quite hard to get in there.


I went to cooks automotive and bought some more filler and spot putty yesterday, so I'll be able to finish up bondo soon hopefully.

[Steven]

Update--1/3/2014

This will be an update for the last two days.
Just some sanding. Pictures speak for themselves mostly.




In the garage that night...



Overexposed but oh well.



That was the end of 1/2/2014
Then came today. At the end of a long day that consisted of finish sanding with 220 grit sandpaper.



Had to take some filler out to make the sides even that I saw once the light was better.






So close!!



Then guess what showed up?


First I have to tell the story about this label.


The delivery guy comes to my house, so being anxious, I go up to the truck. The delivery guy just looks at me with a huge grin and says, "What's so dank about this box that they had to write it on it?"
I cracked up laughing.

Anyways. This is what was in it. A new in box, from BMW, wind deflector. Fucking so nice.



Anyways also got these in the mail the other day:


And when I was at harbor freight today I saw this and had to have it for only $15. It will be a good laugh.


Anyways that about wraps it up. Tomorrow I'm hoping to get primer on it, then I can test fit everything in before I paint it. Stay tuned for bay and engine updates!!

[CubbyChowder]

Damn, I cringe a little just thinking about all the sanding that went down on that filler. Just a painful reminder that I have hours on hours of that in my future as well. Looking good though man, that bay is gonna look bitchin when it's all painted. You're sticking with Calypso yeah? Sorry if you've already mentioned it

[Steven]

Damn, I cringe a little just thinking about all the sanding that went down on that filler. Just a painful reminder that I have hours on hours of that in my future as well. Looking good though man, that bay is gonna look bitchin when it's all painted. You're sticking with Calypso yeah? Sorry if you've already mentioned it

Dude. I fucking love your build. And yes. Be ready for a fuckkkkkk load of sanding. Then filling and sanding again. And yes I am sticking with Calypso, first time I'm mentioning it.

[CubbyChowder]

Dude. I fucking love your build. And yes. Be ready for a fuckkkkkk load of sanding. Then filling and sanding again. And yes I am sticking with Calypso, first time I'm mentioning it.

Thanks man, and I'm happy to hear you're staying Calypso. It's such a good color

[Steven]

Thanks man, and I'm happy to hear you're staying Calypso. It's such a good color

agreed. Have you chosen a color yet? Creme would look fantastic imo.

[Klasse]

Steven - Loving you build so far! I had never paid much attention to this colour until I saw your thread and really looked at it. It looks great, especially with the almond wheels. Would you mind if I asked how much the wind deflector cost you?
I had a laugh at your air horns - I had Dukes-of-Hazzard-style horns in my first E30!

God speed to you sir!

[Steven]

Steven - Loving you build so far! I had never paid much attention to this colour until I saw your thread and really looked at it. It looks great, especially with the almond wheels. Would you mind if I asked how much the wind deflector cost you?
I had a laugh at your air horns - I had Dukes-of-Hazzard-style horns in my first E30!

God speed to you sir!

Wind deflector was a partial trade, but you can buy them from GPS for ~$475 I believe. There is a raceland one though that is still pretty good for only $100

[Pantless Spency]

looking good man.

[Steven]

looking good man.

Thanks bud!

[Perry Wilson]

Looks good man, I remember being at that point and thinking, FUUUUHH so much left to do. crank it out its gonna look good

[DER E30]

Awesome! I want to shave my bay but hate sanding...

Are you going to get a new hood and paint it at the same time as the bay?

Are the wheels the 16s or 17s? I tried to look on the tire sidewall but couldn't read the letters.:( They look fantastic on there!

I'd have a vert if I lived somewhere dry... I usually have my windshield wipers on though...
Wish I could find myself an s50 parts car for such a steal!

[Steven]

Looks good man, I remember being at that point and thinking, FUUUUHH so much left to do. crank it out its gonna look good

Bout to look at your thread. So much work left!

Awesome! I want to shave my bay but hate sanding...

Are you going to get a new hood and paint it at the same time as the bay?

Are the wheels the 16s or 17s? I tried to look on the tire sidewall but couldn't read the letters.:( They look fantastic on there!

I'd have a vert if I lived somewhere dry... I usually have my windshield wipers on though...
Wish I could find myself an s50 parts car for such a steal!

I hate sanding too... -_- wheels are 16" style 5s redrilled to 4x100 and you just have to keep checking and keep your eyes open for the good deals!

[Steven]

Update--1/4/2014

I didn't post this yesterday, because a friend came over, and after that, I was wayy too tired to update the thread.
It's in primer. Needs a fuck ton more work though. Today I'm making a trip to the yard for some things I need, then I'm taking the engine out to do some last minute things to it before it gets dropped in.










Looks bad IRL, but with some more work, I think I can make it look great.

[Steven]

Update--1/5/2014

Updating for yesterday.
Went to the yard and picked up these:



Then I started on trying to figure out the wiring.



Then I pieced together the transmission to do a dry test of it shifting.


I need to clean the transmission up :hitler: more work