First of all, I have never done this. I am already half way into the build, however, i figured i might as well share it with the inter-web. I am sure i can learn a few things from making this project public. I am keeping the car mostly stock with the exception of wheels (currently looking for 15" BMW basket weaves at a decent price) and perhaps Mishimoto radiator. I have determined that my motor has been removed at some point. I have also determined that, at some point, some one has tried to bondo some rust on the floor pan.
What I am starting with:
1987 BMW 325e, 2.7L (eta head)
What I have already done in the past 3 months:
-KS main bearings
-GLYCO rod bearings
-Clutch slave cylinder
-Stockradiator
-I am on a witch hut for rust; MIG welding fresh steel into prescribed places
-Overall refresh
-I am currently waiting on a shipment with rod bolts, head studs, and freeze plugs.
Things I plan on doing within the month - month 1/2:
-address rust
-clean and reassemble the head (note: there is some questionable cam journal wear i am uneasy about, however, I am overly paranoid)
-new gas pedal
-new driver sear cushion
-removable radiator support bracing
-new bushings all around
-new brakes
Things i want to do in the reasonable future:
-new headliner (mine is in decent shape (not saying, just a small tear near the sunroof)
-I am on the fence on repainting engine bay
-new on-new onboard computer thinks where the clock goes on the dash board
-either carpet dye or new carpet all together
-new, moderately stock sounding, exhaust
-in the near future I will source a euro bumper. I am aware they are in the $1000+ price range. My favorite of all the e30 bumper options is the early euro-bumper with mtech apron look. Even over the late model plastic bumper.
I am not a flashy person. I enjoy cars as they were made at the time of production. I hope you all learn something in this process; I knowI will. Pictures to follow.
Other dream projects:
-e-9 resto
-2002 outlaw build
-VW Karmann Ghia (I know not BMW, but I would thoroughly enjoy doing it)
Any one in the RTP NC area hit me up for free labor on these projects.
What I am starting with:
1987 BMW 325e, 2.7L (eta head)
What I have already done in the past 3 months:
-KS main bearings
-GLYCO rod bearings
-Clutch slave cylinder
-Stockradiator
-I am on a witch hut for rust; MIG welding fresh steel into prescribed places
-Overall refresh
-I am currently waiting on a shipment with rod bolts, head studs, and freeze plugs.
Things I plan on doing within the month - month 1/2:
-address rust
-clean and reassemble the head (note: there is some questionable cam journal wear i am uneasy about, however, I am overly paranoid)
-new gas pedal
-new driver sear cushion
-removable radiator support bracing
-new bushings all around
-new brakes
Things i want to do in the reasonable future:
-new headliner (mine is in decent shape (not saying, just a small tear near the sunroof)
-I am on the fence on repainting engine bay
-new on-new onboard computer thinks where the clock goes on the dash board
-either carpet dye or new carpet all together
-new, moderately stock sounding, exhaust
-in the near future I will source a euro bumper. I am aware they are in the $1000+ price range. My favorite of all the e30 bumper options is the early euro-bumper with mtech apron look. Even over the late model plastic bumper.
I am not a flashy person. I enjoy cars as they were made at the time of production. I hope you all learn something in this process; I knowI will. Pictures to follow.
Other dream projects:
-e-9 resto
-2002 outlaw build
-VW Karmann Ghia (I know not BMW, but I would thoroughly enjoy doing it)
Any one in the RTP NC area hit me up for free labor on these projects.