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    *!Build of the year candidate!* Strange PNW Build: E30+Volvo

    I’ll stick around. As long as it’s not frowned upon. Some groups can get sensi-poo around their favorite brands. That’s all. I’m not going anywhere

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      Keep posing as an e30 and keep posting!
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        It's still an E30 chassis, and dash, I say post as long as you want. Even if it wasn't, its a cool ass project, keep going!
        Euro Delivery Thread///E30 Project Klaus///COTM August 2021

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          I'm with everyone else...keep on keepin on!
          BMWCCA #389756

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            Even if it's not a bmw it's still a bad ass build.
            very inspiring.
            pls keep posting .

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              *!Build of the year candidate!* Strange PNW Build: E30+Volvo

              Might not be the most popular choice, but I’m thinking of using Alodine 1201 to “color” the block/head and some other misc aluminum parts. Alodine is a conversion coating for aluminum that is used in the aircraft industry. It’s sort of like anodizing in that it converts the surface of the aluminum to resist corrosion. I want sort of a vintage aircraft look to the engine and I think a combo of alodine, gloss black, texture black and maybe some gold or copper accents will be a good look.

              This is what alodine looks like. Usually parts are soaked in it, and I’d probably need to use a spray bottle and spray the main setup. I guess even if I don’t like the result, it’s a perfect surface to paint at that point.

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                Please keep posting I love this thread!

                Tha alodine looks cool!

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                  Originally posted by parkerbink View Post
                  Please keep posting I love this thread!

                  Tha alodine looks cool!


                  I’m staying here. I just wanted confirmation it was ok with everyone.

                  Dash transition base is out.



                  I’ll have to mess with it later in the week. I have a same-day down & back to San Diego for work tomorrow.

                  Also figured out why my parking lights wouldn’t come on this morning. Not exactly sure why it happened though.

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                    This should be easier to weld to than that MDF.

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                      Holy....moly....

                      When I have the time, I'm going back through this whole thread. But what I have seen so far has been AMAZING.
                      Current:
                      1989 325i
                      1988 M3
                      1987 325ic
                      Past:
                      2001 330ci
                      2001 M3

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                        Made a little part while I was waiting on other stuff to get completed. An adapter to run an external oil cooler (Yes, yes, I know those are flare, NOT AN fittings, they’re just there for visual representation).



                        I think I can adapt to the OE E30 oil cooler with some M22-10 AN adapters.

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                          RWD 5 pot bellhousing acquired. Not an easy Pick N Pull part to grab.

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                            Good stuff with the bell housing Adam! I'm looking forward to seeing this mated to the 260 :up:

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                              Dash fiberglass with a rough trim.


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                                This is one of my Favorite builds, your fabrication skills Truly inspire me. Every time I make, modify something I think Adam's Volvo.
                                Because we don't post, doesn't mean we not watching your progress!!! or waiting eagerly for updates, glad you staying.

                                Great Stuff Adam.

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