Melon's E30 Build.

[jeenyus]

So much that^



Paying someone to do this would have been 40-60k

I'd argue more man.

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[Melon]

Wow...that's a lot cheaper than I would've expected. You've saved at least that much in labor. LOL! But projects like these are a labor of love. I know you'll treasure it for a long time. Great work!


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So much that^

Paying someone to do this would have been 40-60k

[Melon]

look like my wheels , Rial daytona?

Apex ARC-8

[BMWBrat]

About $23,000.



There's many things along the way where I could have saved serious cash, and that's all part of the learning experience. I've never done a resto before and I jumped into this feet first, without really having a plan.



If I were to do this again, I could probably cut 25% off of that, easily. Also, I'm counting specialized tool purchases in that as well.

Wow...that's a lot cheaper than I would've expected. You've saved at least that much in labor. LOL! But projects like these are a labor of love. I know you'll treasure it for a long time. Great work!


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[JeLani]

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look like my wheels , Rial daytona?

[Melon]

@Melon, any idea how much you're gonna have in this beautiful restoration once you're finished with her? Just curious...


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About $23,000.

There's many things along the way where I could have saved serious cash, and that's all part of the learning experience. I've never done a resto before and I jumped into this feet first, without really having a plan.

If I were to do this again, I could probably cut 25% off of that, easily. Also, I'm counting specialized tool purchases in that as well.

[BMWBrat]

@Melon, any idea how much you're gonna have in this beautiful restoration once you're finished with her? Just curious...


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[Melon]

Installed my decals from Pukar Designs.











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[Melon]

A/C wiring figured out, for a fat dude in Louisiana, that's #2 to getting it running.



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[Melon]

Most of the interior is in.

Aside from waiting on parts, I'll have it about 95% complete by the end of the weekend.





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[Albie325]

I personally prefer the black mirrors on early style cars, especially when the rest of the trims been blacked out too.

I have to agree, I think the black gives it a nice contrast with some of the other trim pieces. Looking good brother!

[wworm]

I personally prefer the black mirrors on early style cars, especially when the rest of the trims been blacked out too.

This is gonna look SWEET!

[Melon]

Looks mint. Idk how I feel about the black mirrors though. It’ll probably grow on me. Keep up the work.

I feel ya on this.

I would only paint them in color if I could fully disassemble one and do it right. I tried with one, and the case broke, so I made a practical decision and went with black.

It looks fine to me, they're mirrors, not going to sweat it.

[Jokester]

Looks mint. Idk how I feel about the black mirrors though. It’ll probably grow on me. Keep up the work.

[Melon]

Spent today fixing a variety of small items.

Mainly the transmission rear seal, and it's leaking from the damn shift selector, yet again. Fuck me.

Anyway, big item is got the trim on the driver's side, it was late, so I called it a night, I'll get the passenger side next week.



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