My $400 89 325i

[scabzzzz]

Like I said, we have a place here called Keystone. They sell OE replacement body panels for everything and deliver. This is the dirty south though. Guess things are different.

[Jean]

Test fit, hood and front grills aren't aligned or set. I need to fix the top part of the radiator support a little bit. Total spent so far, $155 on the replacement hood and fenders. There is a quarter side rust spot on the driver side door, I'll probably replace the door later if I find one of the same color.





Side by side

[MR 325]

Looking good man!

[Jean]

Forgot, I need to remove the pinstripe now since the replacement fenders are bare... lol

What's the best way, heat and use a razor blade ?

[MR 325]

I would say heat and your fingers.

[scabzzzz]

I use those Craftsmen tool bags. I have one in my E30 with the necessary 8/10/12/13/15/17/19 mm wrenches and sockets. Tough bag! :)

[etxxz]

lol at that CAB man what a great find!! i need to find something like that too!!

[delphini]

loooking good man!!!!!!!

[ditchdigger]

Forgot, I need to remove the pinstripe now since the replacement fenders are bare... lol

What's the best way, heat and use a razor blade ?

The best way is the 3M rubber wheel.

http://www.detailgear.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=200

I have tried the 3M chemicals but they just damage the paint. The wheel works great.

[Julien]

hmm isn't early white different from later white (AW 1 vs 2)?


Julien

[Bimmerista]

Nice progress

[Jean]

Julien, looks like maybe I got lucky :)

Didn't get much done this weekend. Replaced the damaged interior rear driver side panel, removed the rear seat belts and rear shelf for cleaning etc. Started on the pin-stripe removal and it's a pita and it's taking too long lol. Removed the factory deck, installed the factory blank faceplate in it's place.

Going to start removing more parts from the engine bay tomorrow.

[Jean]

Fuck, getting the exhaust manifold(s) and the radiator hoses on the 325s is a bitch..... drained the fluids and front end is coming apart. Car is now on 4 jack stands, drive shaft / rear end should be out this week.

[Jean]

Any tips on removing the fuel tank?

[318isbmw]

Fuel tank was easy once all lines are disconnected. Check as you lower it also, we forgot one of the lines cuz we couldn't see it from the inside, or didn't notice it, and it got caught as we lowered the tank out, but besides that, easy as hell. Also I used a heat gun and just picked at the stripes with my fingers. If you go slowly, you might be able to actually get it to come off as one piece if you go slow and keep pulling from a part of the tape close to the metal.