Background on me. I live in Newfoundland, Canada. In 2005 when I was 20 I bought an auto 1989 325i. That car was totally rusted out, engine blown, and I was 20 and without a garage or many tools. It ended up in the crusher, sigh.
In 2016 I found this 325i with an M50 swap for sale. Also a 1989, also lachsilber. So I could keep my username haha.
I let it sit in the corner for a few years while I finished a bike project, had one baby and recently another.
Finally got a day to start stripping the car. Got most of the interior removed, the glass, and the doors.
Very lucky to find no extra rot, apart from what I already knew. I know, the carpet isn't out yet so don't hold my breath. Shell is in surprisingly good shape. Dash has one crack I hope to repair as soon as I get it out of the car. Then it will sit for however long it takes me to get the shell finished.
One spot I was worried about was behind the breather cover, I've seen guys find a nightmare there. Mine is solid as far as I can tell. Cover is gone, it broke off.
In 2016 I found this 325i with an M50 swap for sale. Also a 1989, also lachsilber. So I could keep my username haha.
I let it sit in the corner for a few years while I finished a bike project, had one baby and recently another.
Finally got a day to start stripping the car. Got most of the interior removed, the glass, and the doors.
Very lucky to find no extra rot, apart from what I already knew. I know, the carpet isn't out yet so don't hold my breath. Shell is in surprisingly good shape. Dash has one crack I hope to repair as soon as I get it out of the car. Then it will sit for however long it takes me to get the shell finished.
One spot I was worried about was behind the breather cover, I've seen guys find a nightmare there. Mine is solid as far as I can tell. Cover is gone, it broke off.