I have a relatively clean 1978 320 that I was using as my guinea pig for M42 engine mount arms. The first set of arms are done and now I can make a jig for them to make a small batch to sell. Shortly after I got the 320 a 1602 popped up that I would rather invest my time and money into. Too many projects.
This car has a storied past, some time in the 80's it was parked after the engine or trans went out. It still carries a county sticker that is nearly 30 years old. I was told it was garaged up north for a while then pulled out to begin a restoration of sorts which was never completed then it sat outside in VA.
Here is what I know was done prior to my ownership:
New vented front 77 calipers, pads, rotors and lines
New sway bar bushings
New rear brakes and rubber lines
Limited slip diff, resealed (not sure on the ratio, I'm assuming 3.91 320is)
Some other random maintenance stuff, mainly suspension work (OEM shocks, etc)
Some random observations:
-Nice interior aside from the headliner which has pulled away slightly in the rear quarter seal area
-Gas tanks have been pulled and cleaned but it appears they did not reseal them due to flash rust evidence. They will need recleaned and sealed.
-Paint is dull but uniform and buffs up well, about a 10ft car overall
-Was automatic but everything is removed except for the auto brake pedal
-Non sunroof car
-Car rolls, steers and brakes great
-Has some spotty rust, mainly in the engine bay. Nothing major. Rear shock towers are solid, floor pans are solid.
-Complete car minus engine/ trans driveshaft... easy swap candidate
I will snap some more detailed pictures later when I have some time (and phone memory)
Cool car, would make a great little E21 to just drive around and have fun in. PRICE DROP $800 OBO
This car has a storied past, some time in the 80's it was parked after the engine or trans went out. It still carries a county sticker that is nearly 30 years old. I was told it was garaged up north for a while then pulled out to begin a restoration of sorts which was never completed then it sat outside in VA.
Here is what I know was done prior to my ownership:
New vented front 77 calipers, pads, rotors and lines
New sway bar bushings
New rear brakes and rubber lines
Limited slip diff, resealed (not sure on the ratio, I'm assuming 3.91 320is)
Some other random maintenance stuff, mainly suspension work (OEM shocks, etc)
Some random observations:
-Nice interior aside from the headliner which has pulled away slightly in the rear quarter seal area
-Gas tanks have been pulled and cleaned but it appears they did not reseal them due to flash rust evidence. They will need recleaned and sealed.
-Paint is dull but uniform and buffs up well, about a 10ft car overall
-Was automatic but everything is removed except for the auto brake pedal
-Non sunroof car
-Car rolls, steers and brakes great
-Has some spotty rust, mainly in the engine bay. Nothing major. Rear shock towers are solid, floor pans are solid.
-Complete car minus engine/ trans driveshaft... easy swap candidate
I will snap some more detailed pictures later when I have some time (and phone memory)
Cool car, would make a great little E21 to just drive around and have fun in. PRICE DROP $800 OBO
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