Thread?bkbimmer wrote:Time to take a break from the e28 and put some work into my e24 project.
My 85 535i build
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Wasn't planning on it, but I could. It's not a tiny project like the e28 though.cek wrote:Thread?bkbimmer wrote:Time to take a break from the e28 and put some work into my e24 project.
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Well I would love watching it progress. I liked what I saw when I was there and your work inspires me.bkbimmer wrote:Wasn't planning on it, but I could. It's not a tiny project like the e28 though.cek wrote:Thread?bkbimmer wrote:Time to take a break from the e28 and put some work into my e24 project.
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It would be cool to see progress without doing any of the work... I mean, thanks!cek wrote:Well I would love watching it progress. I liked what I saw when I was there and your work inspires me.bkbimmer wrote:Wasn't planning on it, but I could. It's not a tiny project like the e28 though.cek wrote:Thread?bkbimmer wrote:Time to take a break from the e28 and put some work into my e24 project.
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Got some staggered M-Systems with turbines. Imagine how cool it will be.
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I'd like to see those on Samson. With the euro bumpers, I bet it'd look cool.
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Sent them off for repairs, might install them some day.leadphut wrote:I'd like to see those on Samson. With the euro bumpers, I bet it'd look cool.
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I ripped out all the AC junk and working on putting the non-AC center console in this heap.
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Working on putting a non-ac center console in this guy.
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i always wished the center console had storage like this piece. looks good Man!
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Love that center console but could not live with out ac here in Miami Floria. Specially after I just fixed it after having no AC for 9 years. Look really nice
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In my spare time over the last week I have been giving my interior a slight facelift...
I started by taking out the ac console and ac unit, then I took both my ac and non ac consoles apart. I removed the carpet from the original and transferred it to the non ac console, then I scotch brited all of the pieces and painted them. I made a custom aluminum tray to contain all of the stereo and heater wiring so there is a nice compartment below for random storage.
At the same time I added a new head unit and upgraded the car to component speakers, was a pretty fiddly job but happy with the results. I still need to finish my kick panel pods and other small details..
I also replaced every light so everything works great now.
I ordered a new leather shift boot and knob too.
I started by taking out the ac console and ac unit, then I took both my ac and non ac consoles apart. I removed the carpet from the original and transferred it to the non ac console, then I scotch brited all of the pieces and painted them. I made a custom aluminum tray to contain all of the stereo and heater wiring so there is a nice compartment below for random storage.
At the same time I added a new head unit and upgraded the car to component speakers, was a pretty fiddly job but happy with the results. I still need to finish my kick panel pods and other small details..
I also replaced every light so everything works great now.
I ordered a new leather shift boot and knob too.
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I do love this car, Seeing it for what it is and what it came from is really amazing. When riding or driving in the car you forget you are in a 30 year old sedan. This car is a masterpiece. It is not a show car by any means, but it is an honest car. A car that is made to drive... Hard, Very hard and never misses a beat. What else do you expect from a parts car?
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Thanks Austin, I do like my parts car.lloydse28 wrote:I do love this car, Seeing it for what it is and what it came from is really amazing. When riding or driving in the car you forget you are in a 30 year old sedan. This car is a masterpiece. It is not a show car by any means, but it is an honest car. A car that is made to drive... Hard, Very hard and never misses a beat. What else do you expect from a parts car?
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i, too, was impressed by the car. it handles amazingly well. kind of scared me - wasn't aware a 90 degree corner could be taken so fast.bkbimmer wrote:Thanks Austin, I do like my parts car.lloydse28 wrote:I do love this car, Seeing it for what it is and what it came from is really amazing. When riding or driving in the car you forget you are in a 30 year old sedan. This car is a masterpiece. It is not a show car by any means, but it is an honest car. A car that is made to drive... Hard, Very hard and never misses a beat. What else do you expect from a parts car?
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Sorry for scaring you, I am a bit of a douche.leadphut wrote:i, too, was impressed by the car. it handles amazingly well. kind of scared me - wasn't aware a 90 degree corner could be taken so fast.bkbimmer wrote:Thanks Austin, I do like my parts car.lloydse28 wrote:I do love this car, Seeing it for what it is and what it came from is really amazing. When riding or driving in the car you forget you are in a 30 year old sedan. This car is a masterpiece. It is not a show car by any means, but it is an honest car. A car that is made to drive... Hard, Very hard and never misses a beat. What else do you expect from a parts car?
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#moneypit #401k
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ha! i disagree. it's more disheartening to think i need to change my forum name from leadphut to cruiser; not sure i like how that sounds.bkbimmer wrote:Sorry for scaring you, I am a bit of a douche.leadphut wrote:i, too, was impressed by the car. it handles amazingly well. kind of scared me - wasn't aware a 90 degree corner could be taken so fast.bkbimmer wrote:Thanks Austin, I do like my parts car.lloydse28 wrote:I do love this car, Seeing it for what it is and what it came from is really amazing. When riding or driving in the car you forget you are in a 30 year old sedan. This car is a masterpiece. It is not a show car by any means, but it is an honest car. A car that is made to drive... Hard, Very hard and never misses a beat. What else do you expect from a parts car?
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SOOOOOOOOORRY
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don't be.
i'm just getting old.
i'm just getting old.
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We all are, if I were a horse I would have been shot years ago.leadphut wrote:don't be.
i'm just getting old.
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You lie like a rug.bkbimmer wrote:SOOOOOOOOORRY
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That m3 is breaking the fourth wall.
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New headlights and grills.
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wow, that car has come a long way.
looks good Man!
looks good Man!
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Lighting upgrades brought to you by a fat guy in a shed.
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Aliens.bkbimmer wrote:That m3 is breaking the fourth wall.
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Has to be Jesus, it's a miracle.austin8753 wrote:Aliens.bkbimmer wrote:That m3 is breaking the fourth wall.
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What have I done....