Minerva: The S54 powered, better than new, E28

[the_illermiller]

I'm a few pages behind here, but ElGuappo's meme summed up my pre-caffeinated thoughts. This is amazing in all the best ways.

[vandiesel]

I can't wait to see that sexy engine settled in there. This is a dream car!

[gunner2]

I absolutely love what you do with your e28s. Every time I start something on my car I have to give myself a stopping point, otherwise I would end up stripping mine down to the shell also. These threads are fascinating and stress full to watch. Haha! You are doing it right sir.

[Adam W in MN]

When I saw the picture of the cadnium plated parts all tucked nicely into their drawers, I knew just what quote to add to this thread.

I just read this whole thread again. Conclusion: The OP is insane.

[tig]

From Danny. I am out of town so have not been able to visit, but should be able to get there friday...

[bkbimmer]

Nice project

[tig]

Nice project

I agree.

Here are a bunch of photos the body guy has taken over the past month or so. I gave him my old garage DSLR with instructions to take pictures of everything. He's mostly done that. Today was the first day I remembered to take my laptop to slurp up the images.

I think they look swell. Hopefully y'all enjoy them too. If you see anything odd/amiss (especially you Brent) please don't be shy. I want this done right... I think they are doing all the right things, but they are more Porsche guys than BMW guys...














RonP work? All these were re-done (no pics though).





Good boi.


There *should* be some dimples in these, but I've made the call that it won't really matter.







Uh, they filled ALL the speaker holes. Oops. I'm wondering if I should select speakers now and have him cut the holes before paint. Or just do it later. Hmmm?!?!



A few of the minor rust repairs:





This is cool. Wish I could have watched them to this. I don't fully understand the technique.







Danny likes seam sealer. So do I. This car will last forever.






While inspecting things today, I realized the rear fenders on this car have not been rolled (much). It's too bad I didn't notice this when the car still had hubs on it as it would make rolling them much easier. But Danny assures me he can do it without fudging up the fenders. Definitely makes sense to roll them before paint! He can also seam seal it right.








Ugh.











:-)

[Adam W in MN]

Very impressive progress

[BenGerman]

Why did they Bondo all the doors?

The level of detail is amazing. Wish there was more places like that around.

[tig]

Why did they Bondo all the doors?

The level of detail is amazing. Wish there was more places like that around.

Not Bondo. Polyurethane.

[Nebraska_e28]

For speaker holes, they could also use a conduit hole punch rather than body saw.

[tig]

This car's Minervablau is a bit more teal than the variant I'm using. But still amazeballs.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979- ... -911sc-15/

[tig]

I visitation rights today.

We decided rigging the car on the full rotisserie was not needed, and instead just go it elevated high enough to do the frame rail repair and get the underside painted.




Realized last time I was there, the antenna hole was in the wrong place. We're relocating it to the correct place. Or maybe I'll just go without. I do listen to FM sometimes.



I promise, I will never jack this car up by its frame rails. And no body else better either!








I will visit paint place tomorrow and view samples.

I still have 2 more days to change my mind on color.

I've fallen in love with Arrow Blue, which is actually the same pigment as Minerva Blue, but without metallic. I learned this from Vance (@3pedalcollector on IG) at Vintage. Nice kid who is lucky enough to 1) be the guy who manages his dad's car collection and 2) owns an Arrow Blue '76 911. We were chatting at Vintage and I mentioned this project. He said "what color?". I said "Minerva Blue". He said "Oh, paint code 304".

Me: "Uh, how do you know that?!?"

Vance: "Because Minerva the same as Arrow but without metallic and I have an Arrow blue 911".



Some Arrow Blue Pr0n:





What does the pea gallery say (or is it pee gallery?)?

[tig]

Oh, forgot to mention I drove to Sultan to see the car, then to Preston to pick up mass powder-coating. It was hot. Maytag's AC wasn't working (compressor wire had come loose), but damn that car drives nice. With only a driver's seat, it works well for transporting long things like drip rails, subframes, and fuel lines that have just been coated.

[vinceg101]

I need to do the same frame rail repair to the M535.
I have to add it to rest of the weld repairs. Thanks for posting those pics; it helps visualize and organize it in my mind.

[Tiit]

Your damaged frame rail looks mint compared to my crushed frame.
Did you just powder coat chrome trim pieces?

[tig]

Did you just powder coat chrome trim pieces?

Media blasted first, but yes. Some of that stash was already shadow line, but beat up but most was chrome.

[Bonsaibacker]

New to the forum but following. Maytag too. Incredible attention to detail and quality! Thank you for the inspiration!

[1st 5er]

Did you just powder coat chrome trim pieces?

I believe they are aluminum.

[tig]

Did you just powder coat chrome trim pieces?

I believe they are aluminum.

Yes, they are. OE shadow line was anodized black.

[wkohler]

Shadowline wasn't anodized. The pigment would never hold up. Everything I've got is original from an M5 and definitely painted, which stuck since it wasn't painted over anodize. I like the arrow blue, but Minerva would be a nicer color on a sedan I think.

[jhh925]

It just occurs to me that you have red, white & blue E28s. (Sorry if mentioned before, these threads are getting long.)

Intentional?

[tig]

It just occurs to me that you have red, white & blue E28s. (Sorry if mentioned before, these threads are getting long.)

Intentional?

A byproduct.

[ElGuappo]

Unintended patriotism...it just oozes out.

[Dale3783]

You’re really going to daily this thing?! I’m afraid it’s going to be too nice.

[tuffode]

You’re really going to daily this thing?! I’m afraid it’s going to be too nice.

It's gonna be too nice NOT to daily imo.

[tig]

[muleskinner]

[Hffvdbl]

I think arrow blue would suit the car better. Just my opinion. I’m not a huge fan of metallic on these earlier cars. Great progress Charlie, as always thanks for sharing.

[CSBolger]

100% against Arrow Blue. E28s aren't curvy enough for Arrow. Minerva adds miles of depth and leads the eye around the car way better than Crayola.