Renewed Member M5
Posted: Dec 04, 2021 9:33 AM
Hello,
My M5 was purchased with 71k miles in 1991, I had to retire it in 2003 w/157k miles (many reasons). No mods, nearly all original, no rust perf. Now it has finally been retrieved from storage and research for restoration is beginning. I will just getting it running again first, but having to relearn part vendors and forums with information for the recovery/restoration. Locating parts for the cam follower inspection and/or replacement will be an early priority. Parts list and sources would be a great help.
Any pointers for top restoration shops for various things like drivetrain, interior and full body/suspension and your experiences will also be appreciated.
Thousands of detail questions from (source for) silly little white nylon twist fasteners on the radiator wall to correct suspension/air filter housing paint colors and even how to restore a part and reproduce the labels on parts. There have to be a hundred companies around that specialize in these details.
My first goal is to locate a good restoration house (or 3) and go visit to see and discuss the many details and establish what the end goal should be. Even if I do some of the labor.
Looking forward to becoming a PITA around here :-)
My M5 was purchased with 71k miles in 1991, I had to retire it in 2003 w/157k miles (many reasons). No mods, nearly all original, no rust perf. Now it has finally been retrieved from storage and research for restoration is beginning. I will just getting it running again first, but having to relearn part vendors and forums with information for the recovery/restoration. Locating parts for the cam follower inspection and/or replacement will be an early priority. Parts list and sources would be a great help.
Any pointers for top restoration shops for various things like drivetrain, interior and full body/suspension and your experiences will also be appreciated.
Thousands of detail questions from (source for) silly little white nylon twist fasteners on the radiator wall to correct suspension/air filter housing paint colors and even how to restore a part and reproduce the labels on parts. There have to be a hundred companies around that specialize in these details.
My first goal is to locate a good restoration house (or 3) and go visit to see and discuss the many details and establish what the end goal should be. Even if I do some of the labor.
Looking forward to becoming a PITA around here :-)
