stuey
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Jan 22, 2018 21:21:48 GMT
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Aside from my fiat 126 project I recently got this nice little e30 316 project, its fitted with a weber manual choke carb but is otherwise really original-     first up we gave it the obligatory clean-   ive purchased new badges, numberplates, carpets and coach line for it to tidy up the manky trim and I plan to do a little cleaning up on the couple of rust scabs on the paint work and I sent the wheels off for a refurb -  the paintwork isnt perfect but short of a complete repaint (which seems like a shame) its staying as it is and being enjoyed as a nice little retro for now... more updates as I do "stuff" |
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Last Edit: Jun 1, 2018 20:00:13 GMT by stuey
1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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Jan 22, 2018 21:36:19 GMT
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loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it
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That cleaned up extremely well!
great little bimmer!
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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stuey
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Jan 23, 2018 13:51:04 GMT
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Thanks guys, floor mats went in today making the interior look more complete, the more I do the more I like this little car...  |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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Jan 23, 2018 15:45:18 GMT
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Looks smart. Always fancy a standard good condition Retro as a useable car.
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nze12
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Jan 23, 2018 17:34:11 GMT
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Can't go wrong with an E30! I've had 4 of these, used by the family as daily runners. One thing that does uplift the appearance of these pfl cars is to replace the windscreen locking strips with the later black ones.
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1986 BMW E30 refreshed to original spec
1973 BMW E12 520 converting to Motorsport 530
1982 XJS V12 converting to 5 speed manual
Many landscaping projects overriding above!
Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum!
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stuey
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Jan 23, 2018 17:53:41 GMT
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Can't go wrong with an E30! I've had 4 of these, used by the family as daily runners. One thing that does uplift the appearance of these pfl cars is to replace the windscreen locking strips with the later black ones. Yep I must say I’d like to replace them do you know where I can get some? |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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nze12
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Jan 23, 2018 18:25:35 GMT
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Can't go wrong with an E30! I've had 4 of these, used by the family as daily runners. One thing that does uplift the appearance of these pfl cars is to replace the windscreen locking strips with the later black ones. Yep I must say I’d like to replace them do you know where I can get some? Being from the other side of the world I would hesitate to advise you!  Ebay.co.uk brings up a number of hits for new ones that seem a bit pricey. Ones from a wrecked car are fine so long as the correct tool is used for removal and application. If you can find some second-hand ones, best to get some new clips as being made of aluminium they are virtually impossible to remove without bending. |
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1986 BMW E30 refreshed to original spec
1973 BMW E12 520 converting to Motorsport 530
1982 XJS V12 converting to 5 speed manual
Many landscaping projects overriding above!
Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum!
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bmstew
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Great car, love an e30 with an m10
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BMStew
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90 BMW E30 325i Cabby
96 BMW E36 328i Cabby
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stuey
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After getting the wheels on with new tyres Ive been doing little bits to the beemer the last few days, I have prepped all the paintwork and got round to repainting the scabby rear valance-  and in the mean time despite already having too many vehicles its been joined by a 1966 NSU quickly moped-  next up I'm going finish the paintwork an redo the coachline then its up for sale as I have another project coming... |
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Last Edit: Apr 4, 2018 22:47:53 GMT by stuey
1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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Nice to see one of these being kept pretty much stock. I love a wild E30 build as much as anyone but this has some class to it.
Bookmarked!
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stuey
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Apr 20, 2018 21:23:07 GMT
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Paintwork finished and it’s with a heavy heart it’s sold- upside its to my stepson so I still get to drive it and he’s determined to get it perfect with a little help from me! So this is where it’s at for now and there’s more to come!  |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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stuey
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So it was only a matter of time and a little steering and my stepson (hereafter alex) has got himself a nice set of e30 bbs to replace the bottle tops and only £150 with tyres and centres- and they will be very minty ater a repaint and some new centre caps!   |
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Last Edit: Jun 1, 2018 20:14:00 GMT by stuey
1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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I like that!
A mate just picked up a minty early 318.
And it too responded to a bunch of cleaning etc.
Keep the "stuff" coming.
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Ritchie
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I used to have one very similiar. I made up an adaptor plate for the manifold and slapped on an old Weber DGAS (38?) carb that came off a scrap Capri, what a difference! It almost made it feel like a 318is.
I would imagine a more sensible 32/36DGAV would be a great upgrade and still retain some fuel ecomomy.
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Ritchie
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Oh, another good tip. Pop the steering wheel centre off, see that hole in the middle of the steering column? That's right through to the other end. You will be amazed how much road noise comes through it, you'll see if you take it for a drive and put your finger over it. Roll up an earplug or a blob of blu-tack and stick it in.
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stuey
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Thanks Ritchie I’ll give that a look, a little test fit today and they look well sadly the tyres are shot so they will come off and we will get them powder coated before some new rubber and hopefully a ride height adjustment....  |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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Great car mate. I like these older BMW's. They are well designed!
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keyring
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Looks good! E30s have always been a favourite! Going up in value now too!
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