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      03-24-2010, 07:59 PM   #1
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Talking e30 Restoration

Last summer I thought I'd treat myself to a little project. I bought an e30 318i with 199,107 miles on it.


I've always been totally enamored with the old e30s. Unfortunately, it sat on a farm (totally exposed) for FIVE years with the rear doors open. So far, I've found all kinds of dead wildlife. Not the least of which were TWO SNAKES! This is going to require a complete overhaul. I look forward to completing it!

Here she be:
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      03-24-2010, 08:04 PM   #2
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cool...good luck with that...
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      03-24-2010, 08:05 PM   #3
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damn have fun with that
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      03-24-2010, 08:09 PM   #4
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damn have fun with that
Yeah, not really a majestic sight at the moment!
But it has massive amounts of potential. Runs beautifully!
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I've always loved the E30's and would kill to do this if I had the know-how...good luck, it should be a very rewarding project!!

And I thought our xi's were high..
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      03-24-2010, 08:15 PM   #6
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I've always loved the E30's and would kill to do this if I had the know-how...good luck, it should be a very rewarding project!!

And I thought our xi's were high..
+1

I've gutted the interior already.
I'll take some pictures tomorrow.
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      03-24-2010, 08:35 PM   #7
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nice, have fun playing with it
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      03-24-2010, 08:38 PM   #8
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This should be a fun thread to read!

Good luck with the restoration!
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      03-24-2010, 09:01 PM   #9
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Thanks guys!
I'll keep ya updated!
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      03-24-2010, 09:22 PM   #10
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      03-24-2010, 09:30 PM   #11
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nice project..
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      03-24-2010, 09:36 PM   #12
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      03-24-2010, 09:37 PM   #13
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      03-24-2010, 09:49 PM   #14
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Good luck with the restoration. I'm hoping I can do the same thing someday with a 2002.
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      03-24-2010, 10:13 PM   #15
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Wish I had the time and knowledge to handle a project like that. Good luck, and post up some progress pics for us occasionally!
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project cars are nice, REV it up!
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good luck, post updated pics
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      03-24-2010, 11:25 PM   #19
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I hope that was free.. I would have paid a few more $ for a car that hadnt been abused by the elements for so long. You're gonna have a lot of fun replacing everything rubber/vinyl/plastic. But I love E30s too so either way it'll be worth it.
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wow nicee gl on the restoration
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      03-25-2010, 06:35 AM   #21
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keep us updated with pics..
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      03-25-2010, 08:08 AM   #22
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cool. good luck!
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