And so it begins
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Topic: And so it begins
Posted By: gary
Subject: And so it begins
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 16:48
The stripping of the M3 has commenced.  So far so good the rear panel under the rear bumper is all fine and so are the sills under the extensions except for a small amount of rust on the nearside front wing.       ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
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Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 16:56
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cool
look forward to the progress ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: vpricey
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 17:42
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AARRRGH!!!! What have you done to my car!!lol. Just kiddin Gary, Nice one, that dosen't look too bad. Let the restoration Begin!!! ------------- Paul - '87 E30 325i Sport - '99 E39 M5 - '05 E53 X5 
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Posted By: alanross
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 19:53
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mmm. what parts can I blag from you while your not looking... keep us posted on the work Gary. And it'll be ready in two weeks you said??  Alan. |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 19:53
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Gary it must break your heart seeing the car in that state.. Sometimes you've to go backwards to go forward. At least all the tinworm in the bodywork (which was hidden under paint) will be revealed and get removed prior to re-spray, just as to how much...that's a different story..(fingers crossed not much more) Brave and without doubt, a worthwhile investment, give yourself a pat on the back from me mate. |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 20:23
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Cheers guys will post up more pics as I have just removed the side windows.
The rust under the N/S wing is a bit worse than I first thought and have removed hunners of dirt and crap from within. I think it might be a new wing ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: big pimpin
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 20:42
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I love taking cars to bits! At least you know that by doing all this it will be a better car at the other end. Realoem will come in handy when you put it back together, I found it invaluable when working on the touring. Did you get somewhere sorted for acid dipping? ------------- E90 320d - M635 CSi - 635CSi Highline - GMC Typhoon - 4.6 P38 |
Posted By: nessiemark
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 22:58
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The car is looking in better nick than you my bald headed friend!!!!!! ------------- E36 M3 GT sold |
Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 09:26
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Good luck with this one gary. Is the car going for a 'skinny' dip et la stevesingo's? ------------- 
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Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 19:03
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it takes real bravery to strip a car to its component parts and put it all back together again in a working fashion, you should be awarded a medal ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: alym786
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 19:08
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Good luck mate! Hope it all goes well....
------------- E46 328ci now sold :( 
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 20:02
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Cheers guys,
Its not going skinny dipping as I can't afford it. So taking it back to bare metal (well the bits that don't get replaced) and hopefully get it all back before April. ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 20:47
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Gary i have a large tin of wax oil if its any use to you let me know ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: Big Stuff
Date Posted: 27-October-2007 at 11:04
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His napper is shiny enough Good luck Gary. Will be worth it to preserve life of car in the end ------------- 2002 330ci SE - Factory Straight - Now gone cause am skint and in a wee diesel - Aw naw - boo hoo |
Pete330 wrote:Posted By: jim-beamer
Date Posted: 27-October-2007 at 16:03
 and he has my sympathies, its not mine ,and i feel the same  -------------  E53 X5, 2003 318i SE, Suzuki GSXR www.jgrecovery.com |
Posted By: Floody
Date Posted: 27-October-2007 at 17:40
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Good luck Gary, I know how you feel, the more you get in to it the more there is to do. All i can say is think of the results ------------- Mark E30 M3 RHD!!! now sold !!! still crying!!!! E36 318 is in technoviolet, for sale Thank's for the photo Coasting, Flood's on tour!  
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 27-October-2007 at 17:47
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Cheers guys,
Pete i will need waxoil if your not needing it I'll take it off your hands mate ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 27-October-2007 at 20:00
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You can take it off my hands Its a big metal container (25 litre maybe?) with not much out of it
Not sure of the make but its wax oil of some sorts lol Will try and take it on Sunday ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 27-October-2007 at 22:07
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good luck Gary, funny thing though ... once you start to strip a car like your doing, and you find some rust/rot fingers crossed you have found the worst of it
------------- 2003-530i SE 
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 28-October-2007 at 18:20
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Thanks Pete
Ian your right mate, it's like OCD ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: Bigian
Date Posted: 28-October-2007 at 18:35
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Gary i canna look at pics after seein her in the flesh and how she is now i know it is for the better there are a lot of things i cant look at in the flesh but there are even more i can sure she will be the dogs danglies when finished. best of luck dude ------------- If you can't be good don't get caught -------------------------- |
Posted By: 2002SportEvo
Date Posted: 28-October-2007 at 21:12
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She's looking good 'stripped' ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/2002/evo.html" - 2002 SportEvo http://www.freesmileys.org"> 
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Posted By: Black Betty
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 04:53
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Good luck Gary, i hope it's not too traumatic an experience for you once she's "bare" ------------- 2009 45th anniversary Mustang GT / Black / 8 spark plugs / rubber tyres / twin exhaust / STOCK / pine magic tree :) 
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Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 08:10
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Never mind the rust Gary, there are some big swirl marks in that first photo! Good luck with the work, it is a nice car, when I saw it at the Henry Bros open day last May. Andrew ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 09:40
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On a bit of a hold at the moment as the guys who is spraying her and helping me strip it, father has just passed away so need to wait until he is ready to resume.
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Posted By: kevin rodger
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 19:49
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Hi Gary, Long time no speak. Good luck with the refurb. Out of interests sake who is painting your car. Reason - I'm planning on getting some work done to mine. I've got an 03 325ci sport now. Kevin (Airdrie)
------------- 325 motorsport cab - gone 325i ci SE - gone 318is avus edition - gone 325i cab - gone 320ci - gone 325i sport - gone 318i - gone Mini Cooper s - gone M Roadster - gone 320ci M Sport - gone Z3 M Coupe |
Posted By: bluebro
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 21:05
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Get some pics up then Kevin! -------------  F22 Estoril Blue M235i |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 31-October-2007 at 10:33
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Hi Kev hows things.
Its a guy called Stevie who works at McConnell in Hollanhurst Rd in C/B. He has been doing my cars for years and his work is excellent. ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: kevin rodger
Date Posted: 01-November-2007 at 16:17
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Hi Gary Whereabouts in C/B is Hollanhurst Rd. Have you got contact No for Stevie. Cheers Kev.. ------------- 325 motorsport cab - gone 325i ci SE - gone 318is avus edition - gone 325i cab - gone 320ci - gone 325i sport - gone 318i - gone Mini Cooper s - gone M Roadster - gone 320ci M Sport - gone Z3 M Coupe |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 03-November-2007 at 17:42
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Pm sent mate.
Here are more updated pics looks like a new wing given the amount of crap that came from underneath it 
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 09-November-2007 at 14:36
Just removed the nearside wing and found this
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Posted By: Webdunk
Date Posted: 09-November-2007 at 15:09
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The mice in your garage have bows which fire drill bits!? ------------- 
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Posted By: alym786
Date Posted: 09-November-2007 at 15:40
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Ouch!!!
------------- E46 328ci now sold :(
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 09-November-2007 at 21:06
Lol no just showing that the hole goes all the way through, smarty ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 09-November-2007 at 21:25
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not that bad, is it right through to the footwell or is it just down the outer edge/seam? ------------- 2003-530i SE
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Posted By: 215m3
Date Posted: 09-November-2007 at 23:07
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Gary, how'ed you managed to get the pics posted?
Had all my rust sorted and am going gthrough what you are doing. Good luck with it. ------------- Toby http://www.bmminiparts.com - New Genuine BMW & Mini OEM parts - www.bmminiparts.com 1987 E30 M3 with turbo being added |
Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 10-November-2007 at 07:36
Toby, best way to load pic's is first load them on to http://s60.photobucket.com - http://s60.photobucket.com then copy one of the 4 "link-codes" below the pic you want seen  ------------- 2003-530i SE
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 10-November-2007 at 14:57
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Don't know Ian will need to remove the carpet to get a better look, but seems to be just he seem.
Toby nice car mate Legacy, just saw it at the bottom of your sig. Mare I've just started to strip mine. Any idea how to get the front seats out. I can't see the front bolts? More pic's from today. Same on the Offside as Nearside, another hole but not too bad. And one in the nearside floor 
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Posted By: Big Stuff
Date Posted: 11-November-2007 at 15:56
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Ouch!
More overtime Gaz can see this getting expensive ------------- 2002 330ci SE - Factory Straight - Now gone cause am skint and in a wee diesel - Aw naw - boo hoo |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 11-November-2007 at 19:30
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Yeah mate might need to go on the game ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: coupe king
Date Posted: 11-November-2007 at 19:42
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holy crap! Good on you gary, i dont envy you mate, but it will be worth it! ------------- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/coupe_king/IMG_1101-1.jpg - My Car - Click Here 
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Posted By: Webdunk
Date Posted: 12-November-2007 at 08:29
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Dude you *NEED* to get a more aesthetically pleasing head unit while you're at it. -------------
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 12-November-2007 at 09:50
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Yeah mate but that is last on a very long list ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: grahame34m5
Date Posted: 12-November-2007 at 14:37
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Those rusty photos have just blown my mine I can't believe that the car looked so minted yet underneath theres some serious corrosion going on. Its true you can't judge a book by its cover bit like you gary eh? Awrabest with the mission from god. ------------- 
08 e60 Alpina B5 S sold, please forgive me 03 e39 M5 sold 98 e38 728 Sport Individual dead 93 e34 M5 sold |
Posted By: Black Betty
Date Posted: 12-November-2007 at 16:26
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the pics are makin me cry......s'pose it will be worth it in the long run right enough, just the doing it that sucks!!! All the best Wendy and i hope their ain't to many more surprises lurking any where. Graham, how are you settling in now mate??? enjoying the weather??? i know you'll be enjoying your new wheels. ------------- 2009 45th anniversary Mustang GT / Black / 8 spark plugs / rubber tyres / twin exhaust / STOCK / pine magic tree :)
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Posted By: stevie53
Date Posted: 12-November-2007 at 18:30
As you say Gary that's at the end of a long list but I can help out there, I have the perfect headunit for that car single cd/dvd player with screen built in. mucho cheapo http://www.sell.com/22P5MF - here btw I don't think the rust looks that bad for a 17 year old, I've seen many 17 yr olds you'd be scared to poke a stick at good luck anyway mate and if I can help you in anyway just give me a shout as long as it doesn't mean me having to exert myself in any way or get my hands dirty
stevie ------------- ///2000 E39 M5 Imola Red/// NO MORE una volta lei ha avuto l'italiano lei non andrą mai tedesco di nuovo haha |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 12-November-2007 at 19:06
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Cheers guys. Stevie just bring the beers mate that'll do.
Been at it again and the painter came up today to have a close look at the car. His oppinion is that it does not need a bare metal respray as i have already replaced the O/s front wing and door last year, the bonnet is being replaced as is the N/s wing. So the only other part is the N/s door which is perfect as are the rear quarters. So a full respray is happening just not a bare metal one. Heres some more pic's of the car being scotched today. Next step is to have some minor dents repaired before we block the car and the holes being sorted on Saturday. Things are moving on now. 
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Posted By: Big Stuff
Date Posted: 12-November-2007 at 21:49
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Will your painter take tuppences then? ------------- 2002 330ci SE - Factory Straight - Now gone cause am skint and in a wee diesel - Aw naw - boo hoo |
Posted By: vpricey
Date Posted: 12-November-2007 at 22:05
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Lookin good Gary, I'll all be worth it in the end!! I'm Likin the posters on the walls!!lol. ------------- Paul - '87 E30 325i Sport - '99 E39 M5 - '05 E53 X5
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Posted By: 215m3
Date Posted: 14-November-2007 at 22:18
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Gary
you should take your front and rear screen out. Mine cost me £40, plus you can see how the front skuttle is. Check under the panel through the vents. I had a new one put on mine. Looking good thoughgt mate. ------------- Toby http://www.bmminiparts.com - New Genuine BMW & Mini OEM parts - www.bmminiparts.com 1987 E30 M3 with turbo being added |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 15-November-2007 at 11:34
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Yeah Toby the scuttle is goosed. Stevie the painter said to leave both front and rear windows in until the car is blocked then remove them, get the scuttle panel repaired and then paint and lastly put windows back in.
Whho did you use to take the windows out, do you have a number mate? ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 16-November-2007 at 11:56
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Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 16-November-2007 at 12:08
even though it's all stripped ... it still looks agressive from the front  ------------- 2003-530i SE
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Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 16-November-2007 at 21:29
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No Going back now Gary ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 17-November-2007 at 11:00
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No... Getting welded today will post pic's later ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 17-November-2007 at 12:37
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be strong Gary, it'll soon be mint again Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 18-November-2007 at 16:59
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Ian it's just not happening quick enough.
BMW seam sealer is a pain in the arse. It hides amulitude of sins. The holes that I thought were wee ones turned out to be a bit bigger than first thought.  
Then the welding started yesterday and finished today. 
Nearly finished 
Now to underseal 
All done and ready for paint prep ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: m3Cecotto
Date Posted: 18-November-2007 at 20:03
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Ahhh, so that's who I lent my Cebora Pocket Mig Turbo 130 to. When can I get it back, Gary? Looking good for another 18 years.
------------- 1981 E23 735i 1989 E30 325i Motorsport Cabrio 1989 E24 635CSi Motorsport Edition http://www.bavarianretro.com" rel="nofollow - Bavarian Retro Cars |
Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 18-November-2007 at 20:09
nice neat work  ------------- 2003-530i SE
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 18-November-2007 at 21:14
No mate feel I might need again...... Only joking, £24 to hire for the weekend, but yuo can have it for £30 ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 18-November-2007 at 21:16
Ian, yeah the welder, who happens to be my nieces partner is not bad with the old welding torch and not too dear either  ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 02-December-2007 at 17:03
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Well here are som up to date pic's of the on going drain on my resources. No not the kids.
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Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 02-December-2007 at 17:07
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it's coming along nicely, will it be ready for paint soon? ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 02-December-2007 at 17:09
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looks like you've missed a spot of rust on the passenger side rear window frame near the seatbelt... ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 02-December-2007 at 17:30
You would think that from the photos mate but its just adhesive for the headlining. The car still has to have the front and rear windows removed so the scuttle panel can be replaced then it is to be blocked then it will be ready for painting ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: kevin rodger
Date Posted: 02-December-2007 at 18:44
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looking good Gary can't wait to see it when it's finished. Kevin.. ------------- 325 motorsport cab - gone 325i ci SE - gone 318is avus edition - gone 325i cab - gone 320ci - gone 325i sport - gone 318i - gone Mini Cooper s - gone M Roadster - gone 320ci M Sport - gone Z3 M Coupe |
Posted By: alym786
Date Posted: 02-December-2007 at 19:36
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Great work mate! Bet its costing a fortune...
------------- E46 328ci now sold :(
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Posted By: alanross
Date Posted: 03-December-2007 at 10:30
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Gary, you seem to be doing a good job there so when your finished on yours you can start on mine. I can't believe the condition it looks just now. How it looks now and how it used to look so good (remembers me of pics of the misses). Do you console yourself with the pics at night? Alan. |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 03-December-2007 at 12:09
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Cheers guys.
Alan you need help mate. Like doctor help.
Its getting more expensive by the day. You find more wee bits that need tiding up and then you or at least I didn't factor in the cost of clips and screws(DOH!!!!) But at least we are moving forward with it. ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 03-December-2007 at 12:26
Just looks like an everday scene in a housing estate in Glasgow ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 03-December-2007 at 14:32
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cheeky barsteward ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: 215m3
Date Posted: 03-December-2007 at 22:04
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So you have got a shed in a shed?
Oh buy the way get rid of the bucking stereo!!! ------------- Toby http://www.bmminiparts.com - New Genuine BMW & Mini OEM parts - www.bmminiparts.com 1987 E30 M3 with turbo being added |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 03-December-2007 at 22:19
No mate just doing most of the prepping at my hoose then the painting and repairs at the guys workshop
I know I know, its feckin hideous  but the more this goes on the more other things and parts take precedence
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Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 04-December-2007 at 10:14
Glad to see it finished mate, loving the "Mad Max" look, its the way to go !!!  ------------- |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 04-December-2007 at 14:44
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Cheeky fecker. Since we started to allow the east coasters on here the standards have dropped considerably ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: Black Betty
Date Posted: 05-December-2007 at 16:40
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Will you continue through Christmas mate or is the family going to zap all your time????????? looking forward to the "Grand Unveiling" ------------- 2009 45th anniversary Mustang GT / Black / 8 spark plugs / rubber tyres / twin exhaust / STOCK / pine magic tree :)
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 05-December-2007 at 21:38
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No all through christmas as well. ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 05-December-2007 at 21:51
The windows came out this evening without too much of a problem, but as you can see the scuttle is shagged
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Posted By: vpricey
Date Posted: 08-December-2007 at 12:41
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Just a wee spot of rust there a gazza!? ------------- Paul - '87 E30 325i Sport - '99 E39 M5 - '05 E53 X5
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Posted By: 215m3
Date Posted: 08-December-2007 at 20:55
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Gazza
My 1987 scuttle was like new compared to yours. I replaced mine as well. ------------- Toby http://www.bmminiparts.com - New Genuine BMW & Mini OEM parts - www.bmminiparts.com 1987 E30 M3 with turbo being added |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 09-December-2007 at 11:56
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Toby where are the bolts/screws that allow you to drop the dash. i don't want to remove it just allow it to drop forward so as to put a fire blanket down the front of it.
I can only see 2 screws in the glove box ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: 215m3
Date Posted: 09-December-2007 at 20:17
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Gazza
It was a while ago, but they are at the side going into the a pillar area. 2 bolts through a plate fixed to the dashboard. That's from memory. Good luck ------------- Toby http://www.bmminiparts.com - New Genuine BMW & Mini OEM parts - www.bmminiparts.com 1987 E30 M3 with turbo being added |
Posted By: nero
Date Posted: 09-December-2007 at 20:28
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Gary - Have a look at the http://www.realoem.com/bmw/ - RealOEM website and see a breakdown of the parts? -------------  |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 09-December-2007 at 22:35
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or http://bmwfans.info/original/ - here gary..more models too.
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Posted By: nero
Date Posted: 09-December-2007 at 22:47
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 09-December-2007 at 23:10
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Cheers guys ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: sailorbaz
Date Posted: 10-December-2007 at 09:57
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Not just pretty faces Gary eh. Some not even that though, Best o' luck Gary! -------------  http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e46/m3csl.html" rel="nofollow - My Car 2004 M3 CSL and 2009 E90 M3 |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 11-December-2007 at 12:22
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Cheers wean scuttle panel looks a right pain in the arse to fix though ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: vpricey
Date Posted: 12-December-2007 at 02:32
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How you getting on Gary, any more progress!!?
------------- Paul - '87 E30 325i Sport - '99 E39 M5 - '05 E53 X5
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 12-December-2007 at 09:00
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No mate. The painter is coming up today to have a look at it as my welders missus has just had a sprog.... inconsiderate cow ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: vpricey
Date Posted: 12-December-2007 at 14:23
  ------------- Paul - '87 E30 325i Sport - '99 E39 M5 - '05 E53 X5
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Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 10-January-2008 at 16:35
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How's the car coming along now Gary? What's the sketch? (by far the most interesting thread IMO) |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 11-January-2008 at 13:14
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Cheers mate.
The painter has had a look and the plan is to start blocking the paint work and once that has all been done (hopefully start that in 2 weeks time) then we can start to get the scuttle panel replaced soon after. He's hoping the have it finished by the end of Feb. I'll post up more pic's when we re-start ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: Black Betty
Date Posted: 14-January-2008 at 08:27
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If "the Painters" were "In" earlier she wouldn't have dropped the sprog By the way, Happy (belated) New Year everyone ------------- 2009 45th anniversary Mustang GT / Black / 8 spark plugs / rubber tyres / twin exhaust / STOCK / pine magic tree :)
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 11-February-2008 at 21:23
Well here are some pics of the car being blocked with 150 grit paper on the repairs
And here is some more pics of the body being sanded with 400 
The next stage is to have the scuttle panel repaired/replaced and then its off to the paint booth. ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 12-February-2008 at 10:17
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In the words of Mr T, Ah Piddy da foo !! ------------- |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 16-March-2008 at 21:32
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Well a wee update. The car has finally made it to the paint shop as of saturday.
The scuttle panel will be done whilst it's down there and then it will have the shell painted so I can at least start to put the interior back in. Will update with pic's when I get to see it ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: HairyHaggis
Date Posted: 17-March-2008 at 10:20
WOW ... now this is a thread .... looking forward to the painted finale 
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 17-March-2008 at 16:14
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Me too mate, it's been a long time in coming to get it to this stage ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: Black Betty
Date Posted: 25-March-2008 at 17:42
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looking forward to it Gaz, felt like I was carrying a sprog for nine months just tuning in so god knows what it's felt like for you!!!! When's the grand unveiling? ------------- 2009 45th anniversary Mustang GT / Black / 8 spark plugs / rubber tyres / twin exhaust / STOCK / pine magic tree :)
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