e30 Restoration

e90David335i · 03-24-2010, 08:59 PM

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:

Yoshii · 03-24-2010, 09:04 PM

cool...good luck with that...

c_jeong89 · 03-24-2010, 09:05 PM

damn have fun with that

e90David335i · 03-24-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c_jeong89

damn have fun with that

Yeah, not really a majestic sight at the moment!
But it has massive amounts of potential. Runs beautifully

!

MassBimmer · 03-24-2010, 09:10 PM

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..

e90David335i · 03-24-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MassBimmer

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.

ibeclueless · 03-24-2010, 09:35 PM

nice, have fun playing with it

Chewy734 · 03-24-2010, 09:38 PM

This should be a fun thread to read!

Good luck with the restoration!

e90David335i · 03-24-2010, 10:01 PM

Thanks guys!
I'll keep ya updated!

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 03-24-2010, 10:22 PM

Can't wait to see pics when its finished

Craig@SupremePower · 03-24-2010, 10:30 PM

nice project..

OwnAge · 03-24-2010, 10:36 PM

Nice, have fun.

BillLee · 03-24-2010, 10:37 PM

nice find, i always wanted a project car

USC2000 · 03-24-2010, 10:49 PM

Good luck with the restoration. I'm hoping I can do the same thing someday with a 2002.

jopa489 · 03-24-2010, 11:13 PM

Wish I had the time and knowledge to handle a project like that. Good luck, and post up some progress pics for us occasionally!

Belarus · 03-24-2010, 11:44 PM

E92-Lighting · 03-25-2010, 12:06 AM

project cars are nice, REV it up!

sole cal · 03-25-2010, 12:09 AM

good luck, post updated pics

dtm@heart · 03-25-2010, 12:25 AM

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.

s1cke92 · 03-25-2010, 12:25 AM

wow nicee gl on the restoration

Dirnegrey · 03-25-2010, 07:35 AM

keep us updated with pics..

Ender514 · 03-25-2010, 09:08 AM

cool. good luck!

03-24-2010, 08:59 PM	#1
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e90David335i First Lieutenant 28 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sport, 1990 325is Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: White Sulphur Springs, WV iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! I'll keep ya updated! __________________
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USC2000 Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: F30 328i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: El Paso, TX iTrader: (10)	Good luck with the restoration. I'm hoping I can do the same thing someday with a 2002.
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