318I automatic

Performa · Post by **Performa** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:09 pm

This is my E21. Just starting his restoration. More rust than I expected but I didn't pay much.

1983 318i Automatic
140.000 km

Original paint at the moment=henna red
Current state=Under construction.Or shall i say demolishion.Body=Bad Mechanical=Good Electrics=Some flaws

Please give me your opinion. Or suggestions.

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Jeroen · Post by **Jeroen** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:18 pm

only just noticed! Nice to see you here as well, welcome!

Yep there's quite some work on the car but if it was cheap and you can do some (or maybe all?) of the work yourself it doesn't have to be too bad.

--ALPINA-- · Post by **--ALPINA--** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:21 pm

Hi, well done on the car, goodluck as you have a long way to go on restoration, and its fun....

Jimi

Performa · Post by **Performa** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:27 pm

I think i can do most of mechanics and electrics but I don't have a welder.
First I will strip the car carefully, remove rust, zinkcoat the bare metal. And then hand it over to the professionals. For restoration of the body and the paintjob(probably black). Then I will take matters in my own hands again.

Sierpien · Post by **Sierpien** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:06 pm

Welcome here!!!!

Mcinek · Post by **Mcinek** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 11:26 am

Nice to see another E21 saved.

ac/dennis · Post by **ac/dennis** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 1:42 pm

Welcome here and good luck on your restoration, hope you can find a good welder.

Performa · Post by **Performa** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 2:56 pm

I bought myself some 13" Turbine's. these are 5.5" wide.
First I hand cleaned one with water ,toothbrushes, and sanding paper.

But for the others I Bought some wheelcleaner (Nanotech wheelcleaner from turltlewax) And used a High pressure cleaner(cant come up the englisch name). Wich made the work a lot easier and I'm completely refinishing them. Including repairing the curb damage.