1980 323i - Update April 2009

[Tjaard]

Engine is restored. Although with abt. 90.000 KM not needed, everything is 26 years old ... so the head was removed and everything is new now. I won't desfribe what happened but it was done good.

Although I bought the car with 90.000 KM's, I never knew if this was true or not .. but the prices was ok, even though if the KM's were not original. A check at the NAP (km registration in NL) learned the KM's could be original and after removing the head I now know for sure ... there was no sign of wear whatsoever. Everything was so perfect clean and original it had to be original KM's ...

I will post some new pictures soon ...

[ac/dennis]

Any news on the new pics?

[Tjaard]

Yes, the car has been painted:











I am very happy with the paint job, it is not 100% perfect but I doubt someone will ever get it 100%, I will always find little things ... but it looks great, I also want to use the car on the road, not strore it under a cover in the garage ...

Work to make the car ready for use will start soon, will have to think what I would like to replace with new stuff and what not. I really want to use the original chrome strips etc. but then you have a fresh painted car with old and used chrome the same for all other things, can't buy everything new!

[ac/dennis]

Finally

Congrats on the new paint job Tjaard, Hope to see the finnished result soon

[DrGonzoPOW]

Great stuff mate, its looking lovely !

[323baur]

Nice color for this day...(for the non-dutch: Queensday = orange).

Is it finished before 13-06-09? you're welcome at our insurance taxationmeet.

[Tjaard]

Although it looks ornagne, it is Hennared. In real life it looks red.

I don't think it will be finished in June, more likely around August - September.

[323baur]

eventhough you're still welcome..