Uwbuurman: 1978 323i polaris: almost done

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Thanks! :driving


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Remember my rotten door triangles???

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First I sandblasted them and then I had them zincplated.

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Epoxy primer

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Filler

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And nice and black again.

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Ready to go back on the doors!!!

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Last edited by uwbuurman on Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:09 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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2015 BMW 320dA touring xDrive High Executive ///Msport
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:cheers
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Along with those triangles I had some more stuff zincplated.

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Last edited by uwbuurman on Sun Dec 10, 2017 4:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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1980 BMW 528i maior restitutio
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2015 BMW 320dA touring xDrive High Executive ///Msport
2016 BMW 420dA Gran Coupé
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:logospin
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After a search I found the carpet I needed! What I need is type 1 carpet, but with type 2 seatbrackets. That kind of carpet has only been used between September 1978 and September 1979. This carpet has some issues, like a tear in the middle. I will sort that when the time comes.

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:cheers
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and some new parts for the brakes and hubs.

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:thumbsup
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got the car back in the paintshop, for some repairs and the black on the valance and sills. Wings will be done later.

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:playcar
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Last edited by uwbuurman on Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:11 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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2015 BMW 320dA touring xDrive High Executive ///Msport
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Oh some News! :banana

I wish i have more time to get on with my e21!!! :nah
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Great work !! 2017 is soon ....... :mrgreen:
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Re: Uwbuurman: 1978 323i polaris: on the way to recovery

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Looking good 8) keep it up and you may be ready for Sharknose 2017 :thumbsup
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