79 323i saved from crusher

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joeld323
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79 323i saved from crusher

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I bought this car that the insurance had totaled. It had some minor suspension , body damage and however it had very little rust and had never been federalized in the states. I had a body shop straighten the frame rails out on there frame rack, then I went to work on the body and suspension. Drives perfect now.

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nice
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Nice work and a very nice colour. :D

I see another E21 at the background! Is that the next project?
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Very nice car. Well saved!
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tyson 320i/323i
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awesome car- am glad to see another 323 in the states
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Good job!!! And a very nice color too - fjord-blue?
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+1 here haha good job and also curious about the color but my best guess would be Fjord as well...
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Yes its Fjord, And yes the e21 in the backround is a major rust repair. Its been an ongoing project that is about to move into the bodywork and paint stage. Thanks for the kind words
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nice work! I like the colour too..
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nas80 wrote:nice work! I like the colour too..
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That looks mint. Good effort!
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