Operation Hartge "2"

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 05, 2009 6:51 PM

Yeah, it's Bahama Beige. My partner Phil freaked out when he saw the car because he thought they had painted it the wrong color. It was so faded that it almost looked Bronzit when we sent it to be painted. Once I opened the trunk and he saw that it was a perfect match, he was relieved!!! We should have the motor out by tomorrow. I will promise to keep up on the pictures.

mogie · Post by **mogie** » May 06, 2009 7:00 AM

Yeah man, more pictures!

Adam W in MN · Post by **Adam W in MN** » May 06, 2009 9:19 AM

Ron, I'll say this again; love your mission and values with this old BMW resto thing, very happy to see the products you turn out and the attention you lavish on them, and brings a tear to my eye that you (with Kimberly's support) have been able to land on something you enjoy and pays the bills following the mortgage business fallout.

To the people out there that continue to take pot-shots about the prices your projects fetch and the accolades you get for your cars, they are a small minority and intelligent folks and real car guys can recognize your enthusiasm and style as great assets to the BMW hobby.

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 06, 2009 10:48 AM

Ron, I'll say this again; love your mission and values with this old BMW resto thing, very happy to see the products you turn out and the attention you lavish on them, and brings a tear to my eye that you (with Kimberly's support) have been able to land on something you enjoy and pays the bills following the mortgage business fallout.

To the people out there that continue to take pot-shots about the prices your projects fetch and the accolades you get for your cars, they are a small minority and intelligent folks and real car guys can recognize your enthusiasm and style as great assets to the BMW hobby.

Thank you, Adam. Without the support from this group and the friends I have made because of it, none of this would matter.

Now, here are some pics of the wheels

Also, thanks to Adam Wilson for the awesome hookup for these wheels!!!

EuroShark · Post by **EuroShark** » May 06, 2009 10:52 AM

Oh my lord. Those wheels made my morning!

This project has incredible potential and I'm sure it will be just as good as I am imagining...

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 06, 2009 2:12 PM

This morning's progress.....Note, these are all "before" pictures!

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » May 06, 2009 2:50 PM

Ron are those wheels clear coated or has something else been done to protect the finish? Thinking about sending another set to Al Reed for polishing, but not sure I want them raw like the last ones.

landspeed · Post by **landspeed** » May 06, 2009 3:33 PM

Ewww, get that green coolant outta there. Is the motor going to get freshened while out of the car?

I'll second what Adam said, what you've done for these cars and the community is great and I hope you never stop restoring these fine examples of German muscle.

Btw, those wheels are secks.

Dinan e28 · Post by **Dinan e28** » May 06, 2009 4:41 PM

Man them 3pc Hartge wheels are sweet. Looking good Ron.

EuroShark · Post by **EuroShark** » May 06, 2009 7:21 PM

What year is this? I just realized that it's got a mechanical distributor... Was that a Hartge specific thing?

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 06, 2009 7:28 PM

Was that a Hartge specific thing?

Yes, the distributor, head, headers, suspension, wheels, and 2.5/2.8 intake were all Hartge specific. The rest of the car was kinda an order de jour thing. I had owned a 1983 H5S back in 1984 and it had the stripe kit, BBS RS 16" staggared wheels, and BBS front and rear spoilers. It also had the gauge package on the parcel tray, front and rear badging, but it had manual comfort seats and was Polaris with Mocha (brown interior cloth). Bizzare, but it hauled arse!

tavern gnome · Post by **tavern gnome** » May 06, 2009 7:40 PM

Those wheels haunt my dreams! Wow!

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » May 06, 2009 7:53 PM

Y'all can look at me like some sort of dolt, but I don't like the 3-piece Hartge wheels. The way the spokes terminate on the one-piecers makes that wheel for me.

landspeed · Post by **landspeed** » May 06, 2009 7:57 PM

Yes Chris, you are a dolt, those wheels are hot. I like your wheels too though, I like all that is Hartge.

What size are those wheels anyway Ron?

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 06, 2009 8:07 PM

Yes Chris, you are a dolt, those wheels are hot. I like your wheels too though, I like all that is Hartge.

What size are those wheels anyway Ron?

I like the one piece wheel as well, but I really think the three piece wheel will fit in my vision just perfectly. The wheels are 17" 8.5 and 9.5.

Kyle in NO · Post by **Kyle in NO** » May 06, 2009 8:09 PM

It really uses the small 2.5/2.8 intake?

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 06, 2009 8:11 PM

It really uses the small 2.5/2.8 intake?

Yes sir!

Kyle in NO · Post by **Kyle in NO** » May 06, 2009 8:14 PM

Damn, just swapping to the 3/4 unit ought to pick up 10hp...

DRP535 · Post by **DRP535** » May 06, 2009 9:46 PM

RonP wrote:Now, here are some pics of the wheels

Holy shit!! I just wet my pants! Nurse!

cactusjacks1 · Post by **cactusjacks1** » May 07, 2009 7:16 PM

RonP wrote:
Ron, I'll say this again; love your mission and values with this old BMW resto thing, very happy to see the products you turn out and the attention you lavish on them, and brings a tear to my eye that you (with Kimberly's support) have been able to land on something you enjoy and pays the bills following the mortgage business fallout.

To the people out there that continue to take pot-shots about the prices your projects fetch and the accolades you get for your cars, they are a small minority and intelligent folks and real car guys can recognize your enthusiasm and style as great assets to the BMW hobby.
Thank you, Adam. Without the support from this group and the friends I have made because of it, none of this would matter.

Now, here are some pics of the wheels

Also, thanks to Adam Wilson for the awesome hookup for these wheels!!!

The wheels are gorgeous - that looks like Markus' place in Germany - could it be?

cactusjacks1 · Post by **cactusjacks1** » May 07, 2009 7:18 PM

Adam W in MN wrote:Ron, I'll say this again; love your mission and values with this old BMW resto thing, very happy to see the products you turn out and the attention you lavish on them, and brings a tear to my eye that you (with Kimberly's support) have been able to land on something you enjoy and pays the bills following the mortgage business fallout.

To the people out there that continue to take pot-shots about the prices your projects fetch and the accolades you get for your cars, they are a small minority and intelligent folks and real car guys can recognize your enthusiasm and style as great assets to the BMW hobby.

Well said!!

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 07, 2009 7:55 PM

The wheels are gorgeous - that looks like Markus' place in Germany - could it be?

It could! Did you recongnize the storage area? He sent me some pictures of this funny looking car with the same wheels.

MrNic3Guy · Post by **MrNic3Guy** » May 07, 2009 9:55 PM

Love the wheels!

btw ^^^^^^^ I like that car other then the rear spoiler.

DRP535 · Post by **DRP535** » May 07, 2009 10:01 PM

RonP wrote:
The wheels are gorgeous - that looks like Markus' place in Germany - could it be?
It could! Did you recongnize the storage area? He sent me some pictures of this funny looking car with the same wheels.

I just soiled myself. Sponge bath stat!

TheE28Ranch · Post by **TheE28Ranch** » May 07, 2009 10:03 PM

RonP wrote:
It really uses the small 2.5/2.8 intake?
Yes sir!

Yep, my '83 Hartge came with the 2.5/2.8 intake as well. Ported and polished to match the Hartge head, there had to be some reason Hartge did this - more low end snort maybe? Now, if I could only find my Hartge catalog with the H5S engine package literature, I'd post it here for informational purposes.

It looks like the car's gonna be a gem when all is said and done, Ron. This is just what that car needed and deserves. I look forward to updates with great enthusiasm. How about some pics of the fresh front seats?

Duke · Post by **Duke** » May 07, 2009 10:16 PM

Hey Ron

The first I have seen of this project. I am honored you named it OPERATION HARTGE II.

That was indeed a very good time with good friends.

Your car looks great!

Das_Prachtstrasse · Post by **Das_Prachtstrasse** » May 07, 2009 10:49 PM

Beautiful!

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 08, 2009 10:13 AM

Hey Ron

The first I have seen of this project. I am honored you named it OPERATION HARTGE II.

That was indeed a very good time with good friends.

Your car looks great!

Duke,

I just saw your "Operation Hartge" two weeks ago at Tony's shop in Arizona. It looks fantastic! Kimberly and I couldn't stop staring at it. Out of the respect I have for you, I chose the "2"!

Hope all is well with you, your bride, and family!

Cheers,
RP

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » May 08, 2009 2:09 PM

Ron are those wheels clear coated or has something else been done to protect the finish?

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 08, 2009 2:18 PM

Ron are those wheels clear coated or has something else been done to protect the finish?

Yes, they are clear coated.

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