Operation Hartge "2"

m-racer · Post by **m-racer** » May 08, 2009 4:02 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.

That looks like Alvin Tan's Dinan M3 Turbo. He has been trying to sell those wheels. I thought I had found the right set for my E30 M3 until I realized that you have to roll the rear fenders. Beautiful, just didn't want to risk cracking the original paint. Good luck with your project.

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 08, 2009 5:58 PM

Tim,

I met Alvin last weekend at Bimmerfest and saw his cars and they are spectacular.Jack (cactusjacks1) has the same car with the same wheels. Don't know which car is pictured, but it is really nice. Jack also has a beautiful ///M-Technic convertible that will knock your socks off.
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Edit:

I think Alvin still has his wheels for sale!

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/pts/1160286023.html

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » May 08, 2009 11:28 PM

I want those wheels. I think I jizzed a bit

m-racer · Post by **m-racer** » May 09, 2009 8:31 AM

RonP wrote:Tim,

I met Alvin last weekend at Bimmerfest and saw his cars and they are spectacular.Jack (cactusjacks1) has the same car with the same wheels. Don't know which car is pictured, but it is really nice. Jack also has a beautiful ///M-Technic convertible that will knock your socks off.
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Edit:

I think Alvin still has his wheels for sale!

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/pts/1160286023.html

He writes some big checks. Wish those rear wheels weren't 10"

Eddie in TO · Post by **Eddie in TO** » May 09, 2009 9:41 AM

That’s some serious jewelry.

They're going to look absolutely killer when installed.

I can’t wait to see the final results.

2ndeagle · Post by **2ndeagle** » May 09, 2009 10:10 AM

Ron, those wheels are just downright sexy. Keep up the good work and inspiration. Thanks for the tidbit on Tuesday, I went by and picked it up as soon as I left your shop.
If you've never seen Ron's shop, don't go. I promise you it will disrupt your sleep for the next week or so. I haven't got a full nights sleep since. The only good thing to come from it is my ladyfriend thought I was dreaming about her

, which made my morning great.

DRP535 · Post by **DRP535** » May 09, 2009 8:50 PM

2ndeagle wrote:Ron, those wheels are just downright sexy. Keep up the good work and inspiration. Thanks for the tidbit on Tuesday, I went by and picked it up as soon as I left your shop.
If you've never seen Ron's shop, don't go. I promise you it will disrupt your sleep for the next week or so. I haven't got a full nights sleep since. The only good thing to come from it is my ladyfriend thought I was dreaming about her , which made my morning great.

Dewd!! The Police. Ghost In The Machine. Track 6.

cactusjacks1 · Post by **cactusjacks1** » May 11, 2009 1:43 PM

RonP wrote:Tim,

I met Alvin last weekend at Bimmerfest and saw his cars and they are spectacular.Jack (cactusjacks1) has the same car with the same wheels. Don't know which car is pictured, but it is really nice. Jack also has a beautiful ///M-Technic convertible that will knock your socks off.
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Edit:

I think Alvin still has his wheels for sale!

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/pts/1160286023.html

Ron, that is his Dinan car you saw at Bimmerfest, now has the nogaro LM's on it. His 17's are still for sale - the Hartge's on my E30M3 are 3 piece staggered 18's (not for sale).

frink84 · Post by **frink84** » May 11, 2009 5:19 PM

2ndeagle wrote:If you've never seen Ron's shop, don't go. I promise you it will disrupt your sleep for the next week or so.

I was up at his shop this last weekend. fun place to play around in. it is "old" bmw heaven

though the crown vic in the back kinda threw the image of the whole place off!

EuroShark · Post by **EuroShark** » May 11, 2009 6:38 PM

Ready for an update! Throw us some table scraps, Ron!

landspeed · Post by **landspeed** » May 13, 2009 1:39 AM

I need my daily fix of Hartge, Ron.

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 16, 2009 8:58 AM

I need my daily fix of Hartge, Ron.

The Hartge had to take the week off so I could prepare a 1974 2002 tii with 26k original miles for "02 Fest in Brisbane. We have tons of boxes with parts and have assembled most everything we need. But.....I think someone ripped my camera from my shop!

tschultz · Post by **tschultz** » May 16, 2009 11:16 AM

RonP wrote:
I need my daily fix of Hartge, Ron.
The Hartge had to take the week off so I could prepare a 1974 2002 tii with 26k original miles for "02 Fest in Brisbane. We have tons of boxes with parts and have assembled most everything we need. But.....I think someone ripped my camera from my shop!

wow, id like to see that one!

im a fan of your cars haha

landspeed · Post by **landspeed** » May 16, 2009 1:13 PM

tschultz wrote:
RonP wrote:
I need my daily fix of Hartge, Ron.
The Hartge had to take the week off so I could prepare a 1974 2002 tii with 26k original miles for "02 Fest in Brisbane. We have tons of boxes with parts and have assembled most everything we need. But.....I think someone ripped my camera from my shop!
wow, id like to see that one!

im a fan of your cars haha

Me too. My dad and I are looking for inspiration for his '74 Tii.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » May 16, 2009 1:52 PM

DRP535 wrote: Dewd!! The Police. Ghost In The Machine. Track 6.

That has to be the most convoluted way of getting your point across.

I LOL'd, though.

tavern gnome · Post by **tavern gnome** » May 27, 2009 9:49 AM

Update Ron?

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 27, 2009 10:33 AM

Update Ron?

I have been working on other projects, but the Hartge was moved to the front burner last night, so I will update as things progress. Call me later. I have been meaning to call you. I will be available after nine.

Eddie in TO · Post by **Eddie in TO** » May 27, 2009 11:18 AM

RonP wrote:but the Hartge was moved to the front burner last night

I'm glad that you finally got your priorities straight.

Now get a move on it Brotha

go4carter · Post by **go4carter** » May 27, 2009 10:29 PM

Bahama Watch 2009. Sign up here. BYOB.

Adam W in MN · Post by **Adam W in MN** » Jun 20, 2009 8:24 AM

go4carter wrote:Bahama Watch 2009. Sign up here. BYOB.

Please indulge us with some pictures and an update!

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jun 21, 2009 5:50 AM

Still waiting...

RonP · Post by **RonP** » Jun 21, 2009 9:32 AM

I have been busy with a timeline on a customer pay e30 M3 that we are doing a full restoration on, so not much progress except for gathering up all of the bits and pieces for the Hartge. I also sold the Alpina B9 tribute car and have had to replace the headliner and front windshield, but yesterday was a beautiful day!!! I received the steering wheel freshly wrapped in leather, the new leather dash and Hartge instrument pod also wrapped in leather, and new leather door caps from one source. From my other source, we now have a complete new re-leathered seats, rear headrests, leahter e-brake console, e-brake handle, leather knee bolster, hvac leather console, and leather glovebox, We should get the new rear spoiler that is Hartge specific, but looks a bit like the Alpina. This replaces the Golden Gate Bridge rear spoiler. The headers, factory airbox, and intake plenum also came back from the powdercoater last week-still waiting for the Hartge valve cover. I also have dyed all of the M5 leather door panels and pulls to match the rest of the interior. Still have some work to do on the driver's seat attachment as it needs to be fixed as well as the headliner before we start assembling the entire cow in the interior.

The motor is just about ready to go back in the car as well as Phil is now done with all of his blasting of all the parts, re-sealing the motor, and re-sealing the motor. I still have to do some painting in the engine compartment. This car WILL be at Monterey for the concours in August and with time we have to re-assemble it, hopefully it will make us all proud and bring home a first place trophy! I have not won this event in an e28 since 2005, but this car will just be over the top!!!! I wake up in the middle of the night thinking of what still needs to be done, etc. and by all rights I should be waking up!!! There is so much to do! I will probably have to ask for some volunteers when we get down to the wire.

We will probably need to put a camber kit to fit the 9 1/2 x 17" wheels under the wheel wells and I still need to spend about three days under the car (on the lift of course) re-painting all of the suspension and undercarriage.

We did put the rear bumper on last week and finished putting on the rear tailinghts. We also put all new rubber (yeah all of it!) around the windows and I have most of the stripe kit on the car, but as far as the camera goes, the car really doesn;t look any different.....but stay tuned.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jun 21, 2009 12:04 PM

RonP wrote:I have been busy with... MyE28.com...

corrected

Adam W in MN · Post by **Adam W in MN** » Jun 21, 2009 2:07 PM

wow Ron, good info for some who might want more
details about the hours and investment you put into a car before you sell it.

InkaCola · Post by **InkaCola** » Jun 30, 2009 1:03 AM

curious as to what kind of hp this vehicle was making back in the day?

rcbmw · Post by **rcbmw** » Jul 05, 2009 1:37 PM

I cant wait to see final pictures of the car. With your plans to bring this car to the Concourso I will quietly opt out of the concours.

Best,
RCBMW

RonP · Post by **RonP** » Jul 05, 2009 3:33 PM

I cant wait to see final pictures of the car. With your plans to bring this car to the Concourso I will quietly opt out of the concours.

You had better not!!!!!!!! If we can meet up early, I will help you with your car.

RonP · Post by **RonP** » Jul 10, 2009 1:17 PM

Mounted a tire on the rear wheel 17x9.5 and a 255-40-17 and here are some "teaser pics". Needless to say, I am quite happy with the look and it appears that there will be little if any modifications to be made so they don't rub. Also here are some "before" pics of the undercarriage. The motor is almost ready to go in and we now have all of the interior, plus I got the rubber rear spoiler back yesterday.

EuroShark · Post by **EuroShark** » Jul 10, 2009 1:46 PM

That color is so cool...

tavern gnome · Post by **tavern gnome** » Jul 10, 2009 6:44 PM

Looks great Ron!