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Posted: Jul 14, 2009 8:04 PM
by wkohler
Looks good. Too bad that valve cover is there instead of on my car.

Posted: Jul 14, 2009 9:32 PM
by dcollin
Ron-

Good job so far. I'm going to be in Lagnua on the 26th, coming from my sister's in La.
Any chance of stopping by and taking a peak?

Dave

Posted: Jul 14, 2009 9:39 PM
by RonP
Dave,

Of course! Anytime. PM me and I will give you my phone number and address.

Posted: Jul 14, 2009 9:56 PM
by tschultz
Looking good, cant wait to see the finished product!

Posted: Jul 14, 2009 10:55 PM
by go4carter
It's brown. It has subtle stripes. I doubt it will ever be unnoticeable. The thing is a 80's super-sedan monster. I just want to hear it!

Posted: Jul 15, 2009 9:46 PM
by RonP
Phil has been busy putting the motor together. Here is a shot of the progress today. My battery finally died on my camera and I forgot to tell Phil that I charged it this morning, so here is your last cell phone pic! Not too bad either!

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Posted: Jul 16, 2009 1:14 AM
by frink84
RonP wrote:Phil is assembling the motor now, so we hung some of the freshly powdercoated bling on it.
hotness! i helped disassemble that motor (pats self on back)

Posted: Jul 16, 2009 10:55 AM
by mooseheadm5
Hate to break this to you, but someone put the motor together upside down. Now you have to put an oil pump in the head. :laugh:

Posted: Jul 16, 2009 6:25 PM
by RonP
Today's update: Phil has most of the motor together now. This weekend, we are going to try to get the interior in and then next week, all of the front suspension will come out to be freshened and painted. Stay tuned!

Teaser:
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Posted: Jul 16, 2009 6:59 PM
by Duke
^^^^ Looks very familiar. 8)

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If your lucky ;) , it will look like this -

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Posted: Jul 16, 2009 7:07 PM
by Eddie in TO
RonP wrote:Today's update: Phil has most of the motor together now. This weekend, we are going to try to get the interior in and then next week, all of the front suspension will come out to be freshened and painted. Stay tuned!

Teaser:
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you motha focker tease!

Posted: Jul 28, 2009 9:01 PM
by RonP
We are getting close to our deadline, and have been bustin' some butt to get it all done. The car is entered in the BMWCCA Concours August 14th. Not a whole lotta time!!! Here are some updated pics: The motor is ready to go in, I just need to finish painting the engine compartment on the driver's side (tomorrow). The springs and sway bars just got back from the powdercoater and the suspension will go on this week and then the motor.

Painted the seat rails today
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The engine compartment came out nice
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Hartge H5S YELLOW
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Leather Dash...yummy!
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Posted: Jul 28, 2009 9:05 PM
by tschultz
Very nice, its coming together! looking good for sure. I bet you cant wait for it to all come together!

Posted: Jul 28, 2009 9:38 PM
by 1st 5er
It all looks good. Wish I had the time and resources like that for mine.

Posted: Jul 28, 2009 10:29 PM
by wkohler
Wow. I can't look at this anymore. It's making me sick. Yet, at the same time, I can't turn away.

Posted: Jul 28, 2009 10:44 PM
by EuroShark
Excellent update! I can't get enough of this car... it's amazing.

Posted: Jul 28, 2009 10:47 PM
by Das_Prachtstrasse
Drool..

What a fantastic project, :alright:

Posted: Jul 29, 2009 6:32 PM
by EuroShark
I just noticed the allen head hardware on the engine. That's a great touch! Any benefit other than looking clean?

Is that front subframe powdercoated, POR-15, Eastwood Chassis Black, or what?

I like the body colored inner fenders. Are they typically body color or black?

Posted: Jul 29, 2009 6:55 PM
by RonP
just noticed the allen head hardware on the engine. That's a great touch! Any benefit other than looking clean?

Is that front subframe powdercoated, POR-15, Eastwood Chassis Black, or what?

I like the body colored inner fenders. Are they typically body color or black?
Allen head hardware were Phil's choice and purely cosmetic. I like it!

I just used high gloss black paint on the subframe

Body colored inner fenders are standard on all e28s. I powerwash them, and use factory color paint on them. I also paint and clearcoat the inner fender splashes as well.

Man you have a great eye!!! :D

Posted: Jul 29, 2009 8:41 PM
by Adam W in MN
It is wonderous to behold. :bow:

Posted: Jul 29, 2009 8:46 PM
by mooseheadm5
Nothing like a concrete deadline to light a fire under you, eh?
Looks great!

Posted: Jul 30, 2009 12:22 AM
by DRP535
wkohler wrote:Wow. I can't look at this anymore. It's making me sick. Yet, at the same time, I can't turn away.
+1 This thread almost makes me want to double my efforts to win lotto so I can retire early and do what's really important instead. If I add anymore I'm just gonna start gushing, and that would be unseemly, so I'll just say... well done and I wish I could do the same.

Posted: Aug 01, 2009 6:18 PM
by Keith
13 days from today for Carmel, Ron, but you might want to leave it at home, I'm bringing my Bimmerfest '09 winning E34(well,second place to an 850csi), sorry Brotha! :laugh: :rofl:

J/K OBVIOUSLY, I can't wait to see this beauty in person!

BUT I will park my car down the fairway from ya, just to give you/your car a chance. :rofl:

Are you coming up Thursday night, or are you driving thru the night for Friday mornings check in?
Watch for a small caravan of my Black E34, Greg's E34 M5 Touring, a Red E30 M3, an '07 328i, a Imola Red M3 'vert and a Grey E39 M5. (for now at least)

As of today, there are 135 cars registered. :clap:

It's going to be a great day, looking forward to seeing you again, but with a different car than at Bimmerfest. :alright:

Posted: Aug 01, 2009 6:36 PM
by RonP
13 days from today for Carmel, Ron, but you might want to leave it at home, I'm bringing my Bimmerfest '09 winning E34(well,second place to an 850csi), sorry Brotha!

J/K OBVIOUSLY, I can't wait to see this beauty in person!

BUT I will park my car down the fairway from ya, just to give you/your car a chance.

Are you coming up Thursday night, or are you driving thru the night for Friday mornings check in?
Watch for a small caravan of my Black E34, Greg's E34 M5 Touring, a Red E30 M3, an '07 328i, a Imola Red M3 'vert and a Grey E39 M5. (for now at least)

As of today, there are 135 cars registered.
We are really humpin' it now!!! 7 days a week, 12-14 hours a day. Still waiting for some parts, but they will all be here next week. Motor still needs to go in, but all the suspension is all back on and the interior is 3/4 done. I NEED SOME HELP!!!!! ANYONE????? Boy am I tired.

Posted: Aug 01, 2009 8:27 PM
by EuroShark
Can I sleep in your garage if I drive out to help? :laugh:

Posted: Aug 01, 2009 9:09 PM
by RonP
Can I sleep in your garage if I drive out to help?
Dude, you can sleep on my couch![/code]

Posted: Aug 02, 2009 1:00 AM
by Keith
RonP wrote:We are really humpin' it now!!! 7 days a week, 12-14 hours a day. Still waiting for some parts, but they will all be here next week. Motor still needs to go in, but all the suspension is all back on and the interior is 3/4 done. I NEED SOME HELP!!!!! ANYONE????? Boy am I tired.
If you were closer I would definitely be giving you a hand, sorry, good luck, see ya in a couple weeks, roughly.

Posted: Aug 02, 2009 7:08 PM
by downernsp
Great work can't wait to see her when you're done Ron very jealous.

Posted: Aug 02, 2009 8:18 PM
by RonP
Great work can't wait to see her when you're done Ron very jealous
Don't be jealous, be happy! You were, and are a big part of this build.

Posted: Aug 02, 2009 8:50 PM
by japandrew73
Looking awesome. Very interesting, the part about all early Hartge's being gold.

Let me know when you want me to come in for some help with the headlamp cleaning system