Project topic US M5 to Euro conversion, Zobelbraun

[ovide]

I have to admit that it will be hard to let this beauty go once she's ready....but it's the start of a new business strategy I want to set.

Small steps make this M5 get closer to its goal every day.



Fender flares make any E28 look great.



Can't wait to get the interior in, that will really show the beautiful combination of the bronze windows combined with the shadowline and zobelbraun.



Slowly the engine bay is prepped for its new hart







Front flares also installed



Yes, this car deserves a badge!



Brand new shadowline taillights....



Company License Plate Holders



Nice ass, waiting for the bumper!




And the cherry on the cake....a nice BMW blue rag....

[wkohler]

I think I'm going to need some of those plate frames.

[Adam W in MN]

I think I'm going to need some of those plate frames.

Would that fit an E12?

[tig]

Ivo: Setting the bar high. Wow.

[vinceg101]

I think I'm going to need some of those plate frames.

x2 on this. Pack a bunch into the container, please.

This is looking awesome; great work.

[Hffvdbl]

Ivo, that is a work of art. Ditto on the plate frames!

[marek]

Car will be stunning when complete. But it does look a bit familiar

I absolutely love my zoebelbraun M5

[miamibeamer]

Beautiful work!!!

[Pavel]

I not longer feel bad about swapping my exterior from schwarz to sth else.

[Collin380]

Ivo, superb!

[puma1824]

Outstanding job!

[geordi]

I think I'm going to need some of those plate frames.

x2 on this. Pack a bunch into the container, please.

This is looking awesome; great work.

In for the plates too! I'm sure you can spare to fit a few into the container this year.

Outstanding! Just outstanding.

[ovide]

Engine came back from the shop, they did an excellent job....



it's like unwrapping x-mass gifts!





Installed bumpers, valance, headlights, wipers etc.








It all not only is as new, it also looks as new....



Only struggle I have is to buy the new brake fluid canister at $150 :-(


Headlights are complete brand new Hella / BMW and worth their money!


I choose to go for the French look yellow lights as it contrasts perfect with the brown

[Cooperman]

Inspiring work, Ivo.

[Hffvdbl]

The pictures of the block and head are great!

[MicahO]

Good lord that's gorgeous. I love the color, and the execution is outstanding.

[grahamular]

Hi Ivo...looks incredible! Are you expecting this to find a new home in the EU somewhere, or shipped back to the US?

-Graham

[Hffvdbl]

Ivo, I forgot to ask what brand of Pistons those are in the rebuilt block? OEM?

[ovide]

Ivo, I forgot to ask what brand of Pistons those are in the rebuilt block? OEM?

OEM BMW Euro M88 pistons 10,5 compression rate
Part number 11251318680

[bkbimmer]

That is going to be a nice daily driver.

[BDKawey]

that color is fantastic and I can dig the yellow beams with it for sure.

[Nyc Dito]

beautiful build!

[jhh925]

Wow. Inspiring and intimidating.

[GaAlpinaOwner]

This is coming together very very nice....look forward to the progress!

[delvin]

Well I see the finished product on facebook, stunning. Absolutely beautiful. I'll patiently wait for the build update