TLC for my neglected '81 320/6, - lots of pics, enjoy...

[-fm-]

she looks very nice, ripple free body.

no, i didn't search for boon ming. just bought some parts on saturday at my usual shop.

 

[Eggie86]

Looking good! :top:

 

[arifazman]

eggie86>thank you..


-fm->okay bro..dont forget to keep update about your restoration process ya..

 

[-fm-]

tomorrow's to do list,

installing new rear absorbers and this:

i'm also removing the seats, door trim, chrome trimmings etc, i'm planning to send for rust repair, welding
next week hopefully.

 

[-fm-]

hi, i managed to install the rear absorbers earlier today. i also replaced the unoriginal spring with the original E21s. the ride and handling is much improved now. there's no wallowing or gelek gelek :top: when cornering now. the ride height is back to standard. can't afford sport springs and bilstein sports at this moment. pics...

seats removed to have access to top mount nuts. it won't get back into the car
because i am sending the car for rust repair soon.

good shock towers, no rust on both sides

both removed and the spring compressor

compressing the spring to remove top mounts

can you see the difference?. original E21 on the right. sorry, i don't want a "wiralution" look
hehe

in progress

installed. so shiny i know i know, the underbody urgently needs cleaning and paint.

After everything was completed, i can't explain this bizarre thing, but a
small 3 transformed into a big 7.

hehehehehehe!!!
that is all for this week, cheers

 

[Maniac]

-fm- i truly admire your passion!
will definitely pop in ever so often to follow up on restoration progress of this beauty.

 

[Eggie86]

Hoi, from E21 to E23??? How come? :biggrin:

 

[-fm-]

-fm- i truly admire your passion!
will definitely pop in ever so often to follow up on restoration progress of this beauty.

Hi maniac... thanks
restoration? no lah... it's just a weekend DIY to turn her into a reliable daily driver, not up to the level of a garage queen.

Hoi, from E21 to E23??? How come? :biggrin:

hmm, i wished she turned into an E92 M3 GTS, hmm but what to do ?
:biggrin:

 

[Eggie86]

hmm, i wished she turned into an E92 M3 GTS, hmm but what to do ?
:biggrin:

Wakaka. How true.

Then ah, how I wish mine suddenly becomes a genuine Alpina B12... :biggrin:

So, E23 new project?

 

[-fm-]

Wakaka. How true.

Then ah, how I wish mine suddenly becomes a genuine Alpina B12... :biggrin:

So, E23 new project?

you're in the process to make your e32 look like the Alpina right? good...
no, the e23 is my uncle's. if i want to embark on a new project, i've to sell the e21. i have limited funds

 

[Eggie86]

you're in the process to make your e32 look like the Alpina right? good...
no, the e23 is my uncle's.

Haha yes, you pointed that out succinctly.

LOOK LIKE. :biggrin:

 

[-fm-]

hi guys...looks like my project will be on hold for a few months. i was involved in a motorcycle accident on 7 June, broke both my thigh bones
i can't even walk right now, just recuperating slowly at home.
i'll update when i'm mobile again.

 

[bmw7833]

Rest well bro.

 

[-fm-]

thanks bro

 

[JFT63]

hi guys...looks like my project will be on hold for a few months. i was involved in a motorcycle accident on 7 June, broke both my thigh bones
i can't even walk right now, just recuperating slowly at home.
i'll update when i'm mobile again.

sorry to hear that..get well soon bro

 

[BobTheBuilder]

Sorry to hear the bad news bro.... get well soon...

 

[arifazman]

get well soon bro.

 

[aidilj]

sorry to hear that, wish you a speedy recovery..

 

[Eggie86]

Get well soon bro.

 

[e21jbk]

Hi there FM, I follow with interest, as once i was doing up my E21 too, long time ago. Now still own the E21 1981 316. Keep the spirit up, Wish you speedy recovery too. cheers