Jeff Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 as the title says i have been saying for a while i will get pictures up of the 530i well today is the day. this is my 1975 530i it has 80,000 original miles 4 speed manual. the goodits a car it runs if you hot wire it and vacuum feed gas in the intake has all trimthe clutch workshas cool wooden shift knob the better than good it needs body work plenty of rust to fixneeds floor pansneeds trunk floorneed to rewire the car mice have tried but no success the brakes work as long as you don't need themmoss has taken control of almost every sealthe seats are nice and dry you can write your name in themthe mice made the glove box there bathroom there is plenty more but here is some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KaiserRolls Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 the goodits a car hahah also lol'd at the brakes looks like a cold winter project outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 I love those things. you lucky man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Hey! I have that throttle body too! Looks like a fun project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milwaukeeandy Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 that description makes me hate my M3 and want this car intead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 that description makes me hate my M3 and want this car intead it better 'you can make your m3 just like this just park it in a field for 23 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Many rust. Moss sum. Epic a bit. This is rad, because first gen 5 series. Sorta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Oh nelly. That looks like a lot of work. Do you plan to restore to OEM or what is your goal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 I know you love working on your own cars but you realize you could pick one of these up in great shape for like $2k, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Oh nelly. That looks like a lot of work. Do you plan to restore to OEM or what is your goal? Most likely I will go for oem maybe some minor modifications. I know you love working on your own cars but you realize you could pick one of these up in great shape for like $2k, right? Ha yea I do know but like you said I love doing the work. Bringing cars back from the grave is my favorite and there brand new afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Ha yea I do know but like you said I love doing the work. Bringing cars back from the grave is my favorite and there brand new afterwards. Exactly, it's about the journey not the destination. Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Exactly, it's about the journey not the destination.This point exactly it's just more fun to do the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 I know you love working on your own cars but you realize you could pick one of these up in great shape for like $2k, right?Where have you seen an e12 for 2k? I know someone possibly interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 I looked at one for $1800 that was mint with only 8x,xxx miles a while ago and passed on it. Was in the Racine area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Most likely I will go for oem maybe some minor modifications. Ha yea I do know but like you said I love doing the work. Bringing cars back from the grave is my favorite and there brand new afterwards. Jeff we suffer from the same disease haha, although you seem to make more forward progress then me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Jeff we suffer from the same disease haha, although you seem to make more forward progress then meha I'm trying to get started on it but all i did so far is take the wind shield and rear window out. work has tied me up long hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 well as snap requested i do not have too much time right now to work on the e12 but i got a little bit of cleaning don't mostly mouse nesting under the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 the dog on the right (shadow) later that day locked me out of the car for reasons unknown and dog on left (koby) was wondering why i was standing outside in the cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Some progress is progress! How's work been treating you? Still workin' ya like crazy eh? Can't wait to see what you do with this 5'er Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Me likey pictures! Keep on grinding away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamRod E28 Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 another person with 5er disease need to do work on my e28 soon need to get her ready for spring looks good mang!! good luck with the project. Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Work is good just busy and have the house that needs some work also.First 5 series hope to have it on the road in a couple years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 went to the garage yesterday and got a little bit done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Needs a good cleaning!! Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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