BMW e28 restoration update 30/12/12
02-06-2012, 10:21 PM
#1
BMW e28 restoration update 30/12/12
We have had a bmw e28 for about 22 years now ,it sadly has become a bit too rotton ,the hunt was on for another to replace it ,back in the 1970,s 80s and 90s my father owned a bmw franchise ,as it happened we found this black one on ebay that we actually sold new ,only located in sudbury, also a 520i auto ,so popped up with steve in his van and trailer to have a look ,car turned out to be very solid with only a few minor bits needing welding ,and it had the service book stamped up with our dealer stamps (had to have it) 
car was a bit sad looking and the exhaust was hanging off but me and stu could see through this ,deal was done and off we went .plan is to go through the whole car top to bottom in our spare time but still keep it on the road .using the other one for donar bits as we have some good bits on it .
Paintwork got a quick correction to see the potential .
As you can see the plastic have faded and the bumpers have took a beating .
Interior is in good condition ,just dirty ,but we have an S E interior in the other one to swop .
Dash is common to crack on these ,we already had a spare
This is our original dealer sticker ,when we sold the garage i took all the stickers and plate stuff
Few pics of the two together
These pics are about a month old (above) i will add more to get it up to date
car was a bit sad looking and the exhaust was hanging off but me and stu could see through this ,deal was done and off we went .plan is to go through the whole car top to bottom in our spare time but still keep it on the road .using the other one for donar bits as we have some good bits on it . Paintwork got a quick correction to see the potential .
As you can see the plastic have faded and the bumpers have took a beating .
Interior is in good condition ,just dirty ,but we have an S E interior in the other one to swop .
Dash is common to crack on these ,we already had a spare
This is our original dealer sticker ,when we sold the garage i took all the stickers and plate stuff
Few pics of the two together
These pics are about a month old (above) i will add more to get it up to date
Last edited by Twins; 30-12-2012 at 05:07 PM.
02-06-2012, 10:47 PM
#3
Looks nice and clean for its age polished up well too.I remember my uncle having one on a c plate in silver he kept it for years brought it when it was only a year or two old was a auto too. How would you fit a tow bar with the centre exhaust??I have always wondered that..
02-06-2012, 10:55 PM
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Next stage is the exhaust ,was blowing very badly when we got the car and was a pattern part ,knowing the people who worked for my father most are still in the bmw network ,our old parts manager is supplying alll the new bits for us 
First up ,complete genuine exhaust and all the fittings
Downpipes are stainless
Also manifold off to fit new gaskets
Quiet as a mouse now
First up ,complete genuine exhaust and all the fittings
Downpipes are stainless
Also manifold off to fit new gaskets
Quiet as a mouse now
02-06-2012, 10:57 PM
#5
Looks nice and clean for its age polished up well too.I remember my uncle having one on a c plate in silver he kept it for years brought it when it was only a year or two old was a auto too. How would you fit a tow bar with the centre exhaust??I have always wondered that..
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02-06-2012, 11:23 PM
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Black dot is rust hole
Old bumper past its best
Bits stripped down ,old bits of bumper have been shot blasted inside to get rid of any rusty bits ,our friend scott is doing this for us ,he also worked for our father and now has his own ding and dent firm
Next up are the wheels ,the m5 runs 16" wheels and these are like hens teeth ,the next best thing for the look is the bmw e38 7 series 16" ,picked a set up local ,just need to change the tyres for thinner ones
Pic showing new wheels against ones on car ,michelin primacy 205/55/16 fitted
Old bumper past its best
Bits stripped down ,old bits of bumper have been shot blasted inside to get rid of any rusty bits ,our friend scott is doing this for us ,he also worked for our father and now has his own ding and dent firm
Next up are the wheels ,the m5 runs 16" wheels and these are like hens teeth ,the next best thing for the look is the bmw e38 7 series 16" ,picked a set up local ,just need to change the tyres for thinner ones
Pic showing new wheels against ones on car ,michelin primacy 205/55/16 fitted
Last edited by Twins; 02-06-2012 at 11:26 PM.
02-06-2012, 11:34 PM
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Bumper irons going off for blast and satin black powder coat
Rear lights are next ,one was damaged ,sourced a brand new old stock chrome one ,this needed painting ,the other one came from the other car but was looking tired so was freshened up aswell
rubbed down masked and etch primed
primer
satin black
old and new
Fully refurbed ,also new genuine gaskets fitted
Rear lights are next ,one was damaged ,sourced a brand new old stock chrome one ,this needed painting ,the other one came from the other car but was looking tired so was freshened up aswell
rubbed down masked and etch primed
primer
satin black
old and new
Fully refurbed ,also new genuine gaskets fitted
03-06-2012, 12:10 AM
#17
Got the bumpers back from paint.
new rubbers
Bolts behind rubbers coated in waxoyl
Irons all minty fresh from blasting
all new clips
number plate support refurbed
All built up
Before building back of bumper was given two coats of smooth black hammerite for extra protection
Then coated in waxoyl
Bumper all fitted on ,had the clear lenses on the white one for years ,think it suited the white ,did not feel the same with black .
Ordered up some genuine ambers
love the look now
Next up was new plates ,i used my spares from years back to make up the geniune L.J.K garages dealer plates with the correct old style font
new rubbers
Bolts behind rubbers coated in waxoyl
Irons all minty fresh from blasting
all new clips
number plate support refurbed
All built up
Before building back of bumper was given two coats of smooth black hammerite for extra protection
Then coated in waxoyl
Bumper all fitted on ,had the clear lenses on the white one for years ,think it suited the white ,did not feel the same with black .
Ordered up some genuine ambers
love the look now
Next up was new plates ,i used my spares from years back to make up the geniune L.J.K garages dealer plates with the correct old style font
03-06-2012, 12:26 PM
#19
Next stage was the back bumper ,dug out a new rear rubber we had stored
Powder coated irons
All waxolyed
Fitted on and the shadowline fitted aswell
Boot spolier now fitted
Next up ,dug out of storage a rear parcel shelf with built in blind ,
needs a slight refurb
Got hold of some carpet dye
Big difference where i have not done yet
Speakers refurbed an back in
Top of the rear seat needed a bit doing as had slightly faded
Much better
Old interior pic showing old door card
Upgraded to these ones
Shelf and headrests
Rear end of interior complete
Powder coated irons
All waxolyed
Fitted on and the shadowline fitted aswell
Boot spolier now fitted
Next up ,dug out of storage a rear parcel shelf with built in blind ,
needs a slight refurb
Got hold of some carpet dye
Big difference where i have not done yet
Speakers refurbed an back in
Top of the rear seat needed a bit doing as had slightly faded
Much better
Old interior pic showing old door card
Upgraded to these ones
Shelf and headrests
Rear end of interior complete
03-06-2012, 12:43 PM
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Next stage was the m5 front lip ,dug one out from storage and gave it a rub down ,these where painted satin black from the factory when they was fitted to m5,s ,ours was stiill in the factory grey primer
Quick wash down
Rubbed down in primer
Painting
Drilling front valance
Fitted ,looking much better
Boot lid had some marks from old badge and someother defects so stu carried out some correction
Quick wash down
Rubbed down in primer
Painting
Drilling front valance
Fitted ,looking much better
Boot lid had some marks from old badge and someother defects so stu carried out some correction
03-06-2012, 01:59 PM
#29
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Lovely work and attention to detail as always. 
Keep the pics coming.
Keep the pics coming.
03-06-2012, 02:39 PM
#30
Team HOTHOT!
I'm LOVING that E28 - Stunning!
Reminds my of my olds mans first BMW - D25 UVH, 525i SE in manual with all the available electric stuff at the time - he bought it when it was 2 years old and kept it for a good few years
Reminds my of my olds mans first BMW - D25 UVH, 525i SE in manual with all the available electric stuff at the time - he bought it when it was 2 years old and kept it for a good few years
03-06-2012, 04:22 PM
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Fuck the scrapage scheme! Lol I love what you've done with this m8, looks like a time warp. Nice to see old cars being kept in use too.
Well done, keep it up!
Well done, keep it up!
03-06-2012, 06:17 PM
#34
Spare uncracked dash brought out from storage ,given an all purpose cleaner session then prepped for refurb
Old cracked dash
Old dash out
Ready to go in
New lighter and ashtray ordered and fitted ,also period radio from white car swopped over
Front seats and door cards swopped over and carpet shampooed
Next stage was to do the water pump and cambelt ,we called one of our old master techs from the garage ,who does bits and bobs for us ,and it turns out looking through the service book he put a cambelt on it back in 1995
Also changed the engine and gearbox mounts
Old covers off for painting
Old cracked dash
Old dash out
Ready to go in
New lighter and ashtray ordered and fitted ,also period radio from white car swopped over
Front seats and door cards swopped over and carpet shampooed
Next stage was to do the water pump and cambelt ,we called one of our old master techs from the garage ,who does bits and bobs for us ,and it turns out looking through the service book he put a cambelt on it back in 1995
Also changed the engine and gearbox mounts
Old covers off for painting
Last edited by Twins; 03-06-2012 at 06:20 PM.
03-06-2012, 11:39 PM
#37
More to update ,into the engine bay now working right through it .
New header tank already fitted in pics as old one was cracked when we bought the car so changed it over when the cambelt was done
Rocker cover off and prepped for paint ,found a product that replicates bare blasted ali ,so gave it a go ,very pleased with it
Air flow meter next ,black painted and masked up for silver
Inlet now off
Stripped and cleaned inside and out
Head and block will also get painted
New header tank already fitted in pics as old one was cracked when we bought the car so changed it over when the cambelt was done
Rocker cover off and prepped for paint ,found a product that replicates bare blasted ali ,so gave it a go ,very pleased with it
Air flow meter next ,black painted and masked up for silver
Inlet now off
Stripped and cleaned inside and out
Head and block will also get painted
04-06-2012, 12:08 AM
#39
Valve under inlet ,all rubber pipes are being renewed ,aswell as lots of fuel pipes and vac hoses etc
Cleaned up for paint
More cleaning and painting
inner wing stripped
Rust cure in lower section
50/50
Manifold getting a coat of factory grey ,second coat to go on when car ready to run
Cleaned up for paint
More cleaning and painting
inner wing stripped
Rust cure in lower section
50/50
Manifold getting a coat of factory grey ,second coat to go on when car ready to run
