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by randall977
Wed Oct 31, 2018 10:05 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1982 CSi Resto
Replies: 120
Views: 77523

Re: 1982 CSi Resto

Thanks for the replies. When I stripped the paint back it looked like the trunk / boot gutter was black...well that'll save a job then!
by randall977
Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:58 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1982 CSi Resto
Replies: 120
Views: 77523

Re: 1982 CSi Resto

Thanks for the comments! It is fun putting back the parts I've been preparing for the last few months - also all the new parts. Can anyone confirm the areas which should be painted black? I think they should be; 1. Rear licence plate surround. 2. Boot (trunk) gutter. 3. Sills. 4. Roof trim gutters -...
by randall977
Tue Oct 30, 2018 12:34 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1982 CSi Resto
Replies: 120
Views: 77523

Re: 1982 CSi Resto

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by randall977
Mon Oct 29, 2018 10:41 pm
Forum: Useful links
Topic: Attaching rear spoiler.
Replies: 2
Views: 6995

Re: Attaching rear spoiler.

Thanks Ron, very useful. Wish I had seen the instruction; 'heat the adhesive strip to remove the spoiler' before spending ages with a scraper a few months back.
by randall977
Sun Oct 28, 2018 11:07 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: 635 CSi UK
Replies: 5
Views: 3270

Re: 635 CSi UK

My favourite bit is; 'stupid comentes and blablabla plase keep for you , i am not intrested'
by randall977
Sun Oct 28, 2018 6:44 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Pre 83 Fog Light Bracket
Replies: 1
Views: 2063

Re: Pre 83 Fog Light Bracket

Worked something out...

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by randall977
Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:54 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Pre 83 Fog Light Bracket
Replies: 1
Views: 2063

Pre 83 Fog Light Bracket

I have the pre 83 fog lights but I'm missing the brackets. Could anyone show me a picture of these so I can fabricate them...or sell them to me (UK)?

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by randall977
Thu Oct 25, 2018 7:34 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: 635 CSi UK
Replies: 5
Views: 3270

635 CSi UK

This is definitely worth a read, seen it on eBay too - fantastic!

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1047946
by randall977
Thu Oct 25, 2018 7:15 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Non runner...l1984 635csi UK Euro model end Vin 8185999
Replies: 5
Views: 3437

Re: Non runner...l1984 635csi UK Euro model end Vin 8185999

I had job getting mine started - I think in the end it was the Flywheel position sensor - these you can test. Have you by-passed the onboard computer immobiliser?
by randall977
Thu Oct 25, 2018 7:11 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: Bmw e24 635csi Auto Arctic Sky Blue
Replies: 3
Views: 3795

Re: Bmw e24 635csi Auto Arctic Sky Blue

Thanks for posting the photos - it looks nice - kind of like the twin exhausts...but not the wheels! The colour is unusual - I assume special order. Does it have any history and what are your plans for her?
by randall977
Wed Oct 24, 2018 10:18 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1982 CSi Resto
Replies: 120
Views: 77523

Re: 1982 CSi Resto

...and today...

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by randall977
Tue Oct 23, 2018 7:18 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1982 CSi Resto
Replies: 120
Views: 77523

Re: 1982 CSi Resto

Today...

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by randall977
Sat Oct 20, 2018 11:17 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: eBay UK 83' 635 CSi
Replies: 2
Views: 1877

eBay UK 83' 635 CSi

This looks interesting, I wonder what it will go for? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1983-BMW-635CSI-ONLY-74k-OUTSTANDING-ORIGINAL-CONDITION/142975236330 When I paint stripped my car I found that it had black paint around the rear number plate, the boot lid gutter and side window gutters - I'm keen to r...
by randall977
Thu Oct 18, 2018 6:11 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1982 CSi Resto
Replies: 120
Views: 77523

Re: 1982 CSi Resto

Next week it will be finished... The Cavalier Convertible has been sold, the 928 was bought by the garage owner when it was a year old, only done 30k.

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by randall977
Fri Oct 12, 2018 9:33 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1982 CSi Resto
Replies: 120
Views: 77523

Re: 1982 CSi Resto

Thanks for the comments. I wondered if anyone would spot the Cav!

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by randall977
Sun Oct 07, 2018 7:40 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1982 CSi Resto
Replies: 120
Views: 77523

Re: 1982 CSi Resto

The car's been with the body shop for a few weeks. The chap doing the work is really good so I'm quite excited to see it finished (next week). He sent me some photos, see here;

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by randall977
Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:55 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1986 628CSi Restoration
Replies: 9
Views: 8336

Re: 1986 628CSi Restoration

Good work, great to see your project progressing. Do you think it'll be difficult to get the chrome strips back into the rubber screen surround? I've got to do this job soon...
by randall977
Sun Sep 23, 2018 8:04 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: How many left 2018 UK?
Replies: 4
Views: 3431

How many left 2018 UK?

Just had a look and the results are here;

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by randall977
Sun Sep 23, 2018 12:38 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Cleaning up aluminum B pillar trim
Replies: 1
Views: 2121

Re: Cleaning up aluminum B pillar trim

If Autosol doesn't work then you'd have to get it re chrome affect anodised...which I guess would be pretty expensive. I've had to do a lot of chrome retrieval on my car - you can't do too much to the anodised layer otherwise you will go through it - polished aluminium looks fine but it's not quite ...
by randall977
Mon Sep 17, 2018 8:41 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Headlight sides
Replies: 10
Views: 7332

Re: Headlight sides

My headlight assemblies are E12 based as fitted in the factory to my car. My original main beams, from the 1980's, are identical in every way to the new ones 'Made in Germany' large Hella symbol etc - see photo here;

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by randall977
Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:41 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Name that part
Replies: 5
Views: 4216

Re: Name that part

Yes - well done! I'll pm you...
by randall977
Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:20 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Best period audio
Replies: 12
Views: 8361

Re: Best period audio

Thanks for the really interesting and useful replies. I've gone for a Continental head unit and have x4 new 6x4 speakers which I want to fit in the original locations - these are from the US and appear on paper to be pretty good and fit the holes etc. I think you're right that I will need a sub to g...
by randall977
Wed Sep 12, 2018 7:15 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: UK Highline
Replies: 7
Views: 5088

Re: UK Highline

Sorry, I did see the other thread...then forgot. Anyhow, it does look good!
by randall977
Tue Sep 11, 2018 10:34 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Fuel but no spark
Replies: 8
Views: 4675

Re: Fuel but no spark

Hi Machbuffet, I started restoring my car just before Christmas - it hadn't run for 9 years. I had a very frustrating few months trying to get the car started and went through everything 10 times. In the end I can't be sure why it started but replacing the cold start valve might have been the key. A...