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its an 82 633 with 86k, also came with a 533 motor, trans and rear end and a crap load of lichen as part of the purchase, it has sat & seen lots of moisture over the last 10 years.
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Re: my first low & slow build. previously know as "swamp thing"

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Looks pretty straight. Congratulations.
It's fun to take inventory on a new acquisition.
More pictures...
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I kinda liked the lichen paint job. Makes it look like a swamp shark :mrgreen:
Nice find!
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Re: my first low & slow build. also know as "swamp thing"

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Well i diddled with the swamp thing last weekend. fuel tank was cleaned and resealed. new fuel pumps, filters, hoses & clamps
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found an air tank
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Re: my first low & slow build. previously know as "swamp thing"

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Does it start yet? Hoe's the interior. And what does a shark that has sat moulding for 10 years actually cost?
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Cleaned up well!
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Really nice clean up, love than moss pic.
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Must be a NY car. Doofuses don't know what they have.............(I am referring to the seller and NOT the buyer for clarity sake.)
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sansouci wrote:Must be a NY car. Doofuses don't know what they have.............(I am referring to the seller and NOT the buyer for clarity sake.)
one would think so, the seller was an old timer with major health issues. This e24 and his e28 were all he talked about. he knew what he had, held onto it as long as he could.
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Shipper 01 wrote:Does it start yet? Hoe's the interior. And what does a shark that has sat moulding for 10 years actually cost?
so far i haven't made any attempt at starting it. i cranked it over with no fuel... it cranks!

The interiors a bit dry. Ive applied conditioner to the leather, that's about it.

cost wise, not sure. it was a gift and was paid for before pickup.
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zinnocoupe wrote:Really nice clean up, love than moss pic.
Pod wrote:Cleaned up well!
doesn't it :)
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parts are piling up thanks to the weather in ny.
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decided to go with viair 444's and airlift struts / management
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got a little mock antsy (the ash is real)
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gotta rethink that relief valve

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still waiting on a few deliveries.
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this is my first air install. advice not welcome.
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BamaE24 wrote:I kinda liked the lichen paint job. Makes it look like a swamp shark :mrgreen:
Nice find!
haha i should have just thrown a clear over it
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more parts came in today

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coolant hoses, bands, fuel cap and gaskets & complete suspension overhaul kit.
(in certain suspension locations i specifically bought the cheaper uro brand, i want to get an idea on the most affected e24 bushings on air)
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rc090 torn down & barrels sent off for polishing
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its aliiiiive!!
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looks like a good start!
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Re: my first low & slow build. previously know as "swamp thing"

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Nice going so far ... what is the model of them air struts struts and how far back did they set you.. I am seriously considering to go air on my ride and would like to get some info into it. thanks
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my purchase was made on bagriders.com which has promotions every once in a while.
looks like a 25% off airlift products is on now

Air Lift Performance 3H System+ Second Compressor Harness
Air Lift 75563 Universal Struts rears & Air Lift 75561 Universal Strut fronts
Viair 444C Compressor Dual Pack (Black) & AVS Aluminum 3 Gallon Air Tank

i spent 3300 on the above and a few other things for other projects
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It turns out i do have the time and some money for this project. So lets get to it shall we.
i just returned a rubber mount kit i purchased that belongs to the series 2 e24.

I have put together a bushing & steering parts list for my series 1 e24 that i hope will help others.
This list is without any front or rear strut support
All info below is from and on https://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/



630CSi and 633CSi Manual or Automatic M30 up To 09/1982 series1

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FRONT SUB FRAME
#4 wishbone to sub frame rubber mounting 31121119260 x2
#9 tension strut to wishbone Rubber Mounting 31122614103 x2
#20 (set) tension strut to sub frame set rubber mounting 31121123552
#3 right wishbone 31121108385, 31121108389
#3 left wishbone 31121108384, 31121108388
#10 wishbone ball joint???

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STEERING
#3 steering arm rubber mounting 32211115489 x2
#8 tie rod center 32211108070
#12 tie rod 32211124475 x2
#19 ball joint 32211114843 x2

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FRONT STABILIZER
#2 stabilizer rubber mount D=24MM? 31351118394 x2
#6 hex bolt M8X160 07119912595 x2
#7 plate 31351114570 x8
#8 rubber Ring 31351125712 x8
#9 spacer sleeve 31351125712 x4
#10 hex nut M8-8-ZNNIV SI 07119905515 x4

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REAR SUB FRAME
#2 set rubber mount D=30MM 33329058822 x2 (eccentric)
#2 set rubber mount D=30MM 33329061945 x2
#7 axle carrier to body rubber mount 33311108755 (left)
#7 axle carrier to body rubber mount 33311108756 (right)

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REAR STABILIZER
#2 hex nut M8-8-ZNNIV SI 07119905515 x2
#6 stabilizer rubber mount D=16MM 33551103492 x2
#9 rubber ring 31351125712 x8
#7 hex bolt 07119912595 M8X160 x2
#8 plate 31351114570 x8
#10 spacer sleeve 31352654108 x2

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DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT
#14 differential to body rubber mount 33171126951
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the seller was an old timer with major health issues. This e24 and his e28 were all he talked about. he knew what he had, held onto it as long as he could.[/quote]

One thing I am learning as I get older, unless you bury me in my 6, I can't take it with me.
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cremate and mix my ashes in hi test

got the fog lights working
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decided to do this myself
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m8x160 bolts, stock spacers, new bushings & i got the washers from a camaro
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valve adjustment
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bought a master cylinder rebuild kit but found a pitted bore so had to replace it
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that dont look right
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everyone asks me for either gloss or wrinkle black
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Hi Sharkade

What did you use to reseal your gas tank?
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Could we please see more pics of your wheel polishing set-up?

TIA.
They are ALWAYS rustier than you thought!!!!!!
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