1988 BMW 635csi PROJECT COMPLETE - FINALLY!

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1988 BMW 635csi PROJECT COMPLETE - FINALLY!

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Joined up summer of 2014 after deciding to put all my efforts into completing the restoration of my 1988 BMW 635csi which had been sitting idle in a garage for 17 years. The car has 178k miles, 5 Speed, LachSilber exterior and Silber interior. I have a brand new in the box rear spoiler but undecided if I should install. Been on the road for a week and ready to put into storage for the winter. Can't wait for the spring 2017.

Body:
New paint
New Rims and Pirelli Tires
All New Lights and Bulbs
All New Exhaust
New Rear Badging
New Bonnet and Trunk Emblems
New Door Gaskets

Engine:
New Hood insulation, decals, plugs, caps and rubber gaskets
New hood Grill Inserts
New Fuse Box Cover
New hoses for wiper system
New Hoses and Belts
New Upgraded Radiator and Fan
New Fuel and Oil Pump
New Valve Seal
New Clutch, Flywheel
New Alternator
New Driveshaft, Shift Linkage
Valve Adjustment
A/C Upgraded
New Dinan Chip
Full Tune-Up

Suspension
New Bilstein shocks
Dinan front and rear Sway bar
New Springs from Ireland Engineering
New Tie Rods
New Rotors and Brake Pads

Interior
New Center Console with New Seat Switches
Original Dash
Re-dyed leather to original OEM Silber Color - Gliptone Leather cleaner and conditioner
New Kenwood Radio with all new speakers
New Shift Knob
New Headlight Switch
New Cig Lighter Switch
New Front and Rear Floor Matts
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Kevin
1988 BMW 635csi, 5-speed
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Kevin
1988 BMW 635csi, 5-speed
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1988 BMW 635csi, 5-speed
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Absolutely gorgeous.
What a great feeling it must be to reach such a milestone.

If you don't mind my asking, who did you source the Rondel 58's from?
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Nice!
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