I have got another question about the kidneys of the car. I hope you understand what I say, I translated the word quite litterally from Dutch . I mean the aloy things between the headlights...
Is there a difference in kidneys for a car before and after the facelift? I have found a pair of new kidneys for a BMW 6 series from 1985 but mine is from 1980. Is this a problem?
I have got another question about the kidneys of the car. I hope you understand what I say, I translated the word quite litterally from Dutch . I mean the aloy things between the headlights...
Is there a difference in kidneys for a car before and after the facelift? I have found a pair of new kidneys for a BMW 6 series from 1985 but mine is from 1980. Is this a problem?
Kidney grilles were the same throughout production - 1976 right through to 1989
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Thats a good deal Bimmer. After a quick search here in the US finding them for no less than 45 dollars each I settled on a used pair from Ebay for much less.
six wrote:Thats a good deal Bimmer. After a quick search here in the US finding them for no less than 45 dollars each I settled on a used pair from Ebay for much less.
Good luck
-IC
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Thanks!!
I hope my car will be ready after this winter. I really look forward to drive it for the first time . Which one do you have?
Yes, winter is the time to do it. Will your's be a big restoration?
I also plan to improve my six, an '87 635csi (US version). It won't be a huge project - I hope - though the list of improvements & repairs is growing. The previous owner had clearly hit something that dented both front grills so I will be happy to get them replaced.
Yes I can see the damage. I hope you find a new one soon. Is it your daily car?
Mine car will be restored completly! I have a got a 635csi from 1980 in shadowline look. Everything will be renewed.
- I will put a new paint on the car -> diamond black
- I have got a damaged sport interior, but will replace it with a normal leather interior which looks like new
- new steeringwheel, gearchanger, new spoilers, logo's, toolkit
- I will put a manual airco init
- other aloys -> Alpina's which will be "redone" with new tyres
- new clutch
- the engine will be revised
- maybe a VERY slightly lowered suspension???
- new front spoiler with integrated foglights
- ...
Thanks Bimmer - as I said, I have found some used kidney grills that are in great shape from Ebay so no problem there.
Being that I live in the city my daily driver is a 150cc scooter, which frees up the six for a short list of other more anticipated occassions. That said it will soon go under-cover for most of the winter - hopefully emerging next spring in better shape, with a few mods done.
Your list is a formidable one and when you accomplish such a restoration you will be beeming, Bimmer.
As for the front spoiler you found I am sure that other members here would be curious to know more details.
. I mean the aloy things between the headlights...
. Which one do you have?
