E39 Touring M5

Peter@AEW

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A bit of progress on the touring.
Although we cut the floor from the sedan I was not entirely sure that the thickness of metal used in the sedan would be sufficient for the touring so I acquired 1.2mm steel to cut a new floor from.

A few pics of the new floor in place although not welded in yet.

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Benji

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That is a lot of work that goes into the floor, didn't realise the boot slam panel also needs to be removed. Good progress
 

Peter@AEW

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excuse my ignorance Peter. Was the floor cut for exhaust/fuel tank reasons?
It was cut and modified to accommodate the right rear silencer as well as the battery.
Normal e39 cars have a spare wheel and battery location on right rear.
M5 uses a flat floor and the battery is located in a tub center of the boot.
 
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