Restoration: e34 M5 (metallic dolphin)

[Nic_s]

That cover is for the plate on boot lit right? Don't think I've ever noticed a special cover of sorts. Will take a closer look now to see if mine is still 100%.

 

[Raybimmer]

Is the angle iron for the cover of the hole on top of the cement or recessed to allow the cover to be level with the cement around it ?

 

[Raybimmer]

The 540i M does not have this piece , no screw holes etc .. It looks as if it sits around the rear number plate lights .

 

[Adi]

That is angle iron, awaiting the floor screed, then its level and I need to weld a grid for the hole.

Correct that piece sits behind the number plate lights, firt time I have seen it, has a BMW number on, but can not find it anywhere.......

Its amazing stripping the one car and learning as I go along

 

[Adi]

got some much needed spares thanx Luis! Will post pics shortly!

 

[Adi]

have been busy for the last few days busy rebuilding the sound material under the parcel shelf, and have managed to re-key a M5 lock.....
Have posted the DIY results in the DIY section......

 

[Leon]

How is the progress on the M5?:fencelook:

 

[Raybimmer]

I need to get the damm barrel out the drivers door lock....one day I will open the 540iM from the drivers door :thumbs:

 

[Adi]

easy done, took one out last weekend, and used the bits and pieces to re-key a boot lock for Ant, the whole handle needs to be removed, taken out completely, then you can strip down, and remove barrel, plan around 2-3 hours for this. Have you got a new barrel?

 

[Raybimmer]

I see on realoem it may be the same as late e36 , so will have do do some looking soon !!

 

[Adi]

can I get you a barrel? Will you be able to re-key it? Or do you need the whole door handle thing......? Can get you a handle with barrel, when next at the scrap yard, have plenty!

Have a complete set, with ignition and doors and boot for sale maybe.......

 

[Raybimmer]

Adi at the moment I am going to replace the complete sunroof as the previous owner had the rooflining done in black to match the seats and the lid flew out .....
Bought the whole contraptionfrom a fellow fanatic and will be busy with this . Will have to have lining redone as well as c-pillars etc .....
:idea:Start making a parts list......December hols.....Gauteng here I come !!

 

[Adi]

Done deal, will have a list ready by then...!

 

[Adi]

so I bought this today, will still be a while before I can put it in the car, but, I have it now.......

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=221078608891

 

[maximus]

Any updates? :=):

 

[Adi]

Update to follow, have taken pics need to upload.....!

 

[maximus]

:joy:

 

[Wes]

:thumbs::thumbs:

 

[Adi]

ok, so here is the update, car is now in the garage (almost finished with that project), inside completely stripped, looks like the doors are ok to respray without to much work......
Exhaust needs some work, contemplating replacement, or going stainless steel......

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garage doors are comming next week, then its only the ceiling and the paving to be done!

 

[Nic_s]

Making great progress. :thumb:

Just a thought though... every time you drop something in the garage it's gonna end up in the pit if Murphy has his way.