IntroDoucin tha 71' Bavaria

[Rickysbmw320i]

Long time listener, first time caller....

First off, some damn nice cars in here, keep up the good work guys!

And now to introduce my project.
History.... (you do not have to read, but it is entertaining)

Basically I picked up a Bavaria up in Oregon a couple months ago.I traded a 1994 Cherokee for the car.

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All I knew was that the car was in Portland, OR and I was in SF.

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The car had been sitting for years and it ran fine when it was parked. Me and 3 buddies drove up and planned to drive it home.

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When we got there, we found a broken fan clutch and leaky fuel lines so the engine could not pump fuel. We fixed that after 3 hours in 112 degree weather. We are on the road!

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The trip: Took 3 days.
Gas was first.

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The very first thing that went wrong less then a mile away from your house was the throttle cable. There is a spline that was stripped so we fixed that at some gas station. It was so hot (i think 110) and a guy gave us some free waters and then another mechanic came by and asked if we needed anything. We did need a spring to hold the carbs shut. So we got that and the stripped spine fixed within 2 hours.

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Code showing his appreciation of H2O

We started to head down the road to "horsepower freaks" to go and visit. We got there and hung out for a bit....

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but when we were walking back to the car, we noticed it was dripping from the transmission pretty bad. So we pulled into a shop real quick and tightened the tranny bolt. People were so nice there.

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As we started to head home, we pulled out of the driveway and the car shut down. So after a couple hours of trying to figure out what it was, we realized the fuel pump was clogged, so we had a spare in the trunk plugged that in and primed the system.Note everytime we had to fix something, we had to pull out about 100lbs of shit out of the trunk.

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It started up and again and we were off. Solid Driving that night! No problems, we were so happy.Minus the heat...:mad


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Ryan
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Me

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11:00pm that night I was sitting in the back seat and noticed the center divide was very bright. What could that be? Police? shit! Nope! We were on fire.... We pull over, through everything out of the car as quick as we could and threw it onto the shoulder. Pablo Saved the bavaria and put out the fire. We were 20 miles south of Eugene, OR on I-5. We didn't know that and we tried to call for police but only my phone had battery out of the 4 we had. So after 1.5 hours, a tow truck found us and hauled us to Eugine and dropped us off in a neighborhood. We walked to a motel, and finally got some sleep since we were up from 8 the previous night when we left SF.

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The next morning we looked at the damage. Note we have no money or phones. We found a little german shop we pushed the car to.

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Yes, Pablo had a chance to ghost ride ride it

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We checked out the damage real quick. They needed the lift and helped us so much by just letting us check it for a couple of minutes We must have drank their whole 5 gallons of cold crisp water. We were so dehydrated.

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To our surprise...

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The drivers side rear brake must have been rubbing and caused so much heat it caught fire. It split the brake disc in half. So we pushed it again down the street and jacked up the car using the oem bmw tools, and removed the brake rotor. bolted the wheel back on. Thankfully the fire cause the whole caliper to seized so we didn't have to bleed the system. We also managed to get distracted by lighting a squished squirrel on fire.

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We headed off and no problems occurred until we got to the State park by the CA border. We noticed the passenger side rear wheel was very hot. So we jacked it up, and pulled the brake disc on that side too. SO we had no rear brakes.

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And back onto the road...Until....Problems!
We started to get to Eureka,CA. Around 11:00pm. Then realized we had NO BRAKES! We downshifted to a roll at an exit and found ourselves in an abandoned denny's. We had no idea what was going on. After 2 hours we found out that the rear caliper finally un siezed and was leaking causing no pressure in the system. So we found a fence and snapped the tip off to fit it in between the calipers where the rotor would be.

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That seemed to work. The next 6 hours we headed home with 1.5 brakes. The right front work way to good and the left front barely worked.
We did get home finally and I left it alone for about 2 weeks.

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I Then drove it to my friends shop where I was going to overhaul everything mechanically.

Things I've done:
The old tranny was leaking to much for my liking so I decided I will somehow put a newer BMW 5-speed tranny in it.
-Put 5-speed Getrag 265/6
-New Shift linkage plate (e28)
-New clutch
-Machined Pressure plate
-New rear main seal
-New pilot bearing
-Had to fab up a cross member for the tranny
-Shortened and balanced the driveshaft
Brakes:
-New rotors
-New Calipers (2002 tii front calipers)
-New Pads
-New lines
Other things:
-17'' BBS style 5 wheels
-Tires
-New radiator
-Alternator from e28
-Sound system
-Fixed most the lights
-Another fuel of filter
-Wheel bearings
-Exhaust hangers
-Removed old cruise control unit
-Adjusted Carbs
-New fenders
-New bumper
-New bumper brackets
-valve cover gasket
-Fixed power steering leak
-Cap, Rotor, Plugs, etc

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So, I have been driving it every day (at least 60 miles a day) for the last several weeks and I couldn't be happier. I love the thing and have so more work to do.

Next is paint, some interior stuff, and coilovers.

I'll keep this thread updated as I go.



-Rick

[Stephen]

Epic so far.

[Fatandre]

Thats some nice stable you have there on your driveway

[Matt Jones]

That's some superb bodgework. Great tale and good luck with the project.

[Majend]

now that is an adventure!

[Effin' Euro]

damn....what a story!
im jealous though, the thing looks great!

[BadSeed]

Such an amazing story! Ha
And I have a sneaky suspicion that car is gonna be so tight ;)

[06impreza]

I have a pair of tan headrest for a Bavaria if you interested.. Can dye them.. Have the trunk brackets too..

Cars gonna be sick.. Can feel it..

[frink84]

awesome story and car. i love bavarias!

[OMG TSX]

EPIC!!!

but umm...
just wondering, but what would inspire such a person (you? or whoever that is) to wear uggs (or shoes of the sort) in that kind of weather?
LOL and nice gatorade btw.

[yurotrash]

I want one!

[Byron]

Damn what a story lol. I love Bavaria's, looking forward to updates.

[Steinke]

What a story!!!! good thing you guys know what your doing

such an awesome car. looks like you have gotten alot of work done so far!

and the clothing choices for the weather????? ugs really? haha

[Zack01GC]

I love Bavarias.

[Rickysbmw320i]

Thats some nice stable you have there on your driveway

Not mine but a friends.

I have a pair of tan headrest for a Bavaria if you interested.. Can dye them.. Have the trunk brackets too..

Cars gonna be sick.. Can feel it..

same color and material as my bavaria?

EPIC!!!

but umm...
just wondering, but what would inspire such a person (you? or whoever that is) to wear uggs (or shoes of the sort) in that kind of weather?
LOL and nice gatorade btw.

gatorade? and the guy with the german made slippers.... thats just normal behavior for our friend Ryan.



Thanks for the compliments. Glad some of you can see the potential. :)

[TheNeek]

hi ricky

I love the interior. Why'd you pull the front passenger fender? I hope we get to work on ours soon. I'll be watching your build closely. how much for the rebuilt caliper?

[Rickysbmw320i]

Thanks Nick! The interior is my favorite part no doubt! The calipers took about 2 weeks to find. Good luck! I know I grabbed the last one at 3 different places. But, they were about $54 a piece for the fronts, and $30 something for the rears. As for the fenders, I had to replace both of them. The PO must have had a bra on it for years and the top of the fenders were rusted through. :dunno The wierd thing is that there is no rust on this car at all. I was shocked.


Thanks!

[MikeG]

uggs? really?



cant wait to see the car all sorted out

[stealthfighter1]

dude awesome story , car looks awesome, good luck with it.

[Hartgeh27]

Damn what a trip cant wait to see what else u do to it.

[06impreza]

same color and material as my bavaria?

Pm sent

[Hotrun_bb]

great story.... Need MOAR pics of the new setup!

[Rickysbmw320i]

I will try to get some. It just is scary ugly right now in the front. 3 different colors and an anti-stance setup in the front. here are two to hold you over.

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The fire extinguisher is more of a joke than anything...

[OMG TSX]

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...look theres a gatorade bottle near the rear left wheel well

[M.Burroughs]

Lookin' good. I'm supremely jealous.

[BMWerke]

Wow.....great car....lookin forward to more pics!

[LuckyBoyOne3]

That adventure sounds like it was alot of fun.

[Chase]

wow what a story man. Must have been frustrating to say the least. Great looking car though

[audi666]

^^ agreed.

looking forward to the progression.

[jpod999]

That's a pretty intense trip...probably going to make the car more personal once it's done.

[Jase007]

Great car/

Used to have a '74 3.0Si (4 door, 4 speed) in the same color. Great car and sagged in back (like yours) b/c the springs wore out quickly .. was terrible on rear camber & tires.

[Neb]

crazy adventure. Looking forward to seeing the progress on this.

[Oxer]

I love stories like this.. Nothing better then a roadtrip full of mayhem and havoc.

Cant wait to see what else you do with it, Looks amazingly clean though... Good luck!

[CSBolger]

Good GAWD, that interior is bonkers!

Easily my favorite BMW sedan.

[magoo_lc1]

great story, i love the bodylines, cant wait for the progress

[slimadi]

Awesome thread good write up love the car to.

[D-LEM]

I adore Bavarias... Looks like an awesome project! :cool

[bozzy]

thats a hell of a trip. there the ones that give you the best memories though.

and the car looks great too.

[Dubmd]

I love stories like this.. Nothing better then a roadtrip full of mayhem and havoc.

Cant wait to see what else you do with it, Looks amazingly clean though... Good luck!
+1

and :rofl at the guy and his boots.

[UnitedWeStance...]

Awesome story and awesome car! I live in the bay area, I will be looking for this thing on the road! :D

[Rickysbmw320i]

Thankyou for all of the positive remarks,

Lowered the front yesterday and put a little "artwork" on the hood. Will post up pics tonight.

[schroedin]

It's night time :eyebrows

[Rickysbmw320i]

Well, The pics kinda suck. I was in a rush and did not have a tripod. But you get the idea. I am looking into bags, and some paint down the road.


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Rick

[MikeG]

ahahah thats awesome

[EThirtySicks]

I fucking love your car. I think I'd sell my soul for a bavaria.



Why oh why did I get an E36 :(

[schroedin]

Why oh why did I get an E36 :(

Agreed. I want my E30 back :(

[BMWerke]

o......m........g........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rickysbmw320i]

hahahaha, great response.


thank you....

[ollycarbs]

just awesome, i didi not read the full story and i just do, incredible!
the plans sound great, here in France, all the guys driving bavaria (named 3,0L CS) are so into hisoric cars that finally it so boring!!!!

the story reminds me when we do 1500kms with my 318i E21 with a friend to buy a '88 Volvo 240 sat in a garden without hood for 2 years(for almost 500$, brand new engine...before the 2 years) and we got back with it and with so many problems (not so many as you...)

[ernestj911]

Can you post more pics of the "Bavaria" girls.

[schroedin]

Can you post more pics of the "Bavaria" girls.

:rofl

[hellaflush]

Wow, what a truly epic trip.
How much did the Bavaria cost you?

[Logan]

Very interesting read!

GL!

[Rickysbmw320i]

some more pics from DJ Riley

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[BMWerke]

its soo nice........lovin the hood!

[Rickysbmw320i]

Well, I have been kinda making progress.
Unfortunately, somebody (not saying names) blew the rings in the engine 2 weekends ago. But, I already picked up a m30b35 out of an e34. So, that should be going in soon. I also managed to get my wood steering wheel refinished and am working on rear headrests. I also picked up small pieces that have been missing. Will post some pics when I can.

-Rick

[EmeraldoFan]

wow, that car is looking mint!
but umm how comes, that i have never heard about a "bavaria"-beemer?
looks like a really awesome car actually

[roscoe]

always loved these cant wait to see more pics!

[EThirtySicks]

I still love this car so much, the interior is so filthty



(I mean that in the good way :eyebrows)

[Rickysbmw320i]

Cleaning out the memory card and found these....

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Complete rebuild coming soon...

[magoo_lc1]

sweet ride. Many years ago a buddy of mine had a stroker motor built by a company out of Kansas city called metric mechanic put into his bavaria. That car would move on. I think it was close to 300 hp. Thats the only one ive seen before yours. Good luck with it

[geoffafa]

dude sick story, awesome car! cant wait to see the end result

[schroedin]

sweet ride. Many years ago a buddy of mine had a stroker motor built by a company out of Kansas city called metric mechanic put into his bavaria. That car would move on. I think it was close to 300 hp. Thats the only one ive seen before yours. Good luck with it

Metric Mechanic engines are so sick...

[audi666]

liking this

[.:Heather:.]

awesome....I love it!

[Rickysbmw320i]

Welding in a new front clip before I do the engine. This one is bent and destroyed.
some cell pics...

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[starbai]

lol very entertaining thread 9.5/10 would read again!

[Morbid]

why's your friend wearing uggs in 110 degree weather

edit: just noticed someone already asked the exact same thing, fail


slam dat bish

[Rickysbmw320i]

Cutting the front clip off getting ready for the new one....


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and one more.......


Cell phone pics....



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Engine comes out soon!

-Rick

[CSBolger]

That's gotta be the easiest way to pull an engine ever. Nice progress. That thing should scream with a B35 in it. Gonna go Moto 1.3, right?

[Rickysbmw320i]

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Below shows the new front clip! exciting! should be all welded up in the next few days.

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[Rickysbmw320i]

That's gotta be the easiest way to pull an engine ever. Nice progress. That thing should scream with a B35 in it. Gonna go Moto 1.3, right?

yes sir!

[Vegas13]

omg. this car is soo ill. the journey home must been a headache. but it looks amazing

[99sil-teg]

Very cool build thread man!

[Rickysbmw320i]

Getting ready for paint!

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[Takahashi]

Awesome post car and trip... Nice. Keep working!!!

[D Unit]

Amazing road trip to say the least... I couldn't drag my friends out that far unless it was someone's bachelor's party. It's amazing how you guys kept clearing one hurdle after another. Once the car caught on fire, I'm sure I would've just taken a plane or cab all the way home. Amazing!

Respect.

[Vegas13]

Amazing road trip to say the least... I couldn't drag my friends out that far unless it was someone's bachelor's party. It's amazing how you guys kept clearing one hurdle after another. Once the car caught on fire, I'm sure I would've just taken a plane or cab all the way home. Amazing!

Respect.

definitly! i'd be on the plane with him.

shoulda made a movie lol

[loneStar22]

im lovin this thread

[BMWJustin]

Sweet Bav, it's nice to see others take interest in modifying, and enjoying these great cars! Great story to boot! Keep up the good work and keep us posted on progress.
Thanks,
Justin

[Rickysbmw320i]

Sweet Bav, it's nice to see others take interest in modifying, and enjoying these great cars! Great story to boot! Keep up the good work and keep us posted on progress.
Thanks,
Justin
roger roger


I see you have a '69 2500.... any pics?

[Rickysbmw320i]

oh, and just got this from the owner of the body shop.

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I'll post up the real pics soon.

-RIck

[cencalballer]

awesome story adn car. nice to see an old bavaaria being taken care of every one ive seen is thrashed and rusting to death.

[BMWJustin]

The car is a 69' with no options, it also happens to be 160th e3 produced according Mobile tradition for whatever that's worth. It's still got the original m30 b25 and four speed but has been upgraded slightly with twin Webber 32/36's, an Ansa exhaust, Nardi steering wheel, and a few other choice bits. I have owned the car for the past five years and have enjoyed nearly 45,000 trouble free miles over the past three. On to the pics....
http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/44660/2778385300065072401S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2778385300065072401VPCkuR)
http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/43817/2969236820065072401S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2969236820065072401NbElAu)
http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/46948/2798126330065072401S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2798126330065072401xCVlqD)
http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/45727/2981860390065072401S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2981860390065072401wSvMoT)
BTW, If you have any need for parts big or small feel free to give me a shout, being in the BMW restoration business has allowed me to hoard a few things here and there:)
Thanks, and keep up the great work,
Justin

[Matt Jones]

Rad thread.

[SSS_Imperial]

Mucho Bueno........... to say here!
Saludos desde Monterrey Mexico!

[cobrawannabe]

Wow! It really is fantastic to see such enthusiasm in today's automotive world! I really can't wait to see this car done!


Oh, and how'd you lower the front end? Judging by the markings, I'll venture to guess that "y'all cut dem spranks"?

[Rickysbmw320i]

Yes on the spring cutting, coilovers coming soon :)

And thanks to all for the support! It is the community that drives me


Beautiful Bav Justin!!!!
I love it! I love the early model differences. Yours is the only other one I have seen. As for parts, Ive been looking for a 9 pin headlight switch for the last several months :(

-Rick

[BMWJustin]

I'll check my stock and let you know by tuesday at the latest,
Best
Justin

[Josh]

That is an epic car, never seen one until reading this thread, your progress on this is awesome!

[skip535i]

Dude...epic car and a fantastic thread. I gotta tell you, it's impressive how well that interior has held up...much like the W123 Mercedes Interiors of that time. I'm looking forward to seeing this project completed.

O yeah, and lighting the squirrell on fire...NICE. :)

[stupenduzzman]

The Sidewinder is lookin' good Rick! Btw, I(Pablo) was on this trip and let me say it was a complete crazy adventure and by far the best road trip I've been on so far. Though there are some parts missing in Rick's story :devillook

[Rickysbmw320i]

Huge update!
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_6935.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_6937.jpg

Removing the battery trey.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_6938.jpg

outside the booth peeking through

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_6969.jpg

in the booth now
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_6970.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_6971.jpg
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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_6977.jpg

looks so sad...

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_6996.jpg

new clip on....

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_6998.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7001.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7003.jpg

getting towed back home for the engine swap

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7013.jpg

Isn't that just b-e-a-utiful!?

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7016.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7018.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7018.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7020.jpg

this is where they cut. Can't even tell!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7021.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7022.jpg
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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7025.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7027.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7028.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7029.jpg

I want to thank Gabriel at UACC in Burlingame,CA
Him and his team specializes in alot of older vehicles and does an amazing job. If you look in your upcoming performance BMW magazine, you will see some of his work shown.


Cheers!!!

[schroedin]

Oooooooh nice work :D

[lolvtakk]

car looks great man love the way that interior looks

[Vegas13]

sooo damn clean!

[525iT_Feen]

Great read. Sounds like a fun time.

[hinrichs]

wow cant beleive how far this car has come now, paint looks amazing on the fenders and bay

cant wait to see it with the motor finally in

[HarryCWB]

Could've made a film of that, haha.
Awesome car, keep up the good work!

[Rickysbmw320i]

I hope to be putting in the engine by the 15th of April. Sooo long from now but still have alot to do before hand.

[loneStar22]

be careful putting a motor in that shiny new engine bayyy

[Rickysbmw320i]

I know, That is the scariest part :(

some random pics...

The Refinished MOMO steering wheel

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7119.jpg

The Manifold I had cut and rewelded. Except they really messed up. You can see the lines I made for them to cut and they failed. Have to get that redone.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7123.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7124.jpg

And the Bavaria keeps warm sitting next to my buddy's Turbo 02 :)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7095.jpg

cheers

[shawnthemonster]

this is a great thread.......

[Rickysbmw320i]

Alrighty folks, I have had alot on my plate lately so it's been hard to post up pics and update.

So, In order for this engine to fit properly, I had to use the oil pan from the old engine so it clears the subframe. That also means you need to change the the oil sump pickup. And of course there are small differences. So I ended up taking the old oil sump neck, bolted it to the new engine's oil pump and bolted on the old pan. Also replaced the rear main seal.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7278.jpg
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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7277.jpg

As for the clutch, I used the one I recently bought from the 5-speed swap. The new engine has a 30lb dual mass flywheel. Threw that out and used my 14 pounder. Can't wait to feel that!

After It was prepped, We started to put this beast in. Note it was 10pm on a Monday night.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7286.jpg
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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/untitled-16.jpg

So after 12:00 no luck....:(
We were so tired and it just didn't want to go in. I slept on it and started working on it by myself the next afternoon. later that day my roommate rolled through and lent me a hand. We had a bad angle on the tranny the whole time and thats why it wouldn't budge. So, We jacked it up a bit and the tranny clicked to the engine. Sounded like Lego's snapping together. Finally the engine was in and I could finally return that hoist that was costing me $40 a damn day.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/IMG00129-20100429-1646.jpg
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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7300.jpg

And of coarse the booster would not fit with the manifold so I had to figure that out to. Either I could cut the booster more or find an epicly rare and expensive booster from a 2002tii. I ended up finding one at the shop and started to figure out what I had to do in order for that to fit. I had to shorted the shaft going to the brake pedal and use some random hardware but its finally all in. And look at that, it fits!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/IMG00123-20100429-1606.jpg

Old booster
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7297.jpg

New Booster
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7340.jpg

Did some wiring and bolted on the headers. I also managed to get my hands on a barely used radiator from a 79 5 series. Fits perfect! And looks sex with the electric fan in front of it.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7341.jpg
lots of room!
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7344.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7338.jpg
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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7337.jpg

Also Ripped out the A/C system and started mocking up a new custom center console.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7224.jpg
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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7346.jpg

Last but not least, started working on the Fuel injection pumps. grabbed a low pressure sender from a 82 320i and a high pressure pump from a '86 5 series (like mike's 5er).

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7347.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_7348.jpg

that's all for now. I eventually will take everything apart again and paint and clean BUT.... I have to try to get this running before the 22nd of this month. I am trying to drive it to L.A. for a huge BMW show. We will see :confused

-Rick

[BreakMyWallet]

nice. youre trying to bring it to bimerfest?

[Rickysbmw320i]

I'm trying to. We will see!

[CSBolger]

Oh man, that just made me so excited for Bimmerfest. I can't wait to see it there!

[ollycarbs]

what a wonderful job!!!!
really like this kind of swap!

[s52e368]

looking really nice... y not go with a tii brake booster and ditch the basketball?
that interior is tits.

[dfreshx00]

awesome story. coming along awesome as well. that interior is so minty!

[Brian Fantana]

holy CRAP! what an epic drive home...

love the interior of the Bavaria though, its solid

[K.rischan]

I was wondering if you still have your friends after that trip:rolleyes

[s4cr]

This is epic.

and i'm soooo jealous of roadtrips you guys have opportunities to go to. My country is freaking small and there's pretty much no way that the roadtrip could last for more than 5hours. lol.

[Driver1]

Love it! Im hoping to see it at bimmerfest!

[ju_le_new]

very very interesting thread. i like what you've done!

[BMWJustin]

Looking good, keep up the work. I can't wait to see it all together.
Thanks
Justin

[Rickysbmw320i]

It wont be there for B'fest! but, next year for sure! whats left to do?
Attach 5 or 6 wires
find water hoses that will fit
set up the throttle linkage
find the main power relay, and thats about it....

-Rick

[fivefourzero]

resurrecting this to say that's a sick car. enjoyed reading the story behind the drive, can't wait to see it finished!

[ztman92]

jesus i am glad you resurrected this. the story was amazing and the car looks very sick. good work

[speedmike]

super sick!

[iliescu]

It wont be there for B'fest! but, next year for sure! whats left to do?
Attach 5 or 6 wires
find water hoses that will fit
set up the throttle linkage
find the main power relay, and thats about it....
-Rick

That was in May, tis December. Updaaaaates?

[Dizko]

Yes, updates? I just read the whole thread, this thing looks sick.

[STERLING]

Just. Wow.

[Rickysbmw320i]

Well shit, I did an update yesterday but I guess it didn't go through. Either way it has almost been a year since this thing was on the road. The engine was put in and after a couple hours of wiring and little things, It fired right up. Nothing like the sound of a m30b35 with long tube headers, and a 15lb flywheel. Gets me all tingly inside.

So for awhile I had no job, no work, bad back, and all kinds of terrible things going on so the project was put on hold.
I also had to pick up this bad boy for the time being.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs194.ash2/45726_10100285083886540_13943399_64223067_6406907_ n.jpg


And then to make things worse, the landlord got on my case about the car being worked on and i guess the city complained:rolleyes. So I brought it to a custom bmw shop to do the finishing touches. He is installing my coilovers, doing the power steering pump and alt rebuild. I have been refinishing the wheels and have been doing small projects like the center console. Here are a couple of pictures to hold you folks over.

I now have a good job and am back on my feet. The car WILL be on the road before christmas. That is all i want from santa.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSCF0016.jpg
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cheers,
Rick

[Jedidiah]

this makes me happy... Thanks for the update Rick... good to see the Bav project still going strong!

[NoClue]

cool build, love the interior & the console is tits!

[Bavaria-guy]

Awesome Bavaria! Everytime I bitch about my working on my car, not having enough light, cant find the right part, cant do this, cant do that.....I read this thread and it gives me the inspiration I need to finish. Its crazy how rare these cars are but there are 3 on this site. lol. When all of our cars are done we need to meet up somewhere and it will be EPIC. What coilovers are those? Any specs? Good luck on the build, man. Hope to see this thing soon.

[MadMax]

This is Sick

I´ve never seen one of those before

[firelizard]

This is a really really good thread.

[Rickysbmw320i]

Well, It is not on the road just yet, been working on these bad boys.
Needs tires, center cap finished, and bolts from Germany to ship.
sneak peek...

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/photo1.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/photo-1.jpg

[Rusty62]

This thread is so RAD! love the story and want to see more. This is a car that you will talk about forever. Can't wait to see her sitting pretty. Keep the pics coming.

[brat]

beautiful wheels

[///e36]

can't wait to see them on the car, looks great

[UhWTF]

Amazing story, amazing car! I couldn't imagine having to go through all that, but hey the car has more character now then most people can say about theirs.

[fivefourzero]

glad this is coming together!

nice ww evo in the background

[Haifisch]

When the fuck was it ever 112 here in Portland???

Who the fuck wears jeans and UGGS in that kinda heat???

What "man" wears UGGS anyway???

[Zack01GC]

This is going to be awesome. I love Bavarias.

What kind of coils are those?

[Rickysbmw320i]

This is going to be awesome. I love Bavarias.

What kind of coils are those?

Thanks, The coils are from Ireland Engineering. The springs are Eibach and the struts were cut and welded.

glad this is coming together!

nice ww evo in the background

Hahaha, good eye. My roomate's little toy.

[trickydik_1]

great build thread. almost as epic as rustys build............I wish I had the patience to do a build thread. when I'm working on mine I just want to get it done............

[Dobermann]

Before seeing this thread I used to just lurk this forum. I read this and was so happy about it that I joined soon after.

Awesome story, and nice work on the car thus far.

I sent it to all my friends hoping one of them had the intention of buying a new car somewhere far away, or going on a roadtrip with a car that had no buisness going on a road trip.

[Jorgen]

Love the look of this, good luck.

[Rickysbmw320i]

thanks for the kind words,

As for an update, I have put 2200 miles on the new set up. Had to figure out a couple of bugs but I am up and running with a strong b35. I have yet to install the new wheels and tires but once I do, I will update this thread. We always need a happy ending. I still have to get my hood painted, and then orders smaller coilover springs and get some spacers.

-Ricl\k

[thrty8street]

how many miles was the trip?

[Semu]

Cool build :)
I rise my Bavaria for this :)
http://unstranger.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/bavaria-beer.jpg

[redEYEjedi]

This is great work and definitely inspiration for me to complete my 72' Bavaria too!!

[Bronzit]

^^^ You bastard... I got all excited for an update.

[ratty]

MOAR!

this car is seriously ill. I've been looking for one in a dark blue for the longest time. Thing is all the ones in the NE have been eaten up by rust

[Beanzermin]

Sick build!

[MadMax]

It does sound strange but did you put a Roadkilled Squirrel on fire

[wskboarderx]

i like....

no i love where this is going.

[stirrettup]

wow... im jealous.

[Montreal e36]

Ground Breaking

[Rickysbmw320i]

Update!!!!!! Could only snap these pics before the camera died. Thought I would let you folks know its on the road finally again! 5k on the engine swap, and 300 miles on tire/wheel setup.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/mod-4.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/mod3.jpg
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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/mod.jpg

Cheers,
Rick

[runningpanda]

Awesome.

[Supleme]

Sucks that the vandals got at your hood. Otherwise cars looking cool.

[BeemerBuyer]

Omg what a sick build!

[Revelation1115]

duude.. what happened to your hood?

[frdtns]

Love it.

[TheNeek]

lookin good ricker

[EThirtySicks]

I'm not feeling that hood at all, I think it detracts from an otherwise very clean car.



I like the wheel setup, perfect balance of retro and modern.

[Slickbass]

Looks good. Love old BMWs getting wheel and suspension work done.

[Rickysbmw320i]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/IMG_1006.jpg
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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/IMG_1009.jpg

[ImAwesome]

so much win

[wskboarderx]

damn dude. soo much love for this car right now. Im really digging the rim/interior match

[ratty]

MOAR!!

updates?

[thesull]

Just amazing. Amazing.

[Rickysbmw320i]

thankyou!

I drive this thing everyday and drive long distance once a week. Does wonderfully. I really need to find shocks. help?

oh ya... as soon as i got back from bimmerfest in L.A. my diff went out. So I ended up getting a good deal on a 3.24 diff. a bit more top end. If anybody knows of a m30 turbo manifold, throw me a bone. :)

[E21uro]

updates!?!?!

[Rickysbmw320i]

As for updates..... Nothing really. Bilstein Sports now and a front sway bar, changed the tranny crossmember to one from a '81 528i 5 speed. And also bent two wheels on the right side from a pot hole. I just got the wheels back on and next are strut braces. It is hard to only have one vehicle and work on it. Need to change that!

-Rick

[superturbodiesel.com]

awesome e3! Love it! Great work

[ChristopherJason]

Amazing work but Repaint that poor hood bro !

[itschrisb]

that interior is the most amazing thing ive ever seen. I love this car and build. A road trip like that makes me jealous as frustrating as it must have been it probably was a blast.

[Black Steel]

What an epic thread!

Seriously well done man. Any new updates?

[Spockbacca]

Beautiful Car Man

[Jefyy]

Hey man where do you get parts for this bad boy?

[C-Hutch]

that interior color and condition... it's fantastic. Paint the hood body color and you're golden.

[Rickysbmw320i]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_3296.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/IMG-20120313-00094.jpg

So, the car has been amazing this whole time. I got it to the point of being pretty clean minus the hood. After moving yet again, This happened the following week. A car during the first rain came down a pretty narrow road a weee to bit quick. He slid his car 100ft into my parked bavaria. It pushed me off the road and a tree stopped the vehicle from rolling down the hill. I was fine.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_5043.jpg

I did drive it around like this for awhile.. So much fun.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/IMG-20120506-00180.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/IMG-20120506-00179.jpg

This thing is still holding on it's life. I got 2 rust free doors, a hood, new fenders, and a couple of other things. Its now on its way to being a show car that will be enjoyed alot!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/DSC_5527.jpg
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[MWyeS]

Damn son. Glad to see you're alright though.

[bobbyjones]

glad your ok, i'm in to see what becomes of this.

[willis]

I almost cried when I saw the smashed fender. So happy you didn't give up on it, it should come back better then ever.

Really good build so far.

[A4crn]

Great thread, glad to hear you're ok and the Bavaria will live on :)

[Rickysbmw320i]

Finally it is painted. I went full out on a paint job. This piece of art was done by Mark at Coachworks Autobody in Redwood City, CA. It is now time to do all of the little things like refinishing the wheels i had on it, little moldings, Headliner and 2 front seats, window seals, custom front bumper, clean the rear up a bit, figure out the new dual exhaust, polish under the hood.

Thanks for all of the good words and encouragement. Hopefully it will be all put back together by May. Enjoy! also, Sickest birthday cake ever? Yes!


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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2012-11-14_13-03-28_641_zpse3e36a82.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2012-11-14_13-03-47_476_zps2dae2895.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2012-11-15_15-16-16_423_zpsfa98ab3a.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2012-12-10_17-43-42_809_zpsa75fec6a.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2012-12-10_17-44-16_497_zps62856fa5.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2012-12-19_16-21-35_125_zpse549a1c9.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2012-12-19_16-22-33_248_zps6ab12373.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2012-12-19_16-22-11_758_zpsbf208a8c.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2012-12-21_00-04-22_185_zpsf285b699.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2012-12-21_00-04-35_551_zpsa75f3397.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2013-01-21_17-09-35_222_zps5094bc44.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2013-01-23_15-04-45_684_zpsfc1acc17.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2013-01-23_15-05-32_436_zpse4fbcc77.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2013-01-23_15-05-55_895_zpsbb3c3cae.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2013-01-23_15-08-24_650_zps64bbfda9.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2013-01-23_15-07-34_497_zpsbae184fe.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2013-01-23_15-07-00_957_zpsb80d681a.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2013-01-23_15-11-01_805_zps47dcecd0.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2013-01-23_15-08-55_510_zps5d12fe05.jpg

[Rickysbmw320i]

those are crappy cell pics, here is a nice one of the actual color.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/photo-2_zps436e1c83.jpg

[Rickysbmw320i]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/ff_zps8b73c673.jpg

[StanceswithWolves]

Great looking car. I miss my Bavaria :(

[skunkworx]

bravo...nice job and great story.

[M M]

Very nice.

[NeedingAnAudi]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/Rickysbmw320i/2012-12-10_17-43-42_809_zpsa75fec6a.jpg


I'm sorry, is that a Countach?

[tiger5]

Great build! Gotta keep it going

[1orange2]

Just when the thread is coming to a close, Boom tragedy strikes and the thread gets even more epic. Way to give the car the love it deserves. Props.

[softg]

this is brilliant

[P78]

color came out great

and me thinks yes that is countach

[keith2]

Wow, Amzingly cool story from the start! Sounds like you've had quite the journey with her!

[VanDamage]

Wow this thread is awesome. Great car and story!

[Nagah]

I'm sorry, is that a Countach?

The wheel arch together with the spoiler tells that this must be a replica.

[Rali@BagRiders]

As everyone else said, such a great thread. I'm glad you didn't just throw in the towel after the sideswipe.

[Vwdubluvin]

subscribed to see where this goes!

[d.parker]

very nice car. im glad your putting in the time and money into her that she needs. Camilo showed me your car a wile back. and lol at Pablo ghost riding. BAYVARIA!

[Rickysbmw320i]

Well, i have not touched the car since paint. I have it sitting in a garage as i went through the process of moving, yet again. I will be building a garage style carport at the new place and thats when the finishing will be happening.

As far as the lambo, it is a replica; a real nice one. The owner of the body shop built that from ground up. I am talking chassis, litterally race suspension, a huge v8, and custom made body panels. That is what sold me, this guys work. I could drop my car off and give him specific instruction about anything and he followed through with my wishes and gave me great detail to what he did and how something could be improved. Or if i had a suggestion, he would give me honest feedback. Honestly a great guy who does top of line work.
Mark
Stagecoach Auto body
Redwood City, CA

-Rick

[Welfare]

That interior is freaking sensational

[DinanDave]

Awesome car sorry to hear about the wreck. Glad to see all is well and the car looks awesome again. Better than before!

[CHESTER.SMITH]

i have been trying to get one of these for a long time found a 74 for 1200