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  • Mr. Belvedere 1981 BMW E21

    The wife and I built a car. Enjoy.












    Oh and I do mean my wife and I, as you'll see. She's quite the wrench.







    I'm not sure if you all are aware but US spec E21s are an abomination to the BMW world by the war crimes committed on their body lines. US spec E21's had diving board bumpers (thanks USDOT), and even different sheetmetal pieces to accommodate these huge battering rams. I had previously accomplished the swap to euro bumpers, but the rear end still leaves something to be desired even with the bumper swap.







    So the plan in a broad scope is euro out my car. Make it euro legit. To do that. I have to purchase some items:



    The trunk floor was purchased from a private seller. It was shipped and didn't fair to well.









    My Pops and I got together over the course of a few weekends, and mashed out most of the rough stuff.








































    Whew! The taillight still fits!!



    See Dent:


    See Dent Again:


    See Hammer and Dolly Set: (30 bucks at harbor freight)


    Presto Dent Reduced:
















    My lead work (first try ever):











    My "Shop"




































    Anyone got a spare set of 15x9's?????





    That's right punks. My junk is squarecentric!!!












    Rollin WOOD STATUS!



    So essentially it's a 15x7 ET -6 with a 205 50 15 on it. Should I post it in the wheel thread?

















    Such sweet sorrow (sun was in my eyes):









    Leaving:




    Positive rear camber for the win!


















































































    My neighbor checking out the poke:





    The community came together to help build the car. I think it's a triumph for the E21 Legion.











































    Before


    After:redspot




    At Work


    Trial Vs Final


    Final Product


























    3 cars back:














    This is the original Photoshop I did of another car.... my plan so to speak:

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    Took 7 Months. That's How We Roll

    Last edited by TheNeek; 02-19-2014, 01:26 PM.

    Mr. Belvedere

    I want to buy your single 4x100 Ronal Racing center

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    wow, insane build. my scroll finger is tired. are the front signals tinted or is that factory color?
    2011 Outback 2.5i 6MT #subarubaru - daily/off-pavement adventure vehicle
    2001 BMW 325i Wagon 6MT #daswagoon - wife's #becauseracewagon
    1996 Suburban 2500 TD #superbbourbon - tow bitch/people hauler

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    • #3
      Originally posted by frink84 View Post
      wow, insane build. my scroll finger is tired. are the front signals tinted or is that factory color?
      They're Hella. Aftermarket, rescued from the 80's.

      Mr. Belvedere

      I want to buy your single 4x100 Ronal Racing center

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      • #4
        *applause*

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        • #5
          so damn cool. My finger's tired too

          I'll post my oil pan clearance shot from bfest when I get home tonight. It's wild

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          • #6
            Awesome thread!

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            • #7
              Epic I love it!!

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              • #8
                you win!i love your car. you just gotts fidure out the pan so you can tuck tires.

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                • #9
                  Well done. Very well done.

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                  • #10
                    I just pewped my pants.

                    So much time and effort paid off so well!

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                    • #11
                      A++ would read again, thats a great e21...

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                      • #12
                        Wow great job and great thread. I am inspired to get cracking on my 02 starting in July.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by bjh102 View Post
                          you win!i love your car. you just gotts fidure out the pan so you can tuck tires.
                          It shall be done.

                          Mr. Belvedere

                          I want to buy your single 4x100 Ronal Racing center

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                          • #14
                            dude, holy shit

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                            • #15
                              That interior is SO sick! Mad props dude you deserve it! :buttrock

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