mynbmr 225 Report post Posted August 19, 2008 Here are a few pictures of the stages my bmw is going through for the ultimate makeover. -Dutchy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted August 19, 2008 what you got planned? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted August 19, 2008 Looking good mate. Care to give us a brief rundown of future plans and a bit more info about what you've done? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
323e30 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2008 Thats some pretty extensive body work you have done there, I reken most of it works so far except the "v8" letters in the grill. There a little too dominating on the front like that. imo. Will be cool to see this finished Keep us posted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablo23 1 Report post Posted August 19, 2008 good work, looking good man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted August 19, 2008 Wow what a big project you got going, lots of custom stuff your doing, never an easy task! Although I must say I agree with what someone else said above the the V8 lettering is a little overkill makes the front end look a little too 'busy'. All and all I'll look forward to seeing the end result. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted August 23, 2008 Looking good mate. Care to give us a brief rundown of future plans and a bit more info about what you've done? So far I have completely stripped under side of car and suspension, cleaned and repainted under side of car, and suspension. Rebushed suspension. New shocks, lower springs, disk brakes, brakes and bearings. Taken old stuffed motor out. Stripped,cleaned, repainted engine bay, cleaned and painted another low km motor, painted drive shaft, and diff. Shaped top of old bonnet, made mould of top and underside, made a copy and glued together to make the bonnet. Sprayed old mudguards with foam, shaped and smoothed out, made moulds, and made copys. same with front bumper and grille. Taken me a year so far. Next is widen rear mudgards and side skirts, back bumper, spoiler, paint it, M3 mirrors. Hopefully be on road in April DUTCHY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted October 12, 2008 Here are some more up to date pictures of my car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2008 I really admire the amount of work you have put into this, keep it up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ducatiss 1 Report post Posted October 12, 2008 That's a sh*t load of work you have done there and I think the end result will look good. Others have hinted at the V8 letters in the grill, so I'm going to repeat... - please please please get rid of them. No matter how good the end result, the V8 in the grill will ruin it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted October 12, 2008 That's a sh*t load of work you have done there and I think the end result will look good. Others have hinted at the V8 letters in the grill, so I'm going to repeat... - please please please get rid of them. No matter how good the end result, the V8 in the grill will ruin it.Thank you for your comments, but you will have to see when the grill is finished and painted and it wont stand out then. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
$toffz 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 I always get very jealous when i see people with great talent putting it to use! Well done mate, you're going to have a very unique and wanted vehicle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M325is 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 I'm keen to see the rear bumper, I think if it will look a lot better once on and matching the front end of the car, I don't like seeing cars going round with massive front bumpers/splitters then the rear of the car is standard, looks so wrong, good to see you are completing the whole project before painting and driving it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 Finally an update. Started painting bits of the car this weekend. Hopefully by the end of March, it should be on the road, shame that I wont be able to come on the road trip 26th January. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 Muhahaha you put all those V8 letter haters to shame i bet. Those letters look mighty fine now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantdavis28 8 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 ¡me gusta mucho! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 lookin awesome man, that paintwork looks sharp so far. even the v8 letters GL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 Hi all, just an update of my car, undercoated the doors and the car, and painted the inside of the doors, so if the weather is good next week i should finish painting the car, except the rear bumper. I just hope i can remember where everything goes dutchy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny_E30 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 Just wondering what preparation you did before undercoating the car? Looks very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 Good colour choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 Just wondering what preparation you did before undercoating the car? Looks very nice! wet end dry 600, 800, 1200, clean with thinners and undercoat, leave for a week to harden up and than wet and dry it again. thanks Dutchy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 hope i can remember where everything goes dutchy Bonnet goes to the front, doors go in appropriate holes and boot lid to the rear, hope that helps, just shout out if ya need more assistance haha.I'm sure it'll all come back when you start assembling. Can't wait to see the finished product. You keeping the same wheels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 . You keeping the same wheels? No i have some 18 Enkei Milanos, and i am looking for some legal 25mm spacers, if any body got some for sale? thanks Dutchy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 The'll fill the arches a bit better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted January 19, 2009 Can I be cheeky and ask what you're planning to do with those current wheels once you've put the Enkeis on? Awesome job by the way - it's gonna be a head turner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
