Alpina Restoration

[8Harry8]

Ed,

anno 2010 Roger had a question about Recoloring Alpina Seat Stripes!

[Timm]

That's brilliant work on the stripes - first class!

[CaifanSC]

resourcefulness at its best!

[Ed Lyerly]

Ed,

anno 2010 Roger had a question about Recoloring Alpina Seat Stripes!

Thanks Harry, I'll check it out

[MHambrice]

Off topic, clicked link to 8er.org logged in says I don't have permission, what is required

[rogbmw]

Ed,

anno 2010 Roger had a question about Recoloring Alpina Seat Stripes!

Thanks Harry - I was trying to find that this afternoon to link to this thread.

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Off topic, clicked link to 8er.org logged in says I don't have permission, what is required

I think to access certain areas of 8er.org you have to have the paid membership, but I may be mistaken.

[MHambrice]

Thanks Roger that is probably it, cause I haven't paid.

[rogbmw]

Thanks Roger that is probably it, cause I haven't paid.

Most of 8er.org is open, but certain areas, like the Alpina forum requires a paid membership. I am actually on the 8er.org board of directors and am one of two US representatives. There is no pressure for anyone to pay for a membership. I did because it allows me access to all areas.

[avee]

Awesome car!! do you have the part number for that license plate holder by chance?

[rogbmw]

Awesome car!! do you have the part number for that license plate holder by chance?

I do not have the number here - Just go to REALOEM and search the e82 1 series. Look for the rear trunk and it will have the number listed. That is what I used.

[rogbmw]

4/7/2014 Update
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I was finally to do some more work yesterday. I have received the rear suspension pieces back with the new bearings. I got everything painted and detailed. On the rear springs I found ALPINA stamped into the springs. I also spent some time under the rear of the car cleaning getting everything ready to put back together and back on. On the rear springs, I noted the correct paint markings, and reduplicated them on the refinished springs. Here are some pictures:

[MHambrice]

Looking good!

[kiwiCSi]

Nice attention to originality and detail, Roger.
This is going to be the best Alpina B12 5.0 Coupe on the planet - a future concours winner for sure.

[M I C H A E L]

You need to drive it already!!!

[rogbmw]

4/21/2014 UPDATE
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I was able to get the rear subframe and axle under the car on Saturday.....after being out for over 6 months! Note the SS Brake lines. I purchased these several years ago from MWrench...and have just been waiting to put them on.

Here are some details and pictures:

Everything put back together


Driver's Side:




Passenger Side:






New bump stops for the rear shocks:


Rear Shock with EDC and ready to install:


On the dolly ready to lift:







In place after 6 months!!! YEAH!!!! Bolts need tightening and torquing down, but all is up now!




Yes...I know...I need to clean the coating off the gas tank...it will be done!

.....more to come......

[MHambrice]

Gorgeous!

[Ultim8]

Awe inspiring!

[B10 BITURBO]

Wow... this look so good

[TxGR8White]

Roger,
You reused the wire clips that are attached to the upper wishbones???
should have said something, I have brand new replacements of those "NLA" clips - I used them on my rear suspension rebuild.
Car looks amazing!!
You aren't going to tint the taillights, are you?? Hope not!

[toomanyparts]

The amount of time and effort that has gone into this project is second to none.

[rogbmw]

Roger,
You reused the wire clips that are attached to the upper wishbones???
should have said something, I have brand new replacements of those "NLA" clips - I used them on my rear suspension rebuild.
Car looks amazing!!
You aren't going to tint the taillights, are you?? Hope not!

I knew that the clips were NLA, and was able to get them off. If you look closely, some of the first pictures do not have them on, and the pictures on the bottom have them.

Regarding the tinted tail lights....Ha ha - that's funny. I know where that came from

[baggio850]

Absolutely stunning Roger! This thread is the reason I bought my B12 and I hope to replicate your work on my car in the near future. Thank you for taking the time to detail each step. Truly inspirational!

[M I C H A E L]

That's awesome!! Your work is very admirable. Looks like new!

[Mark850]

Looks amazing Roger!! I can't wait to see her all done.. You'll probably be afraid to drive her!!

[Braveheart61]

WOW, 1st Class