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A lot of you may recognize this car. The short version of the story, It was a Titan silver that was painted in NYC about 4 years or so. It was then owned by Brandon and then moved to Charleston. It was then bought by a guy in California, since it has 166,000 on the guides the new owner Alex wanted it S62 swapped before it's move to Cali. That was just over a year ago. He wanted a supercharger installed also so we were waiting for a low mileage to come available. About 2 days before the engine lead came in back in Feburary, Alex was involved in a serious car accident. He was messed up pretty bad. He has head trauma and has had multiply surgeries. His wife says he would be happy with just getting back to work, so this project had to go.
Tyler(sold his car on BaT) offered to put the cost of the car up to help Alex out and keep this build going.
So, here we are today, it's finally moving forward.
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While it was jammed when the color was changed they did not do the bay.
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Trevor
01 749i sporty, build 12/00 "Sports Barge",S62
92 VW Corrado VR6,AAA
81 Delorean,B28F
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 1.8T,AWW
03 VW Passat wagon 4.0 W8 6spd
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Last Thursday The M5 Reaper (Adam) offered me a 117,000 mile engine. So I jumped in the parts hauler and headed to Maryland.
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Trevor
01 749i sporty, build 12/00 "Sports Barge",S62
92 VW Corrado VR6,AAA
81 Delorean,B28F
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 1.8T,AWW
03 VW Passat wagon 4.0 W8 6spd
Member
New flywheel and clutch
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Time to do something with that silver bay
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Last edited by 007008; 10-05-2018 at 12:14 AM.
Trevor
01 749i sporty, build 12/00 "Sports Barge",S62
92 VW Corrado VR6,AAA
81 Delorean,B28F
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 1.8T,AWW
03 VW Passat wagon 4.0 W8 6spd
Member
Trevor
01 749i sporty, build 12/00 "Sports Barge",S62
92 VW Corrado VR6,AAA
81 Delorean,B28F
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 1.8T,AWW
03 VW Passat wagon 4.0 W8 6spd
Member
Awesome! Lol love the shot in front of the tesla charging stations. Nothing beats german POWER!!
Member
So jealous. I’ve lusted after this car for awhile and now it’s getting swapped!
Swagon
So glad this is finally happening. It's what this car always needed!
Member
May I ask... I know you rebuild the engines when you receive them. What exactly does that involve? What are you replacing?
Member
No, there is no rebuild involved. I'll change valve cover gaskets if it needs them and any worn service parts. A rebuilt engine is like 15 grand itself.Originally Posted by noobbiker
Trevor
01 749i sporty, build 12/00 "Sports Barge",S62
92 VW Corrado VR6,AAA
81 Delorean,B28F
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 1.8T,AWW
03 VW Passat wagon 4.0 W8 6spd
The Big Meaney
You and me both, just ask Brandon! Will be watching this one carefully.
Member
Very excited about this!!
Cobra Commander
In for another storied car
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BMWCCA #389756
e39 Touring SOLD.
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it's ready for the engine to go in
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UUC sway bar
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750 brakes
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The engine will go in on Sunday. Then the time consuming wiring bit. Then Dropping the rear end to install the M5 diff.
Trevor
01 749i sporty, build 12/00 "Sports Barge",S62
92 VW Corrado VR6,AAA
81 Delorean,B28F
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 1.8T,AWW
03 VW Passat wagon 4.0 W8 6spd
Member
Takes me more time to change oil than Trevor putting in a new engine!
Resident Goat Whisperer
Wow, I remember this one. What a shame what happened to AlexIt's such a lovely thing to see these folk come together to keep the passion for this motor vehicle alive and kicking. Amazing work guys!!
Member
Another rocket ship!
2001 | DINAN 7 Sport | S62 Swapped 6-Speed
DINAN Springs & Exhaust | 750 Brakes | M-Pars | Monsoons | NBT Nav/Radio
Dual Pane Glass | Black & Sand Int.
2001 | 750iL | AlpineWeiss III
@scotthduke on Instagram
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Very impressive. I have so much respect for you guys who can jerk these engines and associated parts in and out these cars like this. It just goes to show how much these E38 are appreciated by those in the know. I am proud to count myself among the owners of this wonderful machine. Good luck to Alex. Godspeed on his recovery.
A
Member
Tuned in! These threads never get old...
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Member
Nothing much on the visual side today, auto shifter out manual stick in. M5 cluster in. most of the wiring is done, just the fuel pump module, servotronic and DMTL pump to wire.
And No, the wiring doesn't get easier. My brain still gives up after awhile.
Trevor
01 749i sporty, build 12/00 "Sports Barge",S62
92 VW Corrado VR6,AAA
81 Delorean,B28F
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 1.8T,AWW
03 VW Passat wagon 4.0 W8 6spd
Member
I see the delorean peeking out...
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Member
Why do I keep coming back to this forum??? This makes me miss my e38 even more that I already did.
PS..Great work as usual Trevor!
BMW Dave
Cant wait to see the progress continue!
Present:
'96 750iL (Project)
'95 C1500 350 V8
'03 540i M Sport AT
'22 GMC Sierra 1500 DD
'92 Olds Toronado Trofeo (Project)
Past:
'93 325is (Parted)
'95 840Ci (Sold)
'86 735i (Parted)
'02 Z3 3.0i (Sold)
'09 328i (Leased)
'91 750iL (Parted)
'00 Z3 2.5i (Sold)
'86 944 NA AT (Sold)
'84 633 CSi (Sold)
'06 X3 3.0 (Sold)
'20 M2:Competition 6spd (Sold)
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The fuel pump and the booster vacuum hose came today, so just about ready to start it.
Rear end is almost done. The axles splines are stuck in the hubs on this car too. I got one out and I broke the cheap 3 jaw puller on the other.
The M5 diff is fitted and the UUC sway bar brackets are welded on.
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Trevor
01 749i sporty, build 12/00 "Sports Barge",S62
92 VW Corrado VR6,AAA
81 Delorean,B28F
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 1.8T,AWW
03 VW Passat wagon 4.0 W8 6spd
Member
You make it look so easy I now find myself shopping for s62s.
Swagon
He really does!
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