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Thread: 1991 M5 Sterling Silver Project

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    1991 M5 Sterling Silver Project

    I posted an advice thread earlier last week, but I never posted some proper pics of the car. Here it is in all it's fading glory. I will be updating the thread with any new work and neat pictures as they come up.



    This is it on day 1. I had just brought it home after getting smog done. The paint has seen better days, but I'm hoping to get it cleaned up soon.



    The interior is in immaculate condition. More surprisingly, everything works! Seat controls, windows, map lights, everything!



    The engine needs a couple of things. I changed the oil, and air filter. It needs a full coolant flush and maybe a complete replacement of the reservoir. The valve cover needs a new gasket (already bought it just need to get it done). Going to repaint the cover while I'm at it. The tb and throttle linkage need to be cleaned up since they're all grimy and have light surface rust.

    I also fixed a fuel door hinge that was cracked. Album for that job is on my imgur acct here.http://imgur.com/a/o20HSFG
    Last edited by E34M5ProjectCar; 03-27-2019 at 09:47 AM.

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    Looks like my pics weren't working. Updated them so that they show up!

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    Nice car! Looking forward to seeing your progress. I have big time front seat envy.. so if you don't like them please send my way : )

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    Where did you find this? Or have you had it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by theBMWbeast View Post
    Where did you find this? Or have you had it?
    I just bought it a few weeks ago. A friend of a friend had it and wanted to find a good home for it.
    Last edited by E34M5ProjectCar; 03-27-2019 at 04:24 PM.

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    Wow yeah looks like someone restored that interior the right way. Nice! A fresh coat of paint would have this classic looking showroom fresh. Cool project
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    Looks like a nice example!

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    Whoahhhh those drivers seat bolsters... I don't think I've ever seen them look like that lol. What is the mileage BTW?

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    It has 127k miles. The seats were replaced by new old stock oem ones about 5-10k miles ago. I'm very happy with how clean the interior is.

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    Nice!
    Current Fleet:
    E34 1991 M5 Macaoblau on Complete (ruined)Leather Champagne - http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1705166

    Past:
    E34 1989 535i 5-Speed AlpineweissII on Natur - Parted
    E34 1992 525i 5-Speed Islandgrun on Pergament - Parted
    E34 1995 540i 6-Speed ShwarzII on Shwarz - Sold to Sneezy.
    E34 1995 525i 5-Speed Calypso Red on Parchment - http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1748143 - Sold locally.
    E39 1998 528i 5-Speed Black on Black - Sold locally.
    E34​ 1993 M5 Alpinweiss on Black - http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...lpinweissII-M5 - Parted


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    boy got them Throwing Stars. clutch piccup can’t wait to see what u do w/ it!

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    What a beauty man! great find! Definitely envious..

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    Another E34 M5 owner and I go to the cars and coffee off of Verdugo in Glendale every few weeks. It is on Saturday mornings from 7-8:30 or so. Let me know if you want to come out and meet us. We both drive hoopties but they are fun.
    Current Fleet:
    E34 1991 M5 Macaoblau on Complete (ruined)Leather Champagne - http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1705166

    Past:
    E34 1989 535i 5-Speed AlpineweissII on Natur - Parted
    E34 1992 525i 5-Speed Islandgrun on Pergament - Parted
    E34 1995 540i 6-Speed ShwarzII on Shwarz - Sold to Sneezy.
    E34 1995 525i 5-Speed Calypso Red on Parchment - http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1748143 - Sold locally.
    E39 1998 528i 5-Speed Black on Black - Sold locally.
    E34​ 1993 M5 Alpinweiss on Black - http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...lpinweissII-M5 - Parted


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    Quote Originally Posted by TGreene View Post
    Another E34 M5 owner and I go to the cars and coffee off of Verdugo in Glendale every few weeks. It is on Saturday mornings from 7-8:30 or so. Let me know if you want to come out and meet us. We both drive hoopties but they are fun.
    I'll have to take you up on that as soon as I run some tests and fix my oil/fuel issue. I haven't had much time to work on the car. Looking forward to meeting you guys. PM me when you make it out to the meet!

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    Is that you Stachecam?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 401michael View Post
    Is that you Stachecam?
    Just make fun of him for overspraying tail light tint all over his trunk interior and he will show his face XD.

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    Update: fuel injectors rebuilt

    https://imgur.com/a/IsbobgN

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    Very nice! I bought a kit from Mr. Injector and rebuilt mine a few years ag0- definitely makes a difference!

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