A Boy and His 6

[Ol'6erGuy]

I got the console bolted back in, didn't take any pictures. The interior is really starting to look like something. Dave, it's the rear window defogger switch. I lucked out and got it with the dash panel the the clock came in, again, you gotta love E-bay!!!

[Ellicit]

I drove one of these few days ago... I very much enjoyed it.
I wish you all the best.

[Ol'6erGuy]

Bump for Amibuggnu

[323I Junkie]

yeah, whats up?

[Ol'6erGuy]

Not much is up. The summers are my busiest time, work wise. I haven't had much time for the car. I had a set back. I have been waiting for close to two months for the insulation/sound deadening piece that lines the firewall. I just found out that it is no longer available . I did manage to remove the new one from the wreck, it's no longer perfect, but better than nothing .

[323I Junkie]

how about using the adhesive stuff from Summit

[amibuggnu]

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That’s a great read, it’s a book you can’t put down, and there are people all around the world who wanna know how it ends!<o:p></o:p>
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I’m envious of your shed, and I’m envious of your know-how. I was laughing at myself while reading, coz here I am asking, “can someone please show me how to replace a light bulb??” which involves removing two little screws and a couple of plastic clips, meanwhile you’re doing an entire rebuild, pulling out engines, removing the steering and pedal assemblies, replacing the transmission, total wiring overhaul (that’s a big one), a completely new interior, etcetera etcetera etcetara! And you’re making it all up as you go!<o:p></o:p>
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Your instrument cluster looks just like mine, kph style, although mine says ‘FUEL’ rather than ‘TANK’, and I agree with 323I Junkie, it does look exceptionally clean in that photo, but mine seems to be fairly clean too, I figure its pretty much a sealed unit so dust and grime hasn’t gotten in there yet (…with ‘yet’ meaning, the last 28 years!) But that statement has just made me realise, all the bulbs behind my instrument cluster having been going at it since 1978!! That is unbelievable! What great cars these are! (I better learn how to pull out that instrument cluster soon, coz the lights can’t possibly last much longer!)<o:p></o:p>
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I’m also going to take 640CSi’s advice re the rear demister switch, coz mine is stuck out (hence that light’s always on too).<o:p></o:p>
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Keep up the great work Bill, and keep in touch.<o:p></o:p>
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Ellis.

[Ol'6erGuy]

how about using the adhesive stuff from Summit

I never thought about looking elsewhere. After this post, I checked out Summit, that stuff has possibilities. Thanks

[323I Junkie]

glad I could help...some of the modern firewall materials are just straight superior

[Ol'6erGuy]

Has it really been the middle of July that I had an update? How time does fly. Not a whole lot has happened since then, little things that I could do in a few minutes. Besides work being crazy, I sent my son off to school. A nerve racking and time consuming process.
Oh yes, the car! Well, here is how it stands. I managed to put the sound deadning sheet from the wreck in, with the help of my lovely wife. The steering column took several trys. You see, the splines separated upon removal and it was a bear figuring where center was. I put the brake booster and clutch master in this afternoon. It's starting to look like something, even though it's completely covered in dust again.
I do have some interesting discoveries as far as auto to manual conversions go, at least E12 based. Two things that have to be addressed are 1. the neutral safety switch and 2.the reverse or back up lights. Let's look at 1.. Bmw uses the auto shifter for more than changing gears, it runs dash lights, reverse lights and the neutral safety switch. I have seen posts before on how to short out certain pins to fix this. Having a manual car to look at, I found what I think is the best way to solve these problems. I believe these things will hold true to E28 cars also, locations may vary. This I will post later as it is getting late and I will need to collect my thoughts on this one.
But, hey. At least it's moving foward. Bill

[323I Junkie]

thanks for the updates and, ph

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[jbd5015]

good to hear that you are starting some work on the car again. What all did you do for the sound deadening. Is it just glued on some how?

-Jeff

[Ol'6erGuy]

The sound deadnening sheet was available when the guy I got the doner from rebuilt it. It is/was a molded piece that covers the firewall and down into the trans tunnel. After over a month on back order, I was told it was no longer available. I decided to peel the new one from the doner. It is not in the greatest shape, but better than nothing. afterall, when the engine is in, a lot of the flaws won't be seen. It is held on with contact cement. Here are a couple of pics.

[jbd5015]

Good stuff. The engine bay looks like its in good shape, and you have the pile of tools above the firewall, which is a good sign of getting things out ready to work on. good luck with getting the rest of it back together.

-Jeff

[Ol'6erGuy]

I had to bring this back to the forefront for one reason. I need your advise.
First of all, I apologize for not posting sooner, but I just haven't had the inspiration to do anything to the car. So it sits, but not for long.
The advise I need, Talking to my lovely wife on the way to church this morning I told her about an '83 633 that an acquaintance had that he wanted to get rid of cheap. My problem is that the last thing I need is another 6er. She said (hold on to your hats) she was interested. Her issue, she wants to fix up her 525 and not run it into the ground. The 6er would become her daily driver. What do you think, I don't want to sink tons into it but can get the car and make it road worthy for about $2k.
Am I out of my mind or just another 6er junkey???

[jbd5015]

NEVER!!!! I would go for it. If you know the guy took care of it then you know whats going to happen, and then you can get into the E28 based stuff, which like you know all to well, are easier to find parts for cheaper. And you can't be out of your mind if youve already lost it my friend!!

-Jeff

[stoner]

I agree, $2000 is small price to pay especially if your wife wants it. : )

[dm635]

go for it my friend.it will only inspire you to lift another brow at yours.that is if you don't have to start grabbing parts from it.
hey,i need to return the favor for the christmas present.

[evlgt85]

Duuuuude. Doooooo eeeeet.

My husband made the mistake of telling me of a semi-abandoned E12-based 6er at the machine shop we recently used to do up the head on my Turbo RS.

It'd be pretty much a mess, but it's blue. I'm trying to figure out if I can hide it somewhere.

More 6ers = more better! It's a quality of life improvement! Besides, think about it, what other car will offer the bang-for-buck, especially given the inherent beauty and refinement that defines a 6 series?

[Ol'6erGuy]

Well, my lovely wife made her decision and the answer is no--. Her reasoning is this: Purchase price plus fix it up funds equals a lot of work that could be done to her 525. I must say that I have to agree with her.
The result is this; no temptation for me and a nice 525 for her (I mean really, she loves that car). What else can I say???

[dm635]

well,the 525 is a nice car.my son had one for a very short time(even though he'd planned on keeping it).we bought it for him knowing that the head was toast.had no history on the car,hoped for the best,and it paid off.
i had never paid much attention to the E34 until i drove his,but they feel like a good solid car.i wouldn't mind having a 535is 5sp

[Ol'6erGuy]

A little history on this 525. Purchased new from the local, traded in on a new X5. We bought it before it could be prepped.. It had approx 80k on it, it's a '91 525i (pre vanos). It now has 200k on it and still runs strong (who knows, maybe we'll be a test case). For a sedan, I absolutely love it. It handles, cruises, does what ever you want. I understand her reasons for wanting to fix it up.

[dm635]

sons was a 90 with the M20 engine mated to an auto.after getting it running(head repl),sorting out quite a few non-operational and neglected items,it became a driver again.where we found it,she may not have made it back out alive had we not taken the chance.wouldn't be the 1st time,but i've been burned taking that chance.

[jbd5015]

Well good to hear you are sticking with the 525. It would have been cool to set it on the back burner for a little bit and have another 6, but an E34 is a good looking car. Probably the next bimmer i would get (if it wasnt an 83 euro 635 5spd, same color combo as wolfie) would be an E34 535i, just like dm635 said. Still had the M30, still had the individual round headlights, and a pratical 4 door.

-Jeff

[Jokke Beton]

Nice Job
They should honour peoples like you to keep the legend of the e24 6-series alive.