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by georgee
Sat Nov 15, 2025 1:55 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Miss Me???? Best way to sell a project??
Replies: 9
Views: 2859

Re: Miss Me???? Best way to sell a project??

Better late than never. I’d say the whole lot would be somewhere around 8k given that a lot of logistics will be involved shifting all that. Plus a complete restoration and painting etc. on top. GWLS. P.S. the car’s 34th birthday is on the 23rd. Thanks for the quick reply. I was thinking it would b...
by georgee
Sat Nov 15, 2025 1:51 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Miss Me???? Best way to sell a project??
Replies: 9
Views: 2859

Re: Miss Me???? Best way to sell a project??

Better late than never. I’d say the whole lot would be somewhere around 8k given that a lot of logistics will be involved shifting all that. Plus a complete restoration and painting etc. on top. GWLS. Thanks for the quick reply. I was thinking it would be around that. I was hoping for 10k, but that...
by georgee
Sat Nov 15, 2025 5:46 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Miss Me???? Best way to sell a project??
Replies: 9
Views: 2859

Re: Miss Me???? Best way to sell a project??

p.s please ask any questions you have here instead of DMs as somebody else is probably going to ask the same thing i do not have 2 sets of seats. I have the set with the correct larger headrests.....there was something off about that set i asked ere if the E21 ad recaros but didnt et a definitive re...
by georgee
Sat Nov 15, 2025 5:31 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Miss Me???? Best way to sell a project??
Replies: 9
Views: 2859

Re: Miss Me???? Best way to sell a project??

Man! a whole year later Anyway Here is a link to my photos old and new, including the new parts https://photos.app.goo.gl/VmpKiNhxqNs6yJ4C9 As far as I can remember, only a new back box is needed, even though the rest of the exhaust had seen better days The latest pictures are the crap ones taken in...
by georgee
Tue Nov 05, 2024 4:19 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Miss Me???? Best way to sell a project??
Replies: 9
Views: 2859

Re: Miss Me???? Best way to sell a project??

I am looking to sell the original car + parts as a project and the mtech-2 kit w/convertiable side skirts and paper template. AC, Cruice control and maybe the leather seats.

I will grab some pics when I go to the storage unit in wales
by georgee
Sat Nov 02, 2024 8:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Miss Me???? Best way to sell a project??
Replies: 9
Views: 2859

Miss Me???? Best way to sell a project??

God it's so good to be interacting with you guys & gals....man I missed the good Ole days except I have hardly been here....in fakin 20 years !!!! I have NOT been having fun so what does time keep flying Joined:Sun Dec 25, 2005 9:00 am Last active:Sun Nov 03, 2024 6:13 am Total posts:66 | Search use...
by georgee
Fri Aug 20, 2021 2:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: OEM Fitting??
Replies: 2
Views: 338

OEM Fitting??

Hello Everybody

Does anybody know if BMW still supply and fit the M-tech 2 bodykit and exhaust for a K reg convertible 325?


I know if they do the price will be astronomical

I am just curious to see how big my piggy bank will have to be.

Thanks in advanced

Bye
by georgee
Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:03 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Machinist/Machine shop recommendation NW London,Watford/Rea
Replies: 6
Views: 492

Machinist/Machine shop recommendation NW London,Watford/Rea

Hello,

Can anybody recommend a machine shop in the NW London, Watford or Readings areas?

I have just pulled my m20 325 and would like to get some work done...I don't have a complete list but skim & pressure testing the head is a must.
by georgee
Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:50 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Restore/renew plan for my facelift cab
Replies: 1
Views: 185

Restore/renew plan for my facelift cab

Hello I have owned my cab for over 10 year and unfortunately I have let it fall into a bit of state...well NO MORE!!!(Shouting like I was in an action move) my goal is to make a diamond schwarz motorsports cab( if they made one I would have brought it) So the plan Engine Hasn't been started in over ...
by georgee
Fri Jan 01, 2016 1:08 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: new year resolutions
Replies: 13
Views: 794

Re: new year resolutions

BMG wrote:Get the car back on the road this year after 10 years of excuses.
Snap!

I cant believe I joined this forum 10 years ago and not done much.


I am still a sad c*nt. Joined on xmas day and post on new years day 10 years later :mad: :o:
by georgee
Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:36 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: M-tech Front Valance Jig (92/cab)
Replies: 1
Views: 110

M-tech Front Valance Jig (92/cab)

Hello

Can you tell me the price for the following please?

51 71 2 239 841
by georgee
Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:04 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: RHD Cruise control wiring loom (92/325/cab)
Replies: 1
Views: 100

RHD Cruise control wiring loom (92/325/cab)

can I have the price for 61 12 1 385 083,please?
by georgee
Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:51 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Cruise Control retrofit LHD-> RHD
Replies: 1
Views: 79

Re: Cruise Control retrofit LHD-> RHD

or maybe just maybe the part has been replaced by 61 12 1 385 083 :)

can't believe I found this just after posting the above. I won't delete it becuase

a) A "yes that is correct you numpty" would be good to get from one of you gurus

b) It may help out another numpty somewhere down the line :)
by georgee
Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:41 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Cruise Control retrofit LHD-> RHD
Replies: 1
Views: 79

Cruise Control retrofit LHD-> RHD

Hello I have a LHD cruise control kit and I would like to retrofit it to my RHD cab. I understand that loom of the LHD is too short to fit. I have done a search on this forum and I believe I can just swap the looms over is this correct? I had a look around OEM but the part looks like it has been dis...
by georgee
Fri Jul 08, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rust hunting on a my 325 cabby
Replies: 7
Views: 217

Re: Rust hunting on a my 325 cabby

Thanks guys, I do not believe I will ever be skilled enough to do any decent welding and will farm this out. I will reveal a bit more than a coating of krust and primer will have to do until i get a body shop to look at it. Now i have a new dillema of working out what makes a good body shop...i gues...
by georgee
Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:51 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rust hunting on a my 325 cabby
Replies: 7
Views: 217

Re: Rust hunting on a my 325 cabby

back again. I have revealed a bit more but I am not sure how much further to go. http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5115/5909540554_6351f3bae5.jpg SDC10299 by Georgee73 , on Flickr http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6001/5908981781_4f49ba468f.jpg SDC10297 by Georgee73 , on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr....
by georgee
Sun Jun 26, 2011 9:29 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Prices please 325 Cab.
Replies: 1
Views: 117

Prices please 325 Cab.

Hello Can I have the price for the following parts, please? Gasket Ring 64 11 8 377 824 x 5 Hex Bolt 07 11 9 913 251 x 5 Sping Washer 07 11 9 933 060 x 5 square Nut 07 11 9 921 431 x 5 Cylinder head Cover Gasket 11 12 17 30 229 X 2 Hex nut with Plate 07 12 99 04 858 x 16 wave washer 07 11 99 32 099 ...
by georgee
Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:23 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Where to get some Good Head ;)
Replies: 27
Views: 1014

Re: Where to get some Good Head ;)

I would be up for a new assmbled head for £600.

Until then I guess I will have to roll the dice.
by georgee
Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:46 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Where to get some Good Head ;)
Replies: 27
Views: 1014

Re: Where to get some Good Head ;)

Thanks B7 but I was only looking for opinions/past experiences ...funds are not quite permitted for a wanted ad this month hence I posted here.

I guess nobody has had a head go on a 325 :mad:
by georgee
Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Where to get some Good Head ;)
Replies: 27
Views: 1014

Where to get some Good Head ;)

Hello Guys/Gals Any recommendation where I can get a good cylinder head for 325 (885) I know there are OEM heads then FAB heads but is anybody else good but not as expensive. My defintion of good= pressure tested skimmed not welded..oh and brand new OM of course. names (w/ prices if you have them) w...
by georgee
Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:35 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: 325i Convertible auto - SI Board fixed
Replies: 48
Views: 4376

Re: 325i Convertible auto - update

Looks strangely familiar.

Mine had/will have black interior though.

I have a knock on my rear bumper very similar to yours :mad:

now let see who's will become the :twisted: twin

:) at least you have enjoyed the sun mine is off road at the mo :cry:

p.s working a/c :notworthy: :cool:
by georgee
Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:11 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My Newbie 325 cab project
Replies: 4
Views: 290

My Newbie 325 cab project

Hello I am just starting on my decent into madness. Hers is my 325 K-reg Cab http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/5761295551_e3425ffc4d.jpg SDC10047 by Georgee73 , on Flickr Must do things http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/5761299521_97e86abc10_z.jpg SDC10090 by Georgee73 , on Flickr :( :cry: 1) He...
by georgee
Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rust hunting on a my 325 cabby
Replies: 7
Views: 217

Re: Rust hunting on a my 325 cabby

Thanks Daimler,

That's is what I thought too.

The car has got worse because it has been sitting around for so long. I was thinking I would get it back on the road this year just to clear it's lungs every now and again.
by georgee
Mon Jun 06, 2011 3:12 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rust hunting on a my 325 cabby
Replies: 7
Views: 217

Rust hunting on a my 325 cabby

Hello Can you guys help me with my a rust hunt on my 325 cab,please I have spotted some Rear valance driver side Is this in need of repair?? http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/5776805196_3c0125b45a.jpg SDC10201 by Georgee73 , on Flickr I guess so :) http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5101/5776805324_41...
by georgee
Mon May 30, 2011 10:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Essential tools
Replies: 47
Views: 1637

Re: Essential tools

Some cover so you can dodge the rain. A heated garage would be nice, a gazebo would do. i got a garage but you can't swing a cat in it. I can bearly get in and out of the car. the doors scrap the walls. I was looking at small gazebo's to put out the front..so that will be on the list. I brought a "...
by georgee
Mon May 30, 2011 10:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Essential tools
Replies: 47
Views: 1637

Re: Essential tools

opps should have mentioned I have the following set of 2 & 3 ton(slightly tallers I am a fat bum) jack stands el cheapo trolly jack.... I cant get it under the front of the car :( Halfords 100 piece "professional" :o: socket/spanner set...torex as well Halfords "professional" screw driver set torque...
by georgee
Mon May 30, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Essential tools
Replies: 47
Views: 1637

Essential tools

Hello Guys/Girls

I am new to the car scene and plan to restore ( if you can call it that) my cabby as good as I can get it.

I was just wondering what tools you have come across that you find are essentials/god-sends?

1) Air compress??? 50L???

Brands and models would be helpfull
by georgee
Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Garage recommendation needed. North west/west London
Replies: 2
Views: 113

Thanks, I have done.


Anybody else know anybody/places?
by georgee
Sat Feb 03, 2007 10:52 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Garage recommendation needed. North west/west London
Replies: 2
Views: 113

Garage recommendation needed. North west/west London

Hello Guys & gals.

My poor e30 is in dire need of an inspection 2 and a few other bits and bobs(she has just gone over the 100k mark so I dont mind spending a little on her ;). Can anybody help please????


Regards
G.
by georgee
Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:51 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: leather retrimmer London or south east based
Replies: 7
Views: 386

hello bootyman, Thanx for the offer but I am looking to keep it black even though that interior looks mint but I really want a black interior to replace my current black interior. hmmm even the centre console. shame I am sure you want have too much trouble selling them. £2500!!!! 8O FfiFfi I will ...
by georgee
Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:51 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: leather retrimmer London or south east based
Replies: 7
Views: 386

leather retrimmer London or south east based

Hello

I wanted to retrim my 93 325 cab seats. Any recommendations? ball park figure of cost would be much appreciated
by georgee
Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:30 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: The story so far...get the hankies out
Replies: 27
Views: 1083

or the idiot buyer who did tighten it back tight enough when he came up to check it out a few days earliere.............hence why there has been no fist flying because I cant say it wasn't totally my fault

shame my bank manager does believe in the old saying of you live an learn
by georgee
Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:13 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: The story so far...get the hankies out
Replies: 27
Views: 1083

ok. I will give it a clean and post some this weekend.

now wehere did I put that digicam :mad:
by georgee
Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:32 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: The story so far...get the hankies out
Replies: 27
Views: 1083

Hello Well I got the sorted out new head cylinder and associated parts the pump was new so it hasn't been change. I was still dubious about what caused the head to go in the first place, but the only culprit is a loose collant cap which sound a bit like BS to me as the car was spewing water when I s...
by georgee
Fri May 12, 2006 2:37 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Essential Tools
Replies: 6
Views: 246

bigun wrote:did you buy this car with the head gasket gone
no it went on me after 178 miles of ownership. I am in discussion with the previous owner now.

should be resolved by the weekend.