The Diddler's Resto ** NEW PICCIES** 10/10/12

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Post Wed Jan 16, 2013 1:05 am

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Simply Awesome !! how did i miss the update?

Paul, if it didn't have so many doors it would put the Xworks resto to shame :wink:
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Post Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:33 am

Show winning car when its finished, great job mate love the colour.
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Post Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:33 am

Show winning car when its finished, great job mate love the colour.
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Post Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:38 pm

Looks like a new car! Good job on the underside!

I do have a few pointers to make, are the headlamps in their final position? I think they need centralising in the side grills. They look to be over too far to the outside of the car.

And also, did you make the engine loom?

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Post Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:24 pm

amazing !! brilliant thread and what a car !! it all looks super, the boot looks great, makes me itch to see mine all finished, is that a brand new boot seal how much was it ? are the other bits in there new ?
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Post Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:01 pm

polsta wrote: are the other bits in there new ?
Just a few! :eek:
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Post Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:25 pm

i just mean these boot bits to the right and ones to the left ? any part numbers and prices ?

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Post Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:45 pm

Andrew

Headlights aren't aligned yet, just fitted for show really so i could take a few pictures. Engine loom courtesy of DanThe, he doe's very nice work.......

Polsta

The parts you refer too are just the original ones cleaned up, nothing new, except the boot rubber liner.
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Post Fri Feb 01, 2013 1:45 pm

That looks mint mate! Great job.......now start modding the caravan :)
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Post Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:38 pm

any updates
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Post Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:43 pm

LOL, it's sat in his garage gathering more sh1te around it.
If I know Paul, he's tooo lazy to do anything. :D
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If you Got "Haters",Then your doing something Right!
CR24v??? Where's it all gone?? LOL
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Post Sun Feb 10, 2013 9:58 pm

he should have a bit of spare time now ,or at least a weeks worth winkeye
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Post Wed May 29, 2013 7:38 pm

Sorry... to those that thought this was an update..

Excellent project The_Diddler. just read the whole thread from
start to present. Not a spot missed :D . Looking forward to an update. :D
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Post Fri Dec 06, 2013 3:45 pm

Sooooooo..............................
What's happening ??
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CR24v??? Where's it all gone?? LOL
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Post Fri Dec 06, 2013 3:53 pm

Rav335uk wrote:Sooooooo..............................
What's happening ??
Nothing by the looks of things, Rav..! :(
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PONY, 2013 - "Anyway span 360 degrees hitting the kerb and giving the old man two fingers as I was spinning like Michael Schumacher would
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Post Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:01 pm

Diddlers garage is looking cleaner than its ever been, all painted out with extra lighting, perfect for working on cars :D
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Post Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:42 pm

Edited for privacy
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Post Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:25 pm

Yes, but some would argue it's a more door and I dare not mention the jacking points.... :D :D
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PONY, 2013 - "Anyway span 360 degrees hitting the kerb and giving the old man two fingers as I was spinning like Michael Schumacher would
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Post Fri Dec 06, 2013 11:02 pm

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Its so bright red it hurts my eyes! ! :cool:

Faaackin gorgeous mate!! :thumb:
Check my M30 build threads:
Project Frankenstein: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=194154
Headgasket: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=165704
Clutch issues: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=172482
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Cypriotgeeza
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Post Fri Dec 06, 2013 11:14 pm

All that fresh paint helps it weigh more for PacerPete's 4 door loving friends.

Ive admired this thread from day one, epic effort. :D
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Post Sun Dec 15, 2013 10:02 pm

awsome pics, thanks Paul, keep us updated more oftern mate :D
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Post Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:04 pm

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Paul, what is that lip you have here? It doesn`t look like IS lip :roll:

Your resto is pure sex 8)
I`m driving E30, 1989, 325i, 4 door. Restoring 1990, 4 door.
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Post Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:07 pm

That's an alpina front spoiler, not sure which model though.
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Post Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:25 pm

Wow, the red on this hurts my eyes, what a paint job and epic resto!

How are you getting on with this diddler?
325i Sport Diamond Schwarz 1989

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Post Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:16 am

Woww!!.. Just cant believe my eyes :eek:

Pretty much the most awesome attension to detail i've ever seen. The workmanship and overall finish is exceptional!

Planning on doing the underside to someday and if i can get mine to look half as good as this am a happy man!
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Post Thu Jan 30, 2014 9:44 am

Wowza.! I'm not a fan of the colour but the finish is second to none.!!! Lovely work.!
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Post Sun Jan 18, 2015 9:50 am

So did this ever get finished?
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Post Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:15 am

Its in hibernation I believe :)
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Post Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:15 am

In hibernation but complete?
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Post Sat Apr 23, 2016 3:11 pm

Ever get finished
Do not take anything i say seriously as i am a bit of a cnut!
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Post Sat Apr 23, 2016 3:19 pm

Oh man I got excited... Not on here much anymore (E30less), but go the email saying there was an update... no such luck this time....
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