Ok so I've been busy on my days off and with the assistance from some good friends I've managed to get the car into a position where wiring can be sorted before the engine is ripped out and the shell attached to a jig ready for welding.
I'll let the pictures do the majority of the talking...
The Mrs behind the wheel, as a result of lots of loose wires courtesy of the previous owner the car suffers from parasitic battery drain and so needed jumping, as can be seen from the white smoke out the back the engines not the healthiest at the moment but it runs.
Just a selection of the loose wires just left hanging about, you can see where some of these have started 'fusing' :S
Quick video of the engine running, a little bit ropey but its going to be removed and replaced with a healthy 2.8 lump
Drivers seat and dashboard out, the foam insulation layer under the dash was sodden and moldy it literately peeled off in slithers, made sure to disconnect the pedal box etc to remove it from behind there. should hopefully stop the rust spreading even further! Note the moldy water seal on the drivers door, this cars a biohazzard!!
Eurgh!
Fresh side profile of the car, stickers have been removed as have the water filled wing mirrors :|they still work so going to allow them to fully dry out before refitting. Note the centralised wiper blade...
Rear heckspoiler removed along with the badge, condition of the heckspoiler leaves a bit to be desired so i doubt that will be going back on the car.
Looking very plain... for now...
The aforementioned central wiper, have no fear this will be done properly with a converted regulator and arm when the time comes, as the car currently sits the entire wiper assembly has been removed.
The very sorry looking 320i lump, this will be available for sale soon as spares or repair/service.
The remains of the under bonnet insulation, any suggestions to get this off? heat didnt really help so thinking thinners of some sort...
Rear toolbox is non existent so no need for the foam here anymore, the lug will be going next.
Better picture of P/side rear well, not as bad as it looks at the moment.
Better picture of D/side rear well, as you can see some rust to be sorted.
Rear wheel well isn't in too bad condition, looks as though someones tried to jack the rear with it before however
no worries, it'll be coming out when the welding is done
Rear inner arches and top mounts look in good condition
Apparent rust behind the license plate holder.
Spoiler had obviously never been removed to be cleaned.
Few marks over the bonnet, look like sun cream so should be relatively easy to remove, badge has since been removed. Also need to beat the lower bumper back into shape in order to fit a splitter.
EXPLOSION!!! Note the lack of seats means can see straight through
Moldy moisture seal removed, door looks healthy beneath.
Now that's gonna cause a headache...
Rear seats, quarters etc de-tarred just needs a wipe down with thinners to remove last bits of residue.
Pop outs FTW!
The easiest bit to remove, even found a socket piece when picking it out of the void
More weight saving...
both inner and outer arches are going to need welding.
Drivers door moisture guard off, the doors full of broken glass. confidence inspiring...
Drivers foot well ventilation.
Interior battery tray, this is as a result of a leaky battery outside at some point in the cars life and the very sodden foam on the inside...
167522 hard, hard miles.
Rest of drivers well isn't too bad
The result of a wing mirror full of water, note to self dont have toolbox open underneath again
Previous owner thought a super awesome mod would be to stick a BMW badge to the passangers door, obviously they saw sense and removed it... along with half the paint resulting in this
The DIY repair to end all, lets stick the scuttle back together with body filler
Better pic of the battered bumper.
Guess that means time to de-lock
Front passengers sill :S
Rear passenger arch and sill.
Ooh whats this? bamboo scaffolding? why??
Tada!! Manual window conversion.
Full electric setup will be for sale soon, wiring included.
Battery tray doesn't look too healthy as expected, new battery is going to be mounted internally
Air conditioning, oh wait...
We all like 'THE GAP'
Sunroof panel removed in preparation for the cassette to come out.
As it sat at the end of the last day.
Next weekends plans are to remove the cassette and sort all the wiring
wish me luck!!
a couple of pictures from collection and the main 'problem' areas identified:
