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

[bmwsport]

Good idea getting rid of the 'pads'. Since the factory they have got no real use apart from collecting mud and moisture with the benefit of being located right next to the front wheels

[The_Diddler]

Those that know me may have noticed my lack of presense around the zone recently, thats a long story for another time

Any way what has cheered me up no end is the progress with the Quatroporte chariot.

I cant praise Matt and this guys work highly enough you only have to see the pictures below to clearly see that!!!!!!!

Enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!









































































Misano Red FTW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



















Little bit of a transformation i think

[e30topless]

looking good Paul

when is he removing 2 doors and moving the B pillar back slightly ?

[Alex]

Looks great

[Rav335uk]

looking good Paul

when is he removing 2 doors and moving the B pillar back slightly ?

[bmw-mad]

looking good Paul

when is he removing 2 doors and moving the B pillar back slightly ?

Lol

Thats some real talent gone in to that bodywork

keep it up

[TPS]

Thats coming on a treat, moredoors rule!

[ImysE30]

Legend

Ready for Pod?

[DanThe]

I thought id never see the day!!

[Raj_p]

Wow, i just read the whole thread, and all i can say is............ WOW

Keep up the good work pal.... awesome

[beardymat]

I thought id never see the day!!

Its going to make a good home for that boat anchor you stitched Paul up with eh?

Seems like this is exactly what he needs right now to keep the faith, When we spoke the other day he said he had thoughts of scrapping the henna car he has, I know its a moredoor too but scrapping it migh be a bit much as its a good shell.

[skipunda]

Just caught up with this and the metal work. Beautiful work

[DanThe]

he had thoughts of scrapping the henna car he has, I know its a moredoor too but scrapping it migh be a bit much as its a good shell.

He has obviously been talking too much to women and office types, dont worry Matt, I will put him right next time I see him

[e30topless]

he had thoughts of scrapping the henna car he has, I know its a moredoor too but scrapping it migh be a bit much as its a good shell.

He has obviously been talking too much to women and office types, dont worry Matt, I will put him right next time I see him

+1

[bss325i]

This is shaping up to be one of the top cars on the zone despite the excess door count.

Keep up the good work guys!

[Dezzy]

This is shaping up to be one of the top cars on the zone despite the excess door count.

Keep up the good work guys!

Exactly what I was thinking. Matt the metal work is stunning.
Nice to see it coming together Paul.

[gooner1]

Paul, much respect for putting your money hard earned into this,
also to Matt, for obviously treating this car like it was his own.

[blitz877]

WOW!!!!!!! thats some impressive work right there!

[Jhonno]

looking good Paul

when is he removing 2 doors and moving the B pillar back slightly ?

You know he is right..

[powelly]

Good to see some moredoor loving, mine is coming to work to be painted in a few weeks after Mr 13 and myself have done some bits an pieces.

[Felix79]

Nice to see it is moving in the right direction buddy.

[Royalratch]

[e30topless]

This is shaping up to be one of the top cars on the zone despite the excess door count.

Keep up the good work guys!

I doubt there will be a better 4 door on the planet?
(apart from A8AVO )

it's been about 10 months in the paintshop and Paul has a built up a MASSIVE stash of new dealer parts, and can't wait to get stuck in to this,

can't blame him, nothing better than bolting shiny new bits on to a fresh painted shell

[The_Diddler]

This is shaping up to be one of the top cars on the zone despite the excess door count.

Keep up the good work guys!

I doubt there will be a better 4 door on the planet?
(apart from A8AVO )

it's been about 10 months in the paintshop and Paul has a built up a MASSIVE stash of new dealer parts, and can't wait to get stuck in to this,

can't blame him, nothing better than bolting shiny new bits on to a fresh painted shell

It is getting exciting now

If i started with A8, it would have cost me no near as much

[DanThe]

Yeah but it would have still been a bodged up 320i auto

[e30topless]

Yeah but it would have still been a bodged up 320i auto

A8 has Executive status being a 6 pot since the factory despite the tight coont that ordered it without any morsels....

wasn't your turd a thoroughbred 4 pot M10 for many years before it obtained it's pedigree?

[Ollie_bwoii]

scrapping the henna car

That is just not allowed.

Impressive work on this chariot, as usual.

[DanThe]

Mine has no pedigree whatsoever, its one seriously bastardised chariot, but in a good way, as it hasnt had any colour coded nastiness along the way

I will have you know the chromie wasnt skimped on, it was ordered with central locking, bronze tint glass AND a full tank of petrol on delivery!!

[Ollie_bwoii]

bronze tint

As standard.

[town325i]

Some chromies came with the green tint glass

[Dezzy]

Mine has no pedigree whatsoever, its one seriously bastardised chariot, but in a good way, as it hasnt had any colour coded nastiness along the way

I will have you know the chromie wasnt skimped on, it was ordered with central locking, bronze tint glass AND a full tank of petrol on delivery!!

Bastardised in the right way though.

Thought you fitted central locking?

[The_Diddler]

More pics i took last Saturday, could'nt resist a drive up to check up on Matt, oh i mean see the progress on the turd

No particlur order, just random pics.......











Ohhhhhh arches......



Nice new wings........



Silver turd needs fragging hehe



Arches look well.......









Engine bay and boot finish striaght from the gun.....

[kieran325]

Simply stunning Paul and a real credit to Matt.

[DanThe]

Your going to cringe when I attack that NS inner wing with a drill to fit the E36 airbox

[e30topless]

fabulous, this will be a stunner