Have the door cards, only interior trim I have!B7 wrote:Are the door cards Sweep currently has in the for sale section not correct for this??
Windows out is the only way.
1983 323i Henna "no. 45" (UDP260Y) UPDATE :)
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Good effort Ferg!! Shame the diffin crew did some prep work on the bonnet, roof & boot, would've been nice to have got it all back to Henna that easily.
My fog may be fooked but it'll still have the buckets/brackets if they're needed.jlb wrote: There are a few oddities with the really early cars, if you want to run the two piece front valance and retain fog lights you will need, buckets/brackets which plug into the tray above and hang down into the recess in the valance.
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Nice one Ferg looking forward to progress 
I have a few 323's on the shelves I'm sure I have most of what you want, just gimme a shout
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I have a few 323's on the shelves I'm sure I have most of what you want, just gimme a shout
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Swaps?e30topless wrote:Nice one Ferg looking forward to progress
I have a few 323's on the shelves I'm sure I have most of what you want, just gimme a shout![]()
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It's not mate, it's too high a ratio, get it on ebay and get some beer moneylewger wrote:Is the diff I have any good ferg if so it's yours for free bud
Thanks for the offer though dude
How do you pronounce 'either'? I say 'either', but some say 'either'. Either is correct.
Nice to meet you today, thanks for the infoAndyboy wrote:I'd put black comfort leatherz in. Would look spectacular with the bronze glass.
How do you pronounce 'either'? I say 'either', but some say 'either'. Either is correct.
Didn't Alex have some "highback" Recaro LS's in early anthracite check for sale not so long ago?
Another update - good to meet you today Sir, and see the poor Turd!
UDP260Y was it's first number plate and it looks like it was a Bracknell car. It was sold in either late 83 or early 84 as a used car with 6000 miles via New Central Garage in Chobham. The oddball 'OI' number plate was added in the eightoes and was on the car until 2000 - that's probably when the guy traded it in for an E46 323i.
His name and address are in the Approved Used Car paperwork - chances are he still lives there.
According to BMW GB, 'OI' is the number plate because that's what it had on the last time it was seen by a dealer.
Overall it's not bad at all, a very clean original shell needing some fettling on the arches (I don't think they need replacing), a pair of wings and a paint job. The bumpers look like they might straighten. The engine bay will come up a treat with a good steam clean.
UDP260Y was it's first number plate and it looks like it was a Bracknell car. It was sold in either late 83 or early 84 as a used car with 6000 miles via New Central Garage in Chobham. The oddball 'OI' number plate was added in the eightoes and was on the car until 2000 - that's probably when the guy traded it in for an E46 323i.
His name and address are in the Approved Used Car paperwork - chances are he still lives there.
According to BMW GB, 'OI' is the number plate because that's what it had on the last time it was seen by a dealer.
Overall it's not bad at all, a very clean original shell needing some fettling on the arches (I don't think they need replacing), a pair of wings and a paint job. The bumpers look like they might straighten. The engine bay will come up a treat with a good steam clean.
Cheers Andy, like I said I expected worse so am pretty pleased with it!
Once i bought it I got back in touch with the ebay seller and asked for the "box of spares" that came with it in the advert aas Hussain never picked those up. I wonder what is in there, hopefully some original parts?? EDIT: and a set of spare keys would be nice
Either way a good read through the old history file and some random knowledge from Andy revealed some cool stuff about this car.
BTW, was loving the big 7
Once i bought it I got back in touch with the ebay seller and asked for the "box of spares" that came with it in the advert aas Hussain never picked those up. I wonder what is in there, hopefully some original parts?? EDIT: and a set of spare keys would be nice
Either way a good read through the old history file and some random knowledge from Andy revealed some cool stuff about this car.
BTW, was loving the big 7
How do you pronounce 'either'? I say 'either', but some say 'either'. Either is correct.
Interesting stuff!Andyboy wrote:Another update - good to meet you today Sir, and see the poor Turd!
UDP260Y was it's first number plate and it looks like it was a Bracknell car. It was sold in either late 83 or early 84 as a used car with 6000 miles via New Central Garage in Chobham. The oddball 'OI' number plate was added in the eightoes and was on the car until 2000 - that's probably when the guy traded it in for an E46 323i.
His name and address are in the Approved Used Car paperwork - chances are he still lives there.
According to BMW GB, 'OI' is the number plate because that's what it had on the last time it was seen by a dealer.
Overall it's not bad at all, a very clean original shell needing some fettling on the arches (I don't think they need replacing), a pair of wings and a paint job. The bumpers look like they might straighten. The engine bay will come up a treat with a good steam clean.
Service book the give away?
Old MOT's and receipts, it is pretty in depth and I am surprised (with the state of the car) that history is still there. All good thoughbss325i wrote:Interesting stuff!Andyboy wrote:Another update - good to meet you today Sir, and see the poor Turd!
UDP260Y was it's first number plate and it looks like it was a Bracknell car. It was sold in either late 83 or early 84 as a used car with 6000 miles via New Central Garage in Chobham. The oddball 'OI' number plate was added in the eightoes and was on the car until 2000 - that's probably when the guy traded it in for an E46 323i.
His name and address are in the Approved Used Car paperwork - chances are he still lives there.
According to BMW GB, 'OI' is the number plate because that's what it had on the last time it was seen by a dealer.
Overall it's not bad at all, a very clean original shell needing some fettling on the arches (I don't think they need replacing), a pair of wings and a paint job. The bumpers look like they might straighten. The engine bay will come up a treat with a good steam clean.
Service book the give away?
How do you pronounce 'either'? I say 'either', but some say 'either'. Either is correct.
there's a breaker near me like that. he encourages you to take the parts off before his astronomic valuation. a friend noticed some freewheeling hubs on an old series landy & the guy quoted in excess of retail.sweep wrote:I no of another one of these in a yard in chesterfield its a breaker but the bloke thinks the parts are worth a fortune theres no dealings with him
the other breaker less than 50 yards away is the exact opposite, it's a flat rate of £5 for misc bits, and then we haggle
This was a 323i auto and was for sale in June 07 in TBMW. I can't remember what the guy was asking at the time.
Here is the photo used in the ad, when it was still red.

IIRC the mileage was pretty low at that point.
Here is the photo used in the ad, when it was still red.

IIRC the mileage was pretty low at that point.
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'82 323i henna
'90 320iSE sterling silver No more!
'10 116d Sport Red - MkI
'12 1.4 Punto Easy Exotica Red
'11 X3 3.0d SE
'89 240 DL Estate
'90 320iSE sterling silver No more!
'10 116d Sport Red - MkI
'12 1.4 Punto Easy Exotica Red
'11 X3 3.0d SE
'89 240 DL Estate
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Do you fancy bringing your car up to the Glamis Castle Classic Car show this year - 8th July and we've got a stand up there every year and we're shy on historic chromies.hennabm wrote:This was a 323i auto and was for sale in June 07 in TBMW. I can't remember what the guy was asking at the time.
Here is the photo used in the ad, when it was still red.
IIRC the mileage was prety low at that point.
Sorry to hijack the thread.
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
Nice pic cheers, yes this was an Automatic car when new, and has been converted to manual and further ruined within the last 5 years then
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Should be able to build a nice history file to go with this turd by the look of it 

e30topless said : Proper BMW's have 4 headlights, last of the run was the E30 and E34/E32 anything after that is just complete shite
More to the point are you going to sell me those headlight rings for this?hennabm wrote:This was a 323i auto and was for sale in June 07 in TBMW. I can't remember what the guy was asking at the time.
Here is the photo used in the ad, when it was still red.
IIRC the mileage was prety low at that point.
Cash waiting!
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I can do this shell. Do side repeaters need to be on those wings or is it a lucky model?
I think we should hoist the donk. Paint the bay and inner wings while we r at it. The boot and
Inner shell needs no work. One of you OEM homos could cast a final eye over the prep with the 'stone guard' and all the precise markings. Andyboy will you do the honour? I don't want finger pointing when it's too late!!
I think we should hoist the donk. Paint the bay and inner wings while we r at it. The boot and
Inner shell needs no work. One of you OEM homos could cast a final eye over the prep with the 'stone guard' and all the precise markings. Andyboy will you do the honour? I don't want finger pointing when it's too late!!
I'll check with the manager
Nice idea but you know what your doing, we'll play it by ear!mercdriver wrote:I can do this shell. Do side repeaters need to be on those wings or is it a lucky model?
I think we should hoist the donk. Paint the bay and inner wings while we r at it. The boot and
Inner shell needs no work. One of you OEM homos could cast a final eye over the prep with the 'stone guard' and all the precise markings. Andyboy will you do the honour? I don't want finger pointing when it's too late!!
How do you pronounce 'either'? I say 'either', but some say 'either'. Either is correct.
No side repeaters on E30's this early.
...........and a Tech 1 kit surely?!?!? ........................Duke137 wrote:If it wasn't the earliest known I would be making this epic with 24 valves up front
Could well do, yes.mercdriver wrote:I can do this shell. Do side repeaters need to be on those wings or is it a lucky model?
I think we should hoist the donk. Paint the bay and inner wings while we r at it. The boot and
Inner shell needs no work. One of you OEM homos could cast a final eye over the prep with the 'stone guard' and all the precise markings. Andyboy will you do the honour? I don't want finger pointing when it's too late!!
Can't believe it's been turned from a nice original car into a shitheap in just 5 years - unreal. Scary to think that you could preserve a car in nice condition for so long, only for some dickhead to ruin it so comprehensively.
It was up for £2750 by Andy Law, and had recently been painted. According to the write up it had a nice interior as well. Now 50 feet down in a landfill site somewhere.
Very well said, fooking idiots!Andyboy wrote:Could well do, yes.mercdriver wrote:I can do this shell. Do side repeaters need to be on those wings or is it a lucky model?
I think we should hoist the donk. Paint the bay and inner wings while we r at it. The boot and
Inner shell needs no work. One of you OEM homos could cast a final eye over the prep with the 'stone guard' and all the precise markings. Andyboy will you do the honour? I don't want finger pointing when it's too late!!
Can't believe it's been turned from a nice original car into a shitheap in just 5 years - unreal. Scary to think that you could preserve a car in nice condition for so long, only for some dickhead to ruin it so comprehensively.
It was up for £2750 by Andy Law, and had recently been painted. According to the write up it had a nice interior as well. Now 50 feet down in a landfill site somewhere.
I love that anthracite houndstooth colth, looks the business. Bet there was a good drivers seat too when it was removed
How do you pronounce 'either'? I say 'either', but some say 'either'. Either is correct.
I've banged off an email to someone I know in Munich - they may be able to get an exact built date. They did for the blue 730i.
With regards to the interior, I'd still be looking at a decent Comfort black leather - maybe even a different colour and then recoloured. A tired 30 year old cloth interior wouldn't do it any favours, but black leather certainly would. The other Henna red car wants raping for bits though.
With regards to the interior, I'd still be looking at a decent Comfort black leather - maybe even a different colour and then recoloured. A tired 30 year old cloth interior wouldn't do it any favours, but black leather certainly would. The other Henna red car wants raping for bits though.




