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Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:57 pm

So, apart from the Christmas parties, we have a couple of weeks off work before returning in the new year.

This allows for some E30 love time - provided the weather isn't too cold.

My plans are to finish installing my cabby interior, and replacing the wheels and tyres.

What are your plans? :)
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:03 pm

building an m52 stroker and removing old engine for full engine bay paint ....i should be watching christmas films in the warm with the family instead :mad:
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:37 pm

Gert_8 wrote:So, apart from the Christmas parties, we have a couple of weeks off work before returning in the new year.

This allows for some E30 love time - provided the weather isn't too cold.

My plans are to finish installing my cabby interior, and replacing the wheels and tyres.

What are your plans? :)
I didn't know you owned an E30 Gert! Good thread choice matey :thumb:
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:43 pm

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Gert_8 wrote:So, apart from the Christmas parties, we have a couple of weeks off work before returning in the new year.

This allows for some E30 love time - provided the weather isn't too cold.

My plans are to finish installing my cabby interior, and replacing the wheels and tyres.

What are your plans? :)
I didn't know you owned an E30 Gert! Good thread choice matey :thumb:
There's probably quite a few that don't know much about me, but that's the way I like it. However, thanks! :)

So, you not doing anything on your car?
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:09 pm

That's a shame.. I wanted to get to know the real Gert! I'll be fitting new tires, perhaps a detail.. but that's me lot! I shall be too busy commemorating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ! :)
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:11 pm

Mitchen wrote:That's a shame.. I wanted to get to know the real Gert! I'll be fitting new tires, perhaps a detail.. but that's me lot! I shall be too busy commemorating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ! :)
Good to hear that - Christmas is about Jesus! :)
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:33 pm

Hey E30ers,

Mine is just going to get some general maintainence. Rust work, new brakes and tyres, replacing bushes here and there. Nothing exciting, still slowly getting on top of all the maintainence left over from the previous owner.

First big thing will be an engine and drivetrain overhaul followed by suspension upgrades. Knowing me, those two things will take a year or so each.

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Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:45 pm

Hopefully some drifting practise with kos's help :-)
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:45 pm

pony wrote:Hopefully some drifting practise with kos's help :-)
Cool!!
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:52 pm

Which e30 u got gert u never talk about it in fact I didn't even know you had E30 :mad: have u got a thread :-) ?
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:16 pm

New water pump, thermostat and heater valve. Had them all for some time need to get motivated, waited 6 months for BMW to make some new heater valves. I put the slowness down to recovering from the price of the heater valve. 8O
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:20 pm

Depending on which one has fuel in then all I'll be doing is driving it New Years Day morning for a blast round country roads.
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:21 pm

pony wrote:Which e30 u got gert u never talk about it in fact I didn't even know you had E30 :mad: have u got a thread :-) ?
LOL. I'm sure Pete will tell you all about it! :)
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:36 pm

I'm just hoping I get my E30 back on Sunday!

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Tue Dec 09, 2014 7:13 pm

Maybe ambitious, esp. with the cold but:

finish fitting body fixtures (lights, body kit, door latches, ariel, plates etc.)
fit wiring loom, removing PO's bodges and alarms - test body functions
fit sunroof
service engine (belts, coolant, oil, valve clearances)
refit inlet manifold + injectors
check engine runs/wiring + add in security features
fit dash
fit headlining, windows, front windscreen
fit carpet (through rear window opening)
fit rear window
fit door cards, seats, misc. trim
fit 067 steering rack (if time)
MOT

Apart from the sun roof and getting the wiring into the car, I'm too phased. Those two jobs really don't appeal though!
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:03 pm

The never ending list....!

Finish welding front end (3 more plates!!)
Refurb front brakes
Paint calipers
Replace brake flexies and lines
3m flexible underseal front end
Repaint wing
Weld up and Repaint valance as req
Refit bits removed

Turn car round, cry coz how it's the back end to do!

Prob a good time to say thanks and merry Xmas to all that have helped with the problems and sold parts to me etc.
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:07 pm

Collect all my powdercoated bits for the car, and my refurbed wheels.
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:09 pm

Wow.. some of you are going to be busy over the festive period! Cram a load of turkey sandwiches in between jobs for carbs and protein.. :D
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:11 pm

Fook that, it'll be full english breakfasts at the local greasy cafe for me. :D
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:14 pm

Rav335uk wrote:Fook that, it'll be full english breakfasts at the local greasy cafe for me. :D
You want essential nutrients, not a blocked artery..

This convo is making you hungry isnt it Rav :)
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:18 pm

Ha ha. full english and that keeps me going all day.
No need for breaks, or lunch. :D
Trick is to empty out in the morning, get to the cafe, fill up, and you all sorted for the day.
Then repeat as necessary... :mad:
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:23 pm

Rav335uk wrote:Ha ha. full english and that keeps me going all day.
No need for breaks, or lunch. :D
Trick is to empty out in the morning, get to the cafe, fill up, and you all sorted for the day.
Then repeat as necessary... :mad:
U a builder :-) ?
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:26 pm

Plumber by trade Pony.
But take on the odd loft or extension.
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:37 pm

Most are if you can get away with it.

But I do alot of Age Concern work, and we have to keep costs down for the OAP's, but it keeps me busy.
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:39 pm

Rav335uk wrote:Most are if you can get away with it.

But I do alot of Age Concern work, and we have to keep costs down for the OAP's, but it keeps me busy.
Very noble Rav.. I knew there was a nice guy behind the bhangra avitar :)
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:41 pm

Gert_8 wrote:
Mitchen wrote:That's a shame.. I wanted to get to know the real Gert! I'll be fitting new tires, perhaps a detail.. but that's me lot! I shall be too busy commemorating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ! :)
Good to hear that - Christmas is about Jesus! :)
Roger?

Nick, Gert does have a rather nice Blue Facelift Cab. IIRC
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Gert_8 wrote:
Mitchen wrote:That's a shame.. I wanted to get to know the real Gert! I'll be fitting new tires, perhaps a detail.. but that's me lot! I shall be too busy commemorating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ! :)
Good to hear that - Christmas is about Jesus! :)
Roger?

Nick, Gert does have a rather nice Blue Facelift Cab. IIRC
He kept that one to himself! He should share more info.. tis the season of goodwill after all.
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:04 pm

Is it me.......

Gert's cab is fairly well known.

The later part of next year should see the sickness satisfied.......I am working on a proper barn find......

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Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:09 pm

My to-do list

Fit head linning
Fit interia
Fit Windows all round
Tidy glove box wireing
Refit all the gauages and instruments
Fit front brakes
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:20 pm

Mitchen wrote:
Rav335uk wrote:Most are if you can get away with it.

But I do alot of Age Concern work, and we have to keep costs down for the OAP's, but it keeps me busy.
Very noble Rav.. I knew there was a nice guy behind the bhangra avitar :)
If you remember, I did a bathroom for a blind couple who were ripped off by a cowboy.
A few members on here donated to that cause, as we charge 0% for the labour, and got some of the retail and trade outlets to donate too.
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:24 pm

Going for my trailer license in the new year.



There is a joke there... somewhere... :squint:
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Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:08 pm

I'm going to do absolutely nothing over xmas apart from cuddle and play with the kids (5 and 3)

:D

Sorry that's a bit boring.
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Tue Dec 16, 2014 9:37 pm

A set of RS's sort of fell into my lap today.



I'm going to spend Christmas dry humping them. :)
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Tue Dec 16, 2014 9:54 pm

bab-91 wrote:A set of RS's sort of fell into my lap today.



I'm going to spend Christmas dry humping them. :)
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