318is Parked up for 10 years...

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ibby1
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Post Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:29 pm

hi

new here so would really appreciate any help

i have a 318is which unfortunately i left parked outside in garden for 10 years.

want to bring it back to the world but need help in where best to get it restored from. needs paintwork and whatever else 10 years of being sat in the garden does.

from manchester so can anyone point me in the right direction thank you
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ah
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Post Sat Feb 24, 2018 3:49 pm

Can you post some pics and welcome to the mad house.
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Post Sat Feb 24, 2018 4:29 pm

ah wrote:Can you post some pics and welcome to the mad house.
Likewise mate, I`m sure you will find what you need on here :D


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Post Mon Feb 26, 2018 10:07 am

before you do anything i would have it checked out and put on a ramp- consider even having it put though and MOT test.

Know what your dealing with before you start the resto route- the body may be rotten/uneconomical to repair.
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