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oldpatchwork
- E30 Zone Newbie
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Hi everyone I am new here but I 've had my E30 since 2001 and have done lots to it I fitted air-con and power steering but it failed it's MOT 3 years ago on excess corrosion on the n/s rear arch I cant get to do t because as I have become old I got unable to work out there like i used to anyway hi to all !!
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Tzantushka
- E30 Zone Regular
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- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Welcome!
No harm in getting old - you just need to outsource more
No harm in getting old - you just need to outsource more
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boxclever1753
- E30 Zone Camper
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- Location: Bristol, UK.
Hello hello!!
^^^THIS^^^Tzantushka wrote: ↑Fri Feb 19, 2021 10:28 pmNo harm in getting old - you just need to outsource more
Anything to keep another E30 on the road
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steve_k
- E30 Zone Team Member
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welcome aboard,
as said above, post some pics of the rust & your location & i'm sure there could be someone in your area who could help out.
as said above, post some pics of the rust & your location & i'm sure there could be someone in your area who could help out.
if it's got t*ts or wheels it's bound to be trouble...............prove me wrong.
getting oral sex off an ugly person is like rock climbing.....don't look down ;)
getting oral sex off an ugly person is like rock climbing.....don't look down ;)
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oldpatchwork
- E30 Zone Newbie
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- Location: Basildon Essex
thanks for the warm welcome! will do the photos but I need to figure out how to upload pics
Patrick
Patrick
Welcome to the zone mate, age is of no consequence here (unless like me you are lol) and lets see some pics of what you have please.oldpatchwork wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:07 amthanks for the warm welcome! will do the photos but I need to figure out how to upload pics
Patrick
Have a look at this link, it should help you out mate.
viewtopic.php?f=114&t=277018
Mart.
Only the E46 cab left now.
Just got too old.
Just got too old.
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oldpatchwork
- E30 Zone Newbie
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ha I think I've worked it out
thank you Mart
I'll go and photograph the bad bits this afternoon and you can tell me what's what
thank you Mart
I'll go and photograph the bad bits this afternoon and you can tell me what's what
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boxclever1753
- E30 Zone Camper
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Lovely looking little chromie! With any project you just need to break down all the work required into separate smaller lists - then it starts looking a bit more manageable rather than just daunting!!
Start with a main list of two parts - what needs to be done & what I would like to be done... and just be really honest with yourself. Then break it down to engine, interior, body and drivetrain.
But it looks like a great survivor car and rest assured that most of the E30's you see are hiding rust issues (and other issues) so don't get too stressed. You can always reach out on here and in the real world too - there are still mechanics and trimmers who love working on these sorts of cars.
Good luck and keep updating us
Start with a main list of two parts - what needs to be done & what I would like to be done... and just be really honest with yourself. Then break it down to engine, interior, body and drivetrain.
But it looks like a great survivor car and rest assured that most of the E30's you see are hiding rust issues (and other issues) so don't get too stressed. You can always reach out on here and in the real world too - there are still mechanics and trimmers who love working on these sorts of cars.
Good luck and keep updating us
I can not say any more than this, perfect !!!!boxclever1753 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 1:08 pmLovely looking little chromie! With any project you just need to break down all the work required into separate smaller lists - then it starts looking a bit more manageable rather than just daunting!!
Start with a main list of two parts - what needs to be done & what I would like to be done... and just be really honest with yourself. Then break it down to engine, interior, body and drivetrain.
But it looks like a great survivor car and rest assured that most of the E30's you see are hiding rust issues (and other issues) so don't get too stressed. You can always reach out on here and in the real world too - there are still mechanics and trimmers who love working on these sorts of cars.
Good luck and keep updating us
Apart from what a cool looking car you have , more pics please and glad we could help.
Mart.
Only the E46 cab left now.
Just got too old.
Just got too old.
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steve_k
- E30 Zone Team Member
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now that is a really nice looking chromie,
if i was you i'd keep that as is, get the work done & keep on top of it.
if i was you i'd keep that as is, get the work done & keep on top of it.
if it's got t*ts or wheels it's bound to be trouble...............prove me wrong.
getting oral sex off an ugly person is like rock climbing.....don't look down ;)
getting oral sex off an ugly person is like rock climbing.....don't look down ;)
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boiliebasher
- E30 Zone Regular
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Welcome. Wow, she looks like a beaut. Well worth saving!
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oldpatchwork
- E30 Zone Newbie
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- Location: Basildon Essex
WOW ! thanks for the encouragement guys
Patrick
Patrick
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oldpatchwork
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oldpatchwork
- E30 Zone Newbie
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Had a quick peek at the MOT history... I think your best bet is to find someone to repair the structural issues. Like boxclever suggested make a list of the must haves and take it from there.oldpatchwork wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:29 pmrust.jpgI here is the MOT fail item he put his fingers through the inner arch!
Patrick
Best of luck.
