My 85 535i build

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Re: My 85 535i build (update 12/25/16)

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Snow, snow, go away...
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Re: My 85 535i build (update 12/25/16)

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I was finally able to get it out of the shop and into the houses garage today. It's nice to have one less boat anchor in the shop.
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Re: My 85 535i build

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This junk effortlessly passed emissions today without a cat again. I sold my truck yesterday so it's back to daily status for awhile.
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Re: My 85 535i build (Playing with new tools)

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I bought this 14" dry cut metal saw. Cuts amazing.

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Dimple dies and hole punches for hydraulic ram

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Fun with dimple dies.

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Making some strut bars.


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Re: My 85 535i build (Playing with new tools)

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bkbimmer wrote:Image
But now you can't use it as a tool tray.
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Re: My 85 535i build (Playing with new tools)

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cek wrote:
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But now you can't use it as a tool tray.
Why not?
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Re: My 85 535i build (Playing with new tools)

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That front filler plate looks pretty cool! How deep are the dimples? The build thread was a fun read too and I kind of want one of those exhausts... the bosal that came with the car seems to be a consumable part.
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Re: My 85 535i build (Playing with new tools)

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the_illermiller wrote:That front filler plate looks pretty cool! How deep are the dimples? The build thread was a fun read too and I kind of want one of those exhausts... the bosal that came with the car seems to be a consumable part.

Thanks, the dimples very in depth by size.
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Re: My 85 535i build (Playing with new tools)

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That looks really good. I like it.

Hard to believe you've owned that car for 3 years, now.
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Re: My 85 535i build (Playing with new tools)

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[quote="bkbimmer
Why not?[/quote]

Because parts & tools will fall through those extremely pretty holes.
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Re: My 85 535i build (Playing with new tools)

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cek wrote:[quote="bkbimmer
Why not?
Because parts & tools will fall through those extremely pretty holes.[/quote]

Not if you're smarter than the holes. Verdict is still out on whether I am or not.
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Re: My 85 535i build (Playing with new tools)

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leadphut wrote:That looks really good. I like it.

Hard to believe you've owned that car for 3 years, now.
For sure, worst three years of my life. It's gotta be the car.
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Re: My 85 535i build (Playing with new tools)

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because you did so much work on the car?
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Re: My 85 535i build (Playing with new tools)

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leadphut wrote:because you did so much work on the car?
Because it's cursed, I think you already knew that though.
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Re: My 85 535i build (Playing with new tools)

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bkbimmer wrote:
leadphut wrote:because you did so much work on the car?
Because it's cursed, I think you already knew that though.
?

from now on, please open ALL windows when running the cars inside your shop. i consider you a good friend and you are not making any sense right now.
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Re: My 85 535i build (Playing with new tools)

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The fan shroud is incredible. I really want one for my car!
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Re: My 85 535i build (Playing with new tools)

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leadphut wrote:
bkbimmer wrote:
leadphut wrote:because you did so much work on the car?
Because it's cursed, I think you already knew that though.
?

from now on, please open ALL windows when running the cars inside your shop. i consider you a good friend and you are not making any sense right now.

Lol
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Re: My 85 535i build (Playing with new tools)

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T_C_D wrote:The fan shroud is incredible. I really want one for my car!
Thanks, building silly things is fun.
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Re: My 85 535i build (What to do next?)

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What should I do to the car next....

Lift it and go rally, leave it to continue rotting in my driveway, sell it for scrap? Let's hear the options.
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Re: My 85 535i build (What to do next?)

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Donate it to the finest church of your choice.
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Re: My 85 535i build (What to do next?)

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Isn't it always for sale? What's the price this week?
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Re: My 85 535i build (What to do next?)

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T_C_D wrote:Isn't it always for sale? What's the price this week?

Everything is always for sale, but not listed. I've never had a real offer.
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Re: My 85 535i build (What to do next?)

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bkbimmer wrote:
T_C_D wrote:Isn't it always for sale? What's the price this week?

Everything is always for sale, but not listed. I've never had a real offer.
Yes you have. You just didn't know it.
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Re: My 85 535i build (What to do next?)

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cek wrote:
bkbimmer wrote:
T_C_D wrote:Isn't it always for sale? What's the price this week?

Everything is always for sale, but not listed. I've never had a real offer.
Yes you have. You just didn't know it.
Dangit!
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Re: My 85 535i build (What to do next?)

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I weighed the car on my local truck scale, it said 2800lbs. The car feels like a slow rocket.
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