Yet another cool e28 project currently moving forward at Vintage Motorsport Group! This is Jose Gatchalian's 535is that we are doing an M30B35 swap, Ireland exhaust, Ireland sway bars, Ireland big brake kit, dash, etc. We have completely removed all front suspension and are painting everything before re-install. This will one hell of a build! I will try to keep on on the progress!!!
RonP wrote:I will try to keep on on the progress!!!
Yes, please do. I enjoy your work greatly plus build, upgrade and restoration threads are without question imo the most informative and entertaining reads on this forum.
Ah looks interesting....Ron
Ron consider painting that shiny muffler black......it looks much better from the rear unless you go with chrome tips. Hmm how would I know.......
The progress is coming along! The new front suspension is on as well as the new big brake kit and we are breaking down the M30B35 and getting it ready for the re-seal and install. Here are some photos.
Tim, they are knock off LM's and are 17x8&9 et20. We did a compression check before installing, but all new gaskets (including the head), new water pump, timing chain, guides, rails, etc. Here are some pics of the motor that is about to be installed!
Ron, If you can, can you send me info on the wheels or hook me up with dealer (if not you). I would need 5. I assume the quality is high and weight is something normal. Thanks, Tim tljonesco@aol.com
Here is the latest update! The M30B35 is in and running. All the new suspension is on. Big brake kit is installed, as well as the new sway bars. Dash is just about complete. Now on to phase 3!!!
I saw SLVRBULLIT'S car in person last Friday at Ron's shop. You could eat off that under carriage, it was spotless! Ron and John operate a first class business, but you all knew that already.
You think the LM reps look good in these pics, you should see them in person. I might have to rethink the style 5s I was going to run. Ron, if you have an unmounted 17x8, could you please
weigh one for us mere mortals?
AT8M5 wrote:I saw SLVRBULLIT'S car in person last Friday at Ron's shop. You could eat off that under carriage, it was spotless! Ron and John operate a first class business, but you all knew that already.
You think the LM reps look good in these pics, you should see them in person. I might have to rethink the style 5s I was going to run. Ron, if you have an unmounted 17x8, could you please
weigh one for us mere mortals?