....and so it begins, project Turtle Farts.

[m42b32]

Cluster looks great! What did you use to paint the needles?

[timmer]

m42b32 said:

Cluster looks great! What did you use to paint the needles?

Fluorescent red needle paint... a couple coats will do!

https://www.ebay.com/i/190281783139?chn=ps

[Jdesign]

timmer said:

Fluorescent red needle paint... a couple coats will do!

https://www.ebay.com/i/190281783139?chn=ps 

Interesting. My biggest gripe with the E30 clusters is the lack of lighting. LEDs help a ton, but the needles are always hard to see at night. I really want to upgrade to illuminated needles, its just a lot of work!

Nice job, I cant wait to see more updates!

[timmer]

Getting closer!!

[timmer]

She’s all buttoned up!  Added uuc short shifter, new subframe bushings, and exhaust is installed... time to get her home!!! Too bad she will be going right into storage... Spring can’t come fast enough!

[m42b32]

Wow, that was fast!

[SteelBlue]

My build thread in shambles rn...

Good work

[Jdesign]

Ta da! Nice work!

[YoungCR]

Nice & clean! Ready to roll for spring

[B C]

Very nice!  Please post your driving impressions once you get around to driving it! Im excited for you man!

[gilber33]

What is that firewall cover? I love how it hides everything.

[m42b32]

gilber33 said:

What is that firewall cover? I love how it hides everything.

M42/S14 engine harness cover

[straight6pwr]

this was an awesome build thread - straight to the point of driving!

[gilber33]

m42b32 said:

M42/S14 engine harness cover

I want one. Do they fit with the m20?

[timmer]

snap said:

Very nice!  Please post your driving impressions once you get around to driving it! Im excited for you man!

Thanks Snap!!  I had a chance to put a few miles on today, and all I can say is wow!

With the schrick cams, it’s pretty docile around town under 4,000 rpms, and very streetable.

Over 4K it is a beast and is hunting for traction.  I couldn’t be happier! 

Too bad I have to put her under wraps soon... can’t wait for the E30 picnic!

[Jdesign]

I had no idea you would be using it as a fire truck. Glad to hear its running well!

[straight6pwr]

timmer said:

Over 4K it is a beast and is hunting for traction.  I couldn’t be happier!

rear tires nom nom nom

[B C]

Reported for odometer fraud 

I love those photos in the fire station!  I did notice a bit of overspray underneath from the paint job. I'd love to see that touched up with some black Duplicolor bedliner/black paint.

[Rekpoint]

That is one good looking E30!!!!

[timmer]

snap said:

Reported for odometer fraud 

I love those photos in the fire station!  I did notice a bit of overspray underneath from the paint job. I'd love to see that touched up with some black Duplicolor bedliner/black paint. 

Ha, ha, yep! Luckily the old girl is exempt from odometer reading... 

I didn’t notice the overspray until everything was apart. There is a bit of paint correction that needs to be done on the hood, roof, and trunk lid that appeared as the paint was curing in the summer heat.  Plan is to have that all done next spring, and I want to address the undercarriage at that time as well. 

I need to find a drivers side door gasket, and a few other rubber bits that didn’t survive the test of time this winter, and decide what I’m going to do with the cracked vinyl on the front seats.

Shes come a long way, but there’s always work to be done!!