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  • HipMFH
    HipMFH
    HipMF
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    #451

    Some of those corner pieces look like a pain. Glad it's going well.

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    • jc43089J
      jc43089J
      jc43089
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      #452

      I like the yellow letters, what/how did you do it?

      2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
      3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
      '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

      '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

      '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
      '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
      '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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      • GunMetalGreyG
        GunMetalGreyG
        GunMetalGrey
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        #453

        Used a sharpie paint pen, was a real pain too lol.

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        • GunMetalGreyG
          GunMetalGreyG
          GunMetalGrey
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          #454

          This thread needs an update
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          That is all.

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          • suspencefulS
            suspencefulS
            suspenceful
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            #455

            Photobucket quality :(

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            • B
              B
              B C
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              #456

              I like the rolling shot, how did you get rid of all the snow on Photoshop?

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              • GunMetalGreyG
                GunMetalGreyG
                GunMetalGrey
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                #457

                Jake has madd skillz yo
                Those were from the day we brought it out to the shop, when it kept overheating the oil and shutting off at stop signs/lights.
                I really need to add pictures of the new car, but its so dern cold. Which is kind of a BS excuse, because it's in the shop. Maybe tonight.

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                • HipMFH
                  HipMFH
                  HipMF
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                  #458

                  Amazing progress since I saw the car last night. I'm speachless.

                  Seriously though, that car needs to get back on the road and working right by summer. I'm hoping to have my beater together this weekend, and get the paint booth project wrapped up. Should be able to paint the bay within a week or two... :)

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                  • GunMetalGreyG
                    GunMetalGreyG
                    GunMetalGrey
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                    #459

                    Ha, it amusing to look at pictures of it and then think of what it looks like right now. Nowhere near as cool... 
                    Summer is my goal, as always. Waiting for this cold strike to calm down a bit. That is really a BS excuse, maybe my lazy ass will go there today and get some work done. 
                    You cannot call it a beater after what has been done to it lol.

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                    • GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGrey
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                      Pictures of the new lady, yes I did take some stuff off of it after buying it, and its kidneys are making a better appearance on HipMF's car. I look forward to cleaning it out, there was a small furry friend living in it for a bit. It reeks.

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                      • ClassEC
                        ClassEC
                        ClassE
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                        #461

                        Maybe I missed it earlier in the thread - but what's the plans for the new car?!? (Parting it I hope so you can sell me some stuff?!?)

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                        • GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGrey
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #462

                          What do you need? 
                          Unfortunately my plans are on the DL until I get a few things together for it, and then I shall explain. I will make a build log, but will not post it until the car is pretty close to where I want it.  :shifty:

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                          • GunMetalGreyG
                            GunMetalGreyG
                            GunMetalGrey
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                            #463

                            Wow, it's been far too long!
                            Have been working on the putsy stuff. Smoothing panels etc. 
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                            Got the new core support mocked up, but wasn't quite happy with the finish on it. As you can see from the picture its not flat, it is kind of wavy on top and I think that will drive me insane so I will be picking up an OEM piece.

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                            • B
                              B
                              B C
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                              #464

                              Removable core? Or replacing a bent one

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                              • GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGrey
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #465

                                Removable, old one was indeed bent and pretty rusty

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                                • jc43089J
                                  jc43089J
                                  jc43089
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                                  #466

                                  I bought an aftermarket core support for my Maxima and I got what I paid for, half as much as OE and also half as thick.  Fell apart within a year.  The engine cradle mounts to the core support in the center and I ended up welding angle iron across to support the engine cradle.  Not very pretty but sturdy. 

                                  TLDR: spend the money for OE.

                                  2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                                  3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                  '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                                  '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                                  '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                  '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                  '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                                  • EarlE
                                    EarlE
                                    Earl
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                                    #467

                                    Smooth all the things! Great job Ben

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                                    • GunMetalGreyG
                                      GunMetalGreyG
                                      GunMetalGrey
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #468

                                      Thanks !

                                      The core support isn't really thinner, and nothing critical mounts to it , it just doesn't look as good as I want it to.

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                                      • HipMFH
                                        HipMFH
                                        HipMF
                                        wrote on last edited by
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                                        Earl said:

                                        Smooth all the things! Great job Ben

                                        OCD anonymous? We've had a relapse...

                                        Hahaha. I appreciate the end result, but watching these things happen first hand can be painful and confusing.

                                        Ben: Have you looked at your passenger-side rear window recently?

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                                        • GunMetalGreyG
                                          GunMetalGreyG
                                          GunMetalGrey
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                                          #470

                                          Yeah that's been there for awhile lol

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