Update on project Castellón E21 and project Marbais E30
Added 2021-09-27 22:53:46 +0000 UTCHowdy folks!
I know it's been a bit, but don't worry, I've been busy and working on reviving the E21 323i all this time. I'm at it for 2 weeks now.
This piece of destruction is the hardest, worst condition car I ever attempted to revive. It was sitting for at least 26 years and everything is destroyed. The cooling system is, well, disgustingly disgusting. Never seen so much varnish in the fuel system...
Anywho, I'm done with filming and I'm starting to edit the video, hopefully I'm done in the next couple of days. Whether I got it running or not -- I don't want to spoil the episode yet and you'll just have to wait and see. As you can see, a bit of fire was involved. Going to be a long episode!
Project Marbais, E30 320i, I resolved the idling issue and took it to TUV for inspection. It failed! But it's actually overall good news. The rear drum breaks decided not to drum anymore and the rear right cylinder leaked brake fluid. I'll need to refresh them and then go back for them to verify that, but everything else is great. German documents have been made and just as important, the car meets all criteria for oldtimer status and will be getting historic H plates!
Not sure when the next video on it is going to be, but probably pretty soon. I'm also trying to get close enough paint to repaint the damaged doors. I tried 6 samples so far and none are a close match so I'll need to keep looking.
Thanks for your patience and stay on your toes!
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M539 Restorations
2021-09-29 19:54:53 +0000 UTCWow, it's amazing that thing ran at all with all that gunk in the engine! 🤯 What the hell even is that yellow stuff?
2021-09-29 16:25:25 +0000 UTCWhat did the e30 320i idle better?
2021-09-28 15:19:06 +0000 UTCSeemed like a perfect opportunity to pull out a classic Beavis & Butthead clip
2021-09-28 13:01:31 +0000 UTChttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XchwE9zVdnw
2021-09-28 12:59:48 +0000 UTCThe fireballs from intake are quite outrageous. Excited to see the video.
2021-09-28 10:23:28 +0000 UTCExcellent progress. Quality not quantity is the correct path
2021-09-28 06:41:38 +0000 UTCThis is going to be epic! I can't wait!
2021-09-28 06:41:15 +0000 UTCThe cooling system looks like the nest of some alien from a scifi movie😱😱🤣
2021-09-28 06:29:28 +0000 UTC1hr episode incoming, good lord yes.
GB1992
2021-09-28 05:58:40 +0000 UTCDon't worry Sreten we are here and we are patient 😄 you know that fixing something in a hurry is not a good solution. Tak. Your time man 🙃
2021-09-28 04:06:43 +0000 UTCGreat news ! Always loook forward to new videos, keep up the good work Sir !
2021-09-28 03:53:20 +0000 UTCThe engine bay cleaned up very nicely - what a load of Gunk, it must make you wonder what else you're going to discover (smiley face emoji)
2021-09-28 03:19:03 +0000 UTCOutstanding and inspiring. Excellent news on the upcoming H plates too! 👍
2021-09-28 01:50:49 +0000 UTCExcited for the E21 revival!
2021-09-28 00:38:17 +0000 UTCLooking forward to the next episode. Fire is always exciting!
Mark Holland
2021-09-27 23:56:57 +0000 UTCThat E21 has the extremely rare side flamethrower option. Definity a keeper.
Scott Sanford
2021-09-27 23:56:39 +0000 UTCI’m stoked you finally have project Castellon in the dojo!!!!
2021-09-27 23:14:32 +0000 UTCStill on the ship but should be landing in Bremerhaven soon, beginning of October.
M539 Restorations
2021-09-27 22:56:51 +0000 UTCThank you for the pictures! Lots of cars in the shop "you are going to need a bigger boat!" Cheers
2021-09-27 22:56:48 +0000 UTCAny news on project chicago ?
Denis Caterenciuc
2021-09-27 22:54:36 +0000 UTC
