build
mirror delete
thats right, i found the OE pass. side plate at a yard and then ordered the euro/drivers one from BMW munich.
H&B decals output
had my buddy Smeraglinolo (yes thats really his name) make these for me from the original templates, took a bit of work in prep on my end and he spent a great deal of time making them, however for now im holding off on installing.
installing the HB air dam
mulled over this for months, finally decided to try it out. should have it back from paint very soon.
alpina sales brochure
click to view or download. E24-E63-E31 Catalog 11.01.07
H&B wheels
were the original H&B 3-ps wheels of the era. i sold em to recoup expenses and i wasn’t a fan of the fitment. they are still avail today.
fuel tank coating.
kbs (tank) kit was used.
3 step process, could easily be one the most difficult phase of this build. though these tanks are NLA i didnt have many options.
Air Dam
oddly enough HB specialists (once H&B) still had an original in the RAW gel-coat e24 air dam. safe to say i picked it up.
tear down part 2
i knew the head gasket was blown at time of purchase, here are the photos of its removal and the carnage that ensued pushing me toward the direction i took for a full rebuild.
- note the “hemi’d”out chambers
- ringed head
- heat shield on hood
- all point to what used to be a boosted monster
