Mr. Belvedere 1981 BMW E21

[M.Burroughs]

*applause*

[TheNeek]

wow, insane build. my scroll finger is tired. are the front signals tinted or is that factory color?

They're Hella. Aftermarket, rescued from the 80's.

[frink84]

wow, insane build. my scroll finger is tired. are the front signals tinted or is that factory color?

[TheNeek]

The wife and I built a car. Enjoy.












Oh and I do mean my wife and I, as you'll see. She's quite the wrench.







I'm not sure if you all are aware but US spec E21s are an abomination to the BMW world by the war crimes committed on their body lines. US spec E21's had diving board bumpers (thanks USDOT), and even different sheetmetal pieces to accommodate these huge battering rams. I had previously accomplished the swap to euro bumpers, but the rear end still leaves something to be desired even with the bumper swap.







So the plan in a broad scope is euro out my car. Make it euro legit. To do that. I have to purchase some items:



The trunk floor was purchased from a private seller. It was shipped and didn't fair to well.









My Pops and I got together over the course of a few weekends, and mashed out most of the rough stuff.








































Whew! The taillight still fits!!



See Dent:


See Dent Again:


See Hammer and Dolly Set: (30 bucks at harbor freight)


Presto Dent Reduced:
















My lead work (first try ever):











My "Shop"




































Anyone got a spare set of 15x9's?????





That's right punks. My junk is squarecentric!!!












Rollin WOOD STATUS!



So essentially it's a 15x7 ET -6 with a 205 50 15 on it. Should I post it in the wheel thread?

















Such sweet sorrow (sun was in my eyes):









Leaving:




Positive rear camber for the win!


















































































My neighbor checking out the poke:





The community came together to help build the car. I think it's a triumph for the E21 Legion.











































Before


After:redspot




At Work


Trial Vs Final


Final Product


























3 cars back:














This is the original Photoshop I did of another car.... my plan so to speak:

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Took 7 Months. That's How We Roll