E28 Alpina Build - by Pedi

9 minute(s) of a 211 minute read

Well... I do not like it, but I have new ones waiting...  

Finally, the car is back on the wheels! 

Some cutting is necessary to allow the 6-sylinder get in... 

"Go away!"  

Done!!! 

Here is an oval hole for the Intercooler. Just copied from what Alpina did. 

Auch, Suddenly there was another rust attack!!!! 

When changing from a 518 to Alpina, there are 3 supports that need to go, and 7 to come over 

It does take time to dismantle everything, phew! 

All gone, finally. 

The ABS is also needed  

One by one... They all need to come into place.. 

Mhmmm... 

Cleaning... I hate that... I really do... 

Before: 

After: 

Looks better now, even in the engine bay... 

Here is a proof that it really is me doing the cleaning-job, hehe... 

Some small rust on the surface, no problemo... 

But THIS is annoying !!!! AUCCHHH!!!! 

Luckily, the windows edges looks nice... 

Time to take the boy out for a spin..... 

The boy needs some fresh air, agree?

Went by some friends: 

Primer... 

Paint... 

Clearcoat... 

Inside the paint boot... 

Back home, same night! Sorry about picture quality. The color is Sepang Bronze Metallic from E60 M5 

Looks good? It is better IRL...

Time to demolish the rest of the donor vehicle: 

Harness... Nice...



Alpina tank...



Some parts:



And even more...



A helping hand from a good friend is also nice!...



Even more....



Moon roof...



Managed to track down a unused door from an old barn, so now I do have 3 new doors, only 1 to go now...

(BMW are empty, I tried to order. But out of stock. But expensive though... $1200 was the price, each)...



Now we are writing March 2011, and I am back from work again. Time to get rid of the donor:



Not too much space left



Fuel tank, with the Alpina Elbow...



Some harness and stuff..



Pernezz gets the honor of "first assembly":



Done, even if it was a small item - it felt good :wink: