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sorestgore · 12-24-2007, 10:02 AM

I've got to apologize for all the drama I created a while back, I was really frustrated on what I should be doing for a vehicle, college, jobs, etc...

I just wanted to say that I've figured a lot of stuff out, and I'm doing much better now.

This is the new project I've started:
1987 BMW 325e Sedan
This was just after bringing it home:

And this is what some time and passion can do: (this within a few hours)

sorestgore · 12-24-2007, 10:03 AM

I know this isn't related at all to this forum, but I figured I'd show what I've moved on to from my old C10.

90\87Formula · 12-24-2007, 10:22 AM

What did you decide about the pickup?

69_hafton · 12-24-2007, 03:32 PM

Good choice for a economic, reliable car. I must have missed all the drama, but here's a few thoughts I have:

You may not be looking for advice, but this will save your wallet if you don't already know: Change the timing belt and tensioner if you don't know the maintainance history of this car. $30 in parts will go a long way in saving you from replacing the head. (every 50K miles)

Buy the Bentley manual and adjust the valves. Also consider replacing the coolant overflow - they're prone to cracking and in this case - even more so being so close to the exhaust manifold. Once again a cheap part that if overlooked can destroy an engine.

Throw some snows on the 14" wheels for the winter if your going to drive it year round.

Truck related: save all the money from driving your car to buy another truck/fix your truck.

Time to change your signature!

**Boog** · 12-24-2007, 04:34 PM

5 miles per gallon?

12-24-2007, 10:02 AM	#1
sorestgore Official C-10 Destroyer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Menomonie, WI Posts: 72	New project I've got to apologize for all the drama I created a while back, I was really frustrated on what I should be doing for a vehicle, college, jobs, etc... I just wanted to say that I've figured a lot of stuff out, and I'm doing much better now. This is the new project I've started: 1987 BMW 325e Sedan This was just after bringing it home: And this is what some time and passion can do: (this within a few hours) __________________ 5 miles to a gallon, and lovin it! Deceased: 1972 C10 Stepside, 350ci smallblock, Edelbrock 750 performer carb, Edelbrock Performer RPM manifold, DynaMax headers, Thrush glasspacks, flame-throwers!

12-24-2007, 10:03 AM	#2
sorestgore Official C-10 Destroyer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Menomonie, WI Posts: 72	Re: New project I know this isn't related at all to this forum, but I figured I'd show what I've moved on to from my old C10. __________________ 5 miles to a gallon, and lovin it! Deceased: 1972 C10 Stepside, 350ci smallblock, Edelbrock 750 performer carb, Edelbrock Performer RPM manifold, DynaMax headers, Thrush glasspacks, flame-throwers!

12-24-2007, 10:22 AM	#3
90\87Formula Registered User $90\87Formula's Avatar$ Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 1,756	Re: New project What did you decide about the pickup? __________________ Robert Member 1532
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12-24-2007, 03:32 PM	#4
69_hafton Sleep-Deprived Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 445	Re: New project Good choice for a economic, reliable car. I must have missed all the drama, but here's a few thoughts I have: You may not be looking for advice, but this will save your wallet if you don't already know: Change the timing belt and tensioner if you don't know the maintainance history of this car. $30 in parts will go a long way in saving you from replacing the head. (every 50K miles) Buy the Bentley manual and adjust the valves. Also consider replacing the coolant overflow - they're prone to cracking and in this case - even more so being so close to the exhaust manifold. Once again a cheap part that if overlooked can destroy an engine. Throw some snows on the 14" wheels for the winter if your going to drive it year round. Truck related: save all the money from driving your car to buy another truck/fix your truck. Time to change your signature! __________________ 1971 K/10 Long Fleetside 350/350 - 6" Lift 1969 C/10 SWB 292 - Sold It Last edited by 69_hafton; 12-24-2007 at 03:37 PM.

12-24-2007, 04:34 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,140	Re: New project 5 miles per gallon? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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