89 Zinno Nut & Bolt Restoration

[dudley123]

Front end is together and completed!


iigomotiv chip installed



Restored Cluster back from Greg at BavRest. (had to send back as the coolant gauge was inoperable upon first start)


Stromung Muffler



Coupled with a SuperSprint resonated center section






Gave up on the ACS and mounted the TE37s. I couldn't help myself


Much better


Rear Emblem installed



Time to fill the motor up with oil for the first time!


NGK's going in



Plumbed a mechanial oil pressure gauge for first start and priming

[dudley123]

Last update until she's broken in! Almost 2yrs to the month from when I acquired the car until now. I couldn't have had a better project during Covid. Can't wait to get behind the wheel and enjoy it!






Cleaning up the OG Floor Mats


Hood Insulation received upholstery cleaning, then light pressure washing along with torch to rid the frays.



Old Fuel cap



Bead Blasted


Fresh Zinc before tearing down the garage lab

[hardtailer]

Beautiful work! Thanks for taking us along with all those good pictures.

[dudley123]

Thanks! once I figure out how to post videos, I'll toss in the "First-start"

[CamayroZ]

Congratulations and well done!

That is a brand new car! This is motivating me to get after my own M3.

[babraham]

Looks gorgeous, congrats!

[weisen]

Thanks for posting your restauration story here! Your car looks great!