04 Silver-Grey ZHP

[Windsma]

I saved this ZHP from Copart's junkyard Wednesday. 2004 6spd 121k miles. Quite possibly the cleanest car I've ever owned.
It was expensive but a good deal i think. Its still salvage title.. Slight frame damage behind the drivers front wheel. Both left wheels were split in two.
Previous owner kinda raped it before Insurance co took it and parts are expensive. (Kinda hope hes here so I can buy the stuff off him, Raleigh, NC)
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/windsma/ZHP_zpsa12c4370.jpg

Getting it road worthy now...
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/windsma/55DEAD05-151F-4964-81A1-A3E4E8586F20_zpsvwt1yweu.jpg

Im the previous owner of multiple e36's, e46 Wagon, e46 M3vert. Recently sold the M3 because the GF's kid is too tall and it was time to act like an adult, now.. the ZHP. Although I still have my e36 Track Car.. I visited a friend in atlanta *Brett, who has an e30 M3 and he was more excited about his ZHP. I knew then I needed one. *His fault.
Im the General manager for a Investment Firm but, mainly work at one of the DBA's that restores muscle cars.

So, glad to be here,
Matthew





Here's a happy customer with his 73 Barracuda we wedged a viper drivetrain in..

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/windsma/22BE64F5-DA59-46F2-A6FC-438FD8D0E420_zpsxf1fwc0o.jpg

[Vas]

Welcome to the mafia.

[CarbonZHP]

Cleanest youve ever owned and a bent frame? I worry about your safety

[johnrando]

Welcome. Great that you're saving one... love it! GL with the work. We've had a few of those on here. Keep us posted on your progress.

[Vas]

Cleanest youve ever owned and a bent frame? I worry about your safety

Not always the case.

[Windsma]

"clean" meaning well cared for by the PO
"Frame damage" means lots of things in the Insurance world.

This is very superficial. Nothing my frame shop cant handle.

[oldzilla]

Welcome

[ELCID86]

Nice save. Welcome.

[danewilson77]

Good having you around.

The friendliest forum on the planet!

[330i ZHP]

Welcome

[fredo]

Welcome. In for pics of final results.

[Avetiso]

"clean" meaning well cared for by the PO
"Frame damage" means lots of things in the Insurance world.

This is very superficial. Nothing my frame shop cant handle.
Welcome! Glad to see someone else not spooked by "frame damage." Vas and I used to do the same things you do. I actually have two threads of cars I fixed here on the forum.

[Windsma]

Frame shop said the "frame" is fine.

Only part damaged. is no.4 on the drivers side.
Should be completed tonight. Last parts are drying in the spraybooth.
Had it aligned yesterday, only a little out of adjustment.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/i/e/90.png

[Avetiso]

Gah, that's nothing! Easy fix.

[Vas]

Glad to hear it will be back in the road. Post pics when you can.

I do miss fixing cars like this.

[webster]

Welcome

[Windsma]

Tail of the Dragon last weekend...

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[Avetiso]

Nice! So its done already?

[TWong1200]

Wow... That was a quick repair, if so! Congrats!

[Windsma]

Yeah done in less than a week.
Given I could only work on it after 5pm and waiting on parts to show up.


I painted some front bumper splitters but, didnt have time before the dragon. Next time its on the lift, I'll install them.

[johnrando]

Nice.

[Windsma]

Painted splitters..

Not sure im a fan yet.
Worst case i wasted $50

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[johnrando]

Not quite feeling that either, will be interesting to see if it grows on you.

[Simmsled]

Nice work!

What tires did you put on her?

[Windsma]

PSS.. didnt like paying for them either.

6 screws.. the splitters come off.
I've already hit a parking curb once... later lost an inner wheel liner on the interstate... that was awesome..

[Smilez]

If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay. I've always wondered about COPART

looks like you made this a beauty again :D

[Windsma]

It wasn't as cheap as you think.
Good deal, but thousand or so more i coulda bought a clean title, higher mileage zhp. This thing was super clean though.