The 635 CSi Big Adventure - Here I go getting myself in trouble again...

[Dotpage]

So, today I saw this beauty looking at me very sad, with 2007 stickers and begging for a new home... I offered $500, the owner asked $1K, I grew a $750 offer...

The car needs a clutch cylinder and a fluid drain/service to run, along with 4 tires.

If the guy takes the $750, I'll buy it.

I can have the car up and running for 1bout $1500, then it'll become a rolling project. The only visible body damage is a rot on the rear window...

Here are some pics:

http://gallery.me.com/eduardocesconetto/100792/IMG_3429/web.jpg?ver=13287440050001

http://gallery.me.com/eduardocesconetto/100792/IMG_3430/web.jpg?ver=13287440050001

http://gallery.me.com/eduardocesconetto/100792/IMG_3431/web.jpg?ver=13287440060001

http://gallery.me.com/eduardocesconetto/100792/IMG_3432/web.jpg?ver=13287440060001

http://gallery.me.com/eduardocesconetto/100792/IMG_3433/web.jpg?ver=13287440070001

http://gallery.me.com/eduardocesconetto/100792/IMG_3434/web.jpg?ver=13287440070001

http://gallery.me.com/eduardocesconetto/100792/IMG_3435/web.jpg?ver=13287440080001

http://gallery.me.com/eduardocesconetto/100792/IMG_3436/web.jpg?ver=13287440080001

http://gallery.me.com/eduardocesconetto/100792/IMG_3437/web.jpg?ver=13287440090001

http://gallery.me.com/eduardocesconetto/100792/IMG_3439/web.jpg?ver=13287440090001

http://gallery.me.com/eduardocesconetto/100792/IMG_3444/web.jpg?ver=13287440120001

http://gallery.me.com/eduardocesconetto/100792/IMG_3445/web.jpg?ver=13287440120001

[Hornung418]

Oh man...Looks like we got ourselves a Shark Project...

Good luck, Ed!

[johnrando]

Sounds like a deal, sounds fun, sounds expensive down the line. :-) Hope you get it!

[Crickett]

Ruh-roh, Shaggy! Looks like someone's about to have themselves a LOT of fun . . .
:chuck

[johnnyrad]

It doesn't look that bad in the photos. Maybe it just needs a little family love. Very tempting I'm sure.

[az3579]

Dude, that looks awesome for the price! Excellent shape, considering...


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[static667]

That would make an awesome project. I have my fingers crossed for you, Ed.

[Johnmadd]

Ed, that's probably a hard spot to repair rust damage because it is a spot that requires a seal and must be "perfect" to get a good seal on the glass.... may I suggest looking into an E30 sir.:caseyshrug

[Dotpage]

E30s are fun and affordable, but that black 635 spoke to me.. I love the way it looks absolutely MAD!!!

http://gallery.me.com/eduardocesconetto/100792/IMG_3447/web.jpg?ver=13287440130001

http://gallery.me.com/eduardocesconetto/100792/IMG_3448/web.jpg?ver=13287440140001

http://gallery.me.com/eduardocesconetto/100792/IMG_3451/web.jpg?ver=13287633150001

[Hornung418]

You're gonna have to get Painted Euro Bumpers on that thing ASAP.

[Hornung418]

Also, what year is this...if it was built by Karmann...It could have the rust bug. No Bueno. If it was sold here in the states it would be an 84+ so you'll be fine other than that lone spot.

[HaloArchive]

Sharks are very expensive. And rust repair right there is very expensive too. You are looking at least at $800 to fix that spot of rust, it most likely has eaten through the underside and along the entire windshield. Then painting, blending, miscellaneous parts, you'll be $5k into it by the time you are done ... or more. Sorry, I dont mean to thread crap, just going through an expensive resto project right now myself on a E21. Good luck with it!

[az3579]

You're gonna have to get Painted Euro Bumpers on that thing ASAP.

This +20,000.
The chrome euro's would better on black, though. IMO


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[Dotpage]

Love the idea of euro bumpers, and $5K is my spreader budget for 18 months to repair the whole car. So not bad!

[Ryans323i]

Oh Dayum! Can't wait to see if you get it!

[Hermes]

Love this project idea, E21's are a ton of fun. That rust spot doesn't look too bad, just cut out and weld in a new piece of metal. Also, you need a new (old) shifter... this is the one I had in my '81 Euro spec CSi (now in the 2002)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/IMG_2540.jpg

[az3579]

^^ A little too vintage, JP. :biggrin

[Hermes]

^^ A little too vintage, JP. :biggrin

Maybe, but original Euro spec CSi... Definitely better looking than the original 2002 shifter

[Dotpage]

have not heard back yet, getting ready to go full price...

[Hornung418]

Ed, what year is this?

Courtesy of Gingerbread...

[Dotpage]

85

[Jon D]

Unless at full price it is still a steal I would not rush in to a project car. I would probably be more inclined to make another offer say 700 just under your previous one this is the deal where he who caves first loses

JMHO

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[Dotpage]

got an answer for my $750 offer, he'll take $850. Watch'yall think?

[Johnmadd]

800$

[Dotpage]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ4GKHSSbUI&feature=related

[Jon D]

got an answer for my $750 offer, he'll take $850. Watch'yall think?

I'd show up with 850 cash.. do a real inspection spot a few more things and then settle on 800 as said above.. just like the guy on wheeler dealers from the UK ;)

[jayjay_dee]

I'd show up with 850 cash.. do a real inspection spot a few more things and then settle on 800 as said above.. just like the guy on wheeler dealers from the UK ;)

+ 1

[Mike V]

I was about to comment on the 5-spd swap but after searching other forums, it looks like they used the i/A for both manuals and autos. Some say the A means American market and others say it means Automatic. Do you know anything about that? I was just curious.

[Hermes]

I was always told the A stands for Automatic

[danewilson77]

So whats up Ed? Are you in trouble or is trouble a "pipe dream"?

[Dotpage]

lol, owner not in Houston yet, but I am in deep trouble :)

[danewilson77]

lol, owner not in Houston yet, but I am in deep trouble :)

New thread?

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[Hornung418]

Oh, no...I cannot wait to see this build thread!!

[Dotpage]

Stay tuned... Asked my mechanic to examine the rear windshield rust spot before I cash in. Just in case... Thanks Halo

[Johnmadd]

Ed, that's probably a hard spot to repair rust damage because it is a spot that requires a seal and must be "perfect" to get a good seal on the glass.... may I suggest looking into an E30 sir.:caseyshrug

Post #8, just saying.

[Dotpage]

I hear you :)