Project Jabberjaw Part 2

[atan888]

Sorry guys but I accidentally deleted the entire photobucket of the first thread. Allow me to repost to share its progress to everyone.

From the start :D

She is a 73 3.0cs with a M90 3.5 (L) stamped motor / Jetronic . She had a euro rear with lots of euro upgrade including a buffalo hide leather interior w/ Zebra wood . Per Mobile tradition she started as a 73 Fjord blu 3.0cs.

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[atan888]

Sorry guys but I accidentally deleted the entire photobucket of the first thread. Allow me to repost to share its progress to everyone.

From the start :D

She is a 73 3.0cs with a M90 3.5 (L) stamped motor / Jetronic . She had a euro rear with lots of euro upgrade including a buffalo hide leather interior w/ Zebra wood . Per Mobile tradition she started as a 73 Fjord blu 3.0cs.

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt260/742002turbo/jabberjaw%2073%20E9%20coupe/DSC00843.jpg
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[atan888]

Whats been done so far :wink:

All new tie rods
control arm & H&R sways
Coupeking exhaust installed
5 spd dogleg CR tranny
New engine mounts

Body work :

Scraped to bare metal
Pounded all body damage
Cut and cured all rust on roof and top of fenders.
Applied polyester , blocked
Welded all holes
applied etching primer on all exposed metal and reprimed

All done in 4 months :D

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Whats next :

Reblock the primer.
Make sure all lines are crisp and sharp then paint and clear.
Refinish all wood panels.
New carpet, headliner and custom red leather interior and 2 front Scheelmann seats.
Refinish all Alpina wheels and install new rubber:D

[x_atlas0]

I've always liked the look of the fully cleaned metal coupes. I almost wish you could just put a clearcoat on it and leave it perfectly paintless, like the very few stainless steel coupes.

As for the rubber, just wait until you get the prices for those parts. Ugh, made me cringe.

[x_atlas0]

I've always liked the look of the fully cleaned metal coupes. I almost wish you could just put a clearcoat on it and leave it perfectly paintless, like the very few stainless steel coupes.

As for the rubber, just wait until you get the prices for those parts. Ugh, made me cringe.

[atan888]

I have been collecting parts since I bought the car. All new BMW rubbers and windshield from the dealer check also had all the bumpers rechromed :D

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New Ice check :wink:

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[atan888]

Ready for paint :D

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Etching primer applied to all the edges and jams :wink:
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Then base coat :lol:
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Fusor
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[atan888]

My seats also arrived today. Scheelmann fronts wrapped in wine Napa Leather (Porsche) with black stitching . Rears are custom to match.

Front and rear 8)

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Also matching perf leather centers.
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[atan888]

Today I had all the seams sealed with flexible seam sealer and had Fusor undercoating applied all around. Next she gets painted :D

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[atan888]

After massive blocking back in the booth he goes :D

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Base coat applied 4x

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CLEARED :D

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[laldog]

Your car is looking great. I am very envious.

I getting ready to paint my coupe and I'm curious as to what type of primer (manufacturer and brand name) did you go with and the same for base coat and clear.

Any compelling reasons supporting your choice??

Thanks.

[atan888]

Your car is looking great. I am very envious.

I getting ready to paint my coupe and I'm curious as to what type of primer (manufacturer and brand name) did you go with and the same for base coat and clear.

Any compelling reasons supporting your choice??

Thanks.

Thanks Ive always used Standox Germany from etching primer all the way to clear to all my restored cars. You cant go wrong with it. I am very satisfied with the results. :)

[gazzol]

Excellent work, well done! Thats going to be a really sweet car.

[atan888]

Off to the stitch shop she goes.

[kwyjibo]

Hi Alvin,
Jabberjaw is looking good.
I never got back to you with photos of the Petri installed, not to hijack your thread, but attached is a recent photo (from one of the few sunny days this summer) of my car.
Thanks again!

[RonP]

Alvin,

I am trying to reach you by PM, but you have not yet set it up. Can you do so and PM me?

Thanks,
RP

[atan888]

I cant figure this PM system myself. I cant send you a PM.

[MGraves]

hey guys? to enable the private messaging. click "User CP", go to "Edit Options", scroll down the page till you see private messaging and click the check box to enable private messaging. hope that helps!

[BarryG]

Your first post and you are telling these old timers what to do...sweeeeet

[MGraves]

just tryin to help you guys out with the new forum! its exactly like r3vlimited.com so im a little used to it.

[atan888]

I tried that but it still wont work. Its all checked so far.

[MGraves]

does it look like this?
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6/Silentpn0y/e9coupeoptions.jpg

[atan888]

Yes it does.

[atan888]

Today I visited the stitch shop and here are some updates. Sorry for the poor lighting I was using my Iphone.

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[atan888]

Now the finishing touches begins =)


Install CR 5spd dogleg tranny
Install 3.07 LSD
Install CSL rear ducktail
Install CSL front spoiler
Install 3.5 CSi stripes
Refinish Alpina wheels
Install new tires
Custom make new front seat brackets for Scheelmann seats
Coupeking exhaust system with the correct downpipe
Service motor
Repalce all seals and gasket
Brakes
Wiring
Steam Clean the entire undercarriage and motor

Bad news:

M90 need$ to be rebuilt =(


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[decoupe]

Love the red interior. Which Scheelmann seats will you install?

[atan888]

Love the red interior. Which Scheelmann seats will you install?

Thanks I have the 400 model.

[73 E3]

Looking good!

[atan888]

Had the valve cover opened and discovered water and oil has mixed like a latte . Its time for a rebuild and powder coat and paint whats needed. Also saw that my cam is stamped with the letter "C". Anybody knows what this is?

[BarryG]

I don't think a rebuild is .. Bad news

I can't see you doing all that work then driving around and having it smoke , piss, and shutter.

Now you can do something wild to the motor.
Barry

[atan888]

I don't think a rebuild is .. Bad news

I can't see you doing all that work then driving around and having it smoke , piss, and shutter.

Now you can do something wild to the motor.
Barry

You have a good point Barry. My good friend has a new rebuilt 86 head with a CSL 272 cam ported and polished and ready to be installed. I had the valve cover and plenums powder coated .Ordered the head gasket and few jewels from Carl Nelson. Ordered all the hoses ,clamps , studs , bolts , AC struff etc and had the heater core taken out to be checked. The dogleg tranny has been installed with a new M5 clutch and the 3.07 diff. While waiting for the head to be done I am having the rear diff mount welded and reinforced. I really thank good friends Terry and Don for all thier help and knowledge. Without them I am clueless. Its always nice to have E9 proffesionals by your side.

[atan888]

Rear diff mount reinforced.

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Powder coated parts has arrived

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More new parts waiting to be installed

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E28 M5 clutch, Dogleg CR 5 spd and 307 diff.

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Got this NOS part from a local dealer today =)

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[o]

yummmm, shiney..

[atan888]

While the exhaust and driveshaft was out =)

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[atan888]

Newly rebuilt head and balanced injectors arrived today.

Matched port , 272cams , tri cut valves

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[atan888]

Tonight the head was installed =)

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Fitting my side decals

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[coupe2800cs]

Alvin,

Looks great even better in person! Once again thank you for the overdrive unit, and extra LSD... Seeing the car in various stages reminds me of my 65 Mustang Fastback resto Honey Gold on Black Std Interior 4spd 3.54 locker.

[atan888]

Hi Dave,

Thanks and Im glad it went to good use (another E9). Hope to see your coupe one day bro.

Motor is back together just waiting for my heater core to be repaired. Its almost there =)
Many Thanks to Don Lawrence and Terry for putting such long hours and patience with me for being very anal =) excellent work.

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Also thanks to Eric @Coupeking for sending me the awesome down pipe for the Coupking exhaust system.
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[sfdon]

You gonna paint that dipstick? :P

Looking beautiful....

[atan888]

Refinishing my staggered Alpina wheels to gloss finish and putting him back together. =)

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My custom decals ready to be installed
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Installed new sound pads. To be painted polaris.
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Newly rechromed bumpers installed. All new lenses and lights made a big difference.
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Im very happy with the body work. They maticulously revived every single body line all straight and sharp.

[atan888]

Installed the stripes I had copied.

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[Stan]

Before you finish, you ought to pick up the febder vent blinds from the Coupe King
while it is still easy to remove the side grills.
Your car looks terrific!!! I envy the job!!!!
Beautiful

http://www.coupeking.com/product_id-356.html

[Bill Riblett]

It's going to be beautiful, but too nice to drive!

[atan888]

Before you finish, you ought to pick up the febder vent blinds from the Coupe King
while it is still easy to remove the side grills.
Your car looks terrific!!! I envy the job!!!!
Beautiful

http://www.coupeking.com/product_id-356.html

Great idea. Thank you will contact Eric =)

[atan888]

It's going to be beautiful, but too nice to drive!

Thanks I've always dreamed of owning one just like this.

[atan888]

On vacation will update in a month...=)

[Delia]

Im very happy with the body work. They maticulously revived every single body line all straight and sharp.

Glad to see you and Gabriel have responded so well to my near-constant harping about those body creases. :)

After your 2002 Turbo was compared side-by-side with another Turbo at the Brisbane Show this past Spring where we compared the (crispness of) roof creases, it appears as if you got the message.

(I'm sure there were 2002s present where the roof creases had been completely obliterated.)

On the your Jabberjaw E9, the lower body crease is straight, crisp and and sharp - from the front wheel opening to the rear -- and artful restoration of the factory lines.

Excellent work! Something of which to be proud!

Delia

[piezopaul]

Outstanding! How have I missed this thread!- Paul

[atan888]

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[andre]

I absolutely do not mean to be facetious but what is the difference between "staggered" alpina's and stock BMW rims. To me , they look exactly the same except for the hub caps and "alpina " markings. I am obviously missing something but I don't know what.

[Bill Riblett]

I absolutely do not mean to be facetious but what is the difference between "staggered" alpina's and stock BMW rims. To me , they look exactly the same except for the hub caps and "alpina " markings. I am obviously missing something but I don't know what.
I could not figure out what post you are responding to, but here is an answer of sorts.

I assume "stock BMW rims" here refers to the 14x7 CSL alloys, which used the same size wheel on all 4 corners. The "staggered Alpinas" commonly refers to 16" wheels with 7" wide front wheels and 8" wide rear wheels.

[andre]

I could not figure out what post you are responding to, but here is an answer of sorts.

I assume "stock BMW rims" here refers to the 14x7 CSL alloys, which used the same size wheel on all 4 corners. The "staggered Alpinas" commonly refers to 16" wheels with 7" wide front wheels and 8" wide rear wheels.

Thanks Bill. I was referring to the picture on top of p5 of this thread with the picture of the Alpina wheels. Looking at the picture I could not see a difference to the wheels I have hence my question.

[atan888]

More fine tunings to go. Keeping my fingers crossed.

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[m_thompson]

Decided to not put the sound deadening insulation on the wheel wells?

[Stan]

Can I get a close up viewing?
I will be in San Francisco next week for business.
Maybe Wednesday late afternoon or evening?
I will be in Union Sq.
Stan

[atan888]

Decided to not put the sound deadening insulation on the wheel wells?

Its already cut and painted and will do that next.

Can I get a close up viewing?
I will be in San Francisco next week for business.
Maybe Wednesday late afternoon or evening?
I will be in Union Sq.
Stan

Not a problem just PM me when you get here =)

[atan888]

Thanks to Don L. and Terry C. My coupe is now running. Took him today to get the toe adj. Next is to install the CSL front spoiler and fix all the bugs then she is done.

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[Sven]

A couple of questions: Does the sound deadening material on top of the wheel wells really help all that much? It seems, with the engine there, that the compartment space is already noisy, and that the most critical space to insulate is the fire wall area (between cabin and engine bay). I am reluctant to put the material back on my coupe since is was partly responsible for trapping moisture and rusting out the top of the inner fenders.

Are you using the eccentric bushing at the two pivot mounts to the rear subframe to allow adjustability of the toe in at the rear wheels? Or is there another way?

Thanks,

[pinaman]

It's going to be beautiful, but too nice to drive!

Bill, good to see you here! Hope all is well..
Atan888's car/cars have that uncanny ability to bring out the masses to see!

Best,

Paul
___________________________
NCC Concours Chair Emeritus
BMWCCA 40102

[Bill Riblett]

Hi Paul,
I was fortunate to meet Alvin at the West Coast Concours last summer and see his 2002 Turbo and E30 M3. They look even better than the pictures.
Bill

[deQuincey]

sorry , mistake post, instead of new post

[Cs Australia]

I have just bought my Polaris CSi and have been completely inspired by your finished product.

I would love to re create a similar car down here in Australia!!

I hope you wont mind if I do a little copy work, its just too good, how can I not copy.

Thanks for your detailed thread.

Cs Australia :-D