So I got a V12 BMW. Fools errand or Awesome

[sawtooth4x4]

I need something to go cruise in. I've been looking for an 80's 535 or a 1970s BMW Bavaria. Apparently there aren't any left. So I took the next logical step and bought on of BMWs most complex cars from the 1980s. A 750iL. It the Long Wheel base 5.0L V12 model. The rear seats are electric and recline.

Here are a few pictures of it.

Interior

It had a self leveling rear suspension which makes it super easy to lower. You just lengthen the suspension height sensor rods.

This is about where I will have it. Then I'll match the front.

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[sawtooth4x4]

It was running on 6 cylinders when I got it. Half of the plug wires were broken. I just ordered new wires and plugs. I cleaned up the distributor caps and rotors. Yes that's one per side. Everything is doubled on this engine except the oil filter.

I've got the engine stripped now of everything that was in the way of getting the spark plugs out. I had to order new intake boots for it. They were dry rotted.

This is after I detailed the engine bay the best I could with the limited room there is.

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[sawtooth4x4]

The tail lights were broken. So I ordered some after maker units. So when they showed up yesterday I swapped them out.

Old and busted

New and pretty

Old and busted

New and pretty

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[sawtooth4x4]

Half the headlights are broken. Actually just the high beams. So I found some French headlights for the high beams and I'll swap them in when they arrive next week.

New headlights (high beams)

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[sawtooth4x4]

It has a lot of little cosmetic issues I'll work on this winter when it's hiding in the garage.

So after I find out how well it runs. I'll start changing fluids and go from there.


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[Brian P]

Far out! The V12s are a real pain to work on, which I'm sure you know, it looks like it will be a sweet ride!

 

[dutchman]

Love it!


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[Herzog]

That is interesting!

 

[sawtooth4x4]

Oh. I forgot to mention. I paid $550 for this thing. Lol


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[Stephen]

I always loved these cars. So cool. And those BBS wheel are so choice.
As Ferris says, if you have the means; I highly recommend picking one up! And at $550, who doesn't have the means?

 

[spaggyroe]

Oh. I forgot to mention. I paid $550 for this thing. Lol


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By chance did this car come out of tooele?

 

[sawtooth4x4]

No Taylorsville. Some poor kid didn't know what he had or the money to maintain it to keep it running.

Spark plug wires are usually $600.

I got them for $307 off rockauto.com and new plugs for $1.06 each.

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[nnnnnate]

How about a side view profile pic where we can see the whole thing?

 

[cajack]

Thats nice. It should really be fun when you get it done. Gotta love that cell phone.

 

[spaggyroe]

Awesome score. This car was EXPENSIVE when new. Do something cool with it like a budget track or drift car, or 24 hours of lemons racer. This thing would be great for some hoonery!

 

[TurboMinivan]

May God have mercy on your soul... and wallet.

(I frequent The Car Lounge forum, where this model is well documented as being a fiscal and electronic nightmare. I wish you the very best of luck.)

 

[sawtooth4x4]

I'll get more pictures when it drives under its own power. It sucks trying to push it around.

And I have a 15 degree slopped driveway. It sucks.


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[Troop92]

Dude..... Love it. I'm a sucker for older BMWs.

 

[sawtooth4x4]

Well, nothing exciting to report really. Mostly waiting on some parts. Most of them should be here today.

I installed a new stereo, changed the oil and filter.

I also hit up a junkyard today and found most of the missing tool kit for it, got some trim pieces, and a front turn signal light.

 

[sawtooth4x4]

Well I got it back together and running for the first time. But it sounds like I have a bad injector. So I guess I'll try running some cleaner through the tank. If that doesn't fix it, I'll have to get them rebuilt.

I also drove it around a little. It's very slow. So I also think the cats might be plugged up. Not sure yet. I'll figure it out though.

https://youtu.be/VoQ9vXZl94w