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Al Canuck · 11-11-2007, 10:06 PM

Hey Guys,

Wanted to post an update on my 77 630csi. Many of you have seen it, some have not. Those who have, have likely only seen it sitting in front of my shop, gathering mold. I've owned the car for nearly 3 years, and done nothing with it. Its a rust free(and I mean RUST FREE), 630csi from San Diego.

I purchased an 81 633csi from a fellow Bimmerclassics member, earlier this year. Ron's car was running, and driving, but rusted to bits. Its the black one that we cut the roof off of a couple months ago. Pulled the driveline out of it, along with engine harness, and whatever else I needed.

Now, my 77 was an automatic, with a 3.0L M30 on L Jet, with points ignition. My donor car was a 5 speed, with LH Jet, and electronic ignition. My car also had it's body harness mostly removed, laying in a pile on the floor! A "project in a box", at it's finest.

After realising I have no wiring diagram for an E12, I dug in anyway(foolishly). Encountered several wiring problems along the way, but one by one, got over all of them. Finally sorted the last one tonight(trying to get a signal wire to the injectors), and twisted the key.

She started! Fired it up, and then shut it down again. Removed all the tools from the car, covered the fuse box, installed a steering wheel, and took her around the parking lot.

No gauges, no seat(milk crate), no lights, and only dowpipes for an exhaust. Plus, I still need to bleed the brakes and clutch again, but thats all simple stuff. She's a car again, and I actually drove the damn thing, after 3 years!!!!

I'll spend an evening or 2 this week, sorting all the little issues, and maybe get it on the road by the end of the month. Just in time for winter storage

Anyway, just wanted to share my joy. I'll post some pics this week, once the interior(all new upholstery) goes back in.

Al

rottenal · 11-11-2007, 10:52 PM

That's good to hear and a big step forward to getting that puppy completed Al.Should provide a lot of encouragement. Best of luck.

puppypilgrim · 11-11-2007, 11:55 PM

That's exciting Al. Well done!

evo3 · 11-12-2007, 12:19 AM

That's nice and all, but it's no e30

I want a ride!! Lets see what this m30 business is all about.

Al Canuck · 11-12-2007, 12:23 AM

Thanks Guys.

Adam and I are going in on Monday to do some more work on it. Dash is cracked, so I'm installing a crack free one, need to install window regulators, make all the lights work, hook up gauges, finish the EFI wiring, bleed the brakes again, and install the exhaust.

Fraser is coming in tomorrow to complete the new upholstery on it, as well. I'm stoked.

Luis, you'll get a ride for sure. Its not a rocket though, just a 3.2. It was JUST fast enough to beat up on Adam's 325is.

Al

Mark D. · 11-12-2007, 06:31 AM

Nice, another classic saved......

carter · 11-12-2007, 08:25 AM

Yaaaaay! The Banana rides. She'll look amazing with the interior in and a polish.
Any chance you could flip her and finish up the 323?

redhatpat · 11-12-2007, 10:55 AM

I want to see video of a good smoky burnout!

Congrats Al!

Al Canuck · 11-12-2007, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by carter

Yaaaaay! The Banana rides. She'll look amazing with the interior in and a polish.
Any chance you could flip her and finish up the 323?

Definitely not going to sell this baby. We've been scraping dirt off the undercarriage, which has exposed the cleanest, most free "old school" BMW I've ever seen. Trailing arms are still glossy black, output flanges on the diff are still shiny silver, etc. This one is a keeper, and would take some serious lootcakes to pry from my hands.

Burnouts? Hmmmmm, I do have a 265 gearbox in it, and there is a 3.25LSD side loader sitting on the floor right now. Plus, it DOES kinda need tires next spring.....soooooo......hell yes, there will be a burnout vid at some point.

Al

Blakeoffire · 11-12-2007, 04:27 PM

She's ALIVE...!!

I'm dying to see this car all put back together and running again. It was starting to look/appear all neglected and sad outside there all by itself...nice to know she's receiving your dedicated attention Al...

B.

Masterdoofus · 11-12-2007, 08:06 PM

i looove my 6er. and i love restoring old bmw's so i gotta come by and see the car soon. swap some stories, my 87 635 has definetly got a few..

Al Canuck · 11-13-2007, 12:49 AM

I Was having a shitty day today, went into work, and took a look at the 6er. BIG smile across my face, seeing her parked inside, nice and dry and cozy. So sweet to see her as an actual car again, not a project waiting to happen, but a project that is nearly done. It was an emotional experience to see the engine in her for the first time, and a religious experience to hear it bark to life after so many years. There was NO WAY IN HELL, I was going to see that poor car sit outside for another rainy winter. She has a spot in my underground parking garage, soon as she's ready to come home.

Al

Al Canuck · 11-23-2007, 01:33 AM

Got stuck waiting for parts for another car today, so I put some time into the 630 today.

Before:

After;

Before:

After:

Obviously still some work to do, but we're a WHOLE LOT closer now. I'm happy.

Al

Initial D.oug · 11-23-2007, 09:21 AM

oh man, those leather buckets in the back looked perfect! But those clothes really fit the car. Keep us updated!

carter · 11-23-2007, 11:38 AM

Tweed looks great buddy.

11-11-2007, 10:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Al Canuck Banned Name: Al Joined: Jul 2005 From: Surrey, BC Posts: 1,850 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 3 Times in 3 Posts	The story of a 6er Hey Guys, Wanted to post an update on my 77 630csi. Many of you have seen it, some have not. Those who have, have likely only seen it sitting in front of my shop, gathering mold. I've owned the car for nearly 3 years, and done nothing with it. Its a rust free(and I mean RUST FREE), 630csi from San Diego. I purchased an 81 633csi from a fellow Bimmerclassics member, earlier this year. Ron's car was running, and driving, but rusted to bits. Its the black one that we cut the roof off of a couple months ago. Pulled the driveline out of it, along with engine harness, and whatever else I needed. Now, my 77 was an automatic, with a 3.0L M30 on L Jet, with points ignition. My donor car was a 5 speed, with LH Jet, and electronic ignition. My car also had it's body harness mostly removed, laying in a pile on the floor! A "project in a box", at it's finest. After realising I have no wiring diagram for an E12, I dug in anyway(foolishly). Encountered several wiring problems along the way, but one by one, got over all of them. Finally sorted the last one tonight(trying to get a signal wire to the injectors), and twisted the key. She started! Fired it up, and then shut it down again. Removed all the tools from the car, covered the fuse box, installed a steering wheel, and took her around the parking lot. No gauges, no seat(milk crate), no lights, and only dowpipes for an exhaust. Plus, I still need to bleed the brakes and clutch again, but thats all simple stuff. She's a car again, and I actually drove the damn thing, after 3 years!!!! I'll spend an evening or 2 this week, sorting all the little issues, and maybe get it on the road by the end of the month. Just in time for winter storage Anyway, just wanted to share my joy. I'll post some pics this week, once the interior(all new upholstery) goes back in. Al

11-11-2007, 11:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
puppypilgrim Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Vancouver, BC Posts: 94 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts '90 BMW Alpina B10 BiTurbo	That's exciting Al. Well done! __________________ 1990 BMW Alpina B10 BiTurbo

11-12-2007, 06:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mark D. Senior Member Name: Mark Joined: Oct 2005 From: N.Vancouver Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 0 1 Time in 1 Post	Nice, another classic saved...... __________________ 1991 318is X 2 1988 E28 M5

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11-11-2007, 10:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
rottenal Senior Member Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 239 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 1 1 Time in 1 Post rottenal's pictures	That's good to hear and a big step forward to getting that puppy completed Al.Should provide a lot of encouragement. Best of luck.

11-12-2007, 12:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
evo3 Banned Name: Luis Joined: May 2005 From: Richmond, BC Posts: 957 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 7 6 Times in 6 Posts	That's nice and all, but it's no e30 I want a ride!! Lets see what this m30 business is all about.

11-12-2007, 12:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Al Canuck Banned Name: Al Joined: Jul 2005 From: Surrey, BC Posts: 1,850 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks Guys. Adam and I are going in on Monday to do some more work on it. Dash is cracked, so I'm installing a crack free one, need to install window regulators, make all the lights work, hook up gauges, finish the EFI wiring, bleed the brakes again, and install the exhaust. Fraser is coming in tomorrow to complete the new upholstery on it, as well. I'm stoked. Luis, you'll get a ride for sure. Its not a rocket though, just a 3.2. It was JUST fast enough to beat up on Adam's 325is. Al

11-12-2007, 08:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
carter Banned Supporting Member Name: Carter Joined: Sep 2007 From: Toronto Posts: 427 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 1 4 Times in 1 Post carter's pictures	Yaaaaay! The Banana rides. She'll look amazing with the interior in and a polish. Any chance you could flip her and finish up the 323?

11-12-2007, 10:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
redhatpat Senior Member Joined: Feb 2006 From: Pitt Meadows Posts: 866 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 1 Time in 1 Post	I want to see video of a good smoky burnout! Congrats Al!

11-12-2007, 04:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Blakeoffire Senior Member Supporting Member Name: Blake Joined: Sep 2006 From: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,283 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 10 2 Times in 2 Posts Blakeoffire's pictures	She's ALIVE...!! I'm dying to see this car all put back together and running again. It was starting to look/appear all neglected and sad outside there all by itself...nice to know she's receiving your dedicated attention Al... B.

11-12-2007, 08:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Masterdoofus Member Joined: Oct 2007 From: Burnaby Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts Masterdoofus's pictures	i looove my 6er. and i love restoring old bmw's so i gotta come by and see the car soon. swap some stories, my 87 635 has definetly got a few..

11-13-2007, 12:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
Al Canuck Banned Name: Al Joined: Jul 2005 From: Surrey, BC Posts: 1,850 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 3 Times in 3 Posts	I Was having a shitty day today, went into work, and took a look at the 6er. BIG smile across my face, seeing her parked inside, nice and dry and cozy. So sweet to see her as an actual car again, not a project waiting to happen, but a project that is nearly done. It was an emotional experience to see the engine in her for the first time, and a religious experience to hear it bark to life after so many years. There was NO WAY IN HELL, I was going to see that poor car sit outside for another rainy winter. She has a spot in my underground parking garage, soon as she's ready to come home. Al

11-23-2007, 01:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
Al Canuck Banned Name: Al Joined: Jul 2005 From: Surrey, BC Posts: 1,850 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 3 Times in 3 Posts	Got stuck waiting for parts for another car today, so I put some time into the 630 today. Before: After; Before: After: Obviously still some work to do, but we're a WHOLE LOT closer now. I'm happy. Al

11-23-2007, 09:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
Initial D.oug Senior Member Name: Mike Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 1 Time in 1 Post	oh man, those leather buckets in the back looked perfect! But those clothes really fit the car. Keep us updated!

11-23-2007, 11:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
carter Banned Supporting Member Name: Carter Joined: Sep 2007 From: Toronto Posts: 427 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 1 4 Times in 1 Post carter's pictures	Tweed looks great buddy.

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