1985 M535i Restoration

[cjreents]

After my Roundie M20 project, I set my sites on an E28. Found an M535i 200 miles North about a year and a half ago. Trailed it home and it's been sitting since... Finally got some time over the last month or two and began gathering parts at the local pick-n-pulls.

Started with the fuel system - replaced tank, pumps, filter, hose, fuel rail, injectors and flushed everything with new fuel. Replaced fuel and main relays then tried starting... no clicky. Pulled the starter, replaced with b35 version - voila!!!

From the paperwork I have, car has not been started since 1999 - until last week. So much to do, still figuring out what's next...

Here's some pics:

Follow the restoration progress on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/willie.makut.bmw

[ray_]

Nice project! Good luck with it!

I know you know there are decent E28 forums on the net if you need parts and info.

Cheers,

[Chamonix72]

Sweet! Lots of crossover between 02 and 5-series owners. I have an E12 with an E28 motor and 5-speed. I will be sort of cloning mine into an early M535i less the Euro bumpers. Good luck with yours!

[BMW0299]

Nice project. I had one of them and loved it. Mine was green on green, even the dash and door trim. -Raine

[John_in_VA]

OP - I hope you've discovered and posted over at http://www.mye28.com/index.php