BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition - Car Talk (5)

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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 3:36pm On Nov 18, 2017

Lexusgs430:
Make I pay N500,000 and take this off your hands..... Would save you a lot on the long run ...........

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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Lexusgs430: 3:38pm On Nov 18, 2017

OgaKazeem:
E dey na....
Ask Diportivo...
E go supply am for U

Diportivo no yarb me o.... Be like say you don chop crocodile pepper.....

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:40pm On Nov 18, 2017

test drive tomorrow? What say you? wink

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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 3:46pm On Nov 18, 2017

OgaKazeem:
See wickedness oooo
After d food don done finish abi?

Almost done; almost done wink

Still a bit to do then get a proper paint job.

Do I hear Anthracite?
Or Galapagos?
Tabi Titanium?
Graphite nko? Suggestions welcome

Hmmmm!

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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 3:47pm On Nov 18, 2017

GAZZUZZ:
test drive tomorrow? What say you?

Done! Indicate time and place

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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 3:51pm On Nov 18, 2017

OgaKazeem:
I really admire the efdort you are putting into this bae ... Good work @op

Thanks boss

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by OgaKazeem(m): 4:12pm On Nov 18, 2017

Shagati:
Almost done; almost done

Still a bit to do then get a proper paint job.

Do I hear Anthracite?
Or Galapagos?
Tabi Titanium?
Graphite nko? Suggestions welcome

Hmmmm!

Oh My Word!!! I am in love grin

Na BMW fyn like dis?

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by OgaKazeem(m): 4:13pm On Nov 18, 2017

GAZZUZZ:
test drive tomorrow? What say you?

Oga Gazzuzz calm down o...
I neva test drive na U wan test drive am?

Enta line jare....

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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:00pm On Nov 18, 2017

OgaKazeem:
Oga Gazzuzz calm down o...
I neva test drive na U wan test drive am?

Enta line jare....

Shagati:
Done! Indicate time and place

I no wan village peepo to follow me, I will contact you offline wink

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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 5:08pm On Nov 18, 2017

The ex-wheels are available if anybody wants them.
Original BMW BBS 8jx16
Complete with centre caps
Needs a good wash then install.

Where are my E30 restorers?

Pm if interested

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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by kingreign(m): 6:32pm On Nov 18, 2017

Shagati:
The ex-wheels are available if anybody wants them.
Original BMW BBS 8jx16
Complete with centre caps
Needs a good wash then install.

Where are my E30 restorers?

Pm if interested

Beautiful hub caps. cool

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by xfay(m): 6:33pm On Nov 18, 2017

Shagati:
Almost done; almost done

Still a bit to do then get a proper paint job.

Do I hear Anthracite?
Or Galapagos?
Tabi Titanium?
Graphite nko? Suggestions welcome

Hmmmm!

Do you know a good shop from experience that can do close to factory finish cause am afraid!!! to paint my car

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by OgaKazeem(m): 6:47pm On Nov 18, 2017

GAZZUZZ:

I no wan village peepo to follow me, I will contact you offline

Correct... Now U af respect for ur elders

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by OgaKazeem(m): 6:49pm On Nov 18, 2017

Shagati:
The ex-wheels are available if anybody wants them.
Original BMW BBS 8jx16
Complete with centre caps
Needs a good wash then install.

Where are my E30 restorers?

Pm if interested

For sale abi for dash sir?
Planning on getting an E30 soon for restoration...
I go rly need dis rims....
Shagati gimme ur contacts make we talk...

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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 7:34pm On Nov 18, 2017

kingreign:
Beautiful hub caps.

Yes nice yeah?

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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 7:35pm On Nov 18, 2017*

xfay:
Do you know a good shop from experience that can do close to factory finish cause am afraid!!! to paint my car

Are you in Lagos?
Dem dey but plenty $$$
Not sure Gazzuzzz will work on a Merc but you can try.

Nice 124 Coupé by the way

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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 7:36pm On Nov 18, 2017

OgaKazeem:
For sale abi for dash sir?
Planning on getting an E30 soon for restoration...
I go rly need dis rims....
Shagati gimme ur contacts make we talk...

For a token they can be yours

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by OgaKazeem(m): 7:59pm On Nov 18, 2017

Shagati:
For a token they can be yours

Au can I reach U bros?

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 8:02pm On Nov 18, 2017*

OgaKazeem:
Au can I reach U bros?

Done

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 8:10pm On Nov 18, 2017

cyborg123:
Thumbs up.
The lights have not arrived?

Chap apparently didn't have the white or smoked indicator lens. What he brought today was the regular yellow 'pointer'.

Told him to sod off.
Not available in Lagos I guess. Would have to order with the unsmiling exchange rates angry

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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by OgaKazeem(m): 8:26pm On Nov 18, 2017

Shagati:
Chap apparently didn't have the white or smoked indicator lens. What he brought today was the regular yellow 'pointer'.

Told him to sod off.
Not available in Lagos I guess. Would have to order with the unsmiling exchange rates

Boss instead of buying anoda if U wrap it instead nko?

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 8:36pm On Nov 18, 2017

OgaKazeem:
Boss instead of buying anoda if U wrap it instead nko?

Will use the opportunity to upgrade to the LEDs like in a previous BMW thread wink

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Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by mammanbawa: 8:38pm On Nov 18, 2017

Shagati:
Nice 126 Coupé by the way

Looks like a w124 coupe sir. I stand to be corrected though. Prolly it's a typo or it skipped your mind. Cheers

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 8:42pm On Nov 18, 2017

mammanbawa:
Looks like a w124 coupe sir. I stand to be corrected though. Prolly it's a typo or it skipped your mind. Cheers

Very correct! 124 aka V-Boot grin

Out of the abundance of the heart na im I take type

See the 'abundance' below:

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by xfay(m): 8:45pm On Nov 18, 2017

Shagati:
Are you in Lagos?
Dem dey but plenty $$$
Not sure Gazzuzzz will work on a Merc but you can try.

Nice 124 Coupé by the way

Thanks

almost sold it today just had to disappoint the guy ....couldn't let go. No I stay in Ibadan; still decently close I think

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by xfay(m): 8:53pm On Nov 18, 2017

[quote author=Shagati post=62504644]Very correct! 124 aka V-Boot grin

Out of the abundance of the heart na im I take type

See the 'abundance' below:[/quote

That car was for sale on Olx had to restrain myself, 560sec extremely clean without that body kit though

Enough derailing!!! From me

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 8:59pm On Nov 18, 2017

xfay:
.

For real? I didn't see it. It's on my list like that bloody elusive X300/308 Jaguar XJ angry

Do you have pictures?
Derail away sah. We are all learning here

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by xfay(m): 9:17pm On Nov 18, 2017

Shagati:
For real? I didn't see it. It's on my list like that bloody elusive X300/308 Jaguar XJ

Do you have pictures?
Derail away sah. We are all learning here

It was last year colour blue, don't have the pics..

The jaguar xj is it the one with the long flat boot? I saw one recently will branch by the seller to windscreen shop

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 9:22pm On Nov 18, 2017

xfay:
It was last year colour blue, don't have the pics..

The jaguar xj is it the one with the long flat boot? I saw one recently will branch by the seller to windscreen shop

Yes

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Lexusgs430: 9:45pm On Nov 18, 2017

xfay:
Do you know a good shop from experience that can do close to factory finish cause am afraid!!! to paint my car

Very easy to refurb the wheels yourself...... Loads of elbow grease + spray cans + masking tape + filling paste (if required).....

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Shagati(op): 10:01pm On Nov 18, 2017

Lexusgs430:
Very easy to refurb the wheels yourself...... Loads of elbow grease + spray cans + masking tape + filling paste (if required).....

He meant the entire car

Re: BMW 740i Pre-LCI E38 - Restore To Basic(ish) Condition by Lexusgs430: 10:13pm On Nov 18, 2017

Shagati:
He meant the entire car

That needs a PRO... DIY cannot do.....

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