The BMW Alpina is on it’s wheels. This week we have been fitting the oil coolers and oil lines for the differential and gearbox. The stickers are on their way too so watch this space.
BMW ALPINA on its wheels Read Post »
Terry has been fitting up the original interior and external body parts to the Alpina. There are some fascinating historical details which have been uncovered. All of the doors internal parts have orange overspray on them from when the car received it’s original orange and black Alpina livery, however, the doors themselves don’t which is
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The bodywork is done. The period livery has been studied meticulously from photographs and replicated on the vehicle. The original stripes which were found underneath layers of paint have been colour matched and tediously re-created above the fresh coat of 2K white. I think it speaks for itself.
Update: Alpina livery Read Post »
The rear group 2 arches were found to be 90% intact. We have added some material where it had been cut away and recreated the shape of the wheel opening as per the photographs. New arches had to be fitted to the front. The car is going into the paint shop today.
