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[TEaaron]

Weather you like the outcome or not you have to give this guy credits for all the work he put into the car.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1536530

[calais]

kudo's where kudos is due.

This is the sadly dying form of 'hot rodding' at it's present day best.

The guy who owns this beemer will have a lifetime of skills to impart, and stories to tell. Bloody well done I say.

[Deco28]

Oh wow. Just read that whole thread. Incredible. Wish I had the skills to do that.

[Scott]

I'd seen a few shots of that car around - I absolutely love it. Short of the chop, excessive dumping and flaring, I'd love to do that to a 67----69 Fastback.

[Poetic Justice]

Love it! Think it sorta went a bit further than I where I may have stopped but it's still nuts.

I'm not sure I like the chopped roof much, probably would have left it standard and the gold rims I didn't overly like, but a couple of its iterations are pure crazy I reckon. Kudos for being different!

[Paxton]

I was interested right up until he ruined the car with a Toyota engine. To each their own, but I'd have left it BMW powered.

[FTE217]

Originally Posted by Paxton

I was interested right up until he ruined the car with a Toyota engine. To each their own, but I'd have left it BMW powered.

yep I'm with you on the above - loved the Rusty look.

[Grippy]

I kinda like the rusty look, dont know why, but I do. Gotta appreciate the work and skill involved with the build

[EFFalcon]

i love it

[BPXR6T]

and this kiddies is what too much drugs does to your brain.

[TEaaron]

Originally Posted by BPXR6T

and this kiddies is what too much drugs does to your brain.

Some could say the same about the guy who owns 5 falcons

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by BPXR6T

and this kiddies is what too much drugs does to your brain.

What a stupid comment.

I love this car, its been a evolution of style. And for all the "haters" the car got some bad damage, basically rendering it not registrable (or something to that effect) I preferred it before the chop, but it still looks amazing.

The rust is such an eye catching look, and an ever changing effect that recalls such menacing cars such as the ones found on Mad Max or the demonic truck from Duel.

This person has accomplished way more then some cashed up bloke who spends thousands turning, say, an XY into a boring GT replica.

Basically, this bloke had the guts, balls and creativity to do something different.

Not to mention, this car is probally one of the most well knowen world wide, now that is an effort.

[RG]

The damage you mention was from an accident. Apparently he stuck it under the back of a truck or something and kinked the a pillar, basically stuffing it.

All it was was a fun project to see what he could do.

Originally Posted by Nikked

What a stupid comment.

I love this car, its been a evolution of style. And for all the "haters" the car got some bad damage, basically rendering it not registrable (or something to that effect) I preferred it before the chop, but it still looks amazing.

The rust is such an eye catching look, and an ever changing effect that recalls such menacing cars such as the ones found on Mad Max or the demonic truck from Duel.

This person has accomplished way more then some cashed up bloke who spends thousands turning, say, an XY into a boring GT replica.

Basically, this bloke had the guts, balls and creativity to do something different.

Not to mention, this car is probally one of the most well knowen world wide, now that is an effort.

[RedHotGT]

what a build thread...
really felt like I was there

and as OP said - like it or not... the effort that he has gone to, constructing his dream... incredible...

WOW...

[nstg8a]

awesome build, good to see something a bit left of centre for once.

i loved the dash, brilliant stuff.

must be some lenient road rules there though...

[bigsta]

thanks for sharing.

clearly there are no speed humps where he lives...

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by bigsta

thanks for sharing.

clearly there are no speed humps where he lives...

its bagged....

[ZA-289]

Originally Posted by bigsta

thanks for sharing.

clearly there are no speed humps where he lives...

Or cops or Vehicle engineering standards...

I also think he went to far. I liked it when it had the real orange rust...

[XCwillo]

I freakin loved the way he constructed the build thread, wasn't too much writing that it felt like i was reading a book and the pics where awesome
Tbh I probs woulda' left it BMW powered, but just because its got a 1JZ in it, im not gonna hate it, I freakin love it!!

[AUIIPURSUIT]

awesome work.. what craftmanship..

[Airmon]

Is there anything more to this or is it just a 'rat rod' themed old 5 Series BMW?

I like it, don't get me wrong, but........what's the huge fuss about?

[TEaaron]

Originally Posted by Airmon

Is there anything more to this or is it just a 'rat rod' themed old 5 Series BMW?

I like it, don't get me wrong, but........what's the huge fuss about?

Not sure what "huge fuss" you're referring to but in an attempt to look at it from your perspective i present to you these following questions..

Is there anymore to a drag car than loud noise?

Is there anymore to a super car than high price?

Is there anymore to an airplane than two wings?

Is there anymore to a light bulb than a tungsten rod?

Is there anymore to a novel than ink and paper?

[Airmon]

Originally Posted by TEaaron

Not sure what "huge fuss" you're referring to but in an attempt to look at it from your perspective i present to you these following questions..

Is there anymore to a drag car than loud noise?

Is there anymore to a super car than high price?

Is there anymore to an airplane than two wings?

Is there anymore to a light bulb than a tungsten rod?

Is there anymore to a novel than ink and paper?

I don't see a thread on here every day regarding the latest Top Fueler.

Yes its a nice car but its not a new style. Im wondering what makes this Rat Rod so much better then all the others so much so that it requires a thread full of approval?

Its not a bit deal, Im just wondering if there is something here I've missed.

[G6ET8U]

Originally Posted by Airmon

I don't see a thread on here every day regarding the latest Top Fueler.

Yes its a nice car but its not a new style. Im wondering what makes this Rat Rod so much better then all the others so much so that it requires a thread full of approval?

Its not a bit deal, Im just wondering if there is something here I've missed.

Seen a XE/XF or VH/VK done in the same way?

That is why this is so interesting.

The rat rod people all work on extremely old cars, 50, 60, 70+ years old. This is under 30 years old.

Amazing work.

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Airmon

I don't see a thread on here every day regarding the latest Top Fueler.

Yes its a nice car but its not a new style. Im wondering what makes this Rat Rod so much better then all the others so much so that it requires a thread full of approval?

Its not a bit deal, Im just wondering if there is something here I've missed.

I don't see a thread here everyday about "The Godfather" aka "Zombie" E28 either. Sure there have been pics on here before, and many other sites im on.

And, in a way, this style is new(ish), this isn't a junkyard dog Rat rod, made from a basterd collection of parts and some way fitted together. No, this was the reverse. What started as a very neat 5-series has progressed into something altogether unique, many would have preferred to see him restore it to its former glory.

The build is more about the story, just like Eric Banners coupe has a story...

[GK]

Interesting project! LOL!

Not my cup of tea but each to their own.

GK

[Rodp]

Feh. Don't get it. Possibly why I'm an engineer.

Looks like something out of 'Trailer Park Boys'.

[Cam]

Wow, very unique and I do actually like it. Not so keen on the roof chop and the sharks teeth, but love the rest..

Always love something different!

[CSV_LS1]

Wow. Very impressive. Such a detailed build.

[FG50T]

Stunning...