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  Jan. 24, 2011 5:53 p.m. Strike_Zero HalfDork

  Contemplating selling (a guy coming to look this weekend) the Ladybug (E36 318is) to get another project.

  I'm currently looking another BMW E34 (V8 car) or a Volvo 780 . . . I'm VERY familiar with E34s as I have a 530i and sorta familiar with the Volvo 700 series cars. I ABSOLUTELY love the look of the 780 . . . two door, styled by Bertone

  Looking to build some small cubed Gen III, manual, semi luxo cruiser

  What sayth the peanut gallery?

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  Jan. 24, 2011 6:03 p.m. JohnW Reader

  I would keep your e36 over an e34 (and don't the V8s have some issues?) or a Volvo 7XX.

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  Jan. 24, 2011 6:13 p.m. bludroptop SuperDork

  From a dedicated BMW fanboi - if the Volvo is good cosmetically and structurally, go Swedish. e34s are commonplace and cheap. The 780 has appreciation potential - not guaranteed, but in 5 years they will be hen's teeth. In 5 years the e34 will still be commonplace and cheap.

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  Jan. 24, 2011 6:16 p.m. Streetwiseguy HalfDork

  780 if its a turbo 4. French V6, not so much.

  They are getting hard to find bits for- the lights are unique.

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  Jan. 24, 2011 6:18 p.m. WilberM3 HalfDork

  an LS e34 would be a sweet car and theyre nice to be inside. never been in a volvo 7-anything, but unless you want a sedan over the coupe (or piss off some bmw retentives) i say 780 too.

  Dave

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  Jan. 24, 2011 9:30 p.m. Strike_Zero HalfDork

  In reply to JohnW:

  Well . . . I do have a E36 in the garage that I'm building for sporting fun (5.0L powered) so I won't be outta an E36 for a while )

  My 530i hasn't shown any of the bad V8 maladies of BMW V8 lore. Mine just wasn't maintained like it was supposed to be. After $200 and a Saturday, it runs like a champ!!

  In reply to Streetwiseguy:

  It is the French V6 . . . but that would disappear for the Gen III V8 (there is a off the shelf solution for that )

  I would have to get someone to design mounts for the E34 since the Zero can't weld

  Hotlinked for goodness

  BMW 3.0L V8 Goodness

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  Jan. 24, 2011 9:55 p.m. mndsm SuperDork

  Oh my, that is a striking Volvo. I say that. Especially with Gen III whatever in it.

  Go fast or go broke.

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  Jan. 24, 2011 10:03 p.m. Chebbie_SB HalfDork

  if you stuff a Gen III in the 780 will it be a "Sleeper Sofa" ??

  
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  Jan. 25, 2011 6:19 a.m. 1988RedT2 HalfDork

  I vote for the 2-door Volvo!

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  Jan. 25, 2011 7:00 a.m. Strike_Zero HalfDork

  wow double canoe . . .

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  Jan. 25, 2011 7:10 a.m. z31maniac SuperDork

  Volvo, hands down.

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  Jan. 25, 2011 7:17 a.m. jrw1621 SuperDork

  I am a big fan of 780-goodness. I have always liked them and heavily considered a used on once.
  As noted above, pieces are getting harder to find. Thought the car looks like a 2 door version of a 740 as I understand it, there is not a single panel shared. All unique body panels, all glass including windshield is different, all lights and grille. Front seats were same but the colors they were offered in were different, etc. The 780 was not produced in high volume so finding used examples to source parts is a challange.
  This makes the Volvo more difficult but far more unique. It is a respected and tastefully styled body.
  

  Not considering the BMW 635?
  It would likely be pretty cool with a V8 swapped in.

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  Jan. 25, 2011 8:34 a.m. Strike_Zero HalfDork

  I considered a 6 and apparently a BMW V8 will fit with relative ease (E24/E28 chassis is the predecessor to E34). I'm kinda lumping those in with the E34.

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  Jan. 25, 2011 9:11 a.m. z31maniac SuperDork

  E24 + LS1 = my dream commuter vehicle.

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  Jan. 25, 2011 10:08 a.m. Strike_Zero HalfDork

  There was a guy on Bimmerforums working on a E24 + LS1 . . . Mwrench and his E24

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  Jan. 25, 2011 10:38 a.m. Matt B HalfDork

  God I love the old 6 series. Strike_Zero - find one those for me to look at for in the ATL

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  Jan. 25, 2011 10:40 a.m. Strike_Zero HalfDork

  In reply to Matt B:

  I can add it to my CL list search

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  Jan. 25, 2011 12:16 p.m. Strike_Zero HalfDork

  Well . . . after much consideration and staring at the Volvo pics . . . I just put a deposit down on it I'm going to pick it up Feb 12th.

  If anyone is interested in the 530i 5spd car (for challenge money) in the ATL PM me for information . . . might as well share the wealth . . .

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  Jan. 25, 2011 12:30 p.m. oldeskewltoy Reader

  if you're looking for original... the Bertone 700 and fit it with a tweaked 2JZ Toyota straight 6.... good reliable power under the hood of a Euro sled...

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  Jan. 25, 2011 12:34 p.m. Strike_Zero HalfDork

  

  Hehe . . . There is thread on TurboBricks about the Toyota JZ builds . . .

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  Jan. 25, 2011 2:15 p.m. bradyzq Dork

  You can also keep the swap in the family, and build an inline 5 turbo from an 850, S70, etc.

  Cheers, Brady

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  Jan. 25, 2011 2:41 p.m. BoxheadTim SuperDork

  Another vote for the ovloV.

  Sanity is vastly overrated.

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  Jan. 25, 2011 7:20 p.m. Strike_Zero HalfDork

  Man no . . . I have to go to the Ford Dealership for a timing cover bolt kit. The one I ordered from ARP doesn't work with 94 and up 5.0L.

  Here's pics of new family member: Volvo 780

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  Jan. 25, 2011 7:36 p.m. bradyzq Dork

  In reply to Strike_Zero:

  Well done sir!

  er, that was in reference to the new family member, not the Ford bits.

  Cheers, Brady

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  Jan. 25, 2011 9:20 p.m. Strike_Zero HalfDork

  Nah the 5.0L project isn't going anywhere

  Lizard you reading my mind?

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