Project Bimmer (1995 BMW E36 318i) Part 38 - Front nose panel replacement

Since the last "Project Bimmer" video, I decided to bite the bullet and replace the front nose panel. I found one on eBay in the exact colour (Montreal Blue) complete with the grilles for £25 It was located in Kidderminster and collecting it was documented in Part 2 of my "Road Trip" video series. It was a simple matter of unbolting the old one and bolting the replacement part on. The panel was from a facelifted E36 which was a bonus. Something to note is that the grilles are NOT interchangeable between the pre-facelift and facelift versions. You need the correct nose panel as they are both different.
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[@backwoodsbungalow9674]

The facelift grille does look good, so keep an eye open for a facelift body colour bumper. 😎

[@Parknest]

I've already got a replacement bumper...

[@philipnewton7524]

Dave
I would pearsonaly fit a secondhand bumper it would just finish the job
Phil in stoke

[@Parknest]

That's exactly what I did. Watch this space...

[@backwoodsbungalow9674]

Any progress on choosing a replacement car for towing the caravan? I would be interested to hear your shortlist of suitable cars. Your caravan looks quite substantial; does the weight limit your options?

[@Parknest]

The caravan is about 1000kg. I'm still looking for a replacement. Either another MPV, an estate or possibly an SUV. Hopefully something a bit nicer and newer. In the meantime, I've got a 2019 VW Touran as a courtesy car.

[@Thygon85]

Nice motor you have. I once had a black e36 328i m-sport.

[@Parknest]

The E36 is the best 3 Series.

[@mr1pearl]

part 38 wow I got some catching up to do !

[@Parknest]

I've had the car since December 2018 so there's plenty of content.

[@ProjectMan]

Nice one dave 👍🏻

[@Parknest]

Cheers Gary.

[@gravelyman]

Hello Parknest

[@Parknest]

Sorry you only caught the end of the Premiere.

[@gravelyman]

@@Parknest I know sorry I couldn't get with you sooner.

[@DicksSmallEngines]

Missed it parky ! 👍🏻🔧

[@Parknest]

It was a bit longer than last week's...