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Post Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:59 am

Hi All,

I have been on and off this forum for years as I am slowly trying to put my e30 together. It is now getting to the point that my wife is concerned it will never happen and I might get forced to get rid of it (worst possible scenario).

I am appealing for anyone in the Lewisham/ Bromley area who might be able to come and give me a hand to get it in a position to be finished off this summer. Of course I am willing to contribute some monetary costs, however, I do want to do as much of it myself. Just need to guidance and reassurance on a few of the major bits.

Please do get in touch - would be a shame to see this car go to waste.

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Post Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:05 am

Bump, no one about who could lend a hand for a weekend even?

Need some light welding to start with..
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Post Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:05 am

Bump, no one about who could lend a hand for a weekend even?

Need some light welding to start with..
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Post Sat Apr 08, 2017 10:35 am

salam0506 wrote:my wife is concerned it will never happen and I might get forced to get rid of it (worst possible scenario).
Plenty more women out there, although referring to her as "it" is a bit harsh.
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Post Sat Apr 08, 2017 11:36 am

It might be an idea to post up some photos of the car and the areas that need welding, so that folk get an idea of what's involved...
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Post Sat Apr 08, 2017 1:42 pm

Cloggy Saint wrote:
salam0506 wrote:my wife is concerned it will never happen and I might get forced to get rid of it (worst possible scenario).
Plenty more women out there, although referring to her as "it" is a bit harsh.
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Post Sun Apr 09, 2017 4:30 pm

Haha, replacing wife did cross my mind..Briefly.

I'll get some pics up today and maybe that can be a starting point.
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Post Sun Apr 09, 2017 10:23 pm

Hey guys, took some photos. The main bit that needs welding is under the drivers seat area and it is 2 inches in diameter

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Drivers front arch
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Under drivers seat near jacking point
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Under drivers seat 1
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Under drivers seat 2
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Under drivers seat 3
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Rear passenger arch
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Front passenger door
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Front passenger arch
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Anyone near Bromley area who could help?
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Post Sun Apr 09, 2017 11:00 pm

I'm all for doing your own resto but given your comments- why not just pay a pro to do the welding. Likely they will do a better job. Just my 2 cents.
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Post Mon Apr 10, 2017 8:35 am

I totally agree -a profession to do the welding or even someone with experience is a much better option, however, the car isn't rolling at the moment and so I was hoping with the good weather there might be someone local who might be able to do it on the drive and give us some pointers on a few other bits to get the resto moving again. Its not really a huge amount of welding to be fair, just means holding up the carpet so it doesn't catch fire!
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Post Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:59 am

bump - anyone fancy a bit of welding in the coming weeks in south london area?
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Post Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:05 pm

Just e30z will help
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Post Tue Apr 18, 2017 1:25 am

e30z? is that a member?
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Post Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:40 am

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Post Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:41 pm

Thanks, replied. Anyone able to come do some welding on Saturday?