S38B36 Laguna Touring

[lellis]

Quick side project whilst waiting for parts.

Don't like depo things, it's an easy way out.. Found some replacement glass lenses on ebay and got to work!









The colour is the bmw motorsport engine colour from the procar era, it's what i am using on the s38!



Filmed the whole thing as usual for anyone interested:

[lellis]

Carrying on with the bling









If anyone has any spare of the hub caps (31211130125) it would be greatly appreicated, they're nla with no eta..

And a 'before'

[fixedwheelnut]

I think they are still available as part of a wheel bearing kit on Autodoc. https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sidat/9775007

A few single ones on Ebay but abroad.

edit some here maybe https://bmw.click/product/z1-cap-3-3121 ... 3AQAvD_BwE

[lellis]

I think they are still available as part of a wheel bearing kit on Autodoc. https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sidat/9775007

A few single ones on Ebay but abroad.

edit some here maybe https://bmw.click/product/z1-cap-3-3121 ... 3AQAvD_BwE

Hope you're well Steve

I have seen the full kits, i literally bought my hub from autodoc but didn't plan ahead!!

Thanks for looking, i'll double check ebay to see how crazy the prices are

*edit* i'll try order 2 from that site and see what arrives!! thanks

[lellis]

And the 'before and after' i have been excited to see!









Now to build it up to make sure it all goes together!

[lellis]

Another long break for me, from everything car related..

Started back up in December, with finally making my welding trolley i've been nagging myself to make for the past year.
Made out of off-cuts of whatever I had left from previous fab projects.





With that out the way, it gave me chance to enjoy fabrication again. So I looked to finish off my roll-over jig.







Got the rear up in the air to remove the subframe, diff, fuel tank and everything else that went with them



Next was to test fit..

[lellis]

Now some may notice there's an issue here, the car actually touches the ceiling when at the height needed for the roll over jig.







And I still have another 35mm to add for the castor wheel clearance..

Luckily for me, once the car is spun upside down, I will gain around 300mm ceiling clearance! (hopefully)
This does mean the car will need to be spun around often, but that's why I made it as robust as possible.

With both ends on, I got the measurements from underneath and made the bracing parts to hold the two frames together to aid with rigidity when I am rolling the jig in and out of my garage.

I had aimed to get the car upside down by the end of the year, I had it all ready to do on NYE but just ran out of time in the end.

I took the opportunity to clean out the garage







I'll try again next year

[lellis]

15/1/22: today was the day to get it up on the jig!



(not something I should of done on my own)





And here is what I need to tackle



Doesn't fit, but i knew this



And this is how it sits in the garage

[lellis]

Now to work on removing the underseal
Here is the equipment i'll be using to do so



A quick patch test



After the multi tool



After the wire wheel in grinder



I'm very happy with this work process as it makes little mess and helps keep the work isolated.

[lellis]

First day with the underseal removal









Not a bad attempt, now to rust convert, epoxy primer the good areas and weld through primer the areas that need work.

[steve_k]

looks to be coming along nicely.

if i had the room/space i'd be building my own rollover jig but no where to store it.

keep the updates coming.

[lellis]

looks to be coming along nicely.

if i had the room/space i'd be building my own rollover jig but no where to store it.

keep the updates coming.

I made the jig for that reason of not having the space, mainly to no room to work on the car in the garage. Now i can roll it out and have much more room!
The jig is actually 'flat pack' too so when assembled it'll store ok. Well I'll actually just sell as it as I hope it won't be needed again!

Also Steve, would you be able to move this thread to the 'E30 Builds / Restorations' forum, as it's been bugging me for ages that it is in the wrong one, thanks if so

[fixedwheelnut]

Love this build, any timeline for when you think it might be back on the road?

[lellis]

Love this build, any timeline for when you think it might be back on the road?

Cheers Steve. I really don't know at this point. I'm aiming to have the car body done by the end of the year, where I can just start bolting bits on.

I've purchased pretty much all big priced components now, but this engine is a serious money pit where even the small bits add up in no time!

[fixedwheelnut]

Love this build, any timeline for when you think it might be back on the road?

Cheers Steve. I really don't know at this point. I'm aiming to have the car body done by the end of the year, where I can just start bolting bits on.

I've purchased pretty much all big priced components now, but this engine is a serious money pit where even the small bits add up in no time!

Yeah I know, rebuilding mine after the paint work at the moment and probably £400 just in plastic clips

[martauto]

Looking really great
Seems like you have a bit of shelter outside as well, nice move.
All moved as requested mate.

Mart.

[lellis]

Love this build, any timeline for when you think it might be back on the road?

Cheers Steve. I really don't know at this point. I'm aiming to have the car body done by the end of the year, where I can just start bolting bits on.

I've purchased pretty much all big priced components now, but this engine is a serious money pit where even the small bits add up in no time!

Yeah I know, rebuilding mine after the paint work at the moment and probably £400 just in plastic clips

I’m glad i don’t have an mtec 2 kit! Would if i could.. just other priorities for now

[lellis]

Looking really great
Seems like you have a bit of shelter outside as well, nice move.
All moved as requested mate.

Mart.

Thanks Mart.

If the jig goes well i was planning on adding a roof, car port style. Keep the mess outside!

[martauto]

Did you do all that in one day ??

Mart.

[lellis]

Did you do all that in one day ??

Mart.

If you mean the removal of underseal from the front section, then yes! Currently on the middle section/seat bases which will be finish by tomorrow

[martauto]

If you mean the removal of underseal from the front section, then yes!

Can you come and work for me ??
I dont work for myself but you could be very useful around the place for a week or two

Bet you pissed off the guy`s next door/s at the early time you must have started ?

Mart.

[lellis]

If you mean the removal of underseal from the front section, then yes!

Can you come and work for me ??
I dont work for myself but you could be very useful around the place for a week or two

Bet you pissed off the guy`s next door/s at the early time you must have started ?

Mart.

Haha! It’s a job I want done quickly.. this was 6 hours worth with some help part way through!
I’ve been solo-working on it straight after work this week til 5pm ish to finish before the neighbours get home. (Will show progress soon)

Luckily they’re a nice bunch around me

[lellis]

with the small rust areas converted, I could start with the primer! I'm using brush on epoxy primer on the good bits (cream) and weld primer on the bits that will require work (silver).







Then moving swiftly on to the rest of the car!



A couple hours later



And the next evening





Unfortunately due to the noise, I can only work until my neighbours get home from work which gives me a couple hours each night, weather dependent!



This is the finish I achieve using the multi tool, it really helps to keep the mess to a minimum and does seem to help speed up the process.

I'll be wire wheeling this area over the next couple days, get it painted and move up!

[martauto]

Splendid work there mate
Keep the pics coming please?

Mart.

[lellis]

Splendid work there mate
Keep the pics coming please?

Mart.

Of course, much more to come soon

[lellis]

More stripping



Then wire wheeling





Few more bits to do before I can rust convert and primer etc.

Some satisfying time-lapses on my instagram for anyone interested

[martauto]

Dont know where you get the energy from to do this , Im knackered just looking at it !!!!
This is a great build and soooooooooo well documented

Mart.

[rix313]

I'd be getting so frustrated having those freash ready to fit assemblies sitting on the shelf haha. I'd have just wanted to bolt them on

[lellis]

I'd be getting so frustrated having those freash ready to fit assemblies sitting on the shelf haha. I'd have just wanted to bolt them on

Exactly why i want to smash out the underside asap! Aiming to have a rolling shell by the end of the year. Hopefully

[lellis]

Finally had the weather improve..



May of get excited with the rust convertor here





Leave for a day, then wire wheel off. Weld primer the very bad bits, epoxy primer the good bits





Onto the other side

(it looks blue because its reflecting my neighbours blue van next to it..)




Very happy with the condition of my sills, this part of the car was all in pretty good condition, the rear will be the real hard part.

Never knew there were threaded blind holes here, I've thought about making an adapter to screw into here and use as a jacking point, please tell me if that is a bad idea.

[fixedwheelnut]

Pretty sure they are where they mount the shell to move it around the factory when being built

[onthames]

Be careful with too much rust converter it may reduce the paint adhesion

[lellis]

Pretty sure they are where they mount the shell to move it around the factory when being built

I did hear that! I wonder if it’ll still be safe

[lellis]

Be careful with too much rust converter it may reduce the paint adhesion

Yeh you’re not wrong! That’s why i wire brush it off once converted! The epoxy primer then seals it up

[onthames]

Be careful with too much rust converter it may reduce the paint adhesion

Yeh you’re not wrong! That’s why i wire brush it off once converted! The epoxy primer then seals it up

Good idea, wire brush will polish it tho so a good 40 grit scuff after ;) Should be fine though