my 1st e30... in need of some love...

Post Sun Aug 23, 2009 7:18 pm

they do indeed, just not yet, wanna finish the front end first! lol

Post Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:15 am

Quick update before i leave for the workshop.. with a hard push i managed to get the whole front end welded up and sealed, just needs re building now which i started and quickly got lost... ive got everything labled but i seem to have a few unknowns... once rebuilt its time to do the rear end!! checjked it out briefly in the usual places ad there seems to be little issuse

i hope..... will post a few pics later...

Post Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:29 am

loadsa progress made now, got all the weldin done and sealed up, just to rebuild it now, ive put all the engine bay parts back, waitin on a set of wings and a few other random bits to finish it...im startin the rear end soon so fingers crossed i have to much to weld.. looks okish on the surface... :/ lol will update pix at the weekend

Post Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:00 pm

FONT END FINISHED!!! WOOOO!!!
its finally all gone back together.. well the front end at least. had a few issues refittin the carpet cause dont think i got the shapes of the foot wells quite right, but it went in eventually. got some crazy wiring to sort out behind the dash.. looks like someone has been havin fun!
thanks to rav and jonny for wings and valance too, much appreciated.
a few pix

Post Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:19 pm

bin a while since i was able t get stuck in so hada blitz the last few weekends and got all (bar screen pillar) welded and sealed sorted out the arches (outter and inner) and just a few bits of panel work left to do, like the doors and boot for rust... and then prep for paint!! finally!! still not 100% on what colour/s to paint it...

Also i need a seat re coverin if any one knows sum one??

Post Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:17 pm

welding finished!! woop!! started to prep the panels for paint now, got to build it all back up and get a new aierial. few other bits to do and then time for paint. still undecided on a colour...

Post Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:30 pm

Keep it silver, unless your going to strip out the whole car.

Post Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:37 pm

Rav335uk wrote:Keep it silver, unless your going to strip out the whole car.

+1

Silver does look good when fresh

Post Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:47 am

agreed, but there are so many choices... as it stands i am gonna have to sell it once done, it looks like i wont be able to insure it, and i am struggling to find somewhere safe to park it at night once i bring it home. I wanna make it apealing to all so i guess original is best... Opinions welcome/needed

Post Mon Dec 14, 2009 5:38 pm

little update on little progress... been really slow at the minute, so much to sort out, people to see, places to go....... ya know... managed to get most of it prepped for paint, just gotta block the filler off etc and prime it all up.
Finished the rear valance and got it stone chipped ready to paint!

Post Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:42 pm

Shi7 thats is slow progress between posts

Post Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:23 pm

haha, tell me about it... really strugglin with time atm. need a few days to just get stuck in and get it painted. soon tho i hope... cant wait t see it finished

Post Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:26 pm

You might as well take it easy now.
Sort it out over xmas

Post Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:54 pm

Looks like fun, its comming along nicely

Post Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:18 pm

cheers alex... its been a mission as im sure youve read! lol
yea just gonna get it ready to work on then spend some time with it... my workshop should be free for at least a week over christmas and new year... good opportunity i figure seein as christmas is cancelled this year!!

Post Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:41 pm

Well nearly a whole year has passed by and i gott admit i didnt do alot for about 6 months because ive been doin a few other projects too, so im back and the beemer is nearly done! i have finished painting the car now (which was a mission) just need to paint the wings and rear bumper and its done!!! then the rebuild starts... another mission!

its been so long since ive been on here so hello t everyone again, and i will upload some pictures when my PC stops bein a p***k! lol

Andy

Post Fri Nov 12, 2010 8:28 pm

Computer fixed!!! so i can finally upload some pix for yall to see the slow ass progress!
it is painted now but got a few minor issues to sort :/ mainly a slight reaction on the wings in primer. so i must sort them before painting. and i ran outta hooks and rope to hang the rear bumper and mirrors, but all in all it went ok....

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Ready to mask :

Masked, preped, primed, flated, cleaned...

A couple of sneaky peeks... paint project nearly finished... nearly MOT time :/

nearly 18 months in the making, but so close now, slightly worried about the fuel tank... any one got one for sale??

Andy

Post Fri Nov 12, 2010 8:33 pm

Finally got it done

Post Tue Nov 23, 2010 7:37 pm

yea finally ;) a few things left to do, gettin the front seat panels replaced and mot in a few weeks... better get my wallet out again...