325i Cabby Project/Resto -Small update 18-11-10

[town325i]

for some strange reason they only worked when the passanger door was open however the door was open and the motor ran for a second and stopped, all switch lights off and door still open. when i open and close the doors you hear a relay click so i assume its not that

the drivers door switch needs replacing i assume with a new one they would work when the drivers door was open

Make sure you get the correct type of switch as there are two different types you should need one with two connectors on it one for the windows and one for the interior light

[Alex]

made that mistake before as one was dodgey in the IS when i bought it

[magpie]

i found this today if any bits are of use?

i got the post code if you want it..
took the lip off the valance to get the fogs only to find they are a homebrew set but a good idea and left them.

picture deleted.

[ImysE30]

Has it still got the rear lights Mick?

[magpie]

yeah but etched with the cars reg..??

[ImysE30]

Ok

[Rav335uk]

I have a set of rears Imy

[Alex]

fookin ell mick get me the fogs

Mike is suppose to be giving the other bit

[magpie]

location of the turd pm'd dude...

[Alex]

cheers mick

[Alex]

the turds home ready for some welding action, got a grinder and welder sat in the garage and plenty of zinc primer, seam sealer and sheet metal

had to remove front valance to get onto car transporter





excuse rear valance, work in progress



Just need some side bump strips and a rear bumper and i think thats everything.

Think i'am sorted with a rear bumper from Dezzy

ps its not rust behind that lower bump strip its waxoil, cannot use enough of that stuff

should be good to smoke about in for a year at least when done

[magpie]

get stuck in there alex.

[Rav335uk]

Well done Alex, kept chipping away, not long to go now.

[Alex]

Well done Alex, kept chipping away

plenty has "chipped away"

[Rav335uk]

Not much left then, be ready by POD

[Alex]

Not much left then, be ready by POD

Unfortunatly insurance wont touch me till i get 3 years no claims in 5 month time

might of saved up enough for a set of non staggerd pina wheels by then

[Rav335uk]

might of saved up enough for a set of non staggerd pina wheels by then

Gone mate.

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 99#1957199

[Alex]

Oh well i'am sure i will get another set, there is probably a few zoners with some stashed

[Rav335uk]

I know of a few with some stashed

[Alex]

i can think of a few

[Blitz]

Imagine the ground clearence issues with the Alpina spoiler when its lowered.

[Alex]

it should be fine, the exhaust scraped putting it onto the car transporter as the ramps were quite short

[ImysE30]

Get miggin'

[Dezzy]

The bumper is yours Alex.

Looking farward to seeing your progress.

Big thumbs up for having a go mate. Do your best and it will be a cracker. Better than sitting on your arse and hoping someone will do it for you

[Alex]

Thanks Dez

Nearly decided to scrap it today and gave in but something made me carry one and i'am pleased i did as two bits of welding are now complete. uploading pics soon. welding looks pretty shit and it alot harder than two nice bits of clean metal on the floor but ive made sure plenty of rust proofing is done and its solid. if it last a year or two i will be happy

PS: there isnt much left in terms of the battery tray in the boot. actually there isnt one any more

[Alex]

Started some welding today, first i attempted an easy ish bit the rotten area behind the rear number plate.

I cut out the rot and made it as square as i could

i then removed some paint with the grinder round the hole for the welding. i used some weld through zinc primer on the bare metal before welding so if there is any metal hidden thats not been welded it wont start rusting.





Weld through zinc primer



Not the best pic as i was in the garage when i took it. there were a few gaps here and there so again i made sure plenty of zinc primer was sprayed in the holes and all over the welded area after i had cleaned it with a drill and wire end thingy.

it kept setting on fire hence the black



Going to use a prefacelif numberplate surround to hide it as its probably longer than a numberplate.

after i had sprayed both sides with zinc primer i painted plenty of seam sealer on top. did the same to both sides.




started to cut some of the boot tidy out








next i tackled a corner of the boot

did the same sort of process to the first patch using plenty of weld through zinc primer.





Not brilliant i know i kept aiming wrong



decided to call it a day so cleaned it all and sprayed some zinc primer onto it. will grind it down and use a light skim of filler on it.



any critasism or advice welcome

[magpie]

grind the snots off.

[Alex]

grind the snots off.

dont worry i will Mick

my grinding disc was about finished

[bodger]

i think beardymat's job is safe

good effort alex, its much harder on the car isnt it

[sweep]

Alex if you get stuck we do mig and gas welding down at my place mate dont be stuck.

[Topblag]

You're doing well fella, good work.

I'm planning to do a welding course over the winter at nightschool. I'm keen to learn good habits early to avoid setting any of my E30s on fire.....

I've got a nice set of Nogaro BBS's that'd look good on that cabby. Was planning to use them myself until Rav entranced me with his Alpinas

[Alex]

i know i wanted to buy them off rav but if you have no funds you cant buy

i know it isnt that good but ive tried my best

[Alex]

Alex if you get stuck we do mig and gas welding down at my place mate dont be stuck.

might be difficult to get it down there but your welcome to come up

[Alex]

regarding the boot cubby compartment is it best to buy a new one from bmw and weld it in same goes for the lower side panel?

i imagine welding a new panel in would probably be easier than putting a patch in???????

[Alex]

Started doing the door shut and above sill. again not the neatest thing but i'am really pleased as i think it may be an almost invisible repair when done. Maby

need to have a think about the side strip as there are two panels at the top of the hole that need welding

started by cutting rot out





sills look good



apart from the inner arch



made a plate and welded it in



bit more welding and a load of grinding later





More welding ad grinding



tonns of zinc primer making sure it all seeps through the gaps



ready for next template, looks a mess but with a light skim of filler i hope it will be more or less invisable. the "extra bit" on my patch at the bottom needs grinding off




outer bit will look something like this



PS: never fill your sills with waxoil before welding