318i LUX restoration

Post Sun Jun 23, 2019 6:53 pm

Hi all

Well after 10 or so years and several BMW’s/911’s I’m back in an E30.

Just picked up this one owner 318i LUX. It’s been stored for the past 5 years so needs some welding and basic recommissioning.

It’ll be a slow burner but thought this the best place to document it’s return to the road!

Post Sun Jun 23, 2019 7:20 pm

jay1980 wrote: ↑
Sun Jun 23, 2019 6:53 pm
Hi all

Well after 10 or so years and several BMW’s/911’s I’m back in an E30.

Just picked up this one owner 318i LUX. It’s been stored for the past 5 years so needs some welding and basic recommissioning.

It’ll be a slow burner but thought this the best place to document it’s return to the road!

That looks like a very clean car! Looking forward to seeing the progress

Post Tue Jun 25, 2019 4:52 pm

More pics needed right now sir !!!!

Mart.

Post Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:34 pm

Not much to report, stuck it in the garage for now. Did manage to find a set of 15’s with centre caps though!

Post Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:02 pm

Nice wheels man, and I love that interior! Seriously clean. What's next?

Post Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:10 pm

Thanks mate.

It’s been off the road for 5 years so I’m going to get a mid rise lift in the garage, take off all the brakes/suspension etc and set about refurbishing and replacing bits. Interior needs to come out to address some minor welding repairs to the front floor

Post Wed Jun 26, 2019 3:08 pm

Cheers mate, proper looking car you have there, like it

Mart.

Post Fri Jun 28, 2019 7:10 pm

Got bored waiting for the lift to arrive so I started the obligatory black and silver rocker cover..

Post Fri Jun 28, 2019 8:26 pm

nowt like a 2dr resto

Post Sat Jun 29, 2019 1:58 pm

Decent bit of weather today so rolled it out the garage and stripped the interior. Get it over to work next week and hopefully make a start on the welding.

Inner rear quarters are beyond my skill set so I’ll be enlisting a body shop there

Post Sat Jun 29, 2019 1:59 pm

Few more

Post Sat Jun 29, 2019 2:10 pm

Small hole in the battery tray..

Post Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:30 pm

Waiting it’s turn at work now..

Post Sat Jun 29, 2019 8:00 pm

not that bad really so far , at least the scuttle corners are ok and the roof ?

Post Sat Jun 29, 2019 8:01 pm

Roof is spotless but the near side scuttle is shot..

Post Tue Jul 02, 2019 12:42 pm

Good luck with this, will turn out real nice when complete!

Post Wed Jul 03, 2019 9:07 pm

Looking forward to the progress on this one

Post Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:59 pm

Long time no see Jay! Hope you and the family are good. I never thought i'd see you back in an E30. I'm currently trying to go through all my spares if there's anything you particularly need?

Post Sat Aug 10, 2019 6:12 pm

Cook318IS wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:59 pm
Long time no see Jay! Hope you and the family are good. I never thought i'd see you back in an E30. I'm currently trying to go through all my spares if there's anything you particularly need?

Hello mate, all good thank you. You ok? I’ve wanted one for ages so now the kids are here and the fast stuff has gone it made sense. I’m after any performance parts, if there is such a thing with a 318i lol. Anything you think might be of interest, give us a shout

Post Sat Aug 10, 2019 6:14 pm

Bit of progress this weekend, nearside inner arch done, nearside outer arch done and nearside rear lower quarter started..

Post Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:49 pm

Near side done, on to the off side..

Post Fri Oct 11, 2019 6:56 pm

This is getting a little more involved..

Post Sat Oct 12, 2019 12:46 am

I feel your pain, cutting the exact same rot out of mine and finally sourced a rot free valance + wings after 6 months searching.

Post Sat Oct 12, 2019 10:08 am

iDemonix wrote: ↑
Sat Oct 12, 2019 12:46 am
I feel your pain, cutting the exact same rot out of mine and finally sourced a rot free valance + wings after 6 months searching.

I’ve been following your build, fair play for tackling that at home! I’m fortunate enough to have a workshop and donor car at my disposal. Still taking forever.

Post Sat Oct 12, 2019 7:03 pm

Boot shut and rear panel done...

Post Sat Oct 12, 2019 7:05 pm

A few more..

Post Sat Oct 12, 2019 7:06 pm

I’m hoping to get on to the front floors and scuttle next weekend then on to the engine and running gear swap before Christmas. Nice to have a usable E30 for next spring!

Post Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:13 pm

Then it’s in with the engine...

Post Fri Oct 25, 2019 2:21 pm

Mart.

Post Fri Oct 25, 2019 4:18 pm

Where are those exhausts coming out? The centre console?

Post Fri Oct 25, 2019 4:33 pm

Yeah that engine isn’t going in, I just wondered if there was anyone left actually reading this

Post Fri Oct 25, 2019 4:39 pm

JGG1 wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 25, 2019 4:33 pm
Yeah that engine isn’t going in, I just wondered if there was anyone left actually reading this

Mart.

Post Fri Oct 25, 2019 5:55 pm

Yes we are reading and your doing a great job.
I have the same car - model - colour - age etc. My interior vinyl is silver not black but otherwise look identical.
Collected on a trailer but it turned out to be in much better condition than I expected - how often does that happen?

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Fortunately for me mine didn't need a major resto - just a bit of TLC and so If you need any pictures of any parts or areas for reference I am happy to try and help.

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Keep up the good work!

Post Fri Oct 25, 2019 6:37 pm

Ocde30 mate yours looks exceptional! That’s exactly what I’m aiming for in the long run!

Appreciate the offer and may take you up on that, thank you.

Post Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:53 pm

Removed the rear beam from my m52 Touring to refurbish and fit to the saloon..