Rebuilding A Rusty BMW E30 325i Sport | Part 2 - Learning to Weld

Rusty and old restored to new by Stevieabz

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Stevieabz
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Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:23 pm

Hey guys,

In this week's episode, I continue with the chassis welding work and off camera speak with E30 garage Norway to arrange a lot of replacement panels.

I'm getting better slowly but surely... I think.

Enjoy!

1987 325i Sport M-Tech 1 - In Absolute Pieces - www.youtube.com/restoreit - For videos on this E30.
1989 325i Touring - Undergoing a much quicker restoration
1985 320i Sedan - Future Project
BMW 1 Series M Coupe - Daily Driver
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Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:18 pm

Hi mate,your doing ok on your welding and cleaning up.I am a welder fabricator by trade I’ll give you few tips if you like.Judging what I can see, it looks like you wire speed may a bit on the fast side and you need to to turn you welding set down a notch or two.Try low and work up,amp wise.when your linershing keep the pad as flat as possible and you could flush your welds off a bit more to leave no trace of welding.Im not running you work down as you doing really well for a beginner and welding cars for a beginner is a mare.The majority of my work is structural ie beams so I’ve got everything turned up the total opposite to you.If I can help anymore just pm me,anyway crack on and good luck.
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Tue Jan 14, 2020 11:10 pm

Thank you mate, I greatly appreciate the help. Hopefully you'll see an improvement next episode.
1987 325i Sport M-Tech 1 - In Absolute Pieces - www.youtube.com/restoreit - For videos on this E30.
1989 325i Touring - Undergoing a much quicker restoration
1985 320i Sedan - Future Project
BMW 1 Series M Coupe - Daily Driver
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 12:24 pm

A bit late to the party but still loving the whole shooting match, and dont knock the welding, it`s a proper art to learn. :!: :!: :!: :!:

It is strong and will not need to be done again so slap yourself on the back Stevie :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

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