Build Thread?

[GunMetalGrey]

$2500 is a comical amount.

Pics of e36 tomorrow?

[Jdesign]

I need to wonder around these members build threads more often. Hats off to you sir. I have pulled core supports before and its a fair amount of work getting the new one in. Welding it in straight and lined up proves to be quite the challenge when everything is tweaked a little. Luck for you, you have a car to take measurements of off.

[GunMetalGrey]

It sprung back straight after I cut the core support out. New core support will have a tubular frame built into it and will be bolted in!

[GunMetalGrey]

Things to look at, yellow inner headlights, angel eyes, projectors, yellow fogs. Good upgrades!

I like. 
And pictures of the e36 





You may think that I didn't do too much to it, but this is how it was when I got it.

That's all for now folks!

[patsbimmer1]

Does the e36 have any rust?  I can't tell from the pictures but it looks clean!  Even interior doesn't show the usual dirt stains that you get on that tan.

[GunMetalGrey]

There is a small spot of rust on the passenger door right on the bottom edge. It is an 98 328i five speed with 144k miles, first owner had it for 124k miles and has all of the service records in the car and all of the original paperwork. i bought it to use the driveline but it is way too clean to just turn into a pile of parts.

[YoungCR]

Looks like it'll be a great example when finished

[GunMetalGrey]

Stuff

Things

Worked on fully deleting the ABS wiring and put the fuse box back together. 
I like angle grinders lately, and flap discs

[DrLeadFoot]

patsbimmer1 said:

Does the e36 have any rust?  I can't tell from the pictures but it looks clean!  Even interior doesn't show the usual dirt stains that you get on that tan.

You missing your white knight??

[patsbimmer1]

DrLeadFoot said:

You missing your white knight??

I do!  I love my 335i but Lola was a different kind of girl!  I'll have another e36 one day and make a nice project out of her.

[GunMetalGrey]

This thread needs an update! Not a whole lot going on with the car with the holidays and finals going on, but I did get out there tonight and get a few things done! 
Cut back more rust

Got a piece made up to fit in there and started tacking/grinding that smooth. It's going nicely in my opinion!

I finally did something that I have been thinking about doing/wanted to do for a while now. I REALLY like the way it turned out!


Did all four, and man was that a lot of work! I am oddly excited about how good that will look, and look forward to adding a touch more low.

I am happy with progression, and how things have been shaping up as of late, been having more people over to the shop to help, and a few guys that are actually sheet metal fab guys. To say the least they are good with suggestions and pointers for sheet metal work!

[HipMF]

Some of those corner pieces look like a pain. Glad it's going well.

[jc43089]

I like the yellow letters, what/how did you do it?

[GunMetalGrey]

Used a sharpie paint pen, was a real pain too lol.

[GunMetalGrey]

This thread needs an update


That is all.

[suspenceful]

Photobucket quality

[B C]

I like the rolling shot, how did you get rid of all the snow on Photoshop?

[GunMetalGrey]

Jake has madd skillz yo
Those were from the day we brought it out to the shop, when it kept overheating the oil and shutting off at stop signs/lights.
I really need to add pictures of the new car, but its so dern cold. Which is kind of a BS excuse, because it's in the shop. Maybe tonight.

[HipMF]

Amazing progress since I saw the car last night. I'm speachless.

Seriously though, that car needs to get back on the road and working right by summer. I'm hoping to have my beater together this weekend, and get the paint booth project wrapped up. Should be able to paint the bay within a week or two...

[GunMetalGrey]

Ha, it amusing to look at pictures of it and then think of what it looks like right now. Nowhere near as cool... 
Summer is my goal, as always. Waiting for this cold strike to calm down a bit. That is really a BS excuse, maybe my lazy ass will go there today and get some work done. 
You cannot call it a beater after what has been done to it lol.