MGB + M42 = Win - Page 18

XW70 · 05-24-2012, 03:42 AM

This manifold is awesome! keen to see how it turns out

NitroRustlerDriver · 05-24-2012, 03:48 AM

No updates at the moment, just recently moved, so still getting the garage together. I hope to be able to do some work this weekend though.

I'll leave you with a picture of the garage as it sits.

James · 05-24-2012, 07:51 AM

Sweet a floating welder.

This is a cool thread I want to see more updates.

blalor · 05-25-2012, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James

Sweet a floating welder.

I was just about to say the same thing!

deutschman · 05-25-2012, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James

Sweet a floating welder.

This is a cool thread I want to see more updates.

I was just about to say. First sealing mounted MIG I have ever seen.

NitroRustlerDriver · 05-25-2012, 01:49 PM

I didn't have room for it on the floor anywhere, so on the ceiling it goes! I can still reach the entire bench and half the garage. Going to mount the bottle next to it with some nylon straps.

MattAvino · 06-09-2012, 01:43 PM

Any updates?

NitroRustlerDriver · 06-09-2012, 01:50 PM

Only update is that I bought 4 jackstands from Harbor Freight today ($15 a pair!), so the car can finally go back up on stands. Though I will likely build some rolling platforms for them so I can move the car easily before I put it back up in the air.

carguy101 · 06-09-2012, 01:52 PM

Sub'd if I hadn't already

NitroRustlerDriver · 08-12-2012, 08:53 PM

Back on the horse!

Starting working on modifying the front subframe. Removed all the suspension first, then marked out where to cut using a laser level to draw a line. E30 subframe ain't got shit on an MG subframe.

Marked

All chopped up.

Re-mounted to the car.

I was a little bit worried that I would have problems with the pieces flexing the frame rails inward and I would have to brace them outward until I re-welded in the center, but bolted up, it doesn't move at all.

Next up will be making some 1/4" plates to weld on the ends, then using DOM tubing to ladder brace across the bottom. Hopefully will get the plates cut tomorrow at work.

deutschman · 08-12-2012, 09:10 PM

Good to see you back! Get after it

CorvallisBMW · 08-13-2012, 02:35 PM

w00t!

NitroRustlerDriver · 08-15-2012, 02:31 AM

Got some 1" x .120" DOM tubing from work today for the cross member. Still need to make patterns and get the plates made up.

ecuastyle84 · 08-15-2012, 11:12 AM

Good stuff man, keep up the good work.

tinkwithanr · 08-15-2012, 07:41 PM

Nice progress. Funny your picked up 1" x 0.120 DOM today, I just got my tubing bender die in this morning for that exact size for some extra cage bracing. Great minds think alike.

05-24-2012, 03:48 AM	#257
NitroRustlerDriver The Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 7,907 Images: 1	No updates at the moment, just recently moved, so still getting the garage together. I hope to be able to do some work this weekend though. I'll leave you with a picture of the garage as it sits. __________________ E30 and BMW stickers & t-shirts - Buy here! Andrew Bird

05-25-2012, 01:49 PM	#261
NitroRustlerDriver The Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 7,907 Images: 1	I didn't have room for it on the floor anywhere, so on the ceiling it goes! I can still reach the entire bench and half the garage. Going to mount the bottle next to it with some nylon straps. __________________ E30 and BMW stickers & t-shirts - Buy here! Andrew Bird

06-09-2012, 01:43 PM	#262
MattAvino E30 Mastermind Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,970	Any updates? __________________ E30 buildy things http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=195286

06-09-2012, 01:50 PM	#263
NitroRustlerDriver The Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 7,907 Images: 1	Only update is that I bought 4 jackstands from Harbor Freight today ($15 a pair!), so the car can finally go back up on stands. Though I will likely build some rolling platforms for them so I can move the car easily before I put it back up in the air. __________________ E30 and BMW stickers & t-shirts - Buy here! Andrew Bird

06-09-2012, 01:52 PM	#264
carguy101 E30 Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: St. Augustine Posts: 495	Sub'd if I hadn't already __________________

05-24-2012, 03:42 AM	#256
XW70 Wrencher Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 256	This manifold is awesome! keen to see how it turns out

05-24-2012, 07:51 AM	#258
James Wrencher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia/Canada Posts: 282	Sweet a floating welder. This is a cool thread I want to see more updates.

08-12-2012, 08:53 PM	#265
NitroRustlerDriver The Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 7,907 Images: 1	Back on the horse! Starting working on modifying the front subframe. Removed all the suspension first, then marked out where to cut using a laser level to draw a line. E30 subframe ain't got shit on an MG subframe. Marked All chopped up. Re-mounted to the car. I was a little bit worried that I would have problems with the pieces flexing the frame rails inward and I would have to brace them outward until I re-welded in the center, but bolted up, it doesn't move at all. Next up will be making some 1/4" plates to weld on the ends, then using DOM tubing to ladder brace across the bottom. Hopefully will get the plates cut tomorrow at work. __________________ E30 and BMW stickers & t-shirts - Buy here! Andrew Bird

08-12-2012, 09:10 PM	#266
deutschman R3V Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: PORT HADLOCK, WA Posts: 4,669	Good to see you back! Get after it __________________ The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. If we have done business together (buy/sell) PLEASE leave feedback at the link below! Cheers. http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=291394 Cheers from the German

08-15-2012, 02:31 AM	#268
NitroRustlerDriver The Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 7,907 Images: 1	Got some 1" x .120" DOM tubing from work today for the cross member. Still need to make patterns and get the plates made up. __________________ E30 and BMW stickers & t-shirts - Buy here! Andrew Bird

08-15-2012, 11:12 AM	#269
ecuastyle84 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 68	Good stuff man, keep up the good work. __________________ *E30 Motoring* "represent boyyy" e30motoring@gmail.com

08-15-2012, 07:41 PM	#270
tinkwithanr Grease Monkey Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	Nice progress. Funny your picked up 1" x 0.120 DOM today, I just got my tubing bender die in this morning for that exact size for some extra cage bracing. Great minds think alike. __________________ '75 2002 Sleeper Build Thread Like the outdoors? Sign up here to get great deals on camping, hiking, boarding, cycling and other equipment and clothes.