Project Lessmeister: 91 318iS Restomod w/ MTech2 and modern drivetrain

[2mAn]

I used the furniture dolly method with the mk1 VWs I used to mess with. Nice to see a similar method used here. Cars coming along very nicely

[pilotskillse30]

Epic build. Went through all 21 pages. I wish I had the time to do this myself, so it's in the hands of a pro instead.

[getouth]

Hands down the build of the year!

[Jb325is]

I've always wondered how high you'd have to get the car on stands to get the motor in like that, but that doesn't look bad at all. I always do mine with hoist, with gearbox attached and my core support lip shows it. Nice job!

[E30 Wagen]

I've always had the idea of using an engine hoist to lift the car up from the front using the bumper shock mounting points and a cross bar of sorts. It seems like the safest way to lift the front end high enough so that you can position the engine in from the side and then easily lower the front back down. It could all be done without lifting the rear off the ground.

[Kruzen]

As always, meticulous work. Excited to keep seeing this develop.

[Brad Sindoni]

Unbelievable work. Can not wait to read more updates. Best of luck to the finishing touches. By far one of the best build threads.

[Overlord475]

Beautiful...

[wannaBMthree]

M54b30
GS6-37BZ 6MT
Z3 3.46:1 Torsen differential
e36 M3 AT driveshaft
E34 oil pan/dipstick
Twinmass flywheel from a GS6-37BZ equipped car

I like your style. Subbed.

[mr2peak]

Jordan @ Stitched Wheels sent me this just now, and man oh man is this interior going to be cherry! The stitching looks flawless. The leather scrumptious. Its going to be a shame to sit on it!

Where can I find "Stitched Wheels"? I'm vetting upholsterers at the moment.

This build is incredible

[Jordan]

Where can I find "Stitched Wheels"? I'm vetting upholsterers at the moment.

This build is incredible

Best to reach him here: Stitchedwheels@gmail.com

Thanks!

[parkerbink]

Amazing progress Jordan!

[TroyShark]

Rolled under the vehicle.




Some might chuckle at the furniture dolly method, but I'll be damned if it didn't work slick as hell.

Thought that was clever. Were those jack stands on the last notch? and it cleared when rolling it under?

[Jordan]

Those particular jack stands are about 4" from max height, and they are towards the front of the frame rails. Could have gone much higher. The jack I use as a 30" lift height as well.

It rolled in trans first from the side swooping around the dangling strut assembly into position.

I was largely tied up with a customer, side work this evening but I did manage to get a little bit done. I bought new front bumper bolts to reinstall the bumper with. These seem to weather pretty poorly over time.



I also laid out and installed the new control arms, sway bar end links, brackets, inner/outer tierods and steering bellows boots. Much to my dismay the boots I ordered (E30 ones) do not fit over the larger diameter steering rack. I'll need to get different ones tomorrow before I can button stuff up.

[wilholl]

Transmission and starter installed, so much easier to slide together here than try to bench press under the car.





Rolled under the vehicle.



Then it was as easy as lowering the car slowly and controlled with my jack down over the powertrain package. No removing the hood, no paint damage, and no hoist required!

Some might chuckle at the furniture dolly method, but I'll be damned if it didn't work slick as hell.

So glad to see that this worked!!! This was my plan when I install my s52 swap. Way to go!!