84 318i - restomod

[Zorin]

Hah, you think you have issues with rust in TO? I live in sudbury, to me a car from TO is relatively rust free lol. However I do agree with Jordan that welding makes the metal rust faster, but that is just a really stupid argument to make as to why you shouldn't weld in sheet metal. I mean seriously jordan, you grind down the welds, put some rockerguard/ epoxy paint on there, and you wouldn't even know it were patched. And the blocks is a little wierd, I gotta admit.

To the OP, the heat has the metal begin to oxidize faster (that is the purpose of argon, or flux when you weld) once oxidization starts, it goes that much faster. But its nothing to sweat about. I'm sure It'll look geat.

It is a fact that welded metal rusts, but if protected and cleaned it will last another 20 years.

I am using both gasless and argon MIG and spread the heat evenly without overheating it. The welds are pretty strong. I clean my welds with wire brushes, sandpaper and wd-40.

[sleepswithe30s]

Hah, you think you have issues with rust in TO? I live in sudbury, to me a car from TO is relatively rust free lol. However I do agree with Jordan that welding makes the metal rust faster, but that is just a really stupid argument to make as to why you shouldn't weld in sheet metal. I mean seriously jordan, you grind down the welds, put some rockerguard/ epoxy paint on there, and you wouldn't even know it were patched. And the blocks is a little wierd, I gotta admit.

To the OP, the heat has the metal begin to oxidize faster (that is the purpose of argon, or flux when you weld) once oxidization starts, it goes that much faster. But its nothing to sweat about. I'm sure It'll look geat.

[Turf1600]

My 2002 is rustier than your car.

[Zorin]

Well, patch pannels aside, good luck on the car. And if you rebuild to motor be sure that the valves dont hit the pistons.

The body doesn't need much work as it was the underbody that was exposed to salt and rusted. The M10, I have was rebuild 2 years ago so it is ok for now but M20 needs work.

[Hick]

Well, patch pannels aside, good luck on the car. And if you rebuild to motor be sure that the valves dont hit the pistons.

[Zorin]

Definitely better to restore than junk. Keep up the good work man!

This the idea behind my work - thank you.

[Brinkley]

Definitely better to restore than junk. Keep up the good work man!

[Zorin]

Many older cars has patch panels in them. I'm glad that your welding new metal in it instead of just fiberglassing over the holes or just riveting a steet sign over the hole. Although i'm not to for sure about the car sitting on it's side. But then again not everyone can afford a rotisserie.

Thank you.
The car is resting on 2 6 x 6 blocks and it is old school way that works.

[JasonC]

Many older cars has patch panels in them. I'm glad that your welding new metal in it instead of just fiberglassing over the holes or just riveting a steet sign over the hole. Although i'm not to for sure about the car sitting on it's side. But then again not everyone can afford a rotisserie.

[Zorin]

My feelings exactly on project/fun cars. And on the subject of patching-here in New England, it's pretty much a given on fixing/modding or restoring old iron. MIG welders and a little sheet metal skill are pretty much a must own in the garage for us. If we junked everything that needed patching there wouldn't be many cars around older than 95's :( . Keep us up-dated!

Chris

p.s. as I was typing this another truck rolled by blasting salt/calcium on the street...winter blows

Yes, MIG welder (Lincoln for me) and sheet metal can make anything like new - regardless of what people say. Patchwork on cars is here to stay as not all of us live in tropical-like climates.

As to snow, we got good 20cm overnight so I had a nice workout in the morning. It keeps snowing so more workouts are to be have :)

[Disaster Inc]

If I wanted a mint e30, I would have bought one.

My feelings exactly on project/fun cars. And on the subject of patching-here in New England, it's pretty much a given on fixing/modding or restoring old iron. MIG welders and a little sheet metal skill are pretty much a must own in the garage for us. If we junked everything that needed patching there wouldn't be many cars around older than 95's :( . Keep us up-dated!

Chris

p.s. as I was typing this another truck rolled by blasting salt/calcium on the street...winter blows

[Zorin]

good job. Dont let anyone get you down, the project car is just that. A project.

I dont see why there is the hate, if hes saving one more old bimmer from the junk yard, I dont see why not.

Thanks, I am always willing to learn, but criticism has to have bases.

[Zorin]

Good work man
youre saving the namesake of this board from the junkyard and you get shit for it i actually would like some pointers as i have a rusty floor pan as well
i will agree on leaving the m10 out though do an M/S50 or other swap it would be a shame to restore the whole thing and put the m10 back
Are you changing to disc brakes?

Thanks.

As to floor repairs, it is not hard as long as you do it slow and piece by piece.





M10 will mostlikely be swapped for M20 that I have.

The entire suspension/braking is from 325e so rear will have discs.

[mudflaps]

good job. Dont let anyone get you down, the project car is just that. A project.

I dont see why there is the hate, if hes saving one more old bimmer from the junk yard, I dont see why not.

[Brinkley]

Good work man
youre saving the namesake of this board from the junkyard and you get shit for it i actually would like some pointers as i have a rusty floor pan as well
i will agree on leaving the m10 out though do an M/S50 or other swap it would be a shame to restore the whole thing and put the m10 back
Are you changing to disc brakes?