BMW E30 325i Sport Restoration - Prototype Parts For the Chassis Ep 5

[@stylerunner2959]

Dude that's awesome! Good to know someone is making replacement panels for these old cars.

[@RestoreIt]

It's really cool isn't it. I don't think I could do it without them.

[@Kristo99]

@ekim andersom yeah but they also cost twice as much

[@costenthusiast2tm131]

Restore It is this car going to become a family heirloom? It’d be a shame it didnt

[@Chrome-ws6qw]

Quick tip for those weld nuts on the seat bracket, just put a bolt through the hole and tighten it to clamp them to the piece instead of struggling with magnets! looking good, keep it up :)

[@wookievr641]

The bolt will prevent thread warpage.

[@kukkibolli1]

I've said this before, you've really improved! Great job mr Restore It.

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you Jan David! The name's Steve :D

[@InstrucTube]

Great job man. Don't ever worry about having to grind welds back, anyone that tells you they never have to do that is lying horribly. I don't know a single welder that never has to do it. You can get away without it sometimes, but that takes lots of prep and time invested.

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you InstrucTube. It's nice to hear this side of things every now and again :) Thank you!

[@TacoMan]

These welding videos have given me a lot of confidence to weld on my rusty project car!

[@leedress2187]

Your welding is getting much better.

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers Lee :) Still a long way to go though :D

[@Jake-im2lv]

I have just ordered a decent mig welder to start making and fitting rust repair panels on a 1986 Toyota Celica. I thought the rust I had was bad (so far all I've found is a rust hole in the boot where the spare tyre sits, two spots bubbling near the hatch hinges, surface rust starting on a wheel arch and a decent hole in the passenger side drip rail. The floor pans and underbody of the car is immaculate. I have seen plenty of videos of people making and fitting patch panels which makes it seem less daunting, and I've seen people repairing cars that look so much worse than mine but the repairer says 'it's not that bad' so it gives me hope! Luckily I live in a place where the roads are never salted and I am inland away from the ocean, so rust on modern cars with treated bodies seems almost non existent, and even cars from the 80s are pretty good rust wise.

[@TheFireworkfreak16]

Nice job man! Today I finally took the time to tackle some annoying rust issues my E30 had myself, and thanks to you and some other help, it came out pretty good ;)

[@RestoreIt]

Glad to hear it Coen :D

[@rockrapdude]

Pro tip: when welding around threads, cover them with bolts (female threads) or nuts (male threads). When you get weld spatter on a thread, it really can ruin your day!

[@schroederb2007]

a bolt run through the sheet metal would be good to keep things lined up too instead of using those magnets

[@E46miley]

making good improvements with the welds good work mate

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks mate :)

[@ПавелЧабанов-м4к]

Use for the first layer on the metal an acid primer and then acrylic

[@becomematrix]

Amazing progress. One thing I would do is run a bead along the edges of the repair panel so it is properly sealed along the body of the car.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Werner :) I was thinking this too. Any excuse to run long beads, I'll do it!

[@becomematrix]

@@RestoreIt Yes. Just to avoid any water getting trapped behind it. I'm sure you will seam seal everything but it's good practice I think. Dont want the seats to come loose. Btw, It popped me to mind that there are bodyworker's files (like a wood rasp) which you can use to flatten high spots such as welds and blend it in with the rest. Same as various body panel shapers (metal chunks) Used to tap&hammer bodywork back into shape. Really liking the project.

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Great work as always. She's getting more solid by the day. Fair play to you lad.

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you George! Appreaciate the comment.

[@bram2999]

Nice job man, awesome job. when beating panels together, it meight be a good thing to use a hammer and dolly in order to get the plates together tight. Will follow this project!! thanks

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you Bram! I do have a set and should have used them in this episode you're right. The bracket was not flush with the chassis in a few places, I gave it a few whacks off camera to bring them together. Thanks for watching!

[@wheerrmm509]

Hey I‘m also restoring a e30 2 door but I‘m gonna do a motorswap to M52B28, but at the moment I am at the chassis, like you, i love your content keep it up 👍🏽👍🏽

[@Oddballwrx]

Start using weld through primer and paint when putting parts like these in it’ll help with any future rust or issues of that nature

[@TheFlyingBusman]

Good to see your welding coming along but try not go down the drilling holes route. Holes weaken things and give water another way in. Ideally try reshape the metal. In the case of the seatbelt mounts, tacking them where they fit flush then getting some heat into the steel and tapping into place with appropriate panel hammers to get it flush elsewhere is the way to go. Keep up the hard work. You’ll get there.

[@TheDumry]

Great work, you’re learning a lot as you go. I’ve been where you are now and know it can be a pain when cut away some rusted panel, only to find more rust. Maybe you could consider hard soldering gaps between panels. Capillary action prevents rusting in unreachable areas. It’s really cool and i think you’ll like it too.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Dennis! I'll look into that, does sound fun.

[@richie9777]

Excellent job. Your welding getting better every time

[@mannion1985]

Definitely would have fitted the seat runner in the car to make sure that plate was in the right place. Welding is getting much better!

[@RestoreIt]

I'm going to do that before I go any further lol. Bit late now but I can always make some slight changes to the seat rail if needs be. BUT I think I got it pretty damn good. We'll see. I will be honest about it :)

[@mannion1985]

@@RestoreIt hey I'm sure its positioned perfectly, you take good care as you work 👍

[@SteelBlueBody]

The E 30 is going to come out awesome when you are done with it. I enjoy watching every episode and keep up the good work!

[@justinwafer336]

You could also attach the brackets like that with self tapping screws. Holds it in place and also drills your hole for the spot welds.

[@RestoreIt]

Great idea cheers Justin!

[@justinwafer336]

You bet!

[@saulcervantes1532]

A nice way to finish a small panel like the one you just done is to seam seal the edges to protect it more from rusting from in between both panels

[@nicostenfors5690]

I should get welding my MK2 golf GT but here i am sitting on my ass watching other people weld haha. Great video as always!

[@tunichtgut5285]

The are so called flanged weld nuts. They are pretty standard - you can get them on ebay in various shapes. A hint: screw in a bolt when welding them on. This prevents the threads from warping and protects the threads from weld sputter.

[@1esaus]

Do you spray the underside of parts before you weld them on? If not then it is a good thing to do to add more rust protection underneath where you won't be able to spray it on later. I usually spray on a zink primer underneath that you can weld through. It is always a good idea to rust protect everything, especially if it is on the outside of the car. Water will get inside and any bare metal will rust.

[@RestoreIt]

I do indeed spray the inside of things before I weld them in. I show the bracket painted before I install it.

[@richardculbertson8027]

Rivnuts would be a good option for threaded inserts if the originals are not usable. Keep up the great work mate

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Richard appreciate it!

[@lucasbarros1698]

it’s nice to see you’re getting better with your welds!!

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you Lucas!

[@lucasbarros1698]

Restore It and greetings from Portugal neighbor!!

[@Paulrm68]

Plug welds need a bit longer to penetrate with more power , count 100 200 in he head then stop, very easy to fill hole and not weld to underside, I'm referring to the seat bolts, your doing a good job in all and I like the commentary and learning curve

[@michaeltroidl2486]

Excited to watch more awesome progress as you move forward. I have watched all the videos of this build up to date on this build. I can not wait to get a place with my own shop and get my own project up and going .

[@billystead4598]

get a long screwdriver, say two foot, hold the blade edge against the end of the panel, put the handle against your shoulder then lean into as you tack the edges to close gaps.if you do each end you can tap the rest of the gap closed with a hammer on the end of a shorter screwdriver. Result is a tighter fitting panel and better weld.

[@zapadoceskesilnice3231]

At 6:11, on 3 of the 8 plug welds you've just filled the holes but got almost no penetration in the sheet metal. These things need to be attached as strongly as possible. I'd drill them out halfway (through the top piece) and re-weld them with a bit more heat (turn the welder down a bit hold the torch there for a bit longer so that actually melt the base metal before the hole is filled). I'm about to do the same thing on a spring perch on my Yaris for the same reason (I actually may have achieved the penetration I need, but I'm not completely sure.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks for the advice Západočeské. Wow welding a Yaris. Thats dedication.

[@zapadoceskesilnice3231]

@@RestoreIt It's a 2001 Yaris TS (seems to be fairly common in the UK but not so much here in CZ). Lost a significant portion of the chassis to rust and I can't find a decent replacement, so welding it is for me. So far I've paid almost as much for tools as I did for the car itself :-D

[@michaelskinner896]

Very good! The bracket repair looks great! Looking forward to your next video.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Michael!

[@jamesbarker5957]

I am learning alot from watching these videos. Keep up the excellent content.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks James. Appreciate you telling me :)

[@thepinky9876]

Very nice bro.. your welding has improved immensely.. look forward to the next video

[@Hacraa]

I know this is restoration of sorts, but i can't help but to think that it might be good idea to weld that repair piece in so that there are no gaps for water and dirt to get into.

[@danielnikolov7332]

Hi bro, take advice and set your voltage high on your welder. I think that your welds are not correct, they are weak. Keep practicing

[@KOZANOSTRAxd]

Yes low amps and you only fill holes on top panels u need to melt under panel and fill hole on top panel with welder :D Dont be scared It's better to penetrate material u can grind it and try again and again than doing a weak welds.

[@fendtman8243]

You mentioned undercoating. Please I recommend you not to use a rubberised undercoating as this will trap water and cause more rust. Prime and paint the underside of the car and cover it in a breathable wax based undercoating such as waxoyl and trust me it will last forever. Good luck with the restoration it looks great 👍🏻

[@RestoreIt]

Hey FendtMan! Thanks for the advice. I'll look into getting some waxoyl!

[@michaelskinner896]

@@RestoreIt Fluid Film corrosion inhibitor is another great product for rust protection

[@3Dsjk]

Yeah, I was shocked when I saw that video about rubberized undercoating on the South Main Auto channel. I’m definitely going to get my next car undercoated at a Fluid Film place.

[@oldtimerrescue1671]

Once again great work, really like the content of your channel. Your videos have inspired me to make an youtube channel. I’m currently working on the first episode, where I also weld my e28. Can’t wait for your next video!

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks OldTimerRescue, Good to hear! Give me a shout out when you get to 1 million subs will ya :D

[@oldtimerrescue1671]

Restore It I can’t imagine to get 1000 subs and you are talking about 1 million. 😂

[@ALXG]

Restore It, Nice and clean welds. But not enough penetration. 6:11 This means not strong enough. You might want want to reduce the welding wire supply speed. That will allow the metal to melt better and fuse better together. Basically, you want to see the nice spot on the outside even if it will pop just a bit. Good luck!

[@plunder1956]

I wonder if this is a case for making up a little spacer jig to sit underneath the plate holding the threaded inserts in the correct alignment. Even possibly just use the component that bolts onto them.

[@billybobjoe198]

Your welds are looking pretty good. didn't take you very long. Good work.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks byw! I appreciate it.

[@joshuamitch22]

Awesome that they’re making replacement panels

[@TheUlrikkaul]

Nice job you did on the bracket. When or if you're going to do the other side, you could fasten the bracket better with the bolts that is used for the belts. Just a suggestion...

[@d00dmchc]

05:15 you can tell by the pause and extra angle you were proud of yourself for that one. I would have done the exact same thing!

[@spwhateverable]

May wanna take a peek at cleco fasteners. A little easier to work with than bolts.

[@Jake-im2lv]

If you weren't able to get those threaded portions I wonder if you could just use a metal spacer and nut welded together to replicate it

[@AG.0]

Hope those line up good for you, probably be better to mock up first

[@EarlLeeBird]

It seems to me that the old brackets were in pretty OK shape and only the floor pan they attach to was rusted out - I would have media blasted the old brackets and re-welded them to a patched up floor pan + added some reinforcement plates here and there. The new brackets seem to be from rather soft metal.

[@globalyoutubano7151]

you should use the hammer after welding to better store the weld. (always)

[@RestoreIt]

I don't understand :(

[@hbrgarage3457]

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[@MrGarapuncio]

Great job, but you could use a cooper primer between the panels before weld to better protection

[@madmike5144]

Great work.... I have use this method in mine e30 rust repairs I would not grind those spot weld´s down, then you remove that material, making it weaker. Also you should hammer down those areas, where using spot weld, like in 10:41, you can see that part in not touch each other firmly, then you can get way more secure spot weld. Also i would not drill those spot weld holes through the counterpart, when then there will be very small are to weld like in 9:21

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Mike! Thanks for the advice, I'll keep it in mind for next time.

[@zapadoceskesilnice3231]

Plug welds can be ground/sanded down without any issues. In fact, a well-executed plug weld will be almost flush to begin with.

[@stevenbauer7744]

Any reason you didn't use a spot weld cutter to remove the nuts from the old piece?

[@bigmacintoshishe]

The overhead nuts must be fixed with a suitable thread bolt. So you reliably position it relative to the hole.

[@daz575]

Good work, tech screws are better at holding panels in place

[@KevinxDoll]

stoked for you man

[@TC-xo8ub]

Im doing that seat bracket job soon. Did you test fit the seat? Or how are you sure the thread is exactly where it should be?

[@3Dsjk]

Would welding plain nuts in place work if you can’t get the threaded portions off the old seatbelt brackets?

[@Takamine840]

I hope he gives you a good price, This is like the best commercial for him. And even a how to install video lol

[@RestoreIt]

It was :) Great guy and great company.

[@seandonaldson5084]

use tek screws to temporary hold panels in place and pulling them together to weld.

[@RestoreIt]

Good advice thanks Sean

[@carlharvey8192]

Great work, im so ready to start my e30.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Carl! Do it!

[@jw200]

Did you built the car body holder by yourself? Or bought one? I mean that big thing that holds and rotates the whole body of the car.

[@dillanmistry]

This is well done rather than soending 8 billion pounds at BMW for one rust repair

[@bmw-e30]

Welder seems neat and easy to use--What make/type is it? Great job.

[@devisionhun]

getting visibly better with the welds! nice job and keep it up! Makes me want to do more myself :)

[@ozzyfreeman2619]

Do you agree , welding with mix gas muth better then with flux cord?

[@RestoreIt]

No questions asked. For sure, the case yes.

[@bozematic1306]

how long will it take men i am to hyped how to see it if it is finished

[@ph7ss564]

Nice video as always

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you Ph7

[@nealnaz]

Where you are, do you have Weld-Through, copper or zinc based, Primer? For use on all raw metal surfaces, before welding, to future rust-proof.

[@RestoreIt]

Yes as you may have seen in this episode i used upol weld through zinc primer

[@CookRacingUK]

12:52 take a bow son... 👌 Just a thought, perhaps get a seat base and test fit do the other panel, just in case? Would be a massive ball ache to have to fettle and move. You could with just 3 points in place as there's a tiny bit of play in the front holes where the studs go in.

[@shanedoyle1057]

Great project. Mine is due a similar going over. Dreading what’s underneath 🤦‍♂️ Wouldn’t a bolt hole riveter have worked on the bracket 🤔

[@otto16121970]

Don’t get me wrong, I admire the work you dou. But isn’t it easier to obtain a rustgree chassis?

[@StanleyKubick1]

Mate, primer doesn't prevent rust forming. Primer makes the real rust preventer (paint) have something to grab onto.

[@takeiteasynacho]

5/5 stars. Keep it up!

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Takeiteasy! Will do :D

[@JoeyLovesTrains]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe that the “underscoring” is sealant.

[@rabnawazkhan1837]

Awesome video mate, 👌👌, just asking would you need seam sealer to seal gap between bracket and body or under coating be enough. Might get moisture trapped

[@zachogdahl210]

I have multiple chassis and im really considering e30 garage norways rear m3 arches for my early model. Those parts you got from them look like they really high quality so now im not so concerned about the price

[@RestoreIt]

Just chat with them on insta or fb Zach :)

[@zachogdahl210]

@@RestoreIt already did. Its going to be 2800 usd for the rear quarterpanels and inner arches not including shipping. Not a bad price i just dont have the cash yet. I probably also want their rear c pillar but thats another 1900 usd so i need to finish restoring my 1990 325ix so i can fund the build.

[@falk0017]

Good work. Keep it going. You're on a good way. 👍

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you Falk. I really feel that way too now...

[@paulkane4791]

Just curious, why not spray both parts with weld through primer prior to joining them?

[@RestoreIt]

I forgot to do the threads but I did with the bracket. The whole car is going to be acid dipped and the E-coated so its not all that important. Just to protect it from flash rusting now.

[@AGTM99]

amazing details!! good work dear friend. Grettings from Bolivia

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Combat!

[@808v1]

That was as satisfying video to watch, ty.

[@keithmattioli115]

Great job thus far

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers Keith!

[@SinfulEuphxria]

was the lack of threads related to because it's still being prototyped or is that how they plan on doing it?

[@RestoreIt]

I believe the fnished product will have threads as well.

[@neophiri4079]

Loving your vids herein South Africa. Where can I find the vid following this one?

[@snkombo2586]

nice to see some progress

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Kombo! I'll speed up soon enough :D

[@thevovaold]

When is the new video for this car? I wonder how they made a hole in the engine board

[@leechamberlain1273]

You're doing a great job mate

[@Stormas3000]

threaded inserts would also work i think.

[@eirikbrattsti]

Love your videos! Keep it up! When you finish working on the chassis, will you use the opportunity to properly soundproff the car? Not often you have the car totally stripped

[@nickfrost9495]

Why you didn't use for new detail industrial nuts?

[@desaspekt9801]

Have you tried tungsten carbide burrs for flattening weld seams?

[@RestoreIt]

I haven't. I'll have a look at some now, thanks dude.

[@carlnewman24]

Beads are more consistant, but you could do with a bit more heat or a slower feed

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks for the advice carl

[@carlnewman24]

Restore It especially plug welding as your plan is to fuse both pieces if steel together and not just fill the hole with weld. Love your improvement though.

[@mrmick12321]

Are you using ventilation when welding? Some of the smoke are very harmfull. Very good video as usual keep it up

[@5tevenH]

Spot weld drill tips would HELP

[@igorsmolkovic9717]

Where I can order new tinsmith panels online which you show at the beginning of the video? BTW good job!

[@picaspero]

Are you welding with gas or fluxcore?

[@Suryqat]

Why don't you use rivets and glue in some places to exclude corrosion?

[@RestoreIt]

I didn't think about it really. What kind of glue? I have seam sealant and undercoating to apply soon.

[@Suryqat]

@@RestoreIt original BMW body glue, OEM code 83192157298 . Also BMW has rivets but I've lost their codes.

[@Stuntman707]

Nice work! Another bit done. Keep going.

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you Cheshire. I'll get faster as I go :)

[@ВладимирГужвинский-х5и]

Hi, I also need such new body parts! Where can I order them? Can you sell such details to me? I'm from Russia

[@RestoreIt]

Hey :D Speak with this man! E30garage.Norway. Facebook - facebook.com/E30garageNorway/ Instagram - instagram.com/e30garage.norway/?hl=en

[@danielyazbek9910]

Amazing!!! Congrats! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you Daniel!