Replacing Extremely Rusted Floor Pans | BMW E30 |

Today I tackled the task of replacing rusted floor pans in my 1988 E30. Im no professional at this but good enough to get the new floor pan welded in. Hopefully you learn some tips and techniques to tackle this job yourself.
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[@JVM-x9i]

I got to tell you I found you while I was looking for replacement pans for my BMW not that I could put them in myself and I saw how easy you make it look to get it done. I’d really like to have mine done, but I’m sure it’s pretty expensive and time consuming. You did a fantastic job. I really admire your work and craftsmanship. John M.

[@zackellis23]

@@JVM-x9i I really appreciate the kind words! The project was more than I expected it to be I knew if I took my time it would come out great.

[@wrxnfx127]

Dude you gave me confidence with this welding stuff 👍🏾

[@zackellis23]

@@wrxnfx127 hell yeah! I’m happy to hear it! Good luck with your project.

[@MackoAttacko]

So glad I found your channel. I have the same project to tackle on my rusty 88 e30. Thanks for the videos.

[@zackellis23]

Absolutely! Thanks for the love

[@stymie4515]

Bro same for me, mines a 88 sedan

[@amitahluwalia3354]

Thank u for this. About to start tackling exactly these areas on my M3. Cheers!

[@zackellis23]

Absolutely! Good luck. If you need anything don’t hesitate to reach out!

[@amitahluwalia3354]

Cheers! Finished all my rear section and just started drivers pan. My car is basically identical to how your was, including rail and jack corner. This is beyond helpful. 🙏🏽

[@zackellis23]

@@amitahluwalia3354 awesome! I’m happy it helped and good luck!

[@stagedracing8150]

DUDE!!! its coming out really good man.

[@zackellis23]

Thanks brother!

[@watermelonwatermelon6513]

I like your work quality, one major issue tho, dont use that primer or any other primer use dinitrol, i dont know if u have it there, but its sticky, and used for corrosion protection and works best for waterproofing, and welding next to it just melts it and makes it flow in to the weld area!

[@zackellis23]

So we don’t have dinitrol here but I have found stuff similar. My plan is to fix all the rust and refinish the entire underside at one time. Unfortunately I’m about to move across the country (roughly 50hours away) so I have to put a pause in my repairs lol I appreciate the information though!

[@watermelonwatermelon6513]

@@zackellis23 yh good luck man

[@robsweekendgarage]

Nice progress! Rust unfortunately is like an iceberg. You only see the tip.

[@zackellis23]

depressing but accurate lol

[@eastonleckie3310]

Hey man just bought my dream car a 1990 E30 this weekend has the same issue with the rotten floor pans was wondering if you could point me in the right direction for getting the floor panels you have thanks :)

[@zackellis23]

@@eastonleckie3310 nice! Congrats. I got my floor pans at Valcas Garage. www.valcasgarage.com/product/e30-front-right-side-repair-floor-panel-prof/

[@eastonleckie3310]

@@zackellis23 thanks for the fast reply coming across your channel was like finding a hidden gem!

[@zackellis23]

@@eastonleckie3310 hahah it’s no problem! I’m happy I could help.

[@srt-4-thompson]

👏

[@4lifgraffiti]

where you get floor pans $?

[@zackellis23]

Valcas Garage

[@AnthonyW1992]

Where's the neon???

[@zackellis23]

It’s at my house. Been driving the crap out of it. Gotta replace a rear wheel bearing.

[@aleksas4720]

My question is how rewelding the car can keep your body strong enough?

[@zackellis23]

Are you questioning the strength of the welds? I figured having solid floors welded in is stronger than no floors at all, which is pretty much what the rusty floors were lol

[@aleksas4720]

@@zackellis23 You answerd the question. I want to repair and learn to repair rusty car my self and thats why asking, the thing is my question is how safe lets say to drive a very old car lets say in this case E30 after rewelding everything basically. Still some parts your cutting that was manufactured in the factory with the whole body so the question is this if I cut rusty piece and I reweled a new one piece how strong this area will be. Obviously your floor is very rusty you put new metal sheet.

[@zackellis23]

@@aleksas4720 I would say the repair can be as strong if not stronger than factory as long as its done well and correctly. I spend many years welding broken aircraft parts. If you can weld a broken airplane part, I would assume its going to be as strong as factory.

[@rienkhoek4169]

​@@zackellis23 Indeed. Original parts are spotwelded most of the time, so welding it through is easily better.