BMW should give you a trophy for the most thorough restoration ever made in one of their cars. Your attention to detail is on another level! The satisfaction I get in watching your videos are second to none! Well done!
Dude! I followyour Fiero restoration religiously! And when I say religiously, I mean it's your fault for putting out videos at the same rate I go to the church - once a year :-p Loving your work.
Restore It well yes and no mate , as you will find you can accidentally cut slots in the metal with the grinding discs and this can’t happen with the flap disc , as the flap disc will smooth and blend it better
dude, this has been an awesome few days taking my time to watch this touring documentation. my own touring is in the ocean and arrives in 2 weeks - love that I found your channel right now......... thank you. keep it up, beautiful resto
I spent quite a while using flux cored wire for this type of repair, then whenI did my Stag bare shell rebuild I decided to go for the gas conversion with a large Argon mix bottle from a local guy. The difference was truly amazing, really like night and day, I fully recommend it. No slag and much less grinding needed.
Greetings again my Friend. Very glad to see new achievements and videos from you, well done. I always wanted to have a Studio, but unfortunately I did not even have a place for it, it is a pity that I did not find support among my friends. However, I am really very happy that You have, good luck and success to you, thanks for the video.
Great video! Always love to see others willing to take that much effort into restoring a nonperfect car. I feel your pain with not finding parts, I have a 1991 Toyota stationwagon and while the sedan was one of the most sold vehicles in my country back in the day, finding rearend parts for a wagon is next to impossible... They've all rusted away... Mine tries to 😄
You're doing really well with the welding. I don't think anyone can get much better results than that on such thin metal with flux core. Definitely get some flap disks I would use about 120 grit.
Have you looked for any local scrappies? There were some superb ones near Málaga and they had all sorts of cars from the 80's on to 00's. All in good nick and proper cheap too. Used to get all my parts from the scrapyards.
Autodoc is ... well take a look at it’s customers service. If you get a wrong part ( because of their mistake ) you have to pay the shipping for them to return your money ..
If you wanted a half a car mostly rust free I've got some here in Australia. I break them new chassis parts are way expensive. Great to see the coupe again
Hi mate, one more good video, but let me give you some recommendations, flux welding wired not really good idea, you should use protection gas, better mix, Argon+CO, this is the best for car body repair. This weld protection option is most acceptable. I understand that using this is more expensive, but in your case, it is most effective, in terms of the quality of the result. Good luck man.
Looking great sir. I wish I could've sent you that piece. My buddy just scrapped his e30 IS because he wrapped it around a poll, hes fine. The whole front end was intact, I grabbed the grill and lower valance. Just wish I knew you needed one, I would've sent you the whole front clip.
P.S it's not MIG welding, it's just flux core welding. MIG stands for Metal Inert Gas, flux core is gasless. Only shielding is the flux inside the wire. Great work she's coming along nicely.
@@RestoreIt I have been doing a lot of work on my E38 around the engine and still working on it and uploading videos with my progress. Love your channel as it is educational and not just rev battles and silly chat shows designed to make just views and watchtime with no education and learning for the viewers.
Have you tried to use gas welding instead of TIG/MIG? Back in 80s, it was widely used for body patching because of much better control, lower chance to cut through and surface that almost doesn't need grinding.
I did exactly the same restauration of the rear bumper parts on my E34 Touring, but replaced all rusted parts with brand new ones from BMW. Hope it gonna last several years :)
I love these videos, but i could not believe that one would start with such a rusty car. I have have several old Benz's and rust was the defining issue in the purchase. My last, a 1979 w116 450 SEL, was almost rust free and I still spent a few thou having dealt with. Anyway, thanks for doing these videos.
8:19 Did you bought the parts from Sweden? The plates are marked with H and V which could mean: Höger (Right) and Vänster (Left). Just curious... Love watching your channel, keep up the good work!
No, it is very even for someone who does not understand english a lot like me, and also you are among the first who explains deeply even the small details, so good work@@RestoreIt
I see you've corrected your 2nd channel logo! If I was you with that panel just make your own up. Even if its in several bits it doesn't matter once paint is on :) and for rounded bolts you can buy special sockets to hammer on that bite onto the nut :)
Yeah thanks for the Andrew. I would do this if I had more time to focus on it. Im super busy at the moment and I just really want a brand new one ready to go. I'm still a bad welder at best remember :D
Your welcome. Well I understand that but you may not have a choice or ask a local machinist? Surely they can fabricate a new one using the old one as a guide. That will save you time and effort 😊👍
I think the scrap yard will be good option, you live in spain now right? Lots of unrusted BMW i guess ;) It not a shame to use such parts. New parts arent made anymore because there isnt enough demand..
I know what you mean, but the metal is so thin it'll just blow through. Small separated tacks seems to work best for me at the moment. I think i need a TIG really
hey man, i saw on one of your E30 got a mud flap. Do you have anymore set or know anyone who has one? In my place, the price of it is skyrocketing and i cant afford one
Greetings! Wonderful work as usual. Thank you for sharing. I meant to ask you for a while - how is your experience using Jenolite? I mean long-term. What do you expect to see in those spots (where you used it) in the next 2-3 years? The reason I ask is that I use it a lot as well lately. Hope you will find a minute to reply.
Hi there Fluctus! I've been using it for over five years now. It seems to do the job. However its not something I like using and after recently learning the basics of welding i'd much rather cut it out. But it does have it uses for sure.
great video, enjoyed it as usual. a question -- and i apologize if you've already addressed this -- since the touring is RHD, and you are now in a LHD country, did you have to install different headlights or headlight brackets?
Autodoc app doesn't have the tracking for orders, unlike what you said. App is pretty basic, almost only useful to order and contact support. Can't keep track of maintenance, can't keep track of order. And the shipping cost high, even for small orders (~10eu for a 25eu order), so it will be cool if you could give the viewer a discount code, or something like that.
I’m sure it been suggested , make a cardboard template and transfer it onto metal then weld away, its painful to watch a talented man use all those little pieces of tin where a big piece could do.
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"The only thing untouched on this was the front indicators", yep indicators are the least used part on any BMW.
Kevin M so true!
Haha.. i'm right at home in Spain. No one uses them! Ever!
@@RestoreIt not just Spain, everywhere!
How bloody true
@@RestoreIt 10% of all drivers in UK use indicators so not much difference. In Spain at least they not driving 20miles under speed limit
BMW should give you a trophy for the most thorough restoration ever made in one of their cars. Your attention to detail is on another level! The satisfaction I get in watching your videos are second to none! Well done!
Thank you Tiago. I'd definitely accept some sort of trophy in the form of an m3! :D Thanks for watching dude.
The transformation on that bumper piece along with all the brackets was absolutely incredible.
Hey Ronald! This channel and yours are the BEST of youtube, i really hope non of you ever stop doing videos
Dude! I followyour Fiero restoration religiously! And when I say religiously, I mean it's your fault for putting out videos at the same rate I go to the church - once a year :-p
Loving your work.
Mate don’t use a grinding disc to flatten welds, use and abrasive flap wheel for your angle grinder instead
Oh really? I thought the grinding discs were made for the job? I'll get some big flap discs as well thanks Jason.
Restore It well yes and no mate , as you will find you can accidentally cut slots in the metal with the grinding discs and this can’t happen with the flap disc , as the flap disc will smooth and blend it better
if you keep the disc moving and dont aply much pressure there is no way to cut a slot.
Flap disk is faster better stronger even easier. I came to say your ratchet won't like being on the receiving end of an impact wrench.
dude, this has been an awesome few days taking my time to watch this touring documentation. my own touring is in the ocean and arrives in 2 weeks - love that I found your channel right now......... thank you. keep it up, beautiful resto
I spent quite a while using flux cored wire for this type of repair, then whenI did my Stag bare shell rebuild I decided to go for the gas conversion with a large Argon mix bottle from a local guy. The difference was truly amazing, really like night and day, I fully recommend it. No slag and much less grinding needed.
Greetings again my Friend.
Very glad to see new achievements and videos from you, well done.
I always wanted to have a Studio, but unfortunately I did not even have a place for it, it is a pity that I did not find support among my friends.
However, I am really very happy that You have, good luck and success to you, thanks for the video.
"Let me just clean engine bay real quick..."
Exaclty how I approched this task. I just cannot help myself but to keep digging futher! :D
@@RestoreIt It happens with me every time. Only clean up, only clean up... what have I done...
Always love your videos and content! It seems that yours are the ones I wait for the most. The narration is great too.
Well thank you very much Michael! I'm planning on posting more frequently very soon so you wont have to wait so long :)
Can't exactly accuse you of taking shortcuts, when you're restoring the hidden inner bumper and it's brackets! :D Loving the work!!
Thanks CoolRacing! :D
Great video! Always love to see others willing to take that much effort into restoring a nonperfect car.
I feel your pain with not finding parts, I have a 1991 Toyota stationwagon and while the sedan was one of the most sold vehicles in my country back in the day, finding rearend parts for a wagon is next to impossible... They've all rusted away... Mine tries to 😄
Good looking welds are only a few minutes from a grinder away! You’ll get better with time, great work.
Haha thanks Scott!
You're doing really well with the welding. I don't think anyone can get much better results than that on such thin metal with flux core. Definitely get some flap disks I would use about 120 grit.
Good restoration video. I like it.👍
Have you looked for any local scrappies?
There were some superb ones near Málaga and they had all sorts of cars from the 80's on to 00's.
All in good nick and proper cheap too. Used to get all my parts from the scrapyards.
I haven't yet but i might have to... I really would like a new one. Wishful thinking maybe but i'm going to keep trying :)
@@gplusgplus2286 👍
Дружище, ты красавчик успехов вам в проектах, так заморачиваться на каждым элементом, данного автомобиля, это стоит уважения
Каким элементом,варить надо встык встык,он везде ложит сетку и шпаклю 🤫🤔😭🤣🤣🤣🤣
Autodoc is ... well take a look at it’s customers service. If you get a wrong part ( because of their mistake ) you have to pay the shipping for them to return your money ..
If you wanted a half a car mostly rust free I've got some here in Australia. I break them new chassis parts are way expensive. Great to see the coupe again
Interesting! Email me at restoreitchannel@gmail.com please dude
@@RestoreIt I sent you a message on Facebook
Hi mate, one more good video, but let me give you some recommendations, flux welding wired not really good idea, you should use protection gas, better mix, Argon+CO, this is the best for car body repair. This weld protection option is most acceptable. I understand that using this is more expensive, but in your case, it is most effective, in terms of the quality of the result. Good luck man.
Thank you Ozzy! I now have some gas and i'm going to get some non flux 0.6mm
SOUP Classic Motoring did literally all of his Ranger Rover with a flux core.
it would be a way easier to use flap grinding discs for that purpose, you may want to try it next time :) less collateral damage and more control
Thanks Dmitrii I have just ordered some :)
Looking great sir. I wish I could've sent you that piece. My buddy just scrapped his e30 IS because he wrapped it around a poll, hes fine. The whole front end was intact, I grabbed the grill and lower valance. Just wish I knew you needed one, I would've sent you the whole front clip.
Thanks Bobby! Its a shame to hear about your buddy and the missing piece you could've sent me. I'm sure i'll get one somewhere :)
very good job !
you giving me more motivation to develop my idea's restoration
your ideas are very precious !
Keep it up ✌
I placed an order for that exact same panel a week ago! So now they have two on the list atleast :-)
"This nut was so rusted, no socket, spanner, or tool in my workshop would spin it off."
In Canada, we just call those nuts.
Love all of your videos, can't wait to see both cars reassembled!
Thank you Franklin! Me either!
“A grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain’t”
I am from Ukraine. I think you are amazing and I like people like you.
P.S it's not MIG welding, it's just flux core welding. MIG stands for Metal Inert Gas, flux core is gasless. Only shielding is the flux inside the wire. Great work she's coming along nicely.
I hate it when the dealers tell people that and you will wait a long time for the part. You should build one and do the measurement
I LOVE to watch the E30 videos ! Thank you
Investing in a bottle of shielding gas, and using solid wire (0.6mm/0.8mm) would greatly improve your welding results! Keep it up :)
Not the best welding, but I’m here to see you progress can’t wait to see how you are in 12 months or so.
Thanks Joshua!
@@RestoreIt I really felt that it helped using argon/normal wire. Makes a big difference using a thinner wire
Nick, use a flap disc on the grinder tool. That just scuffs the metal instead of taking off too much of the welded area.
It’s only when you start doing this sort of stuff you realise why bodyshops charge so much
So true... its not a rip off after all!
Well done mate. I will be doing something similar on my e39 at some point in 2020
Nice one dude! Good luck with it.
@@RestoreIt I have been doing a lot of work on my E38 around the engine and still working on it and uploading videos with my progress. Love your channel as it is educational and not just rev battles and silly chat shows designed to make just views and watchtime with no education and learning for the viewers.
Have you tried to use gas welding instead of TIG/MIG? Back in 80s, it was widely used for body patching because of much better control, lower chance to cut through and surface that almost doesn't need grinding.
You can buy e30 parts from E30 Garage Norway from Facebook!! I recommend
You could also ask Valcas garage
I have asked them, they said no. I will check out E30 garage norway now cheers guys.
Restore It let me know if you need e30 parts im based in uk
A Koo e30 garage Norway is the best bet they’re goal is to make all e30 m3 panels so people can replicate them completely
Hey, you know what they say: A grinder and paint makes a welder what he ain't. :P
I did exactly the same restauration of the rear bumper parts on my E34 Touring, but replaced all rusted parts with brand new ones from BMW. Hope it gonna last several years :)
I love these videos, but i could not believe that one would start with such a rusty car. I have have several old Benz's and rust was the defining issue in the purchase. My last, a 1979 w116 450 SEL, was almost rust free and I still spent a few thou having dealt with. Anyway, thanks for doing these videos.
Untouched indicators.
👍BMW
8:19 Did you bought the parts from Sweden? The plates are marked with H and V which could mean: Höger (Right) and Vänster (Left). Just curious... Love watching your channel, keep up the good work!
I got them from Lithuania i think. I did wonder what that meant!
Very nice!! Cannot wait for the next one already!!
Thanks Kostas. Its coming sooner than you think!
The mounting brackets for the front bumper look like the underside of any car in Watertown, NY. Lol.
e30 garage norway. they make e30 metal. hit them up
I will thank you!
Nice video, maybe you can look at a scrapyard and cut the covering plate out of a doner car. Or look online for ones that are being parted out.
I'm in the hunt. Its just a bloody hard time haha
Autodoc, buy a tie rod end for a Nissan Micra, recieve a thermostat housing for a Mercedes S-class!
That calls profit ;)
This project is awesome even with your welding...
Haha! Thanks...
you should consider cooling each weld spot with air so the metal wouldn't warp
Good idea. I definitely should be doing something. Thanks dude
you explain every detail so good
Oh, thank you. I worry about my voice overs at the moment. I have a look of room for improvement!
No, it is very even for someone who does not understand english a lot like me, and also you are among the first who explains deeply even the small details, so good work@@RestoreIt
I see you've corrected your 2nd channel logo! If I was you with that panel just make your own up. Even if its in several bits it doesn't matter once paint is on :) and for rounded bolts you can buy special sockets to hammer on that bite onto the nut :)
Yeah thanks for the Andrew. I would do this if I had more time to focus on it. Im super busy at the moment and I just really want a brand new one ready to go. I'm still a bad welder at best remember :D
Your welcome. Well I understand that but you may not have a choice or ask a local machinist? Surely they can fabricate a new one using the old one as a guide. That will save you time and effort 😊👍
Was waiting for the video, first like and coment and then watch cause I know will be good as always, and Merry Christmas.
Thank you Coolissim! Much appreciated.
I can't wait for the body work
Cheers James, coming so soon!
This is not a restoration, it is a complete renewal!!!
love ur vids bro !
Thanks dude!
Amazing job and channel... Cheers from Andalucía!
Thank you C G s!
I think the scrap yard will be good option, you live in spain now right? Lots of unrusted BMW i guess ;) It not a shame to use such parts. New parts arent made anymore because there isnt enough demand..
Thanks William I think you're right.
Damn mann.. better than new 👍👍
You made art pieces
Haha hardly, but thanks dude!
I knew you wouldn't be able to resist spraying that bumper...
I'm no welder myself, but aren't you supposed to only spot weld it in place and then weld a continuous line along the seam?
I know what you mean, but the metal is so thin it'll just blow through. Small separated tacks seems to work best for me at the moment. I think i need a TIG really
Can’t recommend TIG for welding on Cars, just get a proper MIG-Welder with solid Wire and Standard shielding Gas (82/18)
You need the plasma type welding machine or whatever they call it that works like soldering iron.
TIG. I'm working on getting one right now :)
Impressive job!!
hey man, i saw on one of your E30 got a mud flap. Do you have anymore set or know anyone who has one? In my place, the price of it is skyrocketing and i cant afford one
Use CO gas with copper leaded wire for welding to reach more better welds. And hello from russia!)
If there's a larger piece with the part you need attached, it sounds like they already have the tooling.
Very nice good to see that yr painting all the bits I would do the same (over I did on my car lol )
Thanks Kirs :)
amazing brother
Are you looking to sell these cars when finished?
Looking good and wow you can stir paint real fast lol. Cant wait till all of them are done
Haha thanks Wick! I wish i could mix that fast.
to press the metal use a copper tube will not stick
Where did the sedan body go? Will there be videos on it?(sorry for my bad english)
Very soon the Sedan will take over the channel. Lots of body work to be completed before It can get painted and reassembled. I cannot wait!
I choked when you used a narex chisel for that at 12:32...
You've gotta use what you have at the time sometimes :)
You should just have a go at trying to fabricate the missing metal piece. It's not terribly complex and could be made with metal shaping tools.
Greetings! Wonderful work as usual. Thank you for sharing. I meant to ask you for a while - how is your experience using Jenolite? I mean long-term. What do you expect to see in those spots (where you used it) in the next 2-3 years? The reason I ask is that I use it a lot as well lately. Hope you will find a minute to reply.
Hi there Fluctus! I've been using it for over five years now. It seems to do the job. However its not something I like using and after recently learning the basics of welding i'd much rather cut it out. But it does have it uses for sure.
Hey man, first of all great work👌. You should message E30Garage Norway on facebook I think they have the panel you are looking for.
What kind of gas are you using for welding? Looking at your welds from my experience it seems like something isn't quite right.
Build it on your own. Sheet Metal work 🤪
I wish i had the tool/skills. One day!
Erst like und dann gucken! 👌✌👍
well done mate!!!!!
Thank you Daniele!
Insane, just insane, nothing but insane.....
In a good way? Haha
@@RestoreIt Definately....
I’ve you thought about making to panel? I’m sure you could if you try
great video, enjoyed it as usual. a question -- and i apologize if you've already addressed this -- since the touring is RHD, and you are now in a LHD country, did you have to install different headlights or headlight brackets?
Art king !!
Hi bro 👋👋👋 good restoration BMW 👍👍👍🔥💣👌🏽
Thanks dude!
Awesome bro
Thanks bro
Autodoc app doesn't have the tracking for orders, unlike what you said. App is pretty basic, almost only useful to order and contact support. Can't keep track of maintenance, can't keep track of order. And the shipping cost high, even for small orders (~10eu for a 25eu order), so it will be cool if you could give the viewer a discount code, or something like that.
Please please show us how you'd restore some e30 tailights!
You should use parts from Lemförder or Meyle. They are way better than parts of Other companys
you need flap discs for your angle grinder
Man thats bad to hear. Just a single part is missing. Ill have a look on ebay in my region to see if I can find it.
Thank you Tim. It's quite a sticky situation considering I've already cut the panel out.
@@RestoreIt Could you just tell me what its called?
Se veramente bravo un saluta dall ‘Italia 🇮🇹
I’m sure it been suggested , make a cardboard template and transfer it onto metal then weld away, its painful to watch a talented man use all those little pieces of tin where a big piece could do.
every part is available. if you cant find it ask schmiedmann or bmw germany.
doing well mate
Cheers Ter!
A better option would be using 0.6 wire with CO2 or mison 18... Cool video...
Oh good to know. I'll get some cheers
Hello when you do a zinc plating on a metal part like the brake caliper , what do you put to make the electrolytic solution
damn this good work..respect man..respect
A video in every week please
There will be more than that soon I promise!
What a cliffhanger!