Transforming MAT ARMSTRONG'S BMW E24 That We Restored! - Body Kit Installation & Big Plans
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- Some people told us to scrap this car, but what a journey we have been on with restoring @MatArmstrongbmx Classic BMW E24 635 CSI. We have tackled a crazy amount of rust on this car in the previous episodes and we have powder coated the entire car.
Now in pure Mat Armstrong fashion, we are going to highly modify the Classic BMW with a crazy body kit! We also reveal some big plans for this car and you get to have your say! Get involved and leave your comments below, and don't forget to hit that like and subscribe button!
Check out our other episodes on this car in this playlist:
• Mat Armstrong's E24 63...
Check out Mats channel here:
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Sheet steel or this bodykit? Don't forget to hit that like and subscribe button!
My question would be, who's paying for labour and materials to make a steel kit.
Edit wouldn't touch the doors
Stick with the fibreglass.
Cheaper to replace when he stacks it lol.
Serious question though. With overfender type kits won't this trap moisture and rust out the panel underneath which seems counter productive after spending so much time and money on a restoration.
STEEEEEEEEELLLLLL
Is that even a real question ? With your skills and for the ultimate end result it has to be STEEL
Steel
Definitely Sheet Steel is the way to go, would be a crime to your channel and craftsmanship to do what every other channel would do and bolt the fiberglass on.
Agreed!
Word
Word up
Retropower 2.0
100% you are the guys that can pop this of
In all honesty, dont go over the top like everyone else has, making the full custom with your finest sheet steel but keeping the cars beautiful lines just exaggerated to the extreme, remembering that the CSi is one of the finest BMW shapes ever.
Great work as usual.
Sounds like a plan
Fabrication of the bodykit would be the crowning glory the kit isn't quite wide enough for me 😁👌
Neither I’m horrified keep it standard I know it’s content n a few bob for you but don’t ruin it like the 240z 😢😢
These cars are so beautiful. A body kit would ruin it but if you have to, sheet steel would be the crowning achievement of your metal skills. Keep up the great work. Love your videos.
Love Matt’s projects , but I think this car should be stock and restored back to its original design. It’s such a beautiful car design .
I totally agree with you. The shell is absolutely fantastic maybe do suspension and engine mods but leave the beautiful shape as it is.
@@genty1960 Absolutely right.
Here here!
I just wanted to take a moment to share my admiration for the incredible effort and dedication you've put into rebuilding the car. I’ve watched all the videos, and it’s clear how much hard work, patience, and attention to detail went into the process.
When I saw the initial state of the car, with all that rust and the overwhelming mess, I could only imagine how disheartening it must have been to face that day after day. Honestly, it’s amazing how you persevered and brought it back to life. Your commitment to restoring it is nothing short of inspiring.
Because of your hard work and the respect I have for the original design, I’ve decided to keep things simple and clean. I’m opting to go for the stock look and will forgo adding any body kits. I feel that choice best honors all the effort you’ve put into the rebuild.
Once again, thank you for sharing this journey and for showcasing what’s possible with skill, passion, and perseverance. Your work doesn’t just restore cars-it inspires people.
I vote for full custom using the sheet steel.
Love it
Deffs steal
Like icing a Rolex, it would look crass. It will be more valuable as a standard coupe. As the years go by you will appreciate the standard shape.4:
I would keep it original especially the work you guys did to it to get it to that condition is a merit to your workmanship
Same here, keep it original. Less is more imho.
Yeah, I'm a purest, too. A gentleman's car, and now you want to add all that kids stuff?
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Restomodding it would mean cutting up the original quarter panels you just restored. That's a terrible idea.
I think it's ridiculous, the way this project evolves. First putting in all that effort to get the car in perfect original condition and then putting a vulgair body kit on it, something that 19-year-old boys get a kick out of because they want to drive a so-called 'thick' car... I would never do this as a professional, in fact I would be ashamed if I had to make this. I would refuse to do it if you have any honor.
All custom!!
Mat should mention you more, you deserve the views!!
Its crazy how long its been since you started this build, cant wait too see it finished! You have done brilliant
Keep it real .. keep it steel!
YESS!!
Keep it stock, such a beautiful car 'as is'
It really is!
Glad someone else feels as I do.
Agreed.
That said, could some sort of fibreglass kit could be fitted in a way that would be relatively easily removable at some future point?
Keep in mind it was priced and sold as a cheap donor car, NOBODY else wanted it restored for the price it costs.
At that point, purists who could have saved it and didnt have literally foregone all right they had for this car to be kept stock.
@@ToreDL87 What an odd comment. So because others didn't have the cash available that MA has from his YT channel they are at fault somehow? And what 'rights' does anyone have if they don't own the car.
Yes we all know MA likes to modify cars (and I am a subscriber) and fair play to him but THIS car has been rebuilt to standard specification. What we see here is a perfect example of a factory 635 bodyshell. So the judgment has to be on the car as it is now not what it was months ago.
Build the bodykit of metal, but don’t do anything to the doors
Thanks for the comment :) I was undecided with the doors in all honesty
please not the doors.
Agree. Sheet steel and don't mess with the doors. Nice job so far.
Agree with sheet steel and untouched doors. Will be good to watch. really nice job so far.
I agree with this 100%
We gonna see this car again? Loved the series would love to see an update
Your work is absolute quality, don’t spoil it by fitting a fibre glass kit, keep it bespoke, keep it steel 👌
I cannot believe you going to cut that beautiful work you did that body was perfect
I have seen the entire series of rebuilding the 24. I fully agree that this car and your work deserves the extra step. Go for steel!
Another vote for the steel. I think bolt on kits look cheap and with your skills it would be a missed opportunity for Mat.
I have to say Matt you like one of the most positive people I have seen on TH-cam so far your personality it's very genuine look forward to your shows brother.
Any updates on this one? 😢
I wonder the same, what are they cooking for this car would be awesome to see
Sheet steel!! Beastmode!
YESSS!!!!!!!!!
I'd definitely argue for going the distance with sheet steel etc.
1) it'll probably look better as it won't flex
2) it'll be an even bigger showcase of what you guys can do
3) We'll all get more awesome craftsmanship to nerd out over
3 awesome points there! I think steel is the way forward :)
Make it your own - full steel body kit would further show your expertise and workmanship and give the car what it deserves
It really would! Thanks so much!
I just Wanted to say that you are a definite bad ass. I've watched since the beginning.And this car needed to be folded up and put in a corner. There was so many holes in it. And you have Have made it whole. Utterly amazing
The fact that your smile was everywhere, the fact that there was a twinkle in your eyes, the fact that you almost pitched a higher voice, all when you started explaining the sheet metal idea.. I think you gave the answer yourself..
Build it for us!
These cars have beautiful lines!
In my humble opinion, all they need is lowering and a set of bbs rims!
Keep up the great work YCR!!
Thanks, will do!
Agreed! subtlety imo works (think the rear wing looks ugly/overkill - but not my car so...)
Quick tangent away from the great debate... My dude that intro! The whole video! Feels like a massive step up. Editing, filming, voice over too, next level man
Such a beautifully restored example, to be ruined by some wonky kit? Doesn't look good at all... of course as Matt says, his car his choice, get your own and decide for yourself, now a full custom built for that car kit... now we talking! Too much effort has already been put into this car. Of course you boys gotta look after yourselves and the finances of the business so taking your time with this is not just expected, but much appreciated!
Agree mate. It bshould be restored the way it was from the factory back in the day
Sounds good to me :) one of a kind beast!
I agree
Exactly standard this thing is so beautiful
Too much work has gone into to this to ruin it with body kits which will look garbage in years to come. Matt Armstrong has done zero work on this car, he should let the guys restoring it make the decision. Has Matt even mentioned this car on his main channel in the last year.
You are the masters of fabrication, plus more content! Easy decision. Mat would have a unique car and you would have one hell of an advert! Do it!
You have already done more than what any of us ever imagined. Your talent is just so incredible!
Please keep the car original without any body kits! Even though we know you def can make a banger steel one! I was hoping Mat would do the mods later…
YCR Steel job, in my humble opinion.
If we must see an E24 as beautiful as this one being modified then fibreglass would be a complete abomination!
Love it! Thanks so much
It has to be sheet steel. Next level stuff! High end TH-cam channel. Can't wait
Keep this one STOCK with some bbs’s on it…get another one for the sheet steel body kit 🤝🏼
such a beautiful car, keep it stock with metal man, from what I can see in comments there are most of us who cherish old days and car from back then. I wish it would be as original, Mat has already many new modified cars, what he needs is one gorgeous old times
Being that YCR does extremely good fabrication work, you have Mat's approval to challenge yourselves and it will definitely make the BMW unique (and not rely on a prefab kit) ..... I vote you go ahead and do the aero out of steel. As for the door aero, it would help to see a mock up dome in card board, or whatever you choose, to get the full visual on it. Mat has the pockets and you have the talent and skills. Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to vote on such a big decision.
sheet steel beast mode. GRP is for squits. The body kit you stuck on turns the car into a BMW CSL ‘Batmobile’ replica. Make it yours!
Roger that!
Hey buddy Mr. Captain yorkshire Ryan good to see you I just got home from visiting my brother and im glad my internet is working its slow but working. That chassis rail you made for it belongs in a museum. I will never forget it you are the best 👌 👍.
Hi David, hope you are well, Thanks so much for the comments and the continued support! Hope your brother is also good. And yes! I really enjoyed making that chassis rail and I made sure to include it in this video :)
@@yorkshirecarrestoration my brother is doing good so far I just hope he doesn't have any more problems with his heart..yeah buddy I love that chassis rail bada Bing bada boom ❤️ hope you all have a wonderful blessed week ahead and a safe one. Take care buddy.
Definitely full sheet steel body kit!!! Great job so far 👏👍
keeping it original, you look original driving it!
First of all, you’ve done a fantastic job restoring such an iconic car thus far. You’re at a crossroad that leads to greatness either way.. why choose? F-it, do both! Restore it to its dope original lines and fabricate a metal removable body kit! Matt and all the subscribers will be thrilled and tickled!
Steel body kit for me. No question. Hoping you go that way, it will make a great series even better to see that being made.
It really would!
Sheet steel - that’s what you’re all about and the result will be epic with the level of craftsmanship you guys have. 👍🏻
what happened to this build?
Also would like to know. (maybe its sold)
Came here to say the same.
It takes time!
Definitely full custom! Watching you guys work your magic is truly inspirational. The end result will be a sight to behold!!
I agree. With all of the metal fabrication and restoration work you’ve done it’d be a real shame just to bolt on that fiberglass body kit!
Killing it 💯keeping the old school cars alive 👌🏼
STEEL, STEEL, STEEL, STEEL. It’s a must, but don’t over egg the final design
Definitely sheet steel bodykit! That will look awesome!
Only 1 right route to take and that is to make this car truely a one of a kind! Full custom body kit, handcrafted by YCR!!! LOVE FROM NL ❤
Got proper group 2 racing vibes 😍
Oh yeah!
I was looking for this comment! 👌🤩
Full custom sheet metal brother ♥️
Love it
Make you own body kit you obviously have the talent to do it justice
Thank you so much!!!
Metal sheet steel beast mode, fantastic job, i missed this originally but great work
You are an Artist and all your creativity should be given free rein. Beastmode gets my vote and I believe we will all be stunned by the finished result.
Beast mode obviously
Love it!
1000% make your own body kit
Thanks so much!
@@yorkshirecarrestorationyour welcome I love watching the craftsmanship and skills you have, any opportunity to see more of your work can only be a good thing
Make your own steel wings perhaps using BMW 3.0 csl group 4 race cars for inspiration.
Very good inspiration!
you both come a long way since this series started. what a beautiful piece of art! I wonder how many hundreds of hours of labour went into this. Putting a bodykit on a rather used car is one thing, but like "destroying" the work you did until having a 6 series in such a mint condition makes my heart bleed.
Sheet metal all the way. You’ve done a magic job so far. You’d be declared a genius if you can mock that body kit and give it a bit of flare!!! Talented lad you are pal!
Please Keep it stock.
What about the Mazda Cosmo? I miss that.
To make a return soon!
full custom all the way ! and a savage m3 engine
Love it!
Max respect to YCR! Real craftsmanship on show here. Beautiful result. Message To Matt Armstrong: please, no body kit. The car would look like a strange Frankenstinien combo of a BMW e30 M3 and a BMW 850. The original body design is timeless. Sure, resto mod the car. Perhaps a V12 from an e38 7 series? Uprated suspension etc etc. Sometimes less is more. The work YCR have put into the body is simply awesome. This restoration does not deserve to be ruined by a body kit. I don't care if its in glass fiber steel or even gold. It will still ruin it. I was lucky enough to have two of these cars back in the day. Someone has to speak up for them!
Nice to see the e24 finally getting some recognition , its a beautiful coupe , getting rare
hi! any update regarding this one?
A body kit on the E24 ...... Has someone lost their God damn mind ???
haha
100% agree
bro its mat armstrong have you seen his builds? lmfao
Is this progressing??
Sheet steel Al the way!!! You have done such an amazing job to date and the craftsmanship has been second to none! Fibreglass just would not reflect that beautiful work!
so glad your channel is working out dude, love your style, keep it up.
Nope, bodykits not for me.....ruined a great looking car.😢
Its not for everyone I guess. Thanks for watching though!
Anyone else keep coming back to see what's happening with the E24?
New vids soon :)
@@yorkshirecarrestorationhow soon? 😊
Oh dear, another one to be rewined. Although it was predictable considering the owner.
Mat loves to modify his cars, i guess there are a lot of them out there which are original, so this one will look different
@@yorkshirecarrestorationmodified one of his with a telegraph pole 😊😂😂
For me, having done all the work, Id leave it completely original. However, if you must modify it then sheet still is the only way to go!
Great videos, keep up the good work and here's to the next series on this beautiful car.
Yes please. Fabricate the new body kit. Love it.
Ruined it
Its his car that he wants to be unique
Taking BMW's prettiest ever car and spoiling the lines. After all that work making it solid, it will look a total dog, IMHO.
Its Mats car so he calls the shots.
Hideous kit.
Its not for everyone
can't wait to see the finished car!
The work has been done with the body kit. Get it fitted and finished then bask in the glory! Making one could be hit or miss but definitely costly. Csi to Csl is badass enough
I will get a lot of pain for this but please lose that horible body kit
Its not for everyone I guess, but Mat wants it
@@yorkshirecarrestoration you are right it is his choice .
100% got to do fabrication in sheet metal,putting fiberglass body kit on it,is the easy route,I'm sure if it's done in sheet metal,then it's been done rite the way it should be,matts got plenty of cars so I'm sure he can wait as it will be worth it,and then I'm 100% sure that this BMW will be one of his top 3 cars to date...love what you all do and wish i could be involved 😅can't wait to see it all done❤❤❤
Looking like a ken block's car
Fully custom! Love this series. Hope to see how a custom kit turns out.
Great vid, love your work. You always have great tunes as well.
Full beast mode, SEND IT !!! Great to see ya back 🎉
Man he’s putting a lot of effort just to show us. Well done you. Love
Can’t wait for this to be finished. Going to look mega
That kit looks insane! In very good way. Absolutely stunning!
Beast mode full sheet custom!! Im usually a purist but this Matt Armstrongs car so has to standout from the crowd!
Full custom beast mode is the only way to go at this point ! I can’t wait to see what you do with this amazing build ! From one Yorkshire man to another, Cheers 🎉
Full custom of course!!
Sheet steel for sure as you have proved you are more than capable!
As this car is one of my favs I've been curious about it's progress. Thanks for everything.
Wow, that's going to look epic! Great work once again
I vote for sheet steel for sure. The e24 is such a beautiful car, I think it would be best to just exaggerate the body lines a bit wider, not too much. Keep the doors original and make it tastefully wider so you can fit some nice wheels.
No ghetto plastic body kit! 😳🥵 Stock body is best but if you have to cut into the car after all your hard restoration work it needs to be done in steel!
Full custom Beast Mode
full custom beast mode 100% and i know that would be mat as well.
Wonderful job guys.
this looks incredible , doesn’t even look like the same old ragged out dumpster on wheels. Nice workn