Wish I got a dollar for every time he said "structural integrity".. None the less, seemed like a pretty darn good job to me. Well done my friend. Thanks for bringing us along.
How you only have 4,500 followers boggles my mind. Won't mention any names, but this content has been seriously high quality compared to a number of other channels recently...
I don’t have a e30 but I’ve been looking at rust repair too get a ideas and kinda just learn for my 86 300zx I have a lot of rust issues myself and in some very difficult spots and I couldn’t find any videos that suit my liking but yours are great and they give me a lot of hope for my project and I feel like I can tackle it better now watching your way and employing your methods thanks man keep up the awesome work and I’m looking at maybe a bmw too in the future like a 80s something 325 or something like that I’ve always liked them best wishes too you and you have another subscriber for sure 👍🏻🤙🏻🙏🏻
nice job! i got rust in almost all the same places as you do in my e30. These videos helped me alot when fixing mine! thank you and keep the vids coming
Hey, man. You do a great job on these videos. I love seeing you progress and learn new skills. I'm always entertained. Keep up the great work on the car!
Loving the videos!!!! All the time lapses are amazing and you dont cut corners as opposed to most people who do their "restorations" keep em coming!!!! Oh and p.s. get yourself a nice rolling cushion seat it'll make your life a BUNCH easier especially with the car sitting on jack stands like that. I'd be all over it saves my back and knees ect while I'm doing brake jobs on cars and stuff or even just a paint correction. I promise you won't regret it! You owe it to yourself man! A creeper too!!!!
Thank you! I actually have a rolling seat and a creeper, but sometimes the only way to get the angle or leverage I need is to just lay on the ground. It definitely wears you out haha.
New subscriber, amazing job man! Dedicated to getting it done, nice work! I had an E328, and a 2 door 325 both 86/87. Great cars, but lots of maintenance. When you get to removing the water pump it's a pita. You have to remove the radiator and all of that to get to the part. Best of Luck. I'm definitely following along~ :)
Hey awesome videos have you ever done a pre face lift 4 door to face lift conversion I'm looking all over for a video I have a project that I'm busy with your help will be much appreciated good work!!!
Did you check the rest of the chassis box section by the perch pad, i hit mine with a pic hammer, like you said in a previous video " it was only the under sealer that kept it together "
Most of the metal I used was 20 and 18 gauge. I went a little thicker with 16 gauge on the spring perch and jack pad areas. I went to my local metal supply store and they had scraps of all gauges for pennies on the dollar. I'd definitely recommend going that route and picking up an assortment!
Hello from the other side of I-70. Love the video, love the series. My 318iS has rust in the same places but opposite sides. Have a few questions for you: What gauge metal did you use for patch panels? Did you take any precautions such as pulling the ECU or windows? Thanks
Hi there! I used 18 gauge for more structural areas like the spring perch, and 20 gauge on external bodywork. You will want to disconnect the battery and unplug the ECU.
Hi Peter, was this your first attempt at welding as well? I have a 4Runner with similar rust that is driving me mad. I can't find reasonable body work that I trust so this is something I need to tackle myself.
This wasn't my first welding attempt, but it was my first go at welding metal this thin. The upside to autobody welding is that the metal is thin and you don't need a super high powered welder. I recommend giving it a try yourself on the 4Runner!
@@PracticalEnthusiast That's good to know. What welder do you use? I'm torn between a cheaper Harbor Freight MIG or waiting for a good deal on a name brand like Hobart/Miller/Lincoln. Being in the rustbelt I fully expect to need a welder in the future anyway so I'd might as well get a good unit.
@@FIVEVEEZEE I went with a Hobart Handler 140 simply because I like the idea of having parts and product support if the need arises. I'm using C25 gas with .030 wire and the setup has been great for auto rust repair.
I'm afraid not. There were a couple of reasons for the decision to sell it on (Which I now regret, looking back. It was such a rare find. Anyway...): 1. I needed to clear up some space and money to take on a new project. 2. It was, quite honestly, too nice. I know that sounds crazy, but it's true. If I were to try and use it as a truck, or even use it during the winter months in Kansas (salted roads), it would deteriorate quickly and I would feel terrible about it. I hope it lives on for a long time with its new caring owner.
Bummer :( I understand what you are saying though. Hard to own a truck especially a toyota 4x4 without wanting to use it as a 4x4. Have you ever owned a first gen 4runner?!
Wish I got a dollar for every time he said "structural integrity".. None the less, seemed like a pretty darn good job to me. Well done my friend. Thanks for bringing us along.
How you only have 4,500 followers boggles my mind. Won't mention any names, but this content has been seriously high quality compared to a number of other channels recently...
Great job, Peter. You've inspired me to try and get my project car up and running this weekend.
Great job of welding there, give yourself some credit your welding skills are better than most✌
Good to see it saved and not scraped. You dont normally see rust like that on the e30's well done
Wish you were in VA, i've got plenty of holes in my E30 that you could keep practicing on. Great job man and very informative.
Dude, you're THE MAN! I've been watching all your e30 videos so far and I must say I'm very impressed with your skills and your work! Keep it up!
You do your work very tenaciously. My hat off to you big time!
I don’t have a e30 but I’ve been looking at rust repair too get a ideas and kinda just learn for my 86 300zx I have a lot of rust issues myself and in some very difficult spots and I couldn’t find any videos that suit my liking but yours are great and they give me a lot of hope for my project and I feel like I can tackle it better now watching your way and employing your methods thanks man keep up the awesome work and I’m looking at maybe a bmw too in the future like a 80s something 325 or something like that I’ve always liked them best wishes too you and you have another subscriber for sure 👍🏻🤙🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for the comment and for watching the videos. It makes me happy to know they are useful!
Impressive stuff, getting it done way quicker than I expected. Looks great
nice job! i got rust in almost all the same places as you do in my e30. These videos helped me alot when fixing mine! thank you and keep the vids coming
This is quality bro! I can’t wait to get my first e30! Hopefully i don’t get one like yours 🤣
Thank you for the education
Hey, man. You do a great job on these videos. I love seeing you progress and learn new skills. I'm always entertained. Keep up the great work on the car!
Looked like great work! Nice timing too - need to take my E30 to task on a few of it's holes, especially in the rear left arch :(
Loving the videos!!!! All the time lapses are amazing and you dont cut corners as opposed to most people who do their "restorations" keep em coming!!!! Oh and p.s. get yourself a nice rolling cushion seat it'll make your life a BUNCH easier especially with the car sitting on jack stands like that. I'd be all over it saves my back and knees ect while I'm doing brake jobs on cars and stuff or even just a paint correction. I promise you won't regret it! You owe it to yourself man! A creeper too!!!!
Thank you! I actually have a rolling seat and a creeper, but sometimes the only way to get the angle or leverage I need is to just lay on the ground. It definitely wears you out haha.
Nice job on that wheel arch. That looked like a pain.
Keep these videos coming man! I'm loving them
New subscriber, amazing job man! Dedicated to getting it done, nice work! I had an E328, and a 2 door 325 both 86/87. Great cars, but lots of maintenance. When you get to removing the water pump it's a pita. You have to remove the radiator and all of that to get to the part. Best of Luck. I'm definitely following along~ :)
weld done! nice series!
Hey awesome videos have you ever done a pre face lift 4 door to face lift conversion I'm looking all over for a video I have a project that I'm busy with your help will be much appreciated good work!!!
Good work. If you can get your hands on a anvil or a large vice you’ll be able to shape the metal before tacking it up.
Great job, much better on the welding
Nice work!
Nice work.
Good job!
Very nice work! I am undertaking similar repairs on the e30 I just picked up. What gauge of sheet metal are you using to make these patches?
Did you check the rest of the chassis box section by the perch pad, i hit mine with a pic hammer, like you said in a previous video " it was only the under sealer that kept it together "
Yep, I did. Surprisingly none of the other places even had signs of rust.
Looks pro to me!
What kind of welder do use for your sheet metal project
quality content thumbs up
Man idk where you are at but I would take my e30 to you to repair it’s rust
Great video, love the music! You've inspired me to do my own metal patching instead of using Bondo. What gauge sheet metal did you use?
Most of the metal I used was 20 and 18 gauge. I went a little thicker with 16 gauge on the spring perch and jack pad areas. I went to my local metal supply store and they had scraps of all gauges for pennies on the dollar. I'd definitely recommend going that route and picking up an assortment!
What type of welder are you using?
Hello from the other side of I-70. Love the video, love the series. My 318iS has rust in the same places but opposite sides. Have a few questions for you:
What gauge metal did you use for patch panels?
Did you take any precautions such as pulling the ECU or windows?
Thanks
Hi there! I used 18 gauge for more structural areas like the spring perch, and 20 gauge on external bodywork. You will want to disconnect the battery and unplug the ECU.
I pretty much jumped to the end to see a pretty decent repair job , the 'music' ....... not so much.
Anyone know the track ID from 1.42?
Hi Peter, was this your first attempt at welding as well? I have a 4Runner with similar rust that is driving me mad. I can't find reasonable body work that I trust so this is something I need to tackle myself.
This wasn't my first welding attempt, but it was my first go at welding metal this thin. The upside to autobody welding is that the metal is thin and you don't need a super high powered welder. I recommend giving it a try yourself on the 4Runner!
@@PracticalEnthusiast That's good to know. What welder do you use? I'm torn between a cheaper Harbor Freight MIG or waiting for a good deal on a name brand like Hobart/Miller/Lincoln. Being in the rustbelt I fully expect to need a welder in the future anyway so I'd might as well get a good unit.
@@FIVEVEEZEE I went with a Hobart Handler 140 simply because I like the idea of having parts and product support if the need arises. I'm using C25 gas with .030 wire and the setup has been great for auto rust repair.
Great job! Still have your turbo toyota pickup?!
I'm afraid not. There were a couple of reasons for the decision to sell it on (Which I now regret, looking back. It was such a rare find. Anyway...): 1. I needed to clear up some space and money to take on a new project. 2. It was, quite honestly, too nice. I know that sounds crazy, but it's true. If I were to try and use it as a truck, or even use it during the winter months in Kansas (salted roads), it would deteriorate quickly and I would feel terrible about it. I hope it lives on for a long time with its new caring owner.
Bummer :(
I understand what you are saying though. Hard to own a truck especially a toyota 4x4 without wanting to use it as a 4x4. Have you ever owned a first gen 4runner?!
@@rcdudes123 actually my parents have a first gen 4Runner ('88), but the body is pretty rusty. Maybe I'll work on that one next!
Now you know how to weld...!
what did u pay for the car again mate? cant remember.
$1800 USD
love your work and skills.....well done.......but you need to go easy on the crap background music its annoying