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Old 04-02-2022, 04:33 PM   #51
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Re: BMW 325i 1989 restoration

I built a wooden stand with which I can turn the car to its side. I tried to wash the bottom a bit but still need to wash better. This position makes it easier to weld, paint and massage the bottom of the car.
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Old 04-02-2022, 04:51 PM   #52
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Very clever. I bet it was a little scary the first time you tipped it over.
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Old 04-04-2022, 04:34 AM   #53
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Very clever. I bet it was a little scary the first time you tipped it over.
It was pretty scary to turn for the first time, but luckily my brother came to help and things went well.
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Old 04-04-2022, 10:18 AM   #54
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Wow, what a great idea!!!
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Old 04-06-2022, 04:05 AM   #55
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Wow, what a great idea!!!
Thank you Rickysnickers!
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Old 05-29-2022, 07:53 PM   #56
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That rotisserie is very cool. You have it built so that it can't turn over more than ninety degrees which is great. I would never have thought to make my own.
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Old 11-23-2022, 05:33 AM   #57
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That rotisserie is very cool. You have it built so that it can't turn over more than ninety degrees which is great. I would never have thought to make my own.
Thank you Russell Ashley! I have liked this rotisserie because I don't have to be afraid that the car will fall on me. I have started welding the bottom of the car.
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Old 11-24-2022, 06:05 AM   #58
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It's been a long time since I last posted pictures because I've been pretty lazy with this car. Now I have to hurry to get this in driving condition for next summer. Here are some pictures of what I have done.
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Old 11-24-2022, 06:11 AM   #59
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More pictures...
Hopefully the engine bay will be painted next week.
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Old 12-01-2022, 06:41 AM   #60
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The engine bay is now painted. My friend painted it on Monday. I like the color tone (Diamantschwarz metallic) and that it is now finally painted.
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Old 12-01-2022, 10:36 AM   #61
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Looking good.
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Old 12-02-2022, 09:23 AM   #62
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Looking good.
Thank you very much!
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Old 12-02-2022, 05:53 PM   #63
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It won't be long before the fun begins. That is bolting on parts that will stay on the car.
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Old 12-07-2022, 05:43 AM   #64
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It won't be long before the fun begins. That is bolting on parts that will stay on the car.
I still have to weld the rest of the bottom (back) and prime and install the SIKA 529AT. After that I can put the parts in place. Then the fun can begin.
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Old 02-10-2023, 12:19 PM   #65
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A few pictures of the rear spring attachment point.
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Old 02-10-2023, 12:23 PM   #66
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Here are two pictures of the bottom. Not much visible mark, but there are many small repair points.
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Old 12-31-2023, 09:55 AM   #67
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After half a year's break, some small progress. the wheel housings (hopefully the correct word) are now welded.
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Old 12-31-2023, 10:06 AM   #68
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Yesterday the car was turned back the right way. Now I was able to start fixing the rear parts.
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Old 01-14-2024, 04:04 PM   #69
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New sheet metal to replace the rusted ones.
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Old 01-15-2024, 11:23 AM   #70
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Coming along nicely. Keep going
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Old 01-15-2024, 03:52 PM   #71
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Coming along nicely. Keep going
Thanks a lot! I try to do my best.
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Old 01-16-2024, 10:38 AM   #72
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very nice work, and I like the rotisserie. I saw a guy on Youtube tip his Camaro and it seemed to work well.

keep up the great work, and keep the pics coming
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Hi Ilkka, I was thinking about your projects and was glad to find this again. I was not on the website for about a year. You have made great progress and the car is looking good. What are you using to make the replacement pieces? They are very precise.
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Old 02-06-2024, 10:18 PM   #74
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very nice work, and I like the rotisserie. I saw a guy on Youtube tip his Camaro and it seemed to work well.

keep up the great work, and keep the pics coming
Thanks a lot Tempest67! I have been satisfied with the rotisserie, it is sturdy and does not take up much space.
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Old 02-06-2024, 10:22 PM   #75
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Hi Ilkka, I was thinking about your projects and was glad to find this again. I was not on the website for about a year. You have made great progress and the car is looking good. What are you using to make the replacement pieces? They are very precise.
Hello LT7A! Thank you for your kind words! I also didn't get around to restoring this car for half a year, but now the restoration continues little by little.
I use normal sheet metal and basic tools and anything what I can find in my garage. I have a Dremel multi tool and I like it a lot. I don't have any fancy tools, for example an English wheel, a bordering machnine.
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