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86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto

oilyt Part of things Posts: 174 Member is Online	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto oilyt @oilyt
	Jan 12, 2021 23:03:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Have got myself a little lock down project , has been in storage since 2015 up un till last summer when it was pulled out and put through an mot only failing on bulb. balljoint and headlight reflectors all easy fixes and not bad for the age and being laid up. now it's time to do the little bits of tidying up body work wise, mainly rear arches need attention and a couple of other small bits but overall has a solid clean shell so cleared some space in the workshop and got it ready for a little tlc. Boot trim and carpet removed no bad surprises in there. Tomorrow I'll pull the seats and interior trim out for further inspection.


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bstardchild Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 14,975 Club RR Member Number: 71 Member is Online	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto bstardchild @bstardchild Club Retro Rides Member 71
	Jan 12, 2021 23:39:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks really tidy if a little frightened


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oilyt Part of things Posts: 174 Member is Online	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto oilyt @oilyt
	Jan 12, 2021 23:52:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 12, 2021 23:39:35 GMT bstardchild said: Looks really tidy if a little frightened lol yes. the early e30 1.6/1.8s were um a little tip toey.
	Last Edit: Jan 12, 2021 23:54:00 GMT by oilyt

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bstardchild Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 14,975 Club RR Member Number: 71 Member is Online	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto bstardchild @bstardchild Club Retro Rides Member 71
	Jan 13, 2021 0:08:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 12, 2021 23:52:43 GMT oilyt said: Jan 12, 2021 23:39:35 GMT bstardchild said: Looks really tidy if a little frightened lol yes. the early e30 1.6/1.8s were um a little tip toey. Nothing that can't be fixed - Looking forward to seeing the progress


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jjeffries Part of things Posts: 779	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto jjeffries @jjeffries
	Jan 13, 2021 2:55:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I like the steel wheels. Cool car. John


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magoo128 Part of things Posts: 17	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto magoo128 @magoo128
	Jan 13, 2021 19:32:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks like a great solid base. Nice find.


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oilyt Part of things Posts: 174 Member is Online	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto oilyt @oilyt
	Jan 13, 2021 20:03:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Bit more done today seeing as the interior is almost mint and unmarked I carefully removed it today to see how good the floors . footwells and bulkhead were. Was pleasantly surprised with only the front body mounts (non jacking points) need a bit of tlc as expected mainly the o/s and a small thumb size hole from damp dirt next to the fuel filler tube. Front radiator support panel area is in great condition Going to have a good tidy up in the shed tomorrow so my workspace is clear and will make a start on it over the weekend .


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tineca Posted a lot Posts: 1,109	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto tineca @tineca
	Jan 13, 2021 20:45:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Fab. I have one but not touched it for a bit as been caring. Yours looks great. Keep us posted


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nze12 Part of things Posts: 193	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto nze12 @nze12
	Jan 13, 2021 20:53:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Whilst you have the back seat out, under the base cushion there should be a piece of paper. This is the build i.d. Shows year of manufacture, colour number etc.
	1986 BMW E30 refreshed to original spec 1973 BMW E12 520 converting to Motorsport 530 1982 XJS V12 converting to 5 speed manual Many landscaping projects overriding above! Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum!

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oilyt Part of things Posts: 174 Member is Online	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto oilyt @oilyt
	Jan 13, 2021 21:48:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 13, 2021 20:53:59 GMT nze12 said: Whilst you have the back seat out, under the base cushion there should be a piece of paper. This is the build i.d. Shows year of manufacture, colour number etc. didn't spot anything will have a look tomorrow but i was not the 1st under there . one of the previous owners has had the seat out to run some wire to the boot.


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oilyt Part of things Posts: 174 Member is Online	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto oilyt @oilyt
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	Jan 13, 2021 20:53:59 GMT nze12 said: Whilst you have the back seat out, under the base cushion there should be a piece of paper. This is the build i.d. Shows year of manufacture, colour number etc. Found it , was tucked into the foam of the seat squab . Cheer's for the tip.


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oilyt Part of things Posts: 174 Member is Online	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto oilyt @oilyt
	Jan 28, 2021 23:10:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Well that didn't go to plan . A quick tidy up took nearly a week of re organizing the shed extra draws and cabinets I can now see the worktop that's a 1st for a while . Also have been let down with panel supplier for the arch repair panels. Tidy ish workspace for now. so 1st thing to make was the front jacking points so bead rolled and folded the footwell section then folded the lower cups from 2mm sheet then a quick coat of weld through primer. next job is to remove the bumper and wing and start trimming.


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oilyt Part of things Posts: 174 Member is Online	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto oilyt @oilyt
	Jan 30, 2021 19:08:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Got a bit done today , finished off the repair sections. time to start filling the hole . popped the square section in first so i had a base to start with then the floor piece on top. then tried the splash guard for size and marked for trimming then welded into place. just have the end piece to add then then re fit the throttle stop and should have this section finished.


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nze12 Part of things Posts: 193	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto nze12 @nze12
	Jan 30, 2021 22:17:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Might have been said already but these are not jacking points! Usually the reason they go rusty is that someone has put a jack under them and damaged the join allowing water ingress, a very common sight in BMWs.
	1986 BMW E30 refreshed to original spec 1973 BMW E12 520 converting to Motorsport 530 1982 XJS V12 converting to 5 speed manual Many landscaping projects overriding above! Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum!

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oilyt Part of things Posts: 174 Member is Online	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto oilyt @oilyt
	Jan 30, 2021 22:38:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 30, 2021 22:17:34 GMT nze12 said: Might have been said already but these are not jacking points! Usually the reason they go rusty is that someone has put a jack under them and damaged the join allowing water ingress, a very common sight in BMWs. I agree wrong term for them really. I knew they were the pads for moving the shells around the factory during the build prosses .
	Last Edit: Jan 30, 2021 23:01:34 GMT by oilyt

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oilyt Part of things Posts: 174 Member is Online	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto oilyt @oilyt
	Jan 31, 2021 15:52:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Finished this corner off this afty, will re fit the throttle stop tomorrow , I'm going to take it to our local paint/panel shop to get a color match in aerosol for the interior when picking up the rear arches. will be seam sealed then epoxied . the exterior of the repairs will get a final coat of tinted raptor once all the other repairs are done and dusted.


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tineca Posted a lot Posts: 1,109	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto tineca @tineca
	Jan 31, 2021 16:05:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks great. Will watch with interest how you do the arches as I need to do mine.


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Woofwoof Posted a lot Posts: 1,207	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto Woofwoof @woofwoof
	Jan 31, 2021 17:21:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Another great E30 thread. Bookmarked also.
	Still learning...still spending...still breaking things!

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Mark Posted a lot Posts: 3,825	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto Mark @hoobs
	Jan 31, 2021 18:26:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks a lovely base. Those steel rims would look great on my 02.
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oilyt Part of things Posts: 174 Member is Online	86 BMW e30 1.8i . lockdown mini resto oilyt @oilyt
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	Jan 31, 2021 16:05:28 GMT tineca said: Looks great. Will watch with interest how you do the arches as I need to do mine. Cheer's should have one side done over the weekend :-)


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