Restoration project Of my 1989 BMW E30 316i

canonball · 25th March 2009, 14:37

Great start Strok but like V-16 I can't figure out why is it on its side and the way she looks with all the parts strewn around seems you were at war with her

hope it turns out well!

Stroke^ · 25th March 2009, 14:39

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Originally Posted by jayakumarkp

OMG !!! Wonderful . I admire your spirit to go about it yourself!
At the first glimpse i didnt even recognise it was a car on its sides! :P Am very sure it will turn out to be a great restoration project. Please do keep posting pics. ! All the best friend!

Sure will keeping posting the pics.
Thanks a lot for good wishes.

Stroke^ · 25th March 2009, 14:48

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Originally Posted by pulsar56

Wishing you all the best with the project buddy. Appreciate your spirit.

Thanks a lot.

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Originally Posted by V-16

Excellent spirit and will stroke^, one thing, why is the car on its side??
There are ample new parts available here in Bombay. If you need any help do let me know, ill do the best i can. All the best bro!!

The was turned to left side because i was not able to stand the car shell without tyres and want to see the exeact position of damage in the shell..

As per the spares i need the internal AC Blower unit with cooling Coil.

Stroke^ · 25th March 2009, 15:06

Some more Pics of My E30

ecksreturns · 25th March 2009, 16:36

Where in chandigarh do you reside man?

Stroke^ · 25th March 2009, 16:52

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Originally Posted by ecksreturns

Where in chandigarh do you reside man?

In Sec 41 and Kharad near to chandigarh

canonball · 25th March 2009, 16:56

where ever he resides the guy is either speedygonzalvis's brother or all the pics were taken some time ago as car is very stripped between noon today and now!!!

Stroke^ · 25th March 2009, 17:07

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Originally Posted by canonball

where ever he resides the guy is either speedygonzalvis's brother or all the pics were taken some time ago as car is very stripped between noon today and now!!!

Yaa the pics are not taken today.
The project was started on Friday 20-3-09 and Yesterday the Car Shell is gone to My Friends Work Shop Named As Auto Concepts Located in Faridabad for Body work they are expert in rebuilding Chassis of any type of Car, Jeeps, Suv's etc. I was on watch on there work from last 4 months and get impresed by there body work.

Will post pics later on

DocG · 25th March 2009, 17:07

Hey Stroke. I'm an avid E30 owner. If you need any help with your restoration do feel free to PM me. Also in case you need the workshop manual or anything do let me know. Would love to help out a fellow E30 owner. I've had my 1990 E30 well, since 1990...

quicksilver · 25th March 2009, 17:09

Stroke, with the current position (car lying on it's side), I would advise you to use some support/pole against the inner parts of the posts/pillars etc to prevent body flexing. Due to the weight of the doors, metal etc, the shell can start flexing and it is very difficult to get it right once the damage is done.

You can use two steel props and place it diagonally against the pillar base to the top of the pillar as shown. Sorry about the rough sketch but I hope you get the idea.

Stroke^ · 25th March 2009, 17:14

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Originally Posted by DocG

Hey Stroke. I'm an avid E30 owner. If you need any help with your restoration do feel free to PM me. Also in case you need the workshop manual or anything do let me know. Would love to help out a fellow E30 owner. I've had my 1990 E30 well, since 1990...

Thank you Very Much.
Will sure let you know when ever i need any kind of information or help related to E30.
Thanks once again.

I hope by your all the members support i will restore my E30 at a very good level.

Stroke^ · 25th March 2009, 17:22

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Originally Posted by quicksilver

Stroke, with the current position (car lying on it's side), I would advise you to use some support/pole against the inner parts of the posts/pillars etc to prevent body flexing. Due to the weight of the doors, metal etc, the shell can start flexing and it is very difficult to get it right once the damage is done.

You can use two steel props and place it diagonally against the pillar base to the top of the pillar as shown. Sorry about the rough sketch but I hope you get the idea.

Yaa you are right.
As the shell is now kept in normal position as it is mounted on wheels.
But i will fix cross jacks as you have shown in pics.
Thanks a lot it will really save my body shell.

anish9000 · 25th March 2009, 18:00

Best of luck stoke. Good to see so many E30's finding good homes. Enjoy the car it's one hell of a car.

bharti22shresth · 25th March 2009, 18:42

best of luck with the project stroke^

Me booking the first ride when and if you bring this to chandigarh.

keep giving constant updates.

cheers
bharti22shresth

Stroke^ · 25th March 2009, 19:25

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Originally Posted by anish9000

Best of luck stoke. Good to see so many E30's finding good homes. Enjoy the car it's one hell of a car.

Thanks a lot for your wishes.

25th March 2009, 14:37	#16
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	Great start Strok but like V-16 I can't figure out why is it on its side and the way she looks with all the parts strewn around seems you were at war with her hope it turns out well! Last edited by canonball : 25th March 2009 at 14:39.
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25th March 2009, 15:06	#19
Stroke^ BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Faridabad/Chandigarh Posts: 71 Thanked: 15 Times	Pics Some more Pics of My E30 Attached Thumbnails
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25th March 2009, 16:36	#20
ecksreturns Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,418 Thanked: 525 Times	Where in chandigarh do you reside man?
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25th March 2009, 16:56	#22
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	where ever he resides the guy is either speedygonzalvis's brother or all the pics were taken some time ago as car is very stripped between noon today and now!!!
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25th March 2009, 17:07	#24
DocG BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai - Singapore - Cali - Sydney - S.Korea Posts: 870 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Hey Stroke. I'm an avid E30 owner. If you need any help with your restoration do feel free to PM me. Also in case you need the workshop manual or anything do let me know. Would love to help out a fellow E30 owner. I've had my 1990 E30 well, since 1990...
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25th March 2009, 17:09	#25
quicksilver BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 455 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Stroke, with the current position (car lying on it's side), I would advise you to use some support/pole against the inner parts of the posts/pillars etc to prevent body flexing. Due to the weight of the doors, metal etc, the shell can start flexing and it is very difficult to get it right once the damage is done. You can use two steel props and place it diagonally against the pillar base to the top of the pillar as shown. Sorry about the rough sketch but I hope you get the idea. Attached Thumbnails
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25th March 2009, 18:00	#28
anish9000 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 220 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Best of luck stoke. Good to see so many E30's finding good homes. Enjoy the car it's one hell of a car.
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25th March 2009, 18:42	#29
bharti22shresth BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: panchkula Posts: 362 Thanked: Once Infractions: 0/1 (10)	best of luck with the project stroke^ Me booking the first ride when and if you bring this to chandigarh. keep giving constant updates. cheers bharti22shresth
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