jc43089 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I am posting to keep myself motivated, I have a lot of stuff I would like to do over the winter so I need to keep at it to be ready by spring. To Do:Pull engineDrop subframes, gas tank etcWeld in chassis reinforcmentsRocker rust repairRedo undercoating on bottomRemove broken ABSInstall M54B30 intake camInstall E46 330 front brakes And then put it all back together. Here's what I am starting with Mileage parked 11/10/13 DS front rocker DS rear rocker DS rocker and door PS front rocker PS rear rocker PS rear wheel arch Cams, just using the intake Brakes, 325mm oil bottle for reference BsE46 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 great color. I am glad you are saving it jc43089 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted November 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I do love the Arctic Grey, I haven't seen very many around. I have way too much time/money into this car to let it go, I guess it's just an e36 but there are very few cars I would want instead. Perfect blend of performance, great DD, and luxury. I hope to have this car for a long long time. mkoepp and B C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Well put.I saw the ever so lusted after Porsche 930 yesterday. I think they are neat, but the way my e30 drives and performs right now, I dont think im missing out on too much. I have bonded with the car to the point where I can throw it into any corner and dictate what I want it to do next. Seems like you are the same way with your vessel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 In for the updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 What a beautiful thread title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 My name is John Menard. Not related to the "real" John Menard though. They won't give me any family discount even though I have spent thousands there... No updates for the car yet but I did get the wiring in my garage completed, 60A feed to sub panel, lots of lights and receptacles, even a nightlight. Now its ready to get something done. DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Double post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 My name is John Menard. DrLeadFoot, KaiserRolls and jc43089 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Got some work done last night. After taking the belt off, the alternator sounds kinda scratchy when turning, anybody rebuilt one? Found why I have to add coolant every month or so, upper rad hose connection was leaking a tiny bit. Just buy OEM style hose clamps people. One of these things is not like the other. Here is where I am at now. Piles of parts are growing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted November 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Got the piles cleaned up and started taking some more parts off.\ Powered by Leinenkugels And the persuaders. Dropped the exhaust. I haven't split the cat section from the catback ever but it sucks to take the full exhaust on and off so I just cut/snapped the bolts. Test fit my 330 front brakes. 325mm Just clears the 16" contours, as far as I know there are very few 16's that will clear 330 brakes. From the back. 325 vs 330. Removed front fenders, knuckles, struts, and control arms. Here is how she sits now. How does all this nast get into here?? Rust in here wasn't too bad, I expected worse. These are still great after 45k on them. Someday I may get something adjustable but not until these are worn out. And my helper, she found the HG in the porch and was carrying it around. She is also very helpful at sorting my sockets into the trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 A pickle fork, bfh, AND Leiene's a man after my own heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted November 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 I just love that Estwing drilling hammer, 3lbs of beatdown. They should leave the word vanilla off of the name, almost didn't try it because of that lol, it is super tasty, I would highly recommend it. KaiserRolls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M318 Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 The rust seems surprisingly controllable. How do you intend to keep it from coming back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 The rust seems surprisingly controllable. How do you intend to keep it from coming back? M318 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Your car looks like mine at the moment but your motor is in. There will be dirt in the frame behind where you had dirt before. No clue how I am getting it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M318 Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Air then vacuum, repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 My old wheels! Lookin good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted November 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Haha exactly, I plan to cut out any bad parts and weld in new metal. Parts with just surface rust I will use some rust killer stuff, and the whole bottom of the car will get POR15 or possibly rhino liner. I don't winter drive it so hopefully after doing all of this it will be good for another 20 years. Your car looks like mine at the moment but your motor is in. There will be dirt in the frame behind where you had dirt before. No clue how I am getting it out.Inside of the rockers? I think both sides will have some that needs to be cut and patched so I will be able to get a shop vac hose in there to clean it out. I might cover over the holes where the plastic jacking pads went because I don't use them anyway and they are where the rust started from. Air then vacuum, repeat.Yep, I know there is dirt in there because I had the front end lifted up and if I tapped on the rockers sand/debris would fall out of the little drain holes. My old wheels! Lookin good man!Yep, I like them a lot. Probably will get some new tires next year, got these pretty well worn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Finally an update: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/alpinaboard-com-bmw-alpina-discussion/141429-alpina-b3-3-0-e36-94-restoration.html This guy is crazy! Also what do you guys think about the opposite of his original colors? So I would paint black up to the plastic strips on the doors? Ok, there hasn't been any progress for a while because I have been redoing the plumbing and basement bathroom in our house. Out with the old, some of the pipes were so full of rust that there was only about 3/8ths inch diameter left. Bathroom On to the good stuff. I got the engine and trans out. ABS, brake lines, fuel lines out. Gas tank, this was much more difficult than I thought it would be, once you undo the straps there are all of the evap hoses hooked onto the right front corner that are hard to reach. Dropped the whole rear subframe together, it balances perfectly with the jack under the differential pushed up against the hoop in the subframe. Kinda ran out of space, so I will have to disassemble it back here. I am ordering reinforcements and hopefully welding them in next week, the rust underneath isn't bad except the rockers. Here's a couple of the tunnel and above the gas tank. Next things on the list: Disassemble rear suspensionRemove brake booster and firewall insulationCut unused brackets from engine bayWeld in new brackets for e30 coolant expansion tankBuild some stands to support body while i repair the rockers, I will fab some stands to support it from the front sub frame attachment points and rear spring perches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Do work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick_shift95' Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Wow just read through this thread and I LOVE IT! Totally would've been this extensive with my car this summer if i had the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Looking good man! Keep it up. Also, great job on the bathroom too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Got a little more done today, Brake booster out and firewall/tunnel insulation off. Back to work for 4 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Do I need to seek help if I get a personal email from pelican parts thanking me for my repeated business? patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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