CubbyChowder finally got a BMW 2002 - it's project time

[vdubb3r]

wow wow wow, this is amazing!!! subd

[CubbyChowder]

I'll be sure to bring a 12 pack of each! My mini fridge in the garage is always empty. As soon as I fill it, we drink it.

Haha that's usually the case with mine too.

[e28jay]

I do have a mini fridge which is basically empty. If you could supervise it and make sure there is always an abundance of IPA and gatorade...you're hired!

I'll be sure to bring a 12 pack of each! My mini fridge in the garage is always empty. As soon as I fill it, we drink it.

[CubbyChowder]

I'd love to stop by. PM your number and address of the shop. And if you ever need a hand or just someone to supervise and hold a beer while you do the work let me know!

I do have a mini fridge which is basically empty. If you could supervise it and make sure there is always an abundance of IPA and gatorade...you're hired!

I've been following your thread for a while. Your updates never cease to amaze me, the quality of your work throughout is excellent and it really shows in everything you've done to your '02. The finished product is going to be jaw dropping to say the least! I look forward to your future updates!

Honored to read that, thank you!

Come over and do the floors on my 2002 please. Thank you haha.

If you pay all my expenses, I just might consider it

AMAZING! Simply AMAZING................... Okay, maybe not simply, but AMAZING!

thanks dude

[BMW BRAD]

AMAZING! Simply AMAZING................... Okay, maybe not simply, but AMAZING!

[Khalil]

Come over and do the floors on my 2002 please. Thank you haha.

[Greg|H]

I've been following your thread for a while. Your updates never cease to amaze me, the quality of your work throughout is excellent and it really shows in everything you've done to your '02. The finished product is going to be jaw dropping to say the least! I look forward to your future updates!

[e28jay]

I'd love to stop by. PM your number and address of the shop. And if you ever need a hand or just someone to supervise and hold a beer while you do the work let me know!

[Keith602]

Looking soooo good man! Great work!!

[244Brick]

Deep penetration always lead to squirting!

[CubbyChowder]

Fitment is perfect.

I'm glad you think so

even with the mistake im still blown away and very impressed with all of this. I love it man cannot wait to see it finished.

Thank you, I can't wait to see it finished either!

They way it looks in the picture i think it should be alright. A stacks of welds is usually done on a fillet weld i think(still learning) and welded on the toe of each weld and its usually done with a stick welder but it is done with a tig also. He was saying that going back over the same weld with no filler wire "bakes" the weld and adds to much heat and in return the weld isnt as strong(Correct me if im wrong anybody who know a good bit about welding). I dont know a lot as ive only been in class for a couple months now but id figured i would tell you for future reference.

P.s. Your car is going to turn out amazing. It already looks so good on the rack.

I see what you mean, and I appreciate the concern and input. I have a feeling everything is going to be fine.

wowwwwww its BEAUTIFUL

Lovin your work!

Thanks dudes

Finally an update. Great work as always. Perfect wheels and fitment. This project gets me all giddy like a little kid. Can't wait to see it in person one day.

Thank you Jay, happy to hear it makes you feel that way haha. You'll have to stop by sometime with the e28!

This entire thread. Amazing work bro. The car is awesome, your shop is awesome, everything. I CANNOT wait to see this car done!

Thank you sir!

It's nice to see that everything is falling in place for you.
You're doing great work man.





It looks like Mikey was stacking welds, and there is nothing wrong with that. It actually makes a stronger weld because it just simply has more mass.

I've never experienced a weld becoming weak after being gone over by the torch a second time, but I'm sure this has some truth in it.
In your case, it's more important to have good penetration, and I see no harm in going over it twice because the material is so thick.
If it was on some thin stainless or something like that, then going over it twice may affect the welds strength.

Thanks for the comment and input, always appreciated!

OMG I've been to this shop

[DUNXXX]

OMG I've been to this shop

[SheaMoose]

It's nice to see that everything is falling in place for you.
You're doing great work man.

They way it looks in the picture i think it should be alright. A stacks of welds is usually done on a fillet weld i think(still learning) and welded on the toe of each weld and its usually done with a stick welder but it is done with a tig also. He was saying that going back over the same weld with no filler wire "bakes" the weld and adds to much heat and in return the weld isnt as strong(Correct me if im wrong anybody who know a good bit about welding). I dont know a lot as ive only been in class for a couple months now but id figured i would tell you for future reference.

It looks like Mikey was stacking welds, and there is nothing wrong with that. It actually makes a stronger weld because it just simply has more mass.

I've never experienced a weld becoming weak after being gone over by the torch a second time, but I'm sure this has some truth in it.
In your case, it's more important to have good penetration, and I see no harm in going over it twice because the material is so thick.
If it was on some thin stainless or something like that, then going over it twice may affect the welds strength.

[JRodigan]

This entire thread. Amazing work bro. The car is awesome, your shop is awesome, everything. I CANNOT wait to see this car done!

[e28jay]

Finally an update. Great work as always. Perfect wheels and fitment. This project gets me all giddy like a little kid. Can't wait to see it in person one day.