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

[CubbyChowder]

oh my lord that looks awesome. great work.

Thank you sir Jedi

When i recieved the email that there was new content on the thread i had one of those silent screams within me (i was at school) when i realised that it was you that had writen something about progress on the 02!

This is by far the most entertaining and impressive project that i follow on any car forum by far!

Comments like this are what drive me to keep going, so thank you! It means a ton.

The progression is outstanding and everything is on point. I check back on the forum time to time just to see if you have any updates.

Thanks dude, expect more frequent updates from here on out.

Im in welding classes right now mostly focused on tig. When you say separate passes do you mean passes. do you mean separate passes by the toe of the weld or do you mean back over the original weld? Reason im asking is cause my teacher told as that going back over our original weld can actually make it weaker.

Interesting, thank you for your input. I didn't weld directly on top of the first weld, more so on the bottom of it so that I was getting more coverage and penetration on the spindle. If you look at the pictures, you can see that they are sort of layered instead of stacked (if that makes sense). Do you think that was a bad idea?

[montgomery]

Fitment is perfect.

[SD202]

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.

[HUNTERMILLS]

Thank you sir Jedi







Interesting, thank you for your input. I didn't weld directly on top of the first weld, more so on the bottom of it so that I was getting more coverage and penetration on the spindle. If you look at the pictures, you can see that they are sort of layered instead of stacked (if that makes sense). Do you think that was a bad idea?

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.

[Kennyy]

wowwwwww its BEAUTIFUL

[The Simps]

Lovin your work!

[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.

[JRodigan]

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

[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.

[DUNXXX]

OMG I've been to this shop

[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

[244Brick]

Deep penetration always lead to squirting!

[Keith602]

Looking soooo good man! Great work!!

[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!

[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!