1982 bmw 316 (e21)

[ollycarbs]

so now i see the build thread, i am aware that i knew the existence of your project...
i did not remember!

I like where it is going, Rotas on an E21, i can't wait to see them!
i love the M42 swap and the color attention to it! too rare to my eyes!

Keep us updated!

[Vegas13]

the last few pics caught me off gaurd.

very nice!!

[Chase Otter(:]

Love E21's... alot.
cant wait to see where this goes.

[Hibbard]

props for some e21 love! keep this updated!

[TheNeek]

I love my M42 swapped E21. You'll be happy with the choice. Any power adders?

[Security2U]

Its looks very solid is it maybe to good to turn in to a track car,very hard to find a rust free E21 these days.

[Matt Jones]

Apologies for the belated response, chaps.

Solid? Ha!

This was the sill:


This is what it was made of:


And this was the chassis leg:


It's only a good car because I've made it into one.

Anyway, engine now built (definitely not staying pink!):


First top-coat applied for winter:


New brake pipes made, fuel tanks repaired, just got to get the dash back then I can start plumbing things in.

Also, I accidentally bought this:

[Zach]

That Jag is fucking rad.

[projektzwo]

woooot? this jag is pure dope!

any plans for the jag?

[dav3design]

WOW!

I haven't seen this thread before!

[106ben]

WOW at that jag. please say you are going to do something to it.

[Tedd81]

Wow, that Jag is awesome!!!

[marian]

Really nice Jag what engine it has?

[conski]

Sweet build, very classy. Curious about your roll cage, what steel did you use? mig or tig welded?

[Matt Jones]

I twitched inappropriately today. Here's why:

In temporary paint:


Up a bit:


Engage knitwear. Down a bit:


In:


Twitch.