Well,

bimmer update.

the inner fenders are done, we'll be finishing them off with metal2metal body filler (aluminum infused bondo) just for cosmetic purposes. additionally we've got the car on blocks (3 corners) and one corner suspended. i can sit my fat ass on the suspended corner and the car won't even budge.

not good enough, we'll be tubeframing the framerails to the firewall, tying the two framerails together at the front of the car with tube and filling the main framerails and rocker panels with itb structural foam over the next 5 days. we'll also be installing the suspension components.

damn it's nice to finally see this car take shape.

jason

You should post some pictures when you have a chance. I would be intrested in seeing them.

most of the new photos are at the link below. we finished up the work on the inner fenders this weekend and i started to tackle the trunk, dropped the tank out, cut the lip that held the tank out. next up - weld a 23"x20" plate into the floor and cut out a hole to bolt my 16 gallon fuel cell into.

enjoy: http://orionoutdoor.com/jason/rostwerke3/

jason

Wow, looks like you guys had fun, (and I use "fun" lightly.)

-Ben

yeah well, i ain't afraid of the rust anymore. i see it and cut at it like a butcher to fat. i got that trunk work done in about an hour including removing the tank, etc. i've got a panel started to put in there. i still haven't really solidified how i'll be mounting the cell from below. probably with a square hole in the trunk floor surrounded by cheapo jc whitney weatherstripping. as long as it makes a tight fit and seals i'm set. that'll keep me from having to construct an upturned 1/2" lip all the way around its perimeter.

progress plods along...

jason

i assume your gonna put an undercoat on it to prevent rust on all that nice new work you did.

nope. undercoating can get water under it and rust shit worse than without. the car will not be driven in the rain and we're going to spray por-15 under everything that had rust around it.

jason

whats por-15?

rust inhibitor/arrester.

jason

yeah as long as ya keep it nice and clean underneath you wont need undercoating same thing happened with my brothers old firebird the undercoat was done poorly and got water underneath it hence the cracked frame and shackle


heard alot about that rust stuff does it actually work?

ooooohhh well that por-15 is what i ment by undercoat....but if thats not an undercoat then whats an undercoat?

undercoating is usually a three stage rubberized nasty shit that can get bubbles and condensation trapped between the rubber and the steel of the body. ugly...ask me how i know.

jason

how d'you know?

more photos - of the raw metalwork without filler:

http://orionoutdoor.com/jason/rostwerke4/

and goped, what's summat mean?

jason

some thing = summat.
hmmm, now i look at it, it doesnt really make sense.........