# Newman's 1986 BMW 326rb build thread. **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [December 25, 2006, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123 "2006-12-25T20:54:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 21
**Author:** ![RuBiCaNT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rubicant/32/7622_2.png) [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/401 "2007-01-31T06:27:44Z")
While it’s in this state, are you going to add some bracing or weld some of the seams to get the body more rigid and flex-resistant? ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/402 "2007-01-31T06:35:08Z")
> [@RuBiCaNT](#): > > While it’s in this state, are you going to add some bracing or weld some of the seams to get the body more rigid and flex-resistant? Maybe if i have the underbody soda-blasted, I will then, However, I think I am putting a 10 point+ cage in her for rigidity… ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/403 "2007-01-31T07:27:59Z")
Mr. Newman. When you finished tacking in your patch panels to the floor do you have to run a bead all the way around before the seam sealer or will it hold up by itself from moisture? Nice progress BTW. ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/404 "2007-01-31T07:47:08Z")
I would seam-seal it. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/405 "2007-01-31T08:25:26Z")
you guys need to work on your reading skills. 🙂 > [@newman](#): > > Next, I will fill in the seams with seam sealant and then paint the floorpan with rust inhibiting paint. This is a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/406 "2007-01-31T08:37:28Z")
Well dere ya go raht dere. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/407 "2007-01-31T09:00:45Z")
> [@TrueBlue](#): > > Well dere ya go raht dere. 🙂 🤣 Ha! I meant a) Tack + Seam Sealer = Good Enough b) Tack + Weld Bead + Seam Sealer = Better Who sayz i dunt reed goud? ---
**Author:** ![woz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/woz/32/7605_2.png) [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/408 "2007-01-31T09:03:02Z")
you might wana consider throwing some rust inhibiting paint on there… ---
**Author:** ![Dex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dex/32/7210_2.png) [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/409 "2007-01-31T09:06:45Z")
> [@originalsin](#): > > you might wana consider throwing some rust inhibiting paint on there… yea, but i think he should seal the seams first. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/410 "2007-01-31T09:17:47Z")
i hate you guys. ---
**Author:** ![woz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/woz/32/7605_2.png) [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/411 "2007-01-31T09:36:49Z")
\<3 ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2007, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/412 "2007-02-01T13:07:17Z")
yesterday, tonight, and tomorrow all look like they will be spent grinding rust and welding. Not a lot to report on that front. However… ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/flanges.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/flanges.jpg) 2 sets one for mockup/jig one for the final product. 1/4 Mild steel 1/2" 304SS Compliments of Derrick Corporation. Holla. ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2007, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/413 "2007-02-01T13:15:54Z")
why half inch SS?? that is one hell of a thick flange ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2007, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/414 "2007-02-01T13:18:42Z")
> [@66impalass](#): > > why half inch SS?? that is one hell of a thick flange by the time it’s welded, then machined, it will probably be around 3/8. It’s already bowed just from the laser. Note no holes in the SS, it’s too thick to get a good laser hole, so i had etch lines burned in where i need to drill the holes on the mill. ---
**Author:** ![VANDIT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vandit/32/4977_2.png) [@VANDIT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/VANDIT)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2007, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/415 "2007-02-01T17:57:05Z")
newman looks hott in my hoodie… ? just sayin… =/ ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/416 "2007-02-04T01:45:27Z")
Ok, here’s some body shots… Before: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/bmwa_13.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/bmwa_13.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/bmwa_11.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/bmwa_11.jpg) After: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC00419.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC00419.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC00421.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC00421.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC00424.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC00424.jpg) A few blow holes, nothing that won’t be taken care of with seam sealer, but all in all a good solid repair. The last shot is a good comparison for everyone who thinks the shell is beat… See the rust at the bottom? That’s one day of surface rust on 100% new metal… The camera REALLY makes it apparent… It’s almost invisible to the naked eye… Same goes for a lot of the “rust” on the car… ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 4:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/417 "2007-02-04T04:45:13Z")
Looks great. When’s the ETA for finishing? ---
**Author:** ![Dex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dex/32/7210_2.png) [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/418 "2007-02-04T07:13:42Z")
> [@newman](#): > > A few blow holes, nothing that won’t be taken care of with seam sealer that’s probably a good idea. have you considered rust inhibiting paint? :lol: seriously, it is coming along great. i can’t wait to see it when it’s done. ---
**Author:** ![thelosthero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/thelosthero/32/4957_2.png) [@thelosthero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/thelosthero)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/419 "2007-02-04T08:45:28Z")
> [@Dex](#): > > that’s probably a good idea. have you considered rust inhibiting paint? :lol: > > seriously, it is coming along great. i can’t wait to see it when it’s done. deff can’t wait to c it its gunna be rediculous ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/420 "2007-02-04T08:47:41Z")
> [@91MR2](#): > > Looks great. When’s the ETA for finishing? trying to get it done for spring/carlisle/winged warriors… I’m busting my ass on it… we’ll see… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=20) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=22)