Ericholm 250 SWB Build thread

[ericholm]

Originally Posted by Lucky@LeMans

Did you sort out the gaps between the front edge of the door and the back edge of the front wings ? I've been trying to remember which car was fitted with a clever hinge which first pulled the bonnet forward a little then lifted up. That style of hinge might work on the SWB. Got a feeling it was an old BMW 5 series ( the really boxy one ) but can't be sure.

Hi,

Nope gaps are still huge, it will go to garage at end on month for the people who know how to do it, to do it.

The problems not about having to have a gap for the bonnet to open, but to open the door to get in the car, without it rubbing/touching.

The problem with the bonnet is height alignment with the door panels, and opening it is impeded by the wheels unless they are turned, oh and not being able to fit the air con fan at the front, other than that it's fine!

[Nubodi Automotive]

Hi
Here are some photos of the car just gone off to paint. They are not finished or sanded but everything opens with clearance. We then spent a few days getting them as good as possible. I did not get any photos before it went finished as we were on the tightest of deadlines. Decided on Tour de France Blu in the end as it was closest to the colour of the hood.

[ericholm]

Originally Posted by Nubodi Automotive

Hi
Here are some photos of the car just gone off to paint. They are not finished or sanded but everything opens with clearance. We then spent a few days getting them as good as possible. I did not get any photos before it went finished as we were on the tightest of deadlines. Decided on Tour de France Blu in the end as it was closest to the colour of the hood.

Thanks Richard,

Really pleased you will be prep'ing and finishing my car! Thanks for the photos, here they are:

20150928_162351 by eric holm, on Flickr
20150928_162341 by eric holm, on Flickr
20150928_162330 by eric holm, on Flickr

[ericholm]

Rear Adjustable suspension fitted and adjusted for correct ride height to rear. Also modified the inner wheel arch panels to fit and secured in place.

DSCN4784 by eric holm, on Flickr

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I'll do the fronts another day and also reduce the ride height on the front suspension as well

[Mister Towed]

Tantalising glimpses of a pale blue paint job there, any chance of a whole car shot?

[ericholm]

Front inner wheel arch liner cut and shaped and fitted, after lowering front suspension a little.

DSCN4805 by eric holm, on Flickr

DSCN4804 by eric holm, on Flickr

DSCN4803 by eric holm, on Flickr

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[y cymro]

Nice touch refitting the splash guards, which reflects a good job well done.

[ericholm]

Hi all,

You may have noticed I went off air for a while, as my work contract came to an end but now I am back secured with another role so financially able to continue the build. Thanks to those on the forum who provided support an encouragement during that time, not that I wanted it widely known.

Any how all is good now and back on with the show.

Firstly I planned a visit to see Richard at Nubodi as he has done some excellent work with the Kali and I want him and his great team to prep an paint my car. I agreed to drive down and see Richard last week so he could see the car first hand and talk through some of the requirements, etc.

Before I drove down I needed to get the front 2 tyres changed as at full lock the 235/55/17 are just rubbing on the inner wheel arch. So got them swapped for 235/50/17 and they now don't touch and also have the added advantage of being able to lift the front bonnet section without turning the wheels to allow the arches to pass. This means I have now settled on my tyre choices, 235/55/17 on rear and 235/50/17 on front.

Whilst I was changing the tyres I took the liberty of getting the wheel alignment adjusted with the laser alignment system the tyre fitters had. The toe had to be adjusted on the front by about 1 degree but other than that the setup was fine. The chap had to get the oxi welding gas nozzle thingy out to uncease the adjustment bolts!

So with this all completed I drove the 1.5hr drive down to Nubodi, Milton Keynes to just beyond Reading.

Richard and his team had a good look around my car, we agreed a price for the work needed and now am awaiting a 'go' slot, hopefully I can be squeezed in in a few weeks time, however I know Richard is a busy chap currently, and rightly so.

It was great to meet Smash from the forum as well and see his car in progress, I took some pictures and will add them to the thread soon.

One interesting slightly off topic info was that on the web site howmanyareleft the z3 3.0 indicates only 126 were registered in the Uk. I have 1 and Richard said he knows of another 10. I didn't realise that we are converting from such a small pool of cars if anyone is looking to get a 3.0 then I don't think many will be around for long.

[hurnleft]

Good to see you're back on track Andy.

[ericholm]

Originally Posted by hurnleft

Good to see you're back on track Andy.

Cheers Bob!

I'm looking forward to getting this project completed to enjoy it, also looking forward to see what everyone finishes their swb like, I think it's going to be an interesting next 4/6 months!

[ericholm]

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[ericholm]

Richard and his expert team have been preparing my car for paint, I dropped it off a few weeks ago and its now ready for the spray booth.

Thanks to the nubodi team for keeping me updated with pictures and progress. The gaps on the doors were really really bad, like 3 fingers bad, however the team have worked some magic and the result looks excellent.

I can't praise these guys enough, I am sure they will be really successful and the Stoneleigh event will be mega for them.

I want a really shiny silver and decided to go for brushed aluminium for a different effect. Can't wait to see the result!

Also the door fixing has been modified so the outer-skin can be removed after paint, so really pleased with that. Here's some pictures:

20160318_144412 by eric holm, on Flickr
20160318_144405 by eric holm, on Flickr
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[ericholm]

One more pic for completeness:

20160318_144535_zpswdct1vhy by eric holm, on Flickr

[hurnleft]

Glad to see it's really moving on now and I like the brushed aluminium finish plan for the paintwork.
Looking forward to seeing it finished, there should be quite a few 250's completed in the first half of this year by the look of it.

[smash]

Blimey they turned that round quick - looking forward to seeing the alloy paint - will be a real head turner for sure!

[ericholm]

All thanks to great team work and also your car coming out of paint so mine can go in!

[smash]

I feel sorry for the painter - first he has to do black and now brushed alloy!

[Nubodi Automotive]

Hes planning a holiday after Andy's car...I think he will need it!

[Paul L]

Originally Posted by ericholm

...I want a really shiny silver and decided to go for brushed aluminium for a different effect...

Saw this photo taken at Goodwood and thought of you.

[ericholm]

That's awesome, but as I have 4 weeks to wait, it's also like showing me a Xmas present I can't have until 28 sleeps!

Hoping it looks that good.no pressure Richard