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Transforming MAT ARMSTRONG'S BMW E24 That We Restored! - Body Kit Installation & Big Plans

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Some people told us to scrap this car, but what a journey we have been on with restoring ‪@MatArmstrongbmx‬ Classic BMW E24 635 CSI. We have tackled a crazy amount of rust on this car in the previous episodes and we have powder coated the entire car.
Now in pure Mat Armstrong fashion, we are going to highly modify the Classic BMW with a crazy body kit! We also reveal some big plans for this car and you get to have your say! Get involved and leave your comments below, and don't forget to hit that like and subscribe button!
Check out our other episodes on this car in this playlist:
• Mat Armstrong's E24 63...
Check out Mats channel here:
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@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Sheet steel or this bodykit? Don't forget to hit that like and subscribe button!

@Rob_77 Месяц назад

My question would be, who's paying for labour and materials to make a steel kit. Edit wouldn't touch the doors

@SIMONHOLFORD Месяц назад

Stick with the fibreglass. Cheaper to replace when he stacks it lol. Serious question though. With overfender type kits won't this trap moisture and rust out the panel underneath which seems counter productive after spending so much time and money on a restoration.

@spexicano Месяц назад

STEEEEEEEEELLLLLL

@durindragonsbane5548 Месяц назад

Is that even a real question ? With your skills and for the ultimate end result it has to be STEEL

@ronhellberg7394 Месяц назад

Steel

@Callum-Wisp Месяц назад

Definitely Sheet Steel is the way to go, would be a crime to your channel and craftsmanship to do what every other channel would do and bolt the fiberglass on.

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Agreed!

@florider_hd Месяц назад

Word

@bz849 Месяц назад

Word up

@WayarPutuih Месяц назад

Retropower 2.0

@Basje-rt2cd Месяц назад

100% you are the guys that can pop this of

@ManteDrives Месяц назад

In all honesty, dont go over the top like everyone else has, making the full custom with your finest sheet steel but keeping the cars beautiful lines just exaggerated to the extreme, remembering that the CSi is one of the finest BMW shapes ever. Great work as usual.

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Sounds like a plan

@stevearmett1565 Месяц назад

Fabrication of the bodykit would be the crowning glory the kit isn't quite wide enough for me 😁👌

@vgamaray4047 Месяц назад

These cars are so beautiful. A body kit would ruin it but if you have to, sheet steel would be the crowning achievement of your metal skills. Keep up the great work. Love your videos.

@endeavour2127 Месяц назад

These cars have beautiful lines! In my humble opinion, all they need is lowering and a set of bbs rims! Keep up the great work YCR!!

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Thanks, will do!

@StevenBenjaminAuthor Месяц назад

Agreed! subtlety imo works (think the rear wing looks ugly/overkill - but not my car so...)

@TheMiglos10 Месяц назад

Build the bodykit of metal, but don’t do anything to the doors

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Thanks for the comment :) I was undecided with the doors in all honesty

@matthiaskaiser1005 Месяц назад

please not the doors.

@Thechief49-x4t Месяц назад

Agree. Sheet steel and don't mess with the doors. Nice job so far.

@AndyCooper159 Месяц назад

Agree with sheet steel and untouched doors. Will be good to watch. really nice job so far.

@rob_erto Месяц назад

I agree with this 100%

@kelgar1 Месяц назад

Keep it stock, such a beautiful car 'as is'

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

It really is!

@1chish Месяц назад

Glad someone else feels as I do.

@grantp7975 Месяц назад

Agreed. That said, could some sort of fibreglass kit could be fitted in a way that would be relatively easily removable at some future point?

@ToreDL87 Месяц назад

Keep in mind it was priced and sold as a cheap donor car, NOBODY else wanted it restored for the price it costs. At that point, purists who could have saved it and didnt have literally foregone all right they had for this car to be kept stock.

@1chish Месяц назад

@@ToreDL87 What an odd comment. So because others didn't have the cash available that MA has from his YT channel they are at fault somehow? And what 'rights' does anyone have if they don't own the car. Yes we all know MA likes to modify cars (and I am a subscriber) and fair play to him but THIS car has been rebuilt to standard specification. What we see here is a perfect example of a factory 635 bodyshell. So the judgment has to be on the car as it is now not what it was months ago.

@sanderromer6490 Месяц назад

All custom!! Mat should mention you more, you deserve the views!!

@markburgess3323 Месяц назад

Killing it 💯keeping the old school cars alive 👌🏼

@CarlosMendez-hs8yi Месяц назад

I would keep it original especially the work you guys did to it to get it to that condition is a merit to your workmanship

@RobertKlok Месяц назад

Same here, keep it original. Less is more imho.

@mikeafa1 Месяц назад

Yeah, I'm a purest, too. A gentleman's car, and now you want to add all that kids stuff?

@TheOfficialGlitchTTG Месяц назад

@ccwnyc5671 Месяц назад

Restomodding it would mean cutting up the original quarter panels you just restored. That's a terrible idea.

@JorisBokkerink Месяц назад

I think it's ridiculous, the way this project evolves. First putting in all that effort to get the car in perfect original condition and then putting a vulgair body kit on it, something that 19-year-old boys get a kick out of because they want to drive a so-called 'thick' car... I would never do this as a professional, in fact I would be ashamed if I had to make this. I would refuse to do it if you have any honor.

@griffie84 Месяц назад

I vote for full custom using the sheet steel.

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Love it

@geekygamer3732 Месяц назад

Deffs steal

@user-bc6cs1fj6y Месяц назад

Like icing a Rolex, it would look crass. It will be more valuable as a standard coupe. As the years go by you will appreciate the standard shape.4:

@nitewalker233 Месяц назад

I have to say Matt you like one of the most positive people I have seen on RU-vid so far your personality it's very genuine look forward to your shows brother.

@Beri1984 Месяц назад

The fact that your smile was everywhere, the fact that there was a twinkle in your eyes, the fact that you almost pitched a higher voice, all when you started explaining the sheet metal idea.. I think you gave the answer yourself.. Build it for us!

@garnetheron4885 Месяц назад

I cannot believe you going to cut that beautiful work you did that body was perfect

@vrilcraft Месяц назад

Keep it real .. keep it steel!

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

YESS!!

@timshirleysmeets8841 Месяц назад

Only 1 right route to take and that is to make this car truely a one of a kind! Full custom body kit, handcrafted by YCR!!! LOVE FROM NL ❤

@Elmantukas Месяц назад

Such a beautifully restored example, to be ruined by some wonky kit? Doesn't look good at all... of course as Matt says, his car his choice, get your own and decide for yourself, now a full custom built for that car kit... now we talking! Too much effort has already been put into this car. Of course you boys gotta look after yourselves and the finances of the business so taking your time with this is not just expected, but much appreciated!

@malcolmcowan9554 Месяц назад

Agree mate. It bshould be restored the way it was from the factory back in the day

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Sounds good to me :) one of a kind beast!

@marktaylor9678 Месяц назад

I agree

@user-ir7xq4tz2c Месяц назад

Exactly standard this thing is so beautiful

@bikesandstuff135 23 дня назад

Too much work has gone into to this to ruin it with body kits which will look garbage in years to come. Matt Armstrong has done zero work on this car, he should let the guys restoring it make the decision. Has Matt even mentioned this car on his main channel in the last year.

@johncarter4412 Месяц назад

Make it your own - full steel body kit would further show your expertise and workmanship and give the car what it deserves

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

It really would! Thanks so much!

@82ndtodd Месяц назад

Being that YCR does extremely good fabrication work, you have Mat's approval to challenge yourselves and it will definitely make the BMW unique (and not rely on a prefab kit) ..... I vote you go ahead and do the aero out of steel. As for the door aero, it would help to see a mock up dome in card board, or whatever you choose, to get the full visual on it. Mat has the pockets and you have the talent and skills. Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to vote on such a big decision.

@mafanancube7360 Месяц назад

You have already done more than what any of us ever imagined. Your talent is just so incredible! Please keep the car original without any body kits! Even though we know you def can make a banger steel one! I was hoping Mat would do the mods later…

@bramb1216 Месяц назад

I have seen the entire series of rebuilding the 24. I fully agree that this car and your work deserves the extra step. Go for steel!

@Jeshter2000 Месяц назад

Sheet steel!! Beastmode!

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

YESSS!!!!!!!!!

@MrVantage8 Месяц назад

The Australian JPS Group C car that this bodykit seems based on was never as beautiful as the original design... Stunning car, keep it beautiful... Love your work, lads!

@bendavies5918 Месяц назад

Definitely full custom! Watching you guys work your magic is truly inspirational. The end result will be a sight to behold!!

@janmartinmathiassen6265 Месяц назад

I'd definitely argue for going the distance with sheet steel etc. 1) it'll probably look better as it won't flex 2) it'll be an even bigger showcase of what you guys can do 3) We'll all get more awesome craftsmanship to nerd out over

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

3 awesome points there! I think steel is the way forward :)

@petermorris7587 Месяц назад

Another vote for the steel. I think bolt on kits look cheap and with your skills it would be a missed opportunity for Mat.

@TJ-Dives Месяц назад

As this car is one of my favs I've been curious about it's progress. Thanks for everything.

@ALKUKES Месяц назад

keeping it original, you look original driving it!

@silvermane9370 Месяц назад

sheet steel beast mode. GRP is for squits. The body kit you stuck on turns the car into a BMW CSL ‘Batmobile’ replica. Make it yours!

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Roger that!

@dimamihai7224 Месяц назад

Keep this one STOCK with some bbs’s on it…get another one for the sheet steel body kit 🤝🏼

@tonimontana46 Месяц назад

First of all, you’ve done a fantastic job restoring such an iconic car thus far. You’re at a crossroad that leads to greatness either way.. why choose? F-it, do both! Restore it to its dope original lines and fabricate a metal removable body kit! Matt and all the subscribers will be thrilled and tickled!

@lynchr1000 Месяц назад

Great vid, love your work. You always have great tunes as well.

@colinjohnhunt88 Месяц назад

YCR Steel job, in my humble opinion. If we must see an E24 as beautiful as this one being modified then fibreglass would be a complete abomination!

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Love it! Thanks so much

@seanhanlon1706 Месяц назад

Quick tangent away from the great debate... My dude that intro! The whole video! Feels like a massive step up. Editing, filming, voice over too, next level man

@thayefsunny Месяц назад

Man he’s putting a lot of effort just to show us. Well done you. Love

@TonyBrand-w3l Месяц назад

Ryan, in order to best compliment the outstanding restoration work you've done on the car already, steel is definitely the way to go! Mind you, you would need to keep an eye on the increased weight by using steel.

@davidmckinney6577 Месяц назад

Hey buddy Mr. Captain yorkshire Ryan good to see you I just got home from visiting my brother and im glad my internet is working its slow but working. That chassis rail you made for it belongs in a museum. I will never forget it you are the best 👌 👍.

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Hi David, hope you are well, Thanks so much for the comments and the continued support! Hope your brother is also good. And yes! I really enjoyed making that chassis rail and I made sure to include it in this video :)

@davidmckinney6577 Месяц назад

@@yorkshirecarrestoration my brother is doing good so far I just hope he doesn't have any more problems with his heart..yeah buddy I love that chassis rail bada Bing bada boom ❤️ hope you all have a wonderful blessed week ahead and a safe one. Take care buddy.

@guybennett3243 Месяц назад

Your work is absolute quality, don’t spoil it by fitting a fibre glass kit, keep it bespoke, keep it steel 👌

@fixuj5955 5 дней назад

Do body-kit from steel it will be one of the kind. And i think u guys are proper man to this type of madness

@DavidDeLuge Месяц назад

Sheet steel - that’s what you’re all about and the result will be epic with the level of craftsmanship you guys have. 👍🏻

@smtsoftwaresolutions1966 Месяц назад

It has to be sheet steel. Next level stuff! High end RU-vid channel. Can't wait

@waxmala Месяц назад

you both come a long way since this series started. what a beautiful piece of art! I wonder how many hundreds of hours of labour went into this. Putting a bodykit on a rather used car is one thing, but like "destroying" the work you did until having a 6 series in such a mint condition makes my heart bleed.

@124SpecialT Месяц назад

Steel body kit for me. No question. Hoping you go that way, it will make a great series even better to see that being made.

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

It really would!

@assamaltaf4751 Месяц назад

Full custom sheet metal brother ♥️

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Love it

@robious8333 Месяц назад

The way Phil at Driftworks has had the bodywork done to both his e30 m3 and Murcielago are in my opinion the best way to go, widening them by quite a bit yet keeping them looking like they were made that way. The guy (maybe Ricky?!) who did the bodywork on them is quite frankly a flippin master of his craft and has made the cars look astounding. Also I think of steel and then i think of weight, If you decide to go large would ally not be a better route? I seriously adore this project, and with all the time and effort gone in, 100% make sure you get this bit right. kudos to you sir.

@johngouldthorpe9312 Месяц назад

STEEL, STEEL, STEEL, STEEL. It’s a must, but don’t over egg the final design

@benshannon3121 Месяц назад

Got proper group 2 racing vibes 😍

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Oh yeah!

@JoaoSantosTV Месяц назад

I was looking for this comment! 👌🤩

@uiscebeatha9476 Месяц назад

Sheet steel for sure as you have proved you are more than capable!

@Cactoos Месяц назад

such a beautiful car, keep it stock with metal man, from what I can see in comments there are most of us who cherish old days and car from back then. I wish it would be as original, Mat has already many new modified cars, what he needs is one gorgeous old times

@dawnbowley5133 Месяц назад

A body kit on the E24 ...... Has someone lost their God damn mind ???

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

haha

@german-altblech Месяц назад

100% agree

@bash1off Месяц назад

Make you own body kit you obviously have the talent to do it justice

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Thank you so much!!!

@pepperchannel3056 Месяц назад

Sheet steel 100%, the cars a work of art, show the world what you can do mate 💪

@boostedbmw Месяц назад

I appreciate where Matt is going with this build. That body kit will certainly need lots of work to make it look like it is not just an add on. I think possibly leave the boot wing and bumpers as fibreglass but definitely make the rear 1/4's and guards out of steel. If you do make new steel panels also try and incorporate the OE fuel door and pocket into the new flare and extend the fuel filler neck. Don't touch the doors apart from deleting the side mould holes. Maybe also consider doing something different with the rear view mirrors to match the new aggressive look.

@lassenorr435 Месяц назад

What about the Mazda Cosmo? I miss that.

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

To make a return soon!

@sixlife8716 Месяц назад

Make your own steel wings perhaps using BMW 3.0 csl group 4 race cars for inspiration.

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Very good inspiration!

@barrygibbs6849 Месяц назад

100% got to do fabrication in sheet metal,putting fiberglass body kit on it,is the easy route,I'm sure if it's done in sheet metal,then it's been done rite the way it should be,matts got plenty of cars so I'm sure he can wait as it will be worth it,and then I'm 100% sure that this BMW will be one of his top 3 cars to date...love what you all do and wish i could be involved 😅can't wait to see it all done❤❤❤

@jmaudsley6544 Месяц назад

You are an Artist and all your creativity should be given free rein. Beastmode gets my vote and I believe we will all be stunned by the finished result.

@Audimad52 Месяц назад

Beast mode obviously

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Love it!

@colinbignell9413 Месяц назад

Nope, bodykits not for me.....ruined a great looking car.😢

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Its not for everyone I guess. Thanks for watching though!

@suffolkseries3319 Месяц назад

You are the masters of fabrication, plus more content! Easy decision. Mat would have a unique car and you would have one hell of an advert! Do it!

@lespurbrick9242 Месяц назад

full steel body kit ,the car will look absolutely amazing either way , but you have the skills and talent to make history with this one , please keep the vids coming mate.

@jon7122 Месяц назад

1000% make your own body kit

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Thanks so much!

@jon7122 Месяц назад

@@yorkshirecarrestorationyour welcome I love watching the craftsmanship and skills you have, any opportunity to see more of your work can only be a good thing

@Chris-tx9ou Месяц назад

full custom all the way ! and a savage m3 engine

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Love it!

@vinimaguire8109 Месяц назад

I remember the episode when Matt actually picked this BMW up....Can't believe how good its turned out and I can't wait to see how its going to finally look...I think I've got an idea in my mind...Matt's one lucky guy getting you guys to do this eh

@montgomerypodger5791 25 дней назад

I mean that is a silly question!!! Obviously full on custom sheet steel to give it that next level custom 1of 1 look and show off the pure craftsmanship of Yorkshire Car Restoration. Plus we can all tell as soon as Matt okayed it you definitely wanted to do custom!!

@RobertRiggin Месяц назад

Sheet steel gets my vote but this tantric "Mat Armstrong" build series needs to come to a head.

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Thank you! And we worked on this car one day per week and showed more of a how to on restoring the car, this is why it has taken so long

@mattm6720 Месяц назад

Oh dear, another one to be rewined. Although it was predictable considering the owner.

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Mat loves to modify his cars, i guess there are a lot of them out there which are original, so this one will look different

@suznet Месяц назад

@@yorkshirecarrestorationmodified one of his with a telegraph pole 😊😂😂

@patsyyb.1130 21 день назад

Defos go with custom doors, not alot of these old cars have these designs and this would make it one of kind for sir mat Armstrong best car content creator out there, and yous guys will smash this out park, getting more people want there old cars just like this

@ImranKhan-iq2gf Месяц назад

I can't wait to see this finished the quicker process the better lol 🎉

@BadgerBadgerBadger28 Месяц назад

Ruined it

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Its his car that he wants to be unique

@foxstrangler Месяц назад

Taking BMW's prettiest ever car and spoiling the lines. After all that work making it solid, it will look a total dog, IMHO.

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Its Mats car so he calls the shots.

@Poppythemighty Месяц назад

Steel door probably is the coolest option but just have in mind that if you stick to standard door hinge position you will end up with a rotation clash. To avoid it you need to chamfer it off.. like a lot.. (at least if the idea is to aline with front and rear widebody fenders! Awesome work!

@jwcgroup Месяц назад

E24 HOONIGAN style would be awesome. What legends you are, thank you ... Steel!

@Stephen.C. Месяц назад

Hideous kit.

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Its not for everyone

@mikeleckey8634 Месяц назад

How to ruin a beautiful car in one short video.........

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

I suppose the body kit is not for everyone

@Markyb1982 Месяц назад

Sheet metal all the way. You’ve done a magic job so far. You’d be declared a genius if you can mock that body kit and give it a bit of flare!!! Talented lad you are pal!

@DubDubDarren Месяц назад

You can just feel Matt watching 😂😂👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

@TheMonmer Месяц назад

I will get a lot of pain for this but please lose that horible body kit

@yorkshirecarrestoration Месяц назад

Its not for everyone I guess, but Mat wants it

@TheMonmer Месяц назад

@@yorkshirecarrestoration you are right it is his choice .

@daniell7694 Месяц назад

I vote for sheet steel for sure. The e24 is such a beautiful car, I think it would be best to just exaggerate the body lines a bit wider, not too much. Keep the doors original and make it tastefully wider so you can fit some nice wheels.

@paultodd9301 Месяц назад

Love the BMW's body kit, but think you should go full beast mode. Would like to see content on your daily driver too.

@roygifford2794 Месяц назад

That E24 is going to look insane loving the lines ❤✊🇬🇧✊.

@stevebernatchez9741 24 дня назад

Full custom of course!!

@kevinmccormack5192 Месяц назад

I think fit the kit! Sheet steel will take forever and add a heck of a lot of weight, it’s going to look great when you complete your magic!

@garysudds9767 3 дня назад

Full beast mode all the way 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@awgdawg16 Месяц назад

Sheet steel for the quarters and fiberglass front wings. Takes some weight from the front and the quarters would blend in smoother if you weld them in vs bolting

@Tom-dz7of Месяц назад

I’m all for originality, but with all the work you’ve done and watching mat, go for it, just hope the engine reflects the look then it will be a beast 💪🏼

@matthewlaw8268 28 дней назад

Whichever is the quickest, feels like this build has taken an age already and just want to see it finished now. 🙂

@joegoh1968 Месяц назад

As you were fitting the kit .. i was saying to myself ... why is he not fabricating it? Can't wait to see you build it!

@mathewnewcombe3498 Месяц назад

This is the super silhouette that fought so valiantly with all the japanese back in the 80's and 90's amd it's fantastic please please keep the shape Regardless of material !

@user-kz8tw4vj7z 22 часа назад

Sheet steel 100%, it's come so far and had so much care put into it that it would be a waste to throw the fiberglass on it, although its cool to leave the wing as fiber. This whole thing is really going to put you on the map if you go full metal

@markwarner9676 Месяц назад

Sheet steel is the way to go with this 💯 It’s looking awesome already, well done 👏

@bobmartin5101 Месяц назад

Holy shitballs..................aint seen it for a while, what an awesome rescue job. Well done lads. Your work is epic.

@chrishastings8460 Месяц назад

Going to look sick when it's done , steel work you've done so far is unreal .... proper restored 👏

@grantlingley1385 Месяц назад

Sheet steel Al the way!!! You have done such an amazing job to date and the craftsmanship has been second to none! Fibreglass just would not reflect that beautiful work!

@laurencefalconer5242 Месяц назад

Sheet metal and extreme classic style German touring car look for me. Bodykits style ok but not classic style enough for such a classic car. Keep up the good work 👍