CubbyChowder finally got a BMW 2002 - it's project time

[CubbyChowder]

A little update on what's going on in my life with the shop and everything. I finally did something '02 related today so I figured now would be a good time to get up to speed on things!

It's been about a month now since I've had my shop, and I've been over there every chance I can get setting stuff up and organizing and what not. Purchased a lot of new tools, built a bunch of shit and it's been a blast so far. Loving every minute of it.

For how thoroughly I normally document stuff, I've surprisingly laid off a bit. I guess I've been too caught up in setting everything up to take a second and document things, at least with my nice camera. I finally stopped to take some pictures today on how everything is looking so far. It's still far from done, but it's getting there. I started off by building the biggest work table ever (so much room for activities):



I felt like building something random so I made a tool wall which hangs from the ceiling, thought it was kind of a cool alternative:






Then built some standard shelving space, nothing really special. I plan on painting it black to kind of match the general theme of the shop. It also doubles as a work table and another place to hang some more tools and what not:



Gotta have a lounge. I got this couch for super cheap but it's kind of small and too nice for a shop, so I'm selling it. But for now, it'll do. Also got a mini fridge and a music setup. Gotta have tunes too!



And the lift is up and running as well! I feel very lucky to have this:



So that's the state of the shop as of right now. More progress will come with time. And that brings us to the 2002, I finally got something done! How they looked:



Apart:




And a mock up of the new lips:




Then off to powdercoat they go...soon. Thanks for looking!

[StanceDatSucka]

How is the project going? it's been quite a while now since the last update.

[BMW BRAD]

Bro, what I'd give to have one - fifth of your talent................ MAD SKILLZ!

[CubbyChowder]

Well, what can i say? I just spent atleast 4½-5hrs reading all 30 pages and i can just say one thing, this 02 will look rad as hell when you'r finished, your welding skills has improved massivly since the first fixes in the floor up until the most recent fender wich looks like it's straight from the factory.

Just missed my opportunity to pick up a 1972's BMW 1602 for 420 bucks wich was quite a bummer, although the same guy is also selling a 73' 2002 wich was just an empty chassie with a body on wich he is asking 500 dollars for. I'm quite tempted to go check it out as i'm going on a massive 1hr drive to the town where he lives tomorrow for some business.

The 1602 he had was quite rust eaten though so i'm not expecting anything special from the 2002
(if i check it out) wich seemed to have been raced with or atleast prepared for racing as there was the begining for a rollcage in it.

There is just one last question that i have to ask, how do i subscribe to project builds?

Thank you and good luck with that 2002 if you end up buying it!

[StanceDatSucka]

thanks skiierman, and for some weird reason this build was 30 pages long yesterday and when i posted that last comment it became only 19 pages long?

[skiierman]

@ StanceDatSucka thread tools > subscribe to thread its on the bar at the top of the tread

[StanceDatSucka]

Well, what can i say? I just spent atleast 4½-5hrs reading all 30 pages and i can just say one thing, this 02 will look rad as hell when you'r finished, your welding skills has improved massivly since the first fixes in the floor up until the most recent fender wich looks like it's straight from the factory.

Just missed my opportunity to pick up a 1972's BMW 1602 for 420 bucks wich was quite a bummer, although the same guy is also selling a 73' 2002 wich was just an empty chassie with a body on wich he is asking 500 dollars for. I'm quite tempted to go check it out as i'm going on a massive 1hr drive to the town where he lives tomorrow for some business.

The 1602 he had was quite rust eaten though so i'm not expecting anything special from the 2002
(if i check it out) wich seemed to have been raced with or atleast prepared for racing as there was the begining for a rollcage in it.

There is just one last question that i have to ask, how do i subscribe to project builds?

[M.Doban]

Dude. Rad update. You're going hardcore now, mang.

[jon4862]

Congrats on the lift! Looking forward to pics as you build the shop. There's nothing like building a space from scratch and seeing it as an extension of yourself.

Hope to see more of the '02 soon!

[CubbyChowder]

Thanks for all the support guys!

Can't wait to see what you do with the new place. Going to have to come out one day and check it out.

Anytime!

[M M]

This is great, nothing better than to have a space that like to yourself.

[igli]

Nice work man! Keep us posted!

[Minuki]

If I wasn't jealous before, I am now.

[Heist]

Can't wait to see what you do with the new place. Going to have to come out one day and check it out.

[TeckniX]

Space is pretty sweet dude. I'm sure it'll be nice to work in your own space and get paid to do what you like.
Just keep focus on your projects as they'll become credit to your craftsmanship.