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

[iakona]

so glad you decided to keep it. i've been following since i saw your thread on AirSociety. best of luck in its revival!!

[CubbyChowder]

Hey man I know how you feel. I think all of us go through this, I just always remind myself Rome wasn't built in a day. Who cares if it takes the next ten years, in ten years you'll have a car that is priceless.

Great point!

So glad you are not giving up on this AMAZING project. Shiet happens in life that can stall our dreams, but in time we can make them happen. You've got the skills and abilities, the day will come when you can get back to it. In the mean time, we'll have to continue to look forward to more updates! Props to you for holding on!

Thanks man, that's basically what I keep telling myself. This is a great opportunity to learn patience haha

haha! so inspirational

be patient, man, don't sell the car! Some builds are done in weeks, others take decades. It doesn't have to be built overnight. Work hard, save your money, and eventually you will drive this thing. I've been following this thread for a while and also read through it on R3V, You've done a ton of quality work. It would be a shame to see it leave your hands incomplete.

A story for motivation... my father dragged a 1934 Dodge pickup out of a farmers field piece by piece when he was 13 years old (now 60). He has been gathering the right parts his whole life, and chipping away at the restoration bolt by bolt. Lack of funds and time have stalled the project numerous times, sometimes for a decade at a time, but he always tucked it away for another day. Here we are 47 years later and it is about 90% complete. We plan to finish this thing in the next year or two so he can enjoy it! In the long run, the more time that passes, almost makes it all that much more enjoyable when its complete!

Keep the car bro... and best of luck with your shop endeavor.

That is an awesome story, I bet he's ecstatic that see it all come together finally. Thank you for the input!

Look at the first page:
You were really proud to own this car, and now you want to sell it??
Keep it, you wont regret it!

I don't want to sell it, but the idea crossed my mind a few times. I think in the long run I would regret selling it 100x more than just waiting it out and finishing it later when I had the means.

I might be a bit late to the party.. car is awesome, read through the thread and top work all way from start to finish don't give up on it now. This is one you want to see through to the end even if it takes a long time.

That furniture.. that is something else. If I won the lottery you'd be the first guy I was in contact with asking you to furnish my new pad. That is something else and I love the style, the finish, the design. Not to mention the originality. That is a seriously incredible gift to have, I'm sure it's going to bring you huge success.

Wow, thanks man! Can't tell you how much that means to hear

I almost cried. Don't do that again. I've been following you for the last 6 months and I finally created an account once things settled in for me and I'd **** to lose the reason I started an account.

Haha rest assured that it won't happen again!

[Shogunate]

I almost cried. Don't do that again. I've been following you for the last 6 months and I finally created an account once things settled in for me and I'd **** to lose the reason I started an account.

[Liquid Funk]

I might be a bit late to the party.. car is awesome, read through the thread and top work all way from start to finish don't give up on it now. This is one you want to see through to the end even if it takes a long time.

That furniture.. that is something else. If I won the lottery you'd be the first guy I was in contact with asking you to furnish my new pad. That is something else and I love the style, the finish, the design. Not to mention the originality. That is a seriously incredible gift to have, I'm sure it's going to bring you huge success.

[lower99]

Look at the first page:
You were really proud to own this car, and now you want to sell it??
Keep it, you wont regret it!

[DaveDel82]

be patient, man, don't sell the car! Some builds are done in weeks, others take decades. It doesn't have to be built overnight. Work hard, save your money, and eventually you will drive this thing. I've been following this thread for a while and also read through it on R3V, You've done a ton of quality work. It would be a shame to see it leave your hands incomplete.

A story for motivation... my father dragged a 1934 Dodge pickup out of a farmers field piece by piece when he was 13 years old (now 60). He has been gathering the right parts his whole life, and chipping away at the restoration bolt by bolt. Lack of funds and time have stalled the project numerous times, sometimes for a decade at a time, but he always tucked it away for another day. Here we are 47 years later and it is about 90% complete. We plan to finish this thing in the next year or two so he can enjoy it! In the long run, the more time that passes, almost makes it all that much more enjoyable when its complete!

Keep the car bro... and best of luck with your shop endeavor.

[TeckniX]

[BMW BRAD]

So glad you are not giving up on this AMAZING project. Shiet happens in life that can stall our dreams, but in time we can make them happen. You've got the skills and abilities, the day will come when you can get back to it. In the mean time, we'll have to continue to look forward to more updates! Props to you for holding on!

[Camip]

Hey man I know how you feel. I think all of us go through this, I just always remind myself Rome wasn't built in a day. Who cares if it takes the next ten years, in ten years you'll have a car that is priceless.

[CubbyChowder]

Just wanted to pop in and say thank you to the last few guys who took the time to comment on my thread, reading stuff like that makes my day and makes me miss working on this thing so bad.

I was having a weird night a few nights ago and typed up a full "for sale" ad for the Roundie Revival. I basically decided that it was time to let it go and that I wasn't in the place to have a project of this stature anymore. Now that I am self employed and depend on my shop as my livelihood, I barely have time for any personal projects at all anymore. While it has its total advantages, it's just different, and my priorities have shifted.

I spent a few hours typing up the ad, outlining all the work I had done to it, going through all the pictures and summing up all my expenses thus far. Finally it came time to hit the "submit new thread" button and I just couldn't get myself to click it. Reflecting on the entire build was a trip down memory lane at this point, and I started to feel uneasy at the thought of giving it up. This car taught me many skills and it's the reason why I am trying to make a living for myself doing what I love to do.

Even though the extra money and valuable shop space would be nice to have back at this point, I can't fathom passing this project on to someone else, so I decided that I will be finishing this project following my original plans, even though it will take a lot longer than I anticipated. I won't be able to invest in the 2002 anytime soon as I'm trying to build up my shop with new tools and equipment, but I'm hoping that it will eventually all pay off and I'll finally be able to afford to finish this project to my standards.

In the mean time, the '02 will be patiently sitting in the corner of my shop while I work my ass off to make shit happen.

Thank you to everyone who has followed this build and taken the time to offer positive input and feedback, you guys are the best! I can't wait to start posting progress on this project again!

[gt_james]

I spent the past few evenings reading through this, It's threads like this that really inspire my love of cars, your work is amazing to see. It shows what can be done when you try. It's great having a thread with so many cool detailed pictures and very humble write ups

Pretty much my favourite thread ever

Keep going, I can't wait for updates

[SeattleStance]

Great Job

I have not looked at this thread in a couple months. Im loving all the progress and mods.

[99sil-teg]

So I was going through your build on the get rag 245 and I'm curious, it appears that you are going with your shifter from your 02 but I've read that most recommend doing the IE shifter set up but will it be find with the 02 one? I'm shopping parts right now for mine and the one in my 02 I just rebuilt earlier this year so I wouldn't mind reusing it if it doesn't cause issues.

[SliPsY]

Man, it's almost 2am here and I've finished reading this, every night i took my phone and started reading your thread as a good night story literally haha, so much love and work in this gem. Cant you like atleast update the '02 with something? Like new tails or so? But yeah reality sucks sometimes, i understand that money is the issue, which is the perfect time for making those roof racks and tables and turning them into money! Anyway good luck with every path you choose man, cheers

[CubbyChowder]

haha damnit I'm sorry guys!