Back from death- the revival of a 74 BMW 2002

[99sil-teg]

Making some good progress!

[Ike]

i'm stunned about the work u did on those fenders they seem rock sollid
so lovin' this revival

[rhoderacer]

So the past few days have been tough to work on the 02. On sunday I cracked an oilpan in my daily going to staggered.


My friends have cooler cars than your friends.

i did manage to sand down the trunk lid. Its ready for primer.

[98z24ragtop]

I'm loving this build! Coming along nicely. And that red toyota pick-up/snow plow in the last pic looks rad, lol

[CubbyChowder]

That Bavaria looks super clean, I've never seen one in black. That tank you got is rad

[bostongrnM3]

wow how have i missed this thread, its so full of win

[B Rod]

seems a bit excessive on the filler.....arent you concerned its going to crack?

Apparently you missed the picture of someone standing on the passenger side flare, lol.

OP, nice work man. Very brave to do some of the things you're doing.

[rhoderacer]

I'm loving this build! Coming along nicely. And that red toyota pick-up/snow plow in the last pic looks rad, lol

Thanks man, I love the yota.

That Bavaria looks super clean, I've never seen one in black. That tank you got is rad

Yea, the car is pretty clean. I believe it is not an original color.

wow how have i missed this thread, its so full of win

thanks

Apparently you missed the picture of someone standing on the passenger side flare, lol.

OP, nice work man. Very brave to do some of the things you're doing.

Thanks a lot. This Is my first Time foing bodywork, so im still learning every day

[tobitightpants]

Apparently you missed the picture of someone standing on the passenger side flare, lol.

OP, nice work man. Very brave to do some of the things you're doing.

Just because someone could stand on it means nothing. I wasnt bashing the kid.I was simply asking a question.
I am local in Ri and have been around a long time.Perhaps we have met.perhaps we have not.regardless always nice to see people working on some older cars.We are flooded with new stuff.

[deutschman]

Apparently you missed the picture of someone standing on the passenger side flare, lol.

OP, nice work man. Very brave to do some of the things you're doing.

There is a lot of filler on this car. I am not ****** at all. I dig this car and what its becoming, but it is just a fact. OP is doing a good job, and its his first time doing body work. Mad props
How ever when you use the amount of filler that is being used here it can lead to filler cracking because of cold/hot expansion/contraction, and body flex. Does not matter if some one can stand on the fender or not. Over time things move, expand, contract, twist, get wet, and dry which makes body filler crack.

[rhoderacer]

Just because someone could stand on it means nothing. I wasnt bashing the kid.I was simply asking a question.
I am local in Ri and have been around a long time.Perhaps we have met.perhaps we have not.regardless always nice to see people working on some older cars.We are flooded with new stuff.

There is a lot of filler on this car. I am not ****** at all. I dig this car and what its becoming, but it is just a fact. OP is doing a good job, and its his first time doing body work. Mad props
How ever when you use the amount of filler that is being used here it can lead to filler cracking because of cold/hot expansion/contraction, and body flex. Does not matter if some one can stand on the fender or not. Over time things move, expand, contract, twist, get wet, and dry which makes body filler crack.

I agree with both of you and completely understand where you are coming from. There is built up filler on the roof and rear fenders. I hope it dosnt shift or crack but there is nothing I can really do about it. I don't plan on ever driving the car in the cold so mabe that will help

[deutschman]

I agree with both of you and completely understand where you are coming from. There is built up filler on the roof and rear fenders. I hope it dosnt shift or crack but there is nothing I can really do about it. I don't plan on ever driving the car in the cold so mabe that will help

Let me say again, I really like what your doing and I am not trying to get down on you in any way. Just some devils advocate type stuff
I think it will be fine for the short run, but may have to be addressed in a few years, especially if you live in a state where its not really hot and really cold like California.

[anttmann]

this entire build <3

[Tomahawk]

Loving this, great work on those fenders!
Keep up the good work!

[rhoderacer]

roof all smoothed out.

Chrome trim all welded shut.