Back from death- the revival of a 74 BMW 2002

[Heist]

Most of my ideas end up with a car, big metal chain, and welding it to a work bench. I mean you could always weld a tab, but might as well just make a clean cut around it at the bottom pull it out and reweld it. I would try a lot more heat and something strapped to the slide weight (like a sledge hammer) 02's suck. If you do weld it, make sure you take your time and get a nice seam and have it perfectly straight. I would grind down the weld after that and weld a collar around the point you welded, just to be positive... if you're not 100% on your welding.

[rhoderacer]

So after spending 9 hours straight on the 02 today, I managed to nearly finish the driver side rear fender. The rear fenders take so much time to make smooth and look right. I also sanded down the back of the car and layed a few coats of primer. With h2oi officially 60 days away, I'm going to need to push hard to finish her. More work to be done tomorrow night after work.

[wobbie]

So after spending 9 hours straight on the 02 today, I managed to nearly finish the driver side rear fender. The rear fenders take so much time to make smooth and look right. I also sanded down the back of the car and layed a few coats of primer. With h2oi officially 60 days away, I'm going to need to push hard to finish her. More work to be done tomorrow night after work.

You and I both have a lot to do before H2o...

[CubbyChowder]

keep up the hard work!

[rhoderacer]

I got some more work done on saterday but then my appendix decided to rupture. After spending a few days in the E.R. I get to go home today. I was told to take it easy and relax for a few days, but I can't promise the doctor anything. And he never said I couldn't work on a car��.

[speakerboy]

That's kind of a bummer. Remember that Doogie Houser episode where Wanda's appendix burst and Doogie had to save her? That's the first thing I thought of.

I really like the idea of the flat green with copper accents, and I think this car will pull it off. Good luck!

[99sil-teg]

Nice progress, sucks about the ER visit, gotta love how life throws you shit when you have stuff to get done.

[rhoderacer]

started the week like this




ended the day like this

the rear fender needs a little more work but I'm happy with the progress. I also managed to weld in the sunroof and get the trunk lid finished. I dropped the driveshaft today to replace the clutch. Surprisingly there were no stubborn bolts. tomorrow I can pull the tranny and swap out the clutch.

[99sil-teg]

So nuts man, nice progress

[fish_tailin]

awesome build man!

[Dylanhat]

Those are big ass fender flares

[Dwob]

dont like the angle of those flares at all, do not flow with the car at all :/

[rhoderacer]

All moved in. A couple friends and I decided to rent out a old mill to keep all of our projects in one place. I love the size of the building and the rustic feel it has.

my 02 next to the 240 rb25det and 74 Datsun 260z.



Across the building, a square tail is awaiting a restoration. kind of weird that 2 76 2002s are under the same roof.

[montgomery]

Renting an old mill for a shop is one of the coolest things I have ever heard.

[bianchini]

How much does something like that cost? rent per month wise...