Category: BMW 2002
More Pics of The Car…Day 22
Just a few more pics of the car. Another 2002 guy went down to Los Panchos and dropped his car off. He took a few pics of my car while he was there.
21 Days In…Paint update!
Ok the car has been south of the border for 3 weeks Ramiro sent me some pics today of the progress. Looks like 3/4 of the cat is primered. All the holes are filled. Windows are out and rust repair spots are completed. Drivers side … Continue reading21 Days In…Paint update!
Built…Not Bought! Euro “style” turn signals! Pt. 1
My hot rod restoration buddy used to say this to me all the time. Better to build it than to buy it. So I was thinking outside the box and decided to try and modify my existing US turn signals. The US signals and bulky … Continue readingBuilt…Not Bought! Euro “style” turn signals! Pt. 1
14 Days In
At the halfway point. The car has been in the shop for 14 days. The body work is in process and the parts are getting cleaned up to get put on the car when finished. I’m looking to get a few more parts for the … Continue reading14 Days In
Bumper polishing Pt. 1 Rear Bumper
So in the time that the car is in Mexico, I am going to clean and polish all the parts that are going back onto the car. The biggest things are the bumpers. I got them fairly cheap used. The rear having a few dings … Continue readingBumper polishing Pt. 1 Rear Bumper
9 Days In…
Its been over a week now. No new info yet on the car other than talking to Ramiro twice and him telling me it’s on schedule. I plan on going down next week to see the progress. I also need to take them the air … Continue reading9 Days In…
Waiting Game…Day 2
Day 2. The car is in process now and it’s only day 2 of about 28 days. I have a busy work schedule which helps but it’s still like a kid waiting for Christmas knowing there’s a shiny BMX bike next to the tree. TORTURE! … Continue readingWaiting Game…Day 2
Long Term Project: Coilovers! Step 1
In General there are 3 types of projects I have. Immediate for urgent needs and repairs. Short term which are upgrades or repairs to be done soon, usually within 30 days, and long term, like 6 month projects. Here is one of my long term … Continue readingLong Term Project: Coilovers! Step 1
Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement
Hopefully this will put to rest my clutch pedal saga. I have replaced the clutch pedal return spring and now I have found a leak in the clutch master cylinder. Because of this I have had to adjust the pedal so I get more pressure … Continue readingClutch Master Cylinder Replacement