SoCal Vintage BMW Gallery
Here is a gallery of the SoCal Vintage BMW meet. Cool stuff…Enjoy!
Tag: Fjord Blue
SoCal BMW Vintage Meet…Soul Searching!
Over the weekend I went to SoCal Vintage BMW meet. I saw some of the cooler, and wildest BMW 2002s on the planet. My buddy Le Tran (2002garageworks.com) showed up with a square tail Fjord 2002 that he is restoring for a client. Well it … Continue readingSoCal BMW Vintage Meet…Soul Searching!
Beauty Shot! August 18
New Section! This is where I will post a 2002 pic every week that inspires me…If others want to submit for this, I am all for it! I will be trying to stretch my photo knowledge to create the best pics I can and display … Continue readingBeauty Shot! August 18
Center Console: More Progress
Last update I began focusing on getting the shifter surround in better shape. I filled the hole I drilled for a switch and applied a coat of bond to remove the texture from it. Well its been about 5 coats of primer and lots … Continue readingCenter Console: More Progress
Center Console…More Progress!
Every day I get closer and closer to completion. Heres what I did today! Screwed on my modified mounting brackets to the face plate. The idea is that I can lower the face down onto the bolts that are screwed into sides of … Continue readingCenter Console…More Progress!
Center Console….Moving Forward!
So I have now begun the next phase of the project. So far I have measured and made the face plate, decided on using wood, bent the wood. Now I want to fine tune things. I proceeded to grind down the sides and make things … Continue readingCenter Console….Moving Forward!
Center Console….Taking Shape!
The last update we talked about the decision to bend wood versus 3D printing. I went to Ganahl Lumber and talked to a wood specialist. They deal in big projects so my little 8.5″ x 11″ piece if wood was basically scrap wood for them. … Continue readingCenter Console….Taking Shape!
Mt Baldy Vintage BMW Car Drive!
Took the car to the Mt. Baldy Vintage BMW drive. This is a very cool drive through the local mountains. It was a nice sunny day, not too hot, in the 80’s. It was nice to see some cool 2002s. Some stock and completely restored, … Continue readingMt Baldy Vintage BMW Car Drive!
Big Brakes Pt. 2
A While back I installed the Volvo calipers and 320 hubs and rotors on the front of the car. Now is the time to balance the brakes out. The increased braking power is nice in the front, but I can feel the rears being … Continue readingBig Brakes Pt. 2
3 Year Anniversary!
It’s been 3 years since I have owned Blue. Its been a dream to own such an amazing car! The honeymoon is not over by far. The updates have been slow coming because I have not done anything1 I have just been driving it. Thats … Continue reading3 Year Anniversary!