Now that the BBS wheels have been redrilled I wanted to fully refurbish them. So that means polishing the lips to a mirror shine. Putting a few coats of paint on the centers and also painting the hex nut on the center caps. First I … Continue readingBBS Wheel rehab!
The car went into the paint booth Friday on day 47!!! I took a trip down to look at the progress. Things are getting close! Headliner installation has begun and is almost finished! The car will dry and cure, then get we sanded and … Continue reading49 Days In: Painted!
I have been searching for wheels for the 02. I wanted something classic looking, yet unique. I also wanted something that fit properly and DEFINITELY 15″. So that left only a few options. 15×7 ET25 is the most aggressive fitment for a 2002. My current … Continue reading15″x6.5″ BBS RZ Lightweights Fill and Drill
Latest update from Ramiro at Los Panchos. The hood is off for the repair to the hood supports. Here are some pics. Looks like the rest of the block sanding has been done. Not much more to do except paint it, wetsand it and polish. … Continue reading42 days in…Getting Closer!
Day 40. Wow…its been a LONG time since I have driven my baby! We are down to about a week to go. According to Ramiro the car will be sprayed today or tomorrow and then polished next week. It will get the headliner done next … Continue readingDay 40….Countdown Continues…Turn signals completed!
So after a pretty long journey to the border with lits of Saturday traffic I got to Los Panchos and saw the car. Well the bodywork is indeed nearly done. One door is repaired and back on the car and the other door is 90% … Continue readingDay 34…Tijuana Visit
So we are over 4 weeks at this point but it’s partially my fault. Circumstances beyond my control have prevented me from getting down there in the past 2 weeks and so the progress is stalled. They are finished with the bodywork. Car. Is primered … Continue readingDay 32…the countdown is on.
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.
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!