the car looks great ! I love the color also

Seen at one of our Seattle area coffee events.


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1398993004.jpg

Nice! I love the 2002. Perfect color for this car.

Are those weber sidedraft DCOEs? Have the same thing in my MB.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1332373213.jpg

I have an E46 M3 as my DD. I would love to put that S54 engine in a CSL or 2002.
Those flared out 2002's that you guys are posting are making me drool.

This pedestrian car turned fire-breather stuff drives me wild...like dating a bespectacled girl next door who, as it turns out, is a pent-up nympho hard-body!!

Yes, they are the 40 DCOEs! I really like the 190SL, such great lines. ;)

Good for you Mike! It looks fantastic!

I did the same, sold everything I had of value to buy my '02 and took it with me to the community college (while in still in highschool).

Unfortunately, it had accident damage hiding under >1" of bondo...

Before:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1399086247.jpg

After:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1399086467.jpg


Soon after, I sold the car to an extended family member to help pay for school. It was given to his 16yr-old for his b-day. It was not cared for...

------------------Fast forward ~17 years---------------------

This was taken last week . The city dragged it off their property as it was in violation of the Derelict Vehicle By-Law.

My brother happened to be driving by and snapped this pic:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1399087070.jpg

:mad::mad::mad:

Sorry for the highjack. Keep up the good work. You will be glad you have these skills for many years to come :)

Tim K

uff-da! A shot to the plums.

Happy with the transition.....From this....
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1400993043.jpg

To this....
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1400993112.jpg

and it only took me 4 years ;)

Absolutely gorgeous car, Mike. Four years isn't bad at all-I know a few people who are taking 10 years plus to finish up restorations, real life seems to get in the way...

Still color sanding & buffing....but getting closer to reassembly.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1407818312.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1407818327.jpg

two words - Willow Springs

I hear you, Todd, loud & clear! :)

I'm just down the street. Let me know when you're headed that way I'd love to see it in person.

I love what you have done with the 2002. Digital drool.

Please keep updating, especially when you get it on the track.

Man, I luv it!!!! That thing is so racey looking!!!

Thanks for the kind words folks!

Kevin, I've been meaning to come by, haven't made the time. Soon though...Hope all's good!

Any time you're in the Valley,
New address 10950 Tuxford St. unit 11 Sun Valley 91352
same phone number 818 786 2181

Blog & pictures here:
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/blog/118/entry-272-a-boxy02/

Few more pics post color sanding & buffing...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1429852983.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1429853013.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1429853054.jpg