2002 pic
 

HOLY F'ing sweet!!!!

I love 'o2's!

Definitely on my "list"


I love bimmers

That's about the only car I'd consider giving up my 993 to get (another one of). Sure wish I had fixed and kept my first one.

Thanks guys! I'm taking an autobody class at my local comm. college. It used to look like this a few years back...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1303102147.jpg

Obligatory engine pic...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1303102566.jpg

Here's one I saw recently:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y18...a/DSC_0530.jpg

I love those cars!

Very nice! Please post more pics as you progress!

Where are you taking that class?

yeah
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1303136271.jpg

Someone posted a pastel-colored 2002 a few years ago. It was green, yellow, or maybe orange. That car was fokking hot. When I get into an older car again, it's going to be a 2002 or original mini bastard style.

Hey Mike,
I too would be interested in where you're taking the class. I know West Valley Occupational Center in Woodland Hills has a program but it's 5 days a week during the day and I'd never be able to do it. Damn career, it gets in the way of all my hobbies!

Michael

I'm taking the Auto Collision Repair and Painting class in the evenings, twice a week at El Camino Community College in Torrance. Mr. Rodriguez is my instructor, great guy. Lecture (sometimes) at 530-600 and then ~3-4 hours of hands-on shop time to work on your ride. The cost is $120 for the class and a $20/car shop fee for doing body work all semester and another $20/car when you shoot the color on it. I'm on my 2nd semester now (will most likely need a third). Learning alot!

http://www.erikaslist.com/pictures/BMW_2207.jpg

Here's mine. Fun cars, very popular with other drivers, big time attention getter. The unpleasant surprise was how easily they rust, might as well have bought an Alfa GTV instead if I'd known. On the plus side, parts are definitely cheaper than 911 stuff... unfortunately those are not really "worth" restoring, financially speaking, but I'm having fun nevertheless...

Converted from carb to EFI, 4 to 5 speed box, rear brakes to discs, bigger better Radiator.. Still a lot of cosmetics to do...

Thanks for the info Mike! Getting to Torrence at 5:30 may be challenging. I guess I'll have to stick to the Welding class I'm taking on the weekends at Glendale College. BTW, you car is looking GREAT! I can't wait to see it when it's done!

Take care,
Michael

I assume that's 5:30 PM? This isn't clear. :cool:

Michael: Yup, 530pm is a bit harsh, traffic-wise. I took a TIG welding class at El Cam a few semesters back, excellent class. I can't wait to see it when it's finished either!


Deschodt: Looks good, cosmetically, to me!

Very nice, the flared 2002s and 3.0 CSLs are some of my favorite bimmers.

Finally painted it last wednesday at school.....that was a long process!! Need to color-sand & buff now, then reassembly. ;)

Bodywork is really straight...blocked it 3 times. Thanks to Porsche962 for the color code/recipe!

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1398896838.jpg

It's funny. When I saw this thread, I was sort of,"Ho Hum. Another 2002. Hmm fender flares. That's nice."

Then you posted that pic with the final color.
Damn!
I guess I'm a sucker for blue hot rods.

Good work.
Les

Sweet, Mike.

The 2002 is the only BMW, other than the two wheeled variety, I ever lusted for. Nice ride Mike, congrats !

Laguna Seca Blue?

Such a great color. Really looking forward to seeing more as it progresses.

Schweet

Looks great, Mike! Is that a 2002 color (Pastel Blue?) or something else?

Love the color!

I sort of dig this onehttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1398916458.jpg

Thanks Todd, let's see if I can hold on to this one for a while...would love to take it to Streets of Willow & Laguna Seca.

Hi Steve, it's actually a Porsche color, from the Glasurit 55 paint line from the late 50s-early 60s;
Oslo Blue.

Thanks for the kind words, folks! I'll try to post pics when I begin reassembly.

Beautiful!

Wow!! Beautiful!

That's looking great, Mike!

Dude! Looks awesome. Nice work!

Like I needed to open this thread:D


Nice!

back to scanning the ads, Paul. ;)

So... are you going to keep or sell? ;)

Very nice job!

Not to hijack, but pulling the engine on my recently acquired o2 right now(taking a break). I'd have to say it's the next best thing to a 911. This car is a blast to drive, even in mines sorry state. It's so true, more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow.

Definately going to keep this one. :)

I've managed to learn to build/rebuild everything on this 2002 with the exception of the transmission (which will be upgraded to the 5 speed soon). This will reduce the cost of maintenance for sure. The 930 was a different story...


Thanks again for the kind words folks!! I'm really enjoying the process on this one. ;)

Weird video...wish they would have focused more on the car and less on the guy and the music, but I always wanted an "M2"
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