and will grow to appreciate the simplicity of the car.

A 2002 was my first car too. I only wish I'd had a dad who was doing what you're doing. Hats off to you, sir.
-Ben

Top work! Make sure you keep us posted on how this project unfolds.
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hey what year that royal enfield in your garage lets see some pics
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REMEMBER SOME PEOPLE ARE ALIVE SIMPLY BECAUSE IT IS ILLEGAL TO SHOOT THEM

Here the latest update.

Last weekend, we pulled the good engine from the parts car and manage to get all the accessories off to make it basically a short block. The block was cleaned and Por-15 was applied.

This weekend we began by cleaning up all the smog stuff to put on the good engine. Started to reassemble using new gaskets and seals. We did run into a problem, our lower end "gasket kit" was short the gaskets for the upper timing chain cover. What a pisser!

All in all, it's going well. My son is doing a fantastic job and is learning a great deal as we go.

Hopefully next weekend, we'll get it installed.

For: us4736 in danbury CT

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hey what year that royal enfield in your garage lets see some pics

Thats my friends bike and this is his garage. I don't know that much about it except it's a 2003 remake of a 50's Royal Enfield. Thay are still being manufactured in India with upgraded electronics and such.
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Phil/Bomb Guy in Colorado
1991 E30 325ix
1975 2002 Automatic
1970 2002 M2
1958 Isetta 300
1966 Mustang
2003 Ford Sport Trac 4x4
1990 Nissan Pick-up

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We got the car running today and we got to drive her home. I had a little issue with the firing order, but once I figured it out she started without hesitation. She actually runs pretty well for a car that's been sitting about a year. The brake pedal takes a lot of effort to apply the brakes. I will try to put some fresh brake fluid and bleed the system and see what happens. The auto tranny leaks at the speedo shaft so time to replace the seal.

Now to enjoy her for a while, then off to the emissions testing. Once she passes emissions then she’ll get a fresh coat of paint.
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Phil/Bomb Guy in Colorado
1991 E30 325ix
1975 2002 Automatic
1970 2002 M2
1958 Isetta 300
1966 Mustang
2003 Ford Sport Trac 4x4
1990 Nissan Pick-up

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Congrats, Phil!!

Your son must be one happy kid.
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HarryPR
BMWCCA #19290

Here are some before pics prior to going to the body shop. I pulled off all the trim, glass and bumbers before sending it for paint.
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Phil/Bomb Guy in Colorado
1991 E30 325ix
1975 2002 Automatic
1970 2002 M2
1958 Isetta 300
1966 Mustang
2003 Ford Sport Trac 4x4
1990 Nissan Pick-up

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It will be painted in the orginal color, Malaga. My body/paint guy will be using PPG two -stage paint. The drivers door had the most damage. At some point in it's life the door brake broke and the door swung too far and dented it.
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Phil/Bomb Guy in Colorado
1991 E30 325ix
1975 2002 Automatic
1970 2002 M2
1958 Isetta 300
1966 Mustang
2003 Ford Sport Trac 4x4
1990 Nissan Pick-up

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Phil/Bomb Guy in Colorado
1991 E30 325ix
1975 2002 Automatic
1970 2002 M2
1958 Isetta 300
1966 Mustang
2003 Ford Sport Trac 4x4
1990 Nissan Pick-up

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Nearly finished. Looking forward to getting done, so I can get back to the M2 project.
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Phil/Bomb Guy in Colorado
1991 E30 325ix
1975 2002 Automatic
1970 2002 M2
1958 Isetta 300
1966 Mustang
2003 Ford Sport Trac 4x4
1990 Nissan Pick-up

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Phil/Bomb Guy in Colorado
1991 E30 325ix
1975 2002 Automatic
1970 2002 M2
1958 Isetta 300
1966 Mustang
2003 Ford Sport Trac 4x4
1990 Nissan Pick-up

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Custom made in gray.
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Phil/Bomb Guy in Colorado
1991 E30 325ix
1975 2002 Automatic
1970 2002 M2
1958 Isetta 300
1966 Mustang
2003 Ford Sport Trac 4x4
1990 Nissan Pick-up

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