Date: 3-21-08 07:07 From: chad in Gig Harbor Subject: First 2002 project
Hello everyone,
I am new to the forum, although I have already posted a few question, and just picked up my first 2002 (after growing up with 510’s). I have started the task of repainting the car and was amazed how solid the car was. The only surface rust was from the front bumper pushing in the front fender. After the paint job the next step will be replacing the engine (bought it with a bad one) and updating the suspension. I am very excited to finish the car and will keep updating the thread.
Chad Wallin
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Date: 3-21-08 07:38 From: BLUNT in Wayzata,Minnesota, gods country Subject: Re: First 2002 project
welcome chad. try posting the pics again. wed like to see it _________________
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Date: 3-21-08 07:55 From: chad in Gig Harbor Subject: Re: First 2002 project
Do the pictures not show up?
Date: 3-22-08 10:56 From: BLUNT in Wayzata,Minnesota, gods country Subject: Re: First 2002 project
chad wrote:
Do the pictures not show up?
not for me. i see no pixels at all _________________
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Date: 3-22-08 02:29 From: cmartin93 Subject: Re: First 2002 project
Looks solid. Planning on adding another pedal?
Date: 3-22-08 08:45 From: chad in Gig Harbor Subject: Re: First 2002 project
oh ya another pedal will be going in. I cant wait to have it finished and cant sleep at night because I constantly think of whats next. LOL.
Date: 3-26-08 07:55 From: chad in Gig Harbor Subject: Re: First 2002 project
I picked up some spare parts today that were on the local craigslist and have a new question for the forum. I picked up a new hood for my project (the one on the car has rust around the bump stop) and would like to know how people in the past have reattached the hood skin to the two center supports? I will also be selling some of the stuff (fenders and a dash) once I get some pics so keep an eye on the classifieds.
Date: 3-30-08 05:42 From: pkuchay in Naugatuck, CT Subject: Re: First 2002 project
I know how you feel about the excitement. This was my first weekend with my 02 since last fall and I had a blast......no tickets either!! Keep us posted as the project moves forward please. _________________ 1973 2002 (S-14 completed, still need to add Alpha N and CF airbox)
BMW 135i
Date: 3-30-08 05:43 From: pkuchay in Naugatuck, CT Subject: Re: First 2002 project
I know how you feel about the excitement. This was my first weekend with my 02 since last fall and I had a blast......no tickets either!! Keep us posted as the project moves forward please. _________________ 1973 2002 (S-14 completed, still need to add Alpha N and CF airbox)
BMW 135i
Date: 3-30-08 08:18 From: chad in Gig Harbor Subject: Re: First 2002 project
I love your 02 and I actually want mine to look similar.
I spent the weekend doing some sanding and hopefully next week will be doing the same. I have strong goals for the project so with all luck will be posting regularly.
On another note, the suroof seal thats on the body, will a new seal come with a stainless steel trim? Thanks.
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Date: 4-8-08 09:16 From: chad in Gig Harbor Subject: Re: First 2002 project
Finished the trunk last weekend and hit the trouble spots with POR 15. Hopefully I will be spraying some DP this weekend and start working towards the top coat.
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Date: 4-20-08 09:27 From: chad in Gig Harbor Subject: Re: First 2002 project
I had a successful weekend.
Date: 4-20-08 09:53 From: 70roundtail02 in Pullman/Olympia Subject: Re: First 2002 project
lookin sexy well done....is it the original color or a different bmw color? _________________ 1970-resto/mod =money drain
1973 Charmonix, mhh clean
GO COUGS
Date: 4-21-08 10:12 From: chad in Gig Harbor Subject: Re: First 2002 project
Oh no there is a coug on the forum LOL
It is actually a different color that I already had for another project
Go Huskies
Date: 4-21-08 04:20 From: pldlnr in Seattle, Wa Subject: Re: First 2002 project
I stopped by Chad's garage the other day to see how the project's coming. I have to say he is doing top notch work. Removing all the rust and doing a very thorough job of it. The paint looks great. That is going to be a very nice car.
pldlnr _________________ "All you care about is those cars."---My wife
Date: 4-21-08 08:17 From: oz_tom in Melbourne - Australia Subject: Re: First 2002 project
Wow, making great progress Chad... keep updating please! _________________
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74 - Blacky
Date: 4-21-08 08:56 From: 70roundtail02 in Pullman/Olympia Subject: Re: First 2002 project
mhh...husky...mhhh maybe i won't offer to help. jk I'm done this summer so if you need help I GUESS could...
Date: 6-4-08 10:10 From: chad in Gig Harbor Subject: Re: First 2002 project
Just finished painting and starting to put it back together.
Date: 6-4-08 03:12 From: 742002 in Vermont Subject: Re: First 2002 project
Looks really great! Nothing like new paint to get enthusiastic about putting a car back together!
Tyrel
Date: 6-4-08 09:52 From: chad in Gig Harbor Subject: Re: First 2002 project
A few more pics after today.
Date: 6-6-08 07:29 From: H_Krix in Atlanta, Ga Subject: Re: First 2002 project
there's just something about an '02 on jackstands...
Beautiful work man, keep it up. _________________ click signature above for my resto blog
Date: 6-11-08 10:12 From: chad in Gig Harbor Subject: Re: First 2002 project
now a change from bodywork (just a clean and new gaskets)
Date: 6-12-08 09:37 From: H_Krix in Atlanta, Ga Subject: Re: First 2002 project
thats an interesting water pump pulley... is that stock '02?
Just noticed the MGB GT in the first shot... looks like a 71 maybe, is that yours too? Love those cars, I had a 73 MGB convertible a while ago, so much fun to drive. _________________ click signature above for my resto blog
Date: 6-12-08 01:00 From: chad in Gig Harbor Subject: Re: First 2002 project
It's a 68 that I have for a parts car. My Dad and I are restoring my grandfathers 63 MGB. I have many projects in the background of the 02 pics.
-72 2002
-63 MGB
- Rally Car (97 Z24 Cavalier)
-72 Euro CSI that a friend and I picked up
Lots of projects........
Oh and the engine is from a 79 320 and just put the pull on so I dont toss parts away. I am hopping that the electric fan still works.
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