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Refresh of an 02 for the purposes of creating a reliable daily driver

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Body Modifications

While I was refreshing the car, I wanted to make some changes to the body.  While at the body shop for the floor repair, I had them close the impact bumper holes and shave off the reflector lights.  I installed a chrome rear bumper,  a set of euro turn signals and some nicer belt line trim.  These were all extra/spare from my 73tii project that weren't good enough to put on that car.  I went with a pair of driving lights and mounting brackets from Kooglewerks.  I like the end result and I didn't

Djthom

Djthom

Interior Refurbishment

The interior had its good points and its low points.  The good news was the door and rear interior panels and front seat covers were in excellent condition.  The dash had the usual crack, but only the one crack and otherwise good shape.  The low points were the rear seat covers, carpet and most significantly, all of the seat pads were discriminating.    I started with a new carpet kit over the freshly painted interior.  I ordered new rear seat covers from Aardvark.   I purchased polyur

Djthom

Djthom

Necessary Repairs

The car was fairly solid in the key areas.  One significant issue was there had been a mouse nest under the backseat which resulted in a hole in the floor behind the driver seat.   There was also some rot in the trunk as a result around the fuel tank support.  A new floor panel came with the car, so I had that installed and new metal put into the trunk in the required areas.    I stripped the interior and trunk, disinfected and cleaned everything, addressed any surface rust with Eastwood convert

Djthom

Djthom

Project Rationale

Over the past several years I identified a gap in my garage - a driver level classic that can be enjoyed on a daily basis.  Having 3 kids has limited how often I can find time to take out my MG.  Concern over conditions ranging from weather to security has meant not using the MG or 911.  The 73 02tii I'm restoring will be in the same camp - too nice to take out in inclement weather or where there is a possibility of damage.   My solution?  Acquire a solid 02 driver level and transform

Djthom

Djthom

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