Jump to content
  • When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

Father/Son 1976 BMW 2002 Rebuild Project


tigerman99515

Recommended Posts

Hello everyone,

New to this blog so bear with me.

My son and I are restoring my 76' 2002. We are just starting out, have pulled the engine and are hauling it to the machine shop. We are new to restoring a car although we have lots of experience working on cars.

The car:

- Engine is shot - needs complete rebuild/possibly swap

- Some rust in the rear panels - I expect to find some more as we go

- Body looks solid and straight

The plan:

- Rebuild engine to normal specs

- Keep car original as much as possible with some exceptions

- Upgrades to include brakes, struts and wheels

- Keep and use original interior if possible

We are taking the car done to bare metal to repaint. Does it matter whether I change the color from the original red/rot - am I destroying something by doing that?

Thanks in advance to you all. We will be posting pictures here and posting questions to the general discussion forum as well.

We look forward to your ideas, comments and sugguestions.

Tiger and Spence

post-4874-13667632077071_thumb.jpeg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Have fun! Paint it whatever color suits you (it's not a tii or an early rare car)... Unless local smog inspection requires all the stock emissions equipment, I highly recommend you ditch it!!

Rebuild the thing with a tii exhaust manifold, and without all the emissions crap and you'll be MUCH happier. Other than that, just have fun!

Can't wait to see the updates.

(==\___| SQARY02|___/==)

1975 Millie the Falcon (Originally Polaris, currently Primer-Grey/Spa-Blue)

1975 Eamon the Golden Nugget (Originally Golf, currently several other yellows, someday Dakar)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

My son and I just spent the past year doing the same thing to our 73 tii. It was a great experience. Take your time and have fun with it. Are you stripping the interior out to paint inside the shell as well? We did, it makes a big difference.

Paint it what ever color you want.

Looking forward to seeing the photos.

Regards,

Mike

73 tii #2764014

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...
  • 3 weeks later...

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • BMW Neue Klasse - a birth of a Sports Sedan

    BMW Neue Klasse - a birth of a Sports Sedan

    Unveiling of the Neue Klasse Unveiled in 1961, BMW 1500 sedan was a revolutionary concept at the outset of the '60s. No tail fins or chrome fountains. Instead, what you got was understated and elegant, in a modern sense, exciting to drive as nearly any sports car, and yet still comfortable for four.   The elegant little sedan was an instant sensation. In the 1500, BMW not only found the long-term solution to its dire business straits but, more importantly, created an entirely new
    History of the BMW 2002 and the 02 Series

    History of the BMW 2002 and the 02 Series

    In 1966, BMW was practically unknown in the US unless you were a touring motorcycle enthusiast or had seen an Isetta given away on a quiz show.  BMW’s sales in the US that year were just 1253 cars.  Then BMW 1600-2 came to America’s shores, tripling US sales to 4564 the following year, boosted by favorable articles in the Buff Books. Car and Driver called it “the best $2500 sedan anywhere.”  Road & Track’s road test was equally enthusiastic.  Then, BMW took a cue from American manufacturers,
    The BMW 2002 Production Run

    The BMW 2002 Production Run

    BMW 02 series are like the original Volkswagen Beetles in one way (besides both being German classic cars)—throughout their long production, they all essentially look alike—at least to the uninitiated:  small, boxy, rear-wheel drive, two-door sedan.  Aficionados know better.   Not only were there three other body styles—none, unfortunately, exported to the US—but there were some significant visual and mechanical changes over their eleven-year production run.   I’ve extracted t
  • Upcoming Events

  • Supporting Vendors

×
×
  • Create New...