BMW 2002 Restoration in LA/SoCal?

[kbmb02]

Any suggestions? Anywhere in Southern CA is fine, I can tow the car to where it needs to go!

There's a fellow named Tom Cleave who really knows his way around 2002's - factory trained in Germany, owned a shop in the Marina, avid racer and can now be found with several 02's on hand at Ronin Autowerks in Fullerton.

He'd be a fine choice to have the car inspected, parts installed and get everything in fine working order - then find yourself a body shop for paint. Email me for more contact info. -KB

[bmw_jeff]

That car is really nice! I love the interior. The dash isn't even that bad, mine looks like that. I haven't changed mine because I know it will just keep cracking.

Don't worry, it won't keep cracking if you keep it out of the sun/heat for long periods. If you garage it or use a good car cover, it should be fine. Assuming you get a used dash in good shape (not dryed out and about to crack) or have it restored. Sounds like you live in LA, so high heat is no problem but a few days a year, just keep it inside and cool on those 95+ deg days. And use a conditioning product on the vinyl to keep it supple. Remember: SUN = BAD for old cars.

[carnal_c30]

emails and phone calls being made, trying to figure out this soon. its tough because I know that a serious estimate needs the car down there, so I'll be working on that

thanks for your help! I appreciate all the suggestions, when the project is done I'll definitely have pictures and try to come out to some events!

[bmw_jeff]

+1 on Ray's comment. The body shop is in the street along the curb and the paint booth is a couple 2x4's nailed together covered in dusty plastic.

Sounds like a quality place...in Tiajuana.

[Guest Anonymous]

I am the original owner and daily driver of a 1974 BMW 2002. Bill Holmes is top notch A+ #1. Hands down the best mechanic I have ever worked with. He knows and truly cares about the cars. Great guy too.

[Pierre]

Call Jack at JF Pro BMW in Van Nuys.

818 285 2385.

Reasonable and knowledgeable. You have to look past the rough edges of his character.

[OriginalOwner]

perhaps LimeySteve in Whittier, he posts on this forum.

http://limeworkspeedshop.com/

Cheers,

Carl