Introduction...

[dewbscott]

Hi -

I'm new to the forum, was recommended to join by mlytle in Alexandria...I live in Tampa and have a '71 2002 (stock) sitting in my garage with a wife who is patiently waiting for me to have it restored as her daily driver/commuter car. We're looking for a good shop/resource in the Southwest Florida area (Tampa/Orlando/Bradenton) - Need to know where to start. Photos of the Beemer can be found here:

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Thanks;

Don

[M3M3]

welcome Don!

looks like you have a great project there. i am sure the florida crew can hook you up...Greg?

(your link does not seem to work though, glad i got it directly from you!)

http://www.network-monkey.net/index.php?option=com_joomgallery&func=viewcategory&catid=5&startpage=1&substartpage=1&Itemid=53#category

[jgerock]

Welcome to the madness that is all about these little cars..

Reviewing your photo album, the car looks like a rainbow of colors.

Originally Golf (yellow) with the trunk similar to Malaga (maroon) but exterior resprayed in either Florida, Sahara or ?

The VIN pointed me to the 2002 registry where it was for sale on eBay in 2009 then went to a guy in Oklahoma City. I see the OK plate in the trunk.

Any good background you can share?

[dewbscott]

Hi Jim -

Yes, the car is a rainbow of colors - three, I think - it does look like it was originally yellow, then semi-detail-sprayed orange, and most recently hastily done in what I would consider "Glidden House Paint" in some off-white color. Personally, I'd like to bring it back to its original color, but my wife really wants a brandywine/tan interior combo. Regardless, I think it needs to go down to bare metal so the true body condition can be seen.

I don't have any other history on the car other than what you've already found - I bought the car from the guy in Oklahoma in early 2011 and had it shipped here - he wanted to restore it or turn it into a road racer...I think it's decent enough to restore, but I'm not an expert...rocker panels and shock tower mounts look okay. It's been sitting in my garage since I bought it...reminding me daily that it's there, waiting for some TLC.

Thanks;

Don

[jgerock]

Don -

I vote you keep it the original Golf. Remind your wife it is a "safety color".

[dewbscott]

I totally agree...if you don't mind my asking, where did you find the history on the ebay sale? I did register it with the 2002 Registry after I bought it, but I would like to know more about it as well.

Thanks;

Don

[Koblenz]

Just saw the post. Welcome! Nice looking car!

I'm in Orlando. I can def recommend my Tech. Jim at German Motorwerks, 407.699.4151. Great 02 specialist.

If you need bodywork, Steve, two bays down. At the moment he has two 02s (one with a roof change) and a third on the way to paint.

We are starting to form up a fair size 02 group in Orlando. Swap Meet on March 17th. Email me if you want to stay in contact.

Welcome again!