MochaMike's 2002 Build Thread

[MochaMike]

Mods if this is the wrong place for this, please move it or message me.

 

I'm Mike (from Concord Ca), and just picked up my first 2002.
This will be my first car build so there will be some learning involved on my end.  However, I'm no stranger to new stuff, fabricating, or wrenching.
Prior to this I've worked on lots of rigs, just mainly for Off Road purposes.   I changed careers 8 years ago making my hobby a career.  I currently teach Auto Shop at Clayton Valley Charter HS in Concord, so I have access to pretty much any tool I need.

 

Current Condition

1975 2002 Basket Case

Has Sunroof

Minimal rust/a few dings

No Drivetrain

Front subframe is out/need to install it before I bring it home.

Exterior trim/lights etc has been removed but I'll get them.

 

Bought from my friend who has a shop.  It's been sitting for a few years.   He was planning on fixing it up, but got pre-occupied with his own 2002, as well as a few others.

 

Plans:

Since I'm starting with an almost clean slate, I'm been researching & thinking about my goals.

It won't be a classic restoration, but a resto-mod driver that I'd like to have fun with.

Not to piss off the purists, but plans as of now are:

Honda Engine (I have access to what I believe is a nice K engine that has been rebuilt.. .kinda a long story).
Honda S2000 AP1 Transmission (picked it up last week, needs synchros which are on order).

Once I get drivetrain squared away, plan is to make it drivable in close to stock condition.

 

Future upgrades planned:

Steering (newer BMW R&P)
Suspension upgrades

Brake upgrades (Volvo or whatever).

Upgraded rear/gears/LSD

Fender flares etc

Ditch rear seat and add a cage

 

[MochaMike]

My buddies other 2002s.... 

 

The HoneyBadger (he will be building a high end Honda drivetrain for it)
Extra parts car (Automatic).

Lastly his Turbo roller.

[MochaMike]

Where I come from....

62 IH Scout (what's left of it)

SBC350 on Propane, SM465 NP241/205 Doubler, 1 Tons (Spool/Detroit) , 39" Sticky Tires.

[2002iii]

Welcome to the club!

 

Good for you for turning your hobby into a career and teaching the next generation. I went through the college of Alameda automotive program.

 

Your plan's sound good except for the rack and pinion, many people have tried to improve the 2002 steering with a rack and pinion with little success.

 

Nice Scout with a Chevy drivetrain!! I had to work on a Scout with the stock drivetrain once, never again. Your Chevy drivetrain should be pretty much bulletproof and lots of fun!