1972 BMW 2002 Full Restoration

[JJ Drive on]

Hello,

 

Thought I would share my journey and continue to post if others are interested.  I received this car about a year or so ago and spent a lot of time researching prior to starting.  I have little experience with cars and/or restoration but a decent mechanical and electrical background.  I purchased a number of books and watched a lot of YouTube videos to get up to speed. 

 

I am starting with the interior and trying hard very hard to stick to my set goals each day.  Once completed, I am removing the engine, front, and rear suspension.  Luckily, I found a retried master mechanic with 50 years of experience to assist with the engine.  I don't have a definite plan yet, but it will be a resto-mod modern conveninces with EFI and a full electrical upgrade.  My biggest challenge to date is working out of the third stall of my garage with limited storage.  

 

I have attached photos of the work completed over the last three weeks. 

[Mark92131]

Looks pretty solid!  You'll know more when you get those tar sheets off the floorboards with some dry ice.  Have fun and welcome.

 

Mark92131

[JsnPpp]

Welcome and keep posting! Fun to tag along on the ride.

 

Looks like a nice foundation to start from. 

[bergie33]

21 minutes ago, Mark92131 said:

Looks pretty solid!  You'll know more when you get those tar sheets off the floorboards with some dry ice.  Have fun and welcome.

 

Mark92131

 

What Mark said ^^^.  Don't skip this step.

 

I detailed the dry ice adventure in my blog (link in my signature below).

[MurphinDC]

You have a keeper there.  Good luck with the restoration and keep posting!

 

Murph

[Mike Self]

One in that condition is what all prospective 02 owners dream of...

 

From the pictures you posted of the interior (contingent, or course on what's underneath the tar sheets on the floorboards) the typical "first floorboard rust spot" on the left hand forward corner of the driver's footwell (where cowl, floor and toeboard meet) looks sound.  Based on what looks like water streaks down the trunk's forward partition (behind the rear seat back) I'd also pull up the tar sheets under the back seat just to make sure a leaking back window gasket didn't pool water there...look first at the spot where the back seat riser meets the floorboard.  And check the spare tire well and inner rear wheel arches--other notorious rust spots.

 

Regardless, it looks like a great project that won't leave you frustrated with endless mission creep.  Welcome to the 02 fraternity/sorority, and don't be hesitant to ask questions.  Hope to see you at Mid America and/or Vintage in 2025!

 

mike

[JJ Drive on]

Thanks for the comments and great advice. 
 

I appreciate it. 

[72MetallicMalaga]

Keep us posted on progress!!

 

Also, would love to snag those steelies off ya if you ever get rid of them!! 😃