Project: Plan - B (UPDATED JULY 24) VIDEO LINK

[Blake]

Alright guys here is My project

A 1976 BMW 2002 automatic that ran well, stopped well, and had some wierd electrial issues.

The engine was just fine... but didnt want to pass california smog, so I was unable to leave well enough alone. I HAD to go and get this to a nice state, I rescued it from a possiable death I ended up getting the car (plan named by my friend for $65 I kept the name because he is the one who sold it to me.

Than comes the s14 pics Ill limit it to 1

So I ripped the engine out and began the swap.

it sat like this for way too long, Waiting on little things like a new clutch, lew master and slave,

new pedal box, this leads me to another point a Friend on these forums gave me a rockin deal on a rusty pedal box, but after I got it I realised it was more rust than my sand blaster wanted to tackle So I removed the pedals themselves media blasted and painted them I proceded to put these into my Rust free automatic box (I am in wonderful California) and Drilled the holes for the Clutch it looks great!

I than put in the 1970 Chevy nova Raditaor which almost fit well only a few mods to the frame Rails.

Here is the engine in!!! it was tough! I Had to twist and Pry and everthing but it is in!!!!

[Blake]

Today I Test fitted the Radiator, it hits the water pump nub so I am gonna go m20 stlye and move the radiator up about 1/4 of an inch.

I almost got my carpet in today aswell, I got it form automotive custom interiors it looks great I custom ordered for my year with loop rather than cut pyle. it looks great and fits well, Alot of pieces, 14 total!!!!

I am gonna need some seats still. I am looking at some yokana seats, they are a no name brand that knocked off recaro and these seats are rivaling the quality of recaros from my experience,

If anyone has some e21 recaros they wanna unload for a nice price I may be interested!

Also if anyone would like to help me figure out how to install the 320 LSD I bought for the 02 I would be VERY greatful!

[robspeed]

terrific!! dan's m20 and now this!! hey lemmie guess on your contest.... 1989 toyota Landcruiser FJ62 ????? and NO i dont remember this from the chatroom, youve got it in your sig!! ;p

[Blake]

LMBO I AM AN IDIOT!!!!!

Ill t5ake some good pics of carpet today,

[Blake]

Here is my new Fuel line :

[Blake]

Along with the 0 gauge Hot line from the trunk to the engine bay

[Blake]

These lines are both on opposite sides,

Heres what I did for my drain back line and the oil cooler

[Blake]

Heres a higher quality pic of the engine

This pic shows I need a new brake booster

Awaiting a finished crossemember

[Blake]

THE CARPET!

like a 14 piece puzzle! almost fits great just a few minor mods required :-P

Looks great this is the one esty said was good, Auto custom interiors.

(Almost done)

also I am 19, and doing this on my own thats the reason It is taking so long (6 months almost) I keep running outta money and gotta save again.

[robspeed]

motor looks WEDGED in there! Hows that rad going to fit?! When do you think you will be able to try starting it up??

[Skippy_the_Bush_Kangaroo]

Blake I'd be really interested to know how you went with your gearbox install. I'm doing the s14/265 into an auto shortly and would be graeful to any info you can pass on.

[TMK-001]

Awesome mate! The car looks like it is going to be a blast...

Kudos for you goin at this so young! I'm 22 and would like to get this done in the next 12 months.

Todd

[Blake]

My only tips are these, (for the 5 speed,) Find a Good pedal box, I used a 320i master and slave for the clutch, in hind sight I should have mixed a 2002 master with a 320i slave to make fitment on the master easier,

Itement is easy, take your time, make sure the cross member you build keeps the engine flat,

I got my drive shaft from ireland

Shifter is rusty and still being modded, I have updates for you guys soon

[BLUNT]

keep it up blake. its great to see someone your age with the ability and interest in these old cars pull off a project like that. very nice

[Skippy_the_Bush_Kangaroo]

So have you had to cut the tunnel to make it fit, or just "massaged" it with a hammer?

What sort of a crossmember are you using?

I converted my auto to a five speed so I've taken care of the ancillaries like pedal box, shifter and MC.