First 2002 project

[chad]

Hello everyone,

I am new to the forum, although I have already posted a few question, and just picked up my first 2002 (after growing up with 510’s). I have started the task of repainting the car and was amazed how solid the car was. The only surface rust was from the front bumper pushing in the front fender. After the paint job the next step will be replacing the engine (bought it with a bad one) and updating the suspension. I am very excited to finish the car and will keep updating the thread.

Chad Wallin

[BLUNT]

welcome chad. try posting the pics again. wed like to see it

[chad]

Do the pictures not show up?

[BLUNT]

Do the pictures not show up?

not for me. i see no pixels at all

[cmartin93]

Looks solid. Planning on adding another pedal?

[chad]

oh ya another pedal will be going in. I cant wait to have it finished and cant sleep at night because I constantly think of whats next. LOL.

[chad]

I picked up some spare parts today that were on the local craigslist and have a new question for the forum. I picked up a new hood for my project (the one on the car has rust around the bump stop) and would like to know how people in the past have reattached the hood skin to the two center supports? I will also be selling some of the stuff (fenders and a dash) once I get some pics so keep an eye on the classifieds.

[pkuchay]

I know how you feel about the excitement. This was my first weekend with my 02 since last fall and I had a blast......no tickets either!! Keep us posted as the project moves forward please.

[pkuchay]

I know how you feel about the excitement. This was my first weekend with my 02 since last fall and I had a blast......no tickets either!! Keep us posted as the project moves forward please.

[chad]

I love your 02 and I actually want mine to look similar.

I spent the weekend doing some sanding and hopefully next week will be doing the same. I have strong goals for the project so with all luck will be posting regularly.

On another note, the suroof seal thats on the body, will a new seal come with a stainless steel trim? Thanks.

[chad]

Finished the trunk last weekend and hit the trouble spots with POR 15. Hopefully I will be spraying some DP this weekend and start working towards the top coat.

[chad]

I had a successful weekend.

[70roundtail02]

lookin sexy well done....is it the original color or a different bmw color?

[chad]

Oh no there is a coug on the forum LOL

It is actually a different color that I already had for another project

Go Huskies

[pldlnr]

I stopped by Chad's garage the other day to see how the project's coming. I have to say he is doing top notch work. Removing all the rust and doing a very thorough job of it. The paint looks great. That is going to be a very nice car.

pldlnr