engine and drivetrain Jack's Turbo-Prepping it for 02 fest this weekend:

[mattmcginn]

02 fest is going to be great this year!

We'll have 5 or 6 cars up there, some cars are being brought by us and some finished restorations driven up by customers.

We've been working hard on Jack's turbo and it took its maiden voyage on the road yesterday:

The car performed as it should with the only remedial action being another bleed and adjustment of the rear brakes.

Engine-just waiting to finish up a few details:

Its come pretty far from where we started:

Aside from normal degradation, there is the problem of correcting previous repairs that can only be assessed after paint (and bondo layers of course) are stripped off:

Truly a "nut and bolt" type restoration:

Many many details had to be addressed to accomodate some of the modifications that were made in the interest of engine longevity and power-here is a shot mapping out modifications to the nose panel on the left side of the radiator support:

[winstontj]

Matt/Jack, I can't wait to see it on Sunday! Looking forward to meeting you Matt! Great work!!

[AndyS]

Damn, I guess that means no trailer queen stationwagon. Matt, I had to get my email reset up, can you email me? I hope to know something about a certian other car this week and maybe have it by next weekend.

[MikeinNC]

Darn Matt

You are making me regret my decision not to come up more and more The car looks great and I am sure it will be the star of the show A great owner and a great restoration shop make for a winning combination!!!!!

When last seen, Jack's turbo drove with us from NC to Lime Rock in 04 for the Lime Rock Rolex Vintage event

Hope you guys have a great time

[AndyS]

Hi Mike!

[www.bmw2002.co.uk]

"Jesus" got you work cut out there. I've got to do it too soon - Gulp.

[Harv]

I wish I was there!

I'm in Alpine Tx now and going to Houston for the night.

John

[msb2tg996]

Great work, love the turbo's!! Did you redo Interior as well? Pics please.

Thanks

[Guest Anonymous]

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[JackF]

Andy, your wagon is the one I really want to see come together. Matt and the guys have, in my opinion, just hit the lines of that car right.