1971 2002 Project

[MarkDavis]

I finally got back into to 2002 world last April after a short disconnect from having my 70 totaled. I picked up a 1971 2002 sunroof car from a fellow FAQ member this past May. The car had been sitting about four years and for whatever reason had been painted blue in it's past life. But the good news, it was Colorado underneath. After a lot of cleaning I was able to start trying to get it running. With lots of help from my friends Woody and Gary I finally had success. After getting it on the road it was time to start upgrading and thinking about the future of this car. I installed a big brake kit from Dave at Aardvark and a rear disk set up. I was finally able to bring the car home in June. I installed a 5 speed in November and now it is time to do some body work. At the end of December Woody and I took the car back to Gary's shop the builder of Woody's car, where we soda blasted it back to its original Colorado color. It is now waiting for fender flares and body work.

The goal is to prime it and drive to the San Francisco Show and Shine May of 2010. Yikes...I better get some help.

[Squatch Pads]

Attach the fenders and clear it. Call it a Rat Rod.

Kidding aside. Cool looking car and it will turn out awesome.

Your best mate,

Woody

[#73]

M,

Fantastic. Soda Blasting... a true archaeological excavation... treasure beneath. I foresee another miraculously amazing restoration - at first inspiring - then a bit depressing as I watch snow blow around on the East Coast.

Prost!,

[MarkDavis]

Thanks for the comments. Here is a link to some more pictures.

Link

http://picasaweb.google.com/mdavisw/1971BMWProject#

Thanks

Mark

[MarkDavis]

Started to mock up my side draft install and my car has some new shoes to go with the Turbo flares

Mark

http://picasaweb.google.com/mdavisw/1971BMWProject#

[Slackey]

Those wheels look lovely. As for the carbs I have the same ones. Although they are the original Solex C40's which the mikuni's are based upon. I found that the cold start valves when open come in contact with the mechanical fuel pump but other than that they have been great. Really smooth and tremendous throttle response. Good luck.

http://1968bmw2002.blogspot.com/

[jwcurry]

Looking good Mark. That car had probably been sitting nearly 6+ years. It sat 4 years with me and a least a couple down in Southern Oregon before that.

I'm glad you are turning her around. Colorado is such a great 02 color.

Jerry

[NMDerek]

didn't know soda blasting was so sensitive, great keeper, better save...

[NMDerek]

didn't know soda blasting was so sensitive, great keeper, better save...

[MarkDavis]

Gary started the dirty work cutting in rear passenger fender well. Soon my shoes will fit. Thanks for all the help Gary.

Mark

[MarkDavis]

I just wanted to send out another thanks to Gary, Woody, and Eric because this project would not be possible for me with out there help.

Thanks

Mark

[MarkDavis]

Put the primer on it this weekend. Time to put it back together and get it on the road. We will contine to work on the body work and hopefully get it painted int he next couple of years.

Mark

[MarkDavis]

I could not handle the grey. Had to get some orange primer. Now i can live with this

http://picasaweb.google.com/mdavisw/1971BMWProject#

[Jaycen_PNW2002]

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