M20B29 w/ Triple Webers into my '71 2002

[SkiFree]

^^ We will see how things pan out. Right now I've got the stock hood.


Welp, got the engine in for the first time last night!

[2mAn]

Normally I would say this is an awesome update, but you've created a very high expectation and you get a A- for this post :up:

[SkiFree]

Haha, dang it I'm tired.

Little interior info, I've officially jumped down the rabbit hole. The seats came in from Turin and surprisingly matched up very closely to a set of original E9 CSL Scheels Ron has. Even more surprising the seating position as mocked up is very close to the factory seat, just needs a bit of work on the adapter pieces

[deutschman]

Lookin good Andrew! Man I miss owning an 02.

[DER E30]

I love it! Keep up to the good work!

[CubbyChowder]

Can't believe it's taken me this long to actually comment on your thread Andrew, I've looked through it multiple times now. I appreciate your approach to everything; you lay everything out, take nice pictures and explain it all in detail. You're doing some awesome stuff in here and your patience, knowledge and persistence are shaping this into what will be a very remarkable 2002 when it's all finished. Can't wait to see it in person in Monterey later this year!

[SkiFree]

Hey Mikey, thanks a lot for your integral part in this project, can't wait. Thanks for the kind words, I just wish the photos were of your caliber though!

Jeremy, you are overdue for a project '02 again.... seriously, it needs to happen.
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Upate on the car.

Continued to tear apart the interior, had some help from my boys Rowan and Atlas.



I was a little uncomfortable on doing the nose swap myself so the car was sent over to Erik's (coupeking) for the job. Erik called the next day and said the nose could actually be saved! This is great news considering is was the original nose and was perfect until I banged it up. So Erik and Sergio are fixing the nose and simultaneously cutting out some rust around the front fenders.

Headed off...


Looking forward to getting the car back later this week. Everything will be mocked up again and finalized before blasting, body, and paint.
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Here's a fun touch for the car...

Most r3v/02faq guys will probably know about the 02 Diana's. In summation they were 12 2002's made by Hubert Hahn in honor of his wife/actress Diana Korner. The cars were basically factory-built hot rods as a couple were equipped with big sixes or turbos (along with a fancy interior). There are only 3 left in existence. http://classicandvintagebmw.tumblr.com/dianacandvbmwfb

Since the idea of a factory-built six-cylinder 02 hot rod sounded appealing (albeit they were M30's at the time), I wanted to tap into that vibe with a proper "diana" rear badge for my car.

Ian was advertising custom badges in the r3v classifieds, I shot him an email with several reference photos..... and well.... he rocked it.
Here's his add ..... http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=350246


Ian drawing it up....



3D printed



Using the 3d print to make the mold.



Cast aluminum!



Ian did a second badge for me "just in case" and had both powdercoated. Cannot thank him enough for doing this project. If anyone (who doesn't have an instant gratification complex or who needs their hand held at every step) is looking to spend some money for a handmade custom badge then Ian does awesome work.

[SkiFree]

So Mikey made that incredible roof rack for the car, really really really looking forward to putting it to good use.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=378468

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Alright made some headway on the body!


Car got back yesterday night, poor tow truck driver spent 3 HOURS driving 34 miles from Longbeach up to Duarte through rush hour traffic (woohoo LA).



Looked over the car this morning, everything looked spot on. Erik's guy repaired the rust at the bottom of the nose, straightened the lower lip, and repaired the little bit of rust at both front rockers. Going to get the rest stripped for blasting. Splurged on a Martin hammer & dolly set so I can tackle the remaining dents before handing everything over to Ayed.

Nose before:


Nose after! Don't mind the crooked hood.


Finally got my holy-grail of a steering wheel! Nardi Anni60 (plus horn button) as used on the Ferrari 250 Lusso/GTE/365/etc.



It took some time but I also sourced the matching ash tray out of Germany. Both the wheel and ash tray have the same engraving pattern. Traditionally it had a little Cavallo and Pininfarina badge on it, so in that spirit I stuck this neat little BMWCCA badge in its place.

[MR 325]

That's awesome that you were able to fix the nose of the car!

[2mAn]

This is great news!

[F34R]

Loving the engine! Great job, Andrew!

What's the interior plans? Loving the weave pattern you posted.

[LJ851]

Andrew, that steering wheel.

[stonea]

That ashtray is so cool

[SkiFree]

That's awesome that you were able to fix the nose of the car!

This is great news!

Thanks!

What's the interior plans? Loving the weave pattern you posted.

REALLY hoping to have something neat to share by late next week, we will see. Also getting things ready for you by then if that's kosher.

Andrew, that steering wheel.

That ashtray is so cool

We will have to see how it all ties together. It looks good in my head.....buuuut.

[CubbyChowder]

Looking good!