1970 BMW build (2002 content)

[marines2060]

Update! We have been working all week blocking the car (yes, still) to get the body perfectly straight, and all the right lines. Most of the car is done, so we turned our attention to the front bumper. So we drilled more holes to make sure all of the bonding compound would stick to every inch. The compound is like thick green slime. We screwed it back up and needs to sit for 24 hours. Plan is to get some expanding foam to help make a mold for the fiberglass we are going to put on it to make it flow well with the flares. We hope to take the motor and tranny out tomorrow so we can get started on the bay.

[LJ851]

That 2002 sure would make an ultimate sleeper. I wonder how much did they weigh compare to e30's

Early models are pretty light, my '68 was 2096 lbs with 1/2 tank of gas. The only mods at that time were fairly light aftermarket front seats.

[goarmy]

hes in florida?

Yeah he's not too far from me.

[oliver.r]

They go go from 3 to 4500, he asked me how much do they go for I told him the same thing. It doesnt hurt to ask him as he needs the cash.

hes in florida?

[goarmy]

They go go from 3 to 4500, he asked me how much do they go for I told him the same thing. It doesnt hurt to ask him as he needs the cash.

[oliver.r]

one of his motors has 112 or 120 cant remember but the other one has 40k mile fresh so its worth a thought

probably wants a ton of money for it that i dont have ha

[goarmy]

That 2002 sure would make an ultimate sleeper. I wonder how much did they weigh compare to e30's

[goarmy]

theres a guy here selling the combo for 4k, gonna have to rebuild it on top of that

one of his motors has 112 or 120 cant remember but the other one has 40k mile fresh so its worth a thought

[oliver.r]

I know a buddy of mine he happens to have 2 s14 engines with tranny still in the e30 m3's he has that will sell. He will post this up soon. If your interested they have low miles.

theres a guy here selling the combo for 4k, gonna have to rebuild it on top of that

[goarmy]

s14 engine

I know a buddy of mine he happens to have 2 s14 engines with tranny still in the e30 m3's he has that will sell. He will post this up soon. If your interested they have low miles.

[oliver.r]

My dads on there all day everyday lol

i was on there a lot when we first got the car but now were kinda in no mans land until we finish the body work, im sure we'll go back to trolling the faq daily wen the time comes

[oliver.r]

This thread makes me want to start my 02 restoration. You seem to be making pretty good time with the body work and the amount it needed. Looks like great work, keep it up! What bondo, glass, and primer are you guys using?

were not using bond.
fiberglass were using evercoat kitty hair for the really gnarly stuff like weld joints.

filler is evercoat z grip

primer were using nason 2k filler primer right now.
it helps that i have been in the body bussiness my whole life i guess. tony is picking up a couple of things a long the way too:p

[oliver.r]

No it's active, just not filled with fluff. The quality of the posting there is higher than the quantity found here.

i like checking out all the build threads, it keeps me from getting lazy on this car

[oliver.r]

Lol , about 50% done with restoration, when its done it will be a brand new e30 m3 ... or as close as you can get.

congrats man, i wish i could afford a m3

[Too Short]

This thread makes me want to start my 02 restoration. You seem to be making pretty good time with the body work and the amount it needed. Looks like great work, keep it up! What bondo, glass, and primer are you guys using?