My '75 2002 Sleeper

[kts]

Awesome build! I spent a lot of time helping prep a 2002 in similar rusty condition for Lemons. Can't wait to see how the rest of the build goes!

[luTTz]

very very cool. sticking around for progress updates!

[amcink]

Subscribed

[everlast]

Sub'd.. looks like its going to be epic!

[Kershaw]

your fab skills are truly impressive.

[VinniE30]

This is one crazy build. Great work on the rust, it's really amazing how you fixed all that and the welds looks great too. You're curing cancer.:p

Two years ago I picked up '75 2002 to drive in the winter to help keep my e46 in nicer shape.

Why would you do that! You should have been driving the e46 in the winter and keeping the 2002 salt-free

[Isostar13]

I like the way you post. It's frustrating to see a build thread with piece by piece updates. This just gave me a solid 20 min or so of 2002 enjoyment. Thanks.

Looking forward to more updates!

[Insomniac912]

Subscribed. This is a great thread.

[brian52555]

You have successfully made me feel like a complete loser.

Outstanding project.

[efficient]

cool!

[tinkwithanr]

No apologize needed here man, killer build! :up: Sub'd.

Awesome build! I spent a lot of time helping prep a 2002 in similar rusty condition for Lemons. Can't wait to see how the rest of the build goes!

very very cool. sticking around for progress updates!

Subscribed

Sub'd.. looks like its going to be epic!

your fab skills are truly impressive.

Thanks guys!

Why would you do that! You should have been driving the e46 in the winter and keeping the 2002 salt-free

You'll be happy to know that thought didn't actually make it to the first winter. She hasn't seen salt under my ownership, and she won't be starting anytime soon. I wish I could say the same for the P.O.

I like the way you post. It's frustrating to see a build thread with piece by piece updates. This just gave me a solid 20 min or so of 2002 enjoyment. Thanks.

Looking forward to more updates!

Thanks, sadly that was ~1 year of updates, so unless you want to wait another year they will be much smaller!

Subscribed. This is a great thread.

You have successfully made me feel like a complete loser.

Outstanding project.

cool!

Thanks!

[tinkwithanr]

Removed the stock steering box and pitman arm assembly tonight. This will give me a lot more clearance for the oil pan and transmission bell housing.

Dummy block and transmission being pulled:




Here is the stock Steering box and linkage assembly. Notice how far up and back the center linkage is:




Removing the tie rod ends:




Stock assembly removed. Also saving some weight compared to the lighter steering rack:





Engine Bay with the stock mounts removed. Plenty of room now!




Steering Rack mocked up in place. Overall much cleaner looking, and should be a slightly faster/smaller turning radius once I shorten the stock steering arms.






Hope to make the rack mounts tomorrow and then figure out the linkage connection. Might have to make a trip to Summit Racing in a little bit (darn).

[e30jake]

You have successfully made me feel like a complete loser.

Me too. My 02 progress has kind a come to a standstill for the past like 6 months. But that is some SERIOUS rust repair. Makes me appreciate the shape my rust-bucket is in

[csermonet47]

Subscribed! Don't even like M20s and you have my attention! Also jealous of all your cool old tools and fab skills.

[801coppertop]

Mother of god!!! Sub'd