1970 BMW Gruppe 2 2002 (M20B29 Turbo) Build

[88SuperETABD]

I would tackle any surface rust with a wire wheel on a drill. You can get them from harbor freight and they're super cheap, plus they'll last you forever. Then just hit with some primer to make sure it doesn't rust again.

I did get the wire wheels, they didn't work as good as the flap wheel with 80 grit for removing rust. But what worked best for the paint was Jasco! :)


I haven't decided if I wanna sand the rest off or hit another coat of Jasco.




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[88SuperETABD]

So, everyone who expects cheap paint jobs needs to actually do some body work. Body work is a nightmare and takes forever so I've been putting it off. But finally got all the paint off and primed it. Weather has been nice so probably will work on it more.


This was after 3 coats of Jasco and flapping off the loose stuff with a 80 grit flap wheel

Then started wire wheeling the nooks and crannys


This is where I was sick of using the drill and decided it can be primed. So I wiped it down with denatured alcohol.


Finally bought a 80CF argon cylinder for the TIG, also a Miller Digital Elite hood, TIG gloves, and a cart.



Was so stoked. Got everything set up and put the welder on the cart and wheeled it out to the garage. Plugged it in, turned it on, and NOTHING! My machine won't turn on. Really bummed because I wanted to weld that day. Also wanted to fill the holes in the engine bay I'm not using.


So I dropped the welder off at the Miller warranty shop to get fixed and waiting for that to return. So I primed they bay so it won't rust.







Took off the fender to strip it some more and get it primed. Will probably finish that today after work.



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[iwantspeed]

The engine bay came out really nice.
I'm shocked of how practical and spacious that trunk is.

[lti_57]

Sub'd cool build
great work so far

[rzerob]

Impressive.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

Great work so far man. Sucks the welder took a shit. I had to warranty my welder to but after that its worked perfectly.

[88SuperETABD]

The engine bay came out really nice.

I'm shocked of how practical and spacious that trunk is.

Thanks! A corvette is honestly a very practical daily. Better MPG than my e30 if I drive chill. AC, heated seats, removable top.




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[TroyShark]

So how hard was getting that bottle in and out of the passenger seat?

[88SuperETABD]

So how hard was getting that bottle in and out of the passenger seat?

Not too bad. It only weighs about 50 lbs. tops.


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[88SuperETABD]

Things are coming along...my dreams of this car are shaping into a reality :)


I got my welder back which allowed me to fix my daily. My radiator support has been hanging because it broke on one side. I set up the welder and practiced. This is my first time TIG'ing and my first time welding aluminum. Really fun and definitely takes skill and lots of prep. These were my first "first beads"


After this I decided I can tackle the repair on the radiator support because it doesn't have to be pretty. Just strong enuf to hold it together haha. So decided to try to weld on my back lol.



Just tacked it in position then took it off and "finish welded" it lol.

It wasn't picture worthy so I buttoned her back up.


Installed a Tow hook as well because I plan to track it soon and heard they'll pull you by the a-pillars if there is no hook. Not sure if I'm gonna keep red or paint black.



The fender finally got primed and put back on...I'm kinda done with body for a while. Gonna focus on buttoning up suspension and getting the motor in.



So this Wilwood kit was in order from Ireland so I can put my wheels back on :)



I lucked out bigTime and had the perfect sized sockets. These are the only two I have this big and they are perfect for the each bearing. What are the chances.

So the first race goes in with TJ (Thor Jr.)


Success :). That was scary!




Flipped it over and did the other side, then stuck a bunch of grease in there, packed the bearing and followed it with the seal.




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[88SuperETABD]

1970 BMW Gruppe 2 2002 (M20B29 Turbo) Build

Then I flipped it over put more grease, packed the bigger bearing and stuck it in there.





Installed it on the first strut.



Was so excited to get the rotor on to see what it looked like. Sad I couldn't finish the brakes because I can't mount the caliper
Because I'm missing the spacers to center the caliper. They should arrive tomorrow.

That strut was pretty much as far as I can go.

I had to redo my other strut because I managed to get the top portion welded back on crooked. I couldn't get the gland nut to start. So I made a cut and straightened it out. Tightened the nut. Then tacked it. Then took it apart and finish welded it.




Here it is masked for paint. I will put this strut together tomorrow since I painted it today and let the paint cure some.



Time to get the subframe back in to fit the engine and see how bad I gotta beat up the firewall / trans tunnel.



Subframe in and out is so easy without a motor haha.



I managed to find a pair of 225/45 RS3's on Craigslist for 20$


Here they are next to my 225/45 RA1's on a 15x8




I couldn't wait and decided to mount the struts without calipers.



Had to throw the wheel on it :)



It's definitely MeATy.

I'm kinda bummed I gotta stretch the 225 rs3 on a 10" but it's the biggest tire out there that isn't a Hoosier. Maxxis needs to hurry up with their VR1 245/40r15.



Also received a CDI 50-250 ft lbs torque wrench. It's made by snap on, and we use them at work. This is snap on's industrial brand. I like em, I have in-lbs and ft lbs. I may buy another 3/8s for the inbetween. They're very affordable compared to snap on brand.

Also thought I'd share this pic of a hike I went on yesterday which apparently goes all the way down to the water from Woodside to Half Moon Bay. We only had 2 hrs of daylight so we only did a couple miles. Gonna have to go back I think.





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[RCM3]

Nice work! We have so many similarities between our 2002 builds, you're going to love this car once its on the road.

[88SuperETABD]

1970 BMW Gruppe 2 2002 (M20B29 Turbo) Build

Nice work! We have so many similarities between our 2002 builds, you're going to love this car once its on the road.

Thanks! I checked out your thread! Awesome 02! How do you like the GC's? I don't have their koni's and they wouldn't sell them to me. So trying the bilsteins. Will custom valve them if I don't like the ride.



Last night I set the car on the ground! Was such a exciting thing to see :). This car is gonna be slammed in front with these shortened struts/spring combo. I wonder how much the motor will drop it down.


The shocks are holding up the car. There's a good 1.5-2" of gap between spring and top hat.




The caster seems a little bit forward. Not sure if normal. I know I need to cut to fit these 225s et 0 and the Gruppe 2 so hopefully everything will be good




Also got my 20$ pair of RS-3s mounted for the rears. I'm officially a stance boy. Yaaa' stretch hah.

This is temporary until the 245/40r15 VR-1 is available.

I'm all for fitment but this just looks Redic. Haha.





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[RCM3]

I love how the GCs feel. I am running 350 up front and 450 in the rear for spring rates. It is stiff, but its not too harsh or jarring. I regret nothing going with this set up despite many saying its too much for a street car.

Looking forward to seeing more.

[88SuperETABD]

I love how the GCs feel. I am running 350 up front and 450 in the rear for spring rates. It is stiff, but its not too harsh or jarring. I regret nothing going with this set up despite many saying its too much for a street car.

Looking forward to seeing more.

I have same rates. Your using koni's tho. Koni's are much better than bilsteins. I loved my e30 GC shortened housing kit. 450/650 and I daily'd it for years.




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