Watch as i try to completely rebuild a 1973 BMW 2002 without my neighbors finding out.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

I like em shaved

The engine bay has seen a lot of work. All of the holes(there were a lot) have been welded and smoothed over. The inner fenders have been seam-welded to the firewall and the frame rails. Heaterbox delete panel smoothed over. Front cowling removed along with the panel that covers the heater box area. The entire area will be puttied to cover any imperfections. Right now it is just POR15'd. I will drill the least amount of holes possible to accomodate wiring, brake lines, fuel lines, etc. Simple is good.

If girls dug clean engine bays, I wouldnt be posting on this right now.

Trimming the rear

Part of me didnt like cutting into a perfectly good panel. Part of me thought about putting 36" monster mudders in the new huge opening. I cut the rear fenders out to accomodate a wider wheel/tire package. The fiberglass fender flares will be tied into new wheel well extensions i need to fab out of sheet metal.

De-Flinstone

Put a little work into getting rid of the rust and holes on the drivers floor.

Heres the original section i cut out:

Heres the new section viewed from the inside:

From underneath:

And the tricky curved piece:

I still need to grind down some of the welds for a smooth finish. I got pretty sloppy at some points.

Sunday, April 08, 2007

Its got Flare.

Finally got the fiberglass flares and hood from a company i wont mention. 2" box flare should make some room for wide tires/wheels.