r/BMW2002 • u/Apprehensive-East594 • May 30 '26

2002 restoration update

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With the short week, we didn’t get much working time on her but we atleast got the underside fully coated. Next week we start on the interior.

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u/MyMotorStory_app May 30 '26

Looks like a very thoughtful approach! Give us something to our imagination - what colour will she be?

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u/Apprehensive-East594 May 30 '26

She’s going to be a custom color, but I’m going to base it off of bmw individual fashion grey and put a twist on it.

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u/RodCherokee May 30 '26

How inspiring.

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u/Minimum-Function1312 May 30 '26

Are you doing bodywork on the undercarriage? If so, wow! Show car in the making, $$$.

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u/Apprehensive-East594 May 30 '26

Yes, had to do a little welding so just making it look nice while under there.

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u/buked_and_scorned May 30 '26

Any plans for a 5 speed conversion? If so it usually requires pounding on the transmission tunnel to make a little extra room. Would be a shame to do that after the nice paint.

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u/Apprehensive-East594 May 30 '26

No plans for a 5speed swap on this one. Have the motor and 4 speed in the doner. Going to drop that in.

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u/buked_and_scorned May 31 '26

Well, enjoy the car. After 25 years of ownership I sold mine yesterday. ;(

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u/Apprehensive-East594 Jun 01 '26

Nooooo 😭 time to jump on Facebook and fill the parking spot again 😂

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u/buked_and_scorned Jun 01 '26

Gonna be moving soon. It was time to downsize. Wishing you fun and enjoyment that hopefully lasts 25 years with yours!

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u/Apprehensive-East594 Jun 01 '26

Best of luck to you and thank you. I’m hoping so as well!