1973 BMW 2002 Restoration

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Welcome to my first restoration project. I am documenting it for everyone to see and hopefully learn from, also to increase the value of the car if I have to sell it (over my dead body) . Hopefully this will be an invaluable resource to others like me who are just getting started. I have no prior skill with auto mechanics, I just jumped right it. So here it is. Learn from the Internet just like I have.
Welcome to my first restoration project. I am documenting it for everyone to see and hopefully learn from, also to increase the value of the car if I have to sell it (over my dead body) . Hopefully this will be an invaluable resource to others like me who are just getting started. I have no prior skill with auto mechanics, I just jumped right it. So here it is. Learn from the Internet just like I have.
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| [[EngineRebuild| Complete engine overhaul and rebuild]] [[Image: icon_camera.gif]]
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Revision as of 06:59, 2 December 2006

[[Image:2-12-06.jpgleft|150px]] [[Image:sideview.jpgleft|150px]] Welcome!

Welcome to my first restoration project. I am documenting it for everyone to see and hopefully learn from, also to increase the value of the car if I have to sell it (over my dead body) . Hopefully this will be an invaluable resource to others like me who are just getting started. I have no prior skill with auto mechanics, I just jumped right it. So here it is. Learn from the Internet just like I have.

Master parts list (all modifications)


Here are the projects in chronological order: Date Odometer
Initial inspection 9.10.05
Fog light installation 9.19.05
Ireland Engineering suspension bushings installed 10.1.05
Complete engine overhaul and rebuild Image: icon_camera.gif Jan '05 0
Removing strut tower spacer to lower the frontend Image: icon_camera.gif 1.8.06 0
Fixing the odometer and clean the gauge pod Image: icon_camera.gif 1.12.06 0
Late 80's E30 M3 starter 2.14.06 10 Miles
Crane XR700 installed Image: icon_camera.gif 3.4.06 485 Miles
Bilstein HD installation 7.24.06 2800 Miles
Electronic Fuel Injection Image: icon_camera.gif 11.24.06 3970 Miles
Under Seat Battery Relocation 11.15.06 3970 Miles
Rebuilding center console planning


Todo list

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