BMW 2002 RESTORATION & MODIFICATION: VIDEOS

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This blog is intended to capture most of the detail and time involved with this restoration. Unlike TV shows where everything is done in-between commercial breaks, these projects can take awhile, even for the most dedicated.

FOREWARD: In 2010 my son was turning 16 and anxious to get a car/project of his own. (Not just wrenching on one of mine.) Around the corner from our house was a 1975 BMW 2002 in a side yard that I had never seen move. Every time we would drive by I would suggest he go up to the door and ask if the car was for sale. He was never interested. I had two project 2002s previously and I did my best to explain the 2002 would be a fun car and easy to work on too. He was not impressed and continued to dream about twin-turbo Supras. One night while driving by we saw someone at the house and I stopped the car. My son was terrified to go up to the door, but I insisted and went with him. As it turns out the car had been in the family since nearly new. It had been parked in the 80's and hadn't moved since. It was NOT for sale but they took my name and number anyway. Fast-forward several months. I get a call from the fellow who owns the car asking if we are still interested. After explaining how we would care for, and restore the car, he told us to come down and get it... We could have it for FREE! My son has helped me off and on with the car but it's never been his thing. He got a Jeep Cherokee XJ and the 2002 became mine. My wife and I are 'car people' and restore cars as a hobby. She named the 2002. Based on his humble state when we acquired him the name fits. "Remy" is the rat from the Disney movie Ratatouille. The custom license plate says it all: RAT02E

I hope you enjoy the journey and maybe find something useful along the way. If I can ever be of any help, just send me a email.

I have been taking pictures of my progress since day one of ownership. As I get time, I will add pictures and commentary.

PLEASE comment... I look forward to your creative criticism ;)

Stay tuned... MUCH more to follow. I'll keep adding as time allows.

Cheers!

BMW 2002 RESTORATION & MODIFICATION

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