Got my son his 1976 2002 today!!

[nbristow01]

He is very excited. Car runs and drives very well. Ordering a new guibo and CS bearing since they look a bit worn. He is 17, will be driving this to Mid America. I bought him new Rota B's and 195/50/15's for it. Have just minor sorting, tightening etc to do. But overall great rust free car. Doors shut great etc.

Can anyone tell me about this can based on the VIN plate?

[UroTrash]

Big Grats to you son! My daughter, who is a little older, is total nuts over her 1975 02.

[nbristow01]

Will be fun taking 2 cars to Mid America this year. My wife is riding with me and my 18 year old daughter is riding with my son

[02Les]

Car was in Pheonix, AZ, this time last year.

Orig Polaris.

Built Aug/Sep '75

Looks like a brother to my "Da Beater". You need a white roof though.

[ndog]

what a gift congrats

[nbristow01]

Car was in Pheonix, AZ, this time last year.

Orig Polaris.

Built Aug/Sep '75

Looks like a brother to my "Da Beater". You need a white roof though.

Ha thanks Les, my son has a summer job at a kind of high end paint and body shop. The owner is going to help him paint his car back Polaris. AZ is right as it as an AZ title right now. Man you have a ton of info

[Hutton]

Na...that's just big brother a work. His name happens to be Les...

Les, keep the data base going. I think I'm done buying any more cars

The 68 will be the M42 conv. Original color is Polaris

Cylone, riviera, Verona and Polaris are the flavors.

[CubbyChowder]

you are a rad father

[LimeySteve]

My son , just turned 18 , loves his 75 A at 18 I said he could remove the front bumper , it looks better for it too

Nice one for your son , get the kids into 02's you know it makes sense.

[nbristow01]

Yeah good father son time too

[02Les]

I think I'm done buying any more cars

When I refurb'd the Touring back in '87-'88, I sold my other '02 ('73 Riviera), the 3.0csi and the 320/6 that I had, and said exactly the same.

Look at me now!

[jgerock]

Congrats on the new addition.. you must have a big driveway.

The steering wheel in your son's car looks like my MOMO in the '73.

[c.d.iesel]

great gift!

he/you certainly have yer work cut out for you

seems a small fire is part of this cars history?!

all wiring needs inspection, connections, sockets, oxidation, dirt,

cleaned and removed - before this car leaves town for the great adventure - for safety and reliability

we're sure after you dig deeper you'll be back for more FREE advice

Welcome to your new addiction

p.s. start by removing the metal

spacers located under the inner

fenders ontop of the front struts.

The suspension, ride height,

handling will be happier. But

you might then start to rub tire

someplaces......

p.s. II no one willbe happy

breathing inside the car with that

cam cover breather beltching fumes

into the vent intake area. Route

a long hose to exit under the car

near the pedal box, or make a

breather catch can with a vent hose

pointing to the ground under the car

[nbristow01]

great gift!

he/you certainly have yer work cut out for you

seems a small fire is part of this cars history?!

all wiring needs inspection, connections, sockets, oxidation, dirt,

cleaned and removed - before this car leaves town for the great adventure - for safety and reliability

we're sure after you dig deeper you'll be back for more FREE advice

Welcome to your new addiction

p.s. start by removing the metal

spacers located under the inner

fenders ontop of the front struts.

The suspension, ride height,

handling will be happier. But

you might then start to rub tire

someplaces......

p.s. II no one willbe happy

breathing inside the car with that

cam cover breather beltching fumes

into the vent intake area. Route

a long hose to exit under the car

near the pedal box, or make a

breather catch can with a vent hose

pointing to the ground under the car

Never saw evidence of fire, car is hugely dusty underhood but everything appears intact. I will follow your advice because better to discover at home then on the side of the freeway.

I got my balls bashed a lot learing on my car but gained tons of knowledge from this forum from you guys. I am sure I will be asking more and cannot wait to see everyone at Mid America

[justinevert]

Time for an Amish car build, we can we start!!

Like the rat rod look!

Justin