1969 2002 automatic for Sale in Southern California

[RoundieAJ]

On 2/11/2021 at 8:51 PM, rstclark said:

Oh PS  if you have $ 12,500 in this project    you're an  insufferable  fool  and you better get ready to face reality when you unload 

Really   Somebody needs to call you out  and I don't mind it being me  

This forum is for enthusiasts and those who are here to

share and help one another  not for those trying to take advantage of those who are uninformed

 

Okay I'm off my soapbox now

 

LBRex isnt trying to "take advantage" of anyone. He & I are fellow e9 coupe owners and tii owners. I know the car and Rex's character.  He may have paid too much for his project and didn't realize the extent of the restoration and costs,  but the car is being repaired correctly.  @rstclark Why don't you get your facts straight about someone and repair costs before you throw someone under the bus.  With restorations being the BIG NEW thing here in Socal our shop costs have skyrocketed bc the shops are super busy...KEEP YOUR COMMENTS POSITIVE...not cool 

[rstclark]

Roundie

. I stand by my comments. Nothing personal The asking price is overvalued plain and simple

  Yes shop costs ,especially  body and paint , are a killer . If you don't start a project with a budget and exercise budget control you will likely overspend because of surprises and upgrades

But just because somebody has put too much money into a project doesn't mean he should expect to get it back because he a "good guy"  That's not the criteria for value 

 

If you think people are lining up to overpay for the BIG NEW thing is Southern California,  please get their names. I'd be happy to supply more cars They can be sourced from people who understand these cars, they  actually turn wrenches and support other enthusiasts  That's the positive perspective

[RoundieAJ]

26 minutes ago, rstclark said:

Roundie

. I stand by my comments. Nothing personal The asking price is overvalued plain and simple

  Yes shop costs ,especially  body and paint , are a killer . If you don't start a project with a budget and exercise budget control you will likely overspend because of surprises and upgrades

But just because somebody has put too much money into a project doesn't mean he should expect to get it back because he a "good guy"  That's not the criteria for value 

 

If you think people are lining up to overpay for the BIG NEW thing is Southern California,  please get their names. I'd be happy to supply more cars They can be sourced from people who understand these cars, they  actually turn wrenches and support other enthusiasts  That's the positive perspective

 

@rstclarkThe owner is "good guy" because when I need a favor or part, he's there to help. That's a good guy in my opinion. This forum is a way to connect fellow enthusiasts to help and advise others, make friends, share a beer, and drive and love our cars.   The fact that he doesn't respond to negative postings further underscores that.  

 

Why don't you call Erik at Coupe King or Carl at La Jolla Independent to see what a PROPERLY DONE 2002 shell goes for, not a complete car, just a shell.  I am not talking about a crappy JB weld job and patch panels and bondo, complete metal work, correct floor pans, welding and proper body lines. Just reach out and ask.    I have seen their cars and they get top dollar bc THEY ARE DONE CORRECTLY.  

 

"supporting other enthusiasts" by calling them an "insufferable fool" and implying the seller "trying to take advantage"  is not the kind of support I am looking for or many others are looking for imo.  Blasting people with presuppositions is a problem this whole world is facing... as my father once said "if you dont have something good to say then keep it to yourself." 

[rstclark]

Oh Must have struck a nerve

 

 

 

[RoundieAJ]

2 minutes ago, rstclark said:

Oh Must have struck a nerve

 

 

 

Maybe your own. ?

[AceAndrew]

21 hours ago, RoundieAJ said:

Maybe your own. ?

 

........... maybe yours a bit as well.  He's got a good point, no matter how uncomfortable a reality it is.  While it may have come across too sharp, it is valid.  I've seen a number of local project cars recently go through a chain of owners prior to the cars completion, each one losing money in the process.  Either way, best of luck to the seller, I'm sure you'll get something amicable worked out.

 

- Worked with Eric and Peter on said cars and understands the work involved.

[02Les]

22 hours ago, rstclark said:

Oh Must have struck a nerve

 

 

 

 

You think?

[JWT]

oooooooo so cal..........so so so cal.........

[LbRex]

The grind continues-windshield lower sill replacement done-The A Pilar lower/fender suport complete and covered with bed liner material (LOL #toomuchsauce, he got a little carried away) rear fenders need more refining , aiming for minimum skim coat and minimum filler if any. New reworked  replacement doors are ready to reassemble.  Spare tire and lower balance left. Waiting on a part from restoration design.  

[LbRex]

Rear valance arrived from restoration design (sourced from Wallotnesh I’m sure) going down the rabbity hole even further, this is why this ends up running up the cost and calendar time, this was a show stopper and there’s no point to patch. easier, faster and end up with a better product as a result.  

[LbRex]

Just realized, I didn’t have many pics saved  before starting the metal work, here’s one. Minus the chrome 

[LbRex]

Fast forward 6 moths- decided to finish. (Shoot me now) it will be done when the BMW gods decide it will be done. L O L most likely end up on BAT, 5 speed conversion??? Maybe, unless it finds a home for someone that’s not able to enjoy shifting due to physical conditions, someone just doesn’t care to, or live in southern California.  

[LbRex]

Another angle 

[LbRex]

For the 2 guys that requested more pics-I’ll post them here. 

 

Also done 

 

New leather interior, dash, new complete exhaust system with step headers purchased from Ireland. 

 

Replaced brake master with upgraded TII (more volume/pressure) from Ireland 

 

new drive shaft bearing from Walloth 

 

New breaded stainless steel brake lines from Ireland 

 

new brake pads from hmm forgot

 

all new seals genuine on the front and rear and doors. Rear side windows are in with new gasket. 

 

Only seals missing is missing is the  passenger side door seal (genuine out of stock) maybe back in stock now)

 

 

Nw plugs, wires and cap purchased will replace with new valve cover gasket after tune/timing.  

 

The car is drivable anywhere as is with loaner tii seats. 

[LbRex]

File pics