Project Trudy: Chapter 2

[bluedevils]

I started a new blog because previous one was getting pretty crowded. See the previous progress here http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/t,322545/. Engine and auto transmission were removed today. My Mexican friends came over and removed everything under three hours. Body is so strong, doors closed perfectly with the nose jacked up, no buckling in the chassis was observed. Next step is to remove all the parts, wiring etc, and clean the engine bay and under the car. No rust holes or rot were found in the engine bay. Expect to be painted around October using original color, metallic Siennabraun. I haven't decided whether to keep her carbureted, e.g., a dual Weber set up with a polish intake and hi-compression pistons, a mild cam, or EFIed or tiied. I also have a 1.8 head and block from a 318i which I may use in this car. Will try to get it ready by next spring for its day view at Mid Fest 2010, in Arkansas.

p.s. Anybody needs a perfect Auto? Motor and trany under 85K original miles, yes sir.

[mossyboy6]

Well whatever you decide to do, don't polish your intakes.

[bluedevils]

Well whatever you decide to do, don't polish your intakes.

OK,I won't I will Russian them instead, just kidding... How is your project going? is the dash repair holding up well? Tell us..

[mossyboy6]

lol, my project is going well, I have allot of updates, but ill just do one big one when finished.

The dash seems to be holding up so far, but it hasn't been out of the garage yet.

Soon enough!

[SkidMarc]

Best of luck on your build. I'm looking forward to my teardown this fall.

I've sent you an e-mail about the motor.

SkidMarc

[FrankF]

I will vouch for a great low mile engine, Al got the car from me. If you all have not met him, he is a great guy, and his seat belts are the best. Project looks good so far. Great choice to go with original color. Talk to ya Al.

[bluedevils]

Hey Frank;

where have you been brother?

[FrankF]

Started a new construction business to go along with the furniture business. An extremely busy but non paying summer. It will pay off though. The siennabraun is looking great.

I thought you may use the engine, are you keeping the malaga once swapped and can I bring one of my cars that needs some rust repair to you to fix for me=u are the man and your band of brothers down there in the other blue country.

[bluedevils]

Frank, Glad you are doing Ok. We can fix your car the same way in my yard. Need to get a bigger welding machine and build a carport though. I will bring the other Malaga from Roxboro to my yard, put on stands for the time being. Haven't decided what to do about the car, may keep its original engine, Webber it, and add the 5-speed from 318i. Want something simple this time.

[bluedevils]

Finally, we finished the body work. Final step was completed today by patching the rust holes on the driver side frame rail. We also did some beading, ala SCR style, to add strength between the front frame rails and inner fender structure. Next up is to remove the door, hood, trunk lid, windows and other stuff to prep the body for paint work.

[bluedevils]

I sprayed the floors with Eastwood red oxide anti rust primer, over the BMW factory primer, hopefully rust will never come back again. She will be painted soon.