Glad to be back!

[ibjettin]

Ever since the day i watched my 72tii drive off I knew I had to get another 02. Recently a 71' shell and 76' parts car showed up on craigslist but i wasn't able to jump on it before Frenchee beat me to it. Luckily with the help of other FAQers I was able to get it from him since it was a big project to take on.

After getting both cars I realized that the 76' is actually in really great shape, no rust and for the most part a complete car minus the front fenders. The 71' shell is a solid car and if i wanted another roundie i would tackle swapping all the parts from the 76' to that one. I learned from my last build that starting from a shell will take a long time and a lot more money than what i can put into it right now. The good thing is the 71' has brand new brakes, steel braided lines, Bilstein Sports, Suspension Technique springs and good sway bars. My plan is to swap all these new parts over to the 76' and find a new home for the 71'

I'm pretty excited and am looking forward to get behind the wheel again! This is a great forum with a great group of enthusiast that have always been great to help out. Thanks to Julio, Daniel, Aashish, Jan, and of course Frenchee for helping get back into one.

I'll post some pictures when i get back over to my garage!

[Julio]

I am very happy to see you back behind the wheel of a 2002.....

It will be a sweet project let me know when you'll will be over to the shop again I have that glass, air dam,and trim to swing by.

Julio

[SteveJ]

Sucker.

They always come back.

WELCOME BACK!!!

[jerry]

hey brian, keep the '71. you never know when you might have a desire for a 'pair of 02s'. his and hers, perhaps?

you are gonna love that '76.

i can't wait to see your designer's eye applied to it.

[Armond]

So you're able to convince the wife huh!! Atta boy!! Nice to see you back Brian..

[BMWonly]

(nt)

[cj]

Welcome back Brian.

Only thing is, you never really left. It was always on your mind. BTW, if you ever need anything, just drop me a line.

Cris

[ibjettin]

Thanks guys! You're right Cris, at least now i have one rather than regretting selling the tii. I'm definitely plan on going in a different direction with this one.

It will be a sweet project let me know when you'll will be over to the shop again I have that glass, air dam,and trim to swing by.

i'm going to try and get over there sometime this weekend, i'll give you a call.

[ArdenK]

Luckily with the help of other FAQers I was able to get it from him

Welcome back! though I hope you and the gang didn't rough up Frenchee too bad, I hear he's a very nice guy!

[HarryPR]

We were waiting for you, Brian!

Welcome back, my friend!

[ibjettin]

Luckily with the help of other FAQers I was able to get it from him

Welcome back! though I hope you and the gang didn't rough up Frenchee too bad, I hear he's a very nice guy!

Hahaha, no Frenchee wasn't roughed up. He is a nice guy, ambitious and ended up with a better car for him. It still needs a bit of work but a good start.

[ibjettin]

We were waiting for you, Brian!

Welcome back, my friend!

great to be back Harry.

[boxy02]

Hey Bri, Awesome you're back! There was never a doubt, it was only a matter of time...can't wait to see the new blog!

[ibjettin]

Thanks Mike! Your car looks great! How's it coming along?

[ibjettin]

I think i can buff most of it out...

Click on thumbnails for larger pics.

I'll put the doors back on from the 71 and maybe the fenders if i decide to cut it up.