1968 1600-2 Project Car

larryn · 05-04-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sooos

hmmm the orange would be interesting lol just a few more hours till i pick it up =) o how i cant wait

Inca Orange, all the way. There's a lot of resources in your area for E6/2002 parts that should get you well under way, if you decide to take in the project. Check out 2002AD.com, if you don't already know about those guys. I assume you know about them, since you're in LA though.

sooos · 05-04-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Inca Orange, all the way. There's a lot of resources in your area for E6/2002 parts that should get you well under way, if you decide to take in the project. Check out 2002AD.com, if you don't already know about those guys. I assume you know about them, since you're in LA though.

I actually didnt thanks for that though.... I have friends who own wholesale shops for various car parts i generally order things I need from them but I will definitely keep this in mind... thanks!

Now I am just waiting for the guy to tow the car over I think this is really happening can't lie I am really excited

sooos · 05-05-2010, 02:07 AM

So.....

I picked up the car and we rolled it into the shop where I started to slowly strip away what was left in the car.

After a majority of the car was more or less stripped, my brother and I put it on the jack and started working on getting the engine out.

Just a picture of some of the excess stuff that was stripped out and is no longer usable.

All I can say is WD-40 sure came in handy with some of these bolts and etc.

Last picture of the car for now. We managed to pull the engine and tranny out in one piece, but by the time we were done I was too tired to take another picture with it off. I promise to take some more tomorrow!

And last but not least I managed to get a shot of my sexy 1er!

So until tomorrow I hope you guys enjoy!

JasonCSU · 05-05-2010, 09:38 AM

Sweet!

sooos · 05-05-2010, 10:29 AM

So I am at work and of course as usual I am on the site checking stuff out =)... So far I am considering m20 swap... What do you guys think?

And also the suspension needs to be completely re done.... Any suggestions as to what route to go I am thinking coilovers for now but its not like my 1er where I can say I'll put KW's on it and get away with it -__-

So basically I found one from "Ground Control" Are they any good?

Thanks again for the help!

larryn · 05-05-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sooos

So I am at work and of course as usual I am on the site checking stuff out =)... So far I am considering m20 swap... What do you guys think?

And also the suspension needs to be completely re done.... Any suggestions as to what route to go I am thinking coilovers for now but its not like my 1er where I can say I'll put KW's on it and get away with it -__-

So basically I found one from "Ground Control" Are they any good?

Thanks again for the help!

M20B25 would be a great motor to use, IMO. There are easy ways to get about 200 rock solid hp out of that motor, by using the M20B27 cams. You may run into issues with sourcing a driveshaft and final drive unit, but I'm not sure if the e30 components will bolt on.

My swap (and e36 318ti with an S52 M3 motor) also uses e30 rear suspension parts, and I sourced a limited slip diff and half shafts that way...

jc_lbc · 05-05-2010, 08:52 PM

Please keep sharing pics of your progress. I'd love to be able to follow your project along from start to finish.

sooos · 05-06-2010, 12:49 AM

I have a new found respect for all those people who do write ups and make DIY... But anyways here goes.....

As I said yesterday we pulled the engine out with the tranny.....
Basically heres a list of what we did today and sorry that I am not uploading good quality pics its just easier to use my phone

Cleaned up the interior
Pulled out the drivers seat
Removed the Dash
Removed right and left fenders
Sanded and primed the passenger side behind fender
Removed both doors
Removed Headliner

Just off the top of my head and what I remember from the pictures thats what I did today....

sooos · 05-06-2010, 05:31 PM

Currently sanding down the entire front end of the car and removing excess rust and redoing any holes and adding a coating over all of it I will update with pictures later tonight on what has been done today

lacrosse · 05-06-2010, 06:39 PM

It is a competition model, possibly GTS. Notice the lightweight hood and interior! LOL.

In all seriousness, good luck!

sooos · 05-06-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lacrosse

It is a competition model, possibly GTS. Notice the lightweight hood and interior! LOL.

In all seriousness, good luck!

LMFAOOOOO

thinking about it tho makes me go nuts I am enjoying it but now im looking to see as to how much this is all going to cost me and im going o christ what did i get myself into...

But I am NOT going to half ass in anyway I really want to finish and make it look good

sooos · 05-07-2010, 01:44 AM

So today we sanded the most of the front end primed sanded again checked for spots we missed and primed again and added under undercoating to the car.

Majority of the time was spent on that today so here is a few pictures of what I did today...

Well start off with a picture of my shop then the car

Thats it for today and I doubt tomorrow there will be any updates as I am going to watch Iron Man 2 and I won't get the chance to work on the car.

So most likely next update will be sometime Saturday!

My135 · 05-07-2010, 03:17 PM

You are about at step 2 out of a 100 steps work plan. Long way to go. If you don't mind, please keep track of and let us know how much time and $ that you have sunk into this project. Thanks for posting such an interesting thread.

sooos · 05-07-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by My135

You are about at step 2 out of a 100 steps work plan. Long way to go. If you don't mind, please keep track of and let us know how much time and $ that you have sunk into this project. Thanks for posting such an interesting thread.

Thanks for the support!

Well as of right now my brother and I have put in approximately 30-35 or so hours.

On Saturday I am going to pick up 4 pieces for the floor pans in the car at $15 each a wiring diagram should be free and tail light assembly $163 currently debating on seats whether to go with aftermarket seats or pick up a pair of OEM seats and reupholster them.

Later today or tomorrow I will post a link will prices on all the things I need for the car (Basically everything

) lol BUT then again I bought the car for $100

Gimlet · 05-07-2010, 04:55 PM

Just slightly off-topic, but thought i'd share...I found one of these at a burned out Garage in East Atlanta a few years back...this particular one wasn't so lucky -

Bimmer-Bob · 05-07-2010, 05:00 PM

This is awesome. You are basically going to be building an entire car. Insane.

sooos · 05-07-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gimlet

Just slightly off-topic, but thought i'd share...I found one of these at a burned out Garage in East Atlanta a few years back...this particular one wasn't so lucky -

That sucks.... Poor car

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Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

This is awesome. You are basically going to be building an entire car. Insane.

And ya I am really excited to be doing it... it takes a lot of time but at the end it'll be worth it.... I even found a guide on swapping in an m20 engine so chances are I am going to go with that.

sooos · 05-08-2010, 09:32 PM

Basically I found out today the car is a 1969 and not a 1968 not that it makes a difference...

Sanded and primed half the interior earlier today. I didn't get a chance to take pictures and will upload them tomorrow. Today is my bday so no more working on the car for now....

List of prices for what I am ordering for the time being....
Parts pricing is based on per item IE. $20 for a light = $40 one for driver side one for passenger side.

Tail Light Assembly - $163
Head Light - $50
Floor Pan circle covers - $10
Harness - $300
Spray Paint (Primer) - $5
Spray Paint (Undercoat) - $7
Seats for 1600-2 - $300
Seats for 2002 - $200
Dont know which seat to use or to go aftermarket for that matter
Dash (New) -$1800
Dash (Used) - $200 + $600 to restore
Trunk - $450
Reupholster - $300

Thats it for now I'll post a full list when I get a chance!

05-05-2010, 02:07 AM	#25
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sooos Private 6 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2009 135I ///M Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	So I am at work and of course as usual I am on the site checking stuff out =)... So far I am considering m20 swap... What do you guys think? And also the suspension needs to be completely re done.... Any suggestions as to what route to go I am thinking coilovers for now but its not like my 1er where I can say I'll put KW's on it and get away with it -__- So basically I found one from "Ground Control" Are they any good? Thanks again for the help!
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sooos Private 6 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2009 135I ///M Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I have a new found respect for all those people who do write ups and make DIY... But anyways here goes..... As I said yesterday we pulled the engine out with the tranny..... Basically heres a list of what we did today and sorry that I am not uploading good quality pics its just easier to use my phone Cleaned up the interior Pulled out the drivers seat Removed the Dash Removed right and left fenders Sanded and primed the passenger side behind fender Removed both doors Removed Headliner Just off the top of my head and what I remember from the pictures thats what I did today....
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05-06-2010, 06:39 PM	#32
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05-07-2010, 01:44 AM	#34
sooos Private 6 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2009 135I ///M Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	So today we sanded the most of the front end primed sanded again checked for spots we missed and primed again and added under undercoating to the car. Majority of the time was spent on that today so here is a few pictures of what I did today... Well start off with a picture of my shop then the car Thats it for today and I doubt tomorrow there will be any updates as I am going to watch Iron Man 2 and I won't get the chance to work on the car. So most likely next update will be sometime Saturday!
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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	You are about at step 2 out of a 100 steps work plan. Long way to go. If you don't mind, please keep track of and let us know how much time and $ that you have sunk into this project. Thanks for posting such an interesting thread. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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Gimlet Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 257 Posts Drives: '08 BSM 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In my desk chair - iTrader: (0)	Just slightly off-topic, but thought i'd share...I found one of these at a burned out Garage in East Atlanta a few years back...this particular one wasn't so lucky - Attached Images __________________
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05-08-2010, 09:32 PM	#40
sooos Private 6 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2009 135I ///M Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Basically I found out today the car is a 1969 and not a 1968 not that it makes a difference... Sanded and primed half the interior earlier today. I didn't get a chance to take pictures and will upload them tomorrow. Today is my bday so no more working on the car for now.... List of prices for what I am ordering for the time being.... Parts pricing is based on per item IE. $20 for a light = $40 one for driver side one for passenger side. Tail Light Assembly - $163 Head Light - $50 Floor Pan circle covers - $10 Harness - $300 Spray Paint (Primer) - $5 Spray Paint (Undercoat) - $7 Seats for 1600-2 - $300 Seats for 2002 - $200 Dont know which seat to use or to go aftermarket for that matter Dash (New) -$1800 Dash (Used) - $200 + $600 to restore Trunk - $450 Reupholster - $300 Thats it for now I'll post a full list when I get a chance!
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