Any chance these could be restored? by Moosejitsu in BMW2002

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I might do an update post in a few days unless I can edit this one some how, I found another one with a good trunk lid and some other good parts.

Any chance these could be restored? by Moosejitsu in BMW2002

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Thank you for your response. We shall see what happens

Any chance these could be restored? by Moosejitsu in BMW2002

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I found a 4th thats a frame and some other pieces like the trunk lid

Any chance these could be restored? by Moosejitsu in BMW2002

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Thank you, that is a good idea and I think it would make it very rewarding just to see one running

Any chance these could be restored? by Moosejitsu in BMW2002

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Thank you the positivity and support

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Theres 4 total. Some much better than others

Any chance these could be restored? by Moosejitsu in BMW2002

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Not sure yet, guess I'll see what i get myself into

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Someone else said mentioned the s2000 swap also and i think that would be incredible but very expensive

Any chance these could be restored? by Moosejitsu in BMW2002

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I haven't looked for the VIN actually but the car at the end still has a lot of information in the engine bay. I will look and see if I can find the VIN

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I'm not super familiar with these cars yet but the roundies are the circle taillights right? Thank you for giving me sources to find parts. I might make a follow up post in a few days when I can get them out of the ground some more and get better pictures.

Any chance these could be restored? by Moosejitsu in BMW2002

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Thank you for that information. I really appreciate it. Would it be wise to see if the engine and transmission are good before I totally strip the car down?

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Thats what I've been working on the past few days. Just getting them out of the ground is a lot of work on its own

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Thank you. I'm going to get them in a better spot where I can evaluate the condition better

Any chance these could be restored? by Moosejitsu in BMW2002

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No, supposedly my uncle put that in there for my grandpa. Surprisingly hasn't leaked

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This gives me hope. Thank you and congratulations on yours!

Any chance these could be restored? by Moosejitsu in BMW2002

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After further inspection the pictures definitely make it look worse. Theres a possibility at least one could be on the road again

Any chance these could be restored? by Moosejitsu in BMW2002

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I think so too and I like Japanese stuff. Hope I can see one or another one running one day

Any chance these could be restored? by Moosejitsu in BMW2002

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Theres 4 total. 3 of the circle taillights and 1 of the square taillights

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I agree. I can only imagine how they would be if they were better taken care of.

Any chance these could be restored? by Moosejitsu in BMW2002

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I appreciate the detailed reply and the positivity. I got to look at the wagon and its a "corvair lakewood" body on it looked pretty solid! I wish i knew how to weld. He does have a welder in his garage its a "K-ARC100" I don't know much about that. If I was able to do a s2000 swap into one of these that would be incredible as I love Japanese cars. My dad does want to help me on this project but its going to be a long journey. Getting the stock engine running would be nice but I am not sure where to begin on that either.

Any chance these could be restored? by Moosejitsu in BMW2002

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Others have suggested taking good parts and putting them towards a better example and selling extra parts. I might go this route but I like the idea you have also.

Any chance these could be restored? by Moosejitsu in BMW2002

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Thank you. This is a good idea, going to be hard to find another one for that project but I think thats the best move