1971 Bmw 2002 Roadster - M20 6 Cylinder Conversion By Pete Mchenry on 2040-cars
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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This 1971 2002 is the first customer BMW conversion performed by Pete McHenry, a well known BMW engine builder and my late father. Pete was highly regarded in the BMWCCA community, where he served as a Tech advisor for almost 20 years and built many dominant Club Racing engines for customers all over the country. The engine in this car is a euro E21 323i M20 6 cylinder coupled to a 4 speed gearbox. The customer, Randy Bennet, purchased the car in the 1980's with the roof already removed. Randy then brought the car to Jack Sumey, owner of Jack's Customs, a North Carolina tuning shop. There, Jack installed the widebody, smoothed the bumpers, and shaved the door handles. The majority of the bodywork is composite and further cuts weight from the roadster configuration. The paint is a large-flake, pearl white. Recently, Jack chopped the windshield 4" and had the BMW glass cut at Pfaff's, a well known local glass cutter. He also installed a Miata header panel so that a top can be framed and installed. The Miata latches are included. The suspension setup is unknown, but it does sit on adjustable coilovers with aftermarket sway bars. There is a stout 6-point roll bar installed by Craig Phelps to recover stiffness and add to the safety of the topless 02, along with front and rear strut braces. The period HRE multi-piece wheels are a real bonus, and add to the vintage feel. This car is a very cool time capsule of the 1980s tuning style that could be a real performer with a little more work. The chassis is rust-free from what I have been able to photograph; the only apparent rust being surface spots on the unfinished interior. The car starts and runs fine and has recently been driven with no issues. There are no cracks in the dashboard. The wiper motor works but there are no arms. A new owner may want to reupholster the seats, add door panels, and marine carpet, but it is good as is. A very fun car to drive. Drive train: M20 323i engine (distributor in the block) E12 528i ecu Fuel pressure regulator 3 into 1 headers Free flow exhaust 320i radiator 4 speed Suspension: Adjustable coil-over in front Large rear swaybar 6 point rollcage Front and rear strut braces Accessories: H4 headlights European turn signals Momo Monte Carlo steering wheel VDO gauge pack HRE multi-piece wheels 15x7 front 15x8 rear Kuhmo tires 205 front 225 rear Recaro seats Aircraft seatbelts Modifications: Fiberglas fender flares Fiberglas hood and trunk Fiberglas front spoiler Fiberglas rocker panel covers Sport side mirrors Painted chrome and aluminum License plate holder and light Shaved handles and locks Shaved belt moldings Internal door release No side windows or regulators 4" windshield chop Miata header panel E21 backseat Relocated gas fill Here is a link to 74 pictures: https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYWj8cp For questions call John at 336.575.0859 eastern time. |
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