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  Topic: best place to buy?
O2guy

Replies: 6
Views: 377

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-12-08 09:04   Subject: Re: best place to buy?
EZ wire (ezwire.com) has a good setup
  Topic: gas saving tips
O2guy

Replies: 5
Views: 278

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-25-08 10:13   Subject: Re: gas saving tips
Gotta love those boots!
  Topic: trunk well covers
O2guy

Replies: 10
Views: 266

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-24-08 09:12   Subject: trunk well covers
Gotta couple of ?'s Is the original vinyl available anywhere? Couldn't find it on Max. Best attachement method - vinyl to wood (spray, roll-on). If I wanted to cut new wood, what would work best?

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  Topic: How hard is it to rebuild a seatbelt?
O2guy

Replies: 11
Views: 368

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-18-08 03:42   Subject: Re: How hard is it to rebuild a seatbelt?
I started a thread on this about 2-3 weeks ago. The final piece of advice I received was to wear a wide brimmed hat to cover my ears as I went thru the windshield. Cheap is good. New belts are cheaper ...
  Topic: Passenger door panel
O2guy

Replies: 0
Views: 115

PostForum: Parts Wanted   Posted: 6-14-08 02:34   Subject: Passenger door panel
Badly needing an original tobacco passenger door panel for a 73 02a. No holes please. send pics to email. Many thanks

Jim
  Topic: Is It Me Or Have You Noticed That Part selection on EBay has
O2guy

Replies: 4
Views: 531

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-13-08 09:09   Subject: Re: Is It Me Or Have You Noticed That Part selection on EBay has
I've had great experiances buying from FAQ people. There is a lot more to buy and I'll come here first.
  Topic: It's time
O2guy

Replies: 2
Views: 284

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-11-08 12:08   Subject: It's time
Ok, the parts are in thanks to many greats faq'ers. I'm restoring my 02a following and really need an order in which to do them.

headliner
paint
spring
carpet
dash and cluster
wiring

Littl ...
  Topic: Spring prep
O2guy

Replies: 1
Views: 123

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-10-08 03:49   Subject: Spring prep
I have some new (to me) stock springs to replace my cut front and rear (previous post) I'd seen some posts about diameter and such, but can they be sand blasted and painted. If so, talk me through it. ...
  Topic: shocks and springs
O2guy

Replies: 7
Views: 334

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-10-08 11:20   Subject: Re: shocks and springs
I'm in Fresno w/ a 73 02a. I would be great to meet more 02'ers in the area. Let me know if you guys wanna get together.

Jim
  Topic: Front seatbelts on the ground
O2guy

Replies: 4
Views: 220

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-7-08 08:59   Subject: Re: Exactly, and it applies after installation, too ...
Ha!! Got the picture guys. Ordering new ones Monday.
  Topic: GAS...What are you getting for $20.02?
O2guy

Replies: 16
Views: 613

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-6-08 11:16   Subject: Re: GAS...What are you getting for $20.02?
If I could get gas w/o it dumping out of the filler neck, I'd be a happy mutt. I do a 3 day round trip in a '03 Ford F-150 @ 18 mpg. 185 mi one way on Monday and 185 back on Wednesday. Ya don't wanna ...
  Topic: Front seatbelts on the ground
O2guy

Replies: 4
Views: 220

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-6-08 08:39   Subject: Front seatbelts on the ground
Have the original seatbelts (Autoflug) but I can't get them to extend for cleaning. Both were in a box when I bought the car (73 '02) and since they're original I'd like to continue the tradition. Wou ...
  Topic: WTB front seat release cables
O2guy

Replies: 0
Views: 86

PostForum: Parts Wanted   Posted: 6-6-08 07:58   Subject: WTB front seat release cables
After looking at the archives, I need the cables (driver and passenger) the release the hook allowing the front seats to fold forward. e-mail soon please!

Jim
  Topic: More, but different window gasket questions
O2guy

Replies: 7
Views: 195

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-30-08 02:36   Subject: Re: More, but different window gasket questions
Thanks Rick, do you have a link to the filler strip on ebay?
Thank you Sir,

Jim
  Topic: More, but different window gasket questions
O2guy

Replies: 7
Views: 195

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-30-08 02:33   Subject: Re: It's called a filler strip or retainer strip and is quite
Thanks Mike,
A few more questions. I'm not going to do this myself, but is it aluminum or plastic, is it available thru a BMW dealer or alternate source? Again, many thanks,

Jim
  Topic: More, but different window gasket questions
O2guy

Replies: 7
Views: 195

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-30-08 09:57   Subject: More, but different window gasket questions
Thanks again for all the cool info to date. In the middle of the window gasket exterior is a plastic(chrome) trim piece both front and rear. Today's stupid ? is "what is it called and where do I get f ...
  Topic: Central Cal Bimmer shops
O2guy

Replies: 3
Views: 173

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-26-08 06:19   Subject: Re: Central Cal Bimmer shops
Let me know what you find Keith. I'm in Friant and need the same for my '73 02a Malaga. I may have a line on a grumpy 'ol bugger that does great work...just may not want to do it any more. Keep in tou ...
  Topic: slack gas pedal with newwbie owner
O2guy

Replies: 2
Views: 135

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-23-08 09:19   Subject: Re: slack gas pedal with newwbie owner
Thank you Sir! up on the jacks in the morning to get a peek!
  Topic: slack gas pedal with newwbie owner
O2guy

Replies: 2
Views: 135

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-23-08 04:13   Subject: slack gas pedal with newwbie owner
Looked at search but didn't find a winner. '72 02a w/a 32/36 & K&N. All original. I hit the gas and there is about 1/2 to 1" of play in the pedal and very stiff to boot. The likkage mount is pivoting ...
  Topic: Green "button" on the dash
O2guy

Replies: 9
Views: 513

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-19-08 03:16   Subject: Re: Green "button" on the dash
I love most of those answers! Mine ('73 02a) is wired to the A/C. I tried the rear fog lights and people thought I was in the wrong lane
  Topic: Turn signals at the column
O2guy

Replies: 5
Views: 248

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-19-08 01:43   Subject: Re: Turn signals at the column
My bad. 1973 2002A with signal control on the rightside. Also...is there a post or site w/ a listing for bulb replacement, like numbers and cross reference. Looked in my Haynes...but it's got more dir ...
  Topic: Turn signals at the column
O2guy

Replies: 5
Views: 248

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-19-08 09:57   Subject: Turn signals at the column
As I start to dig in...turn signals come on, the seem to get weaker...from the column side. As long as I hold the lever up, or down, it's fine. If I let go, they blink a time or two and then off. Does ...
  Topic: Good area shops
O2guy

Replies: 0
Views: 357

PostForum: Site Suggestions and Questions   Posted: 5-19-08 08:50   Subject: Good area shops
Could we have a section on Good ie:reliable, trusted, used before by several people, blah , blah, blah, mechanic, electrical and upholstry folks in various areas? I know there will be a lot of "tear i ...
  Topic: Meanwhile at A-1 Imports in San Rafael...
O2guy

Replies: 5
Views: 548

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-15-08 03:38   Subject: Re: Meanwhile at A-1 Imports in San Rafael...
Ha!! I'll call it "the city" I hope to have 1 of 2 looking like that very soon...thanks for the pic's
  Topic: Cut strut or spring
O2guy

Replies: 6
Views: 332

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-15-08 09:53   Subject: Re: FYI: the stock springs on 68-72 cars are about an inch
Swap is a cool option. Lets see what we can work out.
jimstacey@sbcglobla.net

Jim
  Topic: Cut strut or spring
O2guy

Replies: 6
Views: 332

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-14-08 01:49   Subject: Re: FYI: the stock springs on 68-72 cars are about an inch
I have a couple of pic's. Can someone offer a suggestion on how I post it'll be done asap.
  Topic: Heres a strange one for you!
O2guy

Replies: 6
Views: 455

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-14-08 12:13   Subject: Re: Heres a strange one for you!
It's a longshot, but see if your ignition stuck in the start position. All systems like wipers and blinkers are disabled to save power from the battery and use for the starter. Grinding could have bee ...
  Topic: Cut strut or spring
O2guy

Replies: 6
Views: 332

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-14-08 11:20   Subject: Cut strut or spring
My '73 2002 purchase last week came lowered and wanting a 100% stock '02, I want it a bit higher. I was told the struts were cut. Not thinking that was possible, how do I tell if it was the springs or ...
  Topic: Installing carpet. Anyone have pics of their install?
O2guy

Replies: 9
Views: 589

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-14-08 11:08   Subject: Re: Installing carpet. Anyone have pics of their install?
Thanks for that thread!!! I'm doing that in about a week.

Jim
  Topic: WTB: jack and original tool kit
O2guy

Replies: 0
Views: 115

PostForum: Parts For Sale   Posted: 5-14-08 10:38   Subject: WTB: jack and original tool kit
Slow restoration time planned, but I need both for my '73 2002a. In Fresno and Monterey/Salinas area.
jimstacey@sbcglobal.net
 
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