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Message |
 Topic: Bay area parts for sale |
albawhore
Replies: 5
Views: 252
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 Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-14-08 05:03 Subject: Bay area parts for sale |
Wheels with rubber, engine block, head, pistons, glass, gas tanks. Most everything. I need to liquidate by 8/1.
I do not have time to mail anything. I will be having yard sale on the 20th and 27th. G ... |
| Topic: '76 malaga |
albawhore
Replies: 1
Views: 257
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Forum: Cars Posted: 7-14-08 04:37 Subject: '76 malaga |
| I have a blue plate '76 Malaga in rough shape. Engine is strong but has issues. I have not tried to smog it. The trans has the second gear burr that 02's are famous for. The seats are out of the '75 a ... |
| Topic: 1976 02 FS |
albawhore
Replies: 0
Views: 286
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Forum: Cars Posted: 6-5-08 07:14 Subject: 1976 02 FS |
I have a 1976 02 body rough, glass bad, seats nice, extra parts, period wheels, new tires. Runs like a champ but issues. Typical 2nd gear burr.
Sunroof. Aftermarket steering wheel. Never tried to smo ... |
| Topic: gas pedal options |
albawhore
Replies: 20
Views: 684
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-11-07 03:34 Subject: Re: gas pedal options |
They sell universal floor mount "hot rod" pedals at both summit and JEG's.
If you don't want to wait I bet they would have one over at the speed merchant on Lincoln |
| Topic: Could someone calculate RPM to Car Speed with the Following |
albawhore
Replies: 1
Views: 183
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-2-07 03:49 Subject: Re: Could someone calculate RPM to Car Speed with the Follow |
Justin,
If you download the exel version of the table in the faq's you can change the tire and wheel parameters and it will do the math for you.
This is what I came up with:
1500rpm: 1st=8
2nd=14
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| Topic: 90amps of juice... |
albawhore
Replies: 10
Views: 548
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-25-07 04:48 Subject: Re: 90amps of juice... |
The shortened engine compartment syndrome could be from trashed motor/tranny mounts. You might want to check.
I have been entertaining the electric water pump idea, there are probably a couple of hor ... |
| Topic: WTB. fron windshield |
albawhore
Replies: 3
Views: 136
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 4-17-07 11:34 Subject: Re: WTB. fron windshield |
I've got one in the san jose area.
JB |
| Topic: WTB New Front brake protection backing plates |
albawhore
Replies: 1
Views: 109
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 4-17-07 11:30 Subject: Re: WTB New Front brake protection backing plates |
Did you ask BLUNT?
JB
bmw-auto-parts-dealer.com shows them at $71.27 ++, Blunt can usually beat their number.
Cheers |
| Topic: '75 2002 Slowly going to be restored |
albawhore
Replies: 14
Views: 2724
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 4-16-07 03:53 Subject: Re: Further investigation |
| Up above the steering column at the back of the cluster there are 2 knurled nuts. Take those babies off and disconnect the speedo cable while you are in the comprimising position required to get the k ... |
| Topic: Recommendation: Palo Alto Area Pre-Purchase Inspection |
albawhore
Replies: 1
Views: 230
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-14-07 01:44 Subject: Re: Recommendation: Palo Alto Area Pre-Purchase Inspection |
Check out www.bayarea02.com
You should be able to find what you need there.
Welcome to the illness.
Cheers
jb |
| Topic: Nose attachment |
albawhore
Replies: 4
Views: 279
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-13-07 04:10 Subject: Re: Nose attachment |
I am oing the M20 swap so almost all of that shit is going AWAY.
Thanks though.
JB |
| Topic: Nose attachment |
albawhore
Replies: 4
Views: 279
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-13-07 04:07 Subject: Re: Nose attachment |
Mr MacGinn,
I live in awe of your work and thank you for answering my post.
The problem I have is where the nose meets the "wheelhouse" as you can see in the pix.
I am going to replace the leading ... |
| Topic: Nose attachment |
albawhore
Replies: 4
Views: 279
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-13-07 07:46 Subject: Nose attachment |
I forgot my camera so I do not have pix.
I was wondering if anyone out there has good photos of the upper attachments of the nose assembly.
Some rotten P.O./body hack came up with a "custom" attachm ... |
| Topic: Been Asked a Million Times - Roll Your Eyes Now |
albawhore
Replies: 17
Views: 800
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-13-07 07:18 Subject: Re: Been Asked a Million Times - Roll Your Eyes Now |
Ash,
I am really glad that you chose to keep Karl in your life!!
He is looking Marvelous.
Nice to see you posting again.
Cheers
JB |
| Topic: Good Mechanic in South Bay Area? |
albawhore
Replies: 3
Views: 129
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-5-07 02:49 Subject: Re: Good Mechanic in South Bay Area? |
I have always heard good things about independent in cupertino.
JB |
| Topic: Spindle size |
albawhore
Replies: 4
Views: 168
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-3-07 02:23 Subject: Re: Spindle size |
The new bearings should have come with a new "race" or seat, i.e you should be replacing more than just the bearing cage itself.
JB |
| Topic: Body panels.. |
albawhore
Replies: 1
Views: 212
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-3-07 11:39 Subject: Re: Body panels.. |
BLUNT from this board click one of his posts or his blog and use the email link.
JB |
| Topic: WTB: TII Strut housings |
albawhore
Replies: 2
Views: 139
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 4-2-07 09:29 Subject: Re: WTB: TII Strut housings |
BLUNT sources them new in box for ~$260 ea.
JB |
| Topic: '75 o2 project (updated 3.29.07) |
albawhore
Replies: 19
Views: 1916
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 4-2-07 09:24 Subject: Re: '75 o2 project |
Justin,
The nose had been installed with some of the poorest welds I had ever seen and there were some rust issues where the rad support and nose panel came together. I am going to be redesigning the ... |
| Topic: Interior trim item question - source? |
albawhore
Replies: 5
Views: 255
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 3-29-07 11:01 Subject: Re: Interior trim item question - source? |
BLUNT, BLUNT, BLUNT, BLUNT!!!!!!!
JB |
| Topic: any structural engineers here in o2land |
albawhore
Replies: 4
Views: 305
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 3-29-07 10:59 Subject: Re: any structural engineers here in o2land |
Jeff,
I was thinking smaller chrome-molly tube like they used on the formula ford chassis'.
It would look bitchen and probably do a lot better job.
I am not ready to put my life on the line to find ... |
| Topic: any structural engineers here in o2land |
albawhore
Replies: 4
Views: 305
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 3-29-07 06:00 Subject: any structural engineers here in o2land |
I am wondering if a tube version of the control arms and trailing arms would be stronger, lighter etc..
If anyone can come up with tube size and wall thickness I am willing to fab some up and find ou ... |
| Topic: M20 swap questions |
albawhore
Replies: 3
Views: 239
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 3-29-07 03:45 Subject: Re: M20 swap questions |
Check out www.strictlyeta.net and Jeff Irelands site.
Strictly eta lays out how to build a stroker from a curious conglomeration of parts.
Jeff Ireland sells stroker kits for the 2.5l m20 from the 3 ... |
| Topic: '75 o2 project (updated 3.29.07) |
albawhore
Replies: 19
Views: 1916
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 3-29-07 02:25 Subject: Re: '75 o2 project |
Hello all.
I have been having fun learning to weld with the Miller.
The first project was a rolling stand for the body so that I can move it around by myself.
Then I began with the trim holes and s ... |
| Topic: Factory repair panels |
albawhore
Replies: 1
Views: 228
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 3-29-07 09:38 Subject: Factory repair panels |
Has anyone used the repair panels that go on the rear corners?
Part # 41351885108
I am curious to know whether they are a weld in piece or like an applique that you put over the existing.
TIA
JB |
| Topic: DIY tool for cutting up '02? |
albawhore
Replies: 11
Views: 404
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 3-29-07 09:33 Subject: Re: DIY tool for cutting up '02? |
2nd sawzall.
Watch out for fuel lines.
Plasma cutter is WAY MORE fun.
JB |
| Topic: 2002 vs. tii suspension |
albawhore
Replies: 9
Views: 554
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 3-28-07 03:13 Subject: Re: 2002 vs. tii suspension |
| the front spindles are larger in diameter and the rear trailing arms are boxed. Those are the only differences that I am aware of but I am a non-Tii guy and I am sure that the Tii guys will chime in.
... |
| Topic: back fire in carb |
albawhore
Replies: 2
Views: 139
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 3-27-07 12:07 Subject: Re: back fire in carb |
timing is out.
JB |
| Topic: FIA Homologation |
albawhore
Replies: 10
Views: 542
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 3-26-07 03:38 Subject: Re: FIA Homologation |
Check with Pedro at 1602.com
JB |
| Topic: bushing replacements |
albawhore
Replies: 1
Views: 178
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 3-26-07 03:37 Subject: Re: bushing replacements |
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,247527/highlight,rear+bushing+removal/
BMW 2002 FAQ - Presenting the $3 ulitmate bushing removal tool!!!
Check this ou ... |
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