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Topic: Anybody in Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Lafayette, Bunkie???! |
beammmer
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-27-08 12:59 Subject: If it's not ready to drive by April... |
| I will go nuts. Eureka Springs or the MArdi Gras in Shreveport on on my list to do. Fingers crossed. Don |
Topic: Anybody in Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Lafayette, Bunkie???! |
beammmer
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Views: 122
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-24-08 03:39 Subject: Next time down south... |
let me know. We are pretty much of an LSU family also, my oldest is a sophomore at LSU.
I'm real close to having my car back running, seems like forever since I drove it, I'd love to drive it to m ... |
Topic: Anybody in Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Lafayette, Bunkie???! |
beammmer
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Views: 122
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-23-08 01:19 Subject: Ouch, I have not heard Bunkie... |
| stated on this board before. What a lovely town. Before I49 was finished one had to go through Bunkie to go north or south in Louisiana. You need to try Lea's in Lecompte, if it's open, they have s ... |
Topic: Intake Manifold Temp Sensor question ... |
beammmer
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Views: 183
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-20-08 03:32 Subject: Intake Manifold Temp Sensor question ... |
| I found the topic below but I'm still not clear on what the sensor does. Mine is single spade and it was connected to a wire from somewhere. I don't know if it is needed, any additional help is appre ... |
Topic: What carb is this????? |
beammmer
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-18-08 08:04 Subject: In the third picture... |
| just below the rusty looking hole in the center of the picture are two numbers embossed into the base plate. One should be a serial number the other should be the model number. Use some scotchbrite ... |
Topic: Has anyone used Carbs Unlimited... |
beammmer
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-13-08 03:03 Subject: Has anyone used Carbs Unlimited... |
lately? Getting ready for the 38 and manifold. Thanks, Don
http://www.carburetion.com/index.htm |
Topic: rising storm |
beammmer
Replies: 3
Views: 283
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-9-08 01:36 Subject: I feel your pain... |
| we escaped for Gustav last week, leaving my 73 Inka in the garage next to a 73 Chamonix who was drown by Katrina in the same garage. I have to get my Inka running so I can take her with me next time. ... |
Topic: think velcro will stand up to elements? |
beammmer
Replies: 9
Views: 487
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-7-08 08:05 Subject: At Wal Mart or Office Depot... |
| Double sided 3M High Strength tape, don't know the exact name in the retail world, but the package states it's okay outdoors and has a red liner. In the industrial world it is VHB tape. Make sure the ... |
Topic: Blunt I hope you don't mind... |
beammmer
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-4-08 06:23 Subject: Baton Rouge, Lafayette... |
| and Alexandria all took a pretty good hit. My son goes to LSU and found some pictures on line of the campus. It was a mess. My Sister-in-law lives in Alex, she got a bunch of rain and wind. Everyo ... |
Topic: Blunt I hope you don't mind... |
beammmer
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-3-08 08:23 Subject: Blunt I hope you don't mind... |
I would like to duplicate your reflective hood insulation panels. I tried a search without luck for a post about yours. Thanks for the help, Don
PS: We survived Gustav without out another floode ... |
Topic: I know what a rubber grommet is, but.... |
beammmer
Replies: 8
Views: 383
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-30-08 04:30 Subject: Rubber Stoppers... |
might be what you are looking for.
http://www.indigo.com/science-supplies/gph-science-supply/rubber-stopper.html |
Topic: Heard yesterday Dan Erwin passed away... |
beammmer
Replies: 18
Views: 2434
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-9-08 11:06 Subject: I only met him once... |
| so I do not know the "Crusty" reference. He was a writer for Roundel. |
Topic: Heard yesterday Dan Erwin passed away... |
beammmer
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Views: 2434
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-9-08 09:10 Subject: Heard yesterday Dan Erwin passed away... |
| A friend of mine was called because his name was in Dan's cell phone. I heard he was in or near Yellowstone yesterday on a motorcycle and another driver did not see him. He had been at my house a co ... |
Topic: Two post lift |
beammmer
Replies: 6
Views: 413
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-8-08 12:34 Subject: Where are you located... |
a friend has one he picked up a few weeks ago and it's too big for his
(or my) garage. I'm thinking it would probably be unfeasible to ship. South Louisiana, Don |
Topic: Lets have some pics guys |
beammmer
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Views: 2001
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-20-08 09:24 Subject: Took these this morning... |
hopefully I will have the engine back installed in a month.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/beammmer/Inka%202002/IMG_4096.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/beammmer/Inka%202002/IMG ... |
Topic: Careful if you're heading to the ATM today... |
beammmer
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Views: 490
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-19-08 03:16 Subject: Think the driver got hurt? (nt) |
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Topic: CD Resistor Plug Reminder, thanks! (nt) |
beammmer
Replies: 1
Views: 117
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-14-08 05:47 Subject: CD Resistor Plug Reminder, thanks! (nt) |
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Topic: CD you asked us to remind you... |
beammmer
Replies: 2
Views: 232
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-13-08 03:33 Subject: WILL DO!! (nt) |
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Topic: CD you asked us to remind you... |
beammmer
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-13-08 01:29 Subject: CD you asked us to remind you... |
Resistor plugs. Thanks, Don
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/t,308378/highlight,/ |
Topic: $4k Budget - What do you get? |
beammmer
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-11-08 05:13 Subject: This is what I got for forty five... |
hundred. It is undergoing engine work, will need suspension work and some other odds and ends but other wise in great condition.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/beammmer/Inka%202002/IMG_3759 ... |
Topic: Making Progress... |
beammmer
Replies: 2
Views: 201
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 06:46 Subject: So far... |
| In the head $500. Block should be around 3 - 400. I hope. |
Topic: Making Progress... |
beammmer
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 06:23 Subject: Making Progress... |
Picked up my reworked head today. By appearances they did a good job, at least it's nice and clean. Cant wait for the next step. Don
Before
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/beammmer/Inka%20 ... |
Topic: A couple weeks ago after removing the head... |
beammmer
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Views: 284
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 03:11 Subject: Yes the engine was warm... |
| and the filter was still attached. I guess it was just oil left in the pan and filter, it surprised me as to how much came out. Well anyhow now I can start with 100% fresh oil and do a complete oil ... |
Topic: quick Q: spray adhesive or brushable glue with door panels |
beammmer
Replies: 11
Views: 316
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 03:03 Subject: Sorry, longwinded answer I would suggest... |
| 3M 80 Rubber and Vinyl adhesive the adhesive is neoprene based giving the adhesive a heat resistance of over 200F. This is all important in attaching headliners and other interior vinyl parts. The S ... |
Topic: A couple weeks ago after removing the head... |
beammmer
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Views: 284
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-9-08 04:52 Subject: A couple weeks ago after removing the head... |
| I flipped the engine over on the engine stand to get at the oil pan. When I did so a lot of oil came out the ports. A lot meaning probably about a pint or more. My question is even though I thoroug ... |
Topic: shipping a car |
beammmer
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-7-08 06:18 Subject: I shipped a car... |
in December via DAS. My comments are on this link:
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/p,496497/highlight,/#496497 |
Topic: More Body work holes found... |
beammmer
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Views: 443
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-6-08 08:21 Subject: Yup, surprise, surprise... |
here they are. Thanks to all for the help. Don
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/t,299991/highlight,/ |
Topic: More Body work holes found... |
beammmer
Replies: 7
Views: 443
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-6-08 04:43 Subject: Thanks for the... |
| reply's. It makes sense they are for the A/C. It's interesting that except for the holes, there is no indication of A/C. I guess the car could have been made for the A/C and it was never added at t ... |
Topic: More Body work holes found... |
beammmer
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Views: 443
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-6-08 12:23 Subject: More Body work holes found... |
| after the engine was removed for rebuild I discovered these two holes. They go straight through the firewall, the carpet can be seen inside. Does any one know what these are for? They were not on m ... |
Topic: Opened up oil pan and discovered... |
beammmer
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Views: 364
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-21-08 03:06 Subject: Opened up oil pan and discovered... |
| these two parts along with another I have not retrieved yet. The small one appears to be part of a valve seal. The other with the hole is finely machined and looks to worn as if a bolt was holding i ... |
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