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Topic: I want to join the 2002 crowd, but need some help. |
gabestr
Replies: 12
Views: 600
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-9-08 05:31 Subject: Re: I want to join the 2002 crowd, but need some help. |
I don't think 16k would be unreasonable. Did you see this auction that made it into autoweek last month?
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080418/FREE/536669913 |
Topic: TIME magazine's 50 worst cars of all time |
gabestr
Replies: 4
Views: 326
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 9-10-07 03:02 Subject: TIME magazine's 50 worst cars of all time |
I thought this link my brother sent me was pretty entertaining
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/completelist/0,,1658545,00.html
In contrast to the 2002 7-series, I bet our little cars woul ... |
Topic: Sunroof assembly and installation. |
gabestr
Replies: 8
Views: 3250
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Forum: FAQ Articles Construction Zone Posted: 8-20-07 05:34 Subject: Re: clarification sought |
forgot to add in lieu of the cork sliders in the back that rub on the vinyl stips on the guides I went for 3M furniture sliders.
Thanks for the write-up dubois. I'm sure I would have struggled wi ... |
Topic: Sunroof assembly and installation. |
gabestr
Replies: 8
Views: 3250
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Forum: FAQ Articles Construction Zone Posted: 8-20-07 05:27 Subject: clarification sought |
| doesn't the rear sunroof seal go on the sliding part? That's how I did mine but there is a bit of a gap. I'll post a picture of it later but I believe my sunroof may be slightly bent. Anyway here a ... |
Topic: sunroof jammed, how do I remove it for repair? |
gabestr
Replies: 5
Views: 307
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-20-07 05:07 Subject: small plastic guide pin |
| I didn't have much trouble installing this part, just slide the two prongs into the guide and then poke around back there with the guide untill you feel it go in. But BTW the pic is from me trying to ... |
Topic: Mobile Tradition??? |
gabestr
Replies: 24
Views: 791
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-19-07 07:33 Subject: Re: Mobile Tradition??? |
| I can never find suitable nuts, bolts, and washers at Home Depot. I've probably speant hours going through the same sets of metric drawers, but it seems they never have what I need. I've decided to ... |
Topic: sunroof jammed, how do I remove it for repair? |
gabestr
Replies: 5
Views: 307
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-19-07 07:29 Subject: Re: sunroof jammed, how do I remove it for repair? |
| start by prising down the headliner part, which snaps into the square holes in the photo below, then slide that part back. Assuming the sunroof is stuck closed, you should now have access to the bolt ... |
Topic: Painless wiring...(not really OEM) |
gabestr
Replies: 4
Views: 312
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-1-07 09:12 Subject: Re: Painless wiring...(not really OEM) |
| OK thanks I'll switch it around tomorrow. That's all I was checking. |
Topic: Painless wiring...(not really OEM) |
gabestr
Replies: 4
Views: 312
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-1-07 08:54 Subject: Re: Painless wiring...(not really OEM) |
| useable yes but I guess I was thinking about making a back-up. despite the clear picture, it doesn't look like too long before I can't tell a white stripe from a yellow one. |
Topic: Painless wiring...(not really OEM) |
gabestr
Replies: 4
Views: 312
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-1-07 05:51 Subject: Painless wiring...(not really OEM) |
| I was thinking of replacing the card on the back of my fuse box, and I wouldn't have a clue how to draw someting like that. Anyone have a file I can print before I try to figure out how to make it? ... |
Topic: Timing cover front oil leak |
gabestr
Replies: 3
Views: 247
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-1-07 03:45 Subject: Re: Timing cover front oil leak |
| I've heard this can happen if the head has been shaved slightly and an equal amount isn't shaved off the timing chain cover. Not sure why or if it would leak from the second bolt hole though. |
Topic: Quick Sunroff Headliner Question |
gabestr
Replies: 8
Views: 327
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-30-07 08:31 Subject: Re: Quick Sunroff Headliner Question |
| OK thanks yeah I know there is a screw I was just trying to remember if the headliner was trimed around it but I will see how it looks without cutting first. I think if the vinyl is really steached t ... |
Topic: Quick Sunroff Headliner Question |
gabestr
Replies: 8
Views: 327
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-30-07 05:46 Subject: Re: Quick Sunroff Headliner Question |
I am just now attempting this too and have another quick question...
The wireing for the dome light goes underneath the padding for the driver's side A-pillar, right? Or is there a hole that you f ... |
Topic: cleaning small parts with a rock tumbler or eqivalent |
gabestr
Replies: 3
Views: 238
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-16-07 09:21 Subject: I ended up getting the one from harbor freight |
cheaper than the ones on ebay when you add shipping. and i could also pick up 5 lbs of the green triangle media.
I am excited to see how my hood brackets and roll bar end links come out. Im sure t ... |
Topic: Back from WV |
gabestr
Replies: 11
Views: 585
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-16-07 08:00 Subject: Re: Back from WV |
| I'm in for a drive as soon as I get Henrietta back on the road. WVirgina is cool. I have good memories visiting there in my younger days. Once visiting some family friends in Harrisonburg (in a big ... |
Topic: cleaning small parts with a rock tumbler or eqivalent |
gabestr
Replies: 3
Views: 238
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-16-07 07:20 Subject: cleaning small parts with a rock tumbler or eqivalent |
| Just wondering if anyone has had experience using any of these tumblers to clean some odd bolt,s washers, small brackets, etc. I noticed Eastwood now sells something similar that agitates. Given the ... |
Topic: Question about early dashboards |
gabestr
Replies: 8
Views: 295
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-16-07 06:15 Subject: Re: Question about early dashboards |
My '69 2002 parts car has the non-ribbed dash, hole for the emergency flashers, and came with the short console. I think it's a 3-piece.
My 71 +1/2 (April 1971 prod. date) has ribbes, no hole, is ... |
Topic: more silly sunroof stuff |
gabestr
Replies: 1
Views: 247
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-14-07 08:33 Subject: more silly sunroof stuff |
| Couldn't figure out what this part is. I think I found it just laying around in the neather reaches inside the roof somewhere. And this after towing the car around to two shops with the headliner ou ... |
Topic: Installing Pitman arm bushings |
gabestr
Replies: 3
Views: 208
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-14-07 08:24 Subject: Re: Installing Pitman arm bushings |
| A few good whacks with the hammer and they went in for me with the subframe installed. The engine was out and I was standing in the engine bay though. Also coated them with wheel bearing greese. Or ... |
Topic: Wiring harnesses available |
gabestr
Replies: 3
Views: 339
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-14-07 07:54 Subject: I bought one from the dealer about 2 years ago |
| As I posted then, it's very nice, a bit pricy, but nice. And at least it comes with all the grommets and connectors. Unfortunetly it's one of the only things I have since put back into the project c ... |
Topic: What is this gem worth? |
gabestr
Replies: 37
Views: 2581
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-07 07:52 Subject: Re: What is this gem worth? |
| If you decide to part it out can you let me know? I'm local and possibly interested in the yellow fog lights. True it is an odd car, and definately post '71 and a half, except for the "upgrades" - wo ... |
Topic: Need to get some opinions... (nt) |
gabestr
Replies: 14
Views: 592
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-8-07 09:16 Subject: Re: Need to get some opinions... (nt) |
| Hmmm, big amber turn signals on my project that I've just changed to golf. I'm not quite there yet but eww, doesn't do it for me either. Count me in for one set of the clears. |
Topic: sunroof sliders (old cork on leather strip things) |
gabestr
Replies: 1
Views: 180
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-8-07 08:53 Subject: sunroof sliders (old cork on leather strip things) |
| Hey anyone doing a sunroof restoration, I found a good substitute for those old cork pads on the back that at one time slid on leather strips glued to the sunroof frame. those 3M furniture pads they ... |
Topic: 02 cents worth, thanks mike |
gabestr
Replies: 2
Views: 345
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-8-07 08:34 Subject: 02 cents worth, thanks mike |
| I don't get on the board too much as of late, but I finally unwarpped the latest Rondel and read your column. Good point about anti-sieze on those funny (expensive) bolts that connect the bottom of t ... |
Topic: 75 2002. Restored, $5k firm |
gabestr
Replies: 3
Views: 753
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Forum: Cars Posted: 7-5-07 06:17 Subject: Re: 75 2002. Restored, $5k firm |
Still got the dual solex side drafts? I might be interested.
Gabe Mintier
mintier@verizon.net |
Topic: Front valance trimming |
gabestr
Replies: 3
Views: 293
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-25-07 07:35 Subject: Re: Front valance trimming |
| I've heard a baseball bat is a good tool to "roll" your fender lips, if thats what you mean. I've never tried it as I've stayed with 13" wheels. |
Topic: Alpina Question |
gabestr
Replies: 9
Views: 556
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-16-07 04:04 Subject: good luck finding alpina parts for the 2002 |
you mean if I only get the steering wheel, that doesn't make it an Alpina?
Seriously I sent an e-mail to them a few years back and they told me they dont carry parts for 02's anymore. |
Topic: Some NPR, Christian Radio listeners hearing Stern in cars |
gabestr
Replies: 3
Views: 214
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 11-10-06 06:18 Subject: This has been happening to me a lot lately |
| so i researched it. It's all those little fm transmitters people have in order to listen to satellite radio/ipod whatever over FM. Took me almost 30 min to figure that out! I almost always hear How ... |
Topic: Lighting the heater control panel |
gabestr
Replies: 5
Views: 309
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-27-06 03:52 Subject: what year did this start? |
| None of my 02's have had lighted heater controls on either side. |
Topic: Found out my car's birthday today |
gabestr
Replies: 11
Views: 275
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-22-06 05:37 Subject: e-mail address |
I sent my query to this person:
kai.jacobsen@bmw.de
but the return e-mail at the bottom of the reply is:
mailto:info.konzernarchiv@bmw.de
HTH |
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