Date: 3-18-07 01:56 From: dubois in Hollister, (near SJ) California Subject: 72 tii (Alpina)
This blog will document the history and the refurbishment of my other tii.
The Alpina, as it appeared in European Car magazine (1991). I purchased the car in 2002 and have not altered in any way. I finally decided to embark on a complete paint job and refurbishment of some of the items for aesthetic reasons. My goal is to retain that vintage look and maintain its originality - which I define as the way it look back in 2002.
Process starts in Jan. 2007. First the easy stuff, a couple of minor dents on the hood.
All (4) Campignolo wheels plus two spares were sanded, primered and refinished with a vintage gray metallic, semi gloss clear. A wheel is shown with polished lip - an experiment that didn't quite work out.
Finished wheels. Campignolo Elecktron Zero offset, 13X7, 11 lbs.
New OEM spare tire panel. Original panel showed its age with several pin holes and cracks.
_________________ 72 tii A4
Don't argue with anyone that will not consider the possibility of being wrong...
the future is a dream, the present infinitesimally brief, but the memories are forever...
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Date: 3-19-07 05:42 From: TMK-001 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia Subject: Re: 72 tii (Alpina) ***EMPTY- not started yet***
This answers my question in your other thread... I look forward to hearing more of your project! _________________
Date: 3-19-07 05:02 From: jgmgti in Washington D.C. Subject: Re: 72 tii (Alpina) ***EMPTY- not started yet***
What month was it featured? I have a bunch of old issues and it would be great to read about your newest project.
Jonathan _________________ 1972 2002 tii #2761572 Inka May 4,1972 13x6 Superlites bilsteins,Momo prototipo ,Coco Mats,,Old Man Style "Patina"....
2007 GTI 200hp 207 tq DSG trans.Daily driver.
2007 Vespa LX50 City Transpo
Date: 8-11-07 07:16 From: 02Les in China again! Subject: Re: 72 tii (Alpina) ***EMPTY- not started yet***
Geez Michael. I just wish I could get one of mine looking as good as yours did PRE-REFURBISHMENT!
Take care with those "new" door handle seals; tighten down too hard and you cut the middle right out of them. I think the original (old stock) ones were thicker? _________________ Les
'74 '02 - Jade Touring (RHD)
'76 '02 - Delk's "Da Beater"
'76 '02 - Dark Met Blue (running project)
'76 '02 - Sienna (comatose project)
'76 '02 - Sahara (parts car)
'98 323i Conv - Black
Date: 8-11-07 10:18 From: oz_tom in Melbourne - Australia Subject: Re: 72 tii (Alpina)
Looks great Dubois. Wish i could see it in the flesh...er, metal!
Tom _________________
72tii - Whitey
74 - Blacky
Date: 8-12-07 05:25 From: dlmrun2002 in New York Subject: Re: 72 tii (Alpina)
What's up with the two scrapes on the spoiler in front of the right wheel? Are they there or is it a light reflection?
DLM
Part description, part number, and where to buy. On your second and third to last photos what are the rubber parts that go at the top rear of the door. I've never noticed those for sale and I have only a small scrap remaining of these on my doors.
Thanks
Pete
68 1600
Date: 8-12-07 11:52 From: TMK-001 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia Subject: Re: 72 tii (Alpina)
Michael,
Shawwwwinnnnnnnnggggg! Silver 2002's... I personally dont think they come much better :-P Noice work!
Pete,
Speak to Blunt, he organised them for me! There are ones at the front of the doors also... mine were clapped out bad!
Hello Dubois, I was trying to find you and your Alpina over on Roadfly 2002 message board http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/2002/8596401-1.html for a long time friend who is the daughter of the original owner. She would have some history on the car in its early days and I can get you her contact info if you like. The car is looking good and nice resto job on it!
2o=00=o2 (Mike)
Date: 9-9-07 09:26 From: dubois in Hollister, (near SJ) California Subject: Re: 72 tii (Alpina)
2o=00=o2 wrote:
Hello Dubois, I was trying to find you and your Alpina over on Roadfly 2002 message board http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/2002/8596401-1.html for a long time friend who is the daughter of the original owner. She would have some history on the car in its early days and I can get you her contact info if you like. The car is looking good and nice resto job on it!
2o=00=o2 (Mike)
Absolutely, yes. She must be Mr. Jack Cavanaugh's daughter! Please, forward any info to hollisterab at hotmail dot com. _________________ 72 tii A4
Don't argue with anyone that will not consider the possibility of being wrong...
the future is a dream, the present infinitesimally brief, but the memories are forever...
any updates? ya killin me ova hea! hehehe _________________ King of Avatar
M20-02 blog
Date: 3-12-08 07:50 From: dubois in Hollister, (near SJ) California Subject: Re: 72 tii (Alpina)
-=Charley wrote:
any updates? ya killin me ova hea! hehehe
Yeah, I have to get my ass in gear in complete installing the trim and finish it! _________________ 72 tii A4
Don't argue with anyone that will not consider the possibility of being wrong...
the future is a dream, the present infinitesimally brief, but the memories are forever...
Date: 3-12-08 08:40 From: peteinjp in Toyama, Japan Subject: Re: 72 tii (Alpina)
Absolutely beauteous!
In my dreams.....
One thing- i don't think the sunroof cars use these:
Date: 3-13-08 02:58 From: rogerspeed in the OC Subject: Re: 72 tii (Alpina)
peteinjp wrote:
Absolutely beauteous!
In my dreams.....
One thing- i don't think the sunroof cars use these:
i'll second that notion, having read the parts book (paper not electronic!) the sunroof cars are supposed to have solid rubber plugs filling the side trunk holes that are vented with the tube shown on non-sunroof cars. Part is NLA _________________ RK of OC
68 1600 Manila 5spd
67 1600ti/alpina-s/r
69 '02 Chamonix-s/r
I wanted that car back when that issue came out. I still have it and my collection of EU Car. That mag has really gone down hill from the days of VW & Porsche.
Great revival of a sweet car.
Date: 3-14-08 05:53 From: BillWilliams in Maryland Subject: Michael - do you have that little
smile on your face?
The same smile you had when you gave me brown pants? _________________ 1972 2000tii Touring
1972 2002tii with A4 system
1972 2002tii found a motor
16' Mad River
Date: 3-14-08 11:59 From: jgmgti in Washington D.C. Subject: Re: Michael - do you have that little
Beutiful project results!
Really love the wheel fender perspective.
Jonathan _________________ 1972 2002 tii #2761572 Inka May 4,1972 13x6 Superlites bilsteins,Momo prototipo ,Coco Mats,,Old Man Style "Patina"....
2007 GTI 200hp 207 tq DSG trans.Daily driver.
2007 Vespa LX50 City Transpo
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