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Date: 7-1-06 08:19
From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA

Subject: Re: looking great

Yes, Imola is the choice. I'm anxious to see how it looks as well. Will be a few weeks before they spray the engine bay (first opportunity to checkout the color).

BTW Greg, went by the shop on Friday an began removing bits and pieces from the '76. Man, I really feel sorry that poor car. Fred Flintstone floor pans, rotted shock towers, etc. I think you made a good decision in pulling the engine on it. It was well beyond repair. Made me feel much better about my '74.
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Date: 8-29-06 09:19
From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA

Subject: Re: looking great

Well, both rockers are done, doors have been hung, rear panels are done and tail section is complete. Shop is now concentrating on the front end and are having some difficulties getting the fenders to align properly. Seems that the car was hit at some point and the left front frame rail got tweaked a bit. They have been pulling on it to get it back in place. Wish they had done this before they hung the new panels in the rear.

After they get the doors swinging and panels aligned, they will cut for flares and take it in to be primed.

Waiting to go on....bumper going to Dave Varco in exchange for a newly plated one.

Once the bodywork completes, we will get started on the subframes and mechanics.

Here's that to do list...

1) Drop, clean & rustproof subframes
2) Adjust Steering Box
3) Gusset front subframe (driver side mount)
4) Fix bell housing (broken near selector rod)
5) Install new clutch kit
6) Install new timing belt & tensioner
7) Install new waterpump
8) Install new plug wires
9) Install rear camber adjustment kit
10) Install rear toe adjustment kit
11) Clean engine and replace any leaking seals
12) Paint valve cover & intake manifold
13) Install new idler arm bushings
14) Install new tierods
15) Install new track rod
16) Install new ball joints
17) Install new control arms
18) Install new urethane suspension bushings
19) Install rear subframe urethane inserts
20) Install Short Shift Kit
21) Install front big brake kit (Wilwoods, e21 rotors, bearings, etc)
22) Install new brass collar around tranny output flange
23) Install rebuilt heater box & new heater control valve
24) Install new ST front and rear swaybars
25) Install rear disc brakes
26) Install new MC

Pallet of goodies.

Big brakes

I have tried to ride these guys, but unfortunately, insurance work takes priority and mine seems to get bumped on and off the rack quite a bit. It's been frustrating to say the least. I was really hoping to get it back by September 1st so that I could get the interior and glass back in in time for the Vintage get together in Herndon on the 30th. Doesn't look like I will have it back in time to show it......but, I still plan on attending the event.
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74 2002tii - m20 powered - Under re-construction

Date: 8-30-06 05:04 From: TMK-001 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia Subject: Re: looking great
Geez, those US spec big bump-er mounts certainly add a lot more meat to the car! Things look like they are progressing well. Good luck, cant wait to see the Imola beast all done! Todd _________________

Date: 8-30-06 09:58 From: H_Krix in Atlanta, Ga Subject: Re: looking great
For some reason, i saw the shot of the hook in the bumper mount and thought "YAAARG and Avast mateys!" ...i need to get more sleep... _________________ click signature above for my resto blog

Date: 8-31-06 06:16 From: adamm in Leamington Spa Subject: Re: looking great
great to see you decided on Imola. my second choice to lamborghini orange ;) can't wait to see it shiny and painted. keep going! _________________ '73 tii arancio borealis - finished?! '74 lux fjord - gone :( '73 3.0csi polaris www.adammoody.co.uk/art

Date: 9-9-06 08:39 From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA Subject: Moved to the front.
Subframes dropped. Sent out for stripping. Shop now working on front. Got driver's side done, primed and covered with undercoat. Shop owner also fabricated this dolly out of an old subframe that he had. Claims that he can "wheelbarrow" the car around by himself with this setup. Oh well, at least things are moving along. _________________ 74 2002tii - m20 powered - Under re-construction

Date: 9-22-06 08:20
From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA

Subject: Started to cut

Rocker trim holes welded shut. Primer and undercoating applied in front. Front bumper holes patched. Fenders cut for flares. Shop decided not to take the pie cut approach on the rear and instead joined the gap with another piece of metal that the bodyman bent to fit. It is just tacked on in the pics and will be cleaned up before the flare goes on.

Pic shows patched fuel tank support

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74 2002tii - m20 powered - Under re-construction

Date: 9-23-06 10:42 From: BLUNT in Wayzata,Minnesota, gods country Subject: Re: Started to cut
wow looks great ian, it will look really clean without the trim. are you doing beltline or not? i need to build another flared car

Date: 9-23-06 01:45
From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA

Subject: Re: Started to cut

Hi BLUNT......thanks, and yes I am going to be running the beltline trim.....got it from you with the rest of the goodies that you originally sent.

Went back and forth on whether or not I should delete the rocker trim and decided to take the advice I received from Matt McGinn and go without it. Rockers will be black.

Congratulations on your father's successful surgery! Good to read that you will have him back working with you in the garage soon.
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74 2002tii - m20 powered - Under re-construction

Date: 10-12-06 09:04
From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA

Subject: Re: Started to cut

Flares are going on....

grabnuts - 5mm A-head

Front airdam - needs to be adjusted a little right

Incorrect angle - having difficulty getting it the align with flares and also am having issues with getting the "bumper" piece level

Coping of airdam

Mounting flange - suspect that this is causing my mounting issues.....appears to be at the wrong angle.....or my nose panel isn't quite right.

Current nose measurements - spoke with Matt McGinn today and the two on the ends are very close to the factory turbo mount point, the one in the middle is a little low.

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74 2002tii - m20 powered - Under re-construction

Date: 11-3-06 09:18
From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA

Subject: First glimpse at the Imola

Hood, trunk lid and doors cut in. Being stored in the shop's attic so they don't suffer any damages before going on.

Engine mount reinforced, IE camber & toe adjustment kits welded on and subframes ready to go back together and onto the car.

Fuel tank resealed and sprayed. Ready to go back in...

Engine being prepped.

More next week.
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74 2002tii - m20 powered - Under re-construction

Date: 11-3-06 09:52 From: Miss_myTii Subject: Re: First glimpse at the Imola
Looks great! I applaud your attention to detail! Thanks for the updates. _________________ Stefan Finn

Date: 11-4-06 09:34 From: H_Krix in Atlanta, Ga Subject: Re: First glimpse at the Imola
What did you respray the subframe and suspension bits with? I'm about to do that myself, and would greatly appreciate some suggestions... Looking great, cant wait to see more progress! _________________ click signature above for my resto blog

Date: 11-6-06 02:32
From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA

Subject: Re: First glimpse at the Imola

H_Krix wrote:

What did you respray the subframe and suspension bits with? I'm about to do that myself, and would greatly appreciate some suggestions...

Looking great, cant wait to see more progress!

Subframes were dipped and stripped then sprayed with OMNI MP170/175 Epoxy Primer then covered with OMNI MTK 9300 Black Urethane paint.

The bodyshop uses PPG products and OMNI is one of their less expensive paints. We'll see how it holds up.
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74 2002tii - m20 powered - Under re-construction

Date: 11-8-06 08:51 From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA Subject: More pics
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Date: 11-8-06 09:00 From: BLUNT in Wayzata,Minnesota, gods country Subject: Re: More pics
wow thats really looking nice ian. gonna be some nice contrast between the imola and the black work on the motor. did you jetcoat the headers or is that high temp paint?? i need to do my header but am waiting until i get the motor in

Date: 11-9-06 07:36 From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA Subject: Re: More pics
Headers came from MSDS ceramic coated. I had intended to leave them gray. However, the guy at the shop that was prepping the engine sprayed them with high temp paint. We'll see how long it lasts. Intake manifold and valve cover were sprayed with high temp paint and then clear coated by the paint guy. _________________ 74 2002tii - m20 powered - Under re-construction

Date: 11-29-06 10:22
From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA

Subject: Engine bay and trunk painted, subframes going in this week

LTW flywheel and clutch installed. Engine going back in from the bottom this time.

Rear discs installed and rear subframe ready to go.

Had the fuel tank resprayed in a Matte black. Shop originally sprayed it glossy black.

Interior was painted in PPG's POR15 equivalent.

Engine bay.

Another. Shop took the undercoating/chip guard up a little higher than I wanted. In my opinion, it is not worth removing it and re-spraying primer and paint. Most of the bay will be covered by the engine/etc anyway.

Some trunk shots. Interesting to see how the imola reacts to flash.

We found a good set of rust free towers and used them as donors to make my towers a little more aesthetically pleasing. You may recall the large band-aid patches that were previously on them.

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74 2002tii - m20 powered - Under re-construction

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Date: 12-11-06 02:11 From: M-technik-3 Subject: Re: More pics
Looked at the car today Ian, They were working on the wiring. Was looking for the 323i head. Greg

Date: 12-18-06 09:20 From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA Subject: wiring & undercoat
Progress has slowed during the silly season. Some wiring work and undercoating. Rear subframe and suspension should go on this week. _________________ 74 2002tii - m20 powered - Under re-construction

Date: 1-11-07 03:47 From: John_in_VA in Leesburg, VA Subject: Late to the game...but I'm partial to Pepper White...
Here's my Juanita and her sister, an '04 MINI Cooper S: _________________ John in VA '74 tii "Juanita" '85 325e "Ol' Blue" '86 535i "M-POSSTR" '00 328i "Fern"

Date: 1-11-07 04:40 From: TMK-001 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia Subject: Re: Late to the game...but I'm partial to Pepper White...
I'm partial to Chili Red :-P There are some top people in VA with MINI's that I used to keep in cntact with from mini2.com... do you catch up with any of the MINI crowd? _________________

Date: 1-11-07 08:35 From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA Subject: Re: Late to the game...but I'm partial to Pepper White...
Thanks for the input John. Hope to have it back together in time to park it next to Juanita at the next DM. _________________ 74 2002tii - m20 powered - Under re-construction

Date: 1-11-07 08:52 From: Harv in Willoughby Oh. Subject: Re: Late to the game...but I'm partial to Pepper White...
Very very very nice! John _________________ "Chicken make no good house pet!" "Less brake, more accelerator" #1665778

Date: 1-12-07 05:29 From: John_in_VA in Leesburg, VA Subject: Re: ...do you catch up with any of the MINI crowd?...
The MCS belongs to a friend who enjoys the car, but hasn't found the time to hobnob with the MINI locals. He has a Harley that takes up some of his free time as well. Ian - it's looking good. Keep on keeping on!! _________________ John in VA '74 tii "Juanita" '85 325e "Ol' Blue" '86 535i "M-POSSTR" '00 328i "Fern"

Date: 1-12-07 09:25 From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA Subject: Some progress
Engine and tranny mated and lifted into place. Driver side mount Passenger side mount Tranny brace being refabricated to make it stiffer. Will be adding a second mount on the left side as well. Hope to have pics of the rear subframe and brakes ready to post next week. _________________ 74 2002tii - m20 powered - Under re-construction

Date: 1-14-07 08:59 From: EricB in Indianapolis Subject: Re: looking great
That is coming along nicely. Do you jave any shots of the engine bay. It is reassuring to see that there is someone out there as foolish as I am. Can't wait to see the finished product. _________________ 1973 2002 2.5 L s14 project 1974 Eurofest 2002 Several bicycles 2 skateboards

Date: 1-22-07 10:21
From: leadphut

Subject: Re: looking great

EricB wrote:

That is coming along nicely. Do you jave any shots of the engine bay. It is reassuring to see that there is someone out there as foolish as I am. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Not foolish - passionate! great job! i'm eager to see more. its inspirational.

Date: 2-5-07 09:43 From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA Subject: Brakes, Steering, etc....
It will be rolling soon.... _________________ 74 2002tii - m20 powered - Under re-construction

Date: 2-6-07 12:42 From: jgmgti in Washington D.C. Subject: Re: Brakes, Steering, etc....
Very nice work in progress.Hope to see it soon. 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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