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Date: 8-10-06 06:26
From: BillWilliams in Maryland

Subject: 1972 2000tii Touring Reassembly

I will start a new BLOG with pictures of the reassembly.

I brought the car home on Aug 4th and started tinkering with it on Monday. I have had limited time to devote to it, but I am making progress.

The tear down and first part of the refurbishment is in a seperate blog below.

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/t,274592/

I will try and post weekly updates.

Moving the car from the body shop in Greensboro, NC

Wrapping the harness

Wrestling that dreaded clip on the brake rod

My youngest, Evan, helping me drop the CV joints and springs to install the bump stops

Rolled it out of the midget garage for a photo op

Matthew Cervi, Nathan and Mike "On Star" Pugh, installing the transmission on the motor

We installed the motor, transmission and sub-frame as one unit. No fuss, no muss, no scratches. It took about 1 1/2 hours from putting the motor in place on the ground until the final subframe bolt was secured.

Motor in place, we lowered the car to small jack stand height, then raised the motor to mate with the body/frame rail.

Mike securing the transmission

Thanks to Bill Riblett, the bumpers are on

Had some valuable help from the wife on installing the heater control valve

Matthew Cervi teaching me how to install the windscreen

Mr. Eric, my old German friend who live across the field from me, wanders over from time to time to check on me.

Heater box going in for the second time. I had to reconnect a wire that slipped loose in the box and fix some interference with the fan.

Rear brake lines finalized

Fuel pump hooked up and that miserable 8x13 pulled through the hole that must have been designed for an 8x12 line

Shift platform, speedo cable, and exhaust support installed.

Installed the hood latch bar, wiper motor and spitters.

Dash cluster hooked up. Hope all of it works when I turn on the power...

Waiting on Bill Riblett to help me finish the bumpers

Getting closer, but still a long way to go.

Interior is coming along, still have to bolt down the seats and trim around the shock towers with some seam tape.

Rear close to completion

Hope it fires this week or early next week!

As soon as I tighten the clamp around the filler neck, it is ready for fuel.

That hatch with an original cover and utility box

With more help from Bill Riblett, it fired with little coaxing. Having some trouble getting it to hold an idle below 1,300rpms.

The wife also assisted in attaching the radiator after I had to take it out because I was the village idiot for the day.

Evan is up and around, but still not able to be of much assistance.

Center hood hold down

Hood latch taken from the front end of car

Picture taken from beside the driver's door

First drive on Labor Day 2006

Console installed

Older son helping Pops figure out how to put the felt and chrome on the door panels

Evan hobbled down to help me tidy up some wiring and put on the air cleaner.

Evan taking it for his first drive

Original sales brochure from 1972, a gift from Dr. Marti and the BMW model, a gift from my wife

Driving lights installed

Airbox is in, still have an idle problem

First night drive

Evan's first day without bandages and knee immobilizer

Last edited by BillWilliams on 5-1-07 06:25; edited 77 times in total

Date: 8-10-06 07:16 From: TMK-001 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia Subject: Re: 1972 2000tii Touring Reassembly
Looking good Bill! Cant wait to see this done! Like the other Colorado cars, this is very inspiring for the level of detail etc. that has gone into the project. Keep up the good work. Not long now! Todd _________________

Date: 8-10-06 09:01 From: H_Krix in Atlanta, Ga Subject: Re: 1972 2000tii Touring Reassembly
That is a damn awesome looking project. Best of luck and keep the pics coming! By the way, in the second photo there seems to be some sort of circular-punched braces in the quarterpanel where us Sedan guys have only a gaping hole. Is that factory on the Touring to compensate for some sort of rigidity loss? _________________ click signature above for my resto blog

Date: 8-10-06 09:20 From: BillWilliams in Maryland Subject: I believe that is specific to the touring
the C pillar on the touring is a few inches further back than the salons. The rear quarter glass is longer as well, naturally. I assume it compensates for the rigidity lost in the bulkhead between the rear seat and trunk. The touring has about half of that bulkhead compared to the salon.

Date: 8-10-06 11:27 From: brad_c-ville_VA in c-ville, VA, USA Subject: Re: I believe that is specific to the touring
as if bill williams needs yet an even cleaner 02! looking great, buddy. can't wait to see it in person! brad. _________________ '68 gray 2002 pig-cheeker - '74 verona 2002 - '74 turkis 2002ti(-i) project - '97 Ford Ranger parts hauler - '06 astro black MINI Cooper

Date: 8-10-06 03:17 From: BLUNT in Wayzata,Minnesota, gods country Subject: Re: I believe that is specific to the touring
very impressive detail bill. i just wrestled with that damn clip on the brake thingy myself. what a pain _________________ lowest pricing on new OE bmw parts email me unkorama@gmail.com

Date: 8-10-06 06:03
From: HarryPR in Puerto Rico

Subject: Re: I believe that is specific to the touring

BLUNT wrote:

very impressive detail bill. i just wrestled with that damn clip on the brake thingy myself. what a pain

That's one of those little projects where one creates new cuss words by the time you're done.....
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HarryPR
BMWCCA #19290

Date: 8-11-06 08:34
From: 02fanatic in Pennsylvania

Subject: Re: 1972 2000tii Touring Reassembly

Awesome Bill...glad to see your helper assisting you once again!!! Answered prayers huh? :-)

As for the clip, I had the same problem on Hugo...I finally "bagged it" and installed a modern "Circlip" on there...works fine...just an idea if you can't get yours back on.

Colorado looks awesome Bill!!!! Simply gorgeous....I think my knees will get all "wobbly" when I see that Touring in person! :-)

Have a great weekend my friend....our son Justin is coming home from Ohio today so we are going to take a run in Hugo together...he's yet to ride in him.

John
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Mit freundlichen Grüßen
John Weese
'72tii "Hugo"
'73tii "Atlantik"
'74 '02 "Inka"
'76 '02 "Malaga"
'72tii engine VIN 2760081 - waiting on a rebuild
"Keep your revs up and watch your mirrors!"

Date: 8-12-06 01:18 From: BillWilliams in Maryland Subject: Actually this is Evan, my youngest and this picture
was taken right before a car pulled out if front of him on his motorcycle. So he, and I, have been in the hospital since Wednesday. Hope to have him home by next Friday.

Date: 8-12-06 03:31 From: Harv in Willoughby Oh. Subject: Re: Actually this is Evan, my youngest and this picture
Oh NO!. Hopeing for a speedy recovery. Tell him to stop laying around and get better so he can help you. He is in my thoughts once again. John _________________ "Chicken make no good house pet!" "Less brake, more accelerator" #1665778

Date: 8-13-06 07:14 From: alp in Vancouver Subject: Re: Actually this is Evan, my youngest and this picture
now that he has to lay flat on his back to recover no better place then under the car. You can bring him his meals and through a pillow down when he goes to bed.

Date: 8-13-06 10:32 From: BLUNT in Wayzata,Minnesota, gods country Subject: Re: Actually this is Evan, my youngest and this picture
wow, just read this bill. hope all is well. very sorry to hear this. i have owned bikes in the past but i have a very real fear of them now and will no longer ride them. people are idiots on the road and its only a matter of time before one will get you. talk him out of that bike and into an 02 _________________ lowest pricing on new OE bmw parts email me unkorama@gmail.com

Date: 8-13-06 11:26 From: BillWilliams in Maryland Subject: Thanks Harv, this is Evan my youngest not
Nathan who was in Iraq, thanks for your concern. The wife and Nathan are at the hospital, I have been there for three days and nights, I may try to drop the motor in the touring today and tomorrow. Mike Pugh, my friend from NC is headed this way to guide me along the way.

Date: 8-13-06 02:23 From: jgmgti in Washington D.C. Subject: Re: Thanks Harv, this is Evan my youngest not
Bill, So sorry about your son.I too rode for years and several bad accidents,I no longer ride.If there is anything I can do,please reach out. 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: 8-13-06 02:45 From: oz_tom in Melbourne - Australia Subject: Re: 1972 2000tii Touring Reassembly
Sorry to hear about your son Bill. I wish him a speedy recovery and you all the best on the rest of the project. Tom _________________ 72tii - Whitey 74 - Blacky

Date: 8-13-06 02:58 From: TMK-001 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia Subject: Re: 1972 2000tii Touring Reassembly
Geez Bill, I hope your son is back to his best in no time. I gave up riding bicyles because I was sick of being hit by people in cars... twice in 3 months was too much for me. With motorbikes I would end up dead. _________________

Date: 8-13-06 06:53 From: BillWilliams in Maryland Subject: Jonathan, I took a walk while the docs were doing
something to him and I walked past the BEDROCK. Nice place, if you are there this week give me a call. I will be holding up at shock trauma center after tomorrow for the rest of the week.

Date: 8-14-06 02:05 From: jgmgti in Washington D.C. Subject: Re: Jonathan, I took a walk while the docs were doing
Bill, I'll be in Baltimore on Monday A.M. for a couple of meetings...sent you an e-mail. 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: 8-15-06 07:38
From: 02fanatic in Pennsylvania

Subject: I just read about Evan, Bill..hope he is progressing along..

toward recovery...so sorry to hear about that. Looks like more prayers are in order! :-)

The Touring looks awesome...I can't wait to see it...and you have the correct fan installed (the tii Tropical fan)...good man!!!

Keep us posted on Evan ok?

John
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Mit freundlichen Grüßen
John Weese
'72tii "Hugo"
'73tii "Atlantik"
'74 '02 "Inka"
'76 '02 "Malaga"
'72tii engine VIN 2760081 - waiting on a rebuild
"Keep your revs up and watch your mirrors!"

Date: 8-22-06 09:11 From: graham73tii in South East Subject: Re: 1972 2000tii Touring Reassembly
Bill, The Touring looks absolutly fantastic! I hope Evan is recovering after his accident. Keep up the good work. Regards, Garry _________________ 73 2002tii a4 67 Mini Coooper S (sold 3/06) 03 Mini Cooper S

Date: 8-23-06 03:48 From: BillWilliams in Maryland Subject: Thanks Gary. Slow going on the touring.
Evan is mending at our home. His healing is slow going too.

Date: 8-23-06 06:43 From: Harv in Willoughby Oh. Subject: Re: Thanks Gary. Slow going on the touring.
WOW!!!! John _________________ "Chicken make no good house pet!" "Less brake, more accelerator" #1665778

Date: 8-26-06 05:27 From: jgmgti in Washington D.C. Subject: Re: Thanks Gary. Slow going on the touring.
8/26 updates...fantastic work.I can't wait to see the touring in the flesh. 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: 8-29-06 08:10 From: nealf in Philadelphia, PA Subject: Re: 1972 2000tii Touring Reassembly
That is so sweet Bill I can't wait to see it in person...

Date: 8-29-06 03:50 From: jgmgti in Washington D.C. Subject: Re: 1972 2000tii Touring Reassembly
Bill, What a great restoration.The car looks and smells new...very impressed. Great seeing you again.. 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: 8-29-06 04:33 From: BLUNT in Wayzata,Minnesota, gods country Subject: Re: 1972 2000tii Touring Reassembly
bill, whats up with that light bar in front? is that a 1 off piece? very nice

Date: 8-29-06 04:55 From: jgmgti in Washington D.C. Subject: Re: 1972 2000tii Touring Reassembly
Blunt, Bill's attention to detail and craftsmanship was very impressive...it blew me away. 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: 8-29-06 05:02
From: BLUNT in Wayzata,Minnesota, gods country

Subject: Re: 1972 2000tii Touring Reassembly

jgmgti wrote:

Blunt,
Bill's attention to detail and craftsmanship was very impressive...it blew me away.
Jonathan

yes, it really shows even in the pics. he keeps raising the damn bar

Date: 8-29-06 06:20 From: BillWilliams in Maryland Subject: I think that is an original BMW piece, I will research more (nt)
(nt)

Date: 8-29-06 08:03 From: TMK-001 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia Subject: Re: I think that is an original BMW piece, I will research more (nt)
<takes hat off to you.> Sensational! I am in awe and love. Cant wait to see it glimmering in the sunlight all complete out on the open road. Have you fired it up yet? Todd _________________

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