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Date: 8-29-06 08:30 From: BillWilliams in Maryland Subject: I have not fired it yet, I am waiting on one piece for the f
fuel tank. Maybe this weekend. It will one year from this coming weekend when I tore it down. It is not as good in person as the photos indicate. It is my first refurbishment so I did not know what to expect.

Date: 8-30-06 10:36 From: Bill_Riblett in Arlington, VA Subject: Bill is being modest!
He does take nice pictures, but the car is really nice. There is no undercoating, so it is almost as shiny underneath as on top! Every part is clean and painted. All the hardware is freshly plated. New trim, chrome and rubber seals.

Date: 9-2-06 09:00 From: John_in_VA in Leesburg, VA Subject: As stated earlier, it's a beautiful job. Congrats Bill! (nt
(nt) _________________ John in VA '74 tii "Juanita" '85 325e "Ol' Blue" '86 535i "M-POSSTR" '00 328i "Fern"

Date: 9-2-06 11:27 From: robspeed in HELLabama :P Subject: Re: As stated earlier, it's a beautiful job. Congrats Bill!
WOW!! And sorry to hear about Evan!! Hope he is mending up well. Jenna and I will say one for him in the morning... ;) _________________ -Rob S. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!! www.jennaishealed.org !!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Date: 9-4-06 08:07 From: adamm in Leamington Spa Subject: Re: As stated earlier, it's a beautiful job. Congrats Bill!
superb job bill. makes me want to leave my desk right now, get home and get my car finished! you must be well proud - i know i would be! _________________ '73 tii arancio borealis - finished?! '74 lux fjord - gone :( '73 3.0csi polaris www.adammoody.co.uk/art

Date: 9-4-06 02:25 From: BillWilliams in Maryland Subject: Thanks but I can't get excited until I get this idle
problem solved

Date: 9-4-06 04:17 From: jgmgti in Washington D.C. Subject: Re: Thanks but I can't get excited until I get this idle
Bill, Enjoyed helping & learning Kugelfischer 101 today.Hope the mystery gets solved.*But whew...the touring tii is beautiful. 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: 9-4-06 08:33 From: BillWilliams in Maryland Subject: Took it around the block today

Date: 9-5-06 12:01
From: InkaSteve in Santa Barbara, Ca

Subject: Re: Took it around the block today

It is beautiful, Bill. I think they are even more distinctive than a Turbo. A day doesn't go by without some complete stranger stopping and commenting about the touring. Some guy today screeched to a stop and backed up half a block just to get a better look and chat.

It is great to see it on the road, you can be very proud of the wonderful work all of you performed on it. Now, it will start paying you back in driving joy.

My "Driving Joy"....

_________________
Steve

1974 Inka 1802 Touring, New Daily Driver
1976 Inka 2002 Original Owner
My Roundies are bigger than yours

Date: 9-5-06 01:06
From: TMK-001 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Subject: Re: Took it around the block today

BillWilliams wrote:

THE BEST!!! How did it go!?! Were you over the moon?
_________________

Date: 9-5-06 01:28 From: oz_tom in Melbourne - Australia Subject: Re: Took it around the block today
Looking great Bill. How did she go? _________________ 72tii - Whitey 74 - Blacky

Date: 9-5-06 06:03
From: BillWilliams in Maryland

Subject: Had a rattle and a leak or two

Narrowed the leak to a loose connection on one of the heater hoses. THe rattle was coming from loose strut nuts.

Even though the first drive was in a light rain, it is pouring here today, so I will wait to see if there are more leaks and rattles.

I am thankful for how it looks and that it is well preserved, but I still cannot get excited until I get it running correctly. Running well is more important than looking good to me. So until then.....

Date: 9-5-06 06:08
From: oz_tom in Melbourne - Australia

Subject: Re: Had a rattle and a leak or two

BillWilliams wrote:

Running well is more important than looking good to me. So until then.....

So true...

Cant wait for your next up date. Keep up the good work!

Tom
_________________

72tii - Whitey
74 - Blacky

Date: 9-5-06 07:00
From: TMK-001 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Subject: Re: Had a rattle and a leak or two

BillWilliams wrote:

I still cannot get excited until I get it running correctly. Running well is more important than looking good to me. So until then.....

Yeah, most certainly... good luck with your tune, hopefully you can find something to get the beast sorted out for a decent drive soon.
_________________

Date: 9-5-06 09:00 From: colorobo2002 in Sacramento, CA Subject: Congratulations, looks AWESOME. Lot's of work. (nt)
Funny how Colorado can look so different under different lighting. Sorry about your son, hope he has a speedy recovery. _________________ '71 colorado 2002

Date: 9-9-06 06:12 From: jgmgti in Washington D.C. Subject: Re: I think that is an original BMW piece, I will research more (nt)
Bill, Great Job!This touring could'nt be any better, a labor of love and workmanship. 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: 9-9-06 07:40 From: Martin in Colorado Subject: Excellent job Bill!
I utterly amazed at how much you accomplished in such a short time. Question for you. What color paint did you use on the sub-frame components? It looks like a very close match to that original gun metal gray. Thanks _________________ Martin '73tii rustoration 2002tii-restoration.org

Date: 9-9-06 07:44 From: Martin in Colorado Subject: Excellent job Bill!
I'm utterly amazed at how much you accomplished in such a short time. Question for you. What color did you use the sub-frame components? It looks to be a close match for that original gun metal gray. Thanks! _________________ Martin '73tii rustoration 2002tii-restoration.org

Date: 9-9-06 08:54
From: BillWilliams in Maryland

Subject: Martin, thanks for noticing, that is a detail

often overlooked. Most restored or refurbished cars' subframes are black. However, my findings on older model cars is they are gun metal gray or dark green much like the color of the brake lines you buy today. It is my understanding, the original color, whether it is gray or dark green was a protective coating.

The subframes are powder coated in:

Front and rear sub-frame – Spraylot, Black Olive, RAL 6015
Stabilizer bars – Prism, Gun Metal, PS167G
Control arms, springs etc. – Tiger, Bengal Black, 49/88888

Date: 10-11-06 03:26 From: EricB in Indianapolis Subject: Re: I think that is an original BMW piece, I will research m
Beautiful car. That is one of the prettiest projects I have seen yet. Thanks for all of the great pictures. I am glad to hear your son in recovering at home and hope his recovery gathers speed. _________________ 1973 2002 2.5 L s14 project 1974 Eurofest 2002 Several bicycles 2 skateboards

Date: 10-12-06 04:22 From: BillWilliams in Maryland Subject: Thanks Eric
haven't had too much time recently to completely finish the car. Evan is doing very well, back to work and riding his Buell again.

Date: 10-12-06 07:00 From: TMK-001 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia Subject: Re: Thanks Eric
Good to hear Evan is making a recovery. He is a braver man than me to get back on one of those things! _________________

Date: 11-15-06 10:04 From: dubois in Hollister, (near SJ) California Subject: WOW!
you guys have done a first class job. Something that even Mobile Tradition would be proud of! Congratulations, it is just awesome! _________________ 72 tii A4, 72 tii Alpina, 98 M3 coupe 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: 11-17-06 09:10 From: JayG in Atlanta, Georgia and yes I'm literate! Subject: Re: 1972 2000tii Touring Reassembly
M- YY- 321 Have you thought about getting that eurp plate like the model car and the brochure? That'd be pretty slick. I love your car and I mean its the only touring I have ever liked much less thought it looked amazing. _________________ '91 Mitsu Galant VR-4 #1439/2000 + '76 2002 Laguna Seca Blue-ish 4 speed. Hip to be square.

Date: 11-17-06 09:45 From: BillWilliams in Maryland Subject: thanks Michael and Jay
The car did come out nice inspite of myself and being quite new to this level of refurbishment. Jay, I asked the wife for Europlates with that number on it for my Christmas present. Check FAQ around noon on 25 December, to see if I got them or not. OK Otis, some comment is in order I am sure.

Date: 11-17-06 10:16 From: Otis Subject: Re: (nt)
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Date: 11-17-06 02:27 From: BillWilliams in Maryland Subject: You may know were the long stem q-tips are on sale (nt)
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Date: 1-9-07 06:05 From: 73colorado02 in Fort Mill SC. Subject: Re: You may know were the long stem q-tips are on sale (nt)
Hey awesome car great job. Its a small world since i was showing your car to a friend here at college and that friend reallise that it was his friend evans dads car. Nice job, hope mine looks like that soon. _________________ 73 colorado orange 2002 in restoration owned for 27 years 71 2002 Driver 18 year olds favorite car.

Date: 1-9-07 06:44 From: BillWilliams in Maryland Subject: Revin Evan just told me he spoke to Steve there.
Feel free to get in touch if I can help any. Steve knows he can get to me through Revin Evan. If you get a chance let me know about your 2002. One of the sweetest 2002s and great owners is there in KC. Let me know and I am sure Keith will be glad to show around the 02 community there. They bailed me out of an alternator problem on my way to Colorado in 2002. Nice bunch of guys!

Date: 2-5-07 06:05 From: jc4me2 in Wichita Subject: Re: Revin Evan just told me he spoke to Steve there.
Hey Bill, I've got a couple of questions. First off, what did you paint you cv koints and half shalfs with, or are they new? How did you make the heater box cover look so good? And how did you restore the hood dold down bar? One last thing, where do you get the OEM seat material and rouphly how expensive is it to have the old seats reapolstered in it? Thanks so much, Jordan

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