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Date: 4-5-07 03:41
From: oz_tom in Melbourne - Australia 
Subject: Re: Schwarz 74’ Restoration – “Blacky”  
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| H_Krix wrote: | | oz_tom wrote: | | Oh, and thats a temporary carpet for the time being. |
Have you thought about getting some navy-blue SEM dye and just spraying the carpet back to blue, also for the time being? (or black, i'm not sure what direction you want to go with it)
I remember using that on some faded cocoa mats a long time ago, brought them back pretty nicely. Even though it is a temp thing, it would probably look a little better than what you've got. Not knocking you, but everything else looks so clean, it just seems like a crime to toss that old carpet back in! |
Couldnt agree with you more! I put it in mainly as a 'get the car on the road ASAP' thing and i totally agree it looks horrible. I was just going to cover it with some blue floor matts until a new carpet went in. I bought some carpet dye a little while ago but it required soaking. The SEM dye sounds a heap better if its just spray on - ill give it a go - Thanks! Its amazing how much the sun has bleeched it over time!
The plans for carpet are to go black and then on a set of leather shift and handbrake (e-brake) boots have blue stitching.
Thanks for the input H_Krix,
Tom _________________ 
72tii - Whitey
74 - Blacky
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Date: 4-21-07 10:52
From: oz_tom in Melbourne - Australia
Subject: Update: 22nd April, 2007
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Over the last week or so ive finished installing the knee line and beltline trim (using stainless steel hardware where needed of course), fixed up that grill that wasnt lining up right, repainted the valve cover so it looked nice again and found some nice chrome dome nuts to go on the top, put on the front bumper bar, installed the seat belts, instrument cluster (twice - the needle snapped on the speedo because i was going so fast! :-P), rear seat and front seats - moving along nicely!
A while ago Shaun had made a console plate for me and this weekend I got to work on that, covering it with vinyl and making it mount correctly. Im stoked with how it turned out. The flash of the camera brings out the creases in the vinyl which is a bit deceptive as they arent really all that big at all - it looks much better in person!
I also took up H_Krix's advice and sprayed the carpet with some stuff similar to SEM spray. I just cleaned up the sun bleeched areas around below the console and the areas that wouldnt be covered by floor mats. It looks a million times better and im 100% glad I did it so a big thankyou to H_Krix!
I think it needs a good lowering!
Static timings been set so hopefully we'll start her up next week! Keep your fingers crossed she'll start first time for me guys! :-P
Cheers,
Tom _________________
72tii - Whitey
74 - Blacky
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Date: 4-21-07 11:25
From: TMK-001 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Subject: Re: Update: 22nd April, 2007
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Looking good mate!
Thanks for your help during the week too. I look forward to tearing up the streets in both our cars soon! _________________ 
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Date: 4-22-07 01:48
From: HarryPR in Puerto Rico
Subject: Re: Small update...
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Keeps looking better and better, Tom!
You are inspiring me to spend some money on my car.... _________________ HarryPR
BMWCCA #19290
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Date: 4-22-07 05:35
From: oz_tom in Melbourne - Australia
Subject: Re: Update: 22nd April, 2007
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Thanks fellas for the comments!
Sam, i cant remember exactly what it was called but my dad might remember so ill send you an email later about it. The gauges are a couple of Smiths ones off ebay - plenty on there but this set we got, the seller didnt even include 'Smiths' in the title of his auction so we got them dirt cheap. Ill be done soon and we'll all get together for a cruise down to the Grear Ocean Rd ;-)
Tom _________________
72tii - Whitey
74 - Blacky
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Date: 5-11-07 10:08
From: oz_tom in Melbourne - Australia
Subject: Update: 12th May, 2007
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Havnt updated for a while as there was a few problems getting the car started but now the problems are fixed and she started for the first time in 3 years! (Well, one year for the engine, 3 years for the body :-P).
The reason for the no start was that the alarm system that was previously installed was tapped into the starter so an auto electrician came out and took that out. We then had the problem of the timing being out 180 degrees and a few wires at the coil being plugged in wrong. The auto electrician fixed this right up and is coming back out next weekend just to tidy up a few things - great bloke and highly recomend to any of the guys in Oz needing some electrical work done - he will come to you for free (assuming your pretty close) and charge less than the shop he actually works at.
Also got a new cap, condenser and points but condenser was the wrong one so ill need to get a new one. The one i had was working fine but its more of a preventitive maintenance measure.
Another interesting happening over the last couple of weeks is that the return spring on the clutch pedal broke in half which was realised after installing the heaterbox. So out came the heaterbox & glovebox while the spring was replaced - very annoying!
Other things that have gone on include the bonnet (ok, hood to all you Americans!) but havnt lined it up properly yet, door sill covers, MB door brakes and door panels.
The carpet shows up a lot lighter than it actually is... Also, thanks Shaun for shortening the arms on the door brakes.
Stuff left to do:
- Replace condenser
- Brake fluid
- Install head unit
- Get road worthy certificate
- Register the car...
- DRIVE! _________________
72tii - Whitey
74 - Blacky
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Date: 5-14-07 05:08
From: TMK-001 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Subject: Re: Update: 12th May, 2007
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Nice one mate! It all must be getting very exciting!!
Keep up the good work, looking forward to catching up with you soon for a spin!
May 26th too soon? _________________
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Date: 5-14-07 07:23
From: oz_tom in Melbourne - Australia
Subject: Re: Update: 12th May, 2007
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| TMK-001 wrote: | Nice one mate! It all must be getting very exciting!!
Keep up the good work, looking forward to catching up with you soon for a spin!
May 26th too soon? |
Sounds good - I might cruise down with Bill and we can take a few 'release photos' :-P... Ive got exams coming up so im thinking ill organise the drive earlyish June - Will you be around then?
Tom _________________
72tii - Whitey
74 - Blacky
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Date: 6-1-07 08:13
From: oz_tom in Melbourne - Australia
Subject: Update: 2nd June, 2007
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Finished up bleeding the brakes and they are nice and firm. Console is in and the stereo works great - loud, clear and not too thumpy - just the way i like it.
After having some problems with the afternarket exhaust the PO installed hitting various things and making a racket, its finally alligned properly and we took it for a drive around the block. Great news is it pulls hard and there is no smoke. Best.
Only a few little things to fix and do now:
- no idicators yet
- possibly a faulty fuel sender unit
- the wheels are rubbing on the fender up the front (doh!)
- adjust the hood
- Get a RWC & register the car.
Will get some pics up soon! _________________
72tii - Whitey
74 - Blacky
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Date: 8-22-07 02:51
From: oz_tom in Melbourne - Australia
Subject: Re: Update: 2nd June, 2007
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| 427 wrote: | Nice project car, she's looking good mate. Black will take a bit of effort to keep clean but i like it.
cheers |
Haha, tell me about it! Its sitting in the garage and its already filthy!
Great colour choice for a daily :-P _________________
72tii - Whitey
74 - Blacky
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Date: 9-4-07 02:42
From: oz_tom in Melbourne - Australia
Subject: Re: Update: 2nd June, 2007
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| TMK-001 wrote: | | Where is this beast at?? |
Finished but no RWC or Rego. When i say finished, there are a few bits and pieces here and there that id like to tweak but they can wait. Anyway, are these things ever REALLY finished? Haha! Fingers crossed it'll be ready for the 16th!
Tom _________________
72tii - Whitey
74 - Blacky
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Date: 10-4-07 07:50
From: oz_tom in Melbourne - Australia
Subject: Re: Schwarz 74’ Restoration – “Blacky”
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Hey Eric,
Thanks very much! The tail lights i used a stain glass spray paint on. Simply masked up the reverse light and hey presto. Total cost was about $14AU. Im about to put my set back on now that i just got the Rego and RWC done for the car :-)
Tom _________________
72tii - Whitey
74 - Blacky
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Date: 10-4-07 07:53
From: oz_tom in Melbourne - Australia
Subject: Re: Schwarz 74’ Restoration – “Blacky”
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Well, got the road worthy cert. and had the car registered today. It is officially on the road! Only a couple of things left to do now - line up the hood better and adjust the accel. linkage but very happy for it to be on the road all the same!
Tom _________________
72tii - Whitey
74 - Blacky
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Date: 10-4-07 08:39
From: powelli in Fairfax Station, VA 
Subject: Re: Schwarz 74’ Restoration – “Blacky”
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Date: 10-5-07 12:54
From: HarryPR in Puerto Rico
Subject: Re: Schwarz 74’ Restoration – “Blacky”
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Congrats, Tom!!
You did a great job and it looks sweet. Now go enjoy it! _________________ HarryPR
BMWCCA #19290
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Date: 12-15-07 01:03
From: culpy in CA
Subject: Re: Schwarz 74’ Restoration – “Blacky”
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| oz_tom wrote: | | culpy wrote: | | so witch 1 you going to let me use ,when I come to Auss? I dont have a color preference.hahaJust the 1 that can get me to the surf breaks the fastest. aloha |
We'll bang on the roof racks and head down to the GOR Culpy! Many spots along that section of coast!
Photos taken by Todd(TMK) on one of our GOR runs...
Tom |
yeah boy, look at them point breaks, some of the best on the world.
good on ya mate.
spit the winkal!!!lol _________________ 74 02 Minila/gray DD (Tatiana)
75 02 Sahara (Gir)
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