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Topic: Euro dash |
Steve73tii
Replies: 4
Views: 346
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-17-08 12:42 Subject: Re: Euro dash |
| Ditto on the 2-piece dashes. I have both the early and late 2-piece and the clock opening is visibly there, just blanked out with foam which you can easily cut through with a utility knife. Can't say ... |
Topic: I could beat Michael Phelps |
Steve73tii
Replies: 3
Views: 395
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-15-08 06:14 Subject: Re: I could beat Michael Phelps |
I don't have a hitch or a boat; I just thought someone should reply to your post. Funny stuff, that...
I always thought the factory trailer hitch would be a neat accessory - just to show our little c ... |
Topic: Sunroof headliner panel... |
Steve73tii
Replies: 3
Views: 201
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-14-08 04:36 Subject: Re: Sunroof headliner panel... |
| Yes. |
Topic: Julius? Say it ain't so, Delia! |
Steve73tii
Replies: 14
Views: 1086
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-12-08 08:01 Subject: Julius? Say it ain't so, Delia! |
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Special-73-BMW-2002tii-Factory-Sunroof-5-Spd-Extras_W0QQitemZ200246056372QQihZ010QQcategoryZ6056QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--Steve |
Topic: Mobile Tradition door trim panels |
Steve73tii
Replies: 2
Views: 330
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-8-08 02:45 Subject: Re: Mobile Tradition door trim panels |
| Thanks bahnstormer. So it's not just me - right part #, wrong material... I'm going to make an inquiry too. Rumor has it that they at least log requests for NLA parts and use that to justify new produ ... |
Topic: BMW Part # |
Steve73tii
Replies: 8
Views: 331
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-7-08 08:19 Subject: Re: Thats for a 1972 2002 (nt) |
Yes, I got a pair off a '75 at the junkyard. They have metal clips underneath that snap on the pinch weld with no screws. They cover more of the threshold than the 'correct' narrow ones.
--Steve |
Topic: Mobile Tradition door trim panels |
Steve73tii
Replies: 2
Views: 330
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-7-08 11:07 Subject: Mobile Tradition door trim panels |
Has anyone ordered brown/black interior door trim panels for a late roundie from MT and gotten the right color?
I ordered a pair in "goldbraun" (#51 41 1 816 861 & 862) from the dealer for a reall ... |
Topic: Rubberized undercoating |
Steve73tii
Replies: 7
Views: 311
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-5-08 05:31 Subject: Re: Rubberized undercoating |
| I had just factory primer touched up with POR-15 until I swapped out my exhaust this weekend. I used Wurth High-Build Undercoat (thanks Kris), which is not exactly their factory-type product, but I do ... |
Topic: 1600 heater and brown seats with pics. |
Steve73tii
Replies: 10
Views: 330
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 8-5-08 04:56 Subject: Re: 1600 heater and brown seats with pics. |
I'll take the seats, but need to arrange pickup. Please email me.
Thanks,
Steve |
Topic: WTB: various small bits |
Steve73tii
Replies: 0
Views: 130
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Forum: Parts Wanted Posted: 8-1-08 10:20 Subject: WTB: various small bits |
Hi - I'm looking for the following tiny/overlooked/anal-retentive type trim pieces:
* chrome plugs for euro license plate holes in tail panel
* spring clip for vapor canister in trunk above wheelw ... |
Topic: A '72 or a '73? |
Steve73tii
Replies: 9
Views: 481
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-31-08 12:48 Subject: Re: VIN 2-585-939 is a '73--'73 VINs run from 2585138 to |
Mike S., as usual, has the straight dope.
Sorry to disseminate bad information! I was looking at the general date ranges on the faq VIN table while at work and not thinking critically.
I bet Mike ca ... |
Topic: Serious sodomisation at the dealer... |
Steve73tii
Replies: 42
Views: 1336
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-31-08 10:13 Subject: Re: Serious sodomisation at the dealer... |
That's a scam.
I have to say, though, that usually factory fasteners are cheaper than the hardware store. I paid $1.75 each for cap-head screws to mount my driving light brackets (thanks Pierre!) a ... |
Topic: A '72 or a '73? |
Steve73tii
Replies: 9
Views: 481
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-31-08 09:55 Subject: Re: A '72 or a '73? |
The bumpers are the same, but the '73 style brackets are longer. The dash should be 2-piece either way.
Hard to say precisely what model year it is. Not sure, but I think in '73, unsold inventory ... |
Topic: What color is this? |
Steve73tii
Replies: 10
Views: 460
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-31-08 05:36 Subject: Re: What color is this? |
I agree it looks like Nevada. That was paint code 001, btw. I had a Nevada '72 ('71 build). Still have a panel or two.
--Steve |
Topic: Aux input for vintage Blaupunkt? |
Steve73tii
Replies: 5
Views: 297
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-30-08 09:14 Subject: Re: Aux input for vintage Blaupunkt? |
| I'm just got the parts together to make one of these. It takes a standard 5-pin DIN 270 (not DIN 180, not mini-DIN) with a center pin (the place where I got mine calls this a 6-pin DIN). That, plus a ... |
Topic: relay wiring help - pic inside |
Steve73tii
Replies: 5
Views: 231
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-27-08 09:06 Subject: Re: relay wiring help - pic inside |
(hours later...)
Kris, here's a picture of the horn relay, which is the one under-hood relay in my '73 (I have headlight and driving lamp relays waiting to be installed).
The terminals are, clockw ... |
Topic: changing tires over and i needed jack stands.... |
Steve73tii
Replies: 1
Views: 176
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-27-08 04:02 Subject: Re: changing tires over and i needed jack stands.... |
Those really are some unsightly jackstands :-)
The basketweaves (e21? Meyle?) are nice. But you know what - your car looks good with the steelies, too.
--Steve |
Topic: Stereo install question |
Steve73tii
Replies: 9
Views: 289
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-27-08 08:34 Subject: Re: Stereo install question |
Sony speakers have the wider stud as + as well.
Sounds like you have figured it out, but I'll float this out there just so someone can tell me what a dumb idea it was: We used to test speakers that d ... |
Topic: tii muffler help |
Steve73tii
Replies: 2
Views: 184
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-26-08 04:45 Subject: Re: tii muffler help |
I think I found the answer. There are 2 drawings with 2 different rear mufflers for each car, but apparently this is one of the non-tii mufflers. I'll have to re-order.
--Steve |
Topic: tii muffler help |
Steve73tii
Replies: 2
Views: 184
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-26-08 02:53 Subject: tii muffler help |
Quick part /part # question: Is this the factory tii muffler? Mfg by Boysen, part # is 18 12 1 103 939. ETK lists a 739 part number, not 939.
I'm sure it's just a new # for the same part and it pro ... |
Topic: 73 tii fuel lines..... |
Steve73tii
Replies: 5
Views: 156
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-25-08 07:48 Subject: Re: 73 tii fuel lines..... |
| I'm sure others more experienced will weigh in shortly, but since you asked for dubious advice... What's the objection to the factory fuel lines? Are you anticipating metal-spike-wearing passengers st ... |
Topic: FYI searching all craig's list. |
Steve73tii
Replies: 7
Views: 496
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-23-08 08:37 Subject: Re: FYI searching all craig's list. |
Of course you could always just google it and specify the site you want to search. (hint: searching craigslist.org will get you sfbay.craigslist.org, losangeles.craigslist.org, etc., etc...)
--Stev ... |
Topic: What's left of the PARTS FOR SALE |
Steve73tii
Replies: 6
Views: 453
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-22-08 09:56 Subject: Re: What's left of the PARTS FOR SALE |
Hi Delia,
You already sold me the parts I "need", but I'm curious whether the tii fuel tank is from a '74 and if there is an available sending unit for it.
Thanks,
Steve |
Topic: Im in Berkley. What should I see?!?! |
Steve73tii
Replies: 20
Views: 430
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 05:19 Subject: Re: Im in Berkley. What should I see?!?! |
| You could drive down to Hayward and visit Double '02 Salvage for the rare thrill (unknown back East, anyway) of buying 2002 stuff over the counter. There's also Bay Motor Wrecking right in Berkeley ( ... |
Topic: Curious thought between a 320i and a 2002 |
Steve73tii
Replies: 8
Views: 395
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-17-08 08:39 Subject: Re: Curious thought between a 320i and a 2002 |
| e21s had a slightly different rear spring/shock setup - basically coilovers. The non-"s" 320i (at least the late ones, not sure about '77-'79) also lacked a rear swaybar, supposedly to keep the inside ... |
Topic: Parts for Sale. Alpina parts re-priced. |
Steve73tii
Replies: 5
Views: 475
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-17-08 01:12 Subject: Re: Parts for Sale. Alpina parts re-priced. |
Delia,
Emailing you on these two:
VDO washer bottle cap. Yellowed, but intact. $5.
Blaupunkt radio knobs. Matches 2002 dash knobs. Rare. $45./Pr.
Thank you,
Steve |
Topic: my interior gives me a headache... |
Steve73tii
Replies: 16
Views: 568
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-14-08 06:05 Subject: Re: my interior gives me a headache... |
Hey Ray,
Sharp eye - the clock's where it belongs on the dash (not visible from this angle) and it actually works.
On the other hand, if you would have asked where the snorkel is, I would've had to ... |
Topic: my interior gives me a headache... |
Steve73tii
Replies: 16
Views: 568
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-14-08 06:56 Subject: Re: my interior gives me a headache... |
Esty,
Thanks for the suggestions and the offer - a definite possibility. I'm going to check out some fabric samples before I do anything, but I'll let you know in a couple weeks if that's okay with y ... |
Topic: my interior gives me a headache... |
Steve73tii
Replies: 16
Views: 568
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-13-08 03:55 Subject: Re: your interior gives me a headache too... |
Thanks everybody for the comments - keep 'em coming!
The black coco mats look awesome... C.D. - If I lived in a neighborhood with pools, I could probably afford a perfect interior. Even the Cheekto ... |
Topic: Early vs. late saddle brown interior pics |
Steve73tii
Replies: 4
Views: 324
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-13-08 03:39 Subject: Early vs. late saddle brown interior pics |
Some of the resident experts have posted on the difference between 'early' and 'late' saddle brown interiors, but it was hard to find pics to compare the two while trying to put my '73 tii together.
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