Mike Wooldridge 1973 Chamonix 2002tii clone

[jgerock]

Thanks Jim. Right you are. But fun, even for an old-timer.

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Can't believe that I was 26 in this picture taken in 1972.

LOL - that was several cars (wheels) and beers ago.

[MikeWooldridge]

Another set of wheels I bought from a fellow FAQ member, pichos1:

 

Good and true wheels.  Thanks pichos1.

 

After refinishing them, I had them put on at my buddy's tire shop:

 

 

I really like these on the white car:

[MikeWooldridge]

Since driving with the bus wheel, I've missed the larger grip that the 3 series sport wheel has.  So now, I'm ready for the True Friends drive this weekend in Northwest Arkansas.  Bo Black always has a great drive mapped out for us.

 

This picture is from my Verona '71

[MikeWooldridge]

Well, my trip to  the True Friends drive ended in fuel pump failure.  I managed to keep it running by driving on the warning cuts on the freeway.  It would jar the pump into operation until it stopped again. 

 

So, I limped home, ordered another in-tank pump, had the tank cleaned and coated, and now hope that will be the end of fuel starvation.  Here are some shots of the coated tank:

 

 

 

 

Since there are no pick & pulls close by, I improvised on the connectors for the 318 fuel pump and was able to find suitable parts at Bumper to Bumper.  See my post here for the information:  http://www.bmw2002faq.com/topic/146868-electrical-connectors-for-318is-fuel-pump-conversion/

 

Once this is installed, I'll slide the green rubber sleeve over

the joint between the two pieces.

 

 

These connectors are for the fuel level sender.

 

All ready for the addition of fuel.  I'm going to add it in one (1) gallon increments

and check the fuel level at the gauge.  I'd like to know how accurate it is.  Also added

an extra smaller fuel filter as seen in photo.

 

Edited November 6, 2013 by MikeWooldridge

[saaron]

Great stuff, Mike.  I have the bus wheel and original seats in my tii, still.  

 

I'd love to drive it sometime with a wheel like have you in your pic, and with a recaro seat.  Just to see the difference in feel.

 

Those wheels you got look great on your car - it's looking awesome.

 

Scott

[MikeWooldridge]

Thanks, Scott. Wheel makes a big difference.

Added a radio to the console:

[MikeWooldridge]

Wow. Last post was November of 2013. Still haven't decided on a paint color. Of course my painter is swamped so no hurry. Just been driving and enjoying a hassle free car.

[1936spyder]

Mike-

 

Would you be kind enough to detail a bit of the installation of said strips, i.e. cutting/trimming to fit, adhesion, etc. BTW, how has it held up since you replaced the original mylar?

 

Thank you,

 

Wendell