tiitouring02

Thanks very much nick! 
 

Martin

I’m looking to find out if anyone has a colour match for the red housing and knows if there’s a transfer decal so I can properly restore one of these. 
 

TIA!

All my knowledge of the Glas acquisition by BMW was that they needed the production space and basically used up parts until they could change the line over.  There were a couple “GMWs” that we’re all aware of, the 1600GT and the 3000 V8 coupe, but that was it as far as I know. My speculation is that the 02 tourings with Glas badging was simply an early version of camouflage. I’m sure these were preproduction cars that were being tested. Hatchbacks have always been popular in Germany, and I don’t really think the Glas 1304 had any real influence on the touring. As you said Les, the touring was designed by michelotti. I might be wrong, but I think the link is just too thin. 

Former BC guy, still have family on the Island.  There used to be a local BC 02 group that was pretty active, but I think it kind of fell apart a few years ago.  A friend of mine moved to the island a couple of years ago, with his really nice Colorado 73.

A friend of mine says to take it to RWM & Co in Delta.  He says they do VERY good work.

Hey Jim,

great to see thigns coming along so nicely. Car continues to look better and better.  Just a quick question, have you debadged the rear of the car?  I looked at that picture of the rear of the car with the bumper on and dont see any holes for the roundel or model designation.

Cheers,

Martin

Jim, regarding the headliner wrinkles, imho I would think a steamer would be better than a heat gun.   

HI everyone, we're starting Coffee & Classics in South Florida.  It will be the last Sunday of each month at The Floridian in Fort Lauderdale.  See more information on the Events page.  Hope to see some other 02ers out there.

Cheers,

Martin

Event Title: Coffee and Classics South Florida
Event Author: tiitouring02
Event Date: 03/25/2018 08:00 AM to 03/25/2018 10:00 AM

Hi Everyone,

Fuelfed Coffee & Classics is the monthly gathering for classic European cars in South Florida.  We meet on the last Sunday of the month from 8-10am in the public parking lot at the corner of Las Olas Blvd and A1A.  For more information go to the following link: http://fuelfed.wordpress.com/coffee-classics-fort-lauderdale/

The touring bodies are different from the base of the A pillar back. Sorry Bill, but the roofs are TALLER and longer than the sedan. So all the glass is specific to tourings. Also both windshield wipers are different to clean a larger swath of the windshield. Standard 02 wipers work the just leave a lot of the windshield not cleaned. I think most everyone else here has chimed in with good points. In the rear area check where the bracing at the trunk floor meets the inner fenders (the angle brackets by the tool kit in the pictures bill attached) they have a tendency to crack here/ also lift the carpet to check the inner fenders. I would second making sure you have ALL the interior parts for the folding rear seats and the trunk area. Hopefully the current owner hasn't started the resto process and the car is complete. Good luck with it!

JIm,  project is coming along nicely! It will be beautiful when its done!  A note on the taillights, I had success putting my NK lenses in the dishwasher.  It was a trick that a friend thats into old minis showed me.   If you've got an extra set, maybe try it with them first.

Cheers,

Martin

I too subscribe to the hammer and sandbag approach. The hubcaps on my NK had seen nothing more than soap and water (if that) for 40 years.  I laid a bunch of shop cloths flat on my work bench then folded one rag up and placed it on the inside of the hubcap.  I used the rounded end of my shop hammer and gently tapped at the dents to pop them back out.  Go slow and gentle.   For polishing, I used Autosol - IMHO its one of the best polishes on the market. You can buy it on line, its the gold and black can. Buy the large can, its expensive, but you'll have it for years.  For the emblems, i laid the hubcap flat and put a bit of mineral spirit in there to start working at the glue behind it. Then i took a fine metal L shaped pick and pulled up on the edge of the emblem. As the mineral spirit gets underneath the emblem, it will release the glue.  Once the emblem's off you can clean off all the residue and replace the emblem with a new one from BMW - still available as far as i know.

hmmm...reminds me of a 1600ti Alpina i once found in the local paper's classifieds.  I went and checked it out.  It was the real deal with a dogleg 5 speed and eveything - only 68,000km.  The guy offered me a test drive and i said - im in college, i cant afford it, just wanted to see what it was all about.  The fellow said, well you seem to know alot about these cars, let's take it for a spin anyway.   So we took it out for a short drive.  It was all that and then some.  As we ere arriving back at his place, he said to me, "you're the only person out of all the people that have come by so far that really seems to know how to enjoy this car." I thanked him and left.  Ran home and called my dad, pled with him, all i got was, "youre in college, you cant afford it, and you're going to school in the fall in the rust  belt, why on earth would you want to take that car there."  That's the one i missed.....

Very cool Mike!  Glad to see it progressing!

Might be up for it, but I'm right in the middle of a busy travel time with work at that time.

I'd agree with Bill that's its probably about the Kfisher belt. If you've never changed it and you have no record opf anyone doing it, that's likely the culprate.  Jumping teeth shouldnt result in a No Start, but the belt breaking will...Ask me how i know.   I ended up replacing mine on the side of the interstate. Mine was original, and had finally desintigrated.  Luckily i had one in my tii roadside repair kit (thanks BT!)  Same exact issue, it would crank, catch and die.  You should be able to take the bolts out of the top of the cover for the Kfisher belt  and open it enough to look in.  Have someone crank the car and watch the pump pulley. if it doesnt turn, you're replacing your belt.  As Bill says, buy two.

Mark Twain once said "the reports of my death have been greatly exagerated".   That's a little how im feeling right now Mr. Williams. Where on earth would you come up with the idea that i would part with my car???  LOL!!!!   You can rest easy, the touring is nesteled comfortably in the garage at my casa.

Thanks for sharing the post Justin.

Cheers,

Martin

is this anyone's car from the group?  Pictures look nice,although im curious about the colour. IMHO if its a clean original 74 tii, it's a screaming deal.

http://spacecoast.en.craigslist.org/cto/3873784227.html

Hey all, here are a couple of pics of my "collection" a 72 tii Touring and a 69 2000A.  Just relocated down to Fort Lauderdale from Chicago.  The touring is down here with me, the NK is in the process of getting a new motor and a 5 Speed.  Once the conversion is complete i'll bring it down from Chi-town. Hoping to meet up with other 02bies in South Florida.

Cheers,

Martin

Hey all, new to the group, happy to be here!  Just noticed the cool colorado or Inka face staring at me with the "Florida" licence plate and the first thing that crossed my mind is "We're lucky enough to be a group that has the same name as a BMW colour, shouldnt the header be a Florida coloured 02?  Just sayin. If anyone has a good Florida car shot i think that would be cool!  Maybe im on my own here but i thought i'd bring it up.

Cheers,

Martin

I agree with the others.  If this is your first 02 and you're looking more for a project that you can drive and tinker with, then this probably isnt the car for you. Find the very best car you can for the money you've budgeted. Dont buy a deal - especially a tii, as it will cost way more in the long run.  I would say finding a nice non tii car would be a better ( more enjoyable) entry into the 02 realm.

Jim,

That bump with a hole in it looks similar to the ones on my NK pedal box, one of which has a small rubber pad attached to it. I think it's kind of a pedal stop.

Martin

Pete, suggest you look in the 02 parts for sale category in the main forum area.

Gbare,

Im interested in your +100's send me an email at tiitouring02atyahoodotcom

Thanks,

Martin

Gbare, im def interested. shoot me an email please @ tiitouring02@yahoo.