swizman

That's good to know, Jim.  The way people are talking in the links John posted, those 240 cables are touted as the solution to all 2002 sunroof problems.  After your tip, I'll be sticking to the OEM ones.  If they last another 30 years, they will probably outlast me anyway.  If gasoline powered cars will even be allowed on the roads in 2047....

Here's a link for the Volvo 240 cable that everyone's raving about

https://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/89829/Sunroof-Cable-Driver-Side-1255359/

$175

Yeah, I got hit by sticker shock a few weeks ago...three of my four '76's are sunroof cars.  Malaga needs repair, and the others they work ok, but...well can't hurt to have a spare set of cables. I've always balked at them being $100+ each.  I got the notion to finally dig into the Malaga sunroof a couple of weeks ago and all my usual parts sources were selling them for like $340 EACH!  Holy Eff!  Stupid money!  

A big change from when I shopped them at Bay Area Brisbane 02 Fest in May.  What drove that market I'd like to know.  I did some searching, and PartBull still has them for the old price.  For now. I'd say jump on them ASAP.  I ordered 2 sets.  Arrived last week without a hitch.  

https://partbull.com/auto-part/sunroof-cable-genuine-4

they have both L and R for roughly the same price. Good luck. 

I guess my point being that I'm interested in the seats, but if you're swapping it ALL out for black perhaps we could work a deal for the carpet and perhaps panels as well.  I can arrange for local SF pick up. Let me know...

So what's gonna happen to the rest of that nice tan interior when you switch to black?

Hey Lisa,

We're coming in from the Folsom area with the Nevada Malaga tomorrow morning on 80...I know it would be a long shot, but it would be nice join in on the fly if possible.  About what time do you think you will be hitting the Bay Bridge? 

BTW: Keys4Classics Cost was $47 for two sets of nice quality steel ignition/truck keys, shipped. Took about 2 weeks to arrive.  If you're in a hurry, I'm sure they have "needed it yesterday service", however I can imagine the shipping cost will go up quite a lot.  But they were on it...always answering my e-mails in a few hours.

BTW: Keys4Classics Cost was $47 for two sets of nice quality steel ignition/truck keys, shipped. Took about 2 weeks to arrive.  If you're in a hurry, I'm sure they have "needed it yesterday service", however I can imagine the shipping cost will go up quite a lot.  But they were on it...always answering my e-mails in a few hours.

I know this is a bit after the fact...but here's my experience getting keys made only from the key codes.

My situation:  bought a "barn find" 1976 Granatrot a couple of months ago.  Just sitting for about a decade...clean title, but the owner had lost the keys over the years.  Thankfully the trunk was open and the wheel lock not engaged (allowed me to dolly it home).  After checking around on this site, I got the Bxxx code from the trunk lock tumbler, and the Wxxxx code from the small slip of paper under the ignition housing.  So it looked like I was set to get a key set made from code.  I tried the "key men" web site mentioned above, but after THREE e-mails, I heard NOTHING from them. 

Then I found Keys4Classics (www.keys4classics.com).  These folks are from Australia, but were very prompt and responsive.  I sent them the codes, they made a set of keys for the Granatrot that worked well.  I was very impressed.  Highly recommended.

I ended up getting what I wanted in trade from a party in Reno, which had a big plus in the convenience factor. Thanks for everyone's interest.

It's probably apparent to everyone that I'm not one of those dudes who lives on his computer (or who types regularly!). So patience, please, with my day or two delays in responding to e-mails.

Thanks so much for the e-mails from all interested folks. Obviously if there is someone out there with a good '74 and later nose and hood (please note the trade is for BOTH a good used nose and hood), where we can meet and make the swap, that is preferable.

I've had many want to know the price on the thing as it sits. If I recall correctly, the price on that item from bimmer Parts Co. in about 2003 or so was about $750. The price for a '74 and later nose piece was quite a bit less than that. I'll dig out that old catalog and correct myself if necesary.

I will try to post photos tonight so that if a trader is not available, I can get some inputs on a fair price and go from there.

If it goes for straight cash, then I'll give preference to the following:

1. You pick it up

2. I'll deliver it to an area nearby (not more than a 3 hour drive from Carson City, (there will be an extra charge to cover my gas)

3. I gotta ship it (in which case there will be a chage above and beyond the posted price).

So, more tonight.

I've recently acquired a new old stock nose piece sheet metal to a '73 and before 2002. It was sitting in a garage in Carson City for several years. The sheet metal has never been mounted or painted, and is in very very good shape. The only faults I can find on it are two slight (I know that's a relative term) bends on the left and right side of the "air dam" area, possibly incurred during shipping or storage.

All of my cars are the '74 and after vintage. About 6 months ago, my '76 polaris, which was weeks away from paint, suffered at the hands of a neighbor's crappy parking job, damaging the nose cone and hood. I would be willing to trade this NOS front end for a good used hood AND nose cone for my '76. Of course polaris would be the preferred color of the used parts, but I'm not going to be too picky if the items are in good condition. For interested parties in SanFran, I'll be in the SF area the weekend of Sept 9, 10, 11 for pickup and delivery. Honestly, I'm not too thrilled about shipping the thing.

If there's any interest, I'll post some photos Tuesday or Wednesday as time allows.

May 17, 2008 at the Bay Area '02 Swap and Show...I won an SiGarage 3 core radiator in the raffle. The only time I've ever been lucky in anything like that. Curt donated it. Kind of silly, but it was a very cool moment for me that he made possible.

I have not heard back from Drummerbro yet. I think there is one "maybe" in line ahead of me, but he seemed undecided. I am definitely in, but need to chat with the seller to arrange pick up and / or drop off. I think he is in the middle of moving, so other stuff might be a priority rather than shedding $100 in parts.

Hey dude,

My sister lives in EDH, very near the intersection of EDH Blvd and Green Valley. If you're willing to drop off there, I can probably make arrangements. Let me know if your other deal falls through. I've seen the pix and am cool with $100. e-mail me directly or give my cel a call 775-443-5131

Hey Armond, sorry for the long drink of silence...been away from the computer for a couple of days. Not so interested in those flofits, but tell me about the stock seats you've got and how much you want for them.

yeah, that might be an issue. Shipping is bank these days....but I won't rule anything out at this point! I've got a spare tire behind my old Flofit to keep me from going into full recline.

I'm looking for some black door panels, good shape, no extra speaker holes or the like, for a '76.

OK, I saw those black seats at the Bay Area '02 Fest that Bill had(? w/ that red '02 in Brisbane), and I'd like to get in touch with him. They looked pretty good, but I don't think they were from an '02 (integrated seat belt receiver). However, they were 'stock' looking enough for my taste and had been in an '02.

But my hopes are wearing thin, and I'm looking for some seats, black, for my '76...from ANYONE. Preferably more on the lines of the stock, sporty bucket edition, rather than the 'regular' type or the mod-aftermarket look. In good shape. And I'm open to some suggestions....

I was at the Bay Area '02 Fest last weekend (May 17). There was a pair of black seats next to a red '72 (?) tii (?), and I think the name on the window card was Bill Philpott. I was interested in those seats and this dude took off before I could ask about them! Does anyone know how I could get in touch with this guy? Thanks!