Greg R aka Big_Lebowski

Well dang...  Glad you were able to get the 02 home!  

Ed and I completed our MidAmerica undercarriage inspection at Barney’s.  
 

Safe travels!!

Austin, Texas group making leisure 2 day drive up leaving next Wednesday.  Will finish up the drive Thursday.  

The brakes on my 76 are pretty much as you described.  @BarneyT and I upgraded to the SS brake lines, new master, new booster, now rotors, new pads.  @zinz and I replaced the rears a few years ago and have adjusted them a few times since.  Barney and I bled the brakes 4-6 times.  I’ve lost count….  Braking is better but nowhere what I feel it should be.  

Installed one of Hal’s 3rd brake light last week with the help of Barney.  Barney had luck modifying one so that it sat lower in the rear window and was mounted on the tray.  I didn’t snap a pic of it lit up but will.  I add the pic when I do.  Here’s a few pics that I did take.  Big “thank you” to @BarneyT !! 

Shining Stella up for our Austin area BMW 2002 and Vintage BMW Cars & Coffee 

A few pics from today’s Texas Hill Country drive.  

2 hours ago, halboyles said:

Around 65° then?😁

Now now Hal! 🤣 It was actually 34 degrees when I left my house to meet up with Barney.  
 

You’ll have a nice stash of “on the shelf parts” before you know it if you’re like me and tend to buy an extra when I’m ordering stuff.  😬

A week ago it was 11 degrees… Today a balmy 75.  Perfect for our last 02 drive through the Texas Hill Country.  

Even my two mini Australian Shepards Stormy and Scout are in awe of @BarneyT Ceylon 02!  
 

A few more pics from our December Austin area 2002 and Vintage BMW C&AC

I took a couple pics of Jake’s 02 at one of our Austin C&Cs.   
 

Recently purchased a shirt and mug from the Faq store and wanted to throw a “shout out” for quick turnaround and product quality.  The mug arrived damaged and Steve promptly replaced it.  Wore the shirt to our 02berfest weekend in Fredericksburg a few weeks ago and had lots of compliments.  
 

Christmas is just around the corner!  

Jason,

I know you mentioned paint is a ways off... have you settled on a paint shop yet?  

Glad to hear the mystery has been solved!

Jason, with a little notice I can arrange to give you hand on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday evening.  Or even a Saturday morning.  Love that your daughter is helping out!  ❤️ Those are cherishing moments!! 

Really enjoying reading your updates Jason!  

Jason, haul it and the parts to Barney’s and I’ll arrange for a few of our Austin 2002 C&C to meet there and we’ll have it assembled in no time!  🙃

Breakfast with a handful of the Austin 02rs this morning (photo credit - Le Tran) and a pic of @BarneyT in his Inka in my rear view mirror. 
 

Happy Birthday Ed!  
 

You’re so generous with your time and willingness to share your 02 expertise, knowledge and experiences within our community never ceases to amaze me!  Our Austin area 02 community is bless to have you!  

Hoping you find time to get yourself a root beer float! 

Ear to ear grin!  
 

Followed @BarneyT lead and bought a Covercraft.  Ïn Barney I trust"

Plenty of 02rs have reported that the voltage regulator that Napa Auto sells (ECH VR503) has been favorable.   

Good times in Fredericksburg, Texas with some cool 02s and even cooler people!