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  1. Conserv
    If you’re going back to single headlights from the dual headlights, you have two issues: 1.) the portions of the nosepiece that originally supported the headlight buckets, and which were partially excised in order to fit the dual headlights, and 2.) the actual headlight buckets themselves. Euro-spec buckets are different from U.S.-spec headlight buckets. I can’t tell from this Want To Buy ad whether you’re looking for the Euro-spec buckets for a Euro car....? Regards, Steve
  2. Conserv
    I think the look you want, Nick, is the simple round boot of the pre-Modell 71 cars (1966 to April 1971). I’ve seen people weld a lip onto the original hole, or attach one with screws. Unfortunately, I don’t know what the search string is to find others who have done this.... ? Best regards, Steve
  3. Conserv
    And here’s what an un-cut headlight bucket support looks like. (I hear your frustration, Ryan, but the welds you’ll likely have from replacing solely the bucket supports will be fewer, smaller, and — importantly — better concealed than the seams that must be opened and closed to replace a complete nosepiece. And rust-free, undamaged round taillight nosepieces are very rare!) Regards, Steve
  4. Conserv
    The hood hinge supports appear to be in place, as well as the mounting tabs for the side grilles, so it was likely just the supports for the headlight buckets that were cut away: the inner halves do appear to be cut away in the photo. You might want to compare photos and notes with Ryan (oh2ryan) because his Euro tii had been modded for quad headlights as well. And he’s almost ready to paint, so has been dealing with the aftermath of the quads. Regards, Steve
  5. Conserv
    +1 He’s effectively captured just about every stupid line sellers pitch. Bravo! Of course I have no idea what he’s actually asking, or if he’s even selling an actual car. Are the two bad photos and asking price simply part of the joke? The front seat covers are from an e21. Regards, Steve
  6. Conserv
    Fabulous in Colorado! (The steering wheel and pedal pads, however, certainly suggest more than 23K kilometers.... My ‘76’s look much better after 105K miles, my ‘73’s look much better after what is likely 127K miles, or maybe even 227K miles. ?) Regards, Steve
  7. Conserv
    Robert, I’ve seen a few small holes drilled in front lower valances either to drain water — which collects in the panel when the factory drains clog — or to retrieve stuff — nuts and bolts, generally — that has fallen down into the crevice. But I’ve never seen six enormous holes like you have! You’ve really got some improved air flow! Best regards, Steve
  8. Conserv
    As Ray mentioned, the original compression ratio was likely 10.0:1. The 3.45 diffs are quite rare in the U.S. — because they weren’t officially imported here — but, even today, few U.S. ‘02 owners are looking for such a tall differential ratio. I suspect the odds of finding an original ‘02 LSD are, however, greater with a Euro tii. But I’m not familiar with a change in tii brakes from 1971 to later cars. Then there are the Euro-vs.-U.S. differences. There’s no vapor recovery system to deal with. But, at least originally, I suspect a ‘71 Euro tii came with spaghetti-strap seatbelts, not retractors! Please post photos. Regards, Steve
  9. Conserv
    $1,225 per eBay. Local pickup only, in Alamo, GA. Seems like a good price for an NOS turbo manifold. Best regards, Steve
  10. Conserv
    +1 I don’t have the ‘76 around, but I think this piece of trim has noticeable damage on my car as well. I chose to leave it as is! Regards, Steven
  11. Conserv
    Hey, you’ve got a tii clock — and it’s even the correct crosshairs style with full hood! Back in ‘76, when I added one to my ‘76, this particular post-factory mod seemed more common than it is today. Regards, Steve
  12. Conserv
    Hey, it’s a start! ? Regards, Steve
  13. Conserv
    Certainly important advice to stay away from the carb when cranking a flooded engine! Best regards, Steve
  14. Conserv
    If I had changed my oil every time I flooded a carbed engine, I would have had zero time to ever drive a car, yet I’ve driven 30,000 miles annually for 45+ years and my cars have survived.... Let’s all relax and assume a little risk in the New Year... Happy New Year! Steve
  15. Conserv
    Paul (Wegweiser), above, said it already: assuming the pistons clean up beautifully — which might not be the case here — do you really want to overbore your block to fourth (third?) oversize if it only needs to be over-bored to first or second oversize? Don’t do that! These are grand piano pistons, suggesting they are for an E12 head. Do you have an E12 head? Regards, Steve
  16. Conserv
    Remove the distributor cap and make certain there is no moisture inside. Regards, Steve
  17. Conserv
    Sorry hwy61: they’re not for sale, they’re simply the steering wheels in my ‘02’s, posted to illustrate the styles. ? Most three-spoke steering wheels, by now, have some cracking. You’ll need to decide whether to wait for a “perfect” wheel or accept some amount of cracking. Regards, Steve
  18. Conserv
    You can use whatever style steering wheel you like. But, for U.S. cars, the three-spoke steering wheels (sometimes referred to as “bus” wheels) were standard equipment from the 1968 through the 1973 model years. A four-spoke steering wheel replaced the three-spoke wheel from the 1974 through the 1976 model years. There were actually two different diameters of the three-spoke steering wheel. I’m not currently finding those specs. Below, three spoke and four-spoke wheels. Regards, Steve
  19. Conserv
    U.S. emissions standards effective 1/1/1975. The old MFI, which provided yeoman service since early 1971, finally met its match.... ? Regards, Steve
  20. Conserv
    “H” signifies “single hump”, “H2” signifies “double hump”. These humps are...humps on the rim’s barrel, just inboard of the outer lip. The humps serve to keep the tire from slipping inward and breaking its bead under hard cornering or other severe conditions. The German TUV, by some time in the mid-1970’s, was requiring rims that were NOT double hump (a.k.a., H2) to utilize inner tubes with all tires. The tube, of course, would keep the tire supported if it broke its bead at the rim’s lip. I don’t know precisely when the German TUV began to focus on this particular wheel safety issue, but it appears to have been a driving force in the specifications of rims from 1970’s. The OEM rims were generally the first converted to H2 specifications — the early OEM alloy rim, introduced in 1971, was an H2 design — followed by aftermarket rims. I haven’t seen a double-hump Borrani (CMR) rim dated before 1979, so German-resident users of rims such as these were forced to use inner tubes through the ‘70’s. Regards, Steve
  21. Conserv
    Yes, but...it did not appear until after 1969 and disappeared in 1973 — which probably accounts for its rarity — so, assuming you’re looking for authenticity, it’s only a period-correct antenna for a minority of ‘02’s. Regards, Steve
  22. Conserv
    Yes, 276xxxx and 278xxxx cars are solely U.S.-market tii’s. The Golf car appears to be a Euro-spec car that’s been, oddly, sold and re-sold multiple times recently (maybe it never really sells, but is continuously listed). I know nothing about the car except that it is a Euro-spec. The VIN decoder supported by the BMW 2002 Club of Columbia is reliable and accurate: https://www.bmwclasicos.com/servicios.php#Como But to get a precise build date and verification of the factory color, send an email to BMW Group Archives, with the car’s VIN, and request their data on the car (info.grouparchiv@bmwgroup.com). There is no charge and the response is generally within two business days — Group Archives, however, is closed until January 7th. Regards, Steve
  23. Conserv
    Excellent, although that total number of worldwide 2002’s seems too low if it includes 1600-2’s, 1502’s, 1802’s, etc. By U.S. model year, U.S. tii’s consisted of 2,629 1972 models, 1,892 1973 models, and 2,928 1974 models. Regards, Steve
  24. Conserv
    Nick, Good question! From ca. 1970 to 1973, the antenna tips were red. If you have a car manufactured during those years, and it was equipped — post-factory, mind you — with an antenna, the tip might have been red.... Best regards, Steve
  25. Conserv
    +1 Agreed! I looked for it the other day but got distracted before I could work through the search results....? Best regards, Steve
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