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    Our 74 Tii at Heavenly Valley South Lake Tahoe in maybe 1977 A fabulous car , chock full of great memories. Drove this car everywhere for 7 years and sold it for more money than we paid for it Made a lasting memory. Consequently We've had 6 2002s since
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    Yes I also saw that car at the 2015 Vintage in LA at $ 15 K Steve brought it it down from Seattle for the show .It was a steal then Agree wouda couda shouda Still not bad at $ 22 K today
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    Don't temp him with color options and LED lights You not know this guy
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    Seriously ? All you need is a $4.00 transmission fluid funnel and you cut off the bottom so that has a big enough opening to let the fuel flow The top of the funnel is just the right size to press the fuel nozzle into and make the pump work Really there is no need to over think this
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    Sorry that my previous comment posted before I intended. My fat finger must have hit the send button too soon. In any event let’s pick it up again So 2002s are now selling for somewhere between 5 to 10 times original sticker price $5000 in 1974 is now worth about &25,000 in 2020 Considering that, 2002s have held up well Now here’s were the slings and arrows come in. $33000 in 1981 for a new Porsche 911sc is $93,000 in today’s dollars yet you can buy a very good 911 for $35,000 I own and drive both cars so I can say with confidence that the 911 is a vastly superior car The engineering is spot on There is no need to build a performance motor No need for a 5 speed conversion No need for suspension replacements No need for disc brake upgrades I could go on but you get the idea of the difference in these two cars people say that 911s are in a bubble and overpriced but they are not keeping up with our beloved 2002s We are actually lucky that we can put $25,000 into restoring and modifying our cars and still have a chance to get our money back out if we choose to 2002s are a premium because so many people had one or knew someone who did They get a strong positive reaction and put a smile on the face of people who approach you to compliment the car The 911 on the other hand gets a much colder reaction if any at all. The public knows it’s a Porsche because they have a recognizable look over all these years But few people know the year and model difference The 2002s scream 1970s. Maybe it’s clearly a nostalgic image that creates interest and value Whatever it is , my point is 2002s trade at a premium Where will it go from here is anyone’s guess
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    Here's something to think about. Is a well done Tii like the one that sold in BAT this week at $102,002 worth approximately 20 times the original sticker price ? Okay. Bad example. In a normal BAT auction is a well done Tii worth 10 times sticker or ? Yes that happens Is a really nice base model 2002 worth 7 times it's sticker price at say
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    Just a note to follow up on an install last year. I followed the cuts shown on the first few post and it ended up removing more hard plastic structure than necessary It does not make them weak or flimsy but start small and test the fit as you go.
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    I realize the failure rate for lithium batteries is extremely low The rate of fires in Teslas is lower than in gas powered cars but the intensity of a lithium battery failure is much hotter and destructive than a gas fire. Considering the cost and reserve capacity, it begs the question Why bother.? The weight savings is of value, but not really that significant in the big scheme of things IMHO
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    Given the explosion and fire hazard of a gasoline powered automobile why would you want to add a new explosion and fire hazard with an overpriced lithium ion battery ?
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    I have a NOS never been run M-10 shortblock
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    Sweet Alfa Don't let go of the early FPS wheels If they don't have a casing saying FPS on one of the outside spokes, they are vintage and rare Look to see if there is casting date . I don't think they had them . These wheels were dealer option alloys from back when the car was new They are the bomb IMHO. I had $1100 in the set on my Tii They are 13x5 These are still made today ( FPS is an Italian Company) but they have an much smoother casting and the FPS logo showing. The new ones sell for like $250 each and they are not even vintage correct They have their own center cap and I see you have four Good Job
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    Here are 195x50x15s with .28 ET all around No rubbing . The car is also lowered about an inch with Eiback sport springs
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    Skip Please please please don't put Bottlecaps on your Tii As I recall you are working with Polaris ?? There is no Bottlecap in any color that will look good Hows the Alfa coming along ? Rob
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    Hard to say without knowing the offset of your wheels. 28ET is good. You can safely use 195x50x15 safely even on the fronts
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    PS I have a fuel filler for you
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    Dan, I think the Dome light is the culprit. Could be a short in the wiring at the dome light. Alex thinks there could be a bare wire up there Lets fix it .
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    Considering going to Individual Throttle Body fuel injection on my 75 restomod. It would add a significant level of sophistication over a 38/38 Weber
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    An old timer told me 1 and a half coils will give the results shown here.
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    Nice buy Barney No Snorkel Plastic runner tubes no notch firewall Chrome seat hinges ---- Checks all the boxes !!! You'll have to do an exceptional job on this one but of course I'm sure you will
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    I have doors. Where are you located ?
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    Mvliotta. You are preaching to the choir about Alfa’s. I have a 74 spider in California Extremely under appreciated but the public perception is vastly different as well Im not optimistic that Alfa Siders will ever achieve the market appreciation of a Tii I do share your view that they are stealth bargains however
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    I believe it is original. It was a bit sticky during reassembly but with lubrication and careful adjustment it works. Did not realize it should stand upright at 90 degrees , so yes it may be tired internal spring Do those things so wear after 47 years. ???? LOL
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    Okay. I'm totally busted on the one owner thing Mike G s comment is hilarious and convinced me to face the facts Here is the History: The car was produced May 18, 1972 in Ceylon Transferred to Hoffman Motors on May 19,1972 Sold August 11, 1972 by BMW of San Diego One owner for 46 years in San Diego (garage stored 2003 they 2018) Purchased in September 2018 by me. Title was placed in my name There you have it. If not for the thoughtful intervention by FAQ. I could have gone on in denial about being the second owner Thank you everyone. I feel better now The truth will set you free Rob
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    Of course not. I will still have my 75 restomod And will remain addicted to FAQ. Clearly the best board on the internet
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    Greg Yes I registered the car in my name and title is in my name This was necessary to be able to drive the car this past year to sort everything out and have insurance You can view it as a 2 owner car if you like, but since title will be held only for the restoration period in my name I prefer to think of it as a one owner car temporarily owned by the restorer and passing on to the second owner
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