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Hi Everyone, I finally finished my gauge pod rehab project and I’m really happy with the results. I followed the directions on my2002tii.com: my2002tii.com | How To: Dash Gauges WWW.MY2002TII.COM When I purchased my car 6 years ago, I also purchased a used tachometer (from Steve in NJ, unfortunately I don’t recall his forum name) to replace the non-functional clock currently in the car. The tachometer had a couple scratches so I decided to cover it with a Paddock tach overlay: 1972-76 ALPINA Tachometer Overlay / The Paddock THEPADDOCK.XYZ These carefully designed stickers are placed over your existing tachometer and give the appearance of ALPINA-style gauges. While ALPINA never made a tachometer for... I purchased 4 LED bulbs from Super Bright LEDs (194-NWCOB1W) for the actual gauge illumination and went with standard incandescent bulbs for the rest of the lights (brakes, oil, flashers, high beams): Being my car had a clock originally, I needed to replace the clock wire loom with the tachometer wire loom that goes on the back of the cluster & I also needed to replace the clock plastic lens with a clear glass lens (both purchased from 2002AD). My car is a 1975 model, and the required black tachometer wire was already behind the cluster, taped to the incoming wires, which made the job really easy. The tachometer functions perfectly! The gauges are very well lit without being distracting to the driver. I’m extremely happy with the results! This was a easy and economical project, for those considering trying it. Thanks Frank

I no longer need this part. Thank you Frank

Hi Everyone, I'm looking for short wiring harness (3-wires, green/gray/brown) that goes on the back of the gauge pod & connects the tachometer on a 1975 2002. I borrowed this picture from someone online, apologies if it was yours. Thank You Frank

I’d be interested in shortened bumper bellows also. I don’t think they necessarily need to be in rubber, the could probably be any plastic material. They’re going to be used to just finish off, or cap off the bumpers, they don’t need to be functional as originally intended. Thanks Frank

Hi Everyone, one of the “kids” at work told me that she had a 3d printer, so I ask if she could print me a part for my antenna. She took it and ran, she modeled it in solid works, printed it & I had it the next day! The part came out pretty good, buy definitely needed some work. Over the next couple days, I sanded it, primed it, painted it and clear coated it. I’m pretty happy with the results. Anyone have any ideas on what I could do/use for the rubber gaskets that go between the antenna and the car? Thanks Frank

I got one for the tach from 2002AD a couple years ago. I don’t remember what I paid, but I do remember thinking it was reasonable. (Link below) Good luck Frank BMW - 2002 AD - Come rest your eyes on Los Angeles' recognized classic BMW parts and service authority. 2002AD. 2002AD.COM Come rest your eyes on Los Angeles' recognized classic BMW parts and service authority. 2002AD.

Great information Conserv, I’ll check for the stamped date when I get home tonight. Frank

Thanks Eissmann, I was able to remove the vinyl with very little bending of the metal tabs. Once I got the vinyl off the metal tabs, I was able to just push out the plastic retainer clips from the underside. I’m not sure if I’ll reuse the plastic clips, I may just replace them with some stainless steel hardware. Also, I did find some markings on the seat frame, if anyone can decipher them, that would be great! Thanks to everyone who replied, any and all input is much appreciated! Frank

Good tip Nick, I’ll keep my eyes open! Thanks Frank

Thank you Son of Marty, I’ll give that a try. Frank

Thanks Labphoto, Thanks Mike! I’ll definitely be careful not to break or get cut on those metal clips. I appreciate the information and fast replies! Frank

Hi Everyone, today I started my winter project, fixing the front seats. The front seat bottoms have very little padding left so I plan on using foam to replace the horsehair pads, and then reusing the original vinyl. I ran into a couple things that I wasn’t expecting on the seat bottoms. I don’t see any hog clips, it looks like there are sharp bent pieces of metal holding most of the vinyl on (circled in Green), and plastic clips holding the back part of the seat bottom in place (circled in Red). So here are my questions: Do I just bend the sharp metal pieces up and pull off the vinyl? Then to reinstall, just slide the vinyl back over then and bend back down? How do I remove the plastic clips so that I can reuse them when I reinstall the vinyl? Thanks in advance, I appreciate any and all help! Happy New Year! Frank

Great pictures, thanks for posting!

Hi everyone. Unfortunately I couldn’t make this weekend’s Vintage at Saratoga, but was hoping someone who attended could post some pictures and let us know how it was? Thanks in advance, Frank

Thanks everyone for your response and the information. I’ll start looking into places to stay! Frank

Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone has any information about this year’s Vintage at Saratoga? I emailed the Saratoga Auto Museum a few weeks back and asked if they were planning on hosting the event this summer and I did received a reply. They said they were planning on it but didn’t have any additional information at the time. I was hoping that someone who’s involved in planning this event was a member here on BMW-faq and could share some more information with us. Thanks Frank

Hello everybody! A few days ago, I received some original/used parts from 2002AD to fix that annoying red “BRAKE” light on the dashboard. I ordered the brake reservoir float and the rubber grommet, as my reservoir cap was still working and I had all the other parts needed. Here are the results...no more annoying light on the dashboard!!!! Thank you 2002AD! Frank

2002#3: Could you please post a link to this “new latex-coated ‘horsehair’ material” thread you were talking about in you above post? l also need to re-do my seats this winter. Thanks! Frank

Hi Everyone, I have a 1975 automatic transmission 2002. Is there a preferred ATF that people are using? I appreciate any and all recommendations. Thanks Frank

Hi John, I looked all over and couldn’t find the blue braided hose. I even called the parts department at my local BMW dealership and they didn’t have it. Finally I called Blunt and they supplied me with the gray braided hose. Frank

Yesterday I finished my brake refresh! Over this past summer I redid both Front and Rear brakes, and posted to this thread as I finished each project. All I had left was to install the new master cylinder, fill and bleed the system which I completed yesterday. I bought the brake master cylinder and plastic angled connections from FCP Euro, and the braided brake hose from Blunt. I purchased a pneumatic bleeder from Harbor Freight, which made quick work of bleeding the brakes. Doing this brake job gives me a huge sense of accomplishment, as this is the first time I’ve done any real automotive work 35 years! Thanks to everyone on this site for all your posts and for sharing your knowledge! Next up is the first test drive. The car isn’t registered or insured yet, so it’ll be a short one, but will definitely be a milestone! Thanks Frank

Hi everyone! I’ve watched countless videos on paint correction and detailing and read lots of articles before I decided to give it a try for myself. I was pretty nervous about working on 45 year old paint, but after a little while I became comfortable using a polishing machine for the first time. Here are the steps I used: 1. Washed the car 2. Clay Bar (Mother’s) 3. Soaking Paint with Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze (for 24 hours) 4. Compound (Meguiars Ultimate) 5. Polish (Meguiars Ultimate) 6. Soaking Paint AGAIN with Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze (for 24 hours) 7. Wax (Meguiars Carnauba) I’m real happy with the results, not only does the paint shine, but it has depth. Before: After:

Hi everyone, I’ve been meaning to post my touch up results for anyone doing a search and coming across this thread. I looked into “Automotive Touch Up Paint” but they didn’t have Sahara as one of their color options for the 1975 model year, so I wound up trying “paint scratch”. It took about 3 weeks to get the touch up pen, which seemed like a long time to me. When I finally got the pen and was able out to the garage, I have to say, I was kinda disappointed. I’ve attached some pictures, so you can judge for yourself. I tested the color match before applying to the car. It did seem darker, but I decided to give it a try anyway: One of the scratches before the touch Up: This is the results: Hopefully this information can help someone in the future make their own decision. Thanks, Frank

Hi everyone! I’ve been trying to get back in the garage since the end of July but just couldn’t find the time. So I took advantage of the Labor Day holiday, to get back out there and get the rear brakes done. I changed both Rear brake hoses, both wheel cylinders, shoes, and drums. The system hasn’t had brake fluid in it since before I got the car 3 years ago, so I don’t know the condition of the master cylinder. Without filling the system, is there any other way of knowing if the master cylinder is good? Thanks, Frank

I’ve been following this thread since I first signed up to this site 4+ years ago. Today I finished a project that I feel is “worthy” of being posted here with all these other great accomplishments. I started rebuilding my brakes quite a few weeks back, working mainly on weekends when I had available time. I rebuilt both front calipers, replaced the bearing & races and changed the 4 front brake hoses. Next up, the rear brakes, which I hope to start next weekend. Frank