1973 BMW 2002 tii - Judge Judy

[LJ851]

I think it's a pinion nut tool for a long neck diff. Second guess is a transmission tool, but I'm sticking with my first guess

[phreshkid]

Wow!! Please share your chemical mix!



-E

I mixed these two and scrubbed the seats down with a hard plastic-bristle brush. The Fast Orange has little abrasive beads, smaller than a grain of sand, and these work well for breaking up dirt and oil build up. The only downside is that once the vinyl or leather is dry, the pumice or sand particles are left behind. You have to rebrush the clean areas and with a shop vac, suck up all left over residue. Not a pain, but it is an extra step. This works miracles for cleaning vinyl though.






I cleaned the elephant skin trunk panels using this method. It's very clean, aside from the patina. I'll use it.




And I installed and cleaned the quarter reflectors on the driver's side grille and then slapped both back on the car with fresh stainless steel hardware. It's the little things that give me the most satisfaction.




I'm still brainstorming on the paint. This car might be a candidate for a Mexican Paintjob. Don't be fooled, Tijuana has two or three very highly regarded paint shops that give killer deals on cars. There have been members on r3v that have done this with great success. I'm considering it.


Or I'll just shoot the car up north to Sacramento and have my buddy spray it. I'll push the bumpers in, but I'll probably leave the US-DOT side marker on. The car is so dark that the side markers add a little bit of contrast, which is needed in my opinion.

I also snagged a set of dealer-optioned tii wheels from 1972. I traded my mesh wheels from the blue car for them. I'm ok with this trade.

[alas]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

I'll keep it in mind.


-E

[Brad Sindoni]

I also snagged a set of dealer-optioned tii wheels from 1972. I traded my mesh wheels from the blue car for them. I'm ok with this trade.[/QUOTE]

damn, i wanted those wheels! i hope they're still available from whomever you traded. as for that tool, it looks like a tie rod remover but just an old school one with out different sizing. is there a part number on it or brand?

[phreshkid]

damn, i wanted those wheels! i hope they're still available from whomever you traded. as for that tool, it looks like a tie rod remover but just an old school one with out different sizing. is there a part number on it or brand?

I think my buddy will always trade or sell them back to me. They are indeed cool, but they are still in the group of friends so not exactly lost.


No number or brand on the phallic-shaped tool.

[CorvallisBMW]

Insane, never would have thought to use hand cleaner on upholstery, but the results don't lie. Looks incredible.

[phreshkid]

Insane, never would have thought to use hand cleaner on upholstery, but the results don't lie. Looks incredible.

But it makes sense, right? Hand cleaners are supposed to clean your hands. Why not clean up the years of butt sweat and skin particles and boogers from your vinyl or leather interior too?




I also threw in another 3-spoke wheel that is "correct" for this tii. I have some trick alpina wheels and knobs but idk if this car will get them. But maybe.

[ST1G]

mmmm another quality build by Ryan.

EDIT: Never mind, just spotted Üro part bag.

[bangn]

never would of thought of hand cleaner! I've used washing powder before, altho it hurts like buggery if you have any cuts on your hands.

[phreshkid]

mmmm another quality build by Ryan.

EDIT: Never mind, just spotted Üro part bag.

Dude I didn't buy that bag. It came in a parts haul.

I can't believe you think that low of me that I would compromise my cars with URO parts.

That's like buying condoms from the dollar tree store.

[doorman]

Dude I didn't buy that bag. It came in a parts haul.

I can't believe you think that low of me that I would compromise my cars with URO parts.

That's like buying condoms from the dollar tree store.

Uh oh........should I go find the receipt?


Car is looking sweet bud!!!
Still half-hearted searching for an 02 around me because of you.

[phreshkid]

Uh oh........should I go find the receipt?


Car is looking sweet bud!!!
Still half-hearted searching for an 02 around me because of you.

Thanks! And don't sweat the URO parts. Some of their seals are notorious for not fitting correctly on BMW 2002s. I'm not sure how things fit or don't fit on e30s, but I can imagine poor quality control, as seems to be notorious with the URO brand name.

Stig is just giving me a hard time. He loves giving me those. Hard times.









Just snagged a set of 14" 2000cs wheels with the trim rings and dog dish caps for $200. They will be the new wheels for the 1600. This is huge news.



On another note, I forgot a loaded magazine with 9mm rounds in my backpack. I flew into Portland last night and TSA found it. I've never been swarmed by sheriff deputies and TSA agents until last night. 2 misdemeanors and an $11,000 fine later, I was released. Note to self: don't forget loaded clips in your backpack if you want to fly in an airplane.

[LJ851]

Just snagged a set of 14" 2000cs wheels with the trim rings and dog dish caps for $200. They will be the new wheels for the 1600. This is huge news.

On another note, I forgot a loaded magazine with 9mm rounds in my backpack. I flew into Portland last night and TSA found it. I've never been swarmed by sheriff deputies and TSA agents until last night. 2 misdemeanors and an $11,000 fine later, I was released. Note to self: don't forget loaded clips in your backpack if you want to fly in an airplane.

LOL !

[ThatOneEuroE30]

On another note, I forgot a loaded magazine with 9mm rounds in my backpack. I flew into Portland last night and TSA found it. I've never been swarmed by sheriff deputies and TSA agents until last night. 2 misdemeanors and an $11,000 fine later, I was released. Note to self: don't forget loaded clips in your backpack if you want to fly in an airplane.

And thats when i would of went to jail. Not in their fucking dreams would i pay 11 grand for something that was an accident.

[rzerob]

On another note, I forgot a loaded magazine with 9mm rounds in my backpack. I flew into Portland last night and TSA found it. I've never been swarmed by sheriff deputies and TSA agents until last night. 2 misdemeanors and an $11,000 fine later, I was released. Note to self: don't forget loaded clips in your backpack if you want to fly in an airplane.

Wow, that sucks. $11K in fines would cripple my next project. Is there no course of appealing this in court? Or are you just screwed?