A BMW in my future?

Saw an ad a few weeks ago, "'76 BMW 2002, $500"

Hmmm...I called the guy and gave him the number of a friend of mine who is
a BMW nut, and called and left a message myself.

So, while I was in the neighborhood, I thought I'd check and see if the
thing was still there. Yup. My friend never called, and I was only the 2nd
person in a month to look at it!!

It's not bad, but not good. It has some rust starting to eat away at it,
but not bad considering the 'vintage'. Still reworkable, although there
was some perforation in the door, and a bad Bondo job in the Pass rear 1/4
that need some attention.

Unfortunately, the ignition wiring is phupped duck and it doesn't start.
The guy is thinking about getting a new ignition, a 1 day delay from BMW.

Hmmmm...$500...if I could just hear it run...

BTW, it is NOT a Tii... :(

On Sun, 25 Jun 2006 01:17:20 GMT, Hachiroku <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote:
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>Saw an ad a few weeks ago, "'76 BMW 2002, $500"
>
>Hmmm...I called the guy and gave him the number of a friend of mine who is
>a BMW nut, and called and left a message myself.
>
>So, while I was in the neighborhood, I thought I'd check and see if the
>thing was still there. Yup. My friend never called, and I was only the 2nd
>person in a month to look at it!!
>
>It's not bad, but not good. It has some rust starting to eat away at it,
>but not bad considering the 'vintage'. Still reworkable, although there
>was some perforation in the door, and a bad Bondo job in the Pass rear 1/4
>that need some attention.
>
>Unfortunately, the ignition wiring is phupped duck and it doesn't start.
>The guy is thinking about getting a new ignition, a 1 day delay from BMW.
>
>Hmmmm...$500...if I could just hear it run...
>
>BTW, it is NOT a Tii... :([/color]

I had one of those in Spain many moons ago.

Cost 2771 new.

It was a BALL to drive, especially in the mountains

"Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
news:Aulng.4117$pv2.1811@trndny05...[color=blue]
> Saw an ad a few weeks ago, "'76 BMW 2002, $500"
>
> Hmmm...I called the guy and gave him the number of a friend of mine who is
> a BMW nut, and called and left a message myself.
>
> So, while I was in the neighborhood, I thought I'd check and see if the
> thing was still there. Yup. My friend never called, and I was only the 2nd
> person in a month to look at it!!
>
> It's not bad, but not good. It has some rust starting to eat away at it,
> but not bad considering the 'vintage'. Still reworkable, although there
> was some perforation in the door, and a bad Bondo job in the Pass rear 1/4
> that need some attention.
>
> Unfortunately, the ignition wiring is phupped duck and it doesn't start.
> The guy is thinking about getting a new ignition, a 1 day delay from BMW.
>
> Hmmmm...$500...if I could just hear it run...
>
> BTW, it is NOT a Tii... :([/color]

If you can afford to restore it, you afford to buy brand new one. I don't
think you can afford either.

My friend just bought a '76 Tii. What a cool car. That kugelfischer can be
tempermental. It took us a LONG time to get the system dialed in, but once
there that little engine screams. There is a guy in San Fran that used to
work for Bosch in Germany for about 100 years, and has managed to amass
all the discontinued parts for these injection pumps. For $300 bucks you
get a rebuild and tuning on this wacky injection dyno that Bosch made in
the 70s for dialing in these pumps. Pretty cool.

Hachiroku, 6/24/2006,9:17:20 PM, wrote:
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> Saw an ad a few weeks ago, "'76 BMW 2002, $500"[/color]

Now we're really getting Off Topic here...

On Sat, 24 Jun 2006 22:17:26 -0400, qslim wrote:
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> My friend just bought a '76 Tii. What a cool car. That kugelfischer can be
> tempermental. It took us a LONG time to get the system dialed in, but once
> there that little engine screams. There is a guy in San Fran that used to
> work for Bosch in Germany for about 100 years, and has managed to amass
> all the discontinued parts for these injection pumps. For $300 bucks you
> get a rebuild and tuning on this wacky injection dyno that Bosch made in
> the 70s for dialing in these pumps. Pretty cool.[/color]

Ah, but it's NOT a Ti or a Tii. Carbeuration!

On Sat, 24 Jun 2006 19:43:34 -0600, Mark A wrote:
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> "Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
> news:Aulng.4117$pv2.1811@trndny05...[color=green]
>> Saw an ad a few weeks ago, "'76 BMW 2002, $500"
>>
>> Hmmm...I called the guy and gave him the number of a friend of mine who is
>> a BMW nut, and called and left a message myself.
>>
>> So, while I was in the neighborhood, I thought I'd check and see if the
>> thing was still there. Yup. My friend never called, and I was only the 2nd
>> person in a month to look at it!!
>>
>> It's not bad, but not good. It has some rust starting to eat away at it,
>> but not bad considering the 'vintage'. Still reworkable, although there
>> was some perforation in the door, and a bad Bondo job in the Pass rear 1/4
>> that need some attention.
>>
>> Unfortunately, the ignition wiring is phupped duck and it doesn't start.
>> The guy is thinking about getting a new ignition, a 1 day delay from BMW.
>>
>> Hmmmm...$500...if I could just hear it run...
>>
>> BTW, it is NOT a Tii... :([/color]
>
> If you can afford to restore it, you afford to buy brand new one. I don't
> think you can afford either.[/color]

I can do body work and the car is basically sound. Just want to hear it
run...

On Sun, 25 Jun 2006 01:31:00 +0000, Scott in Florida wrote:
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> On Sun, 25 Jun 2006 01:17:20 GMT, Hachiroku <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote:
>[color=green]
>>Saw an ad a few weeks ago, "'76 BMW 2002, $500"
>>
>>Hmmm...I called the guy and gave him the number of a friend of mine who is
>>a BMW nut, and called and left a message myself.
>>
>>So, while I was in the neighborhood, I thought I'd check and see if the
>>thing was still there. Yup. My friend never called, and I was only the 2nd
>>person in a month to look at it!!
>>
>>It's not bad, but not good. It has some rust starting to eat away at it,
>>but not bad considering the 'vintage'. Still reworkable, although there
>>was some perforation in the door, and a bad Bondo job in the Pass rear 1/4
>>that need some attention.
>>
>>Unfortunately, the ignition wiring is phupped duck and it doesn't start.
>>The guy is thinking about getting a new ignition, a 1 day delay from BMW.
>>
>>Hmmmm...$500...if I could just hear it run...
>>
>>BTW, it is NOT a Tii... :([/color]
>
> I had one of those in Spain many moons ago.
>
> Cost 2771 new.
>
> It was a BALL to drive, especially in the mountains[/color]

I *think* this one is a 4 speed. It looks OK, needs some serious TLC, but
is a better than average starting point.

If one could hear it 'run' it would not be $500 LOL


mike hunt


"Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
news:Aulng.4117$pv2.1811@trndny05...[color=blue]
> Saw an ad a few weeks ago, "'76 BMW 2002, $500"
>
> Hmmm...I called the guy and gave him the number of a friend of mine who is
> a BMW nut, and called and left a message myself.
>
> So, while I was in the neighborhood, I thought I'd check and see if the
> thing was still there. Yup. My friend never called, and I was only the 2nd
> person in a month to look at it!!
>
> It's not bad, but not good. It has some rust starting to eat away at it,
> but not bad considering the 'vintage'. Still reworkable, although there
> was some perforation in the door, and a bad Bondo job in the Pass rear 1/4
> that need some attention.
>
> Unfortunately, the ignition wiring is phupped duck and it doesn't start.
> The guy is thinking about getting a new ignition, a 1 day delay from BMW.
>
> Hmmmm...$500...if I could just hear it run...
>
> BTW, it is NOT a Tii... :([/color]

On Sun, 25 Jun 2006 20:34:10 GMT, Hachiroku <Trueno@ae86.gts> wrote:
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>On Sun, 25 Jun 2006 01:31:00 +0000, Scott in Florida wrote:
>[color=green]
>> On Sun, 25 Jun 2006 01:17:20 GMT, Hachiroku <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>>>Saw an ad a few weeks ago, "'76 BMW 2002, $500"
>>>
>>>Hmmm...I called the guy and gave him the number of a friend of mine who is
>>>a BMW nut, and called and left a message myself.
>>>
>>>So, while I was in the neighborhood, I thought I'd check and see if the
>>>thing was still there. Yup. My friend never called, and I was only the 2nd
>>>person in a month to look at it!!
>>>
>>>It's not bad, but not good. It has some rust starting to eat away at it,
>>>but not bad considering the 'vintage'. Still reworkable, although there
>>>was some perforation in the door, and a bad Bondo job in the Pass rear 1/4
>>>that need some attention.
>>>
>>>Unfortunately, the ignition wiring is phupped duck and it doesn't start.
>>>The guy is thinking about getting a new ignition, a 1 day delay from BMW.
>>>
>>>Hmmmm...$500...if I could just hear it run...
>>>
>>>BTW, it is NOT a Tii... :([/color]
>>
>> I had one of those in Spain many moons ago.
>>
>> Cost 2771 new.
>>
>> It was a BALL to drive, especially in the mountains[/color]
>
>I *think* this one is a 4 speed. It looks OK, needs some serious TLC, but
>is a better than average starting point.[/color]

It probably was. Mine was a 4 speed.

Scott I ran my '71 Pinto in a hill climb race in the Poconos and beat all of
the BMW 2002 for the best time. The owner of the BMW that held the record
for several years was jumping up and down hollering 'It a Pinto I can't
believe I was beaten by a damn Pinto' My record for 2000 CC sedans still
stands. When it comes to racing many times it is the guy with the most
balls, not the most car that wins. The only driver I even met with more
balls than me was when I raced with Mario on the old Nazareth dirt track
We always said Mario always finished in one of three position. Blown
engine/tranny, smashed, or WINNER. LOL


mike hunt




"Scott in Florida" <askifyouwant@mindspring.net> wrote in message
news:eopr921n184r521h7enhjopvio6l1icua0@4ax.com...
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> I had one of those in Spain many moons ago.
>
> Cost 2771 new.
>
> It was a BALL to drive, especially in the mountains[/color]

On Sun, 25 Jun 2006 17:35:23 -0400, "Mike Hunter"
<mikehunt2@mailcity.com> wrote:
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>Scott I ran my '71 Pinto in a hill climb race in the Poconos and beat all of
>the BMW 2002 for the best time. The owner of the BMW that held the record
>for several years was jumping up and down hollering 'It a Pinto I can't
>believe I was beaten by a damn Pinto' My record for 2000 CC sedans still
>stands. When it comes to racing many times it is the guy with the most
>balls, not the most car that wins. The only driver I even met with more
>balls than me was when I raced with Mario on the old Nazareth dirt track
>We always said Mario always finished in one of three position. Blown
>engine/tranny, smashed, or WINNER. LOL
>
>
>mike hunt[/color]

You would have LOST to me.

I had NO fear back then....lol

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>
>
>
>
>"Scott in Florida" <askifyouwant@mindspring.net> wrote in message
>news:eopr921n184r521h7enhjopvio6l1icua0@4ax.com...
>[color=green]
>> I had one of those in Spain many moons ago.
>>
>> Cost 2771 new.
>>
>> It was a BALL to drive, especially in the mountains[/color]
>
>[/color]

I speak from experience. If the body is in great shape but the motor and
transmission, etc., need work, it is an old car that can be brought back
within reason. Once the body starts to rust significantly, run do not walk
away from the deal unless you are very rich or nuts.

(Having restored over 20 190SL's 300SL's, 356, 912, 911 and various BMW's
over the years). Don't do that any longer, I now have a life.

Richard.

"Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
news:lCmog.1562$%67.822@trndny02...[color=blue]
> On Tue, 27 Jun 2006 09:26:02 -0400, Richard wrote:
>[color=green]
>> I speak from experience. If the body is in great shape but the motor and
>> transmission, etc., need work, it is an old car that can be brought back
>> within reason. Once the body starts to rust significantly, run do not
>> walk
>> away from the deal unless you are very rich or nuts.
>>
>> (Having restored over 20 190SL's 300SL's, 356, 912, 911 and various BMW's
>> over the years). Don't do that any longer, I now have a life.
>>
>> Richard.[/color]
>
>
> Hmmm....it has a few spots that need some real rework:
> the rockers need to be redone.
> The spare tire well is through in spots.
> The box channel behind the rear tire is gone from the end of the trunk for
> 4 inches or so. A little bit of surface rust, certainly not much for it's
> age.
>
>[/color]

RUN Hachi, RUN!!!
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

On Tue, 27 Jun 2006 22:37:00 -0500, Ray O wrote:
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>
> "Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
> news:lCmog.1562$%67.822@trndny02...[color=green]
>> On Tue, 27 Jun 2006 09:26:02 -0400, Richard wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>>> I speak from experience. If the body is in great shape but the motor and
>>> transmission, etc., need work, it is an old car that can be brought back
>>> within reason. Once the body starts to rust significantly, run do not
>>> walk
>>> away from the deal unless you are very rich or nuts.
>>>
>>> (Having restored over 20 190SL's 300SL's, 356, 912, 911 and various BMW's
>>> over the years). Don't do that any longer, I now have a life.
>>>
>>> Richard.[/color]
>>
>>
>> Hmmm....it has a few spots that need some real rework:
>> the rockers need to be redone.
>> The spare tire well is through in spots.
>> The box channel behind the rear tire is gone from the end of the trunk for
>> 4 inches or so. A little bit of surface rust, certainly not much for it's
>> age.
>>
>>[/color]
>
> RUN Hachi, RUN!!![/color]


LOL! I went back to have another look.
This is about a $5000 repair job, and that's just the body.
Can't start the thing cause the ignition switch went bad.
I let a friend know about it. He's a BMW nut.
We'll see what he says.

I have enough Rust Problems sitting in my backyard already!