Possibly, something to try.
1971 2800 Sahara
- Thread starter Frederick
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Called TEP, requires a 5/8-18 threaded elbow.
Ugh...good info on the washers, though!. yeah, I have a sneaking suspicion that I may end up deleting the torsion bar set up on mine...I'd need to rebuild/weld mine anyway as one side has 'gone limp'...lol
Only thing I can say is that the torsion bar position does play part in aligning the hood. It pushes it one way or the other, depending on where you set the bolt.
rblongboarder
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After my 5am bike ride, I re-read this build from start to finish (while enjoying my green tea). This is a really impressive project, and it keeps giving me ideas for my own project (a '70 2800).. most importantly, a reminder to be honest about the timeline.
I hope to see this car in person someday.
I hope to see this car in person someday.
If you want to feel better about your timeline...I bought my project 73 Bav a little over 8 years ago and jumped in like a madman...then life, family, etc got in the way. I moved from cali to GA in that time, too...I had figured a couple years in the beginning..hahaha...eh well..I'm back at it and getting excited again. I did my 69 1600, full strip down, media blast, every single piece in a year and 8 months...ah, the good old days...LOL.
Very kind.Likely because this is my first build, I have expended a huge amount of time, but it has throughout been educational and very satisfying. Fortunate to have the time to do it. I don’t think I could’ve dragged it out for eight years or longer like others. I have this compulsion to just get it done, and I have the time and the weather here for the most part is fantastic.
Southern California is not so far, I’ll be skiing this winter and it will be in the garage. You’re welcome to come see it but it’s probably more fun to drive, I can’t believe how comfortable it rides, even if the triple Webbers are quite loud. Hello hello
The rear is fully dressed. Still trying to buff out some of the paint and touchups. Drives better than I could’ve imagined. When I got it, the transmission was so sloppy there was a foot between each shift. Now it’s tight as a drum and screams. After installing the Weber’s on the 2002, the four-cylinder revs so easily and I forget that this big six is a honking beast. It’s been since the 90s when I on the first one and it really don’t have any recollection on how it drove other than it handled well.
The interior came out awesome with really nothing to add. Paint on the armrests is holding up just OK.
Actually, I am still in disbelief that I built this thing and it runs without anything exploding!! “ fingers crossed”
The interior came out awesome with really nothing to add. Paint on the armrests is holding up just OK.
Actually, I am still in disbelief that I built this thing and it runs without anything exploding!! “ fingers crossed”
Beautiful car and a first class restoration! You should be very proud of what you accomplished, Frederick. It is so good to see an E3 taken to this high level. They are milestone BMWs. It deserved your hard work and attention to detail.
It is easy to overdo the wheels, tires and stance, but you nailed it. Subtle elegance...period correct. Congratulations!
It is easy to overdo the wheels, tires and stance, but you nailed it. Subtle elegance...period correct. Congratulations!
Plus one to what Dick said.
Well done sir!
Thank you, Dick, high praise coming from you. Looking at the pictures I see they’re not very good so I’ll try to do better. Still have a bunch of chrome to add, but mostly it’s together.
I failed to mention that the seats are very comfortable. I don’t believe they are any higher than the original equipment, if not, they may be lower, but it’s weird that the seatbelt/shoulder belt comes across well below the top of the shoulder, almost mid bicep, and I’m only 5’8. I don’t see how I could’ve installed it incorrectly..
I failed to mention that the seats are very comfortable. I don’t believe they are any higher than the original equipment, if not, they may be lower, but it’s weird that the seatbelt/shoulder belt comes across well below the top of the shoulder, almost mid bicep, and I’m only 5’8. I don’t see how I could’ve installed it incorrectly..
To my knowledge, the only unoriginal part of the exterior are the grills. They should be silver, but I just couldn’t figure a way to get them there so I went with the black.
They look really good, but I still wish I could do the silver/grey, whatever that finish was they had on there is not reproducible by me.
They look really good, but I still wish I could do the silver/grey, whatever that finish was they had on there is not reproducible by me.
otter74
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I did notice those seats - what are they? Something like GTS Classics aftermarket, or OEM from something with the BMW headrests? I don't remember seeing that earlier in the thread but there *are* 13 pages....
You are correct they are GTS Classics, Monticello. I’m sure there’s somewhere in those 13 pages.
rblongboarder
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Looking back, I realized this vehicle has a semi-custom or custom engine?
I was not familiar with Metric Mechanic and their engine kits, but I tore through their website:
Now that you've completed your project.. can you comment on how the engine feels? Do you have an idea of how much more horsepower you're able to get with the Metric Mechanic ultralight pistons and the triple weber setup?
This seems like an interesting trade study to document.. comparing your custom motor build to an engine swap, such as a M30B35. I see other builds talking about S38 motors, but your build is closer to stock, so I think everyone working on an E3 could benefit from understanding exactly what you did the the engine.
I was not familiar with Metric Mechanic and their engine kits, but I tore through their website:
Now that you've completed your project.. can you comment on how the engine feels? Do you have an idea of how much more horsepower you're able to get with the Metric Mechanic ultralight pistons and the triple weber setup?
This seems like an interesting trade study to document.. comparing your custom motor build to an engine swap, such as a M30B35. I see other builds talking about S38 motors, but your build is closer to stock, so I think everyone working on an E3 could benefit from understanding exactly what you did the the engine.
@Frederick ... simply gorgeous, congrats on a great rebuild ... now keep getting out there and take it for a great drives
rblongboarder
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That engine sounds sooooo smooth in your video. I'm quite impressed with what you achieved.. combining the Metric Mechanic engine with the triple Webers.