Original bits no longer on your car

[Mike Self]

4 hours ago, 2002Targa said:

plastic U-cap that goes on the trunk torsion bars.

Actually that cap only was placed on 2002s with VINs below 1664760 (how's that for trivia!).  That was one of those little changes made at the 1 Jan 69 beginning of "second series" '69 2002s for the US market.

 

1 hour ago, Steve Tochi said:

the plastic covers for both sides of my rear window latches. 

On roundies, that part wasn't added until VIN about 2587400 or so.  My '73 never had 'em and its VIN is 2587090.  All the squarelights (with black latches) had those covers.  The plastic wasn't up to constant sun exposure (more obscure trivia)

 

mike

[2002Targa]

7 minutes ago, mike said:

Actually that cap only was placed on 2002s with VINs below 1664760 (how's that for trivia!).  That was one of those little changes made at the 1 Jan 69 beginning of "second series" '69 2002s for the US market.

 

mike

 

Damn,

You're good!

[roadhog0]

I've got two no one has mentioned yet! And I even have the pieces because I took them off...
 

Center bearing heat shield

Idler Arm heat shield

[conkitchen]

19 minutes ago, roadhog0 said:

I've got two no one has mentioned yet! And I even have the pieces because I took them off...

Center bearing heat shield

 

The diagram shows it turned 90 degrees as to how it mounts, but real oem shows it listed throughout the production series. 

 

 

 

 

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No.	Description	Supp.	Qty	From	Up To	Part Number	Price		Notes
09	Protection plate		1	03/1966	07/1977	26111205001			ENDED

[OriginalOwner]

center bearing heat shield ...... hmmmm, I'm seeing it on the RealOEM picture above, but I sure don't ever remember seeing that thing on my '74tii ??!!??

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

 

[Son of Marty]

AFAIK the shield came into use on the 75 and 76 model fitted with the thermo reactor manifold as the exhaust temps were way up there. Same with the idler bearing on the right side. 

[jp5Touring]

How could I forget. PO cut out my weld in seat brackets to install e36 seats. I've been looking for replacements so I can install my 

Recaros. What a PIA.  

[tomphot]

Missing on my Tii, all side markers, rear reflectors and rear bumper brackets (all in a box should FO want them).

Battery bracket which PO removed when he moved battery to trunk - makes for a lot more room when in the engine bay!
Ash tray - center console has been customized. 
Original steering wheel - it’s cracked and hanging on the wall in favor of a Nardi.

Bulbs in the rear tail light in favor of LED panels.

Tii steelie wheels - would love to find a set.

 

[NYNick]

52 minutes ago, tomphot said:

Missing on my Tii, all side markers, rear reflectors and rear bumper brackets (all in a box should FO want them).

Battery bracket which PO removed when he moved battery to trunk - makes for a lot more room when in the engine bay!
Ash tray - center console has been customized. 
Original steering wheel - it’s cracked and hanging on the wall in favor of a Nardi.

Bulbs in the rear tail light in favor of LED panels.

Tii steelie wheels - would love to find a set.

If you want 5.5x13's, I have a set from the 80's.

52 minutes ago, tomphot said:

 

 

[coloincaalpine RIP 2021]

How about those missing little knurled nuts and rubber washers on the back of the gauge cluster?

[jimk]

37 minutes ago, coloincaalpine said:

How about those missing little knurled nuts and rubber washers on the back of the gauge cluster?

Find an E30 and pick up a couple more.

[Conserv]

For retracting front seat belts (implemented just before January 1, 1972), the plastic clip that keeps the male component of the buckle from sliding to the floor while the seat belt is unbuckled.

 

This is an inexpensive, two-piece clip that clamps around the webbing of the outboard front seat belts — self-retracting seat belts only — to keep the male component from sliding to the floor. These have been popping off from Day One. Below is a photo of my ‘76, showing the clip just barely peeking out from under the buckle, and the RealOEM.com schematic, showing part numbers.

 

These things are so often missing that I have no idea when they were first placed in use. The retracting front seat belts, I believe, were implemented just before January 1, 1972. Did every ‘02 with retracting front seat belts get these clips, or were the clips added later in production? I haven’t a clue, but every 1975-76 I can recall certainly had them from new. My ‘73 has none, but that’s not particularly informative, given the ease with which they pop off... ?

Without the clip, the buckle drops either to the floor — somewhat inconveniently— or part way to the floor, where it gets jammed between the door card and the seat. Come to think of it, why haven’t I added a pair to my ‘73? ?

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

Edited February 21, 2020 by Conserv

[conkitchen]

In reality, I scoff when people list their cars for sale and proclaim "ALL ORIGINAL".  

 

If they only had a clue what that entails after nearly 50 years.  

 

but I digress

[Toca]

12 hours ago, conkitchen said:

 

The diagram shows it turned 90 degrees as to how it mounts, but real oem shows it listed throughout the production series. 

 

 

 

 

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No.	Description	Supp.	Qty	From	Up To	Part Number	Price		Notes
09	Protection plate		1	03/1966	07/1977	26111205001			ENDED

Ive been hanging on to that piece of metal thinking. It was for my Toyota truck.  Scoping these entries made me realize i too have the plastic torsion  u thingies, center bearing heat shield AND the idler arm heat shield.   

[PaulTWinterton]

3 hours ago, coloincaalpine said:

How about those missing little knurled nuts and rubber washers on the back of the gauge cluster?

 

Look behind the gas pedal.