Phen's 1974 BMW Bavaria (3.0S)

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2013 Abarth, 2004 MSM - FM, '74 BMW Bavaria, 97 Civic EX B18C1

• Oct 20, 2011

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Well, since I've been wrenching on this thing quite a bit lately, I figured I'd give it a thread. It's something different, you don't see too many of them, and it's just damn fun to drive.

So... here she is.

1974 BMW Bavaria
3.0L I-6 (M30) engine
Dual Weber 32/36 carbs
Mahle .01 oversize pistons, new head 8 years ago
134a a/c
Dual Electric Fans
3 core radiator
Getrag 265 5-sp (Al Taylor special)
elec fuel pump
new struts and bearings 3 months ago
new custom exhaust (downpipes back)

Currently sitting at 196k miles.

 

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2013 Abarth, 2004 MSM - FM, '74 BMW Bavaria, 97 Civic EX B18C1

• Oct 20, 2011

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Some photos. I will update this post from time to time.

 

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2013 Abarth, 2004 MSM - FM, '74 BMW Bavaria, 97 Civic EX B18C1

• Oct 20, 2011

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Stuff I've bought for it.

First up... the wheels. 14x6.5" BBS wheels from an early 80's E24 6-series.

Recently finished the valve cover. Black crinkle paint. Many of the older guys don't like it, but I do.

 

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• Oct 21, 2011

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Nice! Sub.

 

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2013 Abarth, 2004 MSM - FM, '74 BMW Bavaria, 97 Civic EX B18C1

• Oct 21, 2011

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I took a few photos last night. Service here in the building is too bad to upload to Flickr right now. I shall shortly though.

 

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2003 Mazdaspeed Protege

• Oct 21, 2011

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Damn old guys not liking nice valve covers.

 

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Josue6WGN

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2004 6 Wagon S

• Oct 21, 2011

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Haha...where's THIS thread been!

 

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2013 Abarth, 2004 MSM - FM, '74 BMW Bavaria, 97 Civic EX B18C1

• Oct 23, 2011

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Just started man!

 

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2004 6 Wagon S

• Oct 23, 2011

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You get it started today?

 

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13bT Mazda B2600i

• Oct 23, 2011

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In for pics!

 

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2013 Abarth, 2004 MSM - FM, '74 BMW Bavaria, 97 Civic EX B18C1

• Oct 24, 2011

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JosueZQ8 said:

You get it started today?

Click to expand...

Yeah, I did. Turns out that the fuse that is dedicated for the fuel gauge and coolant temperature gauge also acts as an interrupt in the starter circuitry. Makes no sense, but hey, whatever. Replaced the fuse, the car started right up. Now... to figure out why my dash lights aren't working. All interior lights but the gauge cluster work. That's recent too...

 

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2013 Abarth, 2004 MSM - FM, '74 BMW Bavaria, 97 Civic EX B18C1

• Oct 24, 2011

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Took the car to the local tire shop to have the tires removed from the steelies and re-mounted to the BBS wheels. Should have pictures after work.

 

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2013 Abarth, 2004 MSM - FM, '74 BMW Bavaria, 97 Civic EX B18C1

• Oct 24, 2011

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2nd post updated with some photos.

 

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2013 Abarth, 2004 MSM - FM, '74 BMW Bavaria, 97 Civic EX B18C1

• Oct 25, 2011

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BBS wheels have been installed.

 

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74 Schwinn Varsity, 75 Camaro (Project), 04 6 Wagon

• Oct 31, 2011

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BBS wheels look good.

 

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Mazdaspeed3

• Nov 9, 2011

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Yaaaaahoooooooo!

 

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2013 Abarth, 2004 MSM - FM, '74 BMW Bavaria, 97 Civic EX B18C1

• Nov 10, 2011

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Well, hows about an update.

It cooked another alternator. Not sure why. Something's goofy. Waiting on the replacement right now.

 

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black ops modifications..

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2001 Mazda Protege LX

• Dec 1, 2011

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Subbing for a cool old skool euro.

 

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03.5 MSP and 94 Cobra

• Dec 2, 2011

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Do some gangsta drive by's in Deustchelanddddddd rollin 4 deep with steins of Pilsner, and some Walther PPKs hanging out the windows yodeling!!!

 

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2013 Abarth, 2004 MSM - FM, '74 BMW Bavaria, 97 Civic EX B18C1

• Dec 2, 2011

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Hahahahahaha. Nice.

I think that would fit in with the Senior Six Registry's way of life too. I'll have to discuss it with the elders.