1936 328 parts?

[Arde]

Are there any resources for undertaking a pre-war 328 restoration? Any specialty suppliers?
The car in question is missing some significant chunks.

[Bertocchi]

I did some work on one a while back and found some of the pieces I needed on www.prewarcars.com . It has a very good classified section.

David

[Arde]

Thanks David. Superficially looks like a very tricky/expensive undertaking. We'll see.

[Bertocchi]

Thanks David. Superficially looks like a very tricky/expensive undertaking. We'll see.

It has been my experience that many European manufacturers used the same suppliers for parts. I am sure the BMW shares many components with other vehicles. Keep us posted with some photos of the project?

[Arde]

Will do. The impression I got is that the factories of these manufacturers were destroyed in WWII so the parts in circulation are really limited. For instance the car in question is missing the VDO instruments, and these instruments go for 600-800$ each. Now I see why they were removed...

[Dave B]

Feel free to post pics here! I for one would love to see them, and I'm sure many other people would like to see tham as well.

Post is in the off-topic thread, so unlikely that anyone will moan!

[M5dCS]

If my memory serves me right the factory in East Germany was taken over after the war by the solviets and they built the 328 and I believe they called it an " Eisen", but don't quote me on that. If someone in Europe could do some snooping for you, you might be able to find some parts that way, as I recall the cars produced were identical to the 328s, there was also a derivative of it built in the UK as I remember. Mechanical parts can always be reproduced but they are not always as resonably priced as we would like them to be. Body parts can also be made up but finding someone with those talents can really try one's patience. Good luck with the project and keep us posted, sounds like a lot of fun if you're so inclined. Leroy

[Bertocchi]

PM sent!

[M5dCS]

Arde, Are any of the gauges that you need the same as prewar Mercedes Benz gauges? If you want,maybe I could send you some contact info for people with prewar Mercedes parts. I used to do 300SLs and made some good contacts in the Seattle, Wash. area and also in Costa Mesa.Let me know and I'll PM you. I love the 328s, they're a lot like the Cabriolet A models of the MB's that I used to restore. Let me know how I can help.
Regards Leroy

[hplug]

I do have an original brass/cloisonne roundel available if you need something like that. I got it some years ago with a group order of other roundels from Germany, it is in new condition. Thanks
H

[HB Chris]

Yep, a 327, there were several at 2008's California Tour. Blue and Cream is an awesome color combo. It would make for a very nice ride.

[bmw327]

Hey there -

It's definitely a Frazer-Nash BMW 327. A few bits of info for you:

Clubs:
http://www.bmwvccca.com/
http://www.bmwhistoricmotorclub.co.uk/
http://www.bmwvintage.org/index.html

Parts and Restoration:
http://www.thewerkshop.com/
http://www.ttworkshops.co.uk/
http://www.bmw-classic-cars.ch/start_e.html
http://www.bmw328.net/index.htm
http://www.riwire.com/
http://www.jp.com.au/CarsB.html

Enthusiasts:
http://dougcygan.com/?page_id=14

They're beautiful cars and parts and expertise are available. Contact Goetz Pfafflin at the BMWVCCCA and Tom Graham at bmw vintage and they'll be able to assist greatly. Tom Graham is in your neighborhood and he may have a few copies of his shop manual left, too. Doug Cygan up in NH is doing an outstanding job of restoring his car and his site deserves a close look. He's a real craftsman!

Hope this helps!

(BTW, I have a '38 327 sleeping in my garage awaiting funds for restoration. It's been in the family for 46 years.)