JimmyJamesee
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Hello all. I wanted to introduce myself. My name is James Laray from Northern Virginia (USA) and I am restoring a 66 2000 c. This is going to be a "ground up/frame off" resto on a rotisserie. I was a member of the forum from 1997 - 2002 at which time I owned a 2800cs (which I regrettably had to sell due to a divorce). I regretfully abandoned the e9 ship but did buy a pretty rough 76 2002 which I restored nicely. It went to a collector in California last December.
I always wanted an e120 from the day I first saw a 2000cs which I actually sat in thus admiring the car up close (back in 1981). My chance came in 2014 when a friend rescued the one I purchased. The car was destined for certain oblivion. It is rather rough. A victim of abandonment and vandalism. Nonetheless I see "good bones" (not too much rust).
I have started a blog to celebrate my endeavors:
http://bmw2000ca.com/blog/6-top-tips-for-a-tip-top-blog
Side note: I have quite a variety of e9 parts purchased as part of a collection. Some apply to the e120 other parts do not. I am eager to sell what I can to help offset the cost of the e120 restoration. I am still trying to decipher how much to charge within reason for said parts. I know 2002 parts, but some used e9 part values seem to be quite a mystery.
Thanks for your reception,
Cheers,
James
1966 2000 c
1968 2000cs (parts car)
1969 2002 (original family owner)
I always wanted an e120 from the day I first saw a 2000cs which I actually sat in thus admiring the car up close (back in 1981). My chance came in 2014 when a friend rescued the one I purchased. The car was destined for certain oblivion. It is rather rough. A victim of abandonment and vandalism. Nonetheless I see "good bones" (not too much rust).
I have started a blog to celebrate my endeavors:
http://bmw2000ca.com/blog/6-top-tips-for-a-tip-top-blog
Side note: I have quite a variety of e9 parts purchased as part of a collection. Some apply to the e120 other parts do not. I am eager to sell what I can to help offset the cost of the e120 restoration. I am still trying to decipher how much to charge within reason for said parts. I know 2002 parts, but some used e9 part values seem to be quite a mystery.
Thanks for your reception,
Cheers,
James
1966 2000 c
1968 2000cs (parts car)
1969 2002 (original family owner)