Hello, Socal E9 Owner

[RemyHou]

I just recently purchased an E9 shells, I've own other BMW before. E24, E30, E31, E38, E39, X5 as well but this is my first E9.
I'm mainly looking for the doors, rear mechanic for the window and window, windshield.
Any help is truly appreciated, I'm located in Long Beach, California.

 

[rblongboarder]

@rsporsche will be interested to add your vehicle VIN's to his E9 database.

 

[RemyHou]

Thank you.

 

[rblongboarder]

Since you've basically got E9 shells... you might be interested in something like this.. @Shawn Essex 's 2800cs track car.

I met Shawn at a LA car show. It's a very cool build.

Post in thread 'Never seen that before!'

Oct 10, 2018

Yes it is mine, 1970 2800cs
Finishing it up, should be on track end of year for sorting.
More details/pics to follow at completion.
Shawn

• Shawn Essex

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Metric Mechanic makes very nice M30 motors that might interest you:

Metric Mechanic Inc.

High performance BMW engines, transmissions, and differentials

metricmechanic.com

 

[JMinPDX]

I just recently purchased an E9 shells, I've own other BMW before. E24, E30, E31, E38, E39, X5 as well but this is my first E9.
I'm mainly looking for the doors, rear mechanic for the window and window, windshield.
Any help is truly appreciated, I'm located in Long Beach, California.

Welcome. Did you buy both shells or just the “white” one? Either way it’s an ambitious project. You’ve come to the right forum. Similar builds Have been documented here. Tons of knowledge you can’t find anywhere else. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Good Luck.

 

[RemyHou]

Just the white one, the blue one was purchased by someone in Texas.

Welcome. Did you buy both shells or just the “white” one? Either way it’s an ambitious project. You’ve come to the right forum. Similar builds Have been documented here. Tons of knowledge you can’t find anywhere else. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Good Luck.

 

[rblongboarder]

You'll probably be interested in this Vintage BMW show - there are a few E9 owners that show up:

R

Thread 'SoCal Vintage BMW Show - Woodley Park - Nov 1, 2025'

Jul 21, 2025

SoCal Vintage BMW Show - Woodley Park, Van Nuys - Nov 1, 2025 8AM to 4PM.

SoCal Vintage BMW

The Central Meeting Point for the Vintage BMW Community. The SoCal Vintage BMW Meet is always the first Saturday in November so it will be the same weekend as the France and Italy car show which is always the first SUNDAY, in the same location – A great European car weekend!

socalvintagebmw.com

• rblongboarder
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• Forum: Event Calendar

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And for inspiration, @lafngrvy 's Luigi CSL is always fun to see at the Laguna Seca historic races in August:

Thread 'Luigi in the wild'

Jul 27, 2025

Had the opportunity to see Luigi in action yesterday at
Portland Int'l Raceway. Great to see it in the paddock and chat with owner/driver Steve. It's even more impressive to see it on the track. Steve called it a shake down run in preparation for the Rolex Series next month at Laguna Seca.
Also big thanks to Karl Nelson for lunch.
Fun Day.

• JMinPDX
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• Forum: E9 CSL Discussion

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You might get some Group 2 fender ideas from that one....

 

[RemyHou]

Looks beautiful!

 

[rsporsche]

thanks for posting - this is a new addition to the coupe ancestry project - glad to see it being reclaimed.