WTB: CSL style hood prop rod parts

[rickpbaker]

Hi all,

I'm looking for the parts that make up the hood prop support used on the CSL cars. Specifically the prop rod (support), the bracket that is riveted to the underside of the hood, the rubber grommet (holder), the stow hanger (bow). See RealOEM diagram below with part numbers. However the bracket that is riveted to the hood isn't given a part number.

I've been told the prop rods were all hand made, same with the bracket. The support is the same as the trans vent hose carrier E3/9. I have seen the prop rod listed at 33" long.

My hope is someone out there had a CSL correct template and has made these parts before and would be willing to sell me them?

Some relevant links for anyone interested:

Bonnet support rod

Hullo , when the bonnet is closed , the support rod on my RHD car pivots from the left and lays across to the right where it is held in place by a retaining bracket of some sort ? , would anyone have a photo of the bracket? .Thanks, Merry Xmas.

e9coupe.com

CSL hood prop rubber grommet

Has anyone found a replacement for the rubber bush/grommet that sits on the hood/bonnet prop? No.13 in the diagram below http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=7071&mospid=47809&btnr=41_1219&hg=41&fg=35 Also the prop holder no.14? Thanks - Rohan

e9coupe.com

Support: 51231819625
Holder: 51231819628
Bow: 24111203865

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=7071&mospid=47809&btnr=41_1219&hg=41&fg=35

The prop rod are all hand made. Same with the bracket. The support is the same as the trans vent hose carrier E3/9

 

[tferrer]

All hens teeth plated in platinum. FYI-The pic you have of the prop rod holder is incorrect...

 

[rickpbaker]

Thanks tferrer, I removed that photo to avoid any confusion.

I dug up some photos I took of hood prop rod on Carl Nelson's CSL car in his showroom. Not sure is the holder (rubber grommet) and the bow (trans vent hose carrier E3/9).

I'll just fabricate these parts for myself, but figured I'd ask here in case someone has made some in the past?

 

[rsporsche]

i once heard that the bracket was the same as the bracket used for the driver side glove box. my coupe isn't here or i would go look

 

[tferrer]

i once heard that the bracket was the same as the bracket used for the driver side glove box. my coupe isn't here or i would go look

It's not the same. There supposedly is another on the underside beneath the dash somewhere but I've not seen it.

@rickpbaker - No one has duplicated those parts as far as I am aware

 

[adawil2002]

Looks easy enough to fabricate the rod out of some 3/8s to 1/2 inch aluminum rod & make a hood bracket out of some 1/8 aluminum from an old road sign. would likely be better than the 'factory' steel one.

I've also seen several CSL hood props that are a 1 inch dowel rod with cane feet on both ends.

 

[tferrer]

@rickpbaker -Assuming you are asking as you have a genuine CSL? VIN?

Andrew- If its a real CSL 1 inch dowel rod isn't likely to meet requirements. Same goes for the prop rod holder. Mine was lost at a shop and it is completely hens teeth to find. I dont think the Bavaria auto trans line bracket is the same though I've heard it is. The correct bracket is below...

 

[rickpbaker]

@tferrer oh no way I don't have a CSL. I've got a euro spec 1971 3.0 CS. Previous owner replaced the quarter panels in the 1980's and the original hood support armature don't fit as nice as it should. Figure an easier interim solution is a CSL style prop rod.

Appreciate the advice guys, will fabricate my own I think.

 

[tferrer]

@tferrer oh no way I don't have a CSL. I've got a euro spec 1971 3.0 CS. Previous owner replaced the quarter panels in the 1980's and the original hood support armature don't fit as nice as it should. Figure an easier interim solution is a CSL style prop rod.

Appreciate the advice guys, will fabricate my own I think.

Then I'd take @adawil2002 advice and just fab up a prop rod from a wood dowel and paint it and use rubber tips. You'll never find these parts out in he wild...