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  1. drhodgie

    BMW logo for brass coolant reservoir cap

    Reservoir looks great but....the regular pressure cap looked out of place. I found a brass one on line for for about $25 delivered from Speedway Motors. The cap was flat on top and I felt it needed something. Saw a Harbor Freight video on the "Air Eraser". It is a small airbrush aluminum oxide...
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    Ready to install my polished brass overflow reservoir

    Just got this back rom the polisher. Beautiful. Not sure how to keep it shiny. Checked with a painter who told me that 2k or 4k clear coat would not work..not sure why. Do not want to continually wax and polish, any suggestions. Thanks
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    FS: Reproduction Tail Light Lenses

    Hi Stan Put me down for a clear lefthand backup lens. I am changing over a Fench style. Thanks
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    Tail light need to be rechromed

    How do I get in touch with Stan? Thanks
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    Tail light need to be rechromed

    Help anyone have experience in getting parts re-chromed? I am assuming I will have to remove the lens from the metal frames. What is the best way to do this??
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    Any body tried ECS Vacuum-Actuated Exhaust Cutout Kit

    Rebuilding my exhaust and wondering if this would anything else but make a loud noise?
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    Just purchased the Wallothnesch SS exhaust need header advise

    I just purchased the Wallothnesch SS exhaust and now thinking about upgrading my headers to SS as well. The engine is a 3.5l (out of an E28 535i). I am planning to send them off to Jet-Hot for a shiny chrome-like protective coating. Any SS header advise?? Thanks
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    VIN help

    Trying to get some history on my retro-mod engine. It is a 3.5L, VIN 81715144. I tried contacting "[email protected]" and their answer was: Unfortunately, I can’t connect this engine to a vehicle but this is probably because it was built before 1983. According to the engine number...
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    New tax rule on collector cars

    Does any one know of new tax rules regarding vintage collector cars. A radio talk show I was listen to mentioned that it was not a good change for collectors. I haven't been able to find anything on the web so I thought I would throw it out there to the forum. Thanks
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    Trunk/boot new seal

    Hi Barry I too am replacing my trunk seal. I seal I have has no bag and is one linear piece (not circular). It does not appear to be cut. I could have gotten it 20 to 30 years ago. It appears to be in good shape. How does it fit in the channel? I tried to see from you pic but to no avail. I have...
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    Are these wheel real BBS?

    Sometime in late 70's I was talked into buying a new set of "BBS" basket weave wheels for my 1972 3.0CS . I purchased them from at A&E Performance in Campbell, CA. (They have long since gone out of business). I had them refinished with a white powder coat white to match the the car color (the...
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    Need advise how to change tail light lens

    It came from Austraila. EBAY
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    Need advise how to change tail light lens

    Just bought a perfect tail light lens for my 3.0 1972. Only thing is I have to trade out the orange backup lens with my clear backup lens form my original assembly. Thanks
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    Need to get my CS appraised

    My insurance broker is asking me to get it appraised so as to get me cheaper as well as accurate replacement insurance if anything should happen.
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    Need to get my CS appraised

    Does any one know where I can get my 72 3.0CS appraised? I live in the Palo Alto Santa Clara, CA Area. Thanks
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    Car Appraisal

    My agent tells me I can get my car insurance a lot cheaper, but I need to get my 3.0cs appraised. He will use insurance for collector cars. My car is located near San Jose CA. Does anyone know how to get this done? Thanks
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    Alexander Calder 3.0 CSL

    Calder I grew up and went to school with his grandson Sandy (Alexander) Calder in NJ. I remember seeing his Mobiles hanging in the Guggenheim Museum in NYC.
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    Alexander Calder 3.0 CSL

    This is a photo that an artist friend of mine gave me 25+ years ago. It is a 1975 model. Enjoy
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    72 CS needs wheels

    OK Guys, I need to pick your brains. My restored 72CS needs some new rims. It presently has nicely polished BBS Mahle mesh 14" rims. Tires are good but they are M/S. Need to update. Suspension is stock. Years ago I damaged the left fender by turning into an uphill driveway too fast. I plan...
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