1972 3.0cs

[Ry M]

Hello there everyone!

I just registered for these forums.

I drive a 1972 3.0 cs. The car was given to me by my dad about a year ago. He had owned it for about a year or so before that. It currently is a 4 speed, while we await the time to swap a 5 speed into it. In the mean time we have been slowly getting it back to where it should be mechanically.

Sorry in advance for the very slow progress on the car, but when progress is started and made I will try to keep this updated.

Also does anybody know any local areas where parts are available (ie: junk yards or such). I know of La Jolla but, I sort of need little odds and ends. I'm located in the Bay Area (CA). Anyone know if Rancho Cordova has anything available?

 

[sfdon]

double 02 in Hayward has lots of parts for a coupe.

 

[Sven]

Welcome. You would be surprised by the various odds & ends that La Jolla has. They carry used parts in addition to new parts. There are not too many junk yards left that have these hulks laying around. Keep an eye on eBay (both e9 & e3 stuff & worldwide) and this forum's parts section.

Good luck,

 

[jmackro]

A few additional ideas:

- Just type "e9" into ebay motors' search function - you'll be surprised what turns up.

- BMW Mobile Tradition still sells most parts for the Coupe. Unfortunately, the prices border on ridiculous. Check out http://www.bmwmobiletradition-online.com/

- Mesa Performance down here in Orange County knows Coupes thoroughly, and can often suggest less expensive and/or better quality substitute parts. Probably best to call them at 800-221-6372.

- Back when I lived in the Bay Area, the local BMW club held a swap meet every so often. That was 20 years ago - ebay has probably replaced old-fashioned swap meet!

 

[jranmann]

Also does anybody know any local areas where parts are available?

Also there are many here on this forum that sell, trade and exchange spares ad the various e3 and e9 odds & ends...List a few of your needs here this thread and we will see what we here can drum up for you...

Welcome Ry M,

Cheers!

Ran

 

[Ry M]

Thanks guys!

I will defiantly keep all the sources in mind.

Is there a thread with a bunch of how-to's?

Or is searching easier to find what I need?

 

[lip277]

Kind of a mixed bag.
Start off by searching - then if you don't find what you need - post your question and see who may be able to help.

 

[BavarianBeast]

Nice car! You could try eBay for parts as well. Good luck.