1975 3.0 e9 Rubber Door Seals & Gaskets - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

[Dynamique 76]

Hey All,
I'm in the midst of a full 1975 Coupe restoration, and I've hit a bit of a roadblock. During the repainting process, all of the old original rubber gaskets were removed, and unceremoniously damaged. Now I'm in the market for a full set of everything (all doors/windows/hoods & trunks)... and thankfully most of what I need is still available from BMW.

Unfortunately , I still can't find a couple of important pieces (w/ RealOEM Part Numbers);
Door Weatherstrip:L - 51716754283
Door Weatherstrip:R - 51716754283
Door Gasket:L - 51216740180
Door Gasket:R - 51216740181

According to sources... some of these parts have not officially "ended" but are currently "NLA".

If anyone on here has any advice on what to do in a situation like this, I'm all ears.

If available, I'd be happy to buy them from a reliable member, or open to finding a 3rd party solution that someone has had success with in the past.

Please left me know what you've all done to work around this, and thanks in advance!

-DD

 

[bmw2800cs]

There are some aftermarket stuff as well as OEM discussed in this thread:

Door seals

What are the best sources for complete door seals? I'm missing parts on the driver's side,and the passenger side is not is great shape either.

e9coupe.com

 

[Bmachine]

This was just discussed yesterday

Anyone tried these after-market factory NLA Upper Door Seals?

Has anyone tried these? I've started interior restoration on mine and I'm going to need a set - originals are unobtanium and these are 1,235 Euros including shipping. https://www.classiqueautowerks.fr/product-page/bmw-e9-2000cs-door-seal-weatherstrip

e9coupe.com

 

[Dynamique 76]

In reading some recent posts, it looks like I'm not alone in this quest.

I'll try to summarize what we know at this time:

It seems like the best and seemingly most expensive option (I could find) is:

https://www.classiqueautowerks.fr/product-page/bmw-e9-2000cs-door-seal-weatherstrip

They are in stock, and look freshly minted and very form fitted, with plugs, elbows and end caps in all the right places. Still don't think these are OEM, but for over $1200.00 they should be. At least the set includes kits for Right and Left doors.

It looks like @Stefan had OEM for a while, but no longer in stock!

Türdichtung links komplett BMW E9 2000 Coupe

Komplette Türdichtung links für BMW Baureihe E9 2,5 CS 2800 CS 3,0 CSi CSiL 2000 C CS CA

shopware.bmw-oldtimerteile.de

@sfdon has a source in Germany, unlikely OEM, but high quality repro's. None in stock, with longer lead times. Let him know if you're interested, his last set sold for $800, maybe the price gets better if we can order more in advance. His local shop is in Alameda. and he travels to Germany often.

@Peter Coomaraswamy had good success with:

Thin Side Lip Push-On Weatherstrip | Steele Rubber Products

Dual durometer Thin Side Lip Push-On Weatherstrip with rounded top. Flexible core bends to fit flanges .060" to .140" thick. Flexible steel spine with a molded on sponge density for a proper seal.

www.steelerubber.com

He said the fit was tight, but not as tight as stock. Not OEM, but price is right! I still need to know if 20 Feet is enough to cover both doors.
****NOTE: @sfdon recommends 7 feet for each side, and says this part only covers the lower seal***

I'm really interested in this outlier option:

Door Seals Weatherstrip Inner DOOR Seal Gaskets for BMW E53 X5 Series 1998- 2006 | eBay

E53 X5 Series 1998- 2006. Door Weatherstrip Front Left. Door Weatherstrip Front Right. FITS: ALL BMW. We are here to help you 24/7. Door Seal Rear Left. Door Seal Rear Right. Classic BMW Parts.

www.ebay.com

it's made by BMW, and looks like a good mould... I've heard the X5 e53 is as close as we get, and the price is nice. plus each order includes weather stripping for 4 DOORS!!!! I doubt they will be as form fitting as the top option, but you can wipe your tears with the $1000 you just saved!

Let me know if there are any other tricks of the trade, or if you're holding a clean OEM set you'd be willing to part with.

thanks in advance.

-DD

 

[sfdon]

7 feet each side from Steele- it is the lower only seal.

 

[sfdon]

These are available- LMK if you need a set.

Door Gasket:L - 51216740180
Door Gasket:R - 51216740181