Andy the aussie
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And after a few hours of careful unpicking the fenders were off and remains of the rusted sections removed, no turning back at this point 
1975 Pastell Blau 2.5 CS
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Be carefull about your setup now; as the fenders are part of the load bearing structure, I would advice you to either lighten the load, or support some mass with jack.
There is a risk that you deform the shock tower, and then you will have nearly impossible task to get anywhere near acceptable panel fit.
There is a risk that you deform the shock tower, and then you will have nearly impossible task to get anywhere near acceptable panel fit.
Andy the aussie
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Cheers Erik, much care with moving and measurements were taken...
Andy the aussie
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Next step was some expensive clicking on the W&N website followed by the first of many deliveries from Germany
Andy the aussie
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Blasting, Welding and Fresh Steel
Where in Aus are you mate?
I'm in Hobart.
I'm in Hobart.
Andy the aussie
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Ah right. There are a few of you over there. I'm on my second E9 restoration so if you ever want to just pick up the phone and pick somebody's brain let me know.
Lovely work. It helps us all to better understand what lies beneath.
Andy the aussie
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Thanks James,
I wish....
Unfortunately this thread, much like the restoration is some distance behind schedule , I'm hoping to catch it up to real time soon enough so that it motivates me to get more done.
should be achievable as I'm getting more done on the thread than the car !!!
Thanks James,
I wish....
Unfortunately this thread, much like the restoration is some distance behind schedule , I'm hoping to catch it up to real time soon enough so that it motivates me to get more done.
should be achievable as I'm getting more done on the thread than the car !!!
haha no worries mate, my project is approximately 2 years behind schedule.. at least that makes updating the thread a little easier
Andy the aussie
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Fender top and bottom repairs
Andy the aussie
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and Just like that....
Nice to see another 2.5CSA ... I looks there is very small difference in numbers between Your and mine E9 (<50!)
Could it be they have been produced same time!
Interesting to see options on your E9:
- rear electric windows (only on demand for 2.5CS)
- automatic gear indicator (no mark of it in my car)
- rear left corner lock (I would expect Alarm switch). It could be even OEM or BMW Garage option
Lack of right mirror and manual from windows is common.
Officially 2.5CS has 14" steel wheels, chrom caps and aluminum rings. I see CSL like rims here (special option?)
Was the car registered in Norway (rear glass sticker) or it was exchanged from the other car?
Have you already check with BMW Classic the VIN?
I'm amazed how quick you're in restoration. Well done! Keeping for your projectt!
Could it be they have been produced same time!
Interesting to see options on your E9:
- rear electric windows (only on demand for 2.5CS)
- automatic gear indicator (no mark of it in my car)
- rear left corner lock (I would expect Alarm switch). It could be even OEM or BMW Garage option
Lack of right mirror and manual from windows is common.
Officially 2.5CS has 14" steel wheels, chrom caps and aluminum rings. I see CSL like rims here (special option?)
Was the car registered in Norway (rear glass sticker) or it was exchanged from the other car?
Have you already check with BMW Classic the VIN?
I'm amazed how quick you're in restoration. Well done! Keeping for your projectt!
Andy the aussie
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Nice to see another 2.5CSA ... I looks there is very small difference in numbers between Your and mine E9 (<50!)
Could it be they have been produced same time!
Interesting to see options on your E9:
- rear electric windows (only on demand for 2.5CS)
- automatic gear indicator (no mark of it in my car)
- rear left corner lock (I would expect Alarm switch). It could be even OEM or BMW Garage option
Lack of right mirror and manual from windows is common.
Officially 2.5CS has 14" steel wheels, chrom caps and aluminum rings. I see CSL like rims here (special option?)
Was the car registered in Norway (rear glass sticker) or it was exchanged from the other car?
Have you already check with BMW Classic the VIN?
I'm amazed how quick you're in restoration. Well done! Keeping for your projectt!
yes maybe they are brothers
the rear left lock was aftermarket, its gone now...
The BMW 2.5 CS Automatic VIN 4315173 was manufactured on May 30th, 1975 and delivered on June 10th, 1975 to the BMW dealer Müller in Düsseldorf. The original colour was Pastellblau, paint code 044.
We hope this information is helpful for you.
Yours sincerely,
Julia Oberndörfer
As for the Norge Sticker, I never got to the bottom of that , maybe it moved up there at some stage , maybe just a tourist sticker...
dont be amazed by any progress, this thread is not in real time !
Thanks.
Andy.
Andy the aussie
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Here's a real time post just to feel 'current'
Saint Nic dropped past with some Christmas lights
Saint Nic dropped past with some Christmas lights
yes maybe they are brothers
the rear left lock was aftermarket, its gone now...
The BMW 2.5 CS Automatic VIN 4315173 was manufactured on May 30th, 1975 and delivered on June 10th, 1975 to the BMW dealer Müller in Düsseldorf. The original colour was Pastellblau, paint code 044.
We hope this information is helpful for you.
Yours sincerely,
Julia Oberndörfer
As for the Norge Sticker, I never got to the bottom of that , maybe it moved up there at some stage , maybe just a tourist sticker...
dont be amazed by any progress, this thread is not in real time !
Thanks.
Andy.
According to info from BMW Tradition, Eleonore (my E9) was produced 3rd of October 1975, so they are not very close in time but looking from the 45 years it is just a glitch.
Fenders off, repaired, refitted, including hood reinstalled, and aligned. That is great to watch and amazing progress. Your Coupe sure is lucky to have found this new home!
Keep the updates coming.
Keep the updates coming.
Can you confirm your build date, I thought the last e9s were built in June of 1975. Could it be 3/10/75 which BMW lists as 10/03/75?According to info from BMW Tradition, Eleonore (my E9) was produced 3rd of October 1975, so they are not very close in time but looking from the 45 years it is just a glitch.