'72 CSi resto project-almost ready- newest pics

[bela22]

Hi,

After two years of restoration my car is almost ready ,so this is time to share some info+pics.

This is an italian delivered matching number car gone thru a nut and bolt resto job to original standards.No upgrades, I want the car to look and feel like it just left the factory.I keep the petri wheel,and the original ALPINA 14" wheels though.

Any thoughts appreciated. thanks

...and these are the most recent photos. Enjoy!

 

[K D]

CSI Resto

What else could anyone say. MAGNIFICO!



KD

 

[de coupe]

Just a couple quick questions

First allow me to say great restoration The car will be great when your done What color is the subframe is that powder coat or paint What color is the car Thanks

 

[Shawn]

Beautiful, congrats.

 

[DJSimca]

WOW !!!!

Your attention to detail is fantastic

 

[G]

Che " bella" macchina... Its so nice you sure your gonna want to drive it !
Congrats
Giorgio

 

[bela22]

thanks for the compliments.

decoupe:the car is 042 Baikal.The subframe and all the other suspention parts are painted to black.

bela

 

[Sven]

Bela22, Looks very nice. I noticed in the engine compartment photos what appears to be a new firewall molded foam pad (along the top of the wall). I did not think these were available from BMW. Is this a custom made piece?

thanks,

 

[bela22]

Sven,

it is a NOS part,I`m not sure if it is still available,but can find out for you if you wish.

bela

 

[Sven]

Yes, please, that would be helpful.
Thank you,

 

[RonP]

Bravo on your work so far! I would definately go with the 14" Alpinas and the Michelin XWX is a really nice added touch. Have you considered the yellow paint hashes that BMW put on the nuts on the suspension components?

 

[texcarguy]

Firewall Pad

I just bought a new firewall pad from Maximillian, BMW OEM... quite pricey, seems like well over $200, but sure makes the engine compartment look better. It comes with adhesive already applied, so just stick it on! Only one or two through-wall lines need to be disconnected to get it in.

When ordering, insist that they mail it in a flat package... Mine came folded over, hence a couple of permanent creases... I should have returned it for another at that price!

 

[Sven]

Thanks, I just found it on their site. I will make sure to request it in a flat package.

 

[Jonathan]

Spectacular resto. See if you can get the hexagonal tar strips that go above the front fenders. Maximillian might be getting them in. This would really make your engine bay look even better.

Great job!!!

 

[pmansson]

Curved outer felt liners for rear quarter lights

If Maximilian is getting new sound insulation parts from ?????, we ought to ask him to find someone who can make the fairly simple felt liners that go under the rubber liner outside the rear side windows.
I have asked W&N and they have no ideas or suggestions.
All surviving E9s surely need these.....!!!!

 

[bela22]

Jonathan,

I don`t think I`m willing to change the tar strips, and respray that area after so much work ,just to have the hexagonal pattern. But I agree it`d look even better.


UPDATE :

 

[bela22]

new pics available

 

[glenn in encinitas]

What a terrific example your car will be! Congratulations on a fine job.

 

[pmansson]

XWX 205/70 VR14

Fantastic period looking tires. I have them on several cars.The only drawback is that they are too wide for the trunk floor board, causing it to sit higher than the right side panel above the fuel tank. I guess one could add wooden shims to the right and forward panel, thus bringing all 3 panels to an even level. It´s about 1/2 inch difference.
On the other hand, with the carpet on top, for a non-concours car, it doesn´t really matter.
The easy way out, is to use a 195 tyre on the spare......

 

[bela22]