E9 AC Face Plate

[Cos]

Hello,
I have purchased this AC E9 face plate as shown a couple of years ago to use on car. It seems that the previous owner has enlarged the radio holes which i would like to restore back to the original radio dimensions.
I was wondering if any one has attempted to do any kind of welding on a genuine E9 face plate and can provide some advise.
Thank you, Costas

 

[HB Chris]

Your faceplate is from an e3 as it has seven slats vs six and is taller, you might want to find an original one instead.

 

[teahead]

 

[Markos]

There is a decent looking e9 one on eBay for $350. Great price, but a little difficult to tell if the opening has been enlarged.

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[Cos]

Thank you for the information.

 

[Ajay]

@Markos makes a very good alternative fyi

 

[Markos]

@Markos makes a very good alternative fyi

Thanks @Ajay. I believe that you ordered a DIN version. Unless someone cut the radio opening on the one you posted, it isn’t mine. Mine has curved radio edges to match a blaupunkt.

 

[Ajay]

@Markos my mistake, that's my original here is the one i got from you.

 

[aearch]

EXCELLENT RESTORATION
ON THAT ONE PERFECT!

 

[Gary Knox]

Cos,
I'm pretty sure I have a perfect and original e3 faceplate. If you are interested, let me know (with your direct email) via a 'Conversation', and I'll forward pix. $125 plus international shipping charges.

Gary

 

[Cos]

Hello Gary, Actually the one i need is for the E9 not for the E3. I was lucky enough to find one last week. Thank you for your offer.
What i really need now to complete the AC installation is the intermediate piece #13 in the photo, with or with out the side round vents.
Will be nice if you can help.
Thank you,
Cos

 

[Markos]

@Bob is selling part #13 for a fair price.

 

[bluecoupe30!]

Hello Gary, Actually the one i need is for the E9 not for the E3. I was lucky enough to find one last week. Thank you for your offer.
What i really need now to complete the AC installation is the intermediate piece #13 in the photo, with or with out the side round vents.
Will be nice if you can help.
Thank you,
Cos

The intermediate piece in your drawing 64/15 is for the E3. The side tubes feed the outlets at each end of the dash.

 

[Cos]

Yes you are correct. The shape of both e9 and e3 intermediate piece is the same except the site vent tubes on the e3 which can be closed. Either one will do, but my preference is to find one with out the side holes.