Howdy all.
Some of you may have seen my posts on the main discussion page talking about this car a few weeks ago.
http://www.e9coupe.com/forum/threads/2000cs-on-barrett-jackson-auction.23524/
My nephew, Tim, trailered the car from Albuquerque, NM to our family place in central Texas while we enjoyed our holidays in the peace of no cell service... I spent a week working on the car and sorting out a game plan for it's future. Here's a bit of update for anyone who's followed along.
The car: 1967, 2000CS, originally Granada red, built on May 23, 1967, delivered to Erwin Will Dealership in Worms, Germany a week later. How it got to the US is still yet, unknown.
The car came with a good amount of receipts and paperwork from the previous owners starting in about June, 1984, in the San Francisco area. The first major receipt was from legendary Bay Area BMW engine builder, Dave Cruse. Dave also rebuilt the transmission at that time (4 speed Getrag). I'm still tracking down some specifics about the engine build, but it has domed pistons, heavier valve springs, combustion chambers and ports have been massaged and the cam is noted as "528-4 grind" (if anyone knows what that designates, please let me know) I'll get a caliper on it and try to determine lift, at least.
The car was repainted and interior redone from '85 to about '89 by what appears to be three different folks all working on it in the driveway and the interior was done in San Francisco. The car was sold in about 1990 and went to Albuquerque, NM. Story goes that it was not garaged and sat in the sun... so much for the new interior and paint. The man I bought the car from got it in 2009. He had it repainted cheaply and let it sit in the sun... so much for the cheap paint. All the clear coat is peeling off.
I've found where this car was for sale for a while. Here's a 2012 listing: http://barnfinds.com/desert-bimmer-1967-bmw-2000cs/ I always enjoy the comments sections... $13,500 was a mighty steep for this car back then.
So... I bought the car after my nephew was able to inspect, drive and take tons of cell pics and videos for me. I was basically the first guy in the driveway with the cash. Me and the PO came to terms for less than he wanted, but I think was a good price for each of us.
Fast forward to last week. It didn't leave the starting blocks well.... Good nephew Tim calls me on a Friday night. The key will not turn the ignition... no matter how they jiggle or spray lubricant... it will not budge with either set of keys. Fortunately, the wheels are pointed mostly straight and they are able to push in onto the trailer. Once at the ranch we are able to get it off the trailer and into a work barn where I have to drill out the lock cylinder's retaining pin, remove the cylinder and free up the steering wheel and can get to the ignition switch. At least it's steering and running again.
I spent the week tuning it, changing fluids, inspecting it and trying to learn as much as I could about it. One more nice surprise was the discovery of the Quick Ratio steering box. I spotted the red box, confirmed the 177 suffix on the tag and even found the receipt for it! Awesome.
Brakes need some new wheel cylinders, soft lines, and the master cylinder is leaking at the booster, but friction surfaces appear new. I repacked wheel bearings and spindles are in top shape. Put new gear lube in the Getrag and diff, changed oil and filter in the M10. New plugs, replaced the very sloppy distributor with a known-good unit, while I'm waiting on a new 123Ignition with bluetooth
I fired it up, timed it and tweaked the Solex's idle screws a bit. Synch'd the carbs, re-tweaked the idle screws and whoa... purrs like a kitten at less than 900 rpm. Nice. Carbs need to be rebuilt (accelerator pumps are toast), but wow it runs nicely.
I put a little polish on things and we trailered it home last Friday morning. I'll sort out some brakes and other minor mechanicals and get to work on on some wonky lights (stalks on the column are glitchy) Should be on the road in no time. My 87 year old Papa says it will be our new "Church Car"... he's very excited about the car!
Interior will need to be redone and I will need the chrome trim on the interior of the doors, at the lower part of the grab handle, right behind the door handle.... if anyone has a source. Thanks. Most everything else is with the car.
Enjoy
Ed Z
Cedar Park, Texas
Some of you may have seen my posts on the main discussion page talking about this car a few weeks ago.
http://www.e9coupe.com/forum/threads/2000cs-on-barrett-jackson-auction.23524/
My nephew, Tim, trailered the car from Albuquerque, NM to our family place in central Texas while we enjoyed our holidays in the peace of no cell service... I spent a week working on the car and sorting out a game plan for it's future. Here's a bit of update for anyone who's followed along.
The car: 1967, 2000CS, originally Granada red, built on May 23, 1967, delivered to Erwin Will Dealership in Worms, Germany a week later. How it got to the US is still yet, unknown.
The car came with a good amount of receipts and paperwork from the previous owners starting in about June, 1984, in the San Francisco area. The first major receipt was from legendary Bay Area BMW engine builder, Dave Cruse. Dave also rebuilt the transmission at that time (4 speed Getrag). I'm still tracking down some specifics about the engine build, but it has domed pistons, heavier valve springs, combustion chambers and ports have been massaged and the cam is noted as "528-4 grind" (if anyone knows what that designates, please let me know) I'll get a caliper on it and try to determine lift, at least.
The car was repainted and interior redone from '85 to about '89 by what appears to be three different folks all working on it in the driveway and the interior was done in San Francisco. The car was sold in about 1990 and went to Albuquerque, NM. Story goes that it was not garaged and sat in the sun... so much for the new interior and paint. The man I bought the car from got it in 2009. He had it repainted cheaply and let it sit in the sun... so much for the cheap paint. All the clear coat is peeling off.
I've found where this car was for sale for a while. Here's a 2012 listing: http://barnfinds.com/desert-bimmer-1967-bmw-2000cs/ I always enjoy the comments sections... $13,500 was a mighty steep for this car back then.
So... I bought the car after my nephew was able to inspect, drive and take tons of cell pics and videos for me. I was basically the first guy in the driveway with the cash. Me and the PO came to terms for less than he wanted, but I think was a good price for each of us.
Fast forward to last week. It didn't leave the starting blocks well.... Good nephew Tim calls me on a Friday night. The key will not turn the ignition... no matter how they jiggle or spray lubricant... it will not budge with either set of keys. Fortunately, the wheels are pointed mostly straight and they are able to push in onto the trailer. Once at the ranch we are able to get it off the trailer and into a work barn where I have to drill out the lock cylinder's retaining pin, remove the cylinder and free up the steering wheel and can get to the ignition switch. At least it's steering and running again.
I spent the week tuning it, changing fluids, inspecting it and trying to learn as much as I could about it. One more nice surprise was the discovery of the Quick Ratio steering box. I spotted the red box, confirmed the 177 suffix on the tag and even found the receipt for it! Awesome.
Brakes need some new wheel cylinders, soft lines, and the master cylinder is leaking at the booster, but friction surfaces appear new. I repacked wheel bearings and spindles are in top shape. Put new gear lube in the Getrag and diff, changed oil and filter in the M10. New plugs, replaced the very sloppy distributor with a known-good unit, while I'm waiting on a new 123Ignition with bluetooth
I fired it up, timed it and tweaked the Solex's idle screws a bit. Synch'd the carbs, re-tweaked the idle screws and whoa... purrs like a kitten at less than 900 rpm. Nice. Carbs need to be rebuilt (accelerator pumps are toast), but wow it runs nicely.I put a little polish on things and we trailered it home last Friday morning. I'll sort out some brakes and other minor mechanicals and get to work on on some wonky lights (stalks on the column are glitchy) Should be on the road in no time. My 87 year old Papa says it will be our new "Church Car"... he's very excited about the car!
Interior will need to be redone and I will need the chrome trim on the interior of the doors, at the lower part of the grab handle, right behind the door handle.... if anyone has a source. Thanks. Most everything else is with the car.
Enjoy
Ed Z
Cedar Park, Texas
