Hello, Socal E9 Owner

[RemyHou]

I just recently purchased an E9 shells, I've own other BMW before. E24, E30, E31, E38, E39, X5 as well but this is my first E9.
I'm mainly looking for the doors, rear mechanic for the window and window, windshield.
Any help is truly appreciated, I'm located in Long Beach, California.

 

[rblongboarder]

@rsporsche will be interested to add your vehicle VIN's to his E9 database.

 

[RemyHou]

Thank you.

 

[rblongboarder]

Since you've basically got E9 shells... you might be interested in something like this.. @Shawn Essex 's 2800cs track car.

I met Shawn at a LA car show. It's a very cool build.

Post in thread 'Never seen that before!'

Oct 10, 2018

Yes it is mine, 1970 2800cs
Finishing it up, should be on track end of year for sorting.
More details/pics to follow at completion.
Shawn

• Shawn Essex

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Metric Mechanic makes very nice M30 motors that might interest you:

Metric Mechanic Inc.

High performance BMW engines, transmissions, and differentials

metricmechanic.com

 

[JMinPDX]

I just recently purchased an E9 shells, I've own other BMW before. E24, E30, E31, E38, E39, X5 as well but this is my first E9.
I'm mainly looking for the doors, rear mechanic for the window and window, windshield.
Any help is truly appreciated, I'm located in Long Beach, California.

Welcome. Did you buy both shells or just the “white” one? Either way it’s an ambitious project. You’ve come to the right forum. Similar builds Have been documented here. Tons of knowledge you can’t find anywhere else. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Good Luck.

 

[RemyHou]

Just the white one, the blue one was purchased by someone in Texas.

Welcome. Did you buy both shells or just the “white” one? Either way it’s an ambitious project. You’ve come to the right forum. Similar builds Have been documented here. Tons of knowledge you can’t find anywhere else. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Good Luck.

 

[rblongboarder]

You'll probably be interested in this Vintage BMW show - there are a few E9 owners that show up:

R

Thread 'SoCal Vintage BMW Show - Woodley Park - Nov 1, 2025'

Jul 21, 2025

SoCal Vintage BMW Show - Woodley Park, Van Nuys - Nov 1, 2025 8AM to 4PM.

SoCal Vintage BMW

The Central Meeting Point for the Vintage BMW Community. The SoCal Vintage BMW Meet is always the first Saturday in November so it will be the same weekend as the France and Italy car show which is always the first SUNDAY, in the same location – A great European car weekend!

socalvintagebmw.com

• rblongboarder
• Replies: 5
• Forum: Event Calendar

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And for inspiration, @lafngrvy 's Luigi CSL is always fun to see at the Laguna Seca historic races in August:

Thread 'Luigi in the wild'

Jul 27, 2025

Had the opportunity to see Luigi in action yesterday at
Portland Int'l Raceway. Great to see it in the paddock and chat with owner/driver Steve. It's even more impressive to see it on the track. Steve called it a shake down run in preparation for the Rolex Series next month at Laguna Seca.
Also big thanks to Karl Nelson for lunch.
Fun Day.

• JMinPDX
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• Forum: E9 CSL Discussion

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You might get some Group 2 fender ideas from that one....

 

[RemyHou]

Looks beautiful!

 

[rsporsche]

thanks for posting - this is a new addition to the coupe ancestry project - glad to see it being reclaimed.

 

[rblongboarder]

Do you have a build log going in the E9 forum?

 

[RemyHou]

Do you have a build log going in the E9 forum?

You mean the current status of it? I'm still searching for parts, windshield and doors

 

[rblongboarder]

Most owners on this site maintain a blog / journal / build log that documents the restoration history of their vehicle. Most build logs are quite detailed, with lots of photos and commentary (often spanning several years) and other information that really helps the car community.

As an example, you can find my blog in the E3 forums (The 1970 2800 Project), where I discuss design details, photograph my spare parts, document the spare part vendors I purchased from, etc. (Current Status: I am in the process of selling the '70 E3 / 2800 vehicle and buying a '72 E3 / 3.0s / Bavaria which I will be converting into a hybrid track / street car.) I've restored several BMW's from the 80's (they're on my blog), but I found this forum to be very helpful when working on the E3 vehicles that are now 50+ years old. I find the more you give, the more you get back.. I welcome the broad range of feedback I receive from my posts. I routinely meet & hang out with members here at various car shows across California; it's a great group of people.

Having said that... IMHO... I believe a lot of people would be very interested to watch the restoration of your E9, given the initial photographs you posted in your this new member welcome message.

 

[bmw2800cs]

@RemyHou you're saving another E9 from destruction. It's great that you're taking this on

 

[Jim Stone]

RemyHou, although I’m on the East Coast US lmk specifically what ur missing as I may have that spare part.
Happy Holidays.