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TG-2002-320i-328ci

TG-2002-320i-328ci

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It's Memorial Day weekend, which as an Southern Arizona resident, means that it is time to put the 3.0Csi away for the summer.

Perhaps, some day, I'll retro-fit an A/C system, but until then, my Coupe goes into hibernation until at least Labor Day.

Today I started the project of updating the rear window motors. I've had the proper E28 versions for a couple of years now, I just hadn't gotten around to retrofitting them in. Well, this year the rear motors were screeching like a banshee when going up and down so it's time.

Since I have the panels out already, I thought perhaps it is time to refresh the wood trim. I found a photo thread from 2006, but I cannot identify what the user (deQuincey) was using. Anyone have any idea or recommendation?

Look at the state of my "sardine cans". By the way - are these old motors worth anything? I see one is currently on eBay for $325! Is that anywhere near market value?

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Like anything from the '60s and '70s these units can be rebuilt. I once had my sardine cans renovated at an auto electrical place. They had to order in a new armature or whatever, from Bosch, to make the restoration complete, but they did it. Motor was improved, but I believe I should add a relay next, to take full advantage of the new components. In my opinion, always more satisfying to repair/improve the original component, reinstall, and carry on to the next weakest link in the chain.;) Good luck, let us know!
 
TG-2002-320i-328ci said:
It's Memorial Day weekend, which as an Southern Arizona resident, means that it is time to put the 3.0Csi away for the summer.

Perhaps, some day, I'll retro-fit an A/C system, but until then, my Coupe goes into hibernation until at least Labor Day.

Today I started the project of updating the rear window motors. I've had the proper E28 versions for a couple of years now, I just hadn't gotten around to retrofitting them in. Well, this year the rear motors were screeching like a banshee when going up and down so it's time.

Since I have the panels out already, I thought perhaps it is time to refresh the wood trim. I found a photo thread from 2006, but I cannot identify what the user (deQuincey) was using. Anyone have any idea or recommendation?

Look at the state of my "sardine cans". By the way - are these old motors worth anything? I see one is currently on eBay for $325! Is that anywhere near market value?

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What was the name of the wood thread?
 
The gauge piece in bottom pic is original from the car for matching purposes.
Both cans available at Lowes
 
Thomas76 said:
I hand rubbed my new veneer using a combo of Danish oil and teak oil. Gives it a more natural sheen that lets the texture of the grain show thru.
This is a european walnut with No stain.
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Thomas76 said:
I hand rubbed my new veneer using a combo of Danish oil and teak oil. Gives it a more natural sheen that lets the texture of the grain show thru.
This is a european walnut with No stain.
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Your panels look like they still have varnish on them. Perhaps Dave knows which type, not sure where shellac fit in back then. For the sake of interets, shallac has its origin in beetle shells...always wondered who came up with that. Point is that those oils won't work. Short of removing the inital varnish, you can try Minwax or vanathan wood floor restorer. Basically water based poly you can wipe on. Thin and should hold up to some elements. I would love to see beeswax on these but , well....the Wizard of Oz comes to mind...I'm melting.
 
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