Newbie - Project begins

[The Don]

Update

Been sidetracked from the E9 over recent months, but back to it again now

Rear end now starting to go back together

Front end too

Probably should have gone for new shiny discs/rotors though

 

[deQuincey]

Hi,

Found a source for new carpets, cut to size with bound edges, in the UK for £219 (excludes boot/trunk carpet). Arrived today - took 10 days from the phone call. Coverdale UK in Wigan. www.coverdaleuk.com 01942 255535

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hi
i am interested in thie carpets
i just checked the web site and they have not referenced the e9, but i assume that they did yours, so patterns must be available for it
can you share pics ?
what is your impression ?
which material choice ? sinthetic or wool ?

thanks

 

[The Don]

Hi deQuincey,

They have the pattern (their pattern number is A53) for BMW 3000 CSI 68 to 75 - though no made up car sets, but got it to me within a couple of weeks.

I went for the synthetic in black and looks exactly like the old carpet I took out. They can do it in wool too. It also comes with bound edges.

They did not recognise it under E9 or even coupe. If they have any issues my Invoice no was R30338

 

[30csl]

Just remember these patterns are RHD I'm assuming.

 

[The Don]

Jigsaw puzzle begins

Hi all,

Some recent pics

Brake lines, boosters and pedal box in

Engine being spruced up a bit

Rear seats recovered to match recaro fronts. John at Bespoke Leathering (+44 121 439 5633) done a great job, even matching the number of pleats in the rears to the front recaros :grin:

Need to get these wheels refurbed now in readiness. 14" Alpinas from June 1972.

 

[The Don]

It is starting to come together, though headlining has shrunk and gone brittle. Found some white perforated vinyl headlining though, so now need to sharpen the scissors :shock:

Wiring harness in, though causing some major head scratching and burning a massive amount of time to get everything working.

I appear to be singlehandedly keeping the Euro afloat with the amount I am spending with walloth and Nesch on small items.

 

[The Don]

Update

Hi everyone,

Some recent pics.

Rear bumper now on and all lights working

Front bumper on

Carpets now in

Does anyone know where I can get the chrome kick plates in the door aperture to cover the carpet and sill (both doors?) Area shown in this pic.

The end is almost in sight, and who knows maybe running by Easter break :-?

 

[Peter Coomaraswamy]

stunning

I tip my hat to your magnificent restoration and hard work!

 

[The Don]

Sunglasses on!!!

Thanks Peter, but the journey would not have got this far without the great help I have had from the guys at Retro BMW.

Having got new sill covers from W&N, I could not decide on whether to paint them black or Inka. :roll:

Frustrated at my indecision, I bought some chrome wrap.

Very pleased with the result

 

[deQuincey]

pictures are far too small to see the details
a pity !

 

[Peter Coomaraswamy]

just before final sanding and buffing

Looks like allot of projects are getting close to "completion" are they ever really "done?

 

[The Don]

re-sized pics

Looks good, and I guess they are never completed :razz:

Some resized pics until I can work out how the thumbnails work

 

[The Don]

Hi Darguelos,


Carpets are from Coverdale Carpets here in the UK www.coverdaleuk.com


They have the pattern (their pattern number is A53) for BMW 3000 CSI 68 to 75 - though no made up car sets, but got it to me within a couple of weeks.

They do it in synthetic or pure wool but you will need to tell them that your car has the steering wheel on the wrong side (ie Left hand drive :lol

 

[DARGUELOS]

Thanks The Don. I just read yours posts and I saw Dquencey ask the same.

I write now asking about it.

Darguelos

 

[deQuincey]

Thanks The Don. I just read yours posts and I saw Dquencey ask the same.

I write now asking about it.

Darguelos

hi,

do not lose your time, they do not have the LHD (aka: the correct side ;-)) pattern
regards

 

[The Don]

Update

Hi everyone,

Time seems to be passing me by since my last post but took my E30 325i Sport out of hibernation and been enjoying that whilst the E9 has been gathering dust.


Then last week even though it was not up for sale,someone turned up with a bag of cash and it has gone to another enthusiast. so no excuses on the e9 now,

Engine bay now complete





The seats have been recovered in leather to match the recaro fronts but now need a proper clean


Unfortunately, it sprung a leak from the engine, which turned out to be a core plug.

As at today this has now been sorted and it is back on its wheels. Needs to settle now.


Almost ready to put the remaining panels back on and get the refurbed 14" Alpinas on. Almost...!!!

Anyone know where to source the clutch slave cylinder retaining collar? NLA from Jaymic and W&N or if there is another solution? Thanks

 

[Keshav]

The Don

Hi, I was curious as to where you got your 'name' from? Its not from the Bollywood film with SRK?
greetings from germany.
Keshav

 

[The Don]

Hi Keshav,

Name not from Bollywood it was a tag that was given to me in my younger days. More Don Juan ... but now happily married!!!

 

[The Don]

Nearing completion

The end is in sight .... (almost).

Boot/trunk lid is back on


so are doors


However, advice is needed.

With the new rubbers in place the doors will not close properly, but fit flush when they are taken off. What needs to be done to solve this aprt from trying to slam the doors and boot/trunk lid shut?

Thanks in advance

 

[mr bump]

Andrew, I've emailed John castle of the cs register regarding the window rubbers and trim fitting, il forward the results to you as soon as I receive them.

My question is now Andrew is........IS THE ORANGE BRUTE RUNNING??