Original wheels, windshield

[garydunn808]

I live in Honolulu, so shipping costs are a bigger issue than for many of you. I am restoring a 73 E9, still a long way to go. I spotted an E9 recently on island, with original wheels. Mine got converted to newer, wider rims. I would prefer to have the original look.

How much does a set of 4 original wheels in good condition usually go for? By good I mean need paint but otherwise usable.

Anything special about the lug nuts?

I broke my windshield removing it. What do those go for and how is the availability?

My goal here is to make a reasonable offer on the car that will get me four wheels and a windshield, and maybe a few more useful bits and pieces. No shipping, but then there is towing ...

Thanks in advance.

 

[nimble_n_quick]

I've seen stock wheels around for $100/set in restorable condition. Windshields new at the dealer are ~$600.

Hope this helps!

 

[execmalibu]

Aftermarket windshields are $230 installed...

I am having a new windshield installed tomorrow and was quoted $230

 

[ProSource Glass]

BMW E9 Windshields

We can supply the windshields reasonable but the freight costs are high no matter who you use. I do have a distributor we can sell you the windshield thru who may have a small enough box/ crate but i am guessing the freight costs alone are in the $200 range.. if interested in pursuing let me know. Email direct [email protected] or toll free 877-345-2800. Richard

 

[Bwana]

I have a set of the OEM wheels off of a '72 CSi. $100 plus shipping and they're yours.

 

[dp]

I am having a new windshield installed tomorrow and was quoted $230

I have never seen an aftermarket windshield that fit right.
And on our coupes, if they don't fit right, they always leak.

 

[execmalibu]

The windshields are perfect but the new factory BMW rubbers are too small!

The new seals from BMW are junk!


I used a new from BMW rubber seal on the original windshield and it was too small in the corners... The glass cracked 4 days after being installed and the new Chinese Glass with the new BMW rubber actually fits a little bit better... The rubber is still not covering the bottom corners like original...

 

[Dean]

Windshield rubber

I had the same problem with the BMW replacement rubber. It was too small and the corners didn't cover. On a whim I bought one on Ebay from a guy in Malaysia . He was a parts dealer. It fit perfectly. His email address is [email protected] I know the frustration. Hopefully he has more

 

[dp]

call Carl Nelson and he will set you up with the right stuff...

 

[IS3FIFTY]

Short BMW seal is not junk... just wrong p/n!

The new seals from BMW are junk!
I used a new from BMW rubber seal on the original windshield and it was too small in the corners... The glass cracked 4 days after being installed and the new Chinese Glass with the new BMW rubber actually fits a little bit better... The rubber is still not covering the bottom corners like original...

I had the same problem with the BMW replacement rubber. It was too small and the corners didn't cover. On a whim I bought one on Ebay from a guy in Malaysia . He was a parts dealer. It fit perfectly. His email address is [email protected] I know the frustration. Hopefully he has more

Same problem here... my BMW seal is too small, so went to La Jolla to buy a new one. Here is the scoop: the short seal is actually for the 2002 and not for the Coupe.
- p/n # for E9 rear window seal: 51 31 774 0154
- p/n # for 2002 rear window seal: 51 31 744 0154

So you either were handled the wrong bag at the parts counter (the guy at the parts counter mixed up the 2 p/n) or if you have the correct p/n on the bag, then it's the packaging guy who's cross eyed :roll:

 

[Trucopey]

Wheels

I have a used set of original wheels in desent shape for $75 plus shipping. Let me know. If you want I can send you pictures.

Alex
561-601-3080