WTB: E3 Bonnet and windscreen rubbers

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Hey guys

I have just sent my E3 to the shop for a few months to get a full respray after being off the road for over 2 decades and am just after some bits that I cant salvage or find locally.

Car is a 72 E3 2500.

I need a bonnet that is either in good condition or needs some work that isnt rotten - mine is FUBAR'd.

Also need front and rear windscreen rubbers - either new or in very good condition

Both seemingly appear to be rocking horse sh*t! I am in New Zealand and happy to pay freight/handling.

Any help would be awesome
Thanks
Ash
 
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Hi Ash,
it would be helpful if you could tell us the type and year of production of your car.
Regards
Thomas
 
To begin, I'd refer you to this excellent discussion on E3 gaskets:
HB Chris

Thread 'E3 Windshield Gaskets'

The e3 has several different windshield seals or gaskets based upon Euro vs. U.S. and pre-9/73 and post-9/73. The biggest difference is that U.S. cars had metal strips riveted around the complete windshield opening and it is speculated that the U.S. seals had a larger opening in the rubber. The rear window on U.S. cars has the metal strip only on the roof and not the sides or bottom. I have removed these front strips from my 2800 and the seal fit just fine although I don’t know which part number I used as it was a 30 year old NOS seal. I left the rear strip in place and it also fit...
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There are a number of Euro vendors that stock gaskets:
www.kapteijnclassicparts.nl

51. Windows

PLEASE NOTE: Windows can only be picked up, will not be shipped due to the high risk of breakage.
www.kapteijnclassicparts.nl www.kapteijnclassicparts.nl

Catalog picture 51/24 - BMW 2500 - 3,3 Li (E3) - Vehicle trim / Glasses | Wallothesch

www.wallothnesch.com www.wallothnesch.com

Catalog picture 51/23 - BMW 2500 - 3,3 Li (E3) - Vehicle trim / Glasses | Wallothesch

www.wallothnesch.com www.wallothnesch.com

Front windscreen

shopware.bmw-oldtimerteile.de shopware.bmw-oldtimerteile.de

Rear windscreen

shopware.bmw-oldtimerteile.de shopware.bmw-oldtimerteile.de


I see some front gaskets are available..

Items do pop up on eBay from time to time.
 
For early E3s,
Good used bonnets are available here at 400€. Shipping to your place would become a challenge.
Rear gaskets are very hard to find.
Use good front gaskets might be available, let me check.
Regards
Thomas
 
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