E9 new toolboxes available from BMW

[Dick Steinkamp]

@HB Chris It looks to me like the actual tray from the early E12, E21, E24 is the same size and shape as the late E9 tray and would fit where the E9 tray fits. The difference is the tool selection. Since the spots for the tools are molded into the tray the actual PNs would be different for different tool sets. I think you could mount the 71111117105 tray (and possible others) in a late E9 if you were not that concerned about the originality of the tool set.

 

[merdad]

I've found that the later tool carrier is still pretty easy to find used in good condition. Several models following the E9 also used it.

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And this is the correct late e9 toolbox. I got this on ebay a while back incase I buy a 74 or later coupe at some point.

 

[ChasC]

And this is the correct late e9 toolbox. I got this on ebay a while back incase I buy a 74 or later coupe at some point.

If this is for sale, I would be interested. LMK

 

[merdad]

If this is for sale, I would be interested. LMK

It’s not, sorry,

 

[deQuincey]

I have one of the new styles also. No problems.

I think that the tool tray and set of tools in our E3/E9s is a signature part of the car. It is one of those items that demonstrates how much BMW was paying attention to the details. I don't know of any other mass produced car that was doing something similar. Such a "finished" way of supplying tools and spares. A far cry from a tool roll thrown into the trunk.

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looks very nice
the final touch…

 

[deQuincey]

so is this the pre

and post 73 ?

 

[merdad]

Coupe Tools

This thread will document the original tools that came in the e9 as well as the e3. Jack The lifting head is 42mm wide, anything wider will not fit. These jacks have a small arm and use the 19mm lug wrench to raise/lower. Some have a warning in German. This style with a longer arm may...

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