1973 3.0 CSL newbie project

[carreracat]

hi all,

i have just become the proud new owner of a 1973 3.0 CSL in need of full restoration.

the restorations wont be starting for a while as i haven't collected the car yet and i will be on the hunt for all the parts before it begins.

i am looking forward to picking your collective brains during the process!

 

[m_thompson]

Other than the missing windshield washer bottle it looks very complete.
Good luck with your project.

 

[Nicad]

You will need a glass bead blaster and good welding skills right off the top. Good that it is a CSL.

 

[Beemer70]

Good for you - Old Girl looks likes she has had some hard knocks but still a pretty thing.

 

[carreracat]

what are everyone's recommendations for parts suppliers for the CSL?

i need at least the following:
body panels
body rubber seals
engine overhauls parts (seals, gaskets, bearings etc)
finishing items (decals, roundels etc)
suspension and brake parts

 

[frogisland]

Walloth and Nesch are a good start, very efficient, prompt delivery, well packaged, great quality panels.

http://www.wallothnesch.com/e/frameparts.htm

Surface Processing (if you decide to go that way) will become your best friends! Note, for initial dipping the waiting list is about a month and ecoating about 6 months. If you think you may go this way it is wirth getting yourself an e coat slot now - it can always be cancelled at no cost, they have no problems filling the slots. (if you do speak to them tell them e9 Jason referred you (no direct association and no gain on my part))

My car at SPL awaiting dipping

Panels at SPL awaiting dipping, light grey ones are from W&N, rear skirt/black floor panels from Jaymic and LHD cross member for conversion to LHD

Shell post dipping

An ecoated shell, not mine (one that 4star classics are doing, and one that was in remarkably good condition)

 

[jamesw]

Very nice! Any details on the ecoating process? Is it an anodizing process (similar to galvanizing or cad plating) or is it an electrostatic spray on and bake like "powdercoating?"

Thanks for the shots of the panels etc as well. At a minimum I'm going to have to do my rockers and floorboards - so appreciate that.

James

 

[Stan]

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