1972 BMW 3.0CSI 5 speed Polaris

[Rex Kapriellian]

you still considering selling this beauty?

I am, when it’s done. (its done as is, just trying to step it up on the bottom)

 

[Rex Kapriellian]

Parts sourcing almost complete, just waiting on a couple of pieces before starting the underside.

looking for

1)center consul brackets
2) wurth stone guard grey
3) expansion valve for AC
4) dryer for AC

 

[HB Chris]

Rex, Do you already have the console side panels? They are not the same as a non-A/C coupe.

 

[Rex Kapriellian]

Rex, Do you already have the console side panels? They are not the same as a non-A/C coupe.

Chris,

My coupe was/is already setup for AC, here’s what I have. Did I read somewhere, someone is printing the side covers? I’ll need to repair these for sure.

 

[Rex Kapriellian]

Finally started on the bottom of the car and AC component upgrade install-took for ever but here we are.

we dropped the whole rear end, and found these crusty rear axle carrier rubber Support brackets, I think they need to be replaced , 2 on order, now or never kind of replacement

 

[Rex Kapriellian]

Condenser being fitted, will post better pics along with the new fan.

 

[teahead]

Did I read somewhere, someone is printing the side covers? I’ll need to repair these for sure.

3D Printing: AC Face Plate & Console Vent Covers

Before selling my AC Setup, I decided to send the E9 face plate out to a SolidWorks modeler to recreate. The part is in the mail and I should have a draft design by the end of next week. I called for three designs. One with the standard radio opening, one that is blank, and one that has three...

e9coupe.com

 

[Rex Kapriellian]

Here’s a couple of pics of the rear assembled with new rubber mounts, axles and hardware.
Now shifting focus on the front and provisioning for modern AC.

 

[Rex Kapriellian]

AC modernization is provisioned and ready for new lines.

 

[Rex Kapriellian]

All new steering rods are in, new subframe frame hardware replaced, new front shocks, new rear axles and cad plated hardware replaced, new rear brake lines, new rear subframe bushings on the way back on, floor pan cleaned up and some new Bed liner material sprayed. Headed to alignment next.

Of course, all this work shines a lite on how dirty the oil pan is and the power steering pump bracket will need to come out and cad plated along with the oil pan hardware. Ay yay yay. Coupes are very needy lol.

 

[Rex Kapriellian]

you still considering selling this beauty?

Yes, this might be the season.

 

[Rex Kapriellian]

After 3 weeks of undercarriage work-she’s back in the sunshine for some coffee, pre gaming for alignment.

 

[teahead]

I see a six-figure car right there!

 

[Rex Kapriellian]

I see a six-figure car right there!

I appreciate that

 

[Rex Kapriellian]

Entertaining all offers that start with $1xx,xxx

 

[Rex Kapriellian]

Alignment done, finally handling like a sports car from the 70’s LOL.
New wheels
New tires
New shocks
New steering rods
New bushing

 

[Rex Kapriellian]

A quick cruise

 

[Rex Kapriellian]

Gettin close to completion and will be going on BAT; once the finishing touches are complete, but here’s a sneak peek.

72 CSI, 5 speed, Polaris, red, satin finish wood.
new carpet, new paint, new leather, new head liner, new wood veneers, new seals on the windshield front, back, trunk and engine bay, some old seals reused around doors and window sills. (4 speed also included) and all new STICKERS lol.


I was trying to finish it for mid summer, but some things are out of your hands.

2 to 4 weeks out.

@Tim D

 

[teahead]

man, all that work, only to dump the poor girl.

 

[Rex Kapriellian]

man, all that work, only to dump the poor girl.

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