My E9 2800cs restoration journal

chassis · 08-16-2020, 10:31 PM

MPOWER5266 Has there been any recent activity on the E9?

MPOWER5266 · 08-17-2020, 09:17 AM

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MPOWER5266 Has there been any recent activity on the E9?

Body shop owners and contractors always have the best excuses. Our body guy has had like 9 grandmothers die since hes had the car. Its in the booth and should have color on it this week. *fingers crossed*

MPOWER5266 · 08-18-2020, 09:49 AM

So as of mid day yesterday, the textured undercoating was applied.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

This should have been applied yesterday and the clear should be going on now. I hope for more updates today.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

MPOWER5266 · 08-18-2020, 04:15 PM

We have base coat.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

chassis · 08-18-2020, 08:46 PM

Looks great!

Jbrown7403 · 08-18-2020, 08:56 PM

Love it! I admire anyone who tackles such a project.....looks great!

(At first glance, I thought that one pic was of a house paintbrush in the can

MPOWER5266 · 08-20-2020, 09:44 AM

I went in person to check on the car last night and its looking good. He going to button some stuff up and I hope to have it back home this weekend to start putting it back together.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

I was really impressed with how well the front end repair turned out.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

Stay tuned, more to come soon.

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chassis · 08-20-2020, 10:49 AM

She’s a beaut!

MPOWER5266 · 08-20-2020, 11:24 AM

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She’s a beaut!

Its getting there. Its not going to be a Pebble Beach car but its going to turn heads at Cars and Coffee. Haha.

MPOWER5266 · 08-21-2020, 03:33 PM

Its home.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

Time to get to work.

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I really need to get the wheels swapped.

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G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 08-21-2020, 04:40 PM

Proper as hell. Love this thread

chassis · 08-21-2020, 07:35 PM

Straight and pretty.

I was going to ask about the wheels. Not sure if you've mentioned this earlier in the thread - what are the plans for wheels and tires?

MPOWER5266 · 08-21-2020, 07:54 PM

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Straight and pretty.

I was going to ask about the wheels. Not sure if you've mentioned this earlier in the thread - what are the plans for wheels and tires?

The OEM 14's.

Jbrown7403 · 08-21-2020, 11:45 PM

Damn....love the E9 body shape! Sooo distinctive!

Great color choice, especially with the chrome...really pops!

Jbrown7403 · 08-22-2020, 06:33 PM

Wonderful E9 CSL auction on BAT to follow...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-bmw-3-0csl-3/

OP, I’m sure yours will look just as nice when you’re done.

CSBM5 · 08-23-2020, 07:26 AM

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The OEM 14's.

...with Michelin classic 175 HR 14 XAS tires?

MPOWER5266 · 08-24-2020, 10:32 AM

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...with Michelin classic 175 HR 14 XAS tires?

Not that OEM. Haha.

215/60-14.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

We moved the e9 to a corner of the shop where it would be out of the way, but we could still work on it. Since its not going to move for a little while I started to work on the drivers seat. Its in pretty bad shape compared to the others but I think I can fix it up. It will be passable. I did a little test spot with the brush and cleaner, pretty encouraging results.

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MPOWER5266 · 08-25-2020, 09:01 AM

I started on the seat bottom of the e9's drivers seat. The cleaning alone helped a ton.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

There were some bad creases and small tears so I played with some filler I had from the kit I used on my M3 seats. Put a couple light coats of the filler on, dried it with the heat gun and sanded smooth. After that I put a few coats of dye on. I am pretty happy with the results.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

After that, I started on the seat back and the bolster damage. This is going to take a lot more filler and sanding. I am not sure that I can make this passable, but our interior guy said he could replace the panel and I could dye it to match. Since that is possible I figured Id give it a shot.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

tracer bullet · 08-25-2020, 09:44 AM

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...I figured Id give it a shot.

Heck yeah! If it works, it works, if not, you were probably going to replace it anyhow. Best time to experiment and learn.

MPOWER5266 · 08-25-2020, 09:47 AM

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Heck yeah! If it works, it works, if not, you were probably going to replace it anyhow. Best time to experiment and learn.

Eventually I will have the interior redone, and maybe in a dark red. For not I want to keep the original leather as long as possible since new leather is not this nice.

eforty6_m3 · 08-25-2020, 09:57 AM

How am I only seeing this now? Great thread, Nick!

m_thompson · 08-25-2020, 07:43 PM

What color blue?

08-16-2020, 10:31 PM	#89
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08-18-2020, 09:49 AM	#91
MPOWER5266 Major 4778 Rep 1,189 Posts Drives: 1997 Dinan m3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Ga iTrader: (0)	So as of mid day yesterday, the textured undercoating was applied. Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr This should have been applied yesterday and the clear should be going on now. I hope for more updates today. Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
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08-18-2020, 04:15 PM	#92
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08-18-2020, 08:46 PM	#93
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08-20-2020, 09:44 AM	#95
MPOWER5266 Major 4778 Rep 1,189 Posts Drives: 1997 Dinan m3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Ga iTrader: (0)	I went in person to check on the car last night and its looking good. He going to button some stuff up and I hope to have it back home this weekend to start putting it back together. Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr I was really impressed with how well the front end repair turned out. Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr Stay tuned, more to come soon. Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr Last edited by MPOWER5266; 08-20-2020 at 09:59 AM..
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08-21-2020, 03:33 PM	#98
MPOWER5266 Major 4778 Rep 1,189 Posts Drives: 1997 Dinan m3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Ga iTrader: (0)	Its home. Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr Time to get to work. Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr I really need to get the wheels swapped. Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
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08-21-2020, 11:45 PM	#102
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08-22-2020, 06:33 PM	#103
Jbrown7403 Captain 2902 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Austin Texas iTrader: (0)	Wonderful E9 CSL auction on BAT to follow... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-bmw-3-0csl-3/ OP, I’m sure yours will look just as nice when you’re done. Last edited by Jbrown7403; 08-22-2020 at 06:48 PM.. Reason: Typo
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08-25-2020, 09:01 AM	#106
MPOWER5266 Major 4778 Rep 1,189 Posts Drives: 1997 Dinan m3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Ga iTrader: (0)	I started on the seat bottom of the e9's drivers seat. The cleaning alone helped a ton. Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr There were some bad creases and small tears so I played with some filler I had from the kit I used on my M3 seats. Put a couple light coats of the filler on, dried it with the heat gun and sanded smooth. After that I put a few coats of dye on. I am pretty happy with the results. Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr After that, I started on the seat back and the bolster damage. This is going to take a lot more filler and sanding. I am not sure that I can make this passable, but our interior guy said he could replace the panel and I could dye it to match. Since that is possible I figured Id give it a shot. Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
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