Source for grilles for a 72?

[tiiCarrera]

I know Mobile Tradition has them. Before I place the order there, is there another good source for these? I don't necessarily need brand new ones.

[Kpeters]

Hi there right now as far as I'm concerned they are on back order. When was the last time you checked?

[Baikal.2002]

The quickest way to get a set is a wtb here or check eBay. It took 9 months for me to get a full set through the bmw parts system.

[Mike Self]

side grilles. Early 72s had the "deep" grille--headlight surrounds are deeper than later ones and give the headlights an inset look. Headlight retainer rings are asymetrical. Later 72s and all 73s used the "shallow" grille--headlights are flush with the outer edge of the surround, and the retainer is symetrical. Check Realoem for the VIN changeover from deep to shallow.

BMW only supplies the early style; you have to find the later ones used. But if you''re not a stickler for authenticity, either grille will fit.

cheers

mike'

[OriginalOwner]

Several years ago I bought a set from 2002AD.

Cheers,

Carl

[tiiCarrera]

side grilles. Early 72s had the "deep" grille--headlight surrounds are deeper than later ones and give the headlights an inset look. Headlight retainer rings are asymetrical. Later 72s and all 73s used the "shallow" grille--headlights are flush with the outer edge of the surround, and the retainer is symetrical. Check Realoem for the VIN changeover from deep to shallow.

BMW only supplies the early style; you have to find the later ones used. But if you''re not a stickler for authenticity, either grille will fit.

cheers

mike'

Great info. Thanks Mike

[SteveJ]

side grilles. Early 72s....Later 72s and all 73s....

Do we know the cut-off/change over date?

My 72tii, (May 1972, #2761534, w/ plastic tubes) ~had~ the shallow grilles. I can't be 100% sure they were original as I got the car when it was 30 years old.

[Otis]

I don't necessarily need brand new ones.

I have Otis' old ones, just laying around. BLUNT sourced some new ones for me. Personally, I'd deal with BLUNT, or you can check out my old ones, to see if they'll do. Email me at davidbowen5828 at comcast dot net.

[tiiCarrera]

I don't necessarily need brand new ones.

I have Otis' old ones, just laying around. BLUNT sourced some new ones for me. Personally, I'd deal with BLUNT, or you can check out my old ones, to see if they'll do. Email me at davidbowen5828 at comcast dot net.

E-mail sent. Thanks

[BLUNT]

I have new grilles.