Jump to content
  • When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

Worth it? How many parts are shared between the 2002 and the E3 3.0S...


thatCRMguy

Recommended Posts

I recently purchased a striped down 1971 BMW 2002. A number of parts came with it, but there are many missing.  

 

At at the moment I have the chance to buy a 1973 E3 3.0s Sedan which is complete, running, but rusted. 

 

My question is, would I be able to use many of the parts from the E3 in the restoration of my 2002

 

 

IMG_1099.JPG

Link to comment
Share on other sites

They share fuses, battery, sunroof cables, sunroof gaskets, door dome light switches and dome light.

Andrew Wilson
Vern- 1973 2002tii, https://www.bmw2002faq.com/blogs/blog/304-andrew-wilsons-vern-restoration/ 
Veronika- 1968 1600 Cabriolet, Athena- 1973 3.0 CSi,  Rodney- 1988 M5, The M3- 1997 M3,

The Unicorn- 2007 X3, Julia- 2007 Z4 Coupe, Ophelia- 2014 X3, Herman- 1914 KisselKar 4-40

Link to comment
Share on other sites

If it's a late enough E3 and you have a 72 or 73 with the wiper speed control on the dashboard, the E3 will have the coveted 3 position dash switch that will allow you to add an intermittent wiper speed to your now two-speed windshield wipers.

 

Also they have a larger inside rear view mirror that will pop right into the mirror slot on your '02.  The wiper relay is the same, and I think the wiper motor itself (not the linkage) is the same.

 

And if the E3 has a wood-rim steering wheel, it will work on a 2002 by removing the brass contact strip from the wheel and replacing it with the spring-loaded horn contact button from an '02.

 

mike

'69 Nevada sunroof-Wolfgang-bought new
'73 Sahara sunroof-Ludwig-since '78
'91 Brillantrot 318is sunroof-Georg Friederich 
Fiat Topolini (Benito & Luigi), Renault 4CVs (Anatole, Lucky Pierre, Brigette) & Kermit, the Bugeye Sprite

Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 hours ago, Stevenc22 said:

Buy a rusted out 2002 instead

+1 on finding a rusty, wrecked, 02 that's beyond saving. Beware that finding 02 parts cars have become much harder the past few years. I have owned three E3 sedans and numerous 02's and as others above have mentioned, there is very little in common between an 02 and E3. What parts are you missing from your project car?  Have you posted in the WTB section of the classifieds section?

 

G-Man

 

74 tii (many mods)
91 318i M42

07 4Runner

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thank you to everyone for your responses! I really appreciate it.

 

The car I bought was already stripped down (poorly, the owner obviously got bored and then just prepped to spray) and resprayed (terribly). There were a number of parts in the car, but by no means is it a complete set. 

 

Im currently indexing the parts and putting together a list of what I'll need. 

 

Being based in South Africa makes that a little tricky, but nothing that cash and imports can't solve ?. Jaymic in the U.K. and BMW seem helpful so far. 

 

Body work is my current focus. Importing front fenders and attempting to get hold of a new nose (this one was obviously damaged). 

 

Attached is the pick of the four mirrors found with the car. No lucky pairs though!

 

Thanks again for the help! 

IMG_1245.JPG

Link to comment
Share on other sites

That Swan Neck mirror looks to be in great shape. I love mine :)

 

Reproduction Flag and Trapezoid mirrors are available from W&N and elsewhere if you wanted to complete a set.

 

Go 'boks...

 

Ed

 

 

'69 Granada... long, long ago  

'71 Manila..such a great car

'67 Granada 2000CS...way cool

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • BMW Neue Klasse - a birth of a Sports Sedan

    BMW Neue Klasse - a birth of a Sports Sedan

    Unveiling of the Neue Klasse Unveiled in 1961, BMW 1500 sedan was a revolutionary concept at the outset of the '60s. No tail fins or chrome fountains. Instead, what you got was understated and elegant, in a modern sense, exciting to drive as nearly any sports car, and yet still comfortable for four.   The elegant little sedan was an instant sensation. In the 1500, BMW not only found the long-term solution to its dire business straits but, more importantly, created an entirely new
    History of the BMW 2002 and the 02 Series

    History of the BMW 2002 and the 02 Series

    In 1966, BMW was practically unknown in the US unless you were a touring motorcycle enthusiast or had seen an Isetta given away on a quiz show.  BMW’s sales in the US that year were just 1253 cars.  Then BMW 1600-2 came to America’s shores, tripling US sales to 4564 the following year, boosted by favorable articles in the Buff Books. Car and Driver called it “the best $2500 sedan anywhere.”  Road & Track’s road test was equally enthusiastic.  Then, BMW took a cue from American manufacturers,
    The BMW 2002 Production Run

    The BMW 2002 Production Run

    BMW 02 series are like the original Volkswagen Beetles in one way (besides both being German classic cars)—throughout their long production, they all essentially look alike—at least to the uninitiated:  small, boxy, rear-wheel drive, two-door sedan.  Aficionados know better.   Not only were there three other body styles—none, unfortunately, exported to the US—but there were some significant visual and mechanical changes over their eleven-year production run.   I’ve extracted t
  • Upcoming Events

  • Supporting Vendors

×
×
  • Create New...