e21 type 1 to 2 conversion questions

[Scoob]

Hi there everybody,
i have got a few things i want to sort out i have a e21 type 2 320 6 cil with a rotten shell and i want to use all the parts to put on a e21 type 1 316 1.6 4cyl
what parts of the type 2 doesnt or does fit to the type 1 shell so i am referring for example to the doors hood interior undercarrriege etc
i hope you guys can help me out because im not getting any smarter from the rest of inet and google+wiki

cheers from holland!

[arshad76]

Hello and welcome! I'm actually doing something similar between having a BMW E3 series 1 upgraded to a series 2. Anyway, the advice I was given was to cross reference part numbers from something like realoem.com between the twp models and that will be the most accurate comparison.

From what I know though, here are some of the following differences between the series 1 and two cars.

Door mirrors: series 1 chrome, series 2 plastic and electric
Front valance, shallower on a series 1
Rear light lenses different
Dashboard has different switchgear between models
Indicator stalks differ
Gearknob is a screw in type on a series 1 as opposed to a push type on a series 2
Interior seat trim differs

Sure someone can add to the list.

[Scoob]

now that is some perfect information thanks a million!
i wonder if there is anything else.....
so all the sheetmetal is the same to?

anyway thanks!

[arshad76]

No problem I think the sheet metal, apart from the front valance should be the same (I'll wait for someone to correct me though). Sheet metal is the same as far as I know though.

[johne21]

Front seat chassis mounting points differ, door window mechanism is different but doors are interchangeable.

[johne21]

Mk 1 seat belts connect to straps bolted to tunnel, Mk 2 fasten into side of seat.

[nas80]

the front suspension is different on the series 1. but are interchangeable with the later type. you also have a different braking servo system. The heating and ventilation controls are different.

[Eddie.]

Subframe, ARB and control arms are all different too.

[luke]

Radiator support panel is different too - not sure whether this effects whether the shallower series 1 front valance fits.

It is a better looking valance though with the bigger vents in it.

[Jeroen]

But back to the initioal Q, if he has a good 4 cil chassis and can use a 320/6 as a donor, he may be able to swap many parts still I guess?!