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e21 type 1 to 2 conversion questions
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 3:34 pm
by 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!
Re: e21 type 1 to 2 conversion questions
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 4:23 pm
by 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.
Re: e21 type 1 to 2 conversion questions
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 4:55 pm
by 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!
Re: e21 type 1 to 2 conversion questions
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:07 pm
by 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.
Re: e21 type 1 to 2 conversion questions
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:35 pm
by johne21
Front seat chassis mounting points differ, door window mechanism is different but doors are interchangeable.
Re: e21 type 1 to 2 conversion questions
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:41 pm
by johne21
Mk 1 seat belts connect to straps bolted to tunnel, Mk 2 fasten into side of seat.
Re: e21 type 1 to 2 conversion questions
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 10:56 am
by 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.
Re: e21 type 1 to 2 conversion questions
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2013 3:12 pm
by Eddie.
Subframe, ARB and control arms are all different too.
Re: e21 type 1 to 2 conversion questions
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 11:28 pm
by 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.
Re: e21 type 1 to 2 conversion questions
Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 9:01 pm
by 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?!