E21 roof change
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 11:17 pm
First off I'm new so Hi to you all!
I'm hopefully buying my first classic BMW (having owned many modern BMWs) in the shape of a E21 323i.
The roof is rusty surrounding the sunroof and the sunroof doesn't open.
The owner has suggested that the cassette is heavily corroded & the roof skin has gone from the inside. He has mentioned the drains are running free.
I know I need to expect the worst and a replacement skin will most likely be required. Main question is are the pattern skins available from Germany any good, what sort of job/cost can I expect from a bodyshop.
Would you delete the sunroof or keep original?
Thanks in advance,
Ben.
I'm hopefully buying my first classic BMW (having owned many modern BMWs) in the shape of a E21 323i.
The roof is rusty surrounding the sunroof and the sunroof doesn't open.
The owner has suggested that the cassette is heavily corroded & the roof skin has gone from the inside. He has mentioned the drains are running free.
I know I need to expect the worst and a replacement skin will most likely be required. Main question is are the pattern skins available from Germany any good, what sort of job/cost can I expect from a bodyshop.
Would you delete the sunroof or keep original?
Thanks in advance,
Ben.