E30 convertible arch repair panels

[Qasimahmed]

Hi all

What are you guys using for repair panels. I've bought a couple off eBay now and I keep on ending up with the wrong ones, it says it will fit a preface lift convertible however they don't curve towards the rear as it does on the car.

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The car's nearly ready to go to the body shop and I was trying to source some arches. I have these that the body worker can use bits off but I was wondering if there was anyone who made something with an exact fit to the curves of the car.

[brutus]

,, i see your problem, ,,,
preface convertibles & coupes are different fitment ,
tell them it s a wrong avert for the part,
,
, ,, how much we miss talking rather than pushing buttons,,

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[Contours]

You could check to see if Valcas in Norway do these. On the other hand a good restorer can fabricate the arch or replace damaged sections.

[paultv]

It's true, cabby parts are a problem....best way is buy a good second hand wing and a repair section for the bottom piece which is usually shot, from Valcas Garage and fit as a finished unit...not sure if pre facelift fronts are available from BMW anymore, somehow doubt it as only right hand facelifts are at a stunning 600 quid ! and probably not original !

Paul

[Qasimahmed]

,, i see your problem, ,,,
preface convertibles & coupes are different fitment ,
tell them it s a wrong avert for the part,
,
, ,, how much we miss talking rather than pushing buttons,,

..

This was after speaking to them for a week and after 2 replacements. Lol