Where can i find a "rear-plate/bakc-plate??"

528iE12 · Post by **528iE12** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 4:31 pm

First, SORRY for my bad "english":) I am restoring an E12 1975, and it has lots of rust... I need this:
http://de.bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E1 ... tail_trim/
Is it called backplate..? The car is from 1975 before the facelift. Does anybody know where to get this?
Thanks

T.Hanson · Post by **T.Hanson** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 11:32 pm

If it is not available from the factory/ local parts dealer, you will be into searching junk yards or looking for a parts car.

Old subject. Rust is the killer, monster, dream wrecker for these cars. If you can see any, it's likely going to be everywhere. In corners, inside places inaccessible to fix.

Very nice rust free 528's exist for $3,000-$6,000. Takes some patience, but they show up. Nobody will ever buy a patch job car, or if you insist on building one be prepared for the equivalent of shredding thousand dollar bills.

Jelmer · Post by **Jelmer** » Thu Dec 19, 2013 3:02 am

528iE12 is not from the US and putting in a new rear section is not "patch" work. Patch work sounds like covering rust up with some sheet metal.

YouTube · Post by **Peter Florance** » Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:52 pm

Try here
http://www.wallothnesch.com/?___store=eng

T.Hanson · Post by **T.Hanson** » Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:30 pm

I stand corrected. No offense intended.