This guy seems to have the answers. He also says he has a ton of parts left over and will part with them cheap. Good luck with your 5-ers.

• Loren

(I have left off the pictures to save time, but is does look quite nice)

Scott Stewart wrote:
>
> I recently fixed up a 1978 530i. I used a large number of parts from an
> E28 including all of the burgundy leather seats out of an 1982 528e. All
> of the drivetrain parts are interchangeable from an E28 up to 1985. The
> brakes and shocks front and rear are also direct bolt in replacements. The
> block is the same as the 3.3l 533i, 733i from the early 80s. sun visors,
> clips, misc. interior stuff will work. Believe it or not even the doors
> front and rear fit, back windshield and seal also. The biggest advantage
> to using an E28 for me though was the seats. Rear ones drop right in and
> the front ones you just have to bolt on the E12 rails on bottom.
>
> Good luck and check out the before and after pictures.
>
> Scott
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>
> Scott Stewart
> 122 Forest Street
> Pass Christian, MS 39571
> (601) 452-3411 home
> (601) 863-0007 work
>
> 1969 2002 (for sale)
> 1978 530i (Korman Stage 1 engine)
> 1989 735i (wife's car)