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Benz Dr.

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AJ headlight assembly wanted
« on: October 07, 2021, 16:24:58 »
I'm looking for a AJ headlight assembly for a 280SL. I had one NOS unit so I need something that would be extra clean if it's a used part.
1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
Dan Caron's SL Barn

1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
1985   300CD  Turbo Coupe
1981  300SD
2013  GMC  Sierra
1965  230SL
1967 250SL
1970 280SL
1988 560SEC

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Re: AJ headlight assembly wanted
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2021, 18:40:37 »
Some poor soul, who is not very technical and/or versed in the "abbreviation code language" of the pros, may have one lying around. Too bad, he doesn't know what an "AJ headlight" is. 8)
1970/71 280SL Automatic
Sandy Beige
Parchment Leather
Power Steering
Automatic
Hardtop
Heated Tinted Rear Window
German specs
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Re: AJ headlight assembly wanted
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2021, 19:55:02 »
OK, it's for a 280SL. But then I repeat myself.
1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
Dan Caron's SL Barn

1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
1985   300CD  Turbo Coupe
1981  300SD
2013  GMC  Sierra
1965  230SL
1967 250SL
1970 280SL
1988 560SEC

cabrioletturbo

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Re: AJ headlight assembly wanted
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2021, 00:29:32 »
Dan, I have a brand new pair. Price at market. Reach if of interest.
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Re: AJ headlight assembly wanted
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2021, 14:07:43 »
Still curious what "AJ" stands for. Maybe I am just too thick....
1970/71 280SL Automatic
Sandy Beige
Parchment Leather
Power Steering
Automatic
Hardtop
Heated Tinted Rear Window
German specs
3rd owner

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Re: AJ headlight assembly wanted
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2021, 16:01:00 »
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Still curious what "AJ" stands for. Maybe I am just too thick....

Naaa, cumon.... You're just too tired perhaps - too much work lately.... ;) :D


Hallo Michael,

Nothing easier than that. And since you've been a long-term full member here,
you surely already know about this content. ;)

https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Electrical/USLamp

In summary, there are three different styles of US-sealed beam headlights available,
depending on age (or built range) or our cars:

AC early  (230 SL up to 280 SL early)
AN middle (only mid-280 SLs)
and
AJ - the late ones (late 280 SLs), the 'large-orange-section' ones





Achim
(no AC's anymore, only non-US (alas European) headlights in my collection)
Achim
(Germany)