Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: gdpmv152 on February 07, 2009, 22:28:45

Title: Serial # stamped on hood
Post by: gdpmv152 on February 07, 2009, 22:28:45

I have question to ask. Does anyone have a photo of thier hood serial number which is stamped on the under side reinforcement.
I was told my hood is not original due to the absence of this serial number. The car is a 1968 250SL.
Thank you. 

Title: Re: Serial # stamped on hood
Post by: Richard Madison on February 08, 2009, 01:02:30

The hood was made slightly oversize then shaped to fit the individual car during production. Each hood is stamped with the last three digits of the production number. Numbers are on the underside front edge of the hood left side.

Richard M

Title: Re: Serial # stamped on hood
Post by: waqas on February 08, 2009, 07:13:40

Quote from: 280SL71 on February 08, 2009, 01:02:30

Each hood is stamped with the last three digits of the production number.

I've also seen examples of the last 4 digits being used. Presumably, the 3-digit examples have an omitted leading 0 ?

Title: Re: Serial # stamped on hood
Post by: gdpmv152 on February 08, 2009, 20:28:47

Very helpful photo and information. My hood shows no sign of stamped numbers. It fits well but it is obviuosly not original.
Thank you for your posts.