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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: piers on June 04, 2004, 05:45:52

Title: 280 sl wing repair
Post by: piers on June 04, 2004, 05:45:52
Wanted advice on how to change a front right wing on a 280 sl pagoda. Many thanks,

Piers Fitz Gerald

piers fitzgerald
Title: Re: 280 sl wing repair
Post by: mdsalemi on June 04, 2004, 06:15:22
Piers,

I don't know if you have received any information on this, but I can tell you it is a bit of job I'm afraid.  I believe there's welding involved!  That's enough to scare me right into the shop of a professional[:0]

Most of this group does mostly mechanical repairs, and major body work is not something the average 113 owners does, and if they do it, perhaps only once :)

To get an overview and possible pricing, you should contact K&K; they supply a lot of sheet metal and might have an idea of what it takes to solve your problem.  My own experience indicates you should forget the email and call them directly; you will end up speaking with Cheryl, the queen of sheet metal!

You can reach them at http://www.kkmfg.com/  Tim Kidder is great guy, and they supplied all the sheet metal (don't ask!) used in my restoration.  Best of luck!

Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red w/Black Leather
Restored