Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => W11x chassis cars => Topic started by: wwheeler on October 15, 2015, 14:13:05

Title: Wanted: heater control trim panel
Post by: wwheeler on October 15, 2015, 14:13:05

Looking for this item that fits a '68 280SE W111. Not concerned with the finish of the chrome although I do not want one with deep pits. More concerned with the mounting studs in the back that must be clean.

Thanks,

Wallace

Title: Re: Wanted: heater control trim panel
Post by: ja17 on October 16, 2015, 00:54:23

Hi Wallace,

You should have gotten one while you were here at PUB last month. I should have some out back. I will check on condition in the AM. These should also be the same as the Finback sedans.

Title: Re: Wanted: heater control trim panel
Post by: wwheeler on October 16, 2015, 04:46:35

Thanks Joe. That was a great event and had many other cars other than the W113s on display. I learned a lot.

The only difference that I know of is that some had the fan speed control where my "defrost" label is. The coupes and cabs had that speed control on the dash to the left of the radio.

Unfortunately I didn't need one at that time. Wasn't until I installed my freshly plated one and......POP  >:(went the 6mm stud on the back side. The face is pot metal and the stud is steel. Not sure how they joined the two back then. When I examined the failure point, it appears that the stud had significant corrosion. Not sure if that occurred during the manufacture or when it was rechromed.

It is secure for now but not sure for how long. Funny how work on old cars go. Some days it is a breeze. Then some days seems like everything goes wrong.

Title: Re: Wanted: heater control trim panel
Post by: waltklatt on November 06, 2015, 15:18:42

Wallace,
See you like the Bragg brand too.
We have the soy sauce alternative.
Hope you find the trim piece.
Walter