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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: hosocat on February 13, 2017, 04:04:43

Title: Brake Lights
Post by: hosocat on February 13, 2017, 04:04:43

Hi,  New to forum.  I'm wondering if anyone might be able to help me.  I have two brake light clusters that I'm trying to sell for my Mom.  MY dad passed away a while back, and I"m trying to sell them for my Mom.  My dad used to own either a 250 or 280 SL, we're not sure which.  These brake lights have been in his garage for 30 years.  They are used, but in fairly good condition.  But I don't know what kind of car they are meant to go on.  Can anyone tell me how I might go about identifying which model of MB these brake lights go on?  Thanks.

Title: Re: Brake Lights
Post by: waltklatt on February 13, 2017, 15:27:58

It is hard to tell unless there is a picture of the top part.  If the chrome is all straight with no cutout curve, then they are for the 250 early 280SL's.
If there is a cutout curve, then it belongs to a coupe/convertible 220SEb, 250SE, 280SE or 300SE.
If looking to sell, then put it in the "For Sale" section on the website.

Walter

Title: Re: Brake Lights
Post by: Tyler S on February 13, 2017, 16:22:20

Hi again Steve, as per our correspondence late last year, these lamps are for a w111 chassis (220 and 250se). Post a photo of the chrome bezel on the top side of the lamp so that others here can verify this and possibly list the applicable years.
Tyler

Title: Re: Brake Lights
Post by: hosocat on February 14, 2017, 04:10:50

Thanks Tyler.  I couldn't remember what you had told me earlier.  Hope your restoration is going well.

Title: Re: Brake Lights
Post by: hosocat on February 16, 2017, 19:47:28

Okay.  I looked at top of lights and they both have the curved cutout, so I guess they are from 220se or 250se?  Is there any collector interest in parts for these cars?

Title: Re: Brake Lights
Post by: rgafitanu@gmail.com on February 16, 2017, 21:12:49

Yes. How is the chrome, can you post a picture of the top since that part is the most visible anyway?

Title: Re: Brake Lights
Post by: hosocat on February 17, 2017, 03:52:27

Sorry the pics aren't the best quality.  Here is a pic of the top of the chrome, which is the worst side, I guess from condensation forming on them and sitting there. 

Title: Re: Brake Lights
Post by: hosocat on March 03, 2017, 18:40:45

Would ebay be the best site to try and sell these?  I'm just trying to get the attention of enthusiasts who might be interested.

Title: Re: Brake Lights
Post by: 114015 on March 03, 2017, 22:15:31

Yes, hosocat,

Try it. Ebay should be the best platform for selling taillights like these.
Chrome looks awful; lights are only good for parts or so.
Not much worth (I think)....


Nevertheless, good luck

Achim
(ex taillight collector)

Title: Re: Brake Lights
Post by: rgafitanu@gmail.com on March 05, 2017, 22:37:17

Sorry for not replying before but as Achim points out the chrome is in a bad shape. Mine look the same and I was hoping that at least on top yours were better. However try eBay, prices are sky high and you will find a buyer that would rather have aged stop lights than broken or no stop lights at all.

Radu

Title: Re: Brake Lights
Post by: hosocat on March 06, 2017, 00:44:07

Okay.  Thanks for the advice.