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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: neelyrc on April 04, 2017, 02:01:39

Title: Blue Plastic Nuts for securing dashboard wood
Post by: neelyrc on April 04, 2017, 02:01:39

I am in need of 4 for my new dashboard wood bows.  Tom Hansen is offering, "a funky sort of special metal nut, $18.70 each!! "  Buds has a white plastic substitute at $21.00 each.  Any other recommendations out there? 

Also see my post under, "Wanted to Buy"

Title: Re: Blue Plastic Nuts for securing dashboard wood
Post by: Tyler S on April 04, 2017, 13:54:41

Not Blue but a direct replacement. Easier on the wallet as well
https://www.authenticclassics.com/Retaining-Nut-for-Wood-Dashboard-Trim-on-230SL-p/auth-004728.htm

Title: Re: Blue Plastic Nuts for securing dashboard wood
Post by: 114015 on April 04, 2017, 14:04:01

Ralph,

Yes ... , that's the one Tyler found. :)

But I tend to remeber they were available new also in blue  - somewhere in Europe. :o

Let me look into my memories or so
and I'll let you know. ???


Best,

Achim

Title: Re: Blue Plastic Nuts for securing dashboard wood
Post by: 66andBlue on April 04, 2017, 16:15:26

SLS sells a white repro nut but the flange is a bit narrow and may require an additional washer. Better to go with the AuthenticClassic nut.
http://www.sls-hh-shop.de/main/de/mercedes-230-280sl-w113/67-windschutzscheibe-230sl-250sl-280sl/bundmutter-polyamid-sw8-p-5901

Title: Re: Blue Plastic Nuts for securing dashboard wood
Post by: ja17 on April 04, 2017, 20:49:23

The original blue nuts are also used to hold the upholstery panel down (rear windscreen shelf) on the W108, W109, W114, and W115 sedans of the era! You'll find two on every parts car !  ;)

Title: Re: Blue Plastic Nuts for securing dashboard wood
Post by: neelyrc on April 04, 2017, 22:40:55

Thanks Gents! :)

I ordered the Authentic classic nuts mentioned by Tyler above.  I had looked at the white SLS nuts but the shipping cost was prohibitive.

I am off to Italy for the summer on April 21 and I need to get this job completed so that it  is not hanging when I return for PUB in September.

Thanks again for the help. :)

Title: Re: Blue Plastic Nuts for securing dashboard wood
Post by: neelyrc on April 04, 2017, 23:12:32

Quote from: ja17 on April 04, 2017, 20:49:23

The original blue nuts are also used to hold the upholstery panel down (rear windscreen shelf) on the W108, W109, W114, and W115 sedans of the era! You'll find two on every parts car !  ;)

Thanks Joe great info to stash away for future use!