Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: swood1 on January 09, 2018, 22:50:57

Title: Inner wing replacement query
Post by: swood1 on January 09, 2018, 22:50:57

Hi all,

I was just wondering can you replace the inner wings without removing the outers? Just looking at the body it looks like you could possibly pass them up through the wheel arch. 



Regards

Steven

Title: Re: Inner wing replacement query
Post by: Benz Dr. on January 09, 2018, 23:13:23

I'm going to say no. You also have the inner reinforcements to consider and all the other attachment points which would be difficult if not impossible to weld with the fender in place.

Title: Re: Inner wing replacement query
Post by: dirkbalter on January 10, 2018, 00:02:56

Quote from: Benz Dr. on January 09, 2018, 23:13:23

I'm going to say no. You also have the inner reinforcements to consider and all the other attachment points which would be difficult if not impossible to weld with the fender in place.

I would go with impossible assuming you want it to look decent afterwards.

Title: Re: Inner wing replacement query
Post by: Shvegel on January 10, 2018, 05:36:53

I think you would find it impossible to attach  the upper boxed section to the firewall.

Title: Re: Inner wing replacement query
Post by: swood1 on January 10, 2018, 08:09:49

Ah okay,

I can see what your saying, it's the inner reinforcement/upper box section.

Can anyone direct me to a supplier of the inner wings?  I tried SLS but they don't seem to have these anymore.



Regards

Steven

Title: Re: Inner wing replacement query
Post by: dirkbalter on January 10, 2018, 15:49:47

Have you tried MB direct? Bought mine at the classic center here in CA about 1 1/2 years ago. A little bit more expensive but a great fit.
Or:
 http://www.kkmfg.com/113catalog.php

Title: Re: Inner wing replacement query
Post by: 114015 on January 16, 2018, 01:39:04

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I was just wondering can you replace the inner wings without removing the outers? Just looking at the body it looks like you could possibly pass them up through the wheel arch. 

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I think you would find it impossible to attach  the upper boxed section to the firewall.

Yes....,
Steven..., ???
It can be done - if you want to keep your perfect outer fender in place, etc.
But this is a tough one.  ??? :P
And furthermore - as our experts Dan and Colin stated - you would have to live with a few compromises. Especially the rear attachment points of the reinforcement box section will be hard to weld without tricks. The outer ones (where Colin's small clamp is located) - yes, but the inner one rather not.
Furthermore you would have to go with fill-in welding of drilled holes instead of the original process with a spot welder, e.g. for attaching the upper edge of the reinforcement box section back to the inner fender.

But it is doable; my friend Heinrich got it done with the partial replacement of the inner fender up to the shock absorber dome. The original inner fender was a bit crumbled due to a former fender bender but the outer one was just perfect - including hood gap. :D

Good luck & keep us updated
 ;)
Achim