Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: 69280sl on May 28, 2023, 01:01:02

Title: Firewall pad source
Post by: 69280sl on May 28, 2023, 01:01:02

Anybody know of one with the  more original "waffle weave" pattern? Not pebble grain.
Authentic Classics stopped selling these because the pattern stamping was too "light" and they had excessive returns.

Title: Re: Firewall pad source
Post by: AdelaidePagoda on May 28, 2023, 07:47:53

After extensive searching, this is the best and most original diamond pattern firewall padding on the market. You can buy a length and cut to fit your car perfectly, or buy a pre cut set.

Fast service and shipping, five stars ⭐️ (I have no affiliation with this supplier).

https://vintageeuroparts.com/product/diamond-pattern-firewall-pad-material-for-w121-w110-w111-w113/

Title: Re: Firewall pad source
Post by: 69280sl on May 28, 2023, 17:00:23

As I recall these folks were the first on the market with an "authentic" pad. I should have remembered, but thank you for supplementing my memory.

Title: Re: Firewall pad source
Post by: AAR on May 29, 2023, 12:34:58

Hi,
I got mine from The SL Shop.

https://parts.theslshop.com/mercedes-benz-sl-w113-pagoda-diamond-pattern-firewall-pad-rhd/

Title: Re: Firewall pad source
Post by: 69280sl on May 30, 2023, 01:44:16

AAR
Thank you for your input.

Title: Re: Firewall pad source
Post by: Garry on May 30, 2023, 02:13:11

Surely the SL Shop has got the price wrong!!!

Title: Re: Firewall pad source
Post by: stickandrudderman on May 30, 2023, 09:18:32

Quote

Surely the SL Shop has got the price wrong!!!

The SL Shop are masters at over-charging.

Title: Re: Firewall pad source
Post by: gordon on May 30, 2023, 11:50:04

What size is the vintage autoparts sheet, would you get 2 out of the sheet for a 113?

Title: Re: Firewall pad source
Post by: AdelaidePagoda on May 30, 2023, 12:50:07

Yes, you can get two pads (two cars) from one sheet. Garry and I shared the cost and got one each. See my photo on previous post below. Just cut to size and easy enough job.

Title: Re: Firewall pad source
Post by: gordon on May 31, 2023, 18:21:06

Great, I'll buy one piece and make the spare half available to a member.

Title: Re: Firewall pad source
Post by: rwmastel on May 31, 2023, 18:52:40

Gordon,
I'm overseas, but I may be interested in the other half.  Let me know in a PM about the quality of the pad, the textured design, price.  Hopefully trans-Atlantic shipping would not be prohibitive of this arrangement.  In the mean time, I'll look around over here for one.

Title: Re: Firewall pad source
Post by: gordon on June 06, 2023, 10:38:16

Firewall pad arrived today.  First impressions, quite thin and not pliable although it should soften with heat, has a sticky back.

I have 50% left over measuring 260 mm. X 1450 mm  cost me 275 us plus £45 UK customs duty . If anyone is interested I'll post it for sale

Title: Re: Firewall pad source
Post by: gordon on June 06, 2023, 10:41:25

Just to clarify 275 us was for 2 pieces one of which is left over and therefore available

Title: Re: Firewall pad source
Post by: Pawel66 on June 06, 2023, 16:04:13

Years ago I bought my firewall pad from Vintage Europarts - very happy until today.

For Europe you may consider manufacturer of insulation pads for 113, 107, 111: szkody@zienkiewicz.eu

No association. I did not buy these firewall pads, I bought from him sound dampening materials for Pagoda and for 190SL.