Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: 717-113 on February 11, 2008, 23:27:40
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Hey
Any other companies besides K&K and BudsBenz you guys would recommend? How about buying dealer panels? Any pro's/con's of either? I'm looking to replace my floors. Any input you guys have on the two companies or any others would be appreciated. Thanks
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If I'm not mistaken K&K sells their parts to MB.
1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.
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K&K has a terrific deal for the entire floor panel set. Also, our very own Dr. Benz is an authorized K&K dealer.
Waqas in Austin, Texas
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I'm probably just blind, But didnt see their entire floor panel set, where abouts can I find it? Thanks
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Did you look here?
http://www.kkmfg.com/catalog.php
Rodd
Pagoda Technical Manual
please contibute: http://www.sl113.org/wiki/pmwiki.php
1966 230SL
2006 C230 Sport Sedan
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Just looked and I can't seem to find it anymore. They had it running for many many months, but no more it seems. No harm in contacting them about it-- they might be willing to give you the same deal again (especially if you give the club reference).
Waqas in Austin, Texas
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I just bought floors from K&K and was very happy with them. The parts look like a match and they were very nice when I called back because the fire wall piece didn't look right. (Unlike the rest of the floors they mount from underneath :oops: )
Pete S.
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Dear 717-113
Exactly how many different vendors are you looking for?
I would imagine that only Mercedes themselves and K&K actually stamp out body and repair panels for a W113; so with the same sources you're chasing around what?
When one poses a quesion like "are there any xxx BESIDES" that indicates to me an issue--like the parts don't exist or the vendors are uncooperative. You won't find that with K&K or Bud's. Bud's is a reseller; K&K is a manufacturer--yes they own the stamping presses.
You simply won't do any better on sheet metal than K&K. The material they use is actually better than OEM; it's thicker gauge, and usually galvalume.
For what its worth: if you are American, you care about American manufacturing, or both--K&K's goods are mostly made in the USA. They do have some complex parts made overseas but they make tooling and stampings right here in the USA, too. I for one support this when I can. All of the sheet metal used in my restoration came from K&K. You can call them and talk to them if you have any questions, too. They are pretty friendly.
Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red 568G w/Black Leather (Restored)
President, International Stars Section
Mercedes-Benz Club of America
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"for what its worth: if you are American, you care about American manufacturing, or both--K&K's goods are mostly made in the USA."
I love you Americans. If only it were the case in Blighty (England) :?: :?:
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KK has been my prime source of parts for several years.
As to "Made in America", the operative word might be "mostly". I'm now waiting for KK to receive a piece of chrome molding coming in from Poland.
Richard M
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Originally posted by nick350
"for what its worth: if you are American, you care about American manufacturing, or both--K&K's goods are mostly made in the USA."
I love you Americans. If only it were the case in Blighty (England) :?: :?:
Well, Nick, I assume that a good deal of UK manufacturing has gone to parts unknown like it has with USA manufacturing. There's actually a growing anti-Chinese manufacturing movement afoot, and the "Made in USA" moniker is gaining some ground. Given a choice I'd pay a premium for something keeping something made in the USA, and I hope you would do the same for "Made in England".
Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red 568G w/Black Leather (Restored)
President, International Stars Section
Mercedes-Benz Club of America