Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: 717-113 on March 23, 2008, 19:43:52

Title: Dash crack/seam
Post by: 717-113 on March 23, 2008, 19:43:52

When I bought my car, it’s dash was covered in vinyl. I since removed that and wanted to get it painted. I’ve noticed on some cars, like the later 250’s and 280’s that the dash is smooth, with no seems/cracks until the glove box, and others have a crack. My car, 64 230sl has a seam/crack. I assume its supposed to be there? Or should it be smooth? Attached are two pictures one with the crack, one with out. Thanks

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Title: Re: Dash crack/seam
Post by: J. Huber on March 23, 2008, 22:58:24

Hey 717, nice observation -- yes, it is a seam more than it is a crack...in other words it does belong there. The 230SL essentially has a three panel dash. The middle one (obviously) holds the radio and I think is even called a radio plate.

James
63 230SL

Title: Re: Dash crack/seam
Post by: thelews on March 24, 2008, 07:25:54

My understanding is the early dashes (230/early 250)were metal and covered in foam and vinyl/leather.

The later dashes, softer for saftey reasons, were one piece molded and rounded.

John
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual

Title: Re: Dash crack/seam
Post by: Naj ✝︎ on March 25, 2008, 07:50:31

Picture of the 230 Radio plate:

(http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/naj/200832584951_radioplate.jpg)

naj

68 280SL