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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Items for Sale => Topic started by: Chris Long on April 24, 2020, 19:21:12

Title: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Chris Long on April 24, 2020, 19:21:12: My spring was bent on my glovebox causing a lack of tension.

In replaced the spring and decided to sleeve it per the technical manual so i never have to worry about it.

https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Interior/Glovebox

Now have extra material so cut a few spares. If anyone needs one please let me know. Postage plus a donation towards flowers for asking my wife to go to post office is all I ask.

Best
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: calhippie on April 24, 2020, 19:48:13: PM sent.
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: cfm65@me.com on May 11, 2020, 13:16:50: Great idea, Arct1k
Regards
Chris
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Pawel66 on May 11, 2020, 21:03:26: This works very well. Additional point may be: if your pipe is/comes out a bit lose on the spring and you worry it may rattle, I think it is ok to glue a bit of foam between the pipe/tube and the side of the box.
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: cfm65@me.com on May 14, 2020, 16:30:34: Hi Guys,
Or cover the tube with a bit of shrink sleeve.
In fact, I covered the spring with shrink sleeving.
Cheers
Chris
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: 66andBlue on May 14, 2020, 20:53:07: Quote from: cfm65@me.com on May 14, 2020, 16:30:34
...
In fact, I covered the spring with shrink sleeving. ..
Chris, I am surprised the spring still works, that is, expands and contracts freely. 🤔
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: cfm65@me.com on May 16, 2020, 18:51:12: Yep Alfred, works fine. The shrink sleeving is not shrunk. The piece I used is just a nice fit, without interfering with the spring action and it does not cover the whole spring. Slightly shorter than the spring.
Regards
Chris
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Chris Long on May 18, 2020, 02:12:22: 1 left. Rgds
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Chris Long on August 20, 2020, 20:44:18: All gone - If folks want more; I'll create a list and when get to five i could make a batch
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves / Feedback
Post by: Paul Cain on August 24, 2020, 03:47:03: I purchased this sleeve from Arct1k. It works great. It was easy to install and makes for a very smooth spring action across the entire arc of the door swing. A great fix and not visible.
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Rahul on June 15, 2021, 19:19:03: Arct1k, a little late but did you ever do another batch of these? Would be useful whilst I have the glovebox out.

Thanks
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: col320ce on June 17, 2021, 03:15:34: I used a plastic blood tube. Just cut to length and works perfectly. Can post a tube to anyone in oz if interested
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: aharalam on July 06, 2021, 13:55:02: Hi Col - I'd take one if you have a spare length.
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Runale on July 06, 2021, 15:42:52: Hi,

I would take a length too. Rubber tubing and sleeve tends to deteriorate with the opening and closing. Please let me know where to send the donation for the flowers!!

Alessandro

250SL 1967
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Chris Long on July 06, 2021, 23:43:11: lreppond Just ordered some pipe and has made some. He may be willing to make a set for you guys.
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: zoegrlh on July 16, 2021, 13:54:40: Would also be interested. Where to forward $?
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Chris Long on July 17, 2021, 02:25:18: Ok for fun I’ll do another batch.
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Rahul on July 17, 2021, 03:19:32: I actually just cut a few today when making one for myself.

I erred on the side of caution and cut them approx 44-45mm long.

I have eight spares that I can mail out. PM me and I'll try and figure out postage.

Thx to Arct1k for the inspiration to get off my ar5e and do it!
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Chris Long on July 18, 2021, 17:24:25: They should be ok - I followed the wiki whihc said to make them 49mm...
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: jpressick on August 18, 2021, 12:52:45: Would love to have the sleeve for my 250 SL and would gladly donate funds for flowers and postage. Are the sleeves still available?
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Pawel66 on August 18, 2021, 14:14:58: I took a piece of thin wall brass pipe and cut to length. I bought the pipe in one of the DIY stores.
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Jordan on August 18, 2021, 14:49:56: Could not a piece of 5/16" (7.9mm) brake line be used as the sleeve?
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: lgarret on August 31, 2021, 15:50:55: arct1k, ill take one if you made more and thanks.!!
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Chris Long on September 08, 2021, 18:11:40: Pre-Order List so I buy enough pipe:

- Igarret
- jpressick
- awolff280sl
- zoegrlh

Confirming you all want one still - Anyone else?
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: jeblack123 on September 08, 2021, 21:07:09: Good afternoon,

I would like a set as well if you are able to accommodate.

Thanks,

James (Eddie) Black
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Chris Long on September 08, 2021, 21:36:13: Pre-Order List so I buy enough pipe:

- Igarret
- jpressick
- awolff280sl
- zoegrlh
- jeblack123

Confirming you all want one still - Anyone else?
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: awolff280sl on September 08, 2021, 23:20:27: Still in for one, thanks
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: johnk on September 09, 2021, 01:09:00: I will take one of its not too late.

Thanks
John K
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Chris Long on September 17, 2021, 19:36:40: Ordered enough material to make 12 - will make them next week... Rgds
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: jpressick on October 08, 2021, 16:23:30: Hi yes I would like to get a sleeve. Please let me know how much including shipping. Thanks Jim Pressick
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: jpressick on October 08, 2021, 17:43:18: Hi l still want one. Please let me know how much for flowers and shipping. The lack of tension has bugged me for many years knowing that I am the original owner of a 1967 250 SL. Thanks Jim
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Chris Long on October 08, 2021, 18:58:14: Sorry the pipe has been sat on my desk and I'll try to get a batch done this weekend.

Hopefully $5 + Postage is ok for all...
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Chris Long on October 08, 2021, 22:39:27: All ready to go…
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: TJMart on October 09, 2021, 15:20:01: Quote from: Arct1k on October 08, 2021, 18:58:14
Sorry the pipe has been sat on my desk and I'll try to get a batch done this weekend.

Hopefully $5 + Postage is ok for all...

I'd like one. How do you want my address for shipping and method for payment?

Thanks

Tony
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Chris Long on November 15, 2021, 22:14:48: I have many left - lots that said they wanted them never came through...
Title: Re: Glovebox Spring Sleeves
Post by: Leester on November 16, 2021, 00:25:07: Latecomer here. If you have one left let me know how to pay (easiest for me is send you cash - discovered that trying to pay for soft top strap).

PM you my address?