Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Pagoda Spotting => Topic started by: MikeSimon on April 26, 2023, 16:14:22

Title: Pelican Parts C&C
Post by: MikeSimon on April 26, 2023, 16:14:22

At the April 2023 Pelican Parts' Cars and Coffee, a white euro W113. Picture #49 shown on page 2 of the gallery.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/swapmeet_pics/CarsCoffeeApril2023/Page2.htm

Title: Re: Pelican Parts C&C
Post by: rwmastel on April 26, 2023, 17:47:15

Any idea what this bracket under the bumper is?

Title: Re: Pelican Parts C&C
Post by: ja17 on April 27, 2023, 05:26:24

Possibly an aftermarket skid plate mount?

Title: Re: Pelican Parts C&C
Post by: MikeSimon on April 27, 2023, 17:00:39

This being in California, I will rule out a snow-plow mount! 8)

Title: Re: Pelican Parts C&C
Post by: Mike Hughes on April 27, 2023, 19:54:10

Maybe it could protect an oil cooler and/or lower radiator tank from coming in contact with high curbs?  How about an a-frame hitch attachment point for flat-towing behind an RV? It might also make a convenient front jacking point for driveway oil changes . . .

Title: Re: Pelican Parts C&C
Post by: mdsalemi on April 28, 2023, 12:19:30

Quote from: Mike Hughes on April 27, 2023, 19:54:10

How about an a-frame hitch attachment point for flat-towing behind an RV?.

The picture is of insufficient resolution, and in very dark shadow to really get a good idea, but my vote is with Mike Hughes’ suggestion. There were towing attachment points on an old Austin I had once, and then we had a frame made to connect to them just for this towing purpose. Alas, it wasn’t behind an RV it was because the cars were notoriously unreliable, and frequently needed towing.

I am not certain that flat towing a Pagoda is all that great an idea…

Title: Re: Pelican Parts C&C
Post by: MikeSimon on April 28, 2023, 16:39:51

I had hoped the owner would be a member and step forward...