Author Topic: Diamon cut fire wlll pad  (Read 5768 times)

Bob G

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Diamon cut fire wlll pad
« on: September 29, 2011, 22:57:15 »
I got this email for this ne company saying they are reoriducing the diamoon cut fire wall pad kits. Has any one elese had a chance to compare  this to the orginal. I can not fine were I put he amile on my computer. It is in Los Angeles in the Valley.

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Re: Diamon cut fire wlll pad
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2011, 00:01:53 »
I will be seeing one of these installed at Black Forest soon.
Enjoy some pictures at this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N06/sets/72157603240571101/show/

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Re: Diamon cut fire wlll pad
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2011, 00:54:05 »
Hi Bob, John,

Have a look at this part of the Forum re Firewall Pads for an explanation of what has been occurring on this front

http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=14653.0

Several members of this Forum have been working on producing a concourse level replica of the original material, something that no, and I repeat, no other reseller can claim at this time. We have been successful in getting access to some bulk amount of the original material that the pads were made out of and are now in the process of putting together a product that we are satisfied will meet the highest standards of concourse judging. We are confident of this as some of the material has already won first place in judging as explained in the above thread.

This work is being done by Forum members for Forum members virtually at cost and after satisfying their needs, is being handed to reputable commercial sources for follow on sales.

Feel free to ask any questions but please place them on the above thread so that it is all kept together.

Garry

« Last Edit: September 30, 2011, 01:20:45 by Garry »
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Re: Diamon cut fire wlll pad
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2011, 01:16:19 »
I will be seeing one of these installed at Black Forest soon.
John,
are they installing this in a daily driver, or a show car?
Please report back in this topic http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=14653.0
when you have seen it because no one else has.
Thanks.
« Last Edit: September 30, 2011, 01:36:07 by 66andBlue »
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Re: Diamon cut fire wlll pad
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2011, 02:37:55 »
I'm aware that Garry and others are working to develop a "correct" and much needed replacement pad.  You may recall, I submitted some pictures of my original with measurements.  I was just pointing out that I will see this "other" pad that looks a whole lot better than the usual one being offered and will report back with pictures.  I don't think it's going on a show car.

Question, this new member developed pad being qualified for Concours competition...where is there marque specific (113) Concours competition where this kind of detail really comes into play?  And, yes, I'm aware many guys just want it for personal satisfaction.
Enjoy some pictures at this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N06/sets/72157603240571101/show/

John - Wisconsin
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Re: Diamon cut fire wlll pad
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2011, 05:12:59 »
Question, this new member developed pad being qualified for Concours competition...where is there marque specific (113) Concours competition where this kind of detail really comes into play?  And, yes, I'm aware many guys just want it for personal satisfaction.
John, I have answered your question here:
http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=14653.0
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Re: Diamond cut fire wlll pad
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2011, 05:34:48 »
Let's be fair.
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Re: Diamon cut fire wlll pad
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2011, 07:43:23 »
Exactly Babak (Benzrestorer and Vintage Euro Parts))

You and I both tried to reproduce the MB OEM firewall pad that had been used and gave the shiny appearance as your photo shows.

Unfortunately we have both been proved wrong and the original material from an unused OEM pad still held by Tom Collit (Classic Auto's) and the second one that was used on Tom LeClerc's restoration has a grain texture and is of a different composition as explained at the start of the following thread during our voyage of discovery on originality.

http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=15373.0

And I will add that Alfred's and my interest in this is not and has never been for profit, but only having an expectation that we could recover our costs and ensure we fit the correct pads to our own cars and other forum members that may be interested. It doesn't get much fairer than that

Garry
« Last Edit: September 30, 2011, 08:17:34 by Garry »
Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, 213 Leather, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G Blue Grey
2005 MB A200.
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 with Slide-on camper.
2022 Volvo XC40 Twin Electric