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Source for new hood emblem/MB logo
« on: June 02, 2013, 12:30:40 »
Hi all,

I'm putting my Pagoda back together after paint and I'm looking for a new hood emblem/logo, the one that bolts in the front of the hood. Any idea?

Thanks!

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Re: Source for new hood emblem/MB logo
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2013, 13:01:23 »
I think they are still available from MB, part # A113 817 00 16 and from places like K&K. They are shockingly expensive new though, so you might want to wait and see if any members here have spares or keep trawling eBay as they do come up there from time to time.


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Re: Source for new hood emblem/MB logo
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2013, 13:48:25 »
There was a recent thread on this. They are NOT available any longer. However, many modern MBs have similar ones available for more reasonable prices (the 113 originals were astoundingly expensive befor going NLA) and this is worth a look. Check size and fit.

A few years ago--2009--at PUB a large number of the Pagodas did not have them!
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Re: Source for new hood emblem/MB logo
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2013, 15:14:20 »
The sad story is that mine was still looking excellent, though both threaded studs were broken. I think I would have found a way to fit it. Unfortunately, I had put it on the hood temporarily while fitting some other trim. Once the car was complete enough for a test drive, I couldn't resist and I went for a spin. Of courde the hood emblem flew off and by the time I got back to it a few SUVs had driven over it. Not good looking anymore at all.

I'm OK to fit one from another model, but I was wondering if someone who alreadyt went through the exercise could tell me which is the best one, and if there is a way to have it fit without drilling another hole in the hoos (I saw some with only one threaded stud in the center).

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Re: Source for new hood emblem/MB logo
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2013, 18:51:33 »
You can see them coming up at eBay from time to time, but as far as I can remember, they were always offered as genuine parts by sellers based in various Asian countries No idea if there are any quality issues.

BTW, I just found one (showing Germany as source ) an the price is crazy indeed :'(
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Mercedes-280-SL-W113-Firmenzeichen-auf-Motorhaube-NEU-OVP-auch-230-SL-250-SL-/390570854972?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item5aefd64a3c
« Last Edit: June 03, 2013, 23:12:41 by Flyair »
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Re: Source for new hood emblem/MB logo
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2013, 11:02:13 »
You can see them coming up at eBay from time to time, but as far as I can remember, they were always offered as genuine parts by sellers based in various Asian countries No idea if there are any quality issues.

BTW, I just found one (showing Germany as source ) an the price is crazy indeed :'(
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Mercedes-280-SL-W113-Firmenzeichen-auf-Motorhaube-NEU-OVP-auch-230-SL-250-SL-/390570854972?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item5aefd64a3c

I bought one with that exact part number from MB in poole a few months ago - £32,($50) plus .70p for the nut and7p for the washer!

I have noticed that on ebay things (even for replica parts) cost more than the past from MB.?

Unless these are not the exact same as the early badge?


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Re: Source for new hood emblem/MB logo
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2013, 09:08:29 »
as far as attaching to hood, I would just go with some automotive (3M seems to have a good hold on that market) double sided glue-tape used routinely these days to attach all manner of badges and other trim bits, rather than drilling additional holes. So removing whatever stud(s) don't line up with existing holes.

I bought my new badge about 10 years ago from Van Dijk for something like EUR 50 as I recall. Too bad to learn they are NLA, although it seems like something that would be very easy to replicate/reproduce. I wouldn't suggest the Group undertake to have this done as a Group thing, because I think the MB logo is involved ...  :(
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Re: Source for new hood emblem/MB logo
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2013, 08:15:19 »
. Too bad to learn they are NLA, although it seems like something that would be very easy to replicate/reproduce. I wouldn't suggest the Group undertake to have this done as a Group thing, because I think the MB logo is involved ...  :(

Is this a special hood emblem?  They are fully avaliable here.   Bit confused?   I can give you details where to buy if you want.

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Re: Source for new hood emblem/MB logo
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2013, 10:24:15 »
Dear all,

thank you for your answers so far.

Is this a special hood emblem?  They are fully avaliable here.   Bit confused?   I can give you details where to buy if you want.

I would indeed be interested in getting the details where to buy it.

Thanks !

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Re: Source for new hood emblem/MB logo
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2013, 15:55:14 »
I bought mine from the MB classic division in poole  -  www.mercedes-jacksons.co.uk   The part number is 21011003 They had them in stock a short while ago.  Suggest you email and I am sure they would ship out to you.   Would be interested if there is a problem. Good luck!

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« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2013, 16:32:05 »
Thanks!


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Re: Source for new hood emblem/MB logo
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2013, 19:14:03 »
I bought mine from the MB classic division in poole  -  www.mercedes-jacksons.co.uk   The part number is 21011003 They had them in stock a short while ago.  Suggest you email and I am sure they would ship out to you.   Would be interested if there is a problem. Good luck!

Hi, Paul,

Need two more digits on that part # please.

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Re: Source for new hood emblem/MB logo
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2013, 16:42:51 »
my invoice shows ma113 817 00 16 21011003  hope that fits.  think the bit you need is A113 817 00 16

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Re: Source for new hood emblem/MB logo
« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2013, 19:40:08 »
Thanks, Paul,

I think you just got lucky and got one at an old price. Latest UK price is over £200.00 less any club discount  :-[

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Re: Source for new hood emblem/MB logo
« Reply #15 on: June 19, 2013, 21:39:18 »
What!  Really?  That's crazy.   They look similar to the later sl cars. Worth trying those? Like a 1990 s car?  Not sure when they changed.

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« Reply #16 on: June 19, 2013, 22:11:41 »
my invoice shows ma113 817 00 16 21011003  hope that fits.  think the bit you need is A113 817 00 16

the link below shows a eBay auction with the item pictured with the original ref number, which confirms your ref

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Mercedes-280-SL-W113-Firmenzeichen-auf-Motorhaube-NEU-OVP-auch-230-SL-250-SL-/390570854972?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item5aefd64a3c

The price is still "unholly" but del below what was found by Naj 
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