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Dashboard Wood Bow Panels/Grill & possible armrest
« on: April 05, 2017, 16:23:10 »
Hi Guys.
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Anybody know someone who might make a pair of wood bows, grill, and matching armrest - for a RHD 280?
If not, anyone got any of these to sell?
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Re: Dashboard Wood Bow Panels/Grill & possible armrest
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2017, 22:28:03 »
Thanks Steven.
Problem I have is that my old wood is beyond restoration. I need to replace.
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Re: Dashboard Wood Bow Panels/Grill & possible armrest
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2017, 22:28:50 »
Wouldn't the speaker grill be the same regardless of RH or LH drive?
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Re: Dashboard Wood Bow Panels/Grill & possible armrest
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2017, 22:50:56 »
I would think so?
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Re: Dashboard Wood Bow Panels/Grill & possible armrest
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2017, 00:57:46 »
I think madera can make new...call them.
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Re: Dashboard Wood Bow Panels/Grill & possible armrest
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2017, 01:01:58 »
Problem I have is that my old wood is beyond restoration. I need to replace.

JOH, I have not used Madera but a few months ago I did email Madera pictures of my wood bows, one of which had an end completely de-laminated (see pictures). They discussed restoration with me by telephone, in detail, and gave me a price to restore all pieces and match the finish.  I weighed their price against new purchase from the classic center and opted for new bows considering that the cost was pretty much a toss up.  I do not know if you can buy new bows for a right hand drive pagoda from the classic center but I would guess not.  Madera also make new bow sets for the Pagoda as well as rear window wood.  I do not know if they make bow sets for right hand drive models.  If you are out of options it might be worthwhile to talk to them.  They will not be cheap.

As I say I have not used Madera and have no connection with them..

 
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Re: Dashboard Wood Bow Panels/Grill & possible armrest
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2017, 01:35:06 »
Ralph you are right--Madera is not cheap!

JOH -if you have trouble search eBay
try this site : https://geo-ship.com

There are many MB restoration companies in Europe that I have come across ...it may take time but Google them ...they are out there.
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Re: Dashboard Wood Bow Panels/Grill & possible armrest
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2017, 03:30:29 »
... I weighed their price against new purchase from the classic center and opted for new bows considering that the cost was pretty much a toss up.  I do not know if you can buy new bows for a right hand drive pagoda from the classic center but I would guess not.  ...
Restoring the old wood has one advantage, that is, if the restorer does not change dimensions then one can be assured that they will fit. The bows were hand-fitted to the dash and new ones may need some adjustments.
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Re: Dashboard Wood Bow Panels/Grill & possible armrest
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2017, 04:51:23 »
Alfred, good point.
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Re: Dashboard Wood Bow Panels/Grill & possible armrest
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2017, 05:41:29 »
Hello?......

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Re: Dashboard Wood Bow Panels/Grill & possible armrest
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2017, 08:10:18 »
Thanks Guys.
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Re: Dashboard Wood Bow Panels/Grill & possible armrest
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2017, 18:23:32 »
I just did a quick Google search for "Mercedes W113 RHD dash wood" and came up with several sources for new wood.

http://www.theslshop.com/mercedes-benz-sl-w-113-pagoda-interior-wood-kit-rhd.html

https://www.authenticclassics.com/Mercedes-230SL-250SL-280SL-RHD-4pc-Wood-Set-p/auth-004693.htm

This is the wrong wood and finish but they might be able to get the original kit as well.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RHD-Mercedes-Pagoda-SL-113-4-pieces-BURL-WOOD-KIT-230SL-250SL-280SL-dash-/351480439677


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Re: Dashboard Wood Bow Panels/Grill & possible armrest
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2017, 20:27:30 »
JOH,
I am visiting the UK and attended the Practical Classic Car & Restoration Show in Birmingham last weekend. I met some guys doing wonderful work, repairing and remanufacturing wood panels for classic cars. We discussed the Pagoda wood work and the art of veneering.

Google PK Veneering.

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Re: Dashboard Wood Bow Panels/Grill & possible armrest
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2017, 22:15:48 »
Many thanks Chris.
I've emailed them!
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