Author Topic: Glovebox Spring Sleeves (Read 8274 times)

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

calhippie · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2020, 19:48:13 »

PM sent.

cfm65@me.com · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2020, 13:16:50 »

Great idea, Arct1k
Regards
Chris

Pawel66 · « **Reply #3 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.

cfm65@me.com · « **Reply #4 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

66andBlue · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2020, 20:53:07 »

Quote from: cfm65@me.com on May 14, 2020, 16:30:34

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In fact, I covered the spring with shrink sleeving. ..

Chris, I am surprised the spring still works, that is, expands and contracts freely. 🤔

cfm65@me.com · « **Reply #6 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

Chris Long · « **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2020, 02:12:22 »

1 left. Rgds

Chris Long · « **Reply #8 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

Paul Cain · « **Reply #9 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.

Rahul · « **Reply #10 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

col320ce · « **Reply #11 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

aharalam · « **Reply #12 on:** July 06, 2021, 13:55:02 »

Hi Col - I'd take one if you have a spare length.

Runale · « **Reply #13 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

Chris Long · « **Reply #14 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.

zoegrlh · « **Reply #15 on:** July 16, 2021, 13:54:40 »

Would also be interested. Where to forward $?

Chris Long · « **Reply #16 on:** July 17, 2021, 02:25:18 »

Ok for fun I’ll do another batch.

Rahul · « **Reply #17 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!

Chris Long · « **Reply #18 on:** July 18, 2021, 17:24:25 »

They should be ok - I followed the wiki whihc said to make them 49mm...

jpressick · « **Reply #19 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?

Pawel66 · « **Reply #20 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.

Jordan · « **Reply #21 on:** August 18, 2021, 14:49:56 »

Could not a piece of 5/16" (7.9mm) brake line be used as the sleeve?

lgarret · « **Reply #22 on:** August 31, 2021, 15:50:55 »

arct1k, ill take one if you made more and thanks.!!

Chris Long · « **Reply #23 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?

jeblack123 · « **Reply #24 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

Chris Long · « **Reply #25 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?

awolff280sl · « **Reply #26 on:** September 08, 2021, 23:20:27 »

Still in for one, thanks

johnk · « **Reply #27 on:** September 09, 2021, 01:09:00 »

I will take one of its not too late.

Thanks
John K

Chris Long · « **Reply #28 on:** September 17, 2021, 19:36:40 »

Ordered enough material to make 12 - will make them next week... Rgds

jpressick · « **Reply #29 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

jpressick · « **Reply #30 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

Chris Long · « **Reply #31 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...

Chris Long · « **Reply #32 on:** October 08, 2021, 22:39:27 »

All ready to go…

TJMart · « **Reply #33 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

Chris Long · « **Reply #34 on:** November 15, 2021, 22:14:48 »

I have many left - lots that said they wanted them never came through...

Leester · « **Reply #35 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?

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Author Topic: Glovebox Spring Sleeves (Read 8274 times)