Author Topic: Trivial pursuit: Option code 635 - Warning triangle and first-aid box  (Read 3154 times)

GM

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Hi all,
I just received my Vehicle Master Inquiry (awaiting my data card), and discovered my car was apparently shipped with an option that I haven't seen discussed here - Code 635 - Warning triangle and first-aid box.
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According the MB master code description list this code for this feature was from 01.04.1970 to 28.02.1974.
I've done some internet searches, and found that apparently these warning triangle/first-aid boxes were included in some cars, but removed from those shipped to the U.S.? (My '71 280SL is U.S. version)
I've found versions made for VWs (Leina Werk, model K23647) that appear to be the same as those for MB, but an MB unit listed is Dambach K23611, and they have similar appearance. The model numbers are close enough to appear to be from the same manufacturer?
Any insight here?
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Gary
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John Betsch - "SADIE"

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My car is a Germany car.  It had a tack-on-blue first aid kit and a warning triangle when I purchased it.  From my research, I thought the option code for the first aid kit was DB Code 222.  I do not know if they are original (first owner purchase) or correct.  I would very much appreciate any insight members can give. 

I have a feeling the first aid kit might be correct but not the warning triangle.
Adding to this trivial pursuit 
JB
« Last Edit: August 20, 2020, 14:22:25 by SADIE »
JB; 1965 German market SL, Rot Met 571, Summary Code 213 Interior

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JB - I looked up option 222 and the list shows it as “First aid kit” (no emergency triangle), from 01.11.1962 to 30.09.1970
Gary
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At one time in the 60s, it became a law in Germany that you had to have a First Aid kit and a warning triangle in your car. It was enforced by checks during routine traffic stops and during the TÜV inspection. Many car manufacturers provided these items for all new cars. you did not have to special order them. My 1971 SL has a First Aid kit and a triangle. I do not know if these parts came as OE and there is no entry on the data card
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Thanks, Mike, this helps.
The only reason I saw this option is because it showed up on my VMI.
Do you know who made yours - Dambach or does it look like JB's above?
Thanks
Gary
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(98 from the end of production)
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Black MB Tex

John Betsch - "SADIE"

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As anyone scans their unread posts regarding the "Warning Triangle" posting, could you take a gander at the pictures I posted of my first aid kit and triangle reply and give me an opinion on their originality/vintage etc  merci
sadie
JB; 1965 German market SL, Rot Met 571, Summary Code 213 Interior