Author Topic: Hood attachment (Read 3905 times)

ja17 · « **on:** July 13, 2022, 22:27:39 »

I have a customer who needs his hood mounting points repaired. Where can he get new nut cages and re-enforcement plates for inside the stiffener of the hood? He does not need the whole aluminum stiffener.

Benz Dr. · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2022, 22:34:57 »

Call Tim at K&K. He used to make a repair part for that.

ja17 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2022, 02:59:31 »

Thanks Dan, I'll check with them!

Peter · « **Reply #3 on:** July 14, 2022, 11:58:13 »

Quote from: Benz Dr. on July 13, 2022, 22:34:57

Call Tim at K&K. He used to make a repair part for that.

I don’t know “K&K”.
Can you give detailed contact information? A website e.g.

Thanks, Peter

TJMart · « **Reply #4 on:** July 14, 2022, 12:05:42 »

Is this what you need Joe?

https://www.authenticclassics.com/HOOD-SUPPORT-ROD-MOUNT-KIT-FOR-230SL-250SL-280SL-p/auth-009754.htm

ja17 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 14, 2022, 12:29:22 »

Thanks Tony, but I need the metal nut cage and metal re-enforcement plate which was built into the hood hinge points during fabrication at the factory. Peter K & K Manufacturing (in Sparta Michigan) is a listed on our "vendor list". They are an excellent source for all kind of parts for our cars and have an excellent catalog. They also specialize in manufacturing and suppling sheet metal floor panels and other sheet metal for many vintage Mercedes models. At one time they were an original equipment supplier to Mercedes-Benz for these replacement sheet metal parts. I have dealt with them for years, they are reliable, and knowledgeable.
http://www.kkmfg.com/contact.php

Lorsar · « **Reply #6 on:** July 14, 2022, 12:39:50 »

If K&K doesn't have it, bud's benz does
https://budsbenz.com/catalog/230-250-280-sl/l-body-sheet-metal-windshields-hood-attaching-parts/L250-001D

UJJ · « **Reply #7 on:** July 14, 2022, 14:34:39 »

The square nuts you can get @ BELMETRIC.com Joe.
I buy all my needed hardware there. They deliver fast.

Best, Urban

Leester · « **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2022, 14:54:50 »

I got them from Gernold at SL Tech. Lee

ja17 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2022, 21:34:49 »

Thanks Lee and Urban!

jeblack123 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 17, 2022, 01:15:55 »

Joe,

I believe that I have a pair of the repair pieces with the caged nuts. I am out of the country until the end of the week, but will locate them when I return, if you still need them.

James (Eddie) Black

ja17 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 17, 2022, 12:21:18 »

Thanks you James, do you remember where you got them?

jeblack123 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 18, 2022, 22:34:38 »

Joe, I am almost certain that I purchased them from one of the forum members. I will try to locate the email string from that purchase.

jeb

jeblack123 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2022, 22:47:00 »

Joe, if I recall correctly, in contrast to what others are describing, the pieces that I have are approximately rectangularly shaped ( maybe 2 x 3 inches with 2 nuts that move along a track inside of the plate. I believe the plate is to be permanently attached to the hood, but allows for adjusting the alignment. When I return, I will send you a picture of what I have to see if it will meet your needs. I want to say that I purchased the pair from Baron Youngman, but I may be mistaken as I have purchased a few items from Baron over the years.

James (Eddie) Black

jeblack123 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 23, 2022, 20:57:12 »

Joe,

Is this the part you are looking for?

Eddie

ja17 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 10, 2022, 03:18:47 »

Hello Eddie, those are exactly what I was looking for. Sorry I did not get back to you sooner. We were in a hurry and so we improvised and got it done. Thanks for the help, I would still like to know who supplies them for next time.

jeblack123 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 12, 2022, 16:23:46 »

No problem, Joe. I still have them if need them in the future and I will try to determine where I obtained them from.

Eddie

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #17 on:** September 14, 2022, 15:17:02 »

I've bought them from Gernold.

MikeSimon · « **Reply #18 on:** September 14, 2022, 21:09:09 »

Are they still available from anybody at this time?

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Author Topic: Hood attachment (Read 3905 times)