Author Topic: W111 seat rail chrome  (Read 2559 times)

col320ce

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W111 seat rail chrome
« on: February 14, 2024, 09:36:08 »
I think this chrome is held in place with a spring or cable (part 111 910 50 64). I can't find a picture of it or how it's supposed to hold the chrome trim. Anyone know how it goes on?
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Re: W111 seat rail chrome
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2024, 12:40:53 »
I think they slide on to the rails. 
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Re: W111 seat rail chrome
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2024, 13:31:45 »
Some idea how it looked attached, number 418 on the drawing. Part name is: holding cable (Niemoeller) or Pull (Mercedes).
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Re: W111 seat rail chrome
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2024, 23:58:57 »
Yes, what keeps the trim in tension is indeed (2) small wire hooks and a long rubber band. Most assemblies are long gone because the rubber band deteriorates and the hooks fall off. I found one from Mercedes Classic center many years ago. It is indeed 111 910 50 64. I replaced the band with a UV resistant rubber band so it might last. One hook fits in a small outward facing hole on the sliding trim. And one hook fits in a outward facing hole in the seat frame. Sorry, no pics. 
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Re: W111 seat rail chrome
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2024, 00:56:35 »
Excellent... I think I know what I need to make now.
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Re: W111 seat rail chrome
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2024, 00:30:32 »
There is a photo on this thread.
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=23441.0

I used springs so there's nothing to deteriorate (and I don't have rubber bands handy). 15 cm unstreatched. Need to be able to go to about 30 cm when stretched.
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Re: W111 seat rail chrome
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2024, 16:32:39 »
Well there you go. I had forgotten about that thread. I knew I had been down that road before. I am admittedly not a good searcher on forums. It seems to require a certain strategy about the key words you use and I don't excel at that. Good job finding it.   
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Re: W111 seat rail chrome
« Reply #7 on: February 29, 2024, 07:03:23 »
Thanks for the thread and the photo!
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