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lurtch

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Muffler Archeology
« on: May 19, 2025, 20:35:54 »
Hello All - - -

I am in the middle of replacing my muffler. A simple job and I have a small TIG welder to stitch it in place.

What I found very interesting is the embossing on the old unit (see photo).

This blew my mind: Could this be the factory-installed muffler?

Larry in CA
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Larry Hemstreet  in  N. Cal.

1966  230SL  (restored) Met. Anthracite w/ Maroon leather
1981  300TD-T (Concours condition, 86K, GETRAG 5sp.)
1982  300TD-T (parted out)
1986  560SEC (totaled)
1991  300TE (gifted)
1998  E320 (sold)
2004  E320 wagon (gifted)
2008  CLK550 Cabriolet

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Re: Muffler Archeology
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2025, 21:30:23 »
I think Eberspaecher and Gilett were the factory brands but would MB have known, at the time your car was made, they’d be making a future 280SL?
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Re: Muffler Archeology
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2025, 21:42:52 »
Can't argue with that DaveB.

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lurtch

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Re: Muffler Archeology
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2025, 02:02:30 »
Truth be told - - I had DUH moment shortly after i posted this!
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Larry Hemstreet  in  N. Cal.

1966  230SL  (restored) Met. Anthracite w/ Maroon leather
1981  300TD-T (Concours condition, 86K, GETRAG 5sp.)
1982  300TD-T (parted out)
1986  560SEC (totaled)
1991  300TE (gifted)
1998  E320 (sold)
2004  E320 wagon (gifted)
2008  CLK550 Cabriolet

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Re: Muffler Archeology
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2025, 09:01:45 »
I wonder if the original mufflers are available, I only see reproductions advertised. Did you get one already?
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Re: Muffler Archeology
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2025, 12:40:41 »
No, not mufflers. Just front pipes (early and late) and rear pipes are available, not mufflers.
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