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Title: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: EDZ649 on 21 March 2010, 10:45 AM
Hi all,

new to this forum.

I have just purchased a 1980 450 SEL in need of light restoration. I'm trying to locate a pair of rockers (we call the outer sills over here in the UK).

They do not seem to be available here anywhere other than direct from MB with a hefty price tag!

Are they available in the US as a pattern part and if so could someone point me in the right direction.

Thanks,

Leigh.
Title: Re: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: TJ 450 on 21 March 2010, 11:00 AM
I'm fairly certain they are only available from MB, although you should be able to source a pair from the "Classic Center USA".

Link (http://www.mercedes-benz-classic.com/content/classic/mpc/mpc_classic_website/en/mpc_home/mbc/home/classic/classic_center_usa.html)

Tom Hanson is the fellow to correspond with.

Tim
Title: Re: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: EDZ649 on 21 March 2010, 11:10 AM
Thank you Tim, much apprectiated.
Title: Re: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: TJ 450 on 21 March 2010, 11:19 AM
No worries.  :)

I should add that it is likely a much more economic alternative than your local MB agent.

Tim
Title: Re: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: jgjon on 23 March 2010, 01:41 PM
Hi Leigh,

I'm in the UK too and put a pair of outer sills on my SEL last year - I got them from Jacksons Mercedes in Bournmouth and from memory they were not too pricey - around £70 a side I think and fitted perfectly.

Rgds,

Jon
Title: Re: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: EDZ649 on 23 March 2010, 03:50 PM
Quote from: jgjon on 23 March 2010, 01:41 PM
Hi Leigh,

I'm in the UK too and put a pair of outer sills on my SEL last year - I got them from Jacksons Mercedes in Bournmouth and from memory they were not too pricey - around £70 a side I think and fitted perfectly.

Rgds,

Jon

Hi Jon, Really? I have just been quoted £160 each side plus £22 each for the end caps!
Title: Re: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: koan on 23 March 2010, 04:11 PM
Quote from: EDZ649 on 23 March 2010, 03:50 PM
Hi Jon, Really? I have just been quoted £160 each side plus £22 each for the end caps!

I'd snap up a pair at that price. I imported a rocker to AUS from US at about $400 all up, less than 1/2 local dealer price.

koan
Title: Re: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: jgjon on 23 March 2010, 04:34 PM
Hi,

Yes I paid that direct from Jacksons MB - as you are aware they look after the classic parts here in the uk. It was the full outer sills for both sides, if it helps I can dig out the invoice tomorrow and pdf it to you? It was approx £140 for the pair plus about £20 delivery by courier - they come in a huge box!!

Jon
Title: Re: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: EDZ649 on 23 March 2010, 04:38 PM
Quote from: jgjon on 23 March 2010, 04:34 PM
Hi,

Yes I paid that direct from Jacksons MB - as you are aware they look after the classic parts here in the uk. It was the full outer sills for both sides, if it helps I can dig out the invoice tomorrow and pdf it to you? It was approx £140 for the pair plus about £20 delivery by courier - they come in a huge box!!

Jon

That would be great if you could, much apprectiated Jon :)
Title: Re: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: jgjon on 23 March 2010, 04:40 PM
I'll try in the morning - the file for the car is at work.....
Title: Re: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: jgjon on 24 March 2010, 04:36 AM
Leigh,

I paid £80.35 per side with £20 postage - all plus VAT. Total paid was £212.32 including VAT & delivery. That was from Mercedes Benz of Poole - speak to Mervyn in parts (he deals with the classic stuff) - 01202 641 855.

Rgds, Jonathan
Title: Re: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: EDZ649 on 24 March 2010, 02:42 PM
Quote from: jgjon on 24 March 2010, 04:36 AM
Leigh,

I paid £80.35 per side with £20 postage - all plus VAT. Total paid was £212.32 including VAT & delivery. That was from Mercedes Benz of Poole - speak to Mervyn in parts (he deals with the classic stuff) - 01202 641 855.

Rgds, Jonathan

Contacted Jackson's today, Mervyn is on holiday until next week so will speak to him then, Thanks again Jon.
Title: Re: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: EDZ649 on 29 March 2010, 01:30 PM
Not a happy bunny, Mervyn quoted me full retail £182 each!  :o
Title: Re: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: kru0042 on 29 March 2010, 05:21 PM
Sir,

Welcome to the best Mercedes forum in the world!  The major issue I have with my 78 450 SEL is also rusted out sills. do you know what is actually involved in replacing these? I am not a welder and I suspect there would be a considerable amount of  cutting and welding involved in the replacement of these parts. Keep us informed of your progress, and good luck!

Title: Re: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: jgjon on 30 March 2010, 01:10 PM
Leigh,

If you send your email then I can pdf a copy of my invoice and send it over - might be able to persuade them to re-quote? Seems a rather large increase in price over a year and a half!!

Jon
Title: Re: 450 SEL Rocker panels
Post by: EDZ649 on 30 March 2010, 04:37 PM
Quote from: jgjon on 30 March 2010, 01:10 PM
Leigh,

If you send your email then I can pdf a copy of my invoice and send it over - might be able to persuade them to re-quote? Seems a rather large increase in price over a year and a half!!

Jon

Thanks Jon, PM sent.