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Started by rumb, 27 January 2016, 07:47 AM

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[color=blue]'76 6.9 Euro[/color], [color=red]'78 6.9 AMG[/color], '80 280SE, [color=brown]'74 350SE[/color], [color=black]'82 500SEL euro full hydro, '83 500SEL euro full hydro [/color], '81 500SL


floyd111

So, did anyone figure out for sure what that initial part number was, that started the thread?
Uniquely 6.9, under the front skirt?
Was one found?
Can we have a pic?

rumb

1168880238 is the elusive "chin spoiler"


Quote from: floyd111 on 03 March 2016, 07:59 PM
So, did anyone figure out for sure what that initial part number was, that started the thread?
Uniquely 6.9, under the front skirt?
Was one found?
Can we have a pic?
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

daantjie

Quote from: rumb on 04 March 2016, 08:50 AM
1168880238 is the elusive "chin spoiler"


Quote from: floyd111 on 03 March 2016, 07:59 PM
So, did anyone figure out for sure what that initial part number was, that started the thread?
Uniquely 6.9, under the front skirt?
Was one found?
Can we have a pic?

Also NLA new from Benz.
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

rumb

1168880238 the elusive "chin spoiler"

Does anyone have one of these I can borrow to make 3D printed versions from?

My cousin has exhausted his russian search.  Seems the Ukrainian's dont trust anyone outside of their country.....
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

daantjie

Maybe one can be made by molding resin into a form?
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

floyd111

Mine will be picked up for ocean transport this week, (together with a lot of other stuff) If you can wait 2 months, I can get you exact sizes and photos when it arrives here.

rumb

At this point that my best option. I was thinking there could be a rubber mould made to cast a few copies.

or use laser scanning to then make a 3d printed part.
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

floyd111

I will surely investigate, once the part arrives here. Even VDH germany has given a blind shout out to anyone holding stock of this spoiler, or anyone capable of doing a reproduction. Guess there's a lot of takers out there, and I should be in the right country to do this most affordably
To be continued.

daantjie

#25
For sure there will be appetite for this part as it is just at the right height to get crapped out by barriers and such.
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

rumb

floyd, did your ship ever come in?  do you have one of these yet?
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

nathan

Rumb,
I'm still confused! do you mean the plastic lip spoiler?  these were available as of only about 3 years ago when we ordered a few.  you are right, those things are often smashed on the 6.9s due to aberrant curbs and people not waiting for suspension to power up before moving off!
not sure of current sources.
regards from the other hemisphere
1979 116 6.9 #6436
2018 213 e63
2011 212 e63
2011 463 g55
2007 211 e500 wagen
1995 124 e320 cabriolet
1983 460 300gd
1981 123 280te

floyd111

OK, with so many takers, and just 1 hot tip, I am just gonna post it here, and let fate decide..

My container is still 2 months away, but in the meantime I found another seller.
He's a Greek chap in Germany, and the type of guy with the most fragile of ego's. Paranoid, basically.
He's got a bunch of NOS parts at completely delusional pricing. Do not even speak about other parts. Do not complicate the conversation, payment of shipping suggestions in any way, or he will slam the door shut.
Never dealt with anyone that needed that much handling.. I walked, after 2 weeks of emails,  because I already have a "238" and it just wasn't worth the drama for me.
Find a credible way to explain how come you know about his existence. He was on ebay and/or ebay Klein 2 months ago, offering another part.
He's got the xxxx238 in NOS for 140 euros. It's the only good thing there, and he didn't know the real value. Everything else he sells is madness.
You may PM or email me. The first caller gets the email address. No seconds, because if this guy gets 2 mails in a week, he will reach for the Lithium right away. He only speaks Greek and broken German, btw. Good luck with that, haha!

nathan

i just took this pic as i was shuffling the cars around at dads.  this is a used one intact and i couldnt find the part number on it. we have a new one lying around somewhere but couldn't find it amongst all the bits!
the plastic spoilers were 6.9 only and as pointed out, usually smashed to bits.


ps dont worry, thats on the bonnet of a parts 6.9, not a beauty!
1979 116 6.9 #6436
2018 213 e63
2011 212 e63
2011 463 g55
2007 211 e500 wagen
1995 124 e320 cabriolet
1983 460 300gd
1981 123 280te