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

floyd111

so, what's next?
I passed on the latest hot tip to the first caller. Lets's see what happens there.
My own spoiler is at least 2 months away. -Could be 3

If you want me to go find an extrusion company here to make copies, and you don't want to wait 3 months, you could send me your part, Nathan, and I'll do the rounds.
If not, backburner.. Up to you.

nathan

Cheers Floyd,
I dont personally need any.  As noted, they were available a few years ago, we bought 2 or three at the time.  What i have found is that you can be told a part is NLA, and then one week later things suddenly seem to turn up on their computer!  Im a bit reluctant to post bits as id get a bit sad i they went missing (a reflection of the postal service and not the receiver!).
Im sure some will turn up on eBay.  I will check for the other one and official part number to confirm.
regards
nathan
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

rumb

#32
Nathan,will you sell me one of them?

Floyd, please pm or email me the details of the mad greek.

Rumb

ps, whomever called floyd first, thanks, I have only been working on this thread for 9 months....
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

rumb

floyd,  you know the guy in brazil that stiffed you on the refrigerator?  That's how I feel about you right now.  You know how much work I have put into finding this part.

>:(
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

floyd111

No need..
This is just about getting this part reproduced. I got one coming in a container, and, with a bit of spit and grease, Thomas (first caller) will have one soon as well. Nathan has one too. That's 3 more than VDH Mercedes Germany could find.
In the end, this should become an accessible, affordable item.

rumb

#35
Just saying, if someone starts a thread looking for a part and after nine months of pursuing it one is found , that person should have first call on the part.

I will follow up in 2-3 month to inquire about the remanufacturing of this part. That is unless someone offers me a part in the meanwhile. I always intended to 3d print or something more from the one that I will get someday. 

'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

floyd111

Forgive me if -in the end- after 9 months of multiple baffle threads, a hundred posts, 20 debate partakers and as many interested people, I did not recognize you as the first interested party anymore. It has no doubt become a forum-event by now.
That said, your reproduction offers/plans have not been forgotten, and my spoiler is still on it's way here, available if required for shipping and sampling. My offer to assist is just that. Assistance.
I have enough to do and gladly will let other people with more time handle all of this. My job description is well-outlined, and producing automotive pattern parts is not among them.

As far as the latest find goes, I would not pass this seller on to any friend or stranger, unless with explicit warning.
This is by no means a present, and surely a headache.
Also, the seller will not ship outside Germany.. another issue, on top of the very expensive -oversize mail- shipping fees that normally would have occurred.
You were not forgotten, Rumb. It's just a very slow process. Please stand by. I follow through and keep promises.

rumb

All  is well, we will survive.  ;)
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

floyd111

Well, Thomas had no luck either. The guy's not selling it, claiming he doesn't have it. Guess he's prepared for the NSA to send stooges to get to his NOS parts.
I would keep my eye out on ebay Klein and ebay.de. Pretty sure it'll pop up. I have the feeling he might be eBay seller "Messalina", who is currently selling a W116 bumper corner for 750 euros(!!). Same number that my guy had on offer. -and Greek.
Still, I would be pretty sure he would never sell outside Germany, so you'd have to find a local to get it for you, when it's time.
In the meantime, click the "germany only" button when browsing ebay.de. Can't hurt.

daantjie

Any updates on the unicorn chin spoiler gents?
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

floyd111

Mine is finally on the move, as it was picked  up 2 weeks ago in Germany, after 12 months delay.
I expect (hahaha) it to arrive here in 4-6 weeks.
When it gets here I'll pass it on to my mate, who produces body panel parts for Porsche. Then we'll know more.

daantjie

Quote from: floyd111 on 10 June 2017, 06:11 AM
Mine is finally on the move, as it was picked  up 2 weeks ago in Germany, after 12 months delay.
I expect (hahaha) it to arrive here in 4-6 weeks.
When it gets here I'll pass it on to my mate, who produces body panel parts for Porsche. Then we'll know more.

Thanks Stan I'll take a couple for sure.
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

nathan

Heh Rumb,
sorry mate, I just realised you posted a question I missed a year ago!!
sorry, I'm a bit tardy! not really looking to sell. with our number of 6.9s, I'm a hoarder and not a seller sorry!
apologies again for being a useless bugger!
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

rumb

If anyone is willing, I just want to borrow one with the intent of scanning and 3D printing them. willing to pay a deposit and all shipping.

rumb
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

rumb

Talking to 3D printer about this part. expensive to scan and make.  Would be a substantial up front investment to order production quantities.

Would probably need to sell for $400-$450 each to make a small profit. Part would have to be post printing finished and painted to provide a good looking surface finish.

How many of you would be interested at this price?  What do you guys think would be to total quantity demand for this part over 3-5 years?


Thanks,
rumb
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio