Zebrano Instrument cluster panel wanted, + full Zebrano kit

Started by floyd111, 15 June 2014, 12:25 AM

floyd111

Hello guys,

Really want a Zebrano instrument panel. I understand they are rare, and were never cheap.
Hit me with a price if you have one to part with, in any condition.
Besides that, inquiring about a full dash / mid console Zebrano outfit, preferably mint. 
In all cases, colors must match.
Again I repeat, I do not expect bottom pricing.
Also, any other Zebrano fittings (for the rear, doors, etc.), I would like to hear about.

Thanks so much!

Stan

floyd111

MMM...complete silence on this issue. Seems we all want this stuff.
So, I am gonna ask a semi-retired local master carpenter with a tree-importing/processing factory to look into producing color matched Zebrano panels, instrument clusters, speaker panels, etc. The wood is available here, so it's all about the price.
I could be collecting pro-forma orders from the forumists at this point, to see if combi-orders can make things more affordable, and feasible.

Your thoughts are welcomed!

floyd111

Hi guys,

Strange nobody seems to be aware, but I just ran a detailed search, and bumped into
http://www.eris-car.com/shop/impressum.php

They might have stopped selling on eBay, but they seem to be alive and kicking, still selling the instrument panel in Zebrano.. and then some.
They charge some 269 euros for a panel, but refund 50 euros when they receive your old instrument panel via mail.
I'm getting one now! They offer both Burl and Zebrano, btw..

nathan

Hi Floyd,
the things are as rare as rear sunroofs! this is because they were never made or intended for the 116. only after market places make these things which is why you probably just need to buy a new aftermarket one if you want one. same are the rear door wood, no such thing from the factory.  zebrano should be quite easy to attain. id just buy a set regionally and get a wood finisher to relacquer it.
those wood instrument clusters seem popular with 107 enthusiasts but not 116 drivers
good luck
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

oversize

1979 6.9 #5541 (Red Bull)
1978 6.9 #4248 (Skye)
1979 6.9 #3686 (Moby Dick)
1978 6.9 #1776 (Dora)
1977 450SEL #7010 white -P
1975 450SEL #8414 gold -P

oversize

1979 6.9 #5541 (Red Bull)
1978 6.9 #4248 (Skye)
1979 6.9 #3686 (Moby Dick)
1978 6.9 #1776 (Dora)
1977 450SEL #7010 white -P
1975 450SEL #8414 gold -P

floyd111

Well, I finally managed to speak to Eres. http://www.eris-car.de/shop/
The have a small but nice collection for the W116, including the instrument panel in Zebrano and Burl
If you got trouble ordering things, I can try to help.

floyd111

Correction;

Eris told me -after I tried ordering- that their website has some incorrect data.
The zebrano instrument cluster covers listed do NOT fit the W116.
The old eBay listings of this panel from them, for the W116 ARE correct, or better said WERE correct.
They USED to have a short supply for the W116, but it is now NLA
New is available, but custom made, for just over 1000usd. Takes 6 months. Not even sure that includes inner and outer Zebrano panels, or just the outer one.
Not important.. Who has cash like this to spend?