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Euro warning triangle conversion

Started by daantjie, 12 June 2020, 12:24 AM

daantjie

Hi guys
I have the folding style warning triangle with the vinyl flap and in pretty rough shape.
How easy is it to convert to the Euro style which clips to the trunk lid? Seems like getting the bracket is the main issue?
Cheers
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

TJ 450

Assuming all the holes are there, you just need the locking wheel and two rubber blocks  that the feet of the triangle fit into.

Tim
1976 450SEL 6.9 1432
1969 300SEL 6.3 1394
2003 ML500

daantjie

Thanks Tim I do see holes in the sheet metal so I think it should be possible.
Any members have a nice complete set to sell please PM me :)
Cheers
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

daantjie

Hmmm, I am guessing the W116 has a unique locking wheel, looking a the 4x mounting holes in the trunk lid ???

Looked at the W123 wheel and the plastic mount looks more like "hooks", whereas the W116 looks to have "button" type mounts to push in.  Odd that there is such a big difference between the 123 and 116 on this, no?
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

raueda1

Quote from: daantjie on 19 June 2020, 06:56 PM
Hmmm, I am guessing the W116 has a unique locking wheel, looking a the 4x mounting holes in the trunk lid ???

Looked at the W123 wheel and the plastic mount looks more like "hooks", whereas the W116 looks to have "button" type mounts to push in.  Odd that there is such a big difference between the 123 and 116 on this, no?
do you need a picture?  I got the complete euro setup.
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

daantjie

That'd be great thanks Dave, as usual I am being perplexed by a seemingly very obvious thing ???  If you can show how the mount attaches to the trunk lid, it looks like it's a 2 piece design, the EPC not very clear.
Cheers
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

raueda1

Quote from: daantjie on 19 June 2020, 11:07 PM
That'd be great thanks Dave, as usual I am being perplexed by a seemingly very obvious thing ???  If you can show how the mount attaches to the trunk lid, it looks like it's a 2 piece design, the EPC not very clear.
Cheers
Daniel, on my car there are 3 mounting points.  There's a rotating lock at the top.  Then there are 2 rubber mounts on the bottom for the triangle feet.  these are sandwiched between the trunk deck and the trunk frame.  There are 2 small holes in the frame that hold them in place.  You can see the little tabs on the mounts protruding from the trunk frame in the last pic.  It's not clear to me how the top mount is mounted.  Figuring it out would be a little project.  Hope this helps.   :-\
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

daantjie

Perfect thanks Dave this helps a ton ;D!
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber