Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: perry113 on March 27, 2016, 13:35:28

Title: Much needed hood hinge repair
Post by: perry113 on March 27, 2016, 13:35:28

I am helping a friend on a much needed repair on his 63 230SL. This is the worst one I have seen.

Has anyone else gone through this type of repair and used vintage euro's aluminum front hood repair section?
see? I think many of us know the hood hinge mounting points are a delicate issue on these cars.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-MERCEDES-W113-113-230-250-280-SL-HOOD-/222056977119?hash=item33b3a092df:g:RxwAAOSwzgRWw32H&vxp=mtr

I will be meeting with an aluminum welding specialist to weigh our options

Title: Re: Much needed hood hinge repair
Post by: ja17 on March 27, 2016, 14:12:05

I have fixed many of these.  The damaged metal with the nut cage must be cut out of the hood stiffener. I rebuild the nut cages, and rivet them back onto the metal plate so that the nuts move as required for adjustment. Next I cut a new piece of same gauge aluminum to fit the cut-out. The slotted holes are made from a pattern and the re-built nut cages are riveted back in place as original. Next the assembly with the new aluminum is installed in the cut-out and butt-welded in place. After finish grinding and sanding the surface is all original metal with no fillers or visible welds. Sounds very complicated, but with the correct welding equipment and fabrication experience it is not that difficult. It takes me about 1.5 hours a side. Make sure your welder works from pattern made from a good hood so that the holes are in the exact and correct place.

Title: Re: Much needed hood hinge repair
Post by: stickandrudderman on March 29, 2016, 22:00:05

Judging by the amount of filler on that stiffener and all of the damage I'd be tempted to find another bonnet. (Hood)

Title: Re: Much needed hood hinge repair
Post by: ja17 on March 30, 2016, 00:17:31

Yes it is mangled from collision most likely. It will be a tough one to fix.

Title: Re: Much needed hood hinge repair
Post by: perry113 on March 30, 2016, 19:23:05

We have a front hood repair stiffener on the way. I will let you guys know how we make out.

Title: Re: Much needed hood hinge repair
Post by: BaronYoungman on October 18, 2016, 20:48:25

I have 6 sets of hood hinge repair pieces in stock. Stainless steel with satin black finish.  Member price $63 including shipping in Continental USA.
Bob
baronyoungman@hotmail.com
(630) 903-9877