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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Douglas on October 31, 2004, 16:59:44

Title: Center Wooden Tray ?
Post by: Douglas on October 31, 2004, 16:59:44: How many screws hold the center tray down -- is it 2 or 3?

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220
Title: Re: Center Wooden Tray ?
Post by: hauser on October 31, 2004, 17:32:42: I'm seeing two on mine but then again I've got that small box for the fader switch. Don't know what's under it. Sorry!

1969 280sl 5 spd 1999 ML320 Gainesville,Fl.
Title: Re: Center Wooden Tray ?
Post by: bpossel on October 31, 2004, 17:58:48: Mine also has just 2. Seems like more are needed...
Bob

bpossel
Memphis, TN.
1971 280SL
1997 E320
Title: Re: Center Wooden Tray ?
Post by: tuultyme on October 31, 2004, 20:11:58: My box is installed with two screens that go into two U-shape brackets not directly into the tunnel. I think these brackets are about four inches long. I installed a couple layers of dynamat around these brackets so that the carpet will lay flush on these brackets.

Bruce; 268Blaugrun(green) 1970 280SL; IL
Title: Re: Center Wooden Tray ?
Post by: A Dalton on October 31, 2004, 21:35:35: Per Chassis Parts manual:
2 required
007 983 004322 - lens head screw , sheet metal
Pan to tunnel..
Title: Re: Center Wooden Tray ?
Post by: gwuisman on November 01, 2004, 06:33:41: Two years ago I unscrewed the center tray for a paint job. It was hold by two screws. Unscrewing appeared more easy than screwing it back. The holes in the tunnel were very tight. It took some drops on my forehead to mount the tray.

Gerard Wuisman,
1970 280sl
Title: Re: Center Wooden Tray ?
Post by: andy on November 01, 2004, 07:04:14: i am holding one in front of me now,and there are only two screw holes.
andy
Title: Re: Center Wooden Tray ?
Post by: Douglas on November 01, 2004, 08:31:08: Andy,

Can you measure the distance between the two holes, please?

Thanks.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220
Title: Re: Center Wooden Tray ?
Post by: A Dalton on November 01, 2004, 09:31:08: The spacing distance I have is 9" between centers.
The position distance from the inside/rear is 4.25" and 13.25" , respectively.
Title: Re: Center Wooden Tray ?
Post by: ted280sl on November 01, 2004, 11:06:09: Doug,
Bruce mentioned the brackets which are mounted onto the transmission tunnel. The holes you are trying to alighn with are in those brackets. It can be quite difficult to align them properly but, I developed a good technique. I found the holes in the clamps and put a nail into each. You can use the nails to position the center tray and drill any holes which may be required. Once the tray in in position with a nails through the holes, remove one nail and replace it with a screw. Repeat the process with the second screw. I hope this technique works for you.
Ted
1969 280SL w/ spare tray
Title: Re: Center Wooden Tray ?
Post by: Douglas on November 01, 2004, 11:21:46: I was actually too embarrassed to come out and say that I couldn't find the holes in the tunnel. Thanks for your insight, everyone. Amazing how even the simplest task ends up being so tricky, isn't it?

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220
Title: Re: Center Wooden Tray ?
Post by: andy on November 02, 2004, 12:23:27: the holes are 23 centimeters apart,i dont what that is in inches.
andy
Title: Re: Center Wooden Tray ?
Post by: A Dalton on November 02, 2004, 12:37:13: quote:
Originally posted by andy

the holes are 23 centimeters apart,i dont what that is in inches.
andy

Andy,
Just for your info:
cm = .3937 " X 23cm = 9"