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Wolfmann

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Rocker / Sill panel original colour ??
« on: July 26, 2011, 20:47:10 »
Could one of you experts please answer this enquiry:-

Should my '64 230 SL sills/rockers be body colour or dark grey ?

Should they be textured (stone-chipped) or smooth ?

Thanks in advance,

Steven.

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Re: Rocker / Sill panel original colour ??
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2011, 20:52:04 »
There was a big discussion about this a month or so ago.  The rockers should be textured and some where between dark grey to almost black if I recall correctly.  Search the postings for more accurate info and some photos of original cars.
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Re: Rocker / Sill panel original colour ??
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2011, 23:24:17 »
I have seen one car that had these sill covers chrome plated. Not original but certainly looked nice!

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Re: Rocker / Sill panel original colour ??
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2011, 00:47:23 »
Wolfmann,
Here is the link.  ;D
Have fun reading.
http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=14028.50
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Re: Rocker / Sill panel original colour ??
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2011, 02:20:04 »
I have seen one car that had these sill covers chrome plated. Not original but certainly looked nice!

It looks nice on a 111 coupe but I'm not so sure about a 113. A matter of expectations I suppose. 113's are supposed to look a certain way and when they don't conform it makes them look odd.
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Re: Rocker / Sill panel original colour ??
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2011, 06:12:22 »
Iconic   -   Thank you !


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Re: Rocker / Sill panel original colour ??
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2011, 17:10:15 »
My pleasure !!
Tell us what you decide on.  :D

(also, as a suggestion, you can put the year and model of your Pagoda in your automatic signature. That makes it easier for people to understand your issue and help you)

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1984 Porsche Euro Carrera coupe, LSD, SlateBlueMet/Blue
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Wolfmann

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Re: Rocker / Sill panel original colour ??
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2011, 17:54:44 »
Thanks again Mark...Done.

I think I will go for the grey rockers as it does slim the profile from the side, the show car had these and now I know it is not going to offend purists I am happy to do it !!!

Thanks all.

Steven.