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GiulianoSL

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Chrome-plated instruments frames
« on: March 06, 2016, 15:58:29 »


This a photo of my 280SL, since i bought it some years ago i couldn't be able to find spare frames for the dashboard instruments. They were ruined by the previous owner and i really hate to see those damaged. Anyone can help? Thanks in advance!
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Cees Klumper

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Re: Chrome-plated instruments frames
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2016, 16:46:26 »
Authentic classics sells these new, along with the gaskets if you need them as well.
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Tyler S

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Re: Chrome-plated instruments frames
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2016, 16:47:34 »
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Re: Chrome-plated instruments frames
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2016, 01:55:15 »
The prices are eye watering.  Just noticed that the price for the glass for the clocks is $68 dollars. On the 69 im working on the Speedo had cracked glass. My brother took the old glass to a local glass shop and they cut a piece and drilled the small hole for $15 bucks. It looks perfect so its worth doing that instead of $68 dollars.
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Re: Chrome-plated instruments frames
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2016, 16:40:39 »
I just bought one from Vintage Euro Parts for $36.

http://www.vintageeuroparts.com/w113.html

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Re: Chrome-plated instruments frames
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2016, 20:23:07 »
Plenty of the usual suppliers in Germany sell the chrome surround but fitting them nicely takes a bit of practice.
The glass, as others have said, can be made by any local glazier.
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GiulianoSL

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Re: Chrome-plated instruments frames
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2016, 19:07:00 »
Thank you all for your answers!
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