Dashboard logo ornamental plate

[sjiatrou]

I am going to have my radio refurbished but do not want to drive around with a gaping wound in my dashboard.  I have been unable to find a logo plate (I think the parts catalog may call it an ornamental plate) that covers the radio hole therefore I would like to fashion one myself.   Unfortunately, I have never seen one so I am not sure of the dimensions nor do I know how they attach to the dash.  So...

1. Does anyone know the dimensions of the plate?
2. Does anyone have a photo they can share of the back of the plate and/or describe how it attaches?
3. Does anyone have an original for sale? (I've posted this in the Wanted to buy forum as well)

This is for an early '64 230sl (001515)

Thanks!
Steve

Steve Iatrou
Seaside, CA
1964 230sl roadster
White (050)/Black (116)

[Roman Kishi]

Hi Steve

I ordered mine from Ray (Bud's Benz)last year. It's after market, very easy to install. The 280 SL emblem, however, was very difficult to get, and it's not available anymore . I don't have a photo of the back but here is the front. It's only 2-3 mm bigger than the opening.

The radio opening in early SL was smaller than later model.



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Roman
Northern Virginia
280 1969,Signal Red, Auto

[wit61]

Steve,

I am removing the circa 1985 stereo that was installed in my car and I am also in the market for a radio-delete plate. If you end up making one, I bet that you could easily sell any extras. I for one would be interested....

1964 230SL Auto
1970 Porsche 911E
1972 BMW 2002tii


If you go flying back into the past and you see someone flying forward into the future, it is probably best to avoid eye contact...

[sjiatrou]

Roman:
Thanks for the pic and the info.  I tried Bud's (they do not have the plate but they are getting the logo for me); I also tried K&K, Miller's and talked with Classic in Irvine - no luck all around.  

Wit61: I'll keep looking and I'll post any results.

Thanks again,
Steve

quote:Originally posted by rkishi

Hi Steve

I ordered mine from Ray (Bud's Benz)last year. It's after market, very easy to install. The 280 SL emblem, however, was very difficult to get, and it's not available anymore . I don't have a photo of the back but here is the front. It's only 2-3 mm bigger than the opening.

The radio opening in early SL was smaller than later model.



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Roman
Northern Virginia
280 1969,Signal Red, Auto

Steve Iatrou
Seaside, CA
1964 230sl roadster
White (050)/Black (116)

[91lux]

Hi

The radio delete plate and sign measures 50 mm  by 182 mm (the small one for early 230).
I have enclosed three pictures showing front, back and profile.

Regards 91lux, Norway, 64 230sl, white,stick



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[waltklatt]

I also have one in my cache.  But have always thought of replicating one using sheet steel and hammering/crimping along the edges to fit the contour of the original and weld in stubs for the clips in the back.  I've also got several from the W111 coupe/convertibles and it's the same size but out of wood with a veneer.  Looks like it could fit too.
It doesn't look too hard to make one from sheet steel, just better to have an original next to it to make the fit better.

This one I have, 230SL, was found deep in the back of a large filing cabinet from a defunct dealer collection.
Walter
1967 220SL-diesel