Author Topic: Where to source plastic washer for seat? (part #A1139180096 )  (Read 4145 times)

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One of my seats for my 69 280sl is missing the 4 plastic washers (buffers) that are sandwiched between the seat cover and the outside hinge hardware of the seat. There are 2 on each side of seat.  I have called all the usual suspects for availability with no luck.  The classics center suggests making them. Pictures below.

Does anybody know where to get these?

Does anybody know where to get a substitute?

Has anybody made there own? if so, what material did you use and where did you get it?

Thanks much.


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Re: Where to source plastic washer for seat? (part #A1139180096 )
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2017, 19:18:06 »
Yes, I saw those. I actually got the above picture from the sls website :).  Both NLA.  I think I need to manufacture something. I'm still looking for ideas.
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Re: Where to source plastic washer for seat? (part #A1139180096 )
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2017, 19:52:18 »
 
Try
Ken Brown ---he has a lot of parts that NLA
Parts Manager
Mercedes-Benz of Monterey
831 375-2456 ext. 150
ken@stahlmotorco.com

If not  : https://www.niemoeller.de/en/search/detail/D%2091%20319

what about Buds?
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Re: Where to source plastic washer for seat? (part #A1139180096 )
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2017, 20:12:39 »
I tried those also.  No luck.  Even called SLTECH.  They have a small amount but are keeping for themselves.
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Re: Where to source plastic washer for seat? (part #A1139180096 )
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2017, 23:33:55 »
seems like something very easy to print in 3D, provided that there is an original piece
Stan
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Re: Where to source plastic washer for seat? (part #A1139180096 )
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2017, 00:24:33 »
Try Dave Gallon--his name is listed in our suppliers list.
what about Babak ---Also listed in our suppliers list
check
https://autopartmaster.com/en/?action=catalog_part&cat=mercedes&cod=1139180096&price_type=retail
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Re: Where to source plastic washer for seat? (part #A1139180096 )
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2017, 00:38:38 »
I have considered 3D printing. I have originals from the other seat I can copy from.

I'll ask Dave also.
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Re: Where to source plastic washer for seat? (part #A1139180096 )
« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2017, 03:33:53 »
Easy turning job on a lathe.