Firewall Pad: Original vs. New

[Tom230sl]

As for the pad material, I would assume if someone had that diamond pattern material as New Old Stock in a roll, it would be rather valuable ; )

[rwmastel]

quote:Originally posted by Douglas

Vince is also correct about the radio suppression piece at the hood latch, however, I believe they were only seen on US-spec Pagodas.

My Italian Pagoda has the radio suppression spring on the hood latch.  Also, on the front axle grease caps there is a tab that contacts a point protruding from the axle.  This is for radio noise suppression as well.

Quite a tangential journey from firewall pads to brass springy things!

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

[norton]

Take a couple of steps, and there you are

Mike Halleck
Chesterfield Mi
71 280SL
68 250SL (parts car)
94 E320 Coupe

[hands_aus]

Jonny B,

Probably at the livery change over number 2979--2980

Bob Smith (Brisbane,Australia)
RHD,1967 early 250 SL, auto

[Jonny B]

Bob, you are likely correct. All kinds of things shifted with the 250SL at that VIN break point.

Jonny B
1967 250SL Auto

[Tom230sl]

Yeah, things kinda went down hill after the 230SL

[Jonny B]

Tom,

Oh boy, is that the start of a whole 'nuther can of worms!

Jonny B
1967 250SL Auto