Author Topic: Heyco 300 Combination Pliers  (Read 4075 times)

jhpcat

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Heyco 300 Combination Pliers
« on: September 29, 2021, 15:22:48 »
looking for correct pliers with MB star for my 69 280SL.
j prothero
roswell, ga
81 e12 bmw 528i
69 w113 mb 280sl
65 c2 corvette

Jonny B

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Re: Heyco 300 Combination Pliers
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2021, 18:03:12 »
Diligence and patience are you friends. The pliers with the star are hard to find. Good to ask here, you might get lucky.

You can also set up some standard searches on eBay. Be sure to look for the chromed style not the black ones.
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1967 250 SL Auto, DB 568
1970 280 SL Auto, DB 904
1966 Morris Mini Minor

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Re: Heyco 300 Combination Pliers
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2021, 18:40:19 »
Beware of those with 129.
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280SL 1970 automatic 180G Silver
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jhpcat

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Re: Heyco 300 Combination Pliers
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2021, 15:04:30 »
Thanks guys!  I feel good about it, but for my impulsive tendencies fueled by impatience.  So close to finishing the car. Not having a v-jaw with the star doesn't mean the car doesnt run.  I'll find one.  If you spy one out, please plug me in.  Dotting the "i's" is more expensive every day I wait.
j prothero
roswell, ga
81 e12 bmw 528i
69 w113 mb 280sl
65 c2 corvette

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Re: Heyco 300 Combination Pliers
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2021, 21:30:33 »
Does anyone have an image of what ‘original’ pliers look like? 😁
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Re: Heyco 300 Combination Pliers
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2021, 21:57:49 »
Here is one thread with the later style oval jaws
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=30288.msg218932#msg218932

Here is another thread showing the early style diamond jaw pliers
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=29834.msg219885#msg219885
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Re: Heyco 300 Combination Pliers
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2021, 12:25:40 »
As usual, the description is controversial. the oval pliers for sale (link to it says later) are offered as "early". Would really like to see someone who has an original tool kit for a late 280SL
1970/71 280SL Automatic
Sandy Beige
Parchment Leather
Power Steering
Automatic
Hardtop
Heated Tinted Rear Window
German specs
3rd owner