right side mirror

[n/a]

Hi there, newbie here, where can I go to get a right side mirror for a w113, I guess they were not an original thing but an add on? My dealer said it doesnt exsist any more is that true? what might I pay for a used one? thanks guys!!

[Ed Cave]

You might try Bud's Benz for a new, correct genuine MB part. They usually stock them as do several other MB parts places.

http://www.budsbenz.com/ is one place to start.


Ed Cave
Atlanta, GA


1971 280SL
1973 911S
2004 A4 3.0
2006 GS430

[TR]

I recently got a new and correct right side mirror from Mike at Miller's.  The MB mirrors are out there, and as I recall not too expensive.

Tom in Boise
'71 280SL 4-spd, signal red w/lt. tan interior, restored/enhanced

[Dick M]

Tom beat me to it, but I just installed passenger side mirror on 280.  Got it from Millers Incorporated

 www.parts123.com/PartFrame.asp?ZTM=cadehfjb&GHOME=www.millermbz.com&
 
$95 and it came 2 days.... scary part was drilling the holes.

Dick M
1970 280SL

[n/a]

Hey thanks alot guy's, I appreciate it! Hope you dont mind but I will probaly be asking a lot more questions. thanks again

[Naj ✝︎]

.....benz-dude,
What model 113 have you got?

R H Door mirror:
110 810 0816 230SL, 250 SL < 002979 Goose-neck arm
110 810 2016 280SL, 250SL > 002980

both still available ex MB

naj


65 230SL
68 280SL

[TR]

Dick -- I'm glad to read you got the new mirror installed.  I recall well & fondly the three of us (you, David & yours truly) discussing the details & benefits of R H door mirrors.

Nice improvement for safety, eh?  Especially when the soft top is up.

Tom in Boise
'71 280SL 4-spd, signal red w/lt. tan interior, restored/enhanced

[Dick M]

Tom..
I'm still trying to adjust to the new look (no pun) of the car with the added mirror.  I also replaced the driver side mirror glass and purchased new eyeglasses.... the three combined makes a huge difference.

Next step, working with David Pease, is to have a convex glass made to overlay the right side mirror to give a wider angle of view.

Tom, start planning our next trip... never too early.


Dick M
1970 280SL

[Ed Cave]

We'll forgive you Dick, it wasn't much of a pun anyway.

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Ed Cave
Atlanta, GA


1971 280SL
1973 911S
2004 A4 3.0
2006 GS430

[TheEngineer]

The right hand side mirror is a wonderful thing to have and the door already has a doubler installed. The location will be the same as on the driver's door (at least on my 280SL). But these mirrors come with a flat glass. I wanted a convex glass like on my newer cars: Therefore I bought a convex truck mirror. That is a very common part. It was large enough to cut out the Mercedes mirror shape. A glass shop cut it and ground it to the same size. They were quite apprehensive doing it, but I assured the owner I wouldn't seize all his assets if he broke the mirror. Now I have a convex mirror and it works great. Looks good too. Makes the car look symetrical. But wouldn't you know: I found a convex mirror in the junk yard. Nobody can tell me where it came from. They just had it. I took it to the Mercedes Dealer and asked. They didn't know. A mystery! Yes, it was in a W113044 frame, but for the L.H. side, but other models also had that squarish shape: 280SEL 4.5, 108 068,018, 067. Wanna picture?

[Dick M]

Was the mirror from the junck yard in a W113 frame?

Dick M
1970 280SL

[TR]

Dick -- Yes, we should begin thinking about the next trip.  Hopefully wine will again be involved!

Tom in Boise
'71 280SL 4-spd, signal red w/lt. tan interior, restored/enhanced

[blairwag]

I purchased a right side rear view mirror from Tom Hansen at Caliber Motors in California. With our 10-15% discount they beat any price around. I paid $59.86 (+shipping) for the mirror in June of 2004.  Now, Tom is no longer with Caluber, but there's another fellow there, I think his name is Joe. And he's not only friendly and helpful, he helps out with the prices too. So, if you're still looking for the mirror, give the guys at Caliber a call.

Installing it was a breeze. It's not as easy to adjust it, as the power mirrors in my '94 Explorer, but, it's still pretty cool. Shame that they didn't make it with convex glass. The mirror is really not that helpful. I have it on there because I like the symetry.


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William Blair Wagner: blairwag@earthlink.net
Education is not always knowing the answer,
...but rather knowing where to look for it!
1971 280SL US Automatic
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[hands_aus]

'our' 10-15% discount?

edit....Blair, how do I get a 10-15% discount from Caliber Motors?

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

[Dick M]

If someone buys the passenger side mirror for $59 (I paid $95) I'm going to be really upset with myself....


Dick M
1970 280SL

[norton]

Hi Bob  You get the discount by being a MBUSA member.

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

[hands_aus]

Hey Mike,
thanks for the reply.
I wonder if they will accept my Australia Qld MB Club membership?
I will ask.

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