Author Topic: where can i buy an ignition key tumbler and chrome sleeve cover  (Read 2763 times)

thecarappraiser

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thanks to some low life trying to steal my 66 230sl luckily failing due to a battery isolator i am now left with a missing ignition barrel and the chrome sleeve cover, any ideas where i can find one? i have been looking around and the sleeve cover and it is a bit elusive, maybe because its called something else? any ideas
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neil

Jonny B

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Re: where can i buy an ignition key tumbler and chrome sleeve cover
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2016, 13:39:56 »
Not sure what you are looking for, is this one of the items?
http://www.authenticclassics.com/Mercedes-Ignition-Switch-Trim-Ring-Early-p/auth-002821.htm

And this from Buds Benz
https://www.budsbenz.com/catalog/230-250-280-sl/t-dash
(Item T228-095A)?
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Re: where can i buy an ignition key tumbler and chrome sleeve cover
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2016, 18:16:49 »
If they managed to get the chrome collar off and the tumbler out than more than likely the ignition housing is also damaged.
Your only chance may be the Classic Center
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thecarappraiser

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Re: where can i buy an ignition key tumbler and chrome sleeve cover
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2016, 19:51:29 »
yes its not the trim ring but the actual collar that fits over the ignition lock housing, i think classic center maybe my only option