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johnk

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Bracket Color
« on: October 11, 2019, 00:22:53 »
My bracket that mounts the small radio fuse box to the voltage regulator on the right inner fender well looks like it was made by an 8th grader learning how to use a metal saw so I need to make a new one. It appears to have been painted the body color but its obvious its not the original bracket. Should these be body color? I read an old post on this site that referred to one being black, but certainly not CAD like when they come with a new fuse box.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks gents
John K
John Krystowski
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Re: Bracket Color
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2019, 00:31:43 »
Silver color.  250 in first pic.  280 in next.
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johnk

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Re: Bracket Color
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2019, 01:00:09 »
Thanks. Cad plated (w/o the yellow) or are they painted?
John Krystowski
Avon Ohio
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2016 Jag F-Type R sold june 2021
1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS For sale
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Re: Bracket Color
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2019, 01:07:51 »
I guess silver CAD.  The pros on forum can chime in.

Mine (second pic) was painted and clear coated to mimic. First pic is a $225k car(asking price😀)
1969 280sl (Aug 1968 build)
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johnk

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Re: Bracket Color
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2019, 02:58:14 »
well yours looks just as good!
John Krystowski
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1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS For sale
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Re: Bracket Color
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2019, 02:59:32 »
You said it. I didn't.  🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Re: Bracket Color
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2019, 03:37:03 »
This listing’s description has all the dimensions you need to make one. Or you could just buy it. Original color/plating was silver. Either zinc or nickel.
https://www.authenticclassics.com/Fuse-Box-With-Bracket-Mercedes-230SL-280SL-p/auth-007124.htm
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Re: Bracket Color
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2019, 02:44:37 »
Thanks Tyler. Definately can use the dimensions. Problem with buying new though is I still have to remove the bracket to paint or plate it.
John Krystowski
Avon Ohio
1968 Euro 280sl under restoration
2016 Jag F-Type R sold june 2021
1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS For sale
2008 E350
2007 GL 450
2019 BMW 540