Gas Cap

[Lorsar]

Teahead, when did you buy yours and how much was it?  Some vendors have it with the Star for $800 and up.  The one without the star is around  $175

https://www.authenticclassics.com/230SL-250SL-280SL-Convertible-113-Chassis-s/1.htm?searching=Y&sort=13&cat=1&show=32&page=1&search=%20Gas%20cap

According to our tech manual, all were chromed for the w113 and the non chromed caps were on sedans

https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Fuel/LockingGasCap

[MikeSimon]

That is for a sedan, such as W108. They did not spend the money chroming those as they are not visible to the exterior of the car,  they are hidden behind a flap where the rear license plate mounts. It has been replaced and rekeyed.

It has been on the car since I bought it in 1982. Wonder, if it was replaced, why someone back then, would not get and original cap and rather go through the effort to re-key a sedan part.

[teahead]

Teahead, when did you buy yours and how much was it?  Some vendors have it with the Star for $800 and up.  The one without the star is around  $175

https://www.authenticclassics.com/230SL-250SL-280SL-Convertible-113-Chassis-s/1.htm?searching=Y&sort=13&cat=1&show=32&page=1&search=%20Gas%20cap

According to our tech manual, all were chromed for the w113 and the non chromed caps were on sedans

https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Fuel/LockingGasCap

I paid $212 for it.

However, it appears no more are to be had.

I just tried to buy it again and was told in a follow-up email they are going to cancel my order since it's NLA.

I'm afraid big bux will be needed if you want one w/an MB emblem on it.

[alpina]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/155492931258?fits=Model%3A280SL%7CMake%3AMercedes-Benz&hash=item243419d6ba:g:M6MAAOSwpddkIdCD

https://www.ebay.com/itm/120560032661?hash=item1c11f01b95:g:RwkAAMXQATlRaoWp&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwGwxpilAk3va6ORGDGjFHQmzV3L%2Bf4wZiVks92BQadPX6HnQvS%2Fh%2FpzKjr7ocCsOEzAAqVSrW%2FntR9QItQlwdspguSEahnqeW%2FJUL0DuWqSCVK9WYWjE%2FCE1Yuv2hlE0SbLO4PK1t%2F11EgmdHHazyixtKwdZ86V6d1uuNZSVjW8SjITFvevadCEbjQdZYuInf57AEBKdKewNIYsADQQlEFW9%2Bny97s1BJRsW2iB95u1I5krzRX8X1Z%2FdDBb%2BY8NAjw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4jV6enuYQ


https://www.ebay.com/itm/264616791489?fits=Model%3A280SL%7CMake%3AMercedes-Benz&hash=item3d9c63cdc1:g:Z4MAAOSwNYVdTXBM

[teahead]

No price on this one:

https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/w113-230sl-280sl-pagode-tankdeckel-top-/2410868751-223-16235

I'd be afraid to ask

[mmizesko]

Here's what the two sides key cap looks like:  280SL's after #10,000 or so. George at Authentic classics shows one for sale, NOS.

[teahead]

Right.

The one I got from MB a couple years ago has just the one-sided one.





 Not sure what's correct for a 70 280SL, but I'd be hard pressed to pay >$850USD for one now of either type.

[mdsalemi]

Ah, the prices. This will be like the saga of Grill Star & Barrel prices...

Some years ago, you could get a Grill Star and Barrel, new from MB, for under $400. Many members here who needed one were downright flabbergasted, shocked and aghast at such a price.

If they were still available today at anywhere NEAR that price, the line would be out the door...just saying.

[stickandrudderman]

Bizarrely, when you buy this locking cap as a stand alone item from Mercedes it comes with a one sided key but if you buy a complete lock set, which includes the locking fuel cap, then the key for the cap is two-sided. Go figure....

[rwmastel]

Bizarrely, when you buy this locking cap as a stand alone item from Mercedes it comes with a one sided key but if you buy a complete lock set, which includes the locking fuel cap, then the key for the cap is two-sided. Go figure....

Are you saying that this "NLA" gas cap is actually "A" as part of a set?  I wonder why MB would do that?  Could full car restoration (needing a full set of locks) hold a significantly higher priority for MB than servicing customers who need individual parts?  There would be more demand for the gas caps as individual parts, but if they run out then a restoration would be out of luck regarding the cap.  Interesting....   

[mmizesko]

Stick, not my experience 10 yrs ago.  Just gave Tom Hanson at MB classic center my Vin and told him i wanted 2 sided key lock.  $300 later I got the cap with star and cork seal, and set of 2 keys that fit my doors, trunk, glove box, and ignition.

Mike

[m300cab]

I have a nice old cap from a 108, it looks like the chrome but it is not chrome also.
nice cap! I've had it since 1980!

[stickandrudderman]

Stick, not my experience 10 yrs ago.  Just gave Tom Hanson at MB classic center my Vin and told him i wanted 2 sided key lock.  $300 later I got the cap with star and cork seal, and set of 2 keys that fit my doors, trunk, glove box, and ignition.

Mike

Sounds like you requested a locking fuel cap to key number. That's not something I've ever tried to do.

[1967BigBlock]

Found one, Thanks for all of the helpful reply's, not so much for the sarcastic one! And yes there is a 1967 Corvette 427 convertible, Elkhart blue exterior, Teal blue interior, original matching numbers car with correct tank sticker.

[MikeSimon]

Found one, Thanks for all of the helpful reply's, not so much for the sarcastic one! And yes there is a 1967 Corvette 427 convertible, Elkhart blue exterior, Teal blue interior, original matching numbers car with correct tank sticker.

One more time, 1967BigBlock. As someone else has also pointed out, my comment was not sarcastic and it was not directed towards you! It was my expression of disbelief about what and how people sell a car. As you seem to not want to get this, I will stay away from any of your posts, even if I would have something valuable to contribute, OK?

[teahead]

Found one,

So where did you find one?  Asking for peeps in the future if they need one too.