Author Topic: Anyone know a part number or availability for these little plugs? (Read 7722 times)

zoegrlh · « **Reply #50 on:** April 14, 2024, 14:07:44 »

BobH plugs do look more like the originals once he did the modifications. I am sure that there will be members in USA that would want more of the original look. However if you vs are comfortable with the ACE, yes they are in the bulk parts Ben’s. Bob

afibbe · « **Reply #51 on:** April 14, 2024, 17:59:35 »

Vintage Euro Parts is a company that likes to find vendors that will make parts if there is a market for them. Based on all the people on this post, I would think there is the need. I would contact them and see if they can make the parts.

EMAIL: Sales@vintageeuroparts.com

BobH · « **Reply #52 on:** April 15, 2024, 16:35:45 »

Quote from: Benz280 on April 12, 2024, 13:17:37

Ill take a set also.
Can you post a photo of the one's you have .
Thanks

Quote from: merrill on April 11, 2024, 13:54:17

hi BobH
if you send a batch to the states I'd be interested in a set.

thank you

I have a batch to send to mtoomey (Mark), but i can't get an address for him

If i send them to either Merrill or Benz280, will you forward some onto Mark when we get an address for him?

Thanks

Pawel66 · « **Reply #53 on:** April 27, 2024, 17:14:11 »

I found one original plug on the passenger side. Those found by BobH are a very good match, you just need to gently cut off the "collar" and, if you see fit, shorten them a bot form the collar side with a knife. Then they look like original in my opinion.

Side question: I wonder if those plugs were installed on the outside of the chairs or also on the inside? I would not be surprised if it was only outside - you basically do not see the inner side of the chairs in that place. Always a saving to leave them unplugged...

Anybody found them on the inside of the chairs (in original chairs)?

rwmastel · « **Reply #54 on:** April 28, 2024, 01:29:22 »

Quote from: mtoomey on April 15, 2024, 19:09:35

I apologize for not sending address earlier!

Mark Toomey
22 Riverview Place
Scituate, MA 02066

This is not a secure site!!! Everyone on the internet now has access to your name & address.

Kevkeller · « **Reply #55 on:** April 28, 2024, 21:44:38 »

Quote from: mtoomey on April 15, 2024, 19:09:35

I apologize for not sending address earlier!

Mark Toomey
22 Riverview Place
Scituate, MA 02066

I used to live in Cohasset across from the old Hugo’s restaurant.

RichardPercival · « **Reply #56 on:** April 29, 2024, 16:27:19 »

Pawel, I found one chair that had both - The passenger seat with the kinder seat behind it. Whereas the drivers seat had neither. Impossible to tell but my thought was that maybe they got knocked off on that side as it is the only one that gets tilted forward frequently to put things back there. The kinder seat is so pressed against the back of the passenger side that it is rarely moved and so the plugs were 'un-interrupted'

Of course anyone could have moved them at any point too!

I don't personally think Mercedes would have only put the plug on the outer side - taking the seat apart, everything is so carefully repeated on the recliner mechanism with more springs than are needed to be functional - they could have saved more money there than on a plastic plug

Pawel66 · « **Reply #57 on:** April 30, 2024, 13:17:18 »

Quote from: RichardPercival on April 29, 2024, 16:27:19

I don't personally think Mercedes would have only put the plug on the outer side - taking the seat apart, everything is so carefully repeated on the recliner mechanism with more springs than are needed to be functional - they could have saved more money there than on a plastic plug

I guess you are right.

neelyrc · « **Reply #58 on:** May 01, 2024, 02:45:12 »

Quote from: Pawel66 on April 27, 2024, 17:14:11

Side question: I wonder if those plugs were installed on the outside of the chairs or also on the inside? I would not be surprised if it was only outside - you basically do not see the inner side of the chairs in that place. Always a saving to leave them unplugged...

Anybody found them on the inside of the chairs (in original chairs)?

See my reply 7 above. My car came from the factory with the plugs inside and outside.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #59 on:** May 01, 2024, 07:18:18 »

Thank you!

Davek1 · « **Reply #60 on:** May 16, 2024, 16:26:16 »

Hi all, I have received my plugs back from the 3D printers and they turned out to be a pain in the bum to get right with the colour texture and shape, but they did a great job in the end. If there was enough interest they could print off 100 at a unit price of £7 Plus P/P. Seems dear but they have to hand finish them.

RichardPercival · « **Reply #61 on:** May 16, 2024, 20:04:14 »

These look great! Not sure how to organize that though!?

RichardPercival · « **Reply #62 on:** May 16, 2024, 20:06:39 »

What was the price for you to just order a couple? Even if rather high it might be simpler to each just put in an order for the number we need with your printer - at least now they have the template so to speak!

TJMart · « **Reply #63 on:** May 16, 2024, 22:58:04 »

Quote from: Davek1 on May 16, 2024, 16:26:16

Hi all, I have received my plugs back from the 3D printers and they turned out to be a pain in the bum to get right with the colour texture and shape, but they did a great job in the end. If there was enough interest they could print off 100 at a unit price of £7 Plus P/P. Seems dear but they have to hand finish them.

Put me down for 4. Are they a proper fit? Just asking because the ones from Ace were the wrong size!

Thanks!

Tony

Davek1 · « **Reply #64 on:** May 17, 2024, 08:09:42 »

That was my worry, but they fit really well
Ill see how much it is to post to the US as I am in the UK.

AndrewB · « **Reply #65 on:** May 17, 2024, 09:25:49 »

The ones Bob H sent me fitted really well, and look very good in situ

Bob, thank you once again !

TJMart · « **Reply #66 on:** May 17, 2024, 11:50:46 »

Quote from: Davek1 on May 17, 2024, 08:09:42

That was my worry, but they fit really well
Ill see how much it is to post to the US as I am in the UK.

Thanks! Let me know.

fin230sl · « **Reply #67 on:** May 17, 2024, 13:09:05 »

Quote from: Davek1 on May 16, 2024, 16:26:16

Hi all, I have received my plugs back from the 3D printers and they turned out to be a pain in the bum to get right with the colour texture and shape, but they did a great job in the end. If there was enough interest they could print off 100 at a unit price of £7 Plus P/P. Seems dear but they have to hand finish them.

Those look nice!

Granted, I’ve never dealt with a 3D printer shop but I’d think you’d be able to get the files from them? If so, any chance posting them in the tech manual 3D printed parts section? Might be easier to just have them printed locally rather than shipping around.

Davek1 · « **Reply #68 on:** May 18, 2024, 10:21:54 »

I can ask on Monday. Sounds a good idea

zoegrlh · « **Reply #69 on:** May 20, 2024, 23:00:18 »

I would be interested in 4. Put me down on the list.

BobH · « **Reply #70 on:** May 28, 2024, 15:18:09 »

Stumbled across these when i was looking for something else, if anyone is interested

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256484120277

RichardPercival · « **Reply #71 on:** June 04, 2024, 20:31:57 »

Thanks Bob! These were crazy expensive with shipping to US or UK but looking at the pics against my original post, they look very good for size and could be the same one supplied with the larger reliner part as the seller suggests.
I jumped on ebay.de and bought them locally as with shipping to a friend in Germany it worked out at a total cost of $10 a plug which I could stand to pay lol - I can also stand waiting till December when I next head to Europe to pick them up!

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Author Topic: Anyone know a part number or availability for these little plugs? (Read 7722 times)