Engine bay

[peterm]

Just purchased covers for the, wells where the shocks attach in the engine bay(pardon my ignorance) on ebay.  I have seen these on very few cars but they add a nicely finished look. They came with clips any suggestion on how to install.  thanks   peter

[Douglas]

Peter,

Those covers will fit just fine, but they're actually not a 280 SL item. They were used on 230 SLs and perhaps even some 250 SLs.

As for installation, I think they just snap into place.

Douglas Kim
New York
USA

[peterm]

I defer to the expert.  I do expect that they will act to prevent accumulation of water/debris in this area with its attendant decay.  Its curious they stopped using these, I would imagine long term they would be valuable protective device.  Glad to see you back Doug- have you abandoned your quest for a Porsche and are back looking for a 113 with a kinderseat?

[Jonny B]

I believe these were deleted at the big change in the 250 SL production about VIN ending 2980. I agree that they add a very nice finished look to the engine bay.

Jonny B
1967 250SL Auto

[hands_aus]

I have them on my 250sl (#000114).

I use the LH Side well to carry spare fuses and the old points removed when I installed my Pertronix unit.

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

[Douglas]

Peter,

I'm happy to be here and consider myself to be an enthusiast who is still between Pagodas. No plans for a Porsche, although a 356 will be in the garage at some point. These days I have been looking at roadsters to purchase, but they have all been manufactured by Fisher-Price.... :-)

I do agree that the covers over those subframe mounts/shock towers are a nice touch that was lost on the later cars. I remember always finding sand in that area even after driving on the cleanest roads. Guess that area attracts a lot of road grit.

Douglas Kim
New York
USA

[66andBlue]

quote:Originally posted by peterm

Just purchased covers for the, wells where the shocks attach in the engine bay(pardon my ignorance) on ebay.  .... peter

Peter,
you must be happy. Look for how much they going now, and the bidding isn't even over yet!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&item=330008574837&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

Alfred
1966 blue 230SL automatic

[Raymond]

The price is ridiculous!  I just bought a pair from the local dealer for $19.95 each.  Okay, they didn't come with the clips.  That must be the difference.

Ray
'68 280SL 4-spd Coupe

[psmith]

I found one at a junk yard, couple of bucks, tops.

Pete S.

[66andBlue]

quote:Originally posted by Raymond

The price is ridiculous!  I just bought a pair from the local dealer for $19.95 each.  Okay, they didn't come with the clips.  That must be the difference.

Raymond, "ridiculous" is more than correct.
The pair on eBay has now reached $177.50 [:0][:0]  
P.T. Barnum must be dancing in his grave.
SLS sells 1 cover for Euro 11 and 1 clip for Euro 0.35.

Alfred
1966 blue 230SL automatic

[Bob G ✝︎]

WOO!! talking about inflaction. I have a set  of the sub frame covers and think they are usefull . When washing my SLthat is exactly were the water collects if they are not on. Sound like I my have to duplicate this part as well as the hub-cap stencil.

Bob Geco

[66andBlue]

Short term inflation?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270013146207

Alfred
1966 blue 230SL automatic