Battery Hold Down

[rb6667]

Anybody have a picture of what the battery hold down looks like on a 68 280SL. Also, are the parts still available? My battery just sits on the battery tray loose.

Thanks in a advance.

rb6667

rb6667

67SS Chevelle
67SS Nova
67 Malibu
68 280SL

[thelews]

'67 250 SL, don't know if it's the same.





John Lewenauer
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual

[hauser]

Anyone know why MB hasn't gone to a mainenance-free battery?

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

[rb6667]

Very good pictures John  Thank you.  Is this part still available?  If so, does anyone have a part #?

Thanks again,

RB6667

rb6667

67SS Chevelle
67SS Nova
67 Malibu
68 280SL

[Naj ✝︎]

quote:Originally posted by rb6667

Very good pictures John  Thank you.  Is this part still available?  If so, does anyone have a part #?

Thanks again,

RB6667

rb6667

67SS Chevelle
67SS Nova
67 Malibu
68 280SL

Frame  113 540 0023
J bolt 186 541 0124
nut    N 304032 006008


 

quote:
Anyone know why MB hasn't gone to a mainenance-free battery?

1969 280sl 5 spd

They have, but show cars get points docked for using them  :?:
naj

68 280SL

[rb6667]

Naj, Thanks very much.  I'll get these ordered.  I do not care for aftermarket, anything goes  parts for these old cars. As noted in my signature line, I also have several GM cars that have all the factory equipment that is visible to the eye.  Goodies are hidden.

rb6667

rb6667

67SS Chevelle
67SS Nova
67 Malibu
68 280SL

[Mike Hughes]

quote:Originally posted by hauser

Anyone know why MB hasn't gone to a mainenance-free battery?

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

The battery pictured is the recommended M-B replacement for the original Varta battery supplied when our SLs were new and still has the filler caps.  It runs about $160.  It is different from the modern maintenance-free batteries M-B supplies for the modern models and has to be ordered in from the Classic Center.  MBCA Concours judges will deduct points if something other than an M-B battery is fitted.

I just had to replace the 8 year old M-B battery in my 230SL.  They ordered it at 4:30 in the afternoon and called me at 11:00 the next morning to say it was in!  The only difference between this one and the one that finally lost its "oomph" is that the old one had a slightly different part number and still had a "Varta" label on top.  Curiously enough, when the parts guy at the M-B dealer across the street was looking up the battery for me he discovered another part number for an M-B rubber-case replacement battery that only runs $669.00! You should have seen his jaw drop!  Lord knows if it is actually available, and I wasn't about to ante up the $$$ to find out!  That seems a bit stiff a price to pay for authenticity, but on the other hand those who have to have original pattern firewall padding for their early model 230SLs may need to get one!  ;^)

- Mike Hughes  -ô¿ô-
  1966 230SL Auto P/S
  Havanna Brown (408)
  Light Beige (181)
  Cream M-B Tex (121)

[Bob G ✝︎]

This may come as a sureprise next time you order a Merceddes Battery from your dealer. the manufactor is Interstate who also  supply Lexus with there batterys. Moral of the story go to your local interstate battery dealer and pick up the battery at ahlf price and ready to go. Thee dealer does not supply the acid for the battery and charge it.

Bob Geco

[Mike Hughes]

quote:Originally posted by Bob G

This may come as a sureprise next time you order a Merceddes Battery from your dealer. the manufactor is Interstate who also  supply Lexus with there batterys. Moral of the story go to your local interstate battery dealer and pick up the battery at ahlf price and ready to go. Thee dealer does not supply the acid for the battery and charge it.

Bob Geco

I'm not surprised at all that MBUSA would source M-B labeled batteries from a good domestic supplier like Interstate.  However, the M-B battery I bought for my Pagoda two weeks ago for Christmas was topped up and fully charged when I picked it up.

- Mike Hughes  -ô¿ô-
  1966 230SL Auto P/S
  Havanna Brown (408)
  Light Beige (181)
  Cream M-B Tex (121)