Author Topic: need source for u shaped clip (Read 17945 times)

merrill · « **on:** April 15, 2008, 18:54:25 »

I am trying to find a replacement clip for the one in the photos.
it looks like 2 u shaped pieces of metal connected at the center of the u.
this clip holds the radiator overflow tube in place over the passenger side heater tube.

I sent a photo to the mb classic center with no reply.
also searched bud benz web site and sls.

thanks in advance
matt

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Matt
Austin Tx
66 230 sl - "white"
78 300 D - Blue
98 C230

merrill · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2008, 18:47:53 »

Here are some photos of the bracket in the car.

If anyone has the part number pls let me konw

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Matt
Austin Tx
66 230 sl - "white"
78 300 D - Blue
98 C230

psmith · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2008, 23:17:56 »

Great looking engine Matt. Is that new cad plating? If you find that clip please order one for me as mine broke too. Do you want my broken clip? Maybe you could put together the good parts with a pop rivet.

Pete S.

merrill · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2008, 08:34:29 »

Pete,
I wish that was a photo of my engine bay. I found that photo online.

Someday I will have my engine bay finished out

Matt

Matt
Austin Tx
66 230 sl - "white"
78 300 D - Blue
98 C230

66andBlue · « **Reply #4 on:** April 26, 2008, 11:33:51 »

quote:
Originally posted by psmith

... If you find that clip please order one for me as mine broke too. ...

Contact Dave Gallon (see vendors list), he'll sell you one.

Alfred
1966 blue 230SL automatic

TR · « **Reply #5 on:** April 26, 2008, 22:39:38 »

Dave Gallon is outstanding.

quote:
Originally posted by 66andBlue

quote:
Originally posted by psmith

... If you find that clip please order one for me as mine broke too. ...

Contact Dave Gallon (see vendors list), he'll sell you one.

Alfred
1966 blue 230SL automatic

Tom in Boise
'71 280SL 4-spd, signal red w/lt. tan interior, restored/enhanced

merrill · « **Reply #6 on:** July 01, 2008, 16:23:46 »

Dave Gallon identified the part for me.
the part # is 000 995 00 65

according to Dave this part is only correct for 230 sl's

66andBlue · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2010, 01:30:09 »

I am reviving this topic because a member of the German group is asking whether it is worthwhile to reproduce this double-headed clamp. He would have to buy 100 in order to offer it to members for Euro 16 = about $22.
Anyone out there who needs one for a 230SL/250SL?

Mike Hughes · « **Reply #8 on:** April 24, 2010, 20:52:50 »

Can you revive the photos to remind us what the clip looks like?

66andBlue · « **Reply #9 on:** April 24, 2010, 21:04:02 »

Attached are the pix,
and this one shows where it is located:
http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/merrill/2008415205232_clip2.jpg

Mike Hughes · « **Reply #10 on:** May 08, 2010, 15:06:19 »

This would indeed be a worthwhile item to reproduce. I have thought of using a more modern plastic version from a Japanese make vehicle on my Pagoda, but an original style item would be even better!

jacovdw · « **Reply #11 on:** May 27, 2010, 09:47:13 »

I would also be interested in buying one of these clips should an effort be made to reproduce them.

66andBlue · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2013, 17:14:20 »

The double-headed clamp is available again from one of our members here for 20Euro plus shipping (I believe).
Write to: info@pagode-markt.de

Memmo · « **Reply #13 on:** June 25, 2013, 18:48:00 »

Hello,

I am offering the double-clips.
The price is 25 Euro + 4 Euro shipping.
I offered the double-clips at first in our german pagoda forum for 20 Euro, but I had to raise the price.

Thanks,
Memmo

mdsalemi · « **Reply #14 on:** June 25, 2013, 19:51:09 »

I don't know about that price...from anyone.

Looks to me like a couple of very inexpensive clips, riveted together with two washers in between. That's what I'm seeing...

66andBlue · « **Reply #15 on:** June 25, 2013, 20:25:43 »

Wow Michael,
you outdid yourself again!
Where do you find the correct spring steel and the correctly sized rivet?
Of course you can find some odd looking clamps, and you might not even need rivets to put them together, probably a rubber band or perhaps some chewing gum might just be about perfect.

Try to make a replica and show and tell us, will ya please?

Memmo · « **Reply #16 on:** June 25, 2013, 21:24:00 »

Quote from: mdsalemi on June 25, 2013, 19:51:09

I don't know about that price...from anyone.

Looks to me like a couple of very inexpensive clips, riveted together with two washers in between. That's what I'm seeing...

Hi,

it is no problem, you can use what you like. Some people are happy to get the chance to buy them.
I have sold more than 40 in the german Forum. Why no other Seller offer them? Because it is much work to make the double-clip in the perfect quality.

Memmo

mdsalemi · « **Reply #17 on:** June 25, 2013, 21:55:19 »

Quote from: 66andBlue on June 25, 2013, 20:25:43

Wow Michael,
you outdid yourself again!
Where do you find the correct spring steel and the correctly sized rivet?
Of course you can find some odd looking clamps, and you might not even need rivets to put them together, probably a rubber band or perhaps some chewing gum might just be about perfect.
Try to make a replica and show and tell us, will ya please?

I will do my best to make one, and if I succeed (I am not generally in the hose-clamp buying mode) I'll post it here. But who ever is making them, at 40 euros they ought to be properly plated, don't you think? Black paint? Come on, not even remotely close.

I'm not sure precisely what your photos are of either, but there are hand rivet tools a whole lot easier to use for those that want to make a few of something, or one. Heck, we have folks here doing their own body work and paint work!

Memmo · « **Reply #18 on:** June 25, 2013, 23:45:47 »

Hi Michael,
Sorry for my english, but you must learn to read.
I have sold more than 40 pieces not 40 Euro!

Good luck I am looking forward to see your part.

Memmo

mdsalemi · « **Reply #19 on:** June 26, 2013, 12:10:46 »

I love the insults from the Germans...

Yes, my mistake, 40 pieces, not 40 Euros. 29 Euros, post paid. That's nearly $38 and still quite expensive.
Also, another mistake--after looking closely, it appears as if the clamp is not painted black, but black oxide finish.

With all the complaints directed towards MB about parts prices, this still is a simple part, and quite costly. I would suggest that rising parts price complaints should not be limited to Mercedes-Benz.

Memmo · « **Reply #20 on:** June 26, 2013, 13:29:12 »

Michael,

you are stupid in my opinion.
Change your Hoby and buy a plastik Car or Build yourself a Car.
Quality is not cheap, it is expensive but only for you!

Memmo · « **Reply #21 on:** June 26, 2013, 13:34:34 »

Michael,

you talk like womens at drinking coffee!
Don't talk show me your quality part.
You are also blind, the Part is not painted, is is chemical make black. I didn't know the english Word for it.

Make them and I will laugh!

)))))))

69280sl · « **Reply #22 on:** June 26, 2013, 16:58:40 »

No need for personal insults.

Brings to mind the expression "you can always tell a German, but you can't tell him much".

Gus

Memmo · « **Reply #23 on:** June 26, 2013, 18:00:19 »

I am Sorry, but what is the Problem?
If he want he can buy if he didn't want why he talk to much.
When the part it is an easy product, why nobody make it since some years.
Michael is the problem, he make trouble for nothing. A lot of people can talk but not all can make what they talk.

Memmo

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #24 on:** June 26, 2013, 20:25:02 »

Micheal, you can be a bit too aggressive at times.

There are plenty of people in this world who don't have the skill or ability to make something from scratch so please don't knock those that can. If you can't say anything nice, say nothing at all.

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Author Topic: need source for u shaped clip (Read 17945 times)

psmith

TR

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