R107 Euro Parts# needed

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190E 16V

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I'm hoping some members can help me out.

I've been on this site for several years, just lurking.

I am a long term W124 500E owner, but I just bought a 1987 560SL at auction as well. It arrives tomorrow.

It will need some paint and minor front end repairs. I would like to take the opportunity to change the NA bumpers and headlights to Euro spec.

Being on the wrong side of the pond, in Canada, I am unable to get any Parts# to order Euro style headlight assemblies.

If one of you kind gents could help me out, that would be fabulous. I believe all years of R107 SL's would fit.

Thanks again.

190E 16V
 
You're correct that all bumpers are the same. Fronts are in two pieces and rears are three + the joining caps and mounting irons. Not sure if the underlying strengthening beams are the same as the US bumpers but if not you'll need them as well. You're now on the realms of mega money. The chrome is just a cap and fits to an underlying U shaped beam with small screws.

Headlights might be more of a problem since in the UK they dip to the left. Right dip might be available with a search as that's what's on continental Euro cars. French/German etc.

The place to try is The SL Shop - Europes leading Mercedes-Benz SL Specialist under their spares page.

That'll give you some idea of pricing. Not cheap. Secondhand is not available unless you want the UK rust as well. ;)

If you're still interested and the SL Shop won't ship I can maybe help with that. Not till mid Feb however.
 
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Also try SLS in Germany, who I think have better claim to the title of leading European SL specialist for parts, but make sure you are sitting down when you check prices.
 
Also try SLS in Germany, who I think have better claim to the title of leading European SL specialist for parts, but make sure you are sitting down when you check prices.

Used to be Charles. Until Mercedes withdrew their support for parts. If you click on any large item you'll find it is 'unobtainable'. They still have stock of the bolts and washers but that's about it. I'm no great fan of the SL Shop and a lot of their stuff is repro but they do have stock.


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I stand corrected.

It's a real shame about MB parts support. The SL is such a statement car with numerous examples around that it looks to me to be a sad thing that MB can't support it. What surprises me slightly is that if a UK supplier can organise repros, why can't a supplier in a market with way more customers?
 
Could also try Shaun at MB Poole the official classic parts centre. I have ordered many parts for my 107 never had a problem. But as Charles has already said "make sure your sitting down"
 
Your best bet is probably used parts in excellent condition, hard to find yes but some stuff is NLA new or astronomically priced.
 

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