R171 wings

[Gollom]

Sue's SLK has the beginnings of the usual issue on these cars of rust at the front of the wings - one is fairly visibly bubbling and the other is just starting.

Of course in the old days, someone would cut out the bad bit and weld in a good bit - but I understand that this is not really practical/cost-effective nowadays?? So looks as if we will have to get 2 new ones

Are "pattern" parts available given the age of SLK's? Guessing that MB prices would be on the high side! I do see used ones for sale, but that strikes me as a false economy.

Or anybody near Preston handy with a welding torch?

 

[Gollom]

Any comments please?

 

[Notwen]

Not sure about patten wings for the 171, but I recall the genuine ones are around £250 each

 

[Gollom]

Not sure about patten wings for the 171, but I recall the genuine ones are around £250 each

Not sure that deserves a like! LOL

Do the guys who were handy cutting out rust and welding on new metal no longer exist?

 

[grober]

Slight change in wings from chassis no F081917--- date 19.06.2005 supposedly?

 

[Gollom]

Slight change in wings from chassis no F081917--- date 19.06.2005 supposedly?

Sue's is 2004 so should be OK. Hoping to find a welder TBH!

 

[clk320x]

Used wings are £50 ish. Obviously you have to add paint on top of that. Probably £100 for paint each

 

[grober]

How about these guys in Barnsley know nothing about them but seem to tick all the boxes when you see the projects they have worked on??
Home - The Prestige Body Shop

• The Prestige Body Shop, 115 Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley,
  
• South Yorkshire S70 5TA
• Phone: 01226 742064

 

[grober]

How about these guys in Barnsley seem to tick all the boxes when you see the projects they have worked on??

Mercedes 190E Cosworth - Projects - The Prestige Body Shop

 

[Gollom]

Used wings are £50 ish. Obviously you have to add paint on top of that. Probably £100 for paint each

But aren't I likely to have the rust problem by using second hand wings?