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Hi Guys
I am a newbie here. This is my second post, posted previously in the spanner tech section. Here's my question for ya!!!
Anybody know of a good supplier of replacement/repair panels for the W114 / W115 Mercedes that are based in the Uk please. Many Thanks in advance to all that can help me.
Regards
Garageraver
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1972 W115 MercedesBenzBoy
@benzboy
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Hadrian used to make a lot of panels for the W114/5, including front wings, sills, door bottoms, rear arch panels and suchlike, but I think since they've been taken over by new owners, they've stopped selling a lot of it and just concentrate on panels for moderns. Sad, as their website used to have a whole classics section full of interesting obsolete panels. www.carpanels.com (who I think may be the new owners of Hadrian?) have some panels on their website for the W114/5. If you've got deep pockets you can still get panels from Mercedes. They'll be top quality and use the thicker gauge steel that the original panels were made in. Prices can be eye-watering though. What panels are you looking for?
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Hiya Benz Boy
Looking like the lower door skins have had some repair in the past. Rear valance has a bit of a crusty patch also. Haven't really had a good poke around yet, waiting to get her on a ramp for a full inspection. RE: wheel offset you answered in the tech section that I posted, I think my wheels are from a W123 as MB part no starts 123 also I have a feeling that the offset is 29mm as 29 is stamped on the rim, no mention of 20 or 30 anywhere. Could this be right. Gotta get it right for my spacers as the wheels I bought are 45mm offest 17 x 7.5 nch rim.
Thanks again I will try carpanels.com
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berendd
Europe
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Last Edit: Jan 4, 2014 22:53:34 GMT by berendd
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I used Cleveland Panels for parts for mine; they were the best price at the time. They aren't showing anything earlier than W123s on their site now, but that may mean they have some dusty bargains hiding away somewhere!
Also, Auto-Panels at Castleford do stuff for these.
Joe
On the subject of wheel spacers; if you have the wheels already, why not screw in a few lengths of stud into your hub and then shim the wheel with washers until you get the desired fit. Doing this, you can also check your front wheel for clearance on lock - handy if you're going up in wheel size and down on the springs. Then simply measure the thickness of washers and get your spacers to suit.
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Last Edit: Jan 5, 2014 9:10:17 GMT by Deleted
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Hey Joe
Thanks for that. Why did I not think about that, seems to me to be great idea. Had already found Castleford Auto Panels, but am yet to receive a reply from them on what they have in stock. Will keep you guys posted.
Thanks
Garageraver
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