Mercedes-Benz Club of America

Commercial Corner, September/October 2007

Advertisements from members and non-members engaged full- or part-time in selling, buying, or trading Mercedes-Benz parts, etc. For requirements, rates, deadline information, see Trading Post instructions. Commercial ads for cars appear in the Trading Post, followed by the designation (comm.).

California Vintage Mercedes-Benz Service Shop: Offering meticulous repair and restoration, most models, pre-war through mid-1990s; routine maintenance through complete restoration. Also A/C repair and installation, all foreign and domestic; 10% off in-shop labor for MBCA members. Vintage Mercedes Service Shop, 676 S. Rainbow Rt., Sanger, CA 93657, 559-875-7604, rbe@hughes.net.

230/250/280SL Parts: New, used, rebuilt, hard to find. Free question/answer service, general info; exclusive 1963-71 W113-chassis SLs. SL-Tech, 1364 Portland Road, Arundel, ME 04046, 207-985-3001, fax 207-985-3011, www.sltechw113.com.

1955-91 Sedan Parts, New & Used: Large inventory of new and used parts for Ponton sedans, fin-bodies, 108, 114/115, 123, 126, and 201 chassis. Worldwide shipping available. Onager Corp., 789 Energy Way, Chula Vista, CA 91911, 619-421-3254, 24-hr fax 619-421-0357, badwrench7@cox.net.

Allow Us to Serve You: Models 300/b/c/d. We offer unsurpassed parts supply and service. Focusing on these vehicles for the last 32 years enables us to offer a comprehensive line of parts (new, used, reproduction, reconditioned), service manuals, parts picture catalogs. We provide superlative service, from rebuilding your components to full restoration. Our innovative engineering services include conversion from Borg-Warner automatic transmissions to newer Mercedes-Benz transmissions. Visa/MC accepted. Brooklyn Motoren Werke, Inc., 115 Market St., Brooklyn, WI 53521, 608-455-7441, fax 608-455-7442.

190SL Restorations: 190SL Services is a service and restoration company specializing in the 190SL. For information, see www.190slservices.com or call Bruce Adams or Dave Polny, 122-A Garret St., Aberdeen, NC 28387, 910-944-1702.

Book: The SL Experience: A comprehensive, 368 page SL resource book, hardbound, full color. Signed copies direct from the author, John R. Olson. Regular price $65 plus shipping at amazon.com; MBCA members subtract $10.00. Visa/MC/AmEx accepted. See book pages and table of contents at www.theslexperience.com. John R. Olson, 2020 S. Girard Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405, 612-377-0155

The SL Market Letter: A "must read" newsletter on the collectible Mercedes-Benz, all niche models, 1950-2005, desirable options, current values and trends, market place listings, collector car news, restorations and location of experts and parts. Seven-issue trial subscription, $49.00 (US Air), $59.00 (International Air). Visa/MC/AmEx accepted; longer subscriptions available. More details at www.slmarket.com. SL Market Letter, 2020 S. Girard Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405, 612-377-0155, fax 612-377-0157

Superlative Woodwork: All we do is produce superlative woodwork, honoring the intent of Daimler-Benz craftsmen. To the trade and public. M. Gregory Merrick, Old Powerhouse Restorations, 205 Water St., Mineral Point, WI 53565, 608-987-2925, mgm-@verizon.net.

1949-63 Parts, 170S to Gullwing: And all models between: luxury, economy, sport, trim, mechanical, chrome, brakes, lighting. All in stock, same-day shipping; more than 6,500 new items. Credit cards. Star Classics, Inc., 647 W. Mount Elden Lookout Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Orders: 800-644-STAR(7827), fax 877-951-4096 or www.starclassics.com.

Manuals, Manuals, Manuals: Workshop manuals, owner’s manuals, history books, all post-war models in stock; trade in your unwanted. Alex Voss, 4850 37th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118, 206-721-3077, toll-free 888-380-9277, fax 206-721-3055, www.books4cars.com.

Jack Pad Tool: Snaps into chassis jacking point. Avoid damaging side skirts or undercarriage when using floor jack. The W203 tool fits W203, W209, W211 and W219 chassis. A separate W221 tool fits W221, W216, W251 and W164 models. $32.95 postage paid. Ohio residents add 6.25% sales tax. Details at www.reverselogic.us/jackpad. Reverse Logic Limited, 6405 Hopkins Road, Mentor, OH 44060, 216-235-8584, fredgwinn@earthlink.net.

Miscellaneous Parts: 14-inch M-B steel wheel w/Michelin XWX tire - fits early 1970s M-B - ideal for concours spare tire - $25; Driveshaft support for W202 Part # 202 420 04 81 $42; New heat-A/C switch for 114/early 107 models - $95; a/c switch with capillary tube for early 114/107/others - $95; 190E cam chain tensioner - $25; 108 window motors: new (1) $149; used (2) $95; 126 H/L glass right (used) $10; Monovalve assembly (new) for 126 w/heated windshield $89; 123 right front window mechanism (new) $89; set of black floor mats for 140 LWB - new - $80; 103 engine fan bearing and mount - $99; 103 Fan clutch - $98; 140 and 210 blower motor w/speed control $395 exchange; Vacuum switchover valve 124 800 07 78 $69.00; Injector - cold start 102 070 01 46 $99.00 Fits 102, 103, 104 engines; Engine anti-noise panel - 300SE/SEL (126) used $40; 124 models $75; OE radio speaker fader control w/harness fits 108, 109,111 $100; Pioneer CDX-FM627S 6-CD changer w/remote $150. All plus shipping. George Murphy, 865-482-9175, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time. perfanalysis@comcast.net

Rare Books: Walter Gotschke & The Mercedes-Benz Racing Car, 29 glorious watercolor prints, autographed, leatherbound, 1980, $600. The Star and The Laurel, by Kimes, DBAG's centennial history, new in box, 1986, $140; C111 Experimental Cars, Frere/Weitmann, new in box, 1981, $100. Quicksilver, British study of 1934-39 Mercedes-Benz GP cars, new $59.95. Earthly Paradise, Yamagata's flower-painted 220 Cabriolets, new $100. Mercedes-Benz Buyers Guide, Barrett, out-of-print, new, $19.95. Other scarce titles; call with needs. Visa/MC. Frank Barrett, Toad Hall Motorbooks, 1235 Pierce St., Lakewood, CO 80214, 303-235-0116, www.toadhallbook.com.