In this 32-minute, very detailed video, Kent will show you how you can fix some heavy rust pitting and small rust-out holes in the trunk of your classic Benz. This technique also works on floors and under body panels.
You can not believe how easy it is to move and adjust your old seat after lubrication the tracks with this amazing lubricant! You will receive two full tubes plus the extension nozzle. This is more than enough lube to do the seats with four tracks on each side.
GOOD used shoulder harness latch mechanism complete with rail holder and black plastic cover. MAKE SURE your LATCH HOLE is like the one below. Later latches had a smaller slot.
Just so you know, not all parts shown will fit in all years and models of the W108 and W109. There may even be some “stray parts” here that belong to other chassis. These are parts that Kent has collected over the past 25 years.
These fit all W116 from 1973 to 1980. You will often find these bent or broken. Door panel must be removed to replace them.
Many of these, especially along the bottom of the hard are hard and brittle and will break when removing the panel. Tilt and twist to remove and install in the holde. Sold in a bag of 24.
In this 17-minute video instruction, Kent walks you through the steps to install his door liner kit using thick, clear, and high-quality plastic sheets on both front and rear doors. A W123 sedan is shown here, but the principles are similar for other chassis.
Think age here. Many of these shifters on our classic Mercedes are starting to get loose inside the shifter, and when the old bushings fail, you will get a lot of slop side to side when you shift between gears. Note: These bushings are different from the bushing that go on the shift levers.
Applies to 2002 to 2006 R230 SL 500 with ABC suspension- After watching all the videos and reading forums, I bet you never thought it would be this easy!
In this 6+ minute video, Kent will demonstrate how to locate and cut out 3-inch (approx.) holes in your trunk carpet to allow you to remove the bolts and the wire attached to the top of your ABC strut. Then you can replace it or install coil-over shocks in their place.
If your front seat fore and aft adjustment handle is cracked or broken, we have the right replacement upgrade for you, which is stronger and more comfortable to pull on. This is a beginner DIY job on most seats. You cut and chisel the old handle off and bolt on this new handle.
Replace your old and worn knob with this inexpensive genuine Mercedes part.
This is the actual carpet piece you will receive.
These are very high quality bolts. Same 8mm thread and small 10mm head as the originals. 8 is enough for two front seats.
This is a sample of the nut plate they go into on the back attach point on the W123 front seats.
You can purchase these individually, but you might want to consider replacing all four at the same time. If one is broken others are not far behind. Watch Kent's video below to see what happened to him and why he decided to manufacture these himself.
Recent new lid replacement. No cracks or damage. Comes with box, screws and seal.
This replacement part that we make here in our own shop is built stronger with a solid core pin so it will not break off like the originals ( See 560SL wood below for reference ). The original is only stapled on and is prone to fall off with age.
Study the picture carefully. These are the miscellaneous parts you will receive. Some are very hard to find in any hardware store!
This 10-minute instructional video will show you how to remove the center shift cover wood piece, replace the broken pin in the back, and reinstall the cover back into your W123.
Fits all models 1976 to 1985 with a wood shift cover. 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 230E 280E and 280TE. A very common issue that plagues almost all W123s. The factory pin in the back on the wood shift cover seems to always break off, leaving the wood piece loose in the center console.
Very good used parts as shown. No tears, burn marks, or rips, and clean. Study the picture carefully. This is the actual set you will receive.
Bag of misc. hardware and bolts from the removal of the left front and rear door panels and some interior components. Look at the picture carefully, what you see is what you get.
Sold as a set of two for the right and left side. Either one can be used for either side, but if the bend goes down, it is easier to operate. See the picture below to compare it to the original. We think this one works better due to the offset and the longer handle.
Very hard to find with the pull tab intact for the chrome inside handle. Most are broken off. If this mechanism is all corroded you may not even get your hatch open. This one came out of a very clean wagon with no corrosion and the mechanism operates smoothly. Chrome handle not included.
There are a number of things that can go wrong with a W123 instrument cluster.
In the video instruction, Kent will show you the step-by-step procedure on how to safely remove the instrument cluster from the dash. It will require our special dash pull tools that can be purchased separately.
This assembly has a new tumbler installed with two keys included. It will fit the 1980 to 1985 240D, 300D, 300CD, and 300TD. It will also fit the 1981 to 1985 300SD and the 1986 to 1987 300SDL.
Center console wood as shown includes switches in the shifter cover. The wood is good, but the clear finish has multiple cracks. So to look nice, it should be finished with some new clear coat. The window switches appear to be newer and rock smoothly but have NOT been tested.
Tired of trying to get your bent dash wood to stick to the dash? Have you tried to glue it or use tape only to have it loosen or fall off again? This new kit Kent put together will solve the loose dash wood problem once and for all.
This is a very common problem on the W123. The wood will just fall off someday. Worse when the car is left outside or in a hot climate.
Not perfect but working properly. The frame is slightly bent as most but this one is not binding or grinding. Almost impossible to find rear ones perfect...
This is in exceptional condition for a driver's door window. Way above average. Straight and very smooth working. Appears to be an OE replacement. Super hard to find one this nice.
Way above average. Appears to have been a replacement. Straight and very smooth working. Only one available. This unit has been fully lubricated by Kent and is ready to install.
This is a cool factory tool. Please see your owner's handbook to learn more about how to use it. In many of these old cars it has long since been lost.
In order for this tool to work your Benz has to have this exact type of cable drive assembly.
This is a selection of used parts mostly removed from a 1958 220S. They should fit most 6 CYLINDER Ponton sedans. No specific description will be given on each part. There is no guarantee that all the parts will fit the described vehicle (mistakes can happen). Study the picture carefully.
This is a selection of used parts removed from a 1972 280SE sedan. No specific description will be given for each part. There is no guarantee that all the parts will fit the described vehicle (mistakes can happen). Study the picture carefully. What you see is exactly what you will receive.
This video will not only save the condition of your door panel, but it will save you a lot of time and frustration when you go to replace a door panel after doing maintenance inside your door. Those old plastic film liners always seem to be torn, ripped, and downright ugly.
Very good bolt with tight hex. Always use thread locking compound when replacing these bolts. Easy to round out with the wrong tool. See correct tool below:
SUPER NICE. Very good chrome. No flaking and all taps on back side intact.
Only one available. Make sure yours is an exact match before ordering. Good clean and strong latching mechanism.
Your male harness insert MUST LOOK THE SAME as this picture.
This video is part of the full net repair kit we sell. See related products below. If you choose just to watch this video, you will have to source your own bungee cord and crimping sleeves.
Nut plate and bolt as shown for the front seat rear rail hold down on all W123 1976 to 1985. Above average condition.
This on demand video only covers the principles of how to get a non-memory power seat in a 1980 to 1990 Mercedes to move forward and backward so you can get to the bolts to remove the seat from the car or remove the seat spring from the track assembly.
If you have a reasonably good front seat bottom that is just a little HARD to sit on for any length of time then this "booster" kit may help solve your problem.
Our seat spring repair kit has been a great success! It can easily repair sagging on broken front seat springs. But what about seat padding. A lot of the older ( 1970's to 1980's glued fiber seat padding can crush down and even disintegrate over time.
If your 1973 to 1980 450SL or SLC or 1977 to 1980 W116 280SE, 450SE, and 450SEL key is stuck or is sticking, this may be your only option for repair! New Genuine tumblers and key assemblies for these cars are no longer being made. New O.E.
In this video, Kent will show you the step-by-step procedures for replacing your broken seat adjustment handle in 1973 to 1985 W116 and W123 Mercedes-Benz sedans, coupes and wagons.
Nice set of seats as shown out of 1980 wagon complete with head rests. These must be picked up in Bellingham, Wa.
Good used solid glove box. Not gouged or torn up on the bottom like most. No hardware included.
Excellent used steering lock with a good electrical switch. VERY smooth operation. It is obvious it is not a high-mileage unit. Look at the condition of the original O.E. high security key (one key available). Even has the buzzer switch intact.