I was thinking the same thing, I don't think 1/2" is going to translate into a
whole lot less door swing...
-Curt
On Friday, August 13, 2021, 11:20:57 AM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Typically the “balls” that support the roller wear out or fall out, preventing
the roller from moving along the slide. They can also freeze in place,
preventing the door from being opened/closed.
I also wonder if you couldn’t use a sedan version and just have a limited door
swing. I realize the coupe door is longer, so I wonder how much that 114mm
translates into door swing?
-D
> On Aug 13, 2021, at 11:02 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> My thoughts exactly, Curt. If there is no real difference apart from length,
> it ought to be reasonably easy to add some metal.
> Did Dwight ever say what was wrong with the original? Maybe it could be
> repaired?
>
>
>
> On 12/08/2021 7:43 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
>> 14mm is about half an inch although I don't suppose the precise length
>>matters all that much. Somebody that was good with a welder should be able to
>>cut a sedan version and add half an inch of strap steel. A TIG welder would
>>be best for fine control and minimal splatter but I could (eventually)
>>probably make one with my MIG setup.
>> -Curt
>>
>> On Thursday, August 12, 2021, 5:37:14 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
>><mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe. They are
>> different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. (ouch)
>> Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it today.
>> Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is 100mm.
>> Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried all the
>> major sources.
>> TIA
>> Dwight
>>
>> Dwight E. Giles Jr.
>
>
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