The seller is firm at $4k, b/c it's "all original". But he's unwilling to get it started/moving.
On Sun, Jul 14, 2024 at 5:27 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would add that while implied, I didn’t point out that the headliner is > glued down to the roof at the top of the windshield and rear window. The > dark brown stuff you see is old glue, probably hide glue (as in made out of > rendered animals.) You can’t really do a proper headliner install on these > cars without removing the windshield and rear window seals. The fabric > actually wraps around the weldment of the window opening in some places, so > trhying to “cheat” and jus ttuck it under means having to try and jam a > bunch of fabric where it doesn’t belong, or trimming it during installation > (very risky!) > > And again, it’s the perfect opportunity to replace the windshield and rear > window seals, too. With OE rubber, of course! > > -D > > On Jul 14, 2024, at 2:17 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Common, mainly because the back corners are anchored to the rear (C) > pillar under the paneling that covers the pillar, and as the material ages > it shrinks and pulls out. It’s probably got some of the brown discoloration > on it as well. > > I can’t speak to the W108s, but four years ago or thereabouts when I was > doing the W111 220SEb a new headliner, complete from Mercedes, was under > $200 and on the shelf in Germany. > > But - it cost quite a bit to have it replaced. That’s mainly because I had > both from and rear glass removed so new seals could be installed. Money > well spent and the ideal time to do it all. > > -D > > > On Jul 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com > <mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>> wrote: > > > The headliner in the local W108 4.5 is sagging in the rear. Otherwise, is > taut. > > On Sun, Jul 14, 2024 at 3:34 PM dan penoff.com<http://penoff.com/>< > http://penoff.com<http://penoff.com/>> via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com > <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com><mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > Older cars with headliners that were installed with bows. > > -D > > On Jul 14, 2024, at 12:31 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com><mailto: > mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > These are problems older cars never had. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 14, 2024, at 2:18 PM, dan penoff.com<http://penoff.com/>< > http://penoff.com<http://penoff.com/>> via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com > <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com><mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > These: > > > < > https://www.amazon.com/Attmu-Upholstery-Slipcovers-Bedskirts-Inches/dp/B00Q87O00U/?th=1 > > > > [41aGnOJcKrL._SR600,315_PIWhiteStrip,BottomLeft,0,35_PIStarRatingFOURANDHALF,BottomLeft,360,-6_SR600,315_ZA9%2C272,445,290,400,400,AmazonEmberBold,12,4,0,0,5_SCLZZZZZZZ_FMpng_BG255,255,255.jpg] > Attmu 50 Pcs Upholstery Tacks Headliner Pins Clear Heads Twist Pins for > Slipcovers and Bedskirts, 0.5 Inches Bed Skirt Pins< > https://www.amazon.com/Attmu-Upholstery-Slipcovers-Bedskirts-Inches/dp/B00Q87O00U/?th=1 > > > amazon.com<http://amazon.com/><http://amazon.com<http://amazon.com/>>< > https://www.amazon.com/Attmu-Upholstery-Slipcovers-Bedskirts-Inches/dp/B00Q87O00U/?th=1 > > > > -D > > > > On Jul 14, 2024, at 12:07 PM, dan penoff.com<http://penoff.com/>< > http://penoff.com<http://penoff.com/>> via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com > <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com><mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > Very common in W210 and W211s, especially if they’ve lived in a hot > climate. > > I’ve seen people use the little “corkscrew” pins to hold it up, but > remember, you’re poking into a fiberglass panel in most cases, and it’s not > going to like it. > > -D > > On Jul 14, 2024, at 12:02 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com><mailto: > mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > I think the answer is "no" but is there an effective DIY approach to > dealing with a sagging headliner? In the past I've tried 3M sticky spray > and it initially works but not for long. > > If not, what sort of shop do I look for? There's one shop locally that > advertises repairs that are typically in the $250-$500 range. > > Car in question is my W211 E500. Headliner is not down but it's sagging > over the rear window shelf and seat back area, it flaps around in the > breeze if I have the rear windows open. > > Allan > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > <41aGnOJcKrL._SR600,315_PIWhiteStrip,BottomLeft,0,35_PIStarRatingFOURANDHALF,BottomLeft,360,-6_SR600,315_ZA9%2C272,445,290,400,400,AmazonEmberBold,12,4,0,0,5_SCLZZZZZZZ_FMpng_BG255,255,255.jpg> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com<http://www.okiebenz.com/> > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
