Good to know. Thanks Tom -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 12:34 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Banned] NOT what I wanted to hear - Update
Newer Mercedes bodies & frames are made of high strength steel alloy. An incompetent welder can actually do more harm than good by tempering & weakening the frame around the weld. This is why the Mercedes guy believes the only safe repair is to replace the frame rail. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill R Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 11:24 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Banned] NOT what I wanted to hear - Update Not to worry on that score. And I'll look pained no matter what they say. The MB guy thinks that the only safe repair is to replace the rail in total as it supports the front end of the car, but stopped short of saying that is the only answer here. That needs to be decided by a welder. BillR -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 11:09 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Banned] NOT what I wanted to hear - Update > I suspect it would have to be on the high side of $1000 for me > to flinch too much. If it's just cracked metal that isn't all rusty, the welding should be fairly straightforward if it can be reached easily. Try not to mention your top price to the guy when getting a quote! -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1434 - Release Date: 5/15/2008 7:24 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1434 - Release Date: 5/15/2008 7:24 AM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
