LimeLing Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 The bodywork of the 190e 2.3 16v is scheduled for welding, followed by a complete respray at a later date. We need outer sills, jacking points, and rear arches/quarters. It was proposed that we join the owners club and purchase from Mercedes, since membership may provide a substantial discount. Could experts please provide their counsel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericaMonster Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 I doubt the continued availability of such components from MB. Not all vendors provide discounts to club members, but you may be fortunate. We get a discount ranging from 5 to 20% at our local MB, mostly due to engaging in conversation with the parts personnel and endearing them with my 18-month-old grandson, who is an avid vehicle enthusiast. I have seen several online offers for replacement metal for these vintage vehicles, therefore I should start a search on Google. Successful hunting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeLing Posted November 22 Author Share Posted November 22 Any guidance or support would be much appreciated. Having never repaired a vehicle before, we feel rather out of our depth. Project involving a father, aged 58, and his son, aged 24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgenix Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 Easyparts in Exeter offers w201 repair panels at competitive costs. The interior construction of the jacking points is composed of robust steel, making it unlikely to deteriorate. The W201 models mostly exhibit corrosion at the substantial rubber floor bungs, which are integral to the outer sill and floorpan, as well as at the sill ends that continue into the rear inner wheel arch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgenix Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 https://easyparts.online/index.php?route=makemodel/makemodel&make=88&model=3865 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeLing Posted November 22 Author Share Posted November 22 Thank you, I am now examining the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastervest Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 Inspect the rear screen region and the whole parcel shelf underneath, since deteriorating rear screen seals may allow water intrusion, leading to rust on the shelf and maybe damaging the rear screen structure if fortunate. Remove the plastic liners from the rear wells inside the boot. Internal panels around the battery compartment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeLing Posted November 22 Author Share Posted November 22 Your knowledge is impressive; it would be beneficial to meet you in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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