[W126 Coupe] Permanently Attaching Replacement Wood to Dash

[Dick Spellman]

Hi Larry:

If the replacement wood is simply a thin veneer, I'd attach it as Mike 
suggested.  If on the other hand, it' s the original equipment 
replacement for the dash on the SEC, then there is a totally different 
set of requirements.  The original wood is secured under the dash and in 
the vent pockets with studs protruding into the dash from the wood 
backing and plastic 7mm nuts are snugged from the back side.

Please advise if it's a replica veneer or wood from a salvage SEC or new 
from MB as the manual has detailed instructions and I have photos from 
when I did the wood restoration.

Regards,

Dick

Larry Martin wrote:

> Subject: How to apply replacement wood to dash to stay permanently

>  

> I have a 1984 Mercedes 500 SEC with replacement wood (for the dash) 

> coming. What is the best way to attach it? Use "Contact Cement" on 

> both dash and wood....then carefully stick them together...or is there 

> a better way?

>  

> Regards,

>  

> Larry C. Martin

>  

>  

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

>

> The MB Coupes Website!

> W126 SEC Mailing List

> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.