[W126 Coupe] 380 SEC Rear trunk emblem

[Josh Allen]

I'd check on the prices on chroming in your area before deciding to have 
it done, unless doing it on something you can not get new.

Due to EPA controls on the chemicals and waste generated in the chroming 
process, it's gotten extremely expensive over the past few years.



On 2/13/2010 8:18 PM, Attila wrote:

>

>         Don't deal with Adsit.  They were sanctioned by MBCA,

>

> over 25 years ago.  Way too many complaints.  They

>

> sell aftermarket as the real stuff.  Besides, it would be

>

> less expensive to re-chrome, than pay for a new one.

>

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> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com 

> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Fredy Hunziker

> *Sent:* Saturday, February 13, 2010 1:39 PM

> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] 380 SEC Rear trunk emblem

>

> Dean,

>

> Forget about chroming. You can get a new emblem from Adsit Company for 

> $ 49.- Just got one myself. They also have same in gold, according to 

> my catalog 60% off.

>

> Fred

>

>     ----- Original Message -----

>

>     *From:* Dean Slone <mailto:daslone at saber.net>

>

>     *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>     ; attila13 at bellsouth.net <mailto:attila13 at bellsouth.net>

>

>     *Sent:* Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:30 AM

>

>     *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] 380 SEC Rear trunk emblem

>

>     Hi Attila and everyone.

>

>     **I mistyped**,

>

>     I have a 1981 EURO **500 SEC**, not a 560. //_It is the

>     500SEC emblem on the trunk that I could use._//  Mine was gold

>     plated and the gold has peeled leaving a rough surface that I

>     wonder if it could even be rechromed "reasonably".  Thanks to all

>     who offered 560 help.

>

>     I have a set of wheelwell eyebrows in gold if anyone is

>     interested.  TRADE?

>

>     Daz

>

>         ----- Original Message -----

>

>         *From:* Attila <mailto:attila13 at bellsouth.net>

>

>         *To:* 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'

>         <mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>

>         *Sent:* Friday, February 12, 2010 5:40 PM

>

>         *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] 380 SEC Rear trunk emblem

>

>                 If one from an '89 560SEC fits, you are welcome to it.

>

>                 Let me know.  One twelve-pack of green bottles.

>

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>

>         *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com

>         <mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com>

>         [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *rider tn

>         *Sent:* Friday, February 12, 2010 3:19 PM

>         *To:* mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com <mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>         *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] 380 SEC Rear trunk emblem

>

>         Hello Folks wanted to ask if anyone might have a 380 SEC trunk

>         emblem, someone decided they needed it more than I did. Thanks

>         to this group and the help, too. Regards, Cecil Elliott 1984

>         380 SEC Euro

>

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>

>         From: daslone at saber.net

>         To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

>         Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:46:49 -0800

>         Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Parting 83 Euro 500SEC

>

>         Hi Al,

>

>         I could use a few items like:

>

>         fog lights

>

>         headlight lenses

>

>         chrome from trunk lid and the extensions onto the fenders. 

>         Mine was gold plated and I am going back chrome here.

>

>         Could also use the _560SEC_ trunk emblem if still good.

>

>         Let me know

>

>         Thanks

>

>         Dean

>

>             ----- Original Message -----

>

>             *From:* alal30319 at gmail.com <mailto:alal30319 at gmail.com>

>

>             *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

>             <mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>

>             *Sent:* Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:16

>

>             *Subject:* [W126 Coupe] Parting 83 Euro 500SEC

>

>             Gang

>

>             I bought two Euo SEC's as a package deal and will need to

>             use one as a parts car for the other and then part it as

>             quickly as possible..

>             This car has a US front bumper, but the rear is a euro. It

>             also has euro lights, turn signals, and tail lights, good

>             glass and straight sheet metal.

>

>             I checked EPC and it has a limited slip diff which I will

>             also pull from the car.

>

>             It's a no sunroof car but the interior is worn.

>

>             Please let me know if you need anything from it as I will

>             get motivated very soon to move it. Right now I have a

>             1000 sq ft unit with a pile of parts and 4 cars, there is

>             no room to swing a cat!

>

>             With best regards

>

>             Al

>


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