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TPONZ
Member
Date registered: May 2018
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 93 W463 G300 SWB, BMW 535D MS & Porsche 944S2
Posts: 30
| What is the cause of this ?
Hi all, Along the bottom moulding of my 93 SWB just above the sidesteps and just before the rear wheels, the moulding has a crease, its exactly the same on both sides. I would very much appreciate it if someone could tell me what might have caused this to happen. I will try and upload a couple photos. Cheers Sorry not able to load photo will try again |
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bluegg
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Date registered: Nov 2016
Location: Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle(s): 1985 300GDT, 2003 Beetle 1.8t S, 1982 F350 SC Dual
Posts: 141
| Re: What is the cause of this ?
TPONZ.
Difficult without picture.
Logic dictates that if both sides are the same the annomoly is intentional modification to maybe fit custom side steps or skid rails.
Could also be that molding was produced by aftermarket and for some reason that crease was deemed necessary or an acceptable flaw in a mold.
I would not lose any hair over it. In time it will need repair or replacement if it does it's job. |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
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See here:
http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=18494&mid=23... |
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TPONZ
Member
Date registered: May 2018
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 93 W463 G300 SWB, BMW 535D MS & Porsche 944S2
Posts: 30
| Re: What is the cause of this ?
Thanks Dutch, I am using a Mac and not flash at this at the best of time. I will seek help so that I can get these two small pics posted |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| Re: What is the cause of this ?
TPONZ - 8/7/2018 2:15 PM
Thanks Dutch, I am using a Mac and not flash at this at the best of time. I will seek help so that I can get these two small pics posted
The File Attach function of the forum software is broken. There is nothing any of us can do until the absentee and mia webmaster fixes it; and I have no idea when/if that will be.
There is a back door way to do so which requires posting the photos on another website; and, then, linking to them using html. |
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TPONZ
Member
Date registered: May 2018
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 93 W463 G300 SWB, BMW 535D MS & Porsche 944S2
Posts: 30
| Re: What is the cause of this ?
Ok so with the help of the guys from G-Wagen Register I now know what I am dealing with, The end caps on the moulding have steel inserts which rust over time expanding in size and so distorting the shape of the moulding. the main thing is that my sill underneath are mint, like new.
So thinking that the moulding is made of metal thought I would try and straighten it, but no its plastic so I damaged further, it now has a big crack along the top.
So my question, Where can I buy a pair of moulding strips for my G ? I will also use stainless screws when I put them back on as well as most of mine were rusty as. |
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TPONZ
Member
Date registered: May 2018
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 93 W463 G300 SWB, BMW 535D MS & Porsche 944S2
Posts: 30
| Re: What is the cause of this ?
Still no suggestions as to where I can buy these mouldings, I see that EuroTruck Importers have them, Anyone dealt with these guys for parts ? |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| Re: What is the cause of this ?
TPONZ - 8/15/2018 12:33 AM
Still no suggestions as to where I can buy these mouldings, I see that EuroTruck Importers have them, Anyone dealt with these guys for parts ?
EuroTruck is one of our regular suppliers. Has been for a very long time. |
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Aircruiser
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Aug 2011
Location: Atlanta GA
Vehicle(s): 2000 G500, 1986 300GD, 2017 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
Posts: 364
| Re: What is the cause of this ?
The rocker mouldings are available from eurotruck, that’s where I got mine. You can also get them from your local dealership.
They are plastic with an internal metal support. The metal on the inside, usually on the front and rear corners starts to rust and they bow out. They can’t be reshaped once they start to rust, deform.
Edit: add link for W463 SWB partnumbers.
http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=22861&po...
Edited by Aircruiser 8/21/2018 10:18 AM
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TPONZ
Member
Date registered: May 2018
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 93 W463 G300 SWB, BMW 535D MS & Porsche 944S2
Posts: 30
| Re: What is the cause of this ?
Thanks for your help, So what was the correct part numbers ? and any advice to help prevent new units rusting ? |
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TPONZ
Member
Date registered: May 2018
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 93 W463 G300 SWB, BMW 535D MS & Porsche 944S2
Posts: 30
| Re: What is the cause of this ?
Hi, My new parts arrived today, Is there a left & right as they both look the same ? any advice to help prevent new units rusting ? |
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Otiswesty
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Date registered: Jun 2007
Location: Portland, Oregon
Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213
Posts: 3004
| Re: What is the cause of this ?
You probably just have to plan on replacing them again 25 years from now. |
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