Gullwing?

[The cape]

Hi guys,

Theres some recreation 300sl gullwings out there based on the SLK. I’ve seen quite a few pics & videos, one has famously has appeared st SEMA the last few years.

I can’t seem to find where to get one or any details of Kit/manufacturer. Does anyone have a contact for getting one of the SLK based gullwings?

[Bellicose]

I know the guy with the moulds but would need to ask him if he is happy to have details passed on.

[Bellicose]

He says he would make a body with lids and doors plus dash for £5800. £2000 deposit and balance on completion in 8 weeks

[Fastpedeller]

Very cloak and dagger

[InitialDave]

Fastpedeller said:

Very cloak and dagger

Weren't Mercedes kind of dicks about gullwing replicas previously? Seized and destroyed one for IP infringement?

[Bellicose]

InitialDave said:

Fastpedeller said:

Very cloak and dagger

Weren't Mercedes kind of dicks about gullwing replicas previously? Seized and destroyed one for IP infringement?

Exactly this.

OP if you're interested let me know and I'll send you his contact details so you can talk directly.

[The cape]

Bellicose said:

He says he would make a body with lids and doors plus dash for £5800. £2000 deposit and balance on completion in 8 weeks

Hi bellicose...I’m interested,.....I’ve sent you an email.

[Fastpedeller]

looks like an interesting project - what chassis and running gear does it use, and is the glass readily available?

[Bellicose]

The cape said:

Hi bellicose...I’m interested,.....I’ve sent you an email.

Got it and sent you his contact details.

Nick

[Bellicose]

Fastpedeller said:

looks like an interesting project - what chassis and running gear does it use, and is the glass readily available?

It uses the Merc SLK chassis and running gear, I believe you can use either the 170 or 171 SLK (but don't quote me on that lol)

I've no idea what glass it uses though.

[Auntieroll]

Bellicose said:

It uses the Merc SLK chassis and running gear, I believe you can use either the 170 or 171 SLK (but don't quote me on that lol)

I've no idea what glass it uses though.

Glass could be difficult if MB own the tooling, might be worth contacting Triplex et all before commiting to an expensive project.

[Fastpedeller]

Bellicose said:

Fastpedeller said:

looks like an interesting project - what chassis and running gear does it use, and is the glass readily available?

It uses the Merc SLK chassis and running gear, I believe you can use either the 170 or 171 SLK (but don't quote me on that lol)

I've no idea what glass it uses though.

Showing my ignorance here ……. Is it a body kit, or do these vehicles have a separate chassis rather than monocoque?

[Bellicose]

Fastpedeller said:

Showing my ignorance here ……. Is it a body kit, or do these vehicles have a separate chassis rather than monocoque?

It's a re-body of an SLK.

More info here from some guys in the states that have done the same thing but have modernised the look a little.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wekHU4HQ0Zc

[Fastpedeller]

Bellicose said:

Fastpedeller said:

Showing my ignorance here ……. Is it a body kit, or do these vehicles have a separate chassis rather than monocoque?

It's a re-body of an SLK.

More info here from some guys in the states that have done the same thing but have modernised the look a little.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wekHU4HQ0Zc

If it doesn't use the SLK screen and surround, does that make it subject to IVA?

[Bellicose]

Fastpedeller said:

If it doesn't use the SLK screen and surround, does that make it subject to IVA?

No idea, my knowledge on the subject is pretty much exhausted but I'd imagine so.

[ChrisPackit]

Hi Bellicose

Tried to send you an email but it says you're not accepting them?

Thanks

Chris

[Bellicose]

ChrisPackit said:

Hi Bellicose

Tried to send you an email but it says you're not accepting them?

Thanks

Chris

Hi Chris, that's odd I've not changed settings and Tony sent one ok? I'll have a look and see why.

Nick

[Bellicose]

Try now, for some reason the mail option had become unticked?

[GTRene]

There seem to be a 300sl gullwing kit for sale in Bulgaria, produced by herman quint, it was imported from the us to bulgaria in 2007. see info>>



https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1247654

[GTRene]

those guys went on with it, not sure if they still do though.

http://www.mwingmotors.com/history.htm