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09-02-2009, 03:19 AM
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W123 skid plate?
One of the oddities of my European-delivery, US model 1985 300TD is:
It has a skid plate of steel, finished to MB levels of detail. No rough welds, it's pressed to protect the radiator and oil pan, 2 pieces which bolt together with tubing arms extending up to the car's frame rails. Does this sound like a factory option?
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1985 300TD 1984 380SL 1983 280SE (full Euro, trunk triangle and all!) Formerly owned: 1986 420SEL 1984 300D 1983 300D 1981 300SD 1976 300D 
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09-02-2009, 05:47 AM
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I believe it could be.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.  [SIGPIC]..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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09-02-2009, 07:27 AM
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Yes. And a nice one at that (says the man who's had to replace an oil pan at the garage at work because they cant get tow trucks down there).
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#4
09-02-2009, 10:21 AM
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Yes. There was an M-B original skid plate for sale on ebay.de a while back.
From my now-foggy memory I also recall some form of small plastic air dam on the front of some 123's. It looks like there are mounting slots for such a thing on my 300CD, but I have not seen a photo where it's recognizable. This would be short, maybe 2-3 inches, and only covered the center section of the front end.
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#5
09-02-2009, 10:47 AM
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A search of the forum will bring up several discussions on 123 skid plates, including part number and price. They still may be available today. A good idea if you drive rough roads with high centers, rocks, etc.
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 "Buster" in the '95 Our all-Diesel family 1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car 2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022) Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762 "Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz." -- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970
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#6
09-02-2009, 01:53 PM
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Skid plates were listed in the European model microfilms as well as the SA section on the EPC. (Electronic Parts Catalog).
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DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, DON'T BE A HACK Political Correctness is NOT part of my vocabulary and finally FIGHT CRIME...SHOOT BACK '82 240D Stick '85 300D Auto Drove my first MB at age 16 1960 300SL W190
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09-02-2009, 09:18 PM
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I have a brand new one in a box that I bought from someone here. Its for my 280e euro which had one when I first owned it an took off and discarded to save weight.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual. [SIGPIC]..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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05-01-2010, 11:00 AM
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I know this is an old thread, but has anyone considered fabricating or modifying an existing skid plate? I'd like to have one, but I'm not in the market to spend 150-200 bucks for a factory one. What about taking something like this:
And fabricating a bracket to mount it?
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1983 240D 3.0T 4-speed manual, now sold  1989 Subaru GL Wagon 5-speed Touring Edition
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05-01-2010, 08:34 PM
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There is a skid plate on the "85", 5 spd, Euro TD, I picked up a couple weeks ago, first one I've seen.
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 1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K 1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild 1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K 1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor 2014 Kubota L3800 tractor 1964 VW bug "Lifes too short to drive a boring car"
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05-01-2010, 09:43 PM
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Hmmmmm.... A Paris/Dakar inspired skid plate? I wonder if any 300D's ever made the journey?
Or, just an afterthought for driving in third world environments? Interesting.... I would like to have one as I drive in downtown Orlando on a regular basis. The city has already had to replace one tire and wheel and now the oil pan has a nice dent. I would love to have one of these "skid" plates.
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