The PO just reglued a post to the wood with 2 part epoxy on mine

Nice work.

You could do a little torture testing of a replacement or two to see how they will hold up in shipping, but I suspect a simple padded mailer will suffice.

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'77 300D Euro Delivery
OM617 turbo / 4-speed swap
404 Milanbraun Metallic / 134 Dattel MB-Tex

Current status:
* Undergoing body work

My '77 300D progress thread

I'll be a guinea pig recipient, for the torture test of the mailing

I tried to reglue one once, and it didn't hold up well. Don't think I used the 2 part epoxy though. Can't remember, it's been a few years and I have CRS.

Sent two out via padded envelope. If they make it safe, the charge will be $10 shipped via padded envelope. I'll let Daw post his opinion whether he likes them or not.

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Did you make a bunch of these? I'd love to buy a couple if you have.

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I've been busy, but I should be able to crank some more out. I did send another one out, and it made it safely. The padded envelope seems to be working. As soon as I get some more done, I'll contact the people that sent me a PM and see if I can get some more out there. Appreciate the support.

I received my center console yesterday. I would really like to obtain a couple of your products before I install it in the car. Thanks!

Some ideas -
Two-part epoxy is probably the best choice to reattach the broken pin.
If the remaining pad is thick enough, it may be possible to center-drill the pin & pad to repair it with a thin screw.
If the pin is missing, the same screw could support a bit of vacuum-hose or be wrapped with electical-tape as a substitute.
The wood in one of my 240Ds is so poor, if the above fails, I'd probably just put a screw in from outside.

Happy Motoring, Mark

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I could use one of these. Let us know when you go into production!

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I have sent 4 out, with good response so far. I have three more already spoken for, and two more available right now. Padded envelopes have been working well for shipping. Just got a new shipment of resin, so I'll start cranking more out.

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79 MB 280 SEL Euro 133k
77 MB 450SL 154k
05 Mustang GT Vert (3) 104k
12 TSX Wagon Tech (66k) (192k)
06 Subaru Outback base (135k) 164k
16 Acura MDX (109k) 111k
18 Silverado 2500 LTZ Midnight (212) 56k
97 Ford Ranger 163k
11 RAV4 154k
01 Escape 173k
04 Honda Pilot 292k
1967 Mustang (Resto Project)
1968 Mustang (Parts Bin)
00 Ford Ranger 124k

Adding a strip of bubble wrap will sure help eliminate shipping problems.

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mine showed up in a padded mailer...no problems what so ever
Have not been able to install it yet..looks like it will do a great job!

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I got my first one. Fits perfectly. I ordered a second one to put in the original console that I intend to refinish. Honestly, the quality of these pins look to be better than the original part!

By the way, getting those staples out was a huge pain. Any tips on how to remove them more easily?

I'll take one too, I'm close to Suffolk, maybe we can meet.

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