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levi Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2005 Posts: 5522 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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| carterzest wrote: |
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| ever try car-part.com for wheels it's a site for wrecking yards all over the country.plus you can narrow it down locally too. |
oh my Thanks  |
Just for giggles I ran my search and found a set for less than 200 incl center caps?
Tough to tell but they look kinda nice.
send you a pm in a minute _________________ One of these days I'm gonna settle down,
but till I do I won't be hangin round.
Going down that long lonesome highway,
gonna see life my way
https://youtu.be/cSrL0BXsO40 |
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Jon_slider Samba Member

Joined: April 11, 2007 Posts: 5091 Location: Santa Cruz, Crowdifornia
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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the mercedes Bling centercaps fit in the front without mods
to run MercBlingCaps in the rear, you need a 10mm spacer on each side, about 100 bucks, from Loogy.
or you can run with no spacers by buying Loogys centercaps, for about 100 bucks.
You probably need to check with Loogy about stud lengths to run his Chrome Capped MercBlingLugNuts. |
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essjayarr Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2004 Posts: 68
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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I've been using this version of CLK wheels over the last 10 years or so on three different vans( 2 Syncros and 1 Weeekender poptop).
They used to come up quite often on Ebay in very nice condition for around $300 for a set. Back then they were fairly recent take offs for bigger wheels on the "Benz".
I looked for a while recently for my latest project, but could not find a perfect enough set. They all had one form of another of curb rash or the clear coat was compromised.
There were some available from wheel refinishers for around $200 each. My experience with refurbished wheels has not been good. They looked good, but had been bent and not totally trued.
I bought a set of 'NEW" CLK wheels from Mercedes for $1000...discounted from $1200. I like them that much! |
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carterzest Samba Member

Joined: January 22, 2008 Posts: 3840 Location: Star, ID
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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| essjayarr wrote: |
I've been using this version of CLK wheels over the last 10 years or so on three different vans( 2 Syncros and 1 Weeekender poptop).
They used to come up quite often on Ebay in very nice condition for around $300 for a set. Back then they were fairly recent take offs for bigger wheels on the "Benz".
I looked for a while recently for my latest project, but could not find a perfect enough set. They all had one form of another of curb rash or the clear coat was compromised.
There were some available from wheel refinishers for around $200 each. My experience with refurbished wheels has not been good. They looked good, but had been bent and not totally trued.
I bought a set of 'NEW" CLK wheels from Mercedes for $1000...discounted from $1200. I like them that much! |
Good to know about them being available new But, thats a bit rich for my blood.
Yet another let down looking locally for a set of CLK wheels. Found a set via a PM from a PDX Samba friend, thanks rcook52459, and went to check them out this AM. They were CLK wheels, however, they were 2 different sizes and chromed Why anyone would chrome over polished wheels is beyond me.
The curb rash was way beyond acceptable and they had been curbed really, really bad. JUNK!
and, in looking at these, they were not even the correct CLK wheels...
Anyways, since I suck so bad at finding these wheels and have just experienced strike 2 , I will share for posterity, what I am seeking(thanks Tristar Eric):
Mercedes CLK Wheels(Drop Forged/Polished Aluminum)
Part # :A208 401 0002
7J x 16 ET 37
Good info to have if you are looking, yet, most people selling them do not post this info.
Thanks Mr. Cook. perhaps the third time will be a charm 
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syncrodoka Samba Member

Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 12419 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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These are the ones that you want- a full set of 5 at that! Maybe someone on the east bay can pick them up for you. BLING!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2701080263.html
They were on a mercedes CLK for like 3 or 4 years so I am not surprised that you are striking out on finding the style that you are looking for. |
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carterzest Samba Member

Joined: January 22, 2008 Posts: 3840 Location: Star, ID
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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| syncrodoka wrote: |
These are the ones that you want- a full set of 5 at that! Maybe someone on the east bay can pick them up for you. BLING!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2701080263.html
They were on a mercedes CLK for like 3 or 4 years so I am not surprised that you are striking out on finding the style that you are looking for. |
Got a guy back east willing to box and ship a set of for, but, will have to pay to get dismounted and shipped. They are at $185 + 70 shipping+ dismount???
Would love 5 and, shipping may be lots less, and there's greyhound.
Hmmmmm. If someone local could be my liaison, let me know. |
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syncrodoka Samba Member

Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 12419 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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Every rim that I have bought from back east was messed up from corrosion. Make sure that you get lots of pictures, including the back. Rust free and perfect have a different meaning in the east.
Good luck. |
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fatboypaul Samba Member

Joined: August 24, 2004 Posts: 432 Location: Emeryville, Ca, SF Bay.
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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These are the ones that you want- a full set of 5 at that! Maybe someone on the east bay can pick them up for you. BLING!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2701080263.html
They were on a mercedes CLK for like 3 or 4 years so I am not surprised that you are striking out on finding the style that you are looking for. |
These are real close to me, send a pm if anybody needs them. |
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carterzest Samba Member

Joined: January 22, 2008 Posts: 3840 Location: Star, ID
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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| syncrodoka wrote: |
These are the ones that you want- a full set of 5 at that! Maybe someone on the east bay can pick them up for you. BLING!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2701080263.html
They were on a mercedes CLK for like 3 or 4 years so I am not surprised that you are striking out on finding the style that you are looking for. |
These are real close to me, send a pm if anybody needs them. |
Pm sent |
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syncrodoka Samba Member

Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 12419 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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Sweet!
If the rims check out all we need to figure out is the shuttle service to get them into the PDX area. |
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sprbxr Samba Member

Joined: October 04, 2004 Posts: 108 Location: Sleepy Hollow
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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I am looking for a set on the East Coast preferably near Virginia. Any leads will be appreciated. _________________ 1957 Oval Ragtop
1974 Thing
1966 Deluxe
1959 Panel
1967 Vert
1959 Semaphore Ragtop |
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carterzest Samba Member

Joined: January 22, 2008 Posts: 3840 Location: Star, ID
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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| I am looking for a set on the East Coast preferably near Virginia. Any leads will be appreciated. |
http://saginaw.craigslist.org/pts/2676693954.html
He was willing to take the tires off and ship but I backed out when I thought I found a set locally. |
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SteveVanB Samba Member

Joined: June 01, 2008 Posts: 1645 Location: This side of Daytona
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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Hey sprbxr, I'm headed up to Manassas this friday. Pm sent. _________________ 91 CARAT |
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21-window Samba Member

Joined: March 23, 2004 Posts: 248 Location: out planting
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:37 am Post subject: |
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I'm looking for a set of these if anyone has a lead.
Thanks
Found some so I don't need any 
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syncroid Samba Member

Joined: May 30, 2006 Posts: 319 Location: CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:25 am Post subject: |
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| I'm looking for two more for spares if anyone else wants to split a set in the SF area. |
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carterzest Samba Member

Joined: January 22, 2008 Posts: 3840 Location: Star, ID
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Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 3:36 am Post subject: |
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| I'm looking for two more for spares if anyone else wants to split a set in the SF area. |
I have found some locally with this site given earlier in the thread. Worth a try.
http://www.car-part.com/
They were not nice enough for me to purchase, but, they were the correct wheels
And
http://www.originalwheels.com/mercedes-wheels/clk.php |
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jkidd152 Samba Member

Joined: June 09, 2009 Posts: 408 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:49 am Post subject: |
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| I'm looking for two more for spares if anyone else wants to split a set in the SF area. |
I need a spare. _________________ '85 Syncro Westy  |
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carterzest Samba Member

Joined: January 22, 2008 Posts: 3840 Location: Star, ID
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Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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| syncroid wrote: |
| I'm looking for two more for spares if anyone else wants to split a set in the SF area. |
I need a spare. |
Foster had two of them about three weeks ago with curb rash  |
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vw7266 Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2004 Posts: 3055 Location: the point, ohio
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Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:55 am Post subject: |
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| Hey does anyone have any advice on a good way to strip the peeling/chipping clear coat off these wheels? |
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rcook52459 Samba Member

Joined: August 24, 2011 Posts: 492 Location: PORTLAND ORE
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Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:12 am Post subject: |
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wire wheel cleaner and a pressure washer with hot water. _________________ 85 westy tiico conversion.auto trans triumph TR250 1980 Suzuki GS1000l |
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