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Rear Parcel Shelf
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Posted 7/24/2007 3:17 AM
Bollotti
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Date registered: Jun 2007
Location: Florida
Vehicle(s): 460 GD, 500 SEL
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Rear Parcel Shelf

First posting on this section ( I also have a G Wagen)

I looked at a 500 SEL yesterday with a view to buying.

The bodywork and mechanics are in excellent condition, with no rust (both front wings replaced).

However there is rust starting to form underneath the rear parcel shelf. Rust covered about 1/3 of the surface area on the underside, but is still felt solid.

I assume the rust has come through from the inside.

If I replace the rear window seal (to stop any further leaks) and treat the current rust area, will that be okay?

Or am I looking at replacing the whole shelf?

If so any idea of the part number and cost of this?

Some of the wood on the dash board is starting to warp a little. Is this trim expensive to buy to new from MB, or are there any suppliers for pattern parts?

Thank you in advance.
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Posted 7/24/2007 5:49 AM
nomad

Date registered: Dec 1899
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RE: Rear Parcel Shelf

The rear window seal is the main culprit for a rusty parcel shelf, so it's likely (but not guaranteed) that replacing it will stop further leaks

Depends how established the rust is in regards to putting in a new shelf
You should also check inside the trunk, under the carpet in the side cavities (either side of the spare wheel well) for rust, which also occurs as a result of a leaky rear window seal

As for wood, I'd forget going through an MB dealer...crazy expensive
Have you tried ebay?
My wood is also warped in places...I just try to live with it
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Posted 7/24/2007 7:28 AM
Bollotti
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Date registered: Jun 2007
Location: Florida
Vehicle(s): 460 GD, 500 SEL
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Re: Rear Parcel Shelf

Thanks for the reply.

I checked under the carpet in the bootwell, and everything was fine there. Just the rust under the shelf.

I left a deposit with the seller and hope to collect next weekend. I'll post some pictures whenI get it back home.
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