C55 CLK grill conversion
11-19-2013, 10:39 AM
#1
C55 CLK grill conversion
Just did the CLK grill conversion with custom classic badge:
Also, selling my OEM, let me know if you need it:
http://bit.ly/1hUI858
Also, selling my OEM, let me know if you need it:
http://bit.ly/1hUI858
Last edited by rickschott; 11-19-2013 at 11:14 AM.
11-20-2013, 01:18 PM
#2
Senior Member
Did you get the conversion kit? i.e. The grill, bracket and hood lever? If so where did you get it and what did they charge? Time for me to get this out the way. Thanks
11-20-2013, 03:18 PM
#3
Grille: 209 880 0123 9040 - $424(dealer price, don't know if any parts were included) I paid $180 on ebay for a used one
Brace (support): 209 888 0090 - $35 - bought at the dealer
Hood Latch: 209 880 0064 - $47 - bought and returned, didn't need it
Badge - $20 - bought on ebay, had to modify the hardware, hood wouldn't close
Brace (support): 209 888 0090 - $35 - bought at the dealer
Hood Latch: 209 880 0064 - $47 - bought and returned, didn't need it
Badge - $20 - bought on ebay, had to modify the hardware, hood wouldn't close
11-26-2013, 02:07 PM
#4
Senior Member
Thanks Rickschott, I see your headlights are a bit dull, maybe just the photo? If they are dull you must take it to a body shop, they light flat(sand) it and polish them up to look as good as new and don't cost much or you can do it yourself if you know how, will make a hell of a difference to your new upgrade 
These plastic lenses don't handle the weather so well.
These plastic lenses don't handle the weather so well.
05-03-2014, 08:20 AM
#6
Member
Grille: 209 880 0123 9040 - $424(dealer price, don't know if any parts were included) I paid $180 on ebay for a used one
Brace (support): 209 888 0090 - $35 - bought at the dealer
Hood Latch: 209 880 0064 - $47 - bought and returned, didn't need it
Badge - $20 - bought on ebay, had to modify the hardware, hood wouldn't close
Brace (support): 209 888 0090 - $35 - bought at the dealer
Hood Latch: 209 880 0064 - $47 - bought and returned, didn't need it
Badge - $20 - bought on ebay, had to modify the hardware, hood wouldn't close
05-06-2014, 02:32 PM
#7
MBWorld Fanatic!
no its no OEM and it doesnt close because the twisty part on the back that locks the badge too the hood is too long so it comes in contact with the middle support bracket on the CLK grille so you have to drill a hole in the middle of the bracket large enough for the badge to go through when you close the hood. Not a big deal but when you dont realize that at first and slam the hood down its a bit weary!
but make sure you keep the badge cleaned and waxed! it will rust like a **** and that clear coats cakes up and starts to degrade. Mine did within 5-6 months.
but make sure you keep the badge cleaned and waxed! it will rust like a **** and that clear coats cakes up and starts to degrade. Mine did within 5-6 months.
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05-06-2014, 02:56 PM
#8
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no its no OEM and it doesnt close because the twisty part on the back that locks the badge too the hood is too long so it comes in contact with the middle support bracket on the CLK grille so you have to drill a hole in the middle of the bracket large enough for the badge to go through when you close the hood. Not a big deal but when you dont realize that at first and slam the hood down its a bit weary!
but make sure you keep the badge cleaned and waxed! it will rust like a **** and that clear coats cakes up and starts to degrade. Mine did within 5-6 months.
but make sure you keep the badge cleaned and waxed! it will rust like a **** and that clear coats cakes up and starts to degrade. Mine did within 5-6 months.
