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Old Jul 25, 2017 | 04:52 PM
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1987 560sl third brake light
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I cracked the shell of the third brake light on my 1987 560sl. Ive been on a search for one for months now but cant seem to find one anywhere. Contacted a few places in Europe as well. Can anyone help me find one!!!
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Old Jul 25, 2017 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ak3
Hey all!

I cracked the shell of the third brake light on my 1987 560sl. Ive been on a search for one for months now but cant seem to find one anywhere. Contacted a few places in Europe as well. Can anyone help me find one!!!
Check out http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r-c107-sl-slc-class/ There is a Jag one that looks better and covers the area. I call the '86--'87 a turd brake light.
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Check out http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r-c107-sl-slc-class/ There is a Jag one that looks better and covers the area. I call the '86--'87 a turd brake light.
can anyone tell me is the Jag one fits the same holes on the trunk?
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You may consider filling the holes and having the trunk painted. It looks a lot better than that Federally-mandated eyesore.
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