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Mercedes-Benz lug wrench No. 1205810046
« on: June 03, 2011, 04:25:21 PM »
Found this this morning at my local,friendly flea market. Talked to the Mercedes parts people to understand more about the wrench's provenance.  Turns out it was used on 190 220, and 280 SL cars (Those sexy two-seaters).  It was also used on the unsexy190 4-door sedan. The 17 mm socket will work on today's Mercedes.  Dowidat made this, and this fact is stamped on the back

I hurried home with this prize, cleaned it up, so I can put it on eBay tonight! 
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Re: Mercedes-Benz lug wrench No. 1205810046
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2011, 05:55:59 AM »
Post what it brings, I am curious, I have heard here on this forum that that these M.B tools bring some money.
Always looking for what interests me, anything early Dodge Brothers/Graham Brothers trucks ( pre 1932 or so ) and slant six / Super six parts.

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Re: Mercedes-Benz lug wrench No. 1205810046
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2011, 08:35:16 AM »
Jason,

I will do that.  Right now, I've got one watcher.

Bob

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Re: Mercedes-Benz lug wrench No. 1205810046
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2011, 03:29:29 PM »
OH, thats me, but Im not interested in buying it, cust curious what it sells for!
Always looking for what interests me, anything early Dodge Brothers/Graham Brothers trucks ( pre 1932 or so ) and slant six / Super six parts.

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Re: Mercedes-Benz lug wrench No. 1205810046
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2011, 03:29:51 PM »
Gotcha...just kidding
Always looking for what interests me, anything early Dodge Brothers/Graham Brothers trucks ( pre 1932 or so ) and slant six / Super six parts.

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Re: Mercedes-Benz lug wrench No. 1205810046
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2011, 03:58:04 PM »
I saw one on ebay just like it a little while ago. Price was $20 ;D

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Re: Mercedes-Benz lug wrench No. 1205810046
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2011, 04:28:07 PM »
I'm encouraged!

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Re: Mercedes-Benz lug wrench No. 1205810046
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2011, 11:11:20 PM »
If it came in a tool kit, you should do well, but if it was just a shop toll, not so much.
BUT- if $20 or more makes you a dollar, or ten- go for it!
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Re: Mercedes-Benz lug wrench No. 1205810046
« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2011, 06:37:02 PM »

Don't underestimate the shop tools, some of them were expensive, and are hard to find.

The lug wrench isn't chromed, so it's early, probably only for a 190.
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

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Re: Mercedes-Benz lug wrench No. 1205810046
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2011, 10:07:45 PM »
Rusty,

It looks as if it had been chromed at one time. Suffice it to say, there was no rust and no pitting on this wrench.

Bob
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Re: Mercedes-Benz lug wrench No. 1205810046
« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2011, 10:16:41 PM »
Hey,everybody!

The Mercedes lug wrench did not sell at $20 on eBay.  I put it back on at $9.99.  We'll see. Later.