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Old 05-31-2007, 07:05 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Grille Badge

I've asked this before but didn't get a definitive response.

As my 107 approaches 155k (currently at 140k and rising fast), I am curious about where to affix the grille badge.


Mercedes-Benz, High Mileage Award

I don't think 107 owners put them on the grille...at least I don't recall seeing any. It has been suggested that they are sometimes attached to the rear of the car but this was never demonstrated to me via pics. What part of the car would I drill into to attach it??? Yikes!


I've also heard of attaching it to the dash somehow but I won't even put the cupholders on the door so I can't imagine that being an option.


I fear that if I get one of these awards, it will end up in the sock drawer.

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Old 05-31-2007, 07:10 AM   #2 (permalink)
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BTW...If you look closely at the pic of the interior (avoid staring directly at the ugly radio, it may cause blindness), you can see the dash crack repairs I've discussed previously. There are two that are side by side in this pic at the left end of the right defroster vent between the vent and the windshield.


Heh. Kinda like, where's Waldo?
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I've asked this before but didn't get a definitive response.

As my 107 approaches 155k (currently at 140k and rising fast), I am curious about where to affix the grille badge.
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I fear that if I get one of these awards, it will end up in the sock drawer.
Tie tack, cuff links, earring, the possibilities are endless. Get another grill star and put it on a chain and you could even go hip-hop with it.
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Old 05-31-2007, 07:13 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Once saw an early 350SLC with mileage badges on inside of the glove box door.
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Uh... the frisbie is missing in the second picture?
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Actually now I think of it the PO of my SL had a chrome bar attached to the front bumper for all their rallying badges.

This is an actual pic of the car in the Alps with their badges and stuff. I removed the bar as they had rightly kept all their mementos.

Possibly a little extreme for just your 155K badge though.
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Possibly a little extreme for just your 155K badge though.
Extreme is driving with the top down and snow on the ground.
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Paper weight

Option 1:Scott the woodworker could make you a beautiful wooden base upon which you could mount it and then use it as a paperweight.

Option 2: Paste a christmas tree hook to the back and add it to the yule bush as a decoration. This will also remind the family why you couldn't afford more expensive presents for them.

Option 3: Throw it away because it may discourage a buyer due to high mileage if you go to sell the car.
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Option 1:Scott the woodworker could make you a beautiful wooden base upon which you could mount it and then use it as a paperweight.
I'm seeing many layers of wood, alternating mahogany and maple, laminated up into a block about 1" thick. Then a simple acrylic stand coming up to hold the badge.

Maybe put some LED lighting into the base, under the acrylic, so it lights up.
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I'm seeing many layers of wood, alternating mahogany and maple, laminated up into a block about 1" thick. Then a simple acrylic stand coming up to hold the badge.

Maybe put some LED lighting into the base, under the acrylic, so it lights up.
When can we expect to see these in the stores?
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