Original Right Side Fuel Tank Cover Panel - Mercedes-Benz W111 / W108 / W109 (280 SE 3.5 V8)

This is a genuine Original Stamped Steel Fuel Tank Right Side Cover, removed from a classic Mercedes-Benz W111 chassis (as noted by the "Brown Merc" shop tag). This structural sheet metal panel is designed to protect and conceal the right side of the fuel tank assembly within the trunk and underbody structure. It is an essential, often-missing piece of sheet metal for completing a factory-correct trunk restoration.

Key Specifications

• Product Type: Original Equipment (OE) Stamped Steel Body/Trunk Panel

• Placement on Vehicle: Rear Right (Passenger side on LHD vehicles), alongside the fuel tank

• Material: Heavy-Duty Stamped Steel

• Finish: Painted Black (Shows signs of being painted over the original factory finish)

• Hardware Included: Sheet metal panel only (Mounting screws/hardware not included).

Key Features

• Authentic OE Stamping: Features the correct factory-stamped lateral strengthening ribs. These ridges give the relatively flat sheet metal rigidity and prevent the panel from vibrating or oil-canning while driving.

• Factory Mounting Points: Retains the original pre-stamped mounting holes and flanges for a direct, bolt-on fitment to the factory chassis mounting points.

• Solid Structural Integrity: Despite being a vintage lower-body panel, the steel remains solid without severe rust-through, making it an excellent candidate for stripping, powder-coating, and reinstalling.

Fitment & Applications

• 1969–1971 Mercedes-Benz W111 (280 SE 3.5 Coupé & Cabriolet)

• Compatible with corresponding Mercedes-Benz W108 and W109 chassis sharing the same 82-liter tank trunk floor architecture.

• Ideal for replacing a rusted, bent, or missing original trunk/tank shield.