R107 350SL 450SL 280SL 380SL 500SL 560SL Hood Opening Extender

We call it the 107 "head saver!" For all 107 from 1972 to 1989 - Raise the hood quickly to ease maintenance and prevent head injury! As seen on YouTube.

I have hit my head so many times on the grill edge while working on R107 engines that I finally decided to do something about it while recently changing the fuel injectors on a 380SL.  I know you can take the hood off, and I have done that in the past, but it is a pain and takes time and effort to protect the hood from nicks and scrapes. When I first did this, I was amazed at how much higher the hood could be raised once the factory hood hinges were disconnected. Watch the video below to be amazed!

R107 350SL 450SL 280SL 380SL 500SL 560SL Hood Opening Extender
$39.25
SKU:
BDB-107HEADSAVER

Product Details

Watch the head saver in action

Full Installation instructions

You only need one extender mounted on one side. It comes in two pieces for you to bolt together before installation. This gives it extra strength and also allows you to adjust it to your liking by drilling new holes in varying locations. 

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