Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: Paul99 on July 09, 2021, 17:10:06

Title: Radio. Replacement for dealer fitted Bluespot. 44mm issue.
Post by: Paul99 on July 09, 2021, 17:10:06

My car being an early car has the 44mm gap in the dash. I have the original radio that was fitted when the car was new but would like to replace for a modern radio.

The problem is that all the ones I have found are the standard 50mm size.  I don't really want to cut the panel as I will retrofit the radio if I eventuality sell the car and keep it original.

Anyone know (ideally in the UK) who sells a modern radio that will fit the 44mm gap?

Title: Re: Radio. Replacement for dealer fitted Bluespot. 44mm issue.
Post by: lpeterssen on July 09, 2021, 19:42:14

Buy a new or used panel with 50 mm opening. I have seen on eBay, paint to your car Colour and you are ready to go.

Title: Re: Radio. Replacement for dealer fitted Bluespot. 44mm issue.
Post by: lpeterssen on July 09, 2021, 19:44:12

Here what you need, but looking at the price I am sure you will cut your faceplate….


https://www.ebay.com/itm/193639600421

Title: Re: Radio. Replacement for dealer fitted Bluespot. 44mm issue.
Post by: 114015 on July 09, 2021, 23:45:26

Paul,

Replacement center panels are available from the common sources like Bud's, Authentic or SLS,    8)
for instance here:

https://www.sls-hh-shop.de/main/en/mercedes-230-280sl-w113-/68-a-dashboard-covering/ctre-section-dashboard-230sl-p-16736

SLS claims that the original 45 mm cutout-center dashboard panel goes well with one of the Retro design modern radios,
see their advice.

https://www.sls-hh-shop.de/main/en/mercedes-190sl-w121-/54-a-electric-equipment-dashboard-/retro-radio-hermosa-p-7794

You may perhaps alternatively go after one of those modern retro radios.

Good luck,   ;)   

Achim

Title: Re: Radio. Replacement for dealer fitted Bluespot. 44mm issue.
Post by: Paul99 on July 10, 2021, 08:18:35

Great, thanks.  Looks like I can get another panel if needed, I might try one of these modern radio units which look similar to the old radios and these fit nicely as you can adjust the size of the controls to fit.

https://www.raysmith.co.uk/collections/classic-car-stereo/products/retrosound-hermosa-black-becker-pinstripe-style-bluetooth-usb-classic-radio

Title: Re: Radio. Replacement for dealer fitted Bluespot. 44mm issue.
Post by: mrfatboy on July 10, 2021, 09:27:52

You can put decals on the retro radio to make it look more like a Becker 🤔

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=26843.0

Title: Re: Radio. Replacement for dealer fitted Bluespot. 44mm issue.
Post by: Paul99 on July 10, 2021, 12:46:36

great.     thanks for this! great work!