Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Jim Donati on September 09, 2009, 05:22:33
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My 1970 280SL has two chrome removable handles that are used to lock/unlock the soft top and hard top to the top of the windshield. Did all W113 models (starting with the 230SL) all have the same removable handles like mine? I thought I saw a picture of an earlier model that showed the handles were permanently attached to the latches.
I also want to know if there was a pouch or sleeve that came with the car when new to store the two handles in when not in use. currently I have mine stored in a vinly case intially used to store eyeglasses. 8)
thanks
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Not sure the exact date of the change but about the time of the many "safety" features mandated by USA rules implemented for the mid-250SL's and later, the built-in handles for the tops were changed for removeable handles.
Cars came with two handles in a vinyl holder that is now quite scarce and farily costly when available.
A set of attached handles can easily be substituted for removeable handles.
I've had cars with both and the attached handles are a lot more convenient especially when trying to put up the soift top in a sudden shower.
Richard M, NYC
case
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Top handle admirers,
Yes, that's correct.
My parts list says the following:
113 776 06 17 - Verschlußgriff - 250 SL from #005089, 280SL from 000007 - 012192
107 776 00 17 - Verschlußgriff (lock handle) - 280SL from #012193
Strange ...
I don't know what about the serials between 250SL #005090 and 280SL '000006; pats list doesn't say that.
Both parts are still available new. Around €uro 80.00 in Germany.
Achim
(parts & knowledge collector - does have far too few parts & no knowledge)
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Does anyone have a picture to share of the original pouch for the removable handles?
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Hi Donati,
See below, pouch is made from two layers of thin vynal sheets with a thin, about 2 mm thick layer of foam sandwiched in between and then heat pressed / welded. Oh, and no mine's not for sale.
Hope this helps.
Treedoc
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Treedoc:
thank you for sharing. I was not expecting anyone to sell theirs, but I was hoping someone like you would be kind enough to help me understand what I was looling for.
thanks again
Jim
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Jim,
Mercedes (Daimlerchrysler or now Daimlerwithoutchrysler) made a reproduction of this pouch and it was at a reasonable price (€ 15.00 or something). It's a while ago so I don't know whether it is still available.
You might want to ask Tom Hanson from Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Irvine, CA.
Good luck,
Achim
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I might add that you can opt for the not-so-costly pouch from the W107, there's got to be tons of those around.
Good luck.
Andres
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Does anyone in the UK have a pouch they could lend me?
Thanks
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Seeing as we are in repro mode at the moment... I originally asked the question above as I was wondering about some repro handle cases for the younger cars...
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Gernold has them available - $35.00
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James,
I'm up for some handle pouch repro action. Alas, I don't have one to copy from.
JH
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../..Mercedes made a reproduction of this pouch and it was at a reasonable price (€ 15.00 or something)
Yes, seems to be available from Mercedes dealers. The part No is: A 113 776 01 86 at a price of 17,28 €
/Hans in Sweden
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