Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: RickM on October 08, 2009, 14:23:24

Title: Anyone "upgrade" to early hard pocket from soft pocket door panels?
Post by: RickM on October 08, 2009, 14:23:24

I purchased new factory hard pocket door panels in matching Cognac leather. The original purchaser procured them in Germany many years ago.
I feel I got a good deal and happen to like the hard pocket design a bit more than the later configuration.

If I decide to use these hard pockets as the replacement I'll still retain the originals in case 100% originality is desired.

Has anyone made this change? Any thought to share on the subject?

Also, I read that the hard design was done away with because of (potential?) safety issues. Can someone shed light on this comment?

Title: Re: Anyone "upgrade" to early hard pocket from soft pocket door panels?
Post by: thelews on October 08, 2009, 16:34:26

The hard pocket was still used on EURO 113s after they were done away with in the US.

There's more to an upgrade of the door than just the pocket.  Better yet, upgrade the whole car to a 230 or early 250!

Title: Re: Anyone "upgrade" to early hard pocket from soft pocket door panels?
Post by: scoot on October 08, 2009, 17:02:02

I have the interior door handles, escutcheons, and window cranks available if you want to upgrade to the 230 / early 250 door panel.  I don't have the interior lock switches though...   It's all on ebay but I sell on the forum cheaper than ebay so contact me if interested.

Title: Re: Anyone "upgrade" to early hard pocket from soft pocket door panels?
Post by: RickM on October 09, 2009, 13:55:10

John, Thanks for the pic. Can you tell me how long the hard pocket was used in the Euro car?

Scoot what is your Ebay ID?

Title: Re: Anyone "upgrade" to early hard pocket from soft pocket door panels?
Post by: scoot on October 09, 2009, 15:32:13

Sent you PM Rick

Title: Re: Anyone "upgrade" to early hard pocket from soft pocket door panels?
Post by: Naj ✝︎ on October 09, 2009, 15:55:19

Quote from: RickM on October 09, 2009, 13:55:10

John, Thanks for the pic. Can you tell me how long the hard pocket was used in the Euro car?

Upto end of production

naj