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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Hans2012 on July 17, 2014, 13:14:11

Title: Soft Top Installation Help in Virginia
Post by: Hans2012 on July 17, 2014, 13:14:11

I am looking for names of a shop capable of correctly installing a new soft-top on a 250SL located in Charlottesville, Virginia.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Many thanks
John

Title: Re: Soft Top Installation Help in Virginia
Post by: dpreston Virginia on July 17, 2014, 17:16:03

I can find you someone great in Roanoke, VA. 100 miles away from Charlottesville.
PM me if I can help.

Title: Re: Soft Top Installation Help in Virginia
Post by: zoegrlh on July 18, 2014, 00:46:03

Therer is a shop in Williamsburg, AUTO HAUS CLASSICS, that specialize on MB classics.  Gus is the one to ask for, tell him that Bob Hyatt sent you.  Hell, I could do it for you, if you are not looking for a shop.
Bob

Title: Re: Soft Top Installation Help in Virginia
Post by: Baybear on July 18, 2014, 11:47:02

Custom Auto Tops in Richmond, VA is another option. 804-359-2471
Baybear

Title: Re: Soft Top Installation Help in Virginia
Post by: sandcrab59 on July 22, 2014, 21:05:59

The best place is in maine.
At gernold Nisius shop.
When I was there a month ago he had 6 tops lined up to be repaired and also fitted with new canvas.
They came from all over.
He is excellent and a product of Germany and trained at M/B factory.
Contact him and he will advise as to price and of course shipping.
www.sltechw113.com
Tell him I said to call.
Tom Mrowka

Title: Re: Soft Top Installation Help in Virginia
Post by: Hans2012 on July 22, 2014, 22:10:23

Thanks to all for the good suggestions. 

Best regards
John

Title: Re: Soft Top Installation Help in Virginia
Post by: jpinet on July 25, 2014, 02:24:37

Aa far as I'm concerned, and after trying different routes, the man to go to is Gernold of SL Tech in Maine. He's made a jig specifically to straiten and repair the frames and while not cheap, your top installation will last for ever.

Title: Re: Soft Top Installation Help in Virginia
Post by: UJJ on July 30, 2014, 18:33:08

I agree, Gernold's SL-Tech is the place to go.
Just had mine done this winter. Besides getting the new canvas installed, Gernold overhauls the entire frame incl. window seals using only MB Parts.
I drove my SL up with the hardtop installed. We took this off and installed the softtop.
Amazing, no adjustments, shims etc. became necessary. The door windows fit the softtop and hardtop perfectly.
Some pictures attached.

Title: Re: Soft Top Installation Help in Virginia
Post by: KevinC on July 30, 2014, 22:39:55

I've seen Urban's car in person. The soft top work done by Gernold is extremely well done.