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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: robertcedgar on August 10, 2014, 16:17:34

Title: Soft top replacement
Post by: robertcedgar on August 10, 2014, 16:17:34

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone knew of a quality business in the Los Angeles area who would be able to replace my soft top canvas on my 71 280SL?  And what approximately, should I expect to pay for such a job?

Thanks,

Rob

Title: Re: Soft top replacement
Post by: 66andBlue on August 10, 2014, 18:17:26

Check out German Auto Tops: http://www.germanautotops.com/ they also do installations.
You can also search for more info on GAT here and you'll find for example:
http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=20008.msg141902#msg141902

Title: Re: Soft top replacement
Post by: robertcedgar on August 11, 2014, 02:06:33

Thank you very much!

Title: Re: Soft top replacement
Post by: 66andBlue on August 11, 2014, 03:37:56

Rob,
show us a photo of the new top when it is done!  :)

Title: Re: Soft top replacement
Post by: robertcedgar on August 11, 2014, 15:28:00

Will do...thanks again!

Title: Re: Soft top replacement
Post by: jedwards on August 12, 2014, 00:18:57

Its quite an achievable and satisfying job to do it yourself, even for a first timer like me.  I had never done a soft top before, but ended up with something I am pretty happy with.
I bought my top from Topsandseats.com for $325.00. I read all the great advice on this forum and took my time and did it over a weekend.
Well worth trying.

The images here are after it has been stowed for over a month and just opened and put up to take these pics. It stretches out nicely once its warm.

Title: Re: Soft top replacement
Post by: robertcedgar on August 12, 2014, 14:04:51

Jedwards,

Thank you very much.  I thought about doing it myself.  I am fairly mechanical but when I looked into doing it myself, I became a bit overwhelmed.  Was it fairly easy for you and which advice/instruction column did you follow?

Thanks,

Rob