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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: rmmchl on October 23, 2004, 18:49:36

Title: hardtop tool
Post by: rmmchl on October 23, 2004, 18:49:36

who sells the hardtop locking tools, and how much? I put on my hardtop today- first time in 5 years. Had to use screwdriver to turn locking nut.I quess I'll have to spend Sunday adjusting my window glass to the hardtop!

Title: Re: hardtop tool
Post by: hauser on October 23, 2004, 21:56:34

Both Gernold and Roy Spencer sell these handles with a pouch.  They each have them advertised for $395.00.  One set just sold for $135.49 plus shipping.  Which was a very good price!  A cheaper alternative would be the W107 handles.  These are always up for auction on ebay.

1969 280sl 5 spd        1999 ML320          Gainesville,Fl.

Title: Re: hardtop tool
Post by: TheEngineer on October 24, 2004, 09:05:41

This is what these handles look like:
You can also use a piece of flat bar 1/8 x 3/4 and machine it to fit. The width is critical because there is a small ball backed by a spring. The travel of the ball is small. It retains the handle and if your handle is a little too narrow, it will not be retained.
1969 280SL,Signal Red, A/T, P/S, A/C, Both tops, 3.27 axle. Retired engr. West Seattle, WA

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Title: Re: hardtop tool
Post by: A Dalton on October 24, 2004, 09:18:02

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2496674028&category=10076&sspagename=WDVW

Title: Re: hardtop tool
Post by: rwmastel on October 26, 2004, 12:51:10

http://www.sl113.org/data/show_table.asp?table_name=usr_parts_and_service_suppliers

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420