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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: ChrisInNashville on November 11, 2004, 06:31:03

Title: Top Locking Tools
Post by: ChrisInNashville on November 11, 2004, 06:31:03

In looking at e-bay (this site)  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4501734788&category=42611

I see two top handle tools that are shaped slightly differently than the single tool I have.   Since I'm not sure that what I have is original to my car, can anyone advise as to what the original tools looked like?   A pic would be great.

Thanks,
Chris

Title: Re: Top Locking Tools
Post by: Cees Klumper on November 11, 2004, 06:34:31

These are not original. They are sold more for the W107 as I understand - they DO work though, I bought a set as a spare some time ago. The originals are heavier / thicker material.

Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

Title: Re: Top Locking Tools
Post by: JamesL on November 11, 2004, 07:12:49

I have the pair, which I assumed were original but obviously not.

However, I do use them both to stop any risk of the frame getting warped/not aligning properly as one side is locked down and one side is not

Title: Re: Top Locking Tools
Post by: ChrisInNashville on November 11, 2004, 07:40:11

Thanks guys.    I don't have a pic handy since the car is at the shop, but mine seems to have less of a curve to the handle.   Does this sound like the original?

Title: Re: Top Locking Tools
Post by: Douglas on November 11, 2004, 08:09:30

Here's a nice photo of SL accessories, including the original hardtop/soft top tools for a 280SL:


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Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

Title: Re: Top Locking Tools
Post by: Benz Dr. on November 11, 2004, 09:16:28

Originals are chrome plated and the 107's are zinc plated.

Daniel G Caron

Title: Re: Top Locking Tools
Post by: ChrisInNashville on November 11, 2004, 10:09:41

Thanks.   This is exactly what I needed to see and hear.

Title: Re: Top Locking Tools
Post by: A Dalton on November 11, 2004, 10:23:02

Original 230/250..
 I am cleaning out some Benz stuff and I may have a spare set . Will list it here if I find such..

 http://members.aol.com/ajdalton7/dcp_0089.jpg