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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: john123 on February 17, 2017, 15:49:25

Title: door strikers
Post by: john123 on February 17, 2017, 15:49:25

Hi all. Thank you for all of your help in the past.  My latest issue is with my door strikers. I have read all previous postings on this issue, but the info I need was not there.  Below are two pictures of the left side striker currently on my 1966 230 sl.


I want to replace this damaged one.  The right side one is in good condition. Apparently these 4 hole strikers are a replacement for the original three hole striker. I have two viable options:
1) Buy a new or used one.  Miller’s lists this item, but it is not currently available, and I have not been able to find another source. New or used.  Regarding this option, does anyone know if the brass and rubber insert can be removed, of if a new set can be purchased.  If I go this route I would like to have them chrome plated.  This question was asked before in a previous posting, but no one answered!



I can't get images to insert or attach. Can someone help me with this?







2) I would prefer to replace both strikers with the later one piece style pictured below.  Does anyone know if this style would be compatible with the latch mechanism associated with my current striker?
And again, does anyone know if the rubber insert is removable or replaceable for chrome plating?

Thanks,

Title: Re: door strikers
Post by: 114015 on February 17, 2017, 16:23:49

Hello John,

Please see here for some excellent info: 8)

http://www.sls-hh-shop.de/main/en/mercedes-230-280sl-w113-/72-door/72-b-info-door-catch

Or ..., with other words,
I think they're not interchangeable. :o


Best,
Achim

Title: Re: door strikers
Post by: Tyler S on February 17, 2017, 16:50:59

Was just about to post the s-l-s link but Achim beat me to it.
No they are not interchangable. Not only are the mounting dimensions different but the latch/lock on the door has a different latching cam design.
This is the one you want.

http://www.sls-hh-shop.de/main/de/mercedes-230-280sl-w113/72-tuer/72-b-info-schliessoese/schlie-se-chrom-links-ab-07-1961-bis-1967-3-loch-p-6261

Title: Re: door strikers
Post by: john123 on February 17, 2017, 17:11:57

Thanks, but they don't seem to be available from SLS either.

Title: Re: door strikers
Post by: perry113 on February 18, 2017, 22:47:34

I am pretty sure I have a left and right set from a 65 230SL.
Email me at peterperry911113@gmail.com

Regards
Peter