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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Intex on February 09, 2018, 19:26:58

Title: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: Intex on February 09, 2018, 19:26:58: Do any of the members in the US/Canada have any recommendations for a good quality Dolly for the Pagoda top? It's the one that has wheels on the bottom, and holds the top upright with the back window towards the floor.

I just do not want to order one that is of inferior quality, and repect members opinions.

Thanks
Intex
'71 280SL
Title: Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: doitwright on February 09, 2018, 19:44:08: I made mine using a dolly from Harbor Freight and some scrap wood. Works great!
Title: Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ on February 09, 2018, 21:03:24: Buds Benz is where I ordered mine from ...

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https://www.budsbenz.com/catalog/230-250-280-sl/n-miscellaneous

Dieter

PS, It can easily be disassembled and taken along in your trunk and used if needed on a long trip. All one needs is a few wrenches :) (something to think about).
Title: Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: Garry on February 09, 2018, 21:31:01: I have a Buds Benz one as well and find it easy to use and lightweight for moving around.

Garry
Title: Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: specracer on February 09, 2018, 23:02:23: I got this one off Amazon. 1st box was damaged, and some parts fell out, but amazon replaced it immediately, I sent the incomplete one back. Its perfect for my needs:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0066S6W3Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Title: Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: Intex on February 10, 2018, 00:00:18: Thank you, I just went ahead and ordered from Bud's Benz
Title: Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: thelews on February 10, 2018, 14:22:56: I have this. Carrier, strap, cover. Works great. $107 for all.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-W113-PAGODA-HARDTOP-STAND-STORAGE-TROLLEY-CART-1963-to-1971-050/161948166611?hash=item25b4dce9d3:g:3awAAOSwbwlXCQOO&vxp=mtr
Title: Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: gimp on February 14, 2018, 01:18:21: I just bought the one for $107
That was the best deal as it also came with a dust cover and strap.
Title: Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: specracer on February 15, 2018, 00:10:39: Why did you over pay? The amazon link i posted was $105.24 (and prime eligible) vs $107

Im just kidding, they are likely exactly the same thing
Title: Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: gimp on February 17, 2018, 04:19:47: I think the extra cost must have been the shipment
Title: Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: TheEngineer on February 22, 2018, 05:12:14: Quote from: doitwright on February 09, 2018, 19:44:08
I made mine using a dolly from Harbor Freight and some scrap wood. Works great!
Now you have to sew a nice cover for it. Sunbrella is perfect for it and comes in many colors.
Title: Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: doitwright on February 22, 2018, 08:03:58: Quote from: TheEngineer on February 22, 2018, 05:12:14
Now you have to sew a nice cover for it. Sunbrella is perfect for it and comes in many colors.

I just picked up a cover from a German Parts supplier. I only made the dolly for temporary use. My hard top will eventually hang from my garage rafters.
Title: Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: Iconic on February 22, 2018, 19:25:14: Quote from: doitwright on February 09, 2018, 19:44:08
I made mine using a dolly from Harbor Freight and some scrap wood. Works great!
I apologize for the tangent.
Frank,
Is that a '69 Camaro behind your top???
Mark
Title: Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: doitwright on February 23, 2018, 07:39:14: Quote from: Iconic on February 22, 2018, 19:25:14
I apologize for the tangent.
Frank,
Is that a '69 Camaro behind your top???
Mark

Probably is a 69. A Camaro for sure. Mike Luurs does a lot of Camaro’s. He did my SL. That photo was taken in his shop.
Title: Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: Iconic on February 23, 2018, 14:41:17: Thanks Frank.
I thought it was yours .... 8)
Title: Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
Post by: Intex on March 06, 2018, 22:09:04: Finally received the one from Bud's Benz. It looks like its Chinese probably, the quality is OK for what I am using it for, so I would recommend it.