Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: mistertj on November 02, 2019, 19:48:21

Title: Interior dimensions 280SL vs 230SL
Post by: mistertj on November 02, 2019, 19:48:21

I am thinking of purchasing a tonneau cover for my 230SL but can only find one for a 280SL. Except for the seat headrests of a 280SL, is the convertible top cover plate and cockpit dimensions essentially the same?

Title: Re: Interior dimensions 280SL vs 230SL
Post by: Mike Hughes on November 02, 2019, 23:01:06

I would think so.

Title: Re: Interior dimensions 280SL vs 230SL
Post by: Garry on November 03, 2019, 03:42:20

Exactly the same but as you said, head rests can be, but not necessarily depending on which country the vehicle was delivered to,  on the 280.

Title: Re: Interior dimensions 280SL vs 230SL
Post by: JamesL on November 03, 2019, 06:36:54

If it's the California Car Covers one you're looking at, it fits on my 280
Though oddly they assume that I only have one wing mirror - and that on driver's side on an LHD car
But it works a treat for the purpose and is easy to take on and off

Title: Re: Interior dimensions 280SL vs 230SL
Post by: mistertj on November 03, 2019, 12:11:10

Hi James - Might you have a car photo with the tonneau on?

Title: Re: Interior dimensions 280SL vs 230SL
Post by: JamesL on November 03, 2019, 13:45:47

Sorry, I don't..

Title: Re: Interior dimensions 280SL vs 230SL
Post by: mistertj on November 03, 2019, 13:55:36

James - Does it look like this?

Title: Re: Interior dimensions 280SL vs 230SL
Post by: mbzse on November 03, 2019, 14:27:27

Quote from: mistertj

Might you have a car photo with the tonneau on?

This is a tonneau fitted to a 280 SL by an upholstery shop here in Stockholm.

I do have on my shelf a real M-B tonneau, made for the W113 Pagoda. This is in black Sonnenland fabric.
I would consider letting that go. I'll take a look and provide some pictures

Title: Re: Interior dimensions 280SL vs 230SL
Post by: JamesL on November 03, 2019, 15:07:27

No - mine goes over the front of the windscreen and is used when parked

Title: Re: Interior dimensions 280SL vs 230SL
Post by: mbzse on November 03, 2019, 15:23:48

Quote from: JamesL

No - mine goes over the front of the windscreen and is used when parked

You mean - something like this?
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=21902.0 (https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=21902.0)

Title: Re: Interior dimensions 280SL vs 230SL
Post by: mistertj on November 03, 2019, 15:31:54

I have the one that goes over the windshield but thanks.

Title: Re: Interior dimensions 280SL vs 230SL
Post by: mistertj on November 03, 2019, 15:34:36

Are the snap posts drilled into the sheet metal?

Title: Re: Interior dimensions 280SL vs 230SL
Post by: JamesL on November 04, 2019, 11:10:39

Quote from: mbzse on November 03, 2019, 15:23:48

You mean - something like this?
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=21902.0 (https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=21902.0)

Thanks yes, mine is very much like that

Title: Re: Interior dimensions 280SL vs 230SL
Post by: 114015 on November 15, 2019, 12:55:34

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I am thinking of purchasing a tonneau cover for my 230SL

Hello TJ.,
Are you still looking for a tonneau cover?
I have one - which I am considering to sell.

Best,
Achim