Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: waltklatt on May 30, 2025, 02:24:22

Title: Hardtop garnish rail bolts?
Post by: waltklatt on May 30, 2025, 02:24:22

Hello all,
Stumped by this one....
Disassembled the spare hardtop from a 1963 230SL.
Took it all apart and now want to fit the two garnish rails, previously had none.
The parts book says M 5x10 DIN 7987.
Meaning they are stainless steel, but my question is the head shape?  Pan head?  countersunk head with washer?

Does anyone have an original one to show a picture of?

Thanks,
Walter
1967 220SL diesel, getting a restored hardtop
1969 280SE
2003 Beetle TDI
2005 Honda Element

Title: Re: Hardtop garnish rail bolts?
Post by: BobH on May 30, 2025, 08:07:03

Hello Walter, there are some pictures of the fixings on here if they help

https://www.authenticclassics.com/Garnish-Trim-Rail-Hardtop-Roof-Mercedes-280SL-p/auth-008602.htm

https://www.sls-hh-shop.de/en/mercedes-230-280sl-w113/77-79-softtop-hardtop/79-hardtop

And some part numbers on here

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=11981.msg80602#msg80602

Title: Re: Hardtop garnish rail bolts?
Post by: Pawel66 on May 30, 2025, 15:25:26

Do not forget good sealing...

Title: Re: Hardtop garnish rail bolts?
Post by: waltklatt on May 30, 2025, 21:40:20

Thank you Bob, that solves the problem with the countersunk thing.  Using a rubber washer works well.
Will heads to the hardware store for the M 5x10 fasteners.

Thank you Pawel, will use some urethane silicone sealant.

Walter
1967 220SL diesel hardtop being restored
1969 280SE
2003 Beetle TDI
2005 Honda Element