Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: glennard on December 26, 2006, 08:53:50
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What did your Pagoda get for Christmas? Waxing, visors, top, fuel pump/tank, wheel covers???
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New driveshaft
New flex disk
New Rear Pinion Seal
New Oil Pan Gasket
A Little Hug...
bpossel (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL / '97 E320
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More $$$ in the bank, saving for repair/restoration.
Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both tops
1994 E420
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A rebuilt/new suspension to improve handling and ride to include: John Olson springs, new kingpins, bushings, etc. I recently had new shocks and bigger sway bar installed.
Danny
1970 280SL Euro silver 4 speed
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New floor mats and it's having the rear-end rebuilt. Hopefully it will be back on the road at the dawn of the new year! (It rolled off the line on Jan 14, 1964 so it also has birthday coming up.)
Happy motoring to all in 2007!
Steve Iatrou
Seaside, CA
1964 230sl roadster
White (050)/Black (116)
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New License plate frames, chrome with gold "Mercedes-Benz" raised letters on the bottom. Also, new hood spring torison rod. Looking for Charles Atlas to turn it counter clockwise & hook it to hole on side of hood-then install hood!!!
Paul, '63 230SL
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New Euro headlamps and a really expensive paint job.
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Bob, that sounds like when we got clothes instead of toys at Christmas, remember?
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Originally posted by bpossel
New driveshaft
New flex disk
New Rear Pinion Seal
New Oil Pan Gasket
A Little Hug...
bpossel (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL / '97 E320
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Ours was one of those lopsided gift exchanges. The car got a cheap little Voltage Regulator and I got to take drives on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!
James
63 230SL
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New Heater Core!
Refurbished Becker Stereo w/IPOD wire
New (hopefully tastefully installed) modern speakers
New Chrome Door Jamb Trim
New Right Rear Axle Boot
New Fire Wall Padding...not sure that I'm excited about the work in process on this one...
Scrubbed Components under dash (prior owner used graphite to fix everything - what a mess!!!!)
There's more...but after 11 weeks of waiting for parts...my mind has gone to mush while the bills keep adding up!
I'll post pics of cosmetic changes when I get the car back...hopefully next week...
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New interior (seats/carpets) on order!
Kevin Caputo
Boca Raton, FL
1967 230 SL Automatic
670 Light Ivory
113 Bronze/Brown MB Tex
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OEM Firewall Padding
Best Regards,
J. P. Mose
1968 250SL
1987 560SL
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front brake rebuild including new master cylinder, pads +++
subframe mounts,
new bilsteins alround,
grease and oil change
Bob Smith (Brisbane,Australia)
RHD,1967 early 250 SL, auto
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..some cake.
Nick350
r107 SL red
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All my 280Ls gifts are in her trunk or at home . She is mad and weeping transmission oil, so I parked her in the corner till she starts beheiving.
these foreign metal mistress are touchy!!
Bob Geco
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NEW SHIFT KNOB & SHIFT LEVER WINDSHIELD RUBBER RECHROMED 7 PEICES OF CHROME & MORE
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Kick up the rear end she was very naughty on chrismas eve but we are best mates again now
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Looks like mine is going to get a new clutch slave for New Years.
Rod Hersberger
Santa Barbara
'68 280 SL, red, tan, 4sp, two tops
'01 Jag S Type brg
'07 Cayman S Carmona red, sand beige
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Becker kick panel speakers (ebay)
Kick Panels
Door Panels
Carpet set
two new pcs of chrome trim
New quartz clock
Gus
'68 280sl
Signal red/Black soft top/beige interior
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"Looks like mine is going to get a new clutch slave for New Years."
I got the car back yesterday after the clutch slave work and a good sorting of the shift linkage. Now perhaps someone else besides me could drive it! I have the hardtop on for the first time in a while, too. After washing and waxing the SL yesterday, I took it for a spirited drive through some nice twisties outside Santa Barbara. With the 4 sp, the front suspension entirely rebuilt last summer, along with rear shocks and new tires, the old dear handles corners very smartly for a car approaching 40 years old. I was the only one doing any sliding around because, as you know, the seats give no lateral support. Anyway, good to have it back.
Rod Hersberger
Santa Barbara
'68 280 SL, red, tan, 4sp, two tops
'01 Jag S Type brg
'07 Cayman S Carmona red, sand beige
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What did you get for your Pagoda this Christmas? My stocking was empty! :(
Best Regards,
J. P. Mose
1968 250SL
1987 560SL
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Rodent poison in the trunk :oops:
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New classic Hella driving lights... to replace the Lucas ones I've had hanging under the bumper!
Peter
1970 280SL. Also known as 'admin@sl113.org' and organiser of the Technical Manual (http://www.sl113.org/wiki/pmwiki.php).
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Peter,
How faithful to the originals are the new Hellas?
Douglas Kim
New York
USA
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the dash torn apart and the promise of fresh dash paint and real leather to replace the SHUDDER...valour the PO put on the dash
Daryl
'64 230 SL Buckeye Benz Scarlet interior and Grey top Serial # 508
'77 280SE
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Seats out, steering wheel off, dash apart.
She received new gaskets for instrument gauges, new flooring
insulation, soldered 3 wires together to bypass a funky rheostat
for the dash lights, 4 watt bubs for the dash, a thorough detailing
and on with the hardtop for some winter driving.
I got a backache! But its worth it for a beautiful mistress.
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A new garage to sleep with a back yard buddy four post lift so I can service her. A car cover and a CTEK battery trickle charger to keep her ready to drive. Some new trim parts and light bulbs for the side marker lights.
Bob Geco
1968 280SL
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A four post lift Bob? I am jealous!!!
Best Regards,
J. P. Mose
1968 250SL
1987 560SL
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Santa brought my two 280SL's a trickle charger and a new carpet for their bedroom, I mean garage.
Pagoda69
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Part no. 1133500139
:?
Achim
(parts & SL knowledge collector
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A new M-B battery to replace the 7-8 year old M-B battery that worked just fine until after Thanksgiving!
- Mike Hughes -ô¿ô-
1966 230SL Auto P/S
Havanna Brown (408)
Light Beige (181)
Cream M-B Tex (121)
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quote:
Originally posted by 114015
Part no. 1133500139
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Achim
(parts & SL knowledge collector
Achim,
Any clues?
Bob Smith (Brisbane,Australia)
RHD,1967 early 250 SL, auto
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quote:
Originally posted by hands_aus
quote:
Originally posted by 114015
Part no. 1133500139
:?
Achim
(parts & SL knowledge collector
Achim,
Any clues?
Bob Smith (Brisbane,Australia)
RHD,1967 early 250 SL, auto
3.75 crown wheel and pinion set for the diff
naj
68 280SL
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quote:
Originally posted by Douglas
Peter,
How faithful to the originals are the new Hellas?
Douglas Kim
New York
USA
Very good. I'll post pictures once the weather is nice enough to take her out again.
Peter
1970 280SL. Also known as 'admin@sl113.org' and organiser of the Technical Manual (http://www.sl113.org/wiki/pmwiki.php).
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Gorgeous black floormats with red diamond dots from cocomats.com
We haven't yet gotten them, so belated Christmas present. With this car Christmas lasts all year, right?
And if I was a good Pagoda owner I probably *should have* gotten a new windshield, the heater fixed, door panels, window cranks. The proverbial work in progress.
But whatever- she looks *amazing* just the way she is....
2007 brought a new paint job (down to metal) and Black loop carpeting. Also the wood pieces (including the strip inside the hardtop) done in a gorgeous burlwood. Not installed yet- but I take them down from their storage place - just to drool at the gorgeous finish.
I spoke with a Pagoda owner at an informal car show- admiring his wood pieces which were freshly refinished. He said it cost less to refinish his piano <G>. I said "But you can't *drive* your piano!"
Ann
'70 Euro 280 SL silver
'06 BMW Z4 Montego Blue
'98 Jeep Gr.Cherokee (125K mi.)
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quote:
Originally posted by Ann
Gorgeous black floormats with red diamond dots from cocomats.com
Like these?
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2184/2094903300_74d86e9e74.jpg)
John
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual
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quote:
Originally posted by thelews
quote:
Originally posted by Ann
Gorgeous black floormats with red diamond dots from cocomats.com
Like these?
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2184/2094903300_74d86e9e74.jpg)
John
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual
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Oh Yea! Mine have a black plastic mat under the foot pedal area, tho.
I got them today and they are beautiful.
As a treat I went for a long ride into town and got her (hand) washed & fueled.
Also ordered mats for the BMW Z4 in blue with tan dots.That car is Montego Blue with tan interior. I never liked the tan carpet ones that came with the Z4 as they slid around and got dingy pretty quickly. Ugh. It was a constant fight to keep them in place (me against all that velcro...ick). It's the only thing I hated about that car <G>. Such a great car, such BAD mats.
Apart from their beauty the other best thing about the coco mats is they are custom cut to your car's floor measurement. No slippy sliding. And they are quite heavy. I got the mat for the "deck" area behind the seats, and it fits like a glove. I had never noticed how angled that area was (slightly A-framed) until I installed the deck mat. It only fits one way <G>.
It's amazing how one little thing can make such a HUGE difference!
Ann
'70 Euro 280 SL silver
'06 BMW Z4 Montego Blue
'98 Jeep Gr.Cherokee (125K mi.)
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Also ordered mats for the BMW Z4 in blue with tan dots.
Like these?
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2337/2202920872_5d7d9edc7b.jpg)
I purposely omitted the heel pad for the look. Jeff, at www.cocomats.com said if I wear through, I can send the mat back and he'll sew a pad in. Great mats and great people.
John
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual
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While on subject of cocomats, how about some opinions: do you think this blue and white pattern would go with my interior? or is it too busy? (the trunk mat pic is from their website)
James
63 230SL
(http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/J.%20Huber/2008126154835_Slide1.JPG)
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quote:
Originally posted by J. Huber
While on subject of cocomats, how about some opinions: do you think this blue and white pattern would go with my interior? or is it too busy? (the trunk mat pic is from their website)
I assume your car is white. It would look great.
John
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual
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James, My car is the same color as yours. I used the #12 black and white which looks great.
Bob G mn
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While on the subject of cocomats...
Anyone know if the RHD is the "back" of the LHD pattern - ie a straight reversal? Or how I take a trace of the floor to make an RHD pattern...
Thanks
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Tosh
I have asked Cocomats to make some but they dont have a RHD pattern so they are going to send a pattern making kit over and if I get the chance I will make a pattern. Exciting eh?
quote:
Originally posted by Tosh
While on the subject of cocomats...
Anyone know if the RHD is the "back" of the LHD pattern - ie a straight reversal? Or how I take a trace of the floor to make an RHD pattern...
Thanks
paulr
lovely 1970 280 SL
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Great news, thanks
Don't suppose you have a W202 Class as well, do you? I need a set of overmats for that too!
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quote:
Originally posted by paulr
Tosh
I have asked Cocomats to make some but they dont have a RHD pattern so they are going to send a pattern making kit over and if I get the chance I will make a pattern. Exciting eh?
quote:
Originally posted by Tosh
While on the subject of cocomats...
Anyone know if the RHD is the "back" of the LHD pattern - ie a straight reversal? Or how I take a trace of the floor to make an RHD pattern...
Thanks
paulr
lovely 1970 280 SL
Maybe we could do a joint RHD order with quantity discount?
naj
68 280SL
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good idea..WHEN I have had a look at the pattern making kit, I'll make a post asking for interested orders. i spoke to the very willing and helpful Jeff at Cocomats and mentioned the site so I'm sure he will be up for a discount.
----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Cocomats.com <naturalauto@comporium.net>
To: paul raeside
Sent: Monday, 28 January, 2008 1:41:27 PM
Subject: Re: Message for Natural Auto Products, LLC
Paul,
Thank you for your message. Good to hear about www.sl113.org It is
tough as a small business to get the word out, but the best is happy
customers. Thanks for heads up.
We ship to UK quite a bit. Unfortunately we do not have rhd pattern for
113. We have done 100's of lhd but not one rhd. So if your 113 is rhd,
we would need your help making pattern. I would be happy to send a copy
of our lhd pattern for your review along with tan swatches. Just let me
know. We can send swatches out today.
Sincerely,
Jeff / Cocomats.com
paul raeside wrote:
> msg Hello I have a 1970 mercedes 280 sl (w113) car and through the
> forum (www.sl113.org) I have heard nothing but glowing reports about
> your products. My car has beige carpets in and I am very interested in
> having a sisal set made. Would you be kind enough to send me a swatch
> sample set from which I can choose my colour. You do ship to the UK I
> presume.
>
paulr
lovely 1970 280 SL
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There must have been some elves working at Cocomats.com over Christmas, I got some for my car too! Black w/natural
Pete S.
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Hi Paul,
You can count me in as a starter for RHD mats. I looked at their site some time ago and thought they were great idea.
Garry
Garry Marks
Australia
69 280SL Manual
02 320ML
05 A200
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Well, ya all convinced me as well. I am hoping Jeff will consider a discount for the Group -- lefties or righties.
James
63 230SL
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Maybe he will discount, but at $129 for a front pair, knowing the quality, I think it's a great value already. Which is why I have three sets.
John
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual
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quote:
Originally posted by Douglas
Peter,
How faithful to the originals are the new Hellas?
Very good. I'll post pictures once the weather is nice enough to take her out again.
(http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/vanesp/200823111023_PICT9453.JPG)
Enclosed pictures of the Hella Classic 160 Chrome driving lamps. If you think they are a little too close to the middle of the car, it's because I've mounted them in the holes left by the removal of the bumper overriders, to prevent having to drill extra holes in the bumper.
These lamps are still available from Hella, look very good and provide a lot more light than the standard lights.
(http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/vanesp/20082311944_PICT9449.JPG)
Peter
1970 280SL. Also known as 'admin@sl113.org' and organiser of the Technical Manual (http://www.sl113.org/wiki/pmwiki.php).
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Just a follow up: my Cocos are here! While too late for Christmas, I'll call them my car's 45th Birthday present...
(http:// http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/j. huber/200835152440_coco1.jpg )
James
63 230SL
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quote:
Originally posted by J. Huber
Just a follow up: my Cocos are here! While too late for Christmas, I'll call them my car's 45th Birthday present...
Nice Jim, I'm very happy with mine.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2184/2094903300_74d86e9e74.jpg)
You might consider a steering wheel cover (leather) from Wheelskins. Vendor on Ebay (azeco88, Strawberry Hill Ltd) has it cheapest, about $32 shipped. Very nice, just email him your measurements.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2028/2098511815_51ecf74f8a_o.jpg)
John
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual
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quote:
Originally posted by thelews
quote:
Originally posted by J. Huber
Just a follow up: my Cocos are here! While too late for Christmas, I'll call them my car's 45th Birthday present...
Nice Jim, I'm very happy with mine.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2184/2094903300_74d86e9e74.jpg)
You might consider a steering wheel cover (leather) from Wheelskins. Vendor on Ebay (azeco88, Strawberry Hill Ltd) has it cheapest, about $32 shipped. Very nice, just email him your measurements.
John
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual
No heel pad???
naj
68 280SL
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quote:
No heel pad???
naj
68 280SL
Nope. Talked to Jeff at www.cocomats.com and decided I like the look better (and more original) without the heel pad. If it gets too worn in the heel area, I can send the mat back to Jeff and he'll sew a heel pad in. Did the same in my 190 SL.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2036/2112121590_1437a3cfa0.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2312568800_12a678de76.jpg)
John
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual
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John, you mean you don't like my rubber 1987-style wheel wrap? It's really been on there since then! Actually, awhile back I literally had a Wheelskin in the cart -- was seconds away from pulling the trigger -- then someone said it was challenging to install (time-consuming and something about the spokes. I chickened out...
James
63 230SL
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Originally posted by J. Huber
Actually, awhile back I literally had a Wheelskin in the cart -- was seconds away from pulling the trigger -- then someone said it was challenging to install (time-consuming and something about the spokes. I chickened out...
James
63 230SL
Well, you can see the picture of it on my Pagoda wheel below that shows the spokes well. Spokes not a problem. Yes, it takes time, took me about an hour and 1/2 or more, but I'm very particular and took my time. Not that I was going to spend that time so much more productively doing something else. It came out very nicely and my friend liked it so much he's doing it on his car. If you're at all handy and careful, it won't be an issue to install. If you're a slob and rush things, forget it. Here's a shot of one on my Porsche 356.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2364/2069286259_2b789b712a_o.jpg)
John
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual
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Hey John, can I mention your name when my wife gets the bills for all these upgrades you talk me into! Anyway... I'd have to say I am closer to handy than a slob -- however I do have two conflicting quirks: I am kind of a perfectionist AND I am kind of impatient. Leads one to anger management I'm afraid...
But if I were to get the wheelskins, I am thinking dark blue? Agree? (as you can see, while you are expensive, you clearly have good taste as well!)
James
63 230SL
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quote:
Originally posted by J. Huber
Hey John, can I mention your name when my wife gets the bills for all these upgrades you talk me into! Anyway... I'd have to say I am closer to handy than a slob -- however I do have two conflicting quirks: I am kind of a perfectionist AND I am kind of impatient. Leads one to anger management I'm afraid...
But if I were to get the wheelskins, I am thinking dark blue? Agree? (as you can see, while you are expensive, you clearly have good taste as well!)
James
63 230SL
Feel free to mention my name and show her the pictures. She'll agree your car is much too fine, and she fine a lady, to be riding in a Pagoda with its steering wheel covered in anything less. I agree, dark blue or whatever is closest to your dash/seat/steering hub color.
I'm like you, a perfectionist, but want it done yesterday. I have to force myself to slow down and keep repeating, "haste makes waste." You'll do fine. Just make sure to keep the seam where you want it as you move along. I put the seam at the finger indentations so you see it from outside the car, but not inside. It's a personal decision. Don't go with Wheelskins stock size. Measure the diameter and the circumference (girth) of the wheel (2 something if I recall). Skew it tighter than looser, you can stretch a bit, but just a smidge (1/32 or so) under actual is about it. Be sure to show us the results and the Ebayer I mentioned below is the cheapest and fast (for us impatient types). Wheelskins site is much more expensive.
Here's a pic of where I put the seam on the 356
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2116/2312945893_d4b5d73fe7_o.jpg)
John
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual
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John, does 17.25 diameter 2 21/32 grip sound right? I saw this in a previous thread you posted to. Thought I'd ask "in lew" of trying to measure myself...
James
63 230SL
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quote:
Originally posted by J. Huber
John, does 17.25 diameter 2 21/32 grip sound right? I saw this in a previous thread you posted to. Thought I'd ask "in lew" of trying to measure myself...
Assuming no change in the wheel size from the 230 to the 250, that should do it for you. Just make sure to pull and keep tight as you go, the beginning is the most clumsy. The thread is black, so on dark blue, it shouldn't show much. Also, they give you PLENTY of thread, so you can leave a nice piece hanging out to begin, like 1 ft. that you'll use for the final tie off. I think you'll be happy.
John
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual
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I put a Wheelskin on my car a while ago and am very happy with it. As I remember to pull the thread tight, I used a glove on one hand so it wouldn't cut so much.
Pete S.
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So, today turned out to be Wheelskinnin' Day... A few days ago, I removed my 1980s vintage rubber steering wheel cover, knowing that today would come. It felt very different to drive the car with no wheel covering. More 60s older car-ish. Then today, the new cover went on. Took me a lot longer than the directions -- all told a good three hours! I ended up hiring my 9 year old to help feed me the line so it wouldn't get tangled... But we made it. Here's the transformation.
(http:// http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/J. Huber/2008330234933_Steering Wheels.JPG)
James
63 230SL
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Sweeeet!
Pete S.
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They provide a lot of extra line. Looks great! Much classier. Bet it feels a lot nicer than the old one.
John
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual
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According to their site, size B should work.
Is that what folk ordered or did you have to go Custom?
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quote:
Originally posted by thelews
.... Bet it feels a lot nicer than the old one.
John
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual
Can't tell yet -- my fingers are still too bloody. (little inside joke). Yes, feels great. If the sun cooperates, I'll see how it improves the ride sooooon!
Tosh -- I used the special size John recommended (indicated below). Perfect size.
James
63 230SL
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Same size wheel on a 280, I presume!
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Can't tell yet -- my fingers are still too bloody. (little inside joke).
They recommend wearing gloves to pull the lacing tight. I wore thin leather gloves. Not to get carried away though and rip any of the holes in the cover.
John
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual
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A little addition to complete the matching set. Coco trunk mat...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2574342850_5a5d690c8c_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2573519839_f4e874f1b1_o.jpg)
Colors look off because the mat is in natural lighting and the car is reflecting flourescent lighting. Mats are pretty true. Car is way orangy.
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Darn it John. The trunk mat looks fantastic. How long until Christmas!