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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: jameshoward on December 06, 2007, 00:27:03

Title: Photos wanted of a good softtop for Wiki pse
Post by: jameshoward on December 06, 2007, 00:27:03

As I prepare to replace my softtop, the one thing I don't have are photos of a car that has a very well fitted soft top. I want to ensure my frame is correct before I start. I'm reasonably sure I can get the outside to fit properly and what it should look like, but what I could really use are a few photos of the interior specifically at the rear corners where the back corners of the softtop meet the softtop cover. I am particularly interested in how the bar holding the rear seal sits against the toneau cover. My car has a quite a large gap at the rear corners and I need something against which to compare it and so make sure the wiki entry is as good as it can be and that my frame is properly adjusted before I start.

Either post them here or, to save hassle reducing size etc, please email to me at:

pagoda230@gmail.com

All for the greater good!!

Thanks,

James

Title: Re: Photos wanted of a good softtop for Wiki pse
Post by: 114015 on December 08, 2007, 15:27:35

Douglas,

Please, can you help here?
I remember yours was sitting perfectly on 018260 and it was the original MB canvas.
Have you got some pictures or info in your archives about this?

Best,

Achim
(Magdeburg, Germany)

Title: Re: Photos wanted of a good softtop for Wiki pse
Post by: jameshoward on December 10, 2007, 11:49:50

Helloooooo!

Just 4 minutes with a camera is all I'm asking - focus on the rear corners on the inside; soft top up.

Please!

Title: Re: Photos wanted of a good softtop for Wiki pse
Post by: Douglas on December 10, 2007, 13:11:55

It sounds like Craig is going to shoot some pix of his 280 SL's soft top. It's a factory top, so it should be helpful.

Douglas Kim
New York
USA

Title: Re: Photos wanted of a good softtop for Wiki pse
Post by: sjiatrou on December 10, 2007, 21:42:46

James;
Here're some pix of my top. It's a recently installed GAHH black with tan herringbone liner.  It was installed by a local auto upholstery shop.  I hope this is what you're looking for.  Let me know if there is some other detail you need.

Steve



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Steve
Seaside, CA
1964 230sl roadster
White (050)/Black (116)

Title: Re: Photos wanted of a good softtop for Wiki pse
Post by: hauser on December 11, 2007, 01:32:19

Tis the perfect season for this request!  This time of year Master Gernold is up to his neck in soft top restorations.  I would give him a call and see if he could help.

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

Title: Re: Photos wanted of a good softtop for Wiki pse
Post by: paulr on December 12, 2007, 00:27:29

What are the thin pieces of wire for shown in the first set of pictures and are they normal for a 280 ? If so, where can I get a couple? I have a GAHH top.

thanks

paulr
lovely 1970 280 SL

Title: Re: Photos wanted of a good softtop for Wiki pse
Post by: jameshoward on December 12, 2007, 11:41:57

My thanks to John Harkin and Steve (beautiful job on that softtop by the way) for the photos. I think I'm gradually realising the scope of the challenge. Errrmmm. Too late!

I need to figure out first how to reform my frame before I set about putting a new top on. Steve's photos look like the frame is superbly well adjusted.

More to follow.

JH