Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: menesesjesse on October 02, 2008, 13:12:34

Title: Convertible top
Post by: menesesjesse on October 02, 2008, 13:12:34
Hi all I was looking for a place that sells the braided cable tensioners that are on each side of the convertible top.  I am in the process of replacing mine but the cables are holding me up. Thanks
Title: Re: Convertible top
Post by: Douglas on October 02, 2008, 13:53:59
Try Gernold at SL Tech. It's SLTechW113.com
Title: Re: Convertible top
Post by: KUMARB on October 04, 2008, 10:13:10
May I suggest you try your local Mercedes dealer? They might just have it at a reasonable price. If they do, your parts will be the real thing, not used or after-market.

I am in the process of restoring my 1971 280 SL. I have found MB dealer to be very helpful and bought numerous 280 SL parts from them. The thing about buying parts from MB dealer is they fit just right.
Title: Re: Convertible top
Post by: Douglas on October 04, 2008, 11:16:06
Binod,

Gernold is a Pagoda soft top specialist who is ridiculously fussy about his parts and a true enthusiast for this particular model, so you're in good hands with him. I assure you he knows more about these tops than any dealer.
Title: Re: Convertible top
Post by: hauser on October 04, 2008, 21:57:27
I also recommend Gernold.  He is a specialist in all things Pagoda.
Title: Re: Convertible top
Post by: KUMARB on October 06, 2008, 08:01:04
Doug:

I am sorry, I did not mean any disrespect to Gernold. I apologize if my response gave that impression. I was merely expressing what I normally do.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Convertible top
Post by: menesesjesse on October 06, 2008, 12:49:10
After going to the dealer the parts guys there were inexperienced in dealing with older cars.  I did however get some help from Ray at budsbenz.  He gave me a direct replacement with an updated part number unlike the NLA answer I received from the parts guy.  The cable is availiable from Mercedes but the part number new.  Thanks for the help in this matter.  I will be picking them up this week. I am looking forward to seeing it assembled.
Title: Re: Convertible top
Post by: Naj ✝︎ on October 06, 2008, 13:48:42
quote:
The cable is availiable from Mercedes but the part number new.


So, can you share the new part # ?

Thanks

naj
Title: Re: Convertible top
Post by: menesesjesse on October 09, 2008, 00:24:21
Sorry for the delay.  Had surgery and wasnt able to get to the computer.  The part number for the cables is 107-770-0066.  Before I start the install does anyone have any pointers I should be aware of.  Thanks and I hope I helped some of you.
Title: Re: Convertible top
Post by: paulr on October 09, 2008, 01:17:57
I used a crochet hook to thread mine through. Worked a treat.
Title: Re: Convertible top
Post by: Naj ✝︎ on October 09, 2008, 01:38:15
quote:
Originally posted by menesesjesse

Sorry for the delay.  Had surgery and wasnt able to get to the computer.  The part number for the cables is 107-770-0066.  Before I start the install does anyone have any pointers I should be aware of.  Thanks and I hope I helped some of you.


Thanks for the part #.

Hope you're having a speedy recovery.

naj