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General Discussion / Re: Three point authomatic Seat belt

« Last post by rwmastel on September 17, 2025, 00:58:40 »

Cees,

Did you put your retractable reel forward of the cross member, near the seat?  Or, did you hide it under the parcel shelf?

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General Discussion / Re: Three point authomatic Seat belt

« Last post by Cees Klumper on September 16, 2025, 23:59:13 »

I installed 3 point automatic belts in my 280 SL without cutting into the B-pillar. The belt moves freely - not as perfectly as in a modern car, you have to take some care, but it's quite ok. Automatic belts are really a major comfort improvement.

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General Discussion / Re: Three point authomatic Seat belt

« Last post by rwmastel on September 16, 2025, 23:27:47 »

Hi Mike.  That's all in the link I gave the OP.

He may have to shop around a while to get the specific color belt material, or maybe get it custom dyed.

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General Discussion / Re: Three point authomatic Seat belt

« Last post by MikeSimon on September 16, 2025, 20:46:18 »

The OP is looking for instructions to install RETRACTABLE 3-point seat belts. The 3-point standard seat belt installation instruction is no help. The problem is, there is no room for the reel in a W113.
There was a service bulletin from MB to install retractable belts which involved cutting into the B-pillar behind the doors. Quite elaborate. Some owners have installed the reel under the boards in the cavity behind the seats. Concern is the movement of the belt from out there. I have been looking into this issue for 20 years and still do not have seat belts in my car.

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Items for Sale / Re: 1966 230SL Parts Car

« Last post by bconley759 on September 16, 2025, 18:54:39 »

still interested in the glass, contact me bconley759@yahoo.com

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: No brakes with engine running

« Last post by RobParkerMB on September 16, 2025, 18:49:56 »

I think I've found the issue.
On my way around re-bleeding, one of my new front calipers was leaking from the joint between the two Half's. I've never seen one leak from there before, didn't spot it before. Hopefully the shop I bought it off will send me a replacement.

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Items for Sale / Re: 230SL Taillights, Fuel Pump Cover, Owners Manual, Fuel Lines, Tachometer Cable

« Last post by bconley759 on September 16, 2025, 18:49:21 »

Are the fuel lines still available?

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Events / Re: PagodaFest 2025 - Great Smoky Mountains - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

« Last post by Iconic on September 16, 2025, 16:10:53 »

I will be driving (in Pagoda) from the Chicago, IL area.
Is there anyone who wants to meet up and drive together?
My intent is to leave on Wednesday and make it two easy days of driving.
(Is there a better place to post this question?)
Mark

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Photo Gallery / Re: No Pagoda photo but…

« Last post by David Robinson on September 16, 2025, 16:03:27 »

There you go

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Items for Sale / Re: Special Pagoda for sale in Germany

« Last post by MikeSimon on September 16, 2025, 15:45:24 »

Look at the wheels on the Pagoda next to the stacked headlight Pagoda.

The wheel design reminds me of BBS. Very popular at the time for a lot of cars.