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opopotts

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W111 soft top frame
« on: September 20, 2018, 20:12:01 »
Does anyone know where to buy a soft top frame for the W111?
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Re: W111 soft top frame
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2018, 00:27:19 »
Unobtainable item.
Check with these guys, maybe they conquered the production of W111 already?

http://www.dura-block.pl/en_GB/p/Mercedes-W113-250280-SL-soft-top-frame%2C-REPRO/102
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Re: W111 soft top frame
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2018, 05:27:19 »
Not so from what I've been told. Repro frames are being made - no chrome though but that's the way MB originally sold them. Chrome will be available as repro at some point.
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Re: W111 soft top frame
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2018, 12:56:22 »
Not so from what I've been told. Repro frames are being made - no chrome though but that's the way MB originally sold them. Chrome will be available as repro at some point.

Do tell, Dan, what is the source?
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Re: W111 soft top frame
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2018, 15:37:10 »
Sorry, proprietary info at this point.  :)
1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
Dan Caron's SL Barn

1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
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2013  GMC  Sierra
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1967 250SL
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1988 560SEC

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Re: W111 soft top frame
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2018, 19:42:17 »
At some point,  MB’s replacement top discontinued the locking catch (when completely down) as it would rub the edge of the top and cause abrasion.  Hence, if ever find an NOS factory replacement, don’t be puzzled that catch is missing.

« Last Edit: February 25, 2020, 00:31:27 by JPMOSE »
Best Regards,

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Re: W111 soft top frame
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2018, 01:57:41 »

Original new W111 softtop frames were still available from the factory
at least until a few years ago.

They might even still be today.
At a price - for sure .... :o ???

Otherwise,
the usual used-parts guys around in the country.

Have you placed an add in "The Star" or so?


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Re: W111 soft top frame
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2020, 03:57:46 »
My family has owned a body shop specializing  in non bondo (lead only) repairs for over 50 years. It will be closing soon and there are multiple 113 top frames as well as a 111 top frame that may be available. Does anyone have an idea as to the value of the 111 frame? A 190 SL frame and hardtop may also be available.
« Last Edit: January 17, 2020, 12:58:13 by Basementfullofmbparts »

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Re: W111 soft top frame
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2020, 06:25:50 »
PM sent on the Forum For Sale policy.


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Re: W111 soft top frame
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2020, 12:59:20 »
FYI... I made a few spelling corrections. Thanks against n.

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Re: W111 soft top frame
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2021, 15:08:37 »
Hi Mitch please check PM
« Last Edit: February 10, 2021, 15:14:18 by SamOrSung »