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waltklatt

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Hardtop garnish rail bolts?
« on: May 30, 2025, 02:24:22 »
Hello all,
Stumped by this one....
Disassembled the spare hardtop from a 1963 230SL.
Took it all apart and now want to fit the two garnish rails, previously had none.
The parts book says M 5x10 DIN 7987.
Meaning they are stainless steel, but my question is the head shape?  Pan head?  countersunk head with washer?

Does anyone have an original one to show a picture of?

Thanks,
Walter
1967 220SL diesel, getting a restored hardtop
1969 280SE
2003 Beetle TDI
2005 Honda Element

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February 1965 230SL Automatic
UK delivered RHD
Papyrus white, blue hard top & hub caps
Blue soft top
Blue leather

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Re: Hardtop garnish rail bolts?
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2025, 15:25:26 »
Do not forget good sealing...
Pawel

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waltklatt

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Re: Hardtop garnish rail bolts?
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2025, 21:40:20 »
Thank you Bob, that solves the problem with the countersunk thing.  Using a rubber washer works well.
Will heads to the hardware store for the M 5x10 fasteners.

Thank you Pawel, will use some urethane silicone sealant.

Walter
1967 220SL diesel hardtop being restored
1969 280SE
2003 Beetle TDI
2005 Honda Element

 

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