Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: gtait on October 19, 2012, 04:29:41

Title: Door Pull Identification
Post by: gtait on October 19, 2012, 04:29:41

I am currently restoring an early 1964 European 230SL and  am not sure if the handle on the door panel is correct. These do not look like the two styles I have seen in the forum.  Just this evening I did discover a photograph of a 1664 with handles that look to be the same style.

Can anyone tell me if they are correct and if not can anyone identify what they are from.

Thank You

Gil

Title: Re: Door Pull Identification
Post by: Jordan on October 19, 2012, 10:31:41

I have never seen a door pull like that.  What is the material covering your door panel?  It almost looks like a felt type material or maybe its just the grainy picture.

Title: Re: Door Pull Identification
Post by: bogeyman on October 19, 2012, 10:42:49

The pull looks like a 107, but the 107 has an armrest integrated into the lower part with the pocket below it.
Maybe the factory was trying out the design or someone "self-engineered" it?

Title: Re: Door Pull Identification
Post by: gtait on October 19, 2012, 22:46:35

Thank you Jordon,

Based on when the car was last restored (late seventies) I would guess that the covering is standard vinyl.  It appears pretty normal in person and is only grainy because of the piture.  I took it with my IPAD.

Gil

Title: Re: Door Pull Identification
Post by: 114015 on October 22, 2012, 21:07:54

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Can anyone tell me if they are correct and if not can anyone identify what they are from.

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Maybe the factory was trying out the design or someone "self-engineered" it?

The latter. Absolutely custom-made. :P
As Rick mentioned, the door pocket is correct, the armrest plus handle is not. ::)

If I were you (I know, I am not ...) I'd replace that handle ASAP with an original one if you can find one ...

Just my 2 cents ...

Achim

Title: Re: Door Pull Identification
Post by: gtait on October 24, 2012, 02:34:15

Achim,  Thank you for your input.

I would like to correct them if possible.  I have been looking for the correct armrest pieces for awhile but have not seen any.

Does anyone know where the correct armrest/door pulls can be purchased?

Gil

Title: Re: Door Pull Identification
Post by: KevinC on October 25, 2012, 00:28:08

It may be a long shot but this "lot" on ebay has a door armrest that MAY fit (?).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-MISC-CLASSIC-PARTS-PUMP-LOCK-LIGHT-HEADLIGHT-/130762364470?hash=item1e720b5636&item=130762364470&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_100&vxp=mtr