Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: ncsurfer on February 15, 2015, 20:02:01
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I did a search on this forum to see if there was any discussion on toneau covers. I found one and have emailed the company, but they only carry one for the 107 body.
Has anyone bought or had made, a tonneau cover to cover up the interior. I am in the LONG process of re-doing everything from the firewall pad back and new MB tex interior and would like to protect my new investment. (That is what I am calling it these days........ Seems that my wife likes hearing about investing money rather than spending it!)
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Hi,
he developed a half cover espec. for Pagodas: Wolfgang@W113.eu; www.w113.eu (closed user group) or here
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Halbgarage-Masanfertigung-Mercedes-Pagode-W113-/251844485799?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item3aa319e2a7.
...WRe
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Hi ncsurfer
It should come up in the search function as I have one, and had previously asked for information.
I had one on my 1935 Alvis, so had one made for the Pagoda a couple of years ago, by
http://www.donhoods.com which is based in the UK.
They make lots for MGs and can do any materials, and are very helpful.
I use the car extensively, but have only used the tonneau a couple of times, as I usually just put the soft top up, if leaving the car in rainy summer weather..
Keep well
Paul
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Not exactly a tonneau as shown in your post, but Covercraft makes interior covers in many colors that include the windshield and don't require snaps. Take a look at this site. Shown is a Miata cover but they make them to fit our cars as well apparently.
http://www.covercraft.com/carcovers/interior_covers.html
There are other companies also, I think. I bookmarked the site because I'm thinking of buying one when my restoration is finished.
Tom Kizer
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I bought one of these recently and have used it a couple of times. It's fine for leaving the car out if it's not raining, but I wouldn't rely on it for a rainy overnight. Needless to say, the car can be entered easily, so it's not for a location where you think there's a risk of break-in.
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Hi Meyer,
I suppose it might slow someone down if they are trying to steal your radio or GPS, especially if you park on a busy street with sidewalk cafés around.
How does yours fit?
ncsurfer, are you really looking for one that does not cover the windshield? Do you really want to put snaps on the car?
Tom Kizer
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It fits not bad; but definitely not as tight as one with snaps. That said, I definitely wouldn't have wanted to put snaps on the car.
I'll post a picture in the next couple of days.
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I have a topnneau cover for the 113 - only problem is - when you have head rest, it does not fit so well. A little small.
Fastens on by opening the trunk and under the wipers and around the mirrors with Valero straps.
If it where not for the headrest, it would fit perfect.
I would opt for the larger 107 cover - it would allow more room with headrest.
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No, I do not want to put snaps on the car. I like the one that covers the windshield too...... I am re-doing the interior and I want to protect it from the sun and dirt. I was thinking I would like one on my Pagoda, but after reading comments here about not using one that often, plus requiring snaps, I will pass......I also have 2 107-280SLs(one is a 5 speed) and there is a tonneau made for it that doesn't require snaps. It is at www.adsitco.com They do not have one for the Pagoda.
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Here is the one that I purchased for my car. Easier than putting the top up.
http://www.ecklersmbzparts.com/mercedes-interior-cover-top-down-style-113-chassis.html
James
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Thanks James, that is what I need. I will order one.
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Here's pictures of the cover I have. It's OK for overnight dew and very light rain; but not much more than that.
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That is great looking. Thanks for the pics. I appreciate you and James sharing your information. This is what I need to keep my new interior cool and clean in the NC summer.
Steve
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Mcnahon, does your cover fit over the softtop as well ?
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It won't fit over the soft top if the soft top is deployed; it's not big enough. Its intended to be used as an alternative to deploying the soft top.
Mine is also a Covercraft cover, like the one posted by James, but note that Covercraft sells the same cover with different options of material and colour.
http://www.covercraft.com/carcovers/interior_covers.html
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I clicked on the covercraft site, but it said it does not have a cover for my 1970 MB 113sl. It does have them for 72 107 and up. http://www.covercraft.com/products/index.phtml?prod_id=interiorcover&cust_id=covercraft&SYSTEM=cartlink&SESSIONID=&ACTION=
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Use 1967 or earlier year. It seems to be OK with 230SL or 250SL, not 280SL. As we know, they're all the same for this purpose. The only difference might be headrests. My car does have headrests and there's no problem.
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Got it, thanks. I think this will look good on my Horizon Blue 280sl as well as protecting the interior.
http://www.covercraft.com/products/index.phtml?prod_id=interiorcover&cust_id=covercraft&SYSTEM=cartlink&SESSIONID=&ACTION=
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I have one for my 69 280, bought it on ebay about 6 yrs ago.
Car is being restored as I write. But, I do not believe there
is a company listed.
Had it professionally fitted. Looks great! Might consider loaning it to you to have one made.
I am in Michigan
John
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I'd put up the top before using a tonneau cover. It's certainly easy enough to do, much better for the top than being stored in the boot and better protection for the interior. While I don't adhere to this policy, the convertible top will last longest and look best if it's only down for topless driving.
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I used to drive from Vancouver up to Alaska a few times per year in my MGB with the tonneau only during university breaks. It was amazing how warm you could be and you could jam stuff under the tonneau to really fill up the car. If it rained or snowed a poncho protected me very well. In one section of especially ridiculous weather I donned my full face helmet for a while. The only problem was keeping the rain off the inside of the windshield.
There is something magical about driving a convertible on a deserted highway in the snow in the middle of the night.
Someday I may put a set of winter tires on my Pagoda and see if the magic is still there.
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I used to drive from Vancouver up to Alaska a few times per year in my MGB with the tonneau only during university breaks. It was amazing how warm you could be and you could jam stuff under the tonneau to really fill up the car. If it rained or snowed a poncho protected me very well. In one section of especially ridiculous weather I donned my full face helmet for a while. The only problem was keeping the rain off the inside of the windshield.
There is something magical about driving a convertible on a deserted highway in the snow in the middle of the night.
Someday I may put a set of winter tires on my Pagoda and see if the magic is still there.
As in magic that makes your car disappear, like one rust spot at a time? :)
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I'd put up the top before using a tonneau cover. It's certainly easy enough to do, much better for the top than being stored in the boot and better protection for the interior. While I don't adhere to this policy, the convertible top will last longest and look best if it's only down for topless driving.
Come to Canada, bring your favorite female with you because it's perfectly legal here! ;D
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Come to Canada, bring your favorite female with you because it's perfectly legal here! ;D
LOL :) LOL :) LOL :)
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Hello,
It looks like the rear of the Covercraft cover is held on by closing it into the hard tonneau boot for the soft top. I have a California Coupe, which doesn't have the hard tonneau to close the straps into. Would the Covercraft cover be able to stretch to the top of the trunk lid, so it can be fastened or held on there?
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Hi Gilstrap,
The cover itself will not stretch to the trunk, but the straps are long enough that they can be secured by the trunk lid instead of the softtop lid.
Meyer
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Hi Meyer,
That's wonderful news. I will certainly be making a purchase now. I did want to know if it could be secured to the trunk, but I described it wrong. Thanks!