Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Ronmurr on April 29, 2024, 18:38:28
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Just wondering if anyone knows the width and approximate length of the luggage straps for the trunk. The one that hooks into the two brackets. looking to have one custom made. thanks
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Someone may have the overall dimensions, but in the meantime you can use the search function, fourth item over from "Home" on the forum page. I used "luggage strap" (without the quote marks) and got a single page of hits. No exact dimensions, but there are some close up photos that show how the strap fits into the brackets in the trunk that should give you some idea.
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According to the info from the German site, these are 25mm wide, 2.5mm thick. One is aprrox. 29.5cm and the other one is 78cm long.
Do you have the pins / hardware?
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Thanks for the info. No forgot about the pins Attached the strap to the trunk any idea of their approximate dimensions ?
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Could that be determined by measuring the brackets/anchors?
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Yeah, didn’t have any luck on dimensions just some photos.
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Ron,
See attached. Again, borrowed from the German forum.
Let me know if you find someone who can make the straps. (PM me) I am interested too. I can make to pins.
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Hey guys, I'd be interested in a luggage strap. I hope this works out.
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This is easy enough to reproduce and there are plenty of leather workers who can do this.
If we can get some more accurate measurements, leather color, etc. we can put out RFQs.
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I too would be interested in one.
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I bought a replacement shoulder strap for laptop bag in natural leather from Gusti leather, it is perfect as luggage strap for our cars.
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I bought a replacement shoulder strap for laptop bag in natural leather from Gusti leather, it is perfect as luggage strap for our cars.
thanks for your source recommendation, i have ordered one, just curious where to get the pins. cheers
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I had mine made, I will try to find the leather smith who did these straps. This was about 15 years ago I had them made. They are made from original old MB parts stock that the leather smith had in his possession to use as a pattern for these belts. Can’t remember cost, but back then maybe $100. Male end is 78cm long, female end (with buckle) is 30cm, thickness (two layers) 2.5-3mm, and width is 25mm. They are stitched along both sides, with two belt loops. Mine is in black, but he can stain in different colors. The pins are made of stainless steel bar. I will look tomorrow for his contact information.
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I would like 2 of these straps if we end up ordering !
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I would also be interested in one set.
Maybe something that could be done as a group buy if there is a supplier.
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I made the pins from a 1/4" diameter socket wrench extension ( It is already chromed and the ends just need to be filed and polished if you are anal like me.) Just cut the pin lengths to equal the width if the brackets, then chamfer the cut ends for safety. You need four.
Tom Kizer
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I used a threaded sleeve and screws with a larger collar, see pictures.
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Here is what i have done last WE.....!
I have used for the first time ( for a real part) my recent "New old Lathe" just refurbished and painted . I bought the leather strap and buckle + rivets at a leather shop .
Job done with pleasure ;)
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At the end :
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Yves, are you open for orders :)
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Nice work Yves, you could set up a production line, lots of practice on the lathe
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Really great job. Yes you should take orders.
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Ok Guys… i l’ think about that , i have a mate who can help me for a série….
I’ll tell you what could be the price!
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I searched the site and found Ollie Dare. He is still making these to OEM specifications. Got mine today.
Ollie said it would be OK to post his contact information.
His website was hacked so you can't go there but email and phone are good.
I was just looking to set up a display for local car shows, Cars & Coffee etc.
I found two pieces of Hartmann luggage in excellent condition at a local thrift shop for $30 US each.
Norm
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I can now take the orders if someone is interested..... Price is 50 eur for the complete strap . + Shipping .
Work will be done by a mate who has a much better skill on the lathe than me ....! and who has also the leather skills needed.
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Hello Yves, I would like to order 2. Will PM you
Merci, Andrew
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My belt was made by Ollie Dare. Did great work and has the original MB specifications.
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Hi Andrew , 2 straps are planned soon.... leather will be dark brown
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I bought luggage straps from Ollie Dare. He does a very nice job and the end result is very close to the original equipment.
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Now i can send the straps for those who are interested....!
Price : 50 Eur + shipping
Andrew your second one is in progress....! before shipping
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Looks amazing, thank you Yves
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Work in progress....!
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👍
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For all of you who have orederd a trunk strap, the main batch is almost ready for shipping.....I must collect them tomorow and will tell you for details of shipping.... ;)
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Merci Yves, standing by
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https://youtube.com/shorts/-OwmVTvjuic?si=ViSLcA82YV3DOpZf
Just got mine from France today! Thanks for coordinating this project, Yves. I've never seen an original one. This one is very nice.
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After a first batch of straps already delivered with succes....and happyness for the members who ordered them ( i think..! ::) i have new orders for a second batch. But it will be better to have a significant number of demands before beginning the process which is quite time consuming .So if you are interested, please post here .
Hello from France to every members.... ;)
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Hello Yves,
Superb photos, I would like to order a brown trunk luggage strap.
Greetings from Alsace
Paul
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Well i have already some orders enough for a new batch..... so it's OK the process will start again ;)
I will order the leather, buckles etc.... now. Those who want a strap must quickly post here so i can plan this second batch ;)
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Yves, a set of straps in Brown would look great in my Havana Brown 230SL.
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Yves,
Received mine yesterday! Great quality and craftmanship! Thanks for taking this project on!!
Tony
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I would also be interested in purchasing one. I see in your photo a blue strap, would go nice with my midnight blue paint. Appreciate all that the members do for one another ;D
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I would also be interested in purchasing one. I see in your photo a blue strap, would go nice with my midnight blue paint. Appreciate all that the members do for one another ;D
No mine is black. Photo has a lot of light.
Tony
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No mine is black. Photo has a lot of light.
Tony
I was looking at the workshop photo, with all the belts hanging. Look to the rear, I see a blue belt. I am really indifferent to specific color.
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Hello Yves,
I too, would like to order a brown trunk luggage strap.
Thanks
Carlos
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I would like to order 1 blue strap and 1 black strap. Please advise on payment procedure , Thank you very much .
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I'm also in for one set. Dark Brown is the best color for my car. Is this the correct way to place the order??
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Hi Aart , it's still ok for a strap.
PM sent
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I received mine on Saturday and was very happy to insert the first one on the Blue Pagoda. Looks very nice, thank you Yves
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I have tried to post pictures since Saturday night. Have now wasted about 2 hours trying to do this, but keep on getting error messages. They are jpeg's, and around 3MB each.
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This is the error message I have been getting since Saturday.
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Your .jpg files may be too large. My recommendation would be to reduce the size of your individual photos, then try posting the smaller .jpg files.
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Thank you Mike, I reduced them as much as I could, to under 2MB but had no joy