Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Wanted To Buy => Topic started by: Hamid Turbo on November 05, 2024, 05:38:01

Title: trunk mat
Post by: Hamid Turbo on November 05, 2024, 05:38:01
Hi,
I need an original trunk mat, new or good used one if anyone have for sell.
Thanks
Title: Re: trunk mat
Post by: JamesL on November 05, 2024, 07:31:08
Not sure if you have an early car with the upright spare but statistically that is unlikely so…

You mean this?
https://www.authenticclassics.com/Main-Trunk-Mat-for-Mercedes-230SL-250SL-280SL-113c-p/auth-002819.htm

I think they are quite widely available so your best bet may be that rather than seeking a used one for less money. Though someone here may have one stashed somewhere.
Title: Re: trunk mat
Post by: WRe on November 05, 2024, 08:16:06
Hi,
there are 2 different mats:
- rubber mat for trunk, early models with spare wheel standing: A113 684 00 04
- rubber mat for trunk for lying spare wheel: A113 684 01 04
...WRe
Title: Re: trunk mat
Post by: Hamid Turbo on November 05, 2024, 18:21:04
Hi James,
Thanks for your kind reply,
Yes that is correct one for my 1970 280SL, actually i have seen many aftermarkets including this one which i am sure they have a better quality than others, just hope to find an original one rather than an aftermarket.
Thanks again
Title: Re: trunk mat
Post by: Hamid Turbo on November 05, 2024, 18:28:16
Hi Wre,
Yes mine is the second one and i am aware of that.
Found one brand new in Germany for 800 Euro but prefer to look at it up closely.
Thanks a lot
Title: Re: trunk mat
Post by: WRe on November 05, 2024, 18:33:41
Hi, my personal 2 cents,
I would not use the original rubber mat, as condensation forms underneath and then the sheet rust faster.
...WRe
Title: Re: trunk mat
Post by: Hamid Turbo on November 05, 2024, 20:50:54
Hi,
You can sell your original mat to me if you don't use it lol.
But if your trunk seal is good there shouldn't be any form of condensation.
By the way i was thinking of a thick black carpet material to be cut and embroidery border instead of rubber which looks great.
Cheers
Title: Re: trunk mat
Post by: Jack the Knife on November 05, 2024, 20:59:34
Hi,
You can sell your original mat to me if you don't use it lol.
But if your trunk seal is good there shouldn't be any form of condensation.
By the way i was thinking of a thick black carpet material to be cut and embroidery border instead of rubber which looks great.
Cheers

I love my coco mat back there.
Title: Re: trunk mat
Post by: Pawel66 on November 06, 2024, 10:08:05
Hi,
You can sell your original mat to me if you don't use it lol.
But if your trunk seal is good there shouldn't be any form of condensation.
By the way i was thinking of a thick black carpet material to be cut and embroidery border instead of rubber which looks great.
Cheers

I am not sure if condensation depends on seal quality, I would have thought it is not. As WRe is saying: you will have more condensation with rubber mat on the floor.

I understand the need to have the original rubber mat (I was lucky to still buy it from Mercedes for about $100 at that time), but you may want to consider packing it and putting it on the shelf and use the carpet in the trunk.

In any case - the prices will be high for an original one...

As for water presence in the trunk (not from condensation), my suspects would be seal, emblems, lock and the star. Well, assuming there are no holes in the floor.
Title: Re: trunk mat
Post by: Hamid Turbo on November 06, 2024, 20:41:20
you were lucky to get a new one for $100, the only one i found it is $800.
But beside of the originality i want it to looks more beautiful and thinking of a thick black carpet or coco mat which is the best choice for now.
Title: Re: trunk mat
Post by: zoegrlh on December 02, 2024, 14:48:32
I use my MB original stock rubber mat, but have placed an insulation material between the mat and the trunk bottom. Seems to be working well for last 20 years or so. The mat was purchased from MB during restoration when they were only a few originals still in stock worldwide at MB.