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BaronYoungman

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Hardtop weight?
« on: December 01, 2010, 17:00:38 »
I know there is a 110 lb difference between hardtop and softtop overall weight of the car... but what does the hardtop weight?  I assume there are less pieces with the softtop gone so I do not think the 110 lb difference is the true weight of the hardtop.  Thanks also does anyone know of a good cartage company I need to ship the hardtop.
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Re: Hardtop weight?
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2010, 17:42:59 »
The 49 kg = 108 lbs is not the difference between hard and soft top weight but how much you need to add to the weight of the car when you mount the hard top.
http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=5283
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BaronYoungman

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Re: Hardtop weight?
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2010, 19:00:06 »
ok sounds good I guess it just seems heavier because it is so bulky.
Thanks, Bob :)
Bob "Baron" Youngman
1971 280 SL silver  1 car 0 boxes
1983 500sec Wheeler Dealer AMG w AMG coupe
1965 220se coupe restomod
1988 560sec  Japan "Yakuza Car"