Soft top frames interchangeable?

[Wayne]

I believe the soft top frames are interchangeable,that's what I'm being told anyway although I believe there are three different versions

I'm asking before I part with lots of dollars for a refurbed one from sls,they appear the best on offer

I also need a full grill,steering wheel and euro lights so I'm looking if I may be better buying a doner  car and selling as bits once I've had the things I need

Any advice welcome to a novice trying to learn about this stuff

Thank

W

[iftykhan]

Hi Wayne

Not sure as to the differences between soft top frames but buying a donor car and then removing required parts would seem like a very long journey. I'm sure there will be some parts which will fly off the shelf but there will certainly be other bits which could hang around for a very long time.
As basket case cars seem to be making strong money now, i'm not sure how much a donor car would cost- maybe an ex US car could be an option?
You could place a Wanted Ad on forum - you never know someone may have the bits you need.

Good luck.

[Larry & Norma]

They are interchangeable, with slight variations in mechanism.
Therefore for originality then a 280 one is required, otherwise
a 230/250 will do the job.

[Wayne]

Thanks for  your replies

Agreed a downer car is a long shot but if I get one with  the bits I need then there is still lots of car go sell,I may have found one for about 10k and with a  roof at about 5k,grill 1500,euro lights  1500 then I'm sure I can sell the car on for about 5  to 8k

The other option is to import 280 sl fromUSA and keep as a spare car for the long term

Thanks for your replies anyway as they are very helpful and have made me think of other options

Wayne