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FrenchInNY

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convertible top
« on: July 30, 2019, 20:48:18 »
hi everyone,

can someone recommend a good vendor for a convertible top in NY or NJ? i own a 1970 280SL. The frame is in very good shape.
Thank you !
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specracer

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Re: convertible top
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2019, 23:35:15 »
Not exactly in your search range, but not across the country either. Located in Maine.

http://www.sltechw113.com/

Your 1st post, welcome.
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StevenF

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Re: convertible top
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2019, 22:34:58 »
I bought mine from German Auto tops--he is a vendor on this site.
John is a great guy!
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Re: convertible top
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2019, 01:18:54 »
+1 on GAT, got my carpets and seat covers from them. The top install was beyond my experience level, and one side was bent, hence why I took it to SL Tech last fall.

Quote from: StevenF on August 01, 2019, 22:34:58
I bought mine from German Auto tops--he is a vendor on this site.
John is a great guy!
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CCollum

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Re: convertible top
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2019, 18:36:32 »
One more for GAT. John is fantastic! And the product is excellent.
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TJMart

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Re: convertible top
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2019, 19:37:03 »
I've heard that GAHH in Los Angeles is good but I believe they only sell the top and do not install. What does Gernold at SL Tech charge??
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Tony
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FrenchInNY

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Re: convertible top
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2020, 13:36:33 »
thank you all !

now, what about radiator, water pump and thermostat?
thank you

my SL is a 1970
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zoegrlh

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Re: convertible top
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2020, 16:42:02 »
I have replaced my top twice. Not a hard as you may expect.
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Robert Hyatt
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W113, 1970 280SL, Red leather 242 on Silver Gray Met. 180, 4-speed stick, Euro spec, restored
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