Wanted

[gordon]

Wanted, both springs which lift up both the boot lid and the soft top cover. (The previous owner cut off one end of each spring presumably to remove them)

[Dave H]

One of my least favourite jobs of the whole restoration, unbelievable amount of tension in these springs, I foolishly took them off and damaged my new paintwork when refitting , some threads on how to refit and special tool to make if you search this site, I don’t envy you.

[Pawel66]

They are here:
https://www.sls-hh-shop.de/main/de/mercedes-230-280sl-w113/75-b-kofferraumklappe-und-ausstattung/1-paar-drehfedernr-beide-heckdeckel-p-6676

https://parts.theslshop.com/mercedes-benz-sl-w113-pagoda-boot-springs-pair-1137580226/

[stickandrudderman]

Be advised that they are different for California Coupe.

[gordon]

Thanks for all input. I have both springs ( but with one end cut off) if I could copy an intact set I'd make the missing bits (tempered) then sleeve onto what I have.. At least replacement s are available at a cost !

[stickandrudderman]

I'm intrigued to know the process for repairing a failed (or cut) torsion spring.

[Pawel66]

And also why do it - I would have thought there are quite strong and dangerous forces applied...

[Pinder]

I dont know if it helps but i removed them and likely will install in the same way by screwing in sheet rock screws at several points along the spring to lengthen it. while removing or installing.