soft top large spring mounting lever

[bluto2478]

good morning, I'm writing from Italy and I have a big problem: I'm restoring a ‘67 250 SL and while fitting the new soft o top I noticed that my chassis is missing both large spring mounting lever. This makes it virtually impossible to close the roof.


I read on this forum that it is a problem that has already happened to several owners. Many have solved it by going to the locksmith and having it rebuilt.


the problem is that i am missing both, and i have no idea what shape they are and how they can be assembled. can anyone help me?

thanks!

[cfm65@me.com]

I hope this helps,
Regards
Chris
Cape Town
Apologies, it seems you are looking for the lever, not the spring.

[cfm65@me.com]

Confirm it is part nr 31 you are looking for?
Unfortunately, I can’t assist, but having a picture might help.
Good luck,
Chris

[bluto2478]

thanks Chris.

I don't know if it's that... I read somewhere that it should have an L shape

[dirkbalter]

Unless someone chimes in before, I will post some pictures later on how these are mounted. You have to check that the holes in the soft top mechanism are good.

[cfm65@me.com]

I am quite sure item 31 is the ‘L’ shaped part you are referring to. I am in the UK for a few weeks and should be back home in South Africa in September.
If you have not received your answers by then, I’ll have a look at my soft top and we will continue from there.
However, believe me, there are more experienced chaps on this forum than myself and I am convinced you will have all the answers by then.
Hang in there.
Chris

[GM]

I don't know if this is what you are looking for - I have more pictures if this is close

[dirkbalter]

one more, with the spring expanded, soft top mechanism folded.