Author Topic: Cockpit Cover (Read 10249 times)

JimVillers · « **on:** March 29, 2006, 16:12:33 »

The 190SL Group has begun selling a cockpit cover for the 190SL. It is a very interesting item because it attaches with velcro tabs around the door handles and wiper shafts and tabs that slip between the front door and the body and tabs that slide under the top boot.

Has anyone seen something like this for the 113s? Anyone have a source?

Jim Villers
190SL, 230SL 5-Speed, 190E 2.3-16 Kompressor

Raymond · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2006, 16:44:23 »

A couple of years ago, someone on Dorian's site made noise about making them for our cars, but nothing ever materialized. Would the maker of the 190 versions be interested in following through? I'd be interested.

Ray
'68 280SL 4-spd Coupe

RBurg · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2006, 16:46:18 »

The cockpit cover are available from cover Craft for the 113 - They are to samll if you have a 280 with the head rest. Also they do not have a tab for the second mirror be it LHD.
If I was to purchase abother cover I would by the one for the 107 body which has the head rest and would fit better.

Classic Covewr in the UK have cover that cover about have of the hood and half of the trunk in a reflective silvber material which appears to be quite nice.

Ron - Minnesota
71 280SL Tobacco "O GIGI"
97 E420 Silver Mist

hauser · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2006, 16:50:29 »

I believe Cover King makes one. Also you might be able to find something from www.autoanything.com MB has one available for the 107 cars complete with star logo.

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

JimVillers · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2006, 17:14:27 »

Thanks for the leed. CoverKraft does make a cockpit cover fro the W113 and I ordered one this evening. I'll let everyone know what I thnk about it when it arrives.

http://www.autoanything.com/products/product_gnn.aspx?p_id=2494&se=weathershield_convertible_interior_cover

Jim Villers
190SL, 230SL 5-Speed, 190E 2.3-16 Kompressor

psmith · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2006, 18:56:19 »

I have one I got from California Car Cover and it works well. However, I noticed some fine scratches on the metal soft top cover right where the cockpit cover touches. I can't prove it was the cover, but I would put some soft felt or something under the cover in that area just to be safe.

Pete S.

joelj · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:50:31 »

quite interesting. I wonder though if covering the whole car with a car cover be a better option?

rwmastel · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2006, 08:32:36 »

quote:
Originally posted by joelj

quite interesting. I wonder though if covering the whole car with a car cover be a better option?

It sounds like it might be faster, compared to hooking a cover to both windshield wipers, both door handles, and putting tabs under the hood and in the doors! Isn't that annoyingly over complex?

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both tops
1994 E420

TR · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2006, 08:35:09 »

quote:
Originally posted by joelj

quite interesting. I wonder though if covering the whole car with a car cover be a better option?

I have one of these, in matching red. Tom S. was kind enough to introduce the cockpit cover to me last fall while visiting D.C.

I find it to be a terrific thing. It squeezes down to nothing for stowage. And with another person you can put it on or take it off in just a matter of seconds. Sure keeps the sun (or even a light mist) off if you need to park for a little while. Mine fits like a glove and have seen no negatives. Did make a small/simple mod though; had my interior guy add a velcro strip to tie down to the passenger side mirror. It came with a tie down strap which wraps around the driver's side mirror base, but not for the passenger side mirror.

Tom in Boise
'71 280SL 4-spd, signal red w/lt. tan interior, restored/enhanced

Tom · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2006, 17:32:53 »

Rodd,

About covering the whole car-I drive my car to work and I am self conscious about covering the entire car once I get to work. However, putting the cockpit cover on to keep the dust out feels ok. And it's less bulky.

I sprayed my cover with soft top dressing to help water proof the cover. I have been caught in down pours and put the cover on and had no significant water penetration. The angle created by the cover sheds water nicely.

Best,

Tom

1971 280sl Tunis Beige Metallic (restored & enhanced)
1971 280sl Tobacco Brown (low mileage stock)
1970 280sl Deep Red (Project Car)

joelj · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2006, 07:12:29 »

Something to think about.

Which one has the best fit?

Joel

RBurg · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2006, 07:19:44 »

Tom, Do you have the head rest on your SL?
If so which brand of cover do you have?

Ron - Minnesota
71 280SL Tobacco "O GIGI"
97 E420 Silver Mist

Tom · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2006, 10:56:15 »

I do have the head rests. I am not sure of the brand, but I believe I got my cover from Performance Products. Tom Rose recently bought one like mine so perahps he can confirm the vendor.

1971 280sl Tunis Beige Metallic (restored & enhanced)
1971 280sl Tobacco Brown (low mileage stock)
1970 280sl Deep Red (Project Car)

psmith · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2006, 14:07:47 »

The other thing about a full cover is that I never like to use it unless the car is clean. I worry about whatever dirt is on the paint getting rubbed around by the cover. The cockpit cover avoids that concern. (Not that I'm 4 wheelin' or anything)

Pete S.

A Dalton · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2006, 18:13:37 »

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-Mercedes-280-SL-w113-interior-car-cover-like-new_W0QQitemZ8051419638QQcategoryZ6763QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

TR · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2006, 23:04:46 »

Tom -- I was impressed by your interior cover and ordered one shortly after returning to Boise. I'm almost certain mine is the same as yours, just a different color (red vs. grey?). I recall yours has a rather subtle "Front" labled across the windshield area, as does mine, and I believe they're from the same vendor.

Ron -- My 280SL also has headrests, and the interior cover fits just fine over them. Here's a link that'll take you to the vendor I used (Car Parts Discount): http://216.60.144.111/ecatcust/getx.asp?custid=50580

Go down the page to the 3rd item, which is "Specialty Covers" from "CoverCraft", then follow the "Select" prompts thru Interior Covers; Sunbrella; etc.

Tom in Boise
'71 280SL 4-spd, signal red w/lt. tan interior, restored/enhanced

TR · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2006, 23:24:32 »

Oops. Instead of selecting Sunbrella, I should have said "WeatherShield". The one I selected was Red, Part #IC2007WR.

Tom in Boise
'71 280SL 4-spd, signal red w/lt. tan interior, restored/enhanced

J. Huber · « **Reply #17 on:** May 17, 2006, 13:33:24 »

Just following up on this one. I decided on what I believe is the same cover as TR's (although I got a gray one). I bought it online through CarParts Discount.com. $79 plus S&H. I am pleased with it, although it took a while to get here (3+ weeks). Also, they missed the line-up on the mirror strap slightly (maybe because 230SL gooseneck is different than other Pagodas)... Still it works and fits fine. Thanks for the idea!

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keesing · « **Reply #18 on:** May 17, 2006, 17:08:08 »

I just purchased one also... extremely pleased with it - use it all the time. It keeps dust and crap as well as prying eyes out when I stop for coffee or take Isabella for icecream! GREAT and you will use it!

1967 250SL Signal Red
1969 280SL "Tweety Bird Yellow"
1987 260E Charcoal

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