Whats this for? "A" Pillar Clips

[gnj588d]

there is a small chrome clip type thing at the top of the window rubber nearest the windscreen it  slides into the metal channel that hold the door seal,it seems to act as a support for the rubber when you close the door.mine has only got one on the drivers side {RHD} should they be on both sides

[66andBlue]

Do you mean the clips shown in the photo?
They are on both windows.

[Larry & Norma]

Do you have a photo of these in situ, I don't recognise these pieces so maybe mine are missing

[gnj588d]

Yes thats them .Mike

[66andBlue]

According to the 250SL/280SL parts list the  p/n for these angle clips is 1137250141 and it shows a location on the A-pillar (Group 72). It is still available - although the price will make you sick!
However, these clips were also on the 230SL/early 250SL but the exact location is not so clear. On my 230SL they are located at the bottom end of the A-pillar and I believe there is also one on the hardtop at the same location above on the horizontal rubber seal. Since the hardtop is currently in storage I cannot check it.
My (non-original) 280SL has four of these clips on the hardtop but none on the A-pillar. See attached photos.
This makes some sense since the molding on the A-pillar of the 280SL is quite different compared to the one on the 230SL.

I hope John L. can post photos of his original 250SL showing these clips.

[Garry]

Half the group have run out to their cars to check if they have them.  I don't and it is something that I have missed when doing the rebuild of the hard top.  I don't understand where they go on the A pillar?

Garry

[66andBlue]

Hi Garry,
I agree that on a 280SL I cannot see where they should go on the A-pillar.
Whereas on the 230SL - as you can see in my photo - it makes sense. Or not?  
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I looked around on Brian Peters' web site (MotoringInvestments.com) and found photos of 280SL hard tops and they do have two clips on the horizontal rubber seal. In addition there is a photo of a 230SL that has the clip on the A-pillar.  Unfortunately no photos of a 230SL/early 250SL hard top.
Alfred

[gnj588d]

Thanks for the info and photos I am sorted know,I did feel a bit fiant when I rang for the part off M.B. £25 each. oh dear?.Thanks again eveyone Cheers Mike

[Garry]

Hi Alfred,

Thanks, can see where they would go on the hard top but the door A pillar does not make sense so will not worry about it.  Will have to watch out for some next time I am at my favourite wreckers.

Garry