Author Topic: 230SL Soft top chrome strip needed  (Read 5599 times)

Scottcorvette

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230SL Soft top chrome strip needed
« on: February 20, 2018, 06:14:46 »
Looking to buy the chrome strip that goes into the wooden bow of an early soft top, don't mind having to rechrome as long as the trim itself is undamaged. I was sure I saw a reproduction one somewhere but cannot find it now so if anyone has any ideas???

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Re: 230SL Soft top chrome strip needed
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2018, 18:32:10 »
It is still available from the Mercedes: A1137790064
Alfred
1964 230SL manual 4-speed 568H signal red
1966 230SL automatic 334G light blue (sold)
1968 280SL automatic (now 904G midnight blue)

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Re: 230SL Soft top chrome strip needed
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2018, 19:29:14 »
I didn't expect that! I'll try them tomorrow.

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Re: 230SL Soft top chrome strip needed
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2018, 18:54:11 »
Thanks for that Alfred, I have one on order from Mercedes. It was the last thing I'd expect them to have so I didn't even bother to ask, once again this forum comes up trumps!
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Re: 230SL Soft top chrome strip needed
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2018, 21:39:51 »
Scott,
when you pick it up at the dealer make sure to check for any damage right away.
When I ordered mine fortunately the salesman at the Mercedes dealership noticed some damage to the rather flimsy packaging and sure enough a few nails in one corner were no longer straight. Second one was perfect.
Alfred
1964 230SL manual 4-speed 568H signal red
1966 230SL automatic 334G light blue (sold)
1968 280SL automatic (now 904G midnight blue)

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Re: 230SL Soft top chrome strip needed
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2018, 08:26:53 »
The new chrome strip has arrived and is very lovely, no damage and was packed in a very sturdy cardboard tube.

Thanks to everyone for their help as usual.