This is very interesting. I just removed the door panels from my '66 230SL, and removed the hard pockets from them when I re-dyed my upholstery. My pockets are held on by screws all around, and the boards have holes for the screws (like the 280SL photo referenced by Alfred). You can see the holes for the screws along the bottom of the pocket in the first photo (where I was re-gluing some of the MB-Tex).
Another 230SL production change?
-David
Hello David,
this is a confusing topic with hard to find answers. My 1966 230SL had pockets with tabs. Attached are photos what they looked like.
Like you I am pretty sure that they were original.
The problem is that during the W113 production run these pockets were not offered as a replacement part only the complete door lining was: p/n 1137200570 (left) and 1137200670 (right).
However, later a repair shell was sold by Mercedes p/n 1137270569. See photo. I bought this used when I switched from soft to hard pockets on my 280SL.
I have been unable to find any further info on this replacement part number. Perhaps Pawel can?
Recently, I decided to replace the split leather seam on the armrest in my 1964 230SL and noticed that this one has the holes! Don't have a photo of the actual pocket but the photos of the panels show the holes. On the inside the screws were covered by a tape. The scribbles and different numbers are another interesting story.
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Since Col has a plan already I am curious which way he plans to go.
