radio hole size

[n/a]

my 65'230SL has a hole for the radio that is not original - a rectangular cutout, plus 2 separate holes, one on each side for the knobs - I wish to return to an original radio in keeping with the beautiful chrome industrial-art look
- I gather from the old strings that the original radios had holes of 2 different sizes, 1-3/4" height and 2-1/8" height on later models
- question - what was the width of the cutout?
Thanks in advance
Hammerhead

65' 230SL

[Chad]

I am no expert like others here, but I am dealing with this problem in a different way.  My 230SL has the original hole that is unmolested 1-3/4" by about 7". However, I can not find a resaonable Becker radio for this size. Most Becker radio you will find are the larger 2-1/8" size that were also used on sedans, the later pagodas, etc.

If I were you I would cut it to fit a radio I could find, that is, if the hole there is not the original size.  If the original size and you are keeping it that way, then join the hunt.

-CD-
1967 230SL, 113.042 10
1983 300TDT, 123.193

[mbzse]

quote:Originally posted by Chad

../..My 230SL has the original hole that is unmolested 1-3/4" by about 7". However, I can not find a resaonable Becker radio for this size.

If hard to find in the US, these radios that fit the narrower, early opening in the dash are readily available at vendors like Wagner
http://www.autoradio-wagner.de/index2eng.htm


/Hans in Stockholm

[KevinC]

My car has a Becker Europa TG that is smaller than a Europa II. Previous owner had a cd player installed   . Their installer cut the dash to make the new unit fit[!]. My local Becker-authorized repair shop (addresses on their site) found a slightly over-sized bezel to cover the hole. Not perfect but certainly better than going Becker-less. Becker also has a forum on their site and they might help you find the TG. The helped me find knobs (original with set-screws) for $10 for mine. Good Luck.

quote:Originally posted by Chad

I am no expert like others here, but I am dealing with this problem in a different way.  My 230SL has the original hole that is unmolested 1-3/4" by about 7". However, I can not find a resaonable Becker radio for this size. Most Becker radio you will find are the larger 2-1/8" size that were also used on sedans, the later pagodas, etc.

If I were you I would cut it to fit a radio I could find, that is, if the hole there is not the original size.  If the original size and you are keeping it that way, then join the hunt.

-CD-
1967 230SL, 113.042 10
1983 300TDT, 123.193

Kevin
Boca Raton, FL
1967 230 SL Automatic
670 Light Ivory
113 Bronze/Brown MB Tex

[n/a]

thanks for your help and advice
Hammerhead

65' 230SL

[TA250SL]

You can also obtain a new, reproduction radio dash plate with the original, smaller size opening.  Check with Gernold at SL Tech.  Then locate an original early Becker radio, or use a later Becker with an early, smaller size face plate.  Check with Becker USA.

Tom
1967 250SL    
Los Angeles

[DavidAPease]

Chad,

Here's one for sale on eBay now.  Unknown condition, but if you could get it for a song, it would probably be worth sending to Becker USA (New Jersey) for refurbishing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-190SL-230SL-250SL-RARE-BECKER-EUROPA-TR-RADIO_W0QQitemZ4583652963QQcategoryZ10076QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

-David Pease
'66 French 230SL