Author Topic: pictures of leather covered arm rests  (Read 4908 times)

Tom Colitt

  • Guest
pictures of leather covered arm rests
« on: April 02, 2006, 01:31:54 »
Hi

Does anyone have any pictures of an original U.S. model 280SL arm rest that was covered with leather from the factory? This seems to be a commonly overlooked item by the manufacturers of leather seat kits and I'd love to verify the exact shape and thickness of the piping that goes along the edge.

Thanks,

Tom Colitt

joelj

  • Guest
Re: pictures of leather covered arm rests
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2006, 02:53:24 »
I'd like to see this too.

I did not know the 280sl had an arm rest as an original factory option.

Joel-j


Douglas

  • Guest
Re: pictures of leather covered arm rests
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2006, 08:00:15 »
Just sent a large photo to you via e-mail, Tom. I'll post a smaller one here later tonight.

Douglas Kim
New York
USA
« Last Edit: April 02, 2006, 08:03:16 by Douglas »

rwmastel

  • Full Member
  • Platinum
  • ******
  • USA, OH, Canal Winchester
  • Posts: 4630
  • Pagoda SL Group: 20+ years and going strong!
Re: pictures of leather covered arm rests
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2006, 16:15:47 »
You mean the arm rest on the door or a center arm rest?

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

Did you search the forum before asking?
2017 C43 AMG
2006 Wrangler Rubicon
1966 230SL auto "Italian"

114015

  • Full Member
  • Platinum
  • ******
  • Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Tecklenburg
  • Posts: 2080
Re: pictures of leather covered arm rests
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2006, 19:02:10 »
No Rodd,

Tom refers to the door panel armrest which looks different from ours in US-version 280 SLs.
Those look basically like the backseat door panel armrests of a W 115 sedan.
However, Tom is right, 280ies with leather interior had also the armrests lined with leather.

Center armrest were not available from the factory. Those are always aftermarket.

Best,

Achim
(Magdeburg, Germany)
Achim
(Germany)

joelj

  • Guest
Re: pictures of leather covered arm rests
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2006, 07:50:06 »
Door panel armrest :) Ok thanks. I thought it was the center armrest. i was thinking of putting one in my 280sl, but now knowing that it is not a factory option, I will just keep my pagoda stock.

Cheers,

Joel

Mark in KS

  • Guest
Re: pictures of leather covered arm rests
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2006, 16:26:53 »
Well, I don't have a leather armrest, but I do have an armrest installed on my 230SL.  It was there when I bought it and I have grown accustomed to resting my arm there and keeping my fingers on the shift knob.  Frankly, I would miss it if it wasn't there.

Download Attachment: arm1.jpg
60.1 KB

Download Attachment: arm2.jpg
65.11 KB
« Last Edit: April 05, 2006, 16:33:04 by Mark in KS »

RBurg

  • Guest
Re: pictures of leather covered arm rests
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2006, 17:37:15 »
Mark - what height did you find comfortable for your arm rest.  Nice Job!

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

n/a

  • Guest
Re: pictures of leather covered arm rests
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2006, 18:00:25 »
I have exactly the same thing in mine and I definitely concur that it makes the cruising so much more comfortable. It is a very nice option to have.

Louis 70 280sl Red Auto

Mark in KS

  • Guest
Re: pictures of leather covered arm rests
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2006, 09:08:10 »
The "arm rest" comes up about 4 1/2 to 5 inches above the top of the tray top.  It depends on the height of the driver, but this is very suitable for me and I'm 6' 0" tall.  My insert frame is designed to be pressed into the tray so that it will stay stable.  It works quite well.

Douglas

  • Guest
Re: pictures of leather covered arm rests
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2006, 12:59:59 »
Here's a small photo of a factory leather-covered armrest on the driver's side:

Download Attachment: 132.jpg
22.72 KB

Douglas Kim
New York
USA