[R129 SL] soft top replacement

[Andy Hatley]

Cannot help you on softtop issue, but have you ever had problems with it starting (cold or warm weather).  If I add gas to the carburator, it will start.  thanks, Andy

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Subject: [R129 SL] soft top replacement
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Date: Monday, July 13, 2009, 6:52 PM





   1. soft top replacement (Deneal Schilmeister (MacbookPro) SBC)


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Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:49:39 -0500
From: "Deneal Schilmeister (MacbookPro) SBC" <deneals at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [R129 SL] soft top replacement
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I will need to replace my soft top before the next open-top driving season.

Does anyone have any suggestions for where I can learn about different
material being sold?  Comparisons with new materials vs OEM?

How to choose an installer?  Should I pay dealer price to assure the job is
accomplished correctly?

Any help much appreciated.


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Deneal Schilmeister
1997 SL500  140k
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Originally Posted by deneals  
I will need to replace my soft top before the next open-top driving season.

Does anyone have any suggestions for where I can learn about different material being sold? Comparisons with new materials vs OEM?

Deneal, the Haartz Corp is the largest manufacturer of the top materials in the US. Good place to learn 

http://www.haartz.com

How to choose an installer? 
I would only do this on referral from another owner locally, or high end autobody shop
Should I pay dealer price to assure the job is accomplished correctly?
Paying dealer price, imo, does not assure correct installation. The dealers here, and I suspect probably everywhere in the US sub this work out to a local contractor after adding alot of markup to the installers normal price. Where I live, the dealer was 25% higher using the same guy that I could use walking in the door. About the only advantage of working through a dealer is they can be held accountable for errors, etc. To me, however, the most important criteria is the level of experience the installer has with these tops/cars, and references supplied by the installer of other 129 happy customers.

Any help much appreciated.Bob 
 



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