SWT Latch Mechanism

[jaudette3]

I'm determined to get my parts cataloged between now and the first of the year, so I've been pulling stuff out. I ran into these:



and I have a couple of questions.

I know they are very rare but I haven't seen reproductions. The Softies were produced in such low volume that it's probably not economically viable to produce them. In any event, as you can see, I'm missing three of the female receivers that attach to the soft window frame. There's nothing fancy about them - do you think a machine shop could do these?

Also, one latch is missing the tiny ball bearing (like a very small BB), spring and screw that holds them in. It doesn't need that to function, but it would be nice to have everything complete in working order. Anyone have any ideas if those parts can be found?

Thanks,
JohnA

[JT912]

The female should be relatively easy to make. The ball bearing mechanism (ball/spring/screw) should be easy to fashion out of over-the-couner parts. It is nice since it holds the handle in the closed position. The other nice thing you have is the black plastic stop that prevents the handle from over-opening and seperating the male indexed part from the female receiver.
The SWT chrome trim is probably a better find of the bunch. VHTF!

[freezing14]

hey there , i make lots of the receiver , not hard to make, they are mirror image of one an other


handle are plentiful, trim is worth its weight in gold !!!! ( but there is someone looking to make them )

[hesaputz]

Freezing - I definitely need 2 of the receivers; if you made extras, or are willing to make a pair, please contact me.

[jaudette3]

Freezing, I can use three of the receivers. Please let me know if you can make them and what the cost would be.

Thanks,
JohnA

[Hpt911]

Freezing,
I also need 4 of the receivers. Please advise. Thanks

[Marek]

all is on stock by porsche, expensive but on stock ,just not the trim

But have a good look on a 230sl pagoda :-) with a hard top , you might be surprised

M

[freezing14]

expensive is a small word , the handles are 1200$ each , not per pair , each
and the receiver are porsche specific, not MB

[jaudette3]

expensive is a small word , the handles are 1200$ each , not per pair , each
and the receiver are porsche specific, not MB

I guess I should clean them up.

JohnA