W123 Sedan (1980 - 1985) 200 230 250 250 Lang 280 280E 200D 240D 240D Lang 220D 300D 300D Lang 300D Turbo 200 230E

The problem:



The Solution: Cut out the rusty area, obtain a patch panel from a donor car and weld it in. I will be finding a patch panel this weekend and will update this post as the repair progresses.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

I would be interested in recommendations for replacement padding under the carpets in the passenger compartment. Old padding has been removed on one side, and the other side has a replacement floor pan.

I don't need the insulation for heat reasons, I need it to dampen out some of the noise.

And, I don't intend to put back in the old carpet - instead, I'm going with rubber mats of some sort.

What I probably need is closed cell foam pads - just looking for source recommendations.

Ken300D

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1982 300D at 351K miles
1984 300SD at 217K miles
1987 300D at 370K miles

DYNO MAT! Available at car stereo stores nationwide or crutchfield.com

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#1995 E320 Touring
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Ken, I have used a carpet padding from Home Depot. It has a vapor proof top layer to prevent spills from reaching the floor boards etc. Its about 1/2 inch thick. I also coated the floor panels with POR15 before laying the padding. Works great and its cheap.