Is this telescoping steering column a direct bolt in for my 1983SD?
 

I am wondering, hoping actually that this telescoping wheel from the W126 1991 420sel sedan will be a simple install into my 1983 w126 300SD? My Dad is getting old and the ability to get a litle more room for his getting in and out would be a plus. My back is also fused and has a lamenectomy. This would also make it easier for me to get in and out of our new car. I emailed the seller and he says he is not 100% sure it will work in my car. Even though his ad clearly states it will work in my 1983 300SD. So before I buy this one, or a boneyard one I really want to know if it will work in my car. His price is low but his shipping is $110 to my door which is not inexpensive. Still for $160 total to my door that would be pretty short money for power telescoping for my steering wheel. Thanks for the help guys! John

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the junkyard
 

guys around here would have a book that would say i think.

this is a cool thing to know about, be sure to post what you discover.

good luck. i am rooting for you

tom w

John,I don't know if it will fit but if you want we could meet up on a saturday and go down to russ webbers in wrentham, he has 5 or 6 420's he is parting out and take a look, steve 83sd

Hi Steve this sounds good to me. Can you email me your phone number and a good time for me to call you? My car is still in the shop this week. Perphaps we can go there next Saturday? I am looking for 4 good used palamino interior color door panels. Wrentham is not too far South on 495 for me to get to from Framingham. It would be nice to find a good local source for some clean good used parts for my car. John