I wont have to pry the existing sail panel off, it somehow broke in half and is just falling off the car. I really appreciate the pics that makes it much easier.

And thanks for the ebay tip, that looks to be cream for sure. Did you look at the pics of the part? I’m wondering if the tabs are intact.

Of course I’d rather buy one from a member here but these cream interiors are not so common.

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1981 240D Four on the floor, Orient Red over Parchment, bought with 154,000 but it's a daily driver and up to 180,000 miles, mostly original paint and all original interior.

Just a thought, If the vinyl covering is still good, you could get the panels in any color and cover them with the vinyl that matches your car.

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All Diesel Fleet
1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL
2005 E320 CDI (daily)

LOTS of parts for sale!


EGR block kit
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html

1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This!
Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst.

Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11):
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html

I had that thought and will if needed, but the ebay part looks to be cream so if the clips are intact I rather just put it on without the extra time spent.

Unless you have a cream one, I’ll buy it from you.

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1981 240D Four on the floor, Orient Red over Parchment, bought with 154,000 but it's a daily driver and up to 180,000 miles, mostly original paint and all original interior.

CA/AZ/NV are great for rust-free cars but the plastic and rubber doesn't like the heat and sun. Other parts, like the plastic cowl covers by the wipers are sure to fail in the next decade too, and "not avail".

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1984 & 1985 CA 300D's
1964 & 65 Mopar's - Valiant, Dart, Newport
1996 & 2002 Chrysler minivans

True, but this car lives 2 miles from the beach so not much heat and far enough from salt to be rust free so all that stuff is in really good shape for the age.

Unfortunately I don't have a garage for it so after being garaged for the 1st 35 years of life it now sits out. After daughter #2 learns to drive I'll pass the old Benz on to a new home so I want it looking good for about 3 more years.

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1981 240D Four on the floor, Orient Red over Parchment, bought with 154,000 but it's a daily driver and up to 180,000 miles, mostly original paint and all original interior.