73sl and 83sl interchangeable parts?

[deportes]

Hi, I have a 83 380 sl with busted subframe and 73 450sl. Are the trannys interchangeable? What about the doors? Motor and electronics? I am thinking of parting the 83 380sl out and I am wondering if I should go with the 380 motor in the 450 with electronics or keeping some parts for future use. Tranny, rear end, and whatever other parts I can swap later when the 450sl breaks down.

I already have use for the hood, trunk lid, fenders and doors if interchangeable.

Anyone looking for 380sl motor and tranny?

[rowdie]

Body parts yes. Trans no. Fuel system no. You would need to strip the '73 to a shell and use the wiring harness and all parts from the 380. Unless the 380 was a euro engine or converted US engine I wouldn't use it.

Why not just replace the subframe? Much easier than an engine swap.