Hey guys,

My 83 300SD needs a new/better interior. What isn't broken due to age is broken due to a PO pretending to be a MB mechanic. The current color is grey but since just about everything needs to be replaced, I don't care what color it is later. Matching would be preferred. I also need a cluster. It seems like the one I have is for a gasser; it reads 80MPH at 62 real MPH.

I don't have much money but if you can make me a deal, I would appreciate it.

Shipping an entire interior is probably too costly but if you are within a few hundred miles (weekend trip) of DFW, I could drive to you. If you are so inclined, I could drive the car and we could swap out stuff right there.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

Parting out 1989 Mercedes 420SEL W126

1986 Mercedes 560 SEL

might try those...

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'85 300TD "Puff The Magic Wagon" - Rolling Resto
'19 Mazda CX-9 Signature - Wife's sled
'21 Morgan 3-Wheeler P101 Edition
'95 E300d - SOLD
'84 300TD "Brown Betty" - Miss this one
'81 240D "China Baby" - Farm grocery getter

Thanks Andrew. I sent the guy with the 420SEL a message. It looks like it is in better condition than the other one. I noticed it has air bags. I don't want air bags, so they will be removed but what are the major differences in the interior? Haven't been to San Antonio for a while but man is that a long drive. How much should an interior like that go for?

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

I contacted that guy with the 420sel a while ago. Last he told me was the car was half gone!

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1984 300SD Orient Red/ Palomino
1989 560SEC
2016 Mazda 6 6 speed manual
1995 Ford F-150 reg cab 4.9 5speed manual

Rear door panels and a few other parts won't work from a long wheelbase SDL/SEL because yours is a short wheelbase SD. Try to get an interior from an 89-91 short wheelbase model - it will have the updated seats and door panels.

You may have to swap over wiring and relays for the power and heated seats (if yours is so equipped) but it shouldn't be a problem if you're changing the entire interior.

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1982 280SL - Petrol Green
1994 E420 - Brilliant Silver
1995 E320 wagon - Smoke Silver

Yeah, he messaged me this morning and said most of it was gone.

That car didn't look bigger than my 83 300SD. It looked smaller. Maybe that is just the pictures fooling me. I'll keep my eyes peeled for an 89-91 SD model. Let me know if any of y'all find one.

How much should I offer for a good interior?

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

I found this one near me:
Mercedes W126 1983-1989 SEL Parting Out

It has cloth seats but I don't care too much as long as they are in good condition.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

Swapping out an entire interior is a lot of work if done right. I'm finishing up one now, and both were gen2 cars, but one was early gen2 (1986), the other later gen2 (1990). There are differences. Even more differences to gen1. Things like dashes with airbags or not. Steering wheels with air bags or not. Telescoping steering wheels or not. Seats and door panels are different. Wiring for seats is different. It can all be moved over, but takes a good amount of time and energy and you need to take your time to not ruin things. Most don't know how to take off door panels with breaking the tabs. Swapping the headliner is a lot of work. I took the whole sunroof tray with it and swapped it over - multiple person job.

How much to offer? Hard to say. I paid $500 for most of an interior at a junkyard a few years ago, then found an entire car for $1000 that was wrecked, sold the drivetrain and used the interior.

As already stated, the short wheelbase cars and long wheel base cars (SDL, SEL) don't swap rear doors. Everything else should, front doors, dash all the same. Also be aware the door wood may be different depending on how many switches in the rear door.

Good luck on your project.