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Old 03-30-2005, 01:05 PM
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what's my 3-digit model number?
i'm new to this site. just bought a 1979 300sd. i see everyone using a 3-digit model number to specify their vehicle (e.g., 116, 124). does anyone know what mine is? thanks.

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Old 03-30-2005, 01:07 PM
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i'm new to this site. just bought a 1979 300sd. i see everyone using a 3-digit model number to specify their vehicle (e.g., 116, 124). does anyone know what mine is? thanks.
Welcome to the site! It's a 116.
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Old 03-30-2005, 02:31 PM
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i'm new to this site. just bought a 1979 300sd. i see everyone using a 3-digit model number to specify their vehicle (e.g., 116, 124). does anyone know what mine is? thanks.
or known as a W116.....you will see it used both ways......it referrs to the chassis....and multiple modles share the W116 chassis designation.
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Old 03-31-2005, 01:44 PM
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ah . . . very helpful link. thanks.

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