The cruise control cable on my 73 450sl is missing and I am
told that it is not made anymore. I haven't been able so far
in locating one from cars which are being parted out. This
cable is a push/pulll type and the switch which engages it
is also the push/pull type. I have been told that a cable
from any one of several of the 73 body styles with the 4.5
fuel injected gasoline engine can be adapted to work on
mine. Is this true? If it is I would be very interested in
locating one.

IS the actuator mounted inside the car OR under hood????

Very important answer! IF it is under hood there was a recall to move it into the car behind the glove box.

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I believe the actuator is mounted behind the glove box.
Iit comes out in that area and loops around the top
of the engine. If I had each end of this cable I believe
I could fabricate a replacement. I believe if I had
one slightly longer it could be made to work but I am
told I can't use one that is shorter. I would appreciate
any advice you could offer as I am a very new owner
(first time) of any Mercedes model and I am the second
owner of this 65000 mile car. So far the cruise is the only
thing that doesn't work on it.