howdy,

is it possible to fit a Gen2 w126 dash into a Gen1? anyone done it? if so, can you fit the glovebox from the Gen1 into the space of the passenger airbag?

much appreciated

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1983 300SD (daily driver)
1991 420SEL (work in progress)
1979 300SD (future replacement for 83 SD)

RIP:
1983 300SD (totalled)
1986 420SEL

Yes, I have looked into it but the Airbag is the problem. You may be able to put the dash in and keep the airbag to fill in the space. Using the glove box from the Gen 1 will require some fabrication work. I am just waiting for a Gen 2 dash in good shape that still has the glove box. I think that will work.

Paul

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84 500 SEL (307,xxx miles)

thanks for the info; i'd like to have a glovebox but if it's too much trouble i can just go without. i was just worried if the dash itself would actually fit

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1983 300SD (daily driver)
1991 420SEL (work in progress)
1979 300SD (future replacement for 83 SD)

RIP:
1983 300SD (totalled)
1986 420SEL

It can be done, I've done it. It's not a direct swap but if you lay both dashes out side by side you will be able to see the fabrication needed to get it installed. There's a bit more than the airbag that is different. If you're comfortable with a die grinder, tin snips, and a rivet gun, you should be able to mod the new style to fit

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90 300TE 4-M
Turbo 103, T3/T04E 50 trim
T04B cover .60 AR
Stage 3 turbine .63 AR
A2W I/C, 40 LB/HR
MS2E, 60-2 Direct Coil Control
3" Exh, AEM W/B O2
Underdrive Alt. and P/S Pulleys,
Vented Rear Discs, .034 Booster.
3.07 diffs 1st Gear Start

90 300CE 104.980
Milled & ported head, 10.3:1 compression
197° intake cam w/20° advancer
Tuned CIS ECU
4° ignition advance
PCS TCM2000, built 722.6
600W networked suction fan
Sportline sway bars
V8 rear subframe, Quaife ATB 3.06 diff

thanks! yeah i can "modify" and "fabricate"

__________________
1983 300SD (daily driver)
1991 420SEL (work in progress)
1979 300SD (future replacement for 83 SD)

RIP:
1983 300SD (totalled)
1986 420SEL