I can see Classic not giving out specific data on this particular VIN. But can't they share general production information about the number of these built with stickshifts?

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I thinbk he's asking how to confirm it was a factory 300SEL 3.5 with 4-speed. The first 8 digits are universal chassis codes followed by the chassis serial number. Take a modern car for example with (from random eBay ad) 1C4RJFDJ0CC100192, the first few numbers and letters before the "100192" are the identifiers for what the vehicle is (1 USA, J in position 5 for Jeep, etc)... for the Benz you provided the following apply:
109.056-10-xxxxxx
109 - 109 chassis (300 series)
056 - 3.5 L fuel-injected V8. Other possible numbers: 057 for 4.5 V8, 018 for 6.3 V8, etc)
1 for LHD vs 2 for RHD
0 for Manual Trans vs 1 for Hydrak or 2 for Automatic

Any more specifics require the info off the data plate on the rad support or the build sheet from MB.

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I agree. I thought adjusting a convertible top was time consuming until I started adjusting on a sunroof.

It just seems that most people today expect such a car to have one as they as so common today.

As far as replacing the air bags goes....

I have done this a few times on my cars and others. It is time consuming but easy. Once you remove the air cell from the car you just unscrew the bag from the cell and put the new bag on.

The only 'problem' I have ever run into was removing the air piston, which is at the bottom of the entire assembly, from the bag. But again... Really just something that takes time.

I am sure there is a 'how-to' posted somewhere on this board.

budget 3 grand for four air bellows, like 30 special orings (square cross-section) and a couple of used valves for the air suspension system.

-CTH

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Are you talking about a different type of air spring than is on the 6.3? Those are the only ones I have done, and they are pretty simple. Just time consuming.

Or perhaps I missed something? Everything worked when I put it back together.

Of course, I only did the air cells. If you are talking about the entire system.... Yeah, it can get pricy pretty quick.

Very rare W109 300SEL 3.5 Manual Speed VIN: 109056-10-******
By the way am looking or connecting rod for the same car any help please
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