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Originally Posted by Diseasel300
Headlamps, radiator, and crossbrace are different. Hood and grille should be the same.
Radiator is specific to the 300SDL/350SDL only and have been out of production since 2010. Prepare to be patient and have deep pockets to find a used one.
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Not doubting, but why would the core support ("cross brace") be different?
If the hood, grille, and core support are brought over from the parts car, they should work. Agreed that the radiator is different. The oil cooler for the 5 cyl is next to the narrower radiator, the 6 cyl radiator takes up the entire space. I was able to source an all aluminum rad for my 350SDL, but they may not be available anymore. Also, if the rest of the donor car is intact, I would hesitate to turn it into a parts car. I would look for a car that is already a parts car to cut the core support out of. However, if the car is rusted out and destined to be a parts donor anyway, have at it! Just my opinion though......Rich