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Old 10-21-2020, 02:18 PM
Frank Reiner Frank Reiner is offline
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Originally Posted by ScooterABC View Post
When you find the VIN, the first 6 digits (126.xxx) will tell you the model - you can use the table in the wikipedia page.
As far as finding the VIN, look on paperwork, in the door jamb, interior windshield surround, and cross member in front of radiator.
You might not what you are looking for in this sub-forum - it's for 1979 and earlier cars, which this car is not.
In W126 chassis the VIN is stamped into the firewall, slightly to the right of center.
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