Can this be done? All the info I found on my search was in regards to a W123 sedan. I'm interested in finding out about the switch in a coupe. Where do the cranks go in the rear? Does anyone have any pics of this set up?

It seems that sourcing the parts is fairly easy and cheap compared to the power parts. My rear regulators are completely shot and getting worse. I fear the windows falling in/down next and would like to make the switch soon.

Any experience, info, pics, or guides? Thanks!

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1985 300D - 1984 Euro 280E AMG Clone (SOLD) - 1978 280CE (SOLD) - 1983 300D (SOLD) - 1981 300D (SOLD)

I swear ive seen a euro coupe with rear manuals but cant remember where the handle was., but Ive also seen front manual rear power coupes. I assume you are trying to get rid of the rear window regulator issue? I thought about this to but in the end half way down powered is still better than having to try to crank the rear windows down when I want to

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

yes, getting rid of the rear window regulator issues, that's what i'm getting down to. i don't put the rear's down right now anyway (can't now) so i'm not too concerned with what will happen when the cranks go in. actually, i'll probably use them more.

i finally found a video from germany on youtube showing rear window cranks. i believe they attach directly where the power window switch is now. a little lower and farther forward than i expected.

the big question for me is: will the manual regulator just bolt right in and do its job without any sort of tinkering?

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1985 300D - 1984 Euro 280E AMG Clone (SOLD) - 1978 280CE (SOLD) - 1983 300D (SOLD) - 1981 300D (SOLD)

quick additional question: are manual window regulators the same for coupes and sedans? on the dorman parts website it seems to suggest so: http://www.dormanproducts.com/da-32981-740-476.aspx

obviously they could be wrong. thoughts? knowledge? please help!

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1985 300D - 1984 Euro 280E AMG Clone (SOLD) - 1978 280CE (SOLD) - 1983 300D (SOLD) - 1981 300D (SOLD)

Did you ever find out if the regulators were the same for coupes and sedans?

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1978 300 CD

regulators are not the same

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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Thanks for the reply. I'll have to see if can find the manual version for my 300CD.

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1978 300 CD