New user here - just registered. New to Mercedes forums in general, but I've been driving older Mercedes since 1996.

I just picked up a 1983 240D with the worst driver's seat I've ever seen.

I wonder if it's possible to remove the W126 electric seat controls and motors and swap the manual controls over to the W126 seat. Anyone have experience doing that?

I thought about swapping out the spare set of W126 seats that I have into the Gwagen but I had some concerns about width and more importantly the weight. Admiral-ahani is correct in his assessment that those seats are HEAVY. The thought of trying to lean them forward for rear seat access didn't come across as very appealing....

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

What about seats out of a SEC? they lean forward for rear seat access.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I was thinking the same thing but in the end I just had the original seats reupholstered.

Welcome to the forum,

As I mentioned in post#4, I used a passenger side seat bottom spring box assy, out of a second generation W126 (86-91) 90 SEL. It is the same size as the one used in the W123. plus it is a up grade with an added spring in the front and the rubber corner inserts. be sure to use a pass side seat on your drivers side, usually the pass side will be like new, and the left side will now be the driver side that gets the most use.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-parts-reference-library/183654-1269142215-w123-w126-front-seat-foam-support-inserts.html


Remove the seat back and electric seat rails. then use the manual seat rails from your w123. Be verrrry gentle removing the plastic side dress up pieces, they break easily.

I use a 14.4V De Walt battery and a set of Harbor freight Digital volt meter leads. cut the ends and soldered on ends to fit the battery. then use it to move the seat motors to access the bolts for removal. works good on moving windows and checking a blower motor etc.... look for their sales flyier in magazines, sometimes have the meters for free.

Be sure to take pictures as you take the seat rails apart, so you know how to put it all back together. I have taken several apart, but there is always,"now which way did this piece go"
I know these 126 seats fit, just did this 2 wks ago on the kitchen floor till 2am. the seat now lives in a 82 240D.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I have a 87 300sdl-- Are you telling me that my seat has 2 front coils - per corner in the front seats with the Vertical foam insert - allready in place? Seams like the 90-91 w126 seats are way more sturdy/firm versus mine- so I assumed the 90/91s had the extra coils and foam-- and 86/87 did not?

what do you know- cuz I do prefer the firmness of the 90/91 models

thx

Uhh, Your "magic bus" isnt a motorcoach is it?