Found a backyard with a wrecked '83 SD, and a couple of 123-bodies, yesterday. Stopped in to see if I could find a few parts for my 116. Spent a little time with the old feller. He wasn't feeling too well, so I didn't keep him out in the wind for long. He wants to get rid of these old cars; the 123's part by part, and the 126 he would sell outright.

The 126 has been wrecked and is missing the engine. From what I saw of it, the center console wood, including all switches, is in really good condition as is the wood and switches for the climate control. Seats were leather (blue) in fair condition -- definitely NOT broken down. Seat switches were broken, though. Inside door trim looks good. Did not explore the rear seats or doors. He is ready to "junk" the 126.

The 123's got the least of my attention. He wanted to get back inside, and I got the impression that he didn't exactly relish a stranger rummaging too much, so I left with an agreement that I could stop by later to look closer.

If you have a need for 126 or 123 parts, let me know. I'll make a list of wants and needs for my return trip, try to negotiate a decent price, and remove the parts, contact you with a price, clean them up, and ship.

Does anyone know if the seat frames are the same for a 126 and a 116? My driver's side seat is shot, and I'm down to pool noodles if his frames won't work for me.

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1980 300SD 146K miles.

Hrm, I know the seats appear different on the W116... I'd say the probably will not work. I know '86+ will not fit in pre '85 W126s, learned the hardway! Waste of $300 for an interior!

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]

Didn't think so, but it would be tempting to switch. These are blue leather; my seats are MBTex. I purchased a rear seat bottom from a member, here, that was supposed to by for a 116, a couple of years ago. It was too big, and I'm still pissed. Must have been from a 126. Same seller (robmai)later screwed me out of eighty bucks on some parts he never shipped. I don't think he is still around.

Live and learn, I reckon.

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1980 300SD 146K miles.

I know of a few W116s down here in Dallas area if you ever make it down.

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]

I'm looking for:
a rearview mirror
a front grille with the chrome surround
the passenger side cowl grille (black, not chrome)
a hoood emblem
the two rear fenders
one or two good (not broken down!) driver's seats in mbtex blue or tan.

Actually, on the seats, my back won't care what color or upholstery they are!

Are they gassers or diesels? If you find out, and get the year models, I may have other wishes -- I've got '84 and '85 300Ds.

Thanks --

Sunny

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Anthracite 1980 300D -- 64k original miles with a new engine, on the road again!
Silver 300D -- second owner, Sunny's old baby, Ilse, 210 miles,
Having to thin the herd….
Silver 1983 300SD -- second owner, 325k miles
Gold 1981 300D -- well-traveled, solid little car
Beige 1984 300D -- 292k miles, grease machine, parting out
Seafoam green 1981 300SD -- 250k, windshield frame damage
too many assorted w123 & w126 cars, parts cars, and extras

Driver's side tail light assembly with good lens. 1983 300D (123 body).
Thanks!!!

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Paul

1991 300TE (280,000)
1985 300TD (432,000 miles - retired)
1976 300D (225,000 - retired)
1975 300D (165,000 - retired)

Ha! That same guy got me for 80 bucks too!

Center console for an 80 SD that he never shipped to me.

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Joe

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1980 300SD - 495k miles - 'The Ambassador'
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Former Family Members
95 C280
73 280SEL
90 300D
87 300SDL (X2)
86 560SEL
84 300D
80 300SD