C-Class grill/hood for 190E

Hi all!

Ok, I finally saw a pic of a 190E with a C-class grill/hood. So I now know it can be done. Anyhow, I posted a query about that mod before, so now, I want to know if anyone knows where I can get that done in the S. California area. I guess it shouldn't be too difficult as I've seen earlier W124 E-Class cars with their grills updated to the 1994-95 grill. Call me a square head, but I still like MB's boxy car designs (201 and 124); I like the 201 body but I like the C-Class front grill. So, I would like the best of both worlds. Thanks.

[rich30769]

Cossie,
Post this query in the performance section to see if you get any answers. Also, post the original post since no one answered on this forum. I'm still waiting for my answer also.



[This message has been edited by rich30769 (edited 10-06-2000).]

You may want to try Autobahn Designs in Riverside CA. I'm not sure where in the area your coming from, if you're closer to LA you have many options. Brabus in Newport Beach directed me to ABD to have one of their mufflers installed on my 98 C class. They are a well known VW tuner but they do work (non mechanical) on Mercedes. They do all kinds of custom work on old and new VWs, so they may be able to help you out. They told me they can do just about any cosmetic work on a MB. They are located about a block away from Walters Mercedes in Riverside and have very reasonable labor rates. They charged me $50 to install the Brabus muffler. You may want to give them a call and see if they can help you out. Here is their web address http://www.abdracing.com/ .

I hope this was some help

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98 C230
w/17'AMG MonoBlocks
Eibach suspention
Brabus Exhaust

[Tobias MB]

Cossie,
What you want to do to your 190E is a reality
and there is a front cap section available that welds to the front of your hood. This resembles the C class profile and then you install a C grille assembly. More info of this conversion can be found at in-pro, located in California and on the net.
Good luck, show us pictures and comments if you go ahead with it.

Tobias MB
300CE, 400E, C280Sport, 190/5.0