W126-ish coupe hood on to a W123??
W126-ish coupe hood on to a W123??
08-14-2012, 03:22 AM
#1
Any opinions?? Oh and here's a picture in case you don't know what I'm talking about.
![[Image: 196865d1290609773-1984-mercedes-benz-500...g_0212.jpg]](http://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/s-class-w126/196865d1290609773-1984-mercedes-benz-500sec-126k-miles-img_0212.jpg)
Matt.
'85 300SD Turbo
'92 Subaru SVX
'83 Pontiac Firebird S/E
'88 Pontiac Firebird
dieselsmoke300d
08-14-2012, 03:22 AM #1Hello all. So I had an idea. I saw a 500SEC (W126 I believe) recently in a car show. And of course I noticed it's awesome hood/grille. I was wondering what it would take to put a hood like that on my 300D. I know the headlights are set up differently and the fog lamps are below the bumper. I've looked for dimensions to determine whether it would fit or not but I haven't found much. According to one site I found, the width of a W123 is about the same as a W126. I'm not sure about the length or height. Just eyeballing it, it appears to be about the right size. But I don't know if the engine or radiator might be set too high or something. I think I'd have to at least replace the headlight assemblies, and put on a new bumper piece for the fog lamps.
Any opinions?? Oh and here's a picture in case you don't know what I'm talking about.
Matt.
'85 300SD Turbo
'92 Subaru SVX
'83 Pontiac Firebird S/E
'88 Pontiac Firebird
08-14-2012, 01:37 PM
#2
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
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larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
08-14-2012, 01:37 PM #2I think I saw someone who put one on a W124 chassis, and it looked pretty good even if it covered the stock ambers...
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
08-17-2012, 03:12 AM
#3
(08-14-2012, 03:22 AM)dieselsmoke300d Hello all. So I had an idea. I saw a 500SEC (W126 I believe) recently in a car show. And of course I noticed it's awesome hood/grille. I was wondering what it would take to put a hood like that on my 300D. I know the headlights are set up differently and the fog lamps are below the bumper. I've looked for dimensions to determine whether it would fit or not but I haven't found much. According to one site I found, the width of a W123 is about the same as a W126. I'm not sure about the length or height. Just eyeballing it, it appears to be about the right size. But I don't know if the engine or radiator might be set too high or something. I think I'd have to at least replace the headlight assemblies, and put on a new bumper piece for the fog lamps.
Any opinions?? Oh and here's a picture in case you don't know what I'm talking about.
nope,you can not just swap them..or even easily adopt
w124 hood also is not even close to specs of w126
w124 has some aftermarket "sec look-a-like"
but in my opinion w124 with those are ugly dogs
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500SEC euro gen II powered by OM617a stolen from 84 300SD .... with 280se transmission now
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(08-14-2012, 03:22 AM)dieselsmoke300d Hello all. So I had an idea. I saw a 500SEC (W126 I believe) recently in a car show. And of course I noticed it's awesome hood/grille. I was wondering what it would take to put a hood like that on my 300D. I know the headlights are set up differently and the fog lamps are below the bumper. I've looked for dimensions to determine whether it would fit or not but I haven't found much. According to one site I found, the width of a W123 is about the same as a W126. I'm not sure about the length or height. Just eyeballing it, it appears to be about the right size. But I don't know if the engine or radiator might be set too high or something. I think I'd have to at least replace the headlight assemblies, and put on a new bumper piece for the fog lamps.
Any opinions?? Oh and here's a picture in case you don't know what I'm talking about.
nope,you can not just swap them..or even easily adopt
w124 hood also is not even close to specs of w126
w124 has some aftermarket "sec look-a-like"
but in my opinion w124 with those are ugly dogs
.
500SEC euro gen II powered by OM617a stolen from 84 300SD .... with 280se transmission now
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08-19-2012, 02:05 AM
#4
http://www.ebay.com/itm/W123-77-85-E-CLA...110wt_1001
Purplecomputer
08-19-2012, 02:05 AM #4you could always just get a "Sports" grill for your w123
http://www.ebay.com/itm/W123-77-85-E-CLA...110wt_1001
08-19-2012, 01:41 PM
#5
(08-19-2012, 02:05 AM)Purplecomputer you could always just get a "Sports" grill for your w123
http://www.ebay.com/itm/W123-77-85-E-CLA...110wt_1001
Ahhh the humanity! Make it go away!
if it don’t blow black...take it back.
1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty
The VEGEWGN
(08-19-2012, 02:05 AM)Purplecomputer you could always just get a "Sports" grill for your w123
http://www.ebay.com/itm/W123-77-85-E-CLA...110wt_1001
Ahhh the humanity! Make it go away!
if it don’t blow black...take it back.
1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty
The VEGEWGN
08-20-2012, 02:29 PM
#6
(08-19-2012, 01:41 PM)w123love(08-19-2012, 02:05 AM)Purplecomputer you could always just get a "Sports" grill for your w123
http://www.ebay.com/itm/W123-77-85-E-CLA...110wt_1001
Ahhh the humanity! Make it go away!
but it gives the car like 60+ hp
Purplecomputer
08-20-2012, 02:29 PM #6(08-19-2012, 01:41 PM)w123love(08-19-2012, 02:05 AM)Purplecomputer you could always just get a "Sports" grill for your w123
http://www.ebay.com/itm/W123-77-85-E-CLA...110wt_1001
Ahhh the humanity! Make it go away!
but it gives the car like 60+ hp
08-20-2012, 04:52 PM
#7
(08-20-2012, 02:29 PM)Purplecomputer(08-19-2012, 01:41 PM)w123love(08-19-2012, 02:05 AM)Purplecomputer you could always just get a "Sports" grill for your w123
http://www.ebay.com/itm/W123-77-85-E-CLA...110wt_1001
Ahhh the humanity! Make it go away!
but it gives the car like 60+ hp
Oh well duh but thats cheating
if it don’t blow black...take it back.
1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty
The VEGEWGN
(08-20-2012, 02:29 PM)Purplecomputer(08-19-2012, 01:41 PM)w123love(08-19-2012, 02:05 AM)Purplecomputer you could always just get a "Sports" grill for your w123
http://www.ebay.com/itm/W123-77-85-E-CLA...110wt_1001
Ahhh the humanity! Make it go away!
but it gives the car like 60+ hp
Oh well duh but thats cheating
if it don’t blow black...take it back.
1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty
The VEGEWGN
10-04-2012, 02:22 PM
#8
Matt.
'85 300SD Turbo
'92 Subaru SVX
'83 Pontiac Firebird S/E
'88 Pontiac Firebird
dieselsmoke300d
10-04-2012, 02:22 PM #8Oh dang I haven't looked at this thread in a while. I really like the wider look of the coupe grille. The sport grill looks good but I'm not really liking the idea for my car. I might go and modify it from scratch. But engine modifications come first.
Matt.
'85 300SD Turbo
'92 Subaru SVX
'83 Pontiac Firebird S/E
'88 Pontiac Firebird
10-04-2012, 05:27 PM
#10
(10-04-2012, 02:22 PM)dieselsmoke300d Oh dang I haven't looked at this thread in a while. I really like the wider look of the coupe grille. The sport grill looks good but I'm not really liking the idea for my car. I might go and modify it from scratch. But engine modifications come first.
get euro bumpers and headlights, It will look pretty sweet then.
Purplecomputer
10-04-2012, 05:27 PM #10(10-04-2012, 02:22 PM)dieselsmoke300d Oh dang I haven't looked at this thread in a while. I really like the wider look of the coupe grille. The sport grill looks good but I'm not really liking the idea for my car. I might go and modify it from scratch. But engine modifications come first.
get euro bumpers and headlights, It will look pretty sweet then.
10-04-2012, 05:58 PM
#11
know of any sources for the euro stuff?
ive seen a few photo bundles on ytube , of eurolights and bumpers . i have the old school lights , im thinking abou blacking out the shells and chrome through out . and "modding the bumpers euro " plastic welder ! , but everytime i see an Sec i wonder . havent physically seen one to measure ?
know of any sources for the euro stuff?
10-04-2012, 06:35 PM
#12
They've since been crushed. Didn't think anybody was looking for such stuff.
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Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
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DeliveryValve
10-04-2012, 06:35 PM #12There were two Euro w126 Coupes at my local yard about four months ago.
They've since been crushed. Didn't think anybody was looking for such stuff.
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Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
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11-15-2012, 09:58 AM
#17
that last few photos of the converted front end looked pretty good . the bumpers throw me off , i would change the rear some how , maybe tuck another front bumper cover into the rear . im thinking of an Sec front swap for my m126 . i saw a guy selling a real nice 126 in AZ CL with the front end done .
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