[W126 Coupe] 83 380 SEC vs 86 560 SEC

[Paul Samarin]

It sure is!  It's all the help needed!  Thanks, Bellamy. I noticed that 
the headlights were different from mine; and, I like mine, but frankly 
both styles are completely acceptable, and better than most other cars. 
  As long as the harnesses snap together, it's a match as far as I'm 
concerned!

Paul

On Jan 9, 2006, at 7:06 PM, Mister McGoo wrote:

> The radiator, fan blades and clutch. rad electrical fan, grill, hood 
> are all the same '83 380 to '86 560.  In fact the rad and fans parts 
> are the same for the SE, and SEL also. 
>
> The headlight assemblies themselves are different.  Your '86 will look 
> old.  But there is an upside; the Bosch or Cibie H4 replacements for 
> the rectangular 2 lamp sealbeams are cheap (comparitively speaking) 
> and 80/100W H4 bulbs are readily available.
>
> Is that of any help?
>
> -Bellamy
>
>> From:  Paul Samarin <pauls at sbcglobal.net>
>> Reply-To:  Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>> To:  Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>> Subject:  [W126 Coupe] 83 380 SEC vs 86 560 SEC
>> Date:  Mon, 9 Jan 2006 16:52:51 -0800
>> >I smashed the front of my 86 560 SEC and destroyed both fans, both
>> >radiators, both headlights, the grill and hood--and bent the cross
>> >member that holds the radiators, fans, etc.  Fenders and bumber not
>> >damaged.  (Although, pushing back on the cross member has likely
>> >pulled the fenders a bit--they don't appear to be damaged.)
>> >
>> >I have the opportunity to acquire an 83 380 SEC--which is currently
>> >on blocks, but which the proposed seller, a member of this forum,
>> >states is in running condition (engine runs, I guess.)  Neither of
>> >us being an expert, we are wondering whether the above-listed
>> >damaged parts will work straight across from the 83 380 to the 86
>> >560.  The seller is proposing to deliver the car to me at an
>> >affordable price.  I understand, but haven't yet verified, that the
>> >entire front piece--the cross member carrying the radiators and
>> >fans--can be cut out and just transferred over.  Paint the hood the
>> >proper color and I'm done.
>> >
>> >All comments very much appreciated.
>> >
>> >Thanks,
>> >
>> >Paul
>> >
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