[W126 Coupe] '85 SEC as psrts donor for '90 SEC

[Doug Gavin]

jralex at ix.netcom.com wrote:


>Doug, I would wait for a 560 for backup parts since it would be far more useful using engine parts for trouble shooting relays etc. There is a wrecked 560 on ebay at $700 and still running but smashed in the rear. Logistics can be a problem since this one is in N Carolina. just some things to consider. Jim Alexander

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>>From: Doug Gavin <dlg64 at houston.rr.com>

>>Sent: Jan 5, 2007 12:15 AM

>>To: MBCOUPES at mbcoupes.com

>>Subject: [W126 Coupe] '85 SEC as psrts donor for '90 SEC

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>>New year's greetings to all. Just looking for a few opinions. Thanks in 

>>advance for responses.

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>>I drive a '90 560 SEC daily and I have been looking for a donor car in 

>>the event of an accident. I have found (but have not seen, will see next 

>>week) a 1985 500 SEC that has some rear body damage so the deck lid may 

>>not be of value but I believe that the engine, interior, front fenders, 

>>hood, grill, front bumper, doors, glass, windshields front and rear are 

>>good. The question is; are /*_body parts_*/ I may need from the '85 500 

>>compatible and will fit with no modification on my '90 560. The guy 

>>wants very little for the car and considering I've seen hoods for almost 

>>$1000  I believe this is a pretty good insurance policy to have as a 

>>back up parts donor if the parts are compatible.

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>>Lastly, are any or all '85s European with the lateral supports in the 

>>doors and other body mods to meet U.S. standards? Any comments would be 

>>appreciated. Thanks again.

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>>Doug Gavin

>>Houston, TX

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Thanks Jim, you are right shipping could add another $750 + to that car 
but worth considering.

Doug