[W126 Coupe] Leather color code

[stefansj at canisius.edu]

thanks a lot for your help! 


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>Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:33:46 -0500

>From: Dan Landiss <dan at landiss.com>  

>Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Leather color code  

>To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

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>on 6/8/2007 4:21 PM stefansj at canisius.edu wrote:

>> Does anyone know how to find the OEM code for the dye?

>

>On my car there is a number plate on the upper radiator support, just 

>above the electric fan (see attached).

>

>As best I can tell, the "587M" on mine is the exterior paint color 

><http://landiss.com/paintcodes.htm>, I've heard the "M" is the paint 

>manufacturer. The "267" appears to be my interior code. If you can 

>locate the original Vehicle Data Card it should be item 30.

>

>Check the rest of the codes on that plate at 

><http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/%7Emtor/mbcodedsc.html> and see if any of 

>them sound like blue upholstery. Also check 

><http://www.mbspares.com.au/default.asp?d=18018> and 

><http://www.amcon-luxled.com/mbcar/index.html>. Don't be at all 

>surprised that some of the data conflicts. The codes changed from time 

>to time! You just have to pick what seems most likely.

>

>If no luck, try leaving a friendly note and your VIN at 

><http://www.mbusa.com/heritage/contact-classic-center.do> and see if 

>they can help.

>

>If the car is very old the upholstery will no longer be the same color 

>anyway. Take a small sample from somewhere (I sent Leatherique the cover 

>for my rear ashtray) and just let them match it.

>

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