[W126 Coupe] Storage box/updated pics of my car

[Dick Spellman]

> *I don't believe there is any difference in US gen1 or US gen2 

> bumpers, but I'm not positive.*

For whomever is inquiring and for clarification, the chrome cladding 
atop the US bumper is a singular piece from corner to corner on gen 1.  
On all gen 2, the corner plates are independent of the center plate and 
there is a mending chrome strip that covers the two joints.

Regards,

Dick

Markus Meyer wrote:

> Gen1 is 1979-1985

> Gen2 is 1986-1991

>  

> Then there is euro vs. US.

>  

> US bumpers stick out further than euro bumpers, by about 2-3 inches 

> each bumper.

>  

> *I don't believe there is any difference in US gen1 or US gen2 

> bumpers, but I'm not positive.*  There is a difference in the lower 

> cladding under the doors, etc (ribbed vs. smooth).

>  

> For euro, there is a difference in gen1 vs. gen2 bumpers.  I have a 

> set of gen1 euro bumpers (not installed) and 2 sets of gen2 euro 

> bumpers.  The gen2 bumpers, especially in the rear, sit lower and hide 

> more of the spare tire well.  The chrome is also "thicker" or "wider" 

> for gen2 vs. gen1, I laid them side by side.  Gen1 euro bumpers with 

> no AMG or other bits doesn't look that great in the back, in my 

> opinion.  Front is not much difference gen1 to gen2.

>  

> If you want to get spoilers, AMG bits, Lorinser bits, etc, you need to 

> get them for the right bumpers.  You can't put euro parts on US 

> bumpers and vice versa.  And if you get euro bumpers, you have to make 

> sure you get the right matching bits.

>  

> Plus, while there is NO difference in rear bumpers between sedans and 

> coupes, there IS a difference in front bumpers.  The SEC has the 

> foglights in the bumpers, not in the lights like sedans.  You can use 

> a SEC bumper on a sedan IF you get the correct chrome piece, ie sedan 

> chrome strip under the grille instead of SEC chrome strip.  That is, 

> unless you are switching your whole front end to an SEC front end 

> which is way more parts, work, etc.

>  

> Hope this helps.

>  

> Markus Meyer

> mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com <mailto:mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com>

> www.meyerprobateproperties.com <http://www.meyerprobateproperties.com>

> Meyer Probate & Properties, LLC

> 484-919-9762

>

>     -------- Original Message --------

>     Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Storage box/updated pics of my car

>     From: "Jay Manek" <jaymanek at hotmail.com>

>     Date: Fri, June 13, 2008 6:51 am

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

>

>     Hi,

>      

>     GEN 1 is pre 1985, however there are a lot of differences from

>     Euro and US Spec... someone else will need to advise whether the

>     Gen 1 Euro Valance will fit.

>      

>     For the part I want 250 GBP which is around 480-500$ and not sure

>     what shipping would be, id need to get a quote from fedex..

>      

>      

>      

>     Many Thanks & Regards

>      

>     Jay Manek | www.mercland.com <http://www.mercland.com>| 07716 349949

>

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>     *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] Storage box/updated pics of my car

>

>     Jay,

>     Can you explain the diference between a gen 1 and gen 2, I have an

>     87, 560.  How much do you want for  the front valance that you are

>     selling? What do you think the cost of shipping may be, I live in

>     Atlanta Ga. area code 30303.

>      

>     --

>     Terrako Stallings

>      

>

>         -------------- Original message --------------

>         From: "Jay Manek" <jaymanek at hotmail.com

>         <mailto:jaymanek at hotmail.com>>

>         I do have a Gen I front valance for sale if anyone is

>         interested...

>          

>         Shipping to USA might be expensive though? not sure...

>          

>          

>          

>         Many Thanks & Regards

>          

>         Jay Manek | http://www.mercland.com/| 07716 349949

>

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>         mce_href="mailto:jhodgman at gmail.com">Jonathan Hodgman

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>         *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] Storage box/updated pics of my car

>

>         Those are going to be Hard digs...especially Gen II US

>         bits...   There was a fellow reproducing them in the UK, but

>         those are set up for Euro bumpers and thus won't fit.  Your

>         best bet is keeping an eye out for used...  I've found 1 US

>         Gen II kit in 6 years of searching.  You would stand a better

>         chance of looking for a Gen I car/kit as they come up w/ more

>         regularity.

>

>         If you manage to find NOS pieces expect to pay handily for

>         them!  A gen I euro front valence brought about 800 recently

>         on ebay.

>

>         Jonathan

>


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