SEC bonnet on 420SE? And will SL bits fit?

[stevec]

Will an SEC bonnet fit straight onto my recently purchased '87 SE?

And will SL bumpers fit along with their more up to date rear lamp clusters?

Thanks in advance!

Steve

 

[csilk]

I couldn't advise you about the SEC bonnet- you might find some info on this though at www.mbcoupes.com

Bumpers from neither SL models (107 or 129) would fit a 126 SEC coupe - they are much narrower.  You would either have to fabricate something yourself or look for aftermarket custom ones.  

The lights aren't a straight swap but in reality you can make any rear light fit any car given time, determination, a sharp jigsaw and use of a mig welder.  

Personally I think Mercedes got it right first time and most after market modifications tend to render the car more difficult to maintain and resell.

 

[stevec]

Cheers for the info Chris,

I agree with Mercedes getting it right first time, but there's no harm in trying to update the looks using genuine Merc parts ;-)

I want my 126 to look as new as possible, without going near any form of body kit.

I want it to look like Mercedes built it in the first place.

I'm going to have a go and fit the SL rear clusters first. Should bring it bang up to date from the rear, and I've tackled far bigger projects in the past

Steve C

Mercedes S420 SE 126
Mazda RX7 Twin Turbo
Mazda MX5 Turbo on hydraulic suspension
Toyota Corolla AE86 RWD

 

[csilk]

It sounds like an excellent project Steve.  Let me know how you get on.