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On Oct 21, 2015 11:57 AM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
wrote:

> Karl, cool car!  Is the 606 swap the turbo version of the 606, and (if yes)
> did they include the intercooler?  Use the mechanical injection pump?
> Performance numbers?
>
> 1 - yes the later dash will have airbag differences, you may be able to
> retrofit the required controllers to make all that work, but don't expect
> any shop to touch that due to liability issues.  I've no idea about overall
> fit.  The dash covers can look and perform very well if installed
> correctly.  I have one for my wagon that was not glued down, so I took it
> out, but plan to install it properly some day.
>
> 2 - offset of the rims is key, but sorry again, don't know what will work
> there.  We're mostly a bunch of purists here, I don't know if anybody has
> BTDT with different rims.
>
> 3 - finding TE cards in leather may be tough.  David Hendy on Peach Parts
> sells a bunch of stuff from 124 cars that he buys and parts out.
> dhendy3...@aol.com.  I've bought some stuff from him, but if you are
> concerned about appearance ask for photos and info on any blemishes.  I
> bought a sunroof panel for my '95 sedan, it has a dent that I wasn't
> expecting.  It also got tweaked by FedEx during the shipment, so Dave
> refunded me on it, but sans the FedEx tweak, I would have been disappointed
> and I was surprised that he didn't disclose the dent in advance.
>
> 4 - try Dave Hendy, but I spent the big bux and got the real deal from
> dealer.  You can see if the MB dealer in Charlotte (MB Northlake) has a
> better price: http://mbnorthlakeparts.com/
>
> 5 - same as 4.
>
> 6 - I bought an Ellebi hitch for my wagon while on a trip in Italy, and
> brought it back in our luggage, 200 Euro about 10 years ago.  Rated for
> 1700Kg I think, but my car is only rated for 1500Kg.  If your brakes are
> up-sized, and you have trailer brakes on whatever you tow, you can probably
> go with the higher load limit.  I found a Da'Lan hitch, number 257216, made
> by Curt, available in the USofA.  You may be able to find on of those
> domestically.  I also have a copy of the trailer hitch installation
> instructions from MB, I'll send those to you off list, along with the
> Da'Lan hitch flyer.
>
> 7 - Kaleb may have one?
>
> -------------
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
> On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 9:29 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Decided to upgrade wagons two years to an 87 wagon with a 606 swap.
> Anyway
> > it has some interior issues and I need a bit of help.
> >
> >
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