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1982 240D Driver's Seat is SHOT - any ideas? - 5/31/2008 3:58:31 AM

Scuddog

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Hello all. My newly acquired W123 Diesel has a driver's seat that reflects 313,000+ miles of abuse. It's ridiculous. I have never sat on anything so shot... except maybe a bean-bag chair in college. Anyway, I've been poking around on EBay for a seat. I have not been impressed with what I have found. My goal is not to replace this seat with another seat that is only partially worn out.

My question is twofold: 1. What is the most cost effective way to get the seat repaired?
and
2. Will any other chassis seat work in the W123 body?

Thanks in advance.

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1998 E320
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Interstate Cruise Missile
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RE: 1982 240D Driver's Seat is SHOT - any ideas? - 5/31/2008 4:09:29 AM

ForcedInduction

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If you want to keep your seat then the pool noodle rebuild is a good option. http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=118422&highlight=pool+noodle

W126 front seats will work with some minor modification and are a really nice upgrade. Unfortunately the W126 models rarely use interior colors common to the W123's.

< Message edited by ForcedInduction -- 5/31/2008 4:10:02 AM >

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1980 240D 3.0VNT 222K Miles. OM617.95, GT2256V VNT turbo, 4-speed manual, 3.46 diff, 15mm rear swaybar, ALDA removed, no EGR and Amsoil by-pass oil filter. Currently 107HP and 195lb/ft of torque at the wheels.

www.youtube.com/Turbo617

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