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Swapping Cab and Non-Cab Trunks..

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Old 05-14-2003 | 09:04 PM
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Swapping Cab and Non-Cab Trunks..

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Has anyone ever thought of swapping your CLK trunk with a CLK Cab trunk? The reason for this is that the 3rd brake light is on the trunk on the Cab. As I noticed all the new mercedes have their 3rd light on the trunk, and I personally think its looks cooler. Are the trunks interchangable?

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Old 05-14-2003 | 09:21 PM
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I thought about doing the same thing too.
Old 05-14-2003 | 09:31 PM
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Aren't they different sizes? If they are the same size, and use the same mounting points, it should work.
Old 05-14-2003 | 11:46 PM
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They seem....

to look like they are the same size... but I cant tell because I don't know anyone with a Cab to match up. I think this swap would be cool.

Rob.
Old 05-14-2003 | 11:59 PM
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Someone go to the dealer and check out both trunks. I think it'll look tyte.

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Old 05-15-2003 | 12:28 AM
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Talking Ok.. anyone in SF Bay Area

with a Silver CLK Cab want to do a swap with me?

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Old 05-15-2003 | 04:00 AM
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I think the trunk on the cab is shorter.
Old 05-15-2003 | 05:00 AM
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never thought of it actually!

it would be cool though!! Let me know if it fits
Old 05-15-2003 | 08:39 AM
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The best bet is to find a CLK cab that's been in a wreck and get the trunk off of it. You might be able to snag one for about 500$
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Just ask the dealer about their dimensions. They should know right?
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Just ask the dealer about their dimensions. They should know right?
Old 05-17-2003 | 01:38 AM
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I believe they are different sizes. I know that on the older w124 e-class, the cab trunk lid is shorter than the coupe. The cab trunk lid is shorter so that the door that hides the compartment for the top and the top itself have some place to go, so i'd assume there is a similar setup on the w208, but I am not 100% sure.

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