Swapping Cab and Non-Cab Trunks..

May 14, 2003 | 09:04 PM

CLK430ROB

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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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Rob

May 14, 2003 | 09:21 PM

e_one09

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I thought about doing the same thing too.

May 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.

May 14, 2003 | 11:46 PM

CLK430ROB

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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.

May 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.

-Bruce

May 15, 2003 | 12:28 AM

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Ok.. anyone in SF Bay Area

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

Rob

May 15, 2003 | 04:00 AM

Mach430

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I think the trunk on the cab is shorter.

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May 15, 2003 | 08:39 AM

SteveChod

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2000 CLK430 w/ 19"AMG rims

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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$

May 15, 2003 | 09:04 PM

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Just ask the dealer about their dimensions. They should know right?

May 15, 2003 | 09:04 PM

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Just ask the dealer about their dimensions. They should know right?

May 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.