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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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is it worth it????

ok guys ive had a 87 FC sitting in my driveway for a few years now and im just trying to gauge if its worth fixing the car started as a non turbo automatic i changed the whole drive line to that of a T2 manual and threw in a 4.10 locker rear end (don't ask me why i still don't know myself) and i paired it up with a O.S. giken twin plate clutch needless to say this car was a bear to drive around town!! so i blew a pilot bearing and have been contemplating what to do maybe you guys can help. here are my options

1. replace pilot bearing and re install twin plate clutch
2. buy a more "streetable" clutch and flywheel and install it
3. sell it as is with all the parts i currently have
4. call the junkyard and have them pick it up

either way i am gonna wanna get rid of it is it worth it am i gonna be able to get any money out of a car that is a bear to drive on the street. or should i cut my losses and walk away????
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Put a pilot bearing in. You can sell a running car for much more than a non running one.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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^^^that. plus the pilot bearing isn't that hard to do. you can have it done in a weekend
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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yes i am in agreement that a running car commands a better price i just wasn't sure if the "Nonstreetabilty" of it would end up screwing me when i go so sell it!
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 12:06 AM
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comb the for sale part of the forums for a used stock clutch or offer up a trade. sell the car and buy something more original.
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 12:58 AM
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Keep it and fix it. Then it will be driveable and sellable
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