Okay guys, About 4 years ago i sold my red FD (base model) as i had an engine fire and well (tears, choke choke) its gone. Craving the rotary i was in search of another FD and i ran into a lady (original owner) selling a pristine 1984 FB with only 48K on the clock. I couldnt refuse, the car is great, the price was incredible and like i said i just couldnt resist. This FB has bonded with my soul. Anyway i am now back in the market for another FD and the question i have is should i buy one with a solid body and a blown/missing engine and get the beast running again. Or get one running and ready to go and wait for the stock motor to blow, then rebuild it? My future FD is going to be a project if its running or not and i dont expect any of this to happen overnight. I guess what i am asking is, gamble with someone else's possible problems or start fresh on my own? Has anyone else out there picked up a broke down FD and built it up with great success? Stories, opinions and help would be great!

 

I bought my FD with a blown engine and I purchased a reman to get it on the road quickly. It stood stock for about 2months. Now it's 4yrs later and I just sent out the motor for a port job.

 

was the cost ratio better than buying a up and running one?

 

It all depends on what type of guy you are. I think half the fun of the cars is putting the car together. I got mine with a blown differential and a blown motor and rebuilt the whole car. I could have payed someone to do it, but its fun to work on them.