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From: CA

Found this car on Craigslist, looks really good but the motor is “blown”. Looking for opinions on the price, whether it is worth it to buy it and rebuild the motor, and just general comments. About all I know about rebuilds is what I’ve learned from a 40 min. video on YouTube (I think by speedacademy) and what I’ve read on this forum, would a rebuild still be feasible? (I also have a friend who is a bit of a gear head as well). Thanks guys. 🙂

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From: CA

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From: CA

His post says $1500

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From: Spartanburg, SC

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From: FL

If the car is as solid as it looks from the outside, and no major rust hidden away, then I would say yes. Of course, you should try to negotiate, but given what I've seen some going for these days, that price "may" actually be okay. It really comes down to you, your finances and your plans for it. Also, I'm not convinced it's a GSL. Do you know if the rear brakes are disc or drum? I don't see power windows either. I think this may actually be a GS with a sunroof.

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From: CA

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From: Pasadena, MD

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From: Ontario

I personally think that the condition of the body is more important then the motor to an extent. You seem like you want to get a project and wouldn’t mind digging in to a longer project. The only tough part about that car is that parts for the 12a are getting pretty hard to find. If it’s just seals which could very well be what it is it won’t be bad but if you need to source a housing that might be tricky depending on how many used housing there are around your area.