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Old 01-01-2009, 10:14 PM   #3 (permalink)
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A rust free body in Milwaukee??

Blown motor, trashy inside, I don't think I'd pay more than $300 for it.

Also, you know to make sure the control arm mounts are solid, right? They can look OK, but a bit of effort with a screwdriver can turn something that looks "OK" into this:



Also, with a blown motor, you have to take their word for it that the transmission synchros aren't toast. That's another weak spot.
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