Decisions...

[pats16v at columbus.rr.com (Erik)]

I say swap the parts over.

Erik
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rhett Farnum" <rocco.crossing@gmail.com>
To: "volkswagen scirocco" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 12:02 PM
Subject: Decisions...


> Well folks,
>
> Since the GTI is now basically sold (buyer has to finish payment and
> pick-up this Sunday). I have a little internal debate. I love the 82
> that Tarra got from Daun (i now own it) but it does have some rust and
> obvious paint issues. A friend of mine has come across a rust free 16V
> that had some running issues and is now running great but he does not
> expect to get it sold as a whole car. He has offered me the shell
> minus all 16V specific stuff and the interior. I plan on dropping a
> 1.8L 8v (8V lover here remember) in whichever I end up with (actually
> have the deal made for the motor.)
>
> So do I save what I need off the 82 and try to part the rest out and
> or junk it and buy the rust free 16V shell and swap my parts over? Or
> do I pass on the 16V and try to help him keep another 16V on the road?
> I really would love to have a rust free shell but the 82 has nothing
> major that couldn't be repaired reasonably easily. PLus I would have
> to strip the 82 and put it all back on the 16V body. I could do this
> but I am probably going to lose my garage in Jan. because I may be
> moving again. I also work 2 PT jobs and go to school w/ a 16 credit
> load. Do you think I could get this done by Jan with working on my
> brothers houses also, since they both need a little work before I
> move?
>
> Wow, I'm getting as breathy as Cathy!! I could use any suggestions as 
> possible.
>
> If I end up not interested in the 16V I will post more info to any of
> you interested. BUT I have first dibs of course.
>
> TIA,
> Rhett
>
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