December 21, 200619 yr I spoke to the owner on the phone just now and got more info, I arranged to see it Sunday morning, it's about 40 miles away The good: clear title runs It's a Brat full set of new valves are included glass pack side exit exhaust new spark plugs has canopy head rests for jump seats It's a Gen-1 bed and rear wheel wells appear to be solid rear sliding window comes with it the set of mags you see are complete extra running EA71 from a 79 parts wagon is availible for $125 the bad: no plates - $54 in OR I think no door panels and seats look crappy rear window isn't installed head rests for jump seats, but no seats could use front brakes (new pads are included) low or no compression in one cylinder - burnt or stuck valve? probably needs new rear shocks 1 torn rear CV boot The rest: He said the wheels are American Racing but they look more like "Shelbys" from the wheel page. Also said it seems to run better on the highway or at higher rpms? Questions: Are lift kits readily availible for this year? Are jump seats hard to find / are Gen-1 and Gen-2 jump seats interchangable? What's needed for EA81 swap besides mounts from an 81 Brat? What should I expect to pay to have those new valves put in? Tachometer and oil pressure gauge installation - easy or not easy? Should I go for it? for $450? I really want it but need money.... willing to sell my Cannondale for that amount.
December 21, 200619 yr since its not rusty... engines are easy to get... I say get it if you are willing to take on the project. Lifts are NOT readily available... but arent TOO hard to build if you have some metal experience.
December 21, 200619 yr if you get i t, i have an 81 i am parting out with everything it sounds like you need except seats. let me know!
December 21, 200619 yr Get it!!! Oh....Gen 1 wheel wells never had the problems like gen 2. (Different and better design in Gen 1s) Todd
December 22, 200619 yr Author Sweet. If I don't discover any major deal breakers on Sunday I'll plan on buying. THe problem is if I can afford it and how to move 2 cars with me to AZ.
December 26, 200619 yr Author I called the guy several times yesterday but all cell phones in the area were down for the day. I talked to him today (I was planning on offering him $375) and he said the $400 offer he got from someone else wasn't enough. He's going to fix it and sell for "3x as much" So that's that, no 80 Brat for me. I'll keep looking.
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