Decisions...

[rocco.crossing at gmail.com (Rhett Farnum)]

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