Restoring an 87
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Late 86 would be good. Aluminum 128 heads, similar roof panel, C68 and antilock stuff should be the same. Dont know a lot about the 88. I think the suspension, brakes and roof changed in 88.
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It depends on what you need from a parts car.
88 has the "roller-cam motor". (same as 87), but all of the suspension is different.
I believe the interior is the same from 84-89.
Most everything on the 86 will bolt right up.
Is either one a manual car? If so, go for it since the rear is the HD Dana44.
88 wheel offset is different, but they will fit. (perfectly if you use 1" adapters)
88 has the "roller-cam motor". (same as 87), but all of the suspension is different.
I believe the interior is the same from 84-89.
Most everything on the 86 will bolt right up.
Is either one a manual car? If so, go for it since the rear is the HD Dana44.
88 wheel offset is different, but they will fit. (perfectly if you use 1" adapters)
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From: Lancaster PA
It depends on what you need from a parts car.
88 has the "roller-cam motor". (same as 87), but all of the suspension is different.
I believe the interior is the same from 84-89.
Most everything on the 86 will bolt right up.
Is either one a manual car? If so, go for it since the rear is the HD Dana44.
88 wheel offset is different, but they will fit. (perfectly if you use 1" adapters)
88 has the "roller-cam motor". (same as 87), but all of the suspension is different.
I believe the interior is the same from 84-89.
Most everything on the 86 will bolt right up.
Is either one a manual car? If so, go for it since the rear is the HD Dana44.
88 wheel offset is different, but they will fit. (perfectly if you use 1" adapters)
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