Quote Originally Posted by tod1d View Post
after the motor has sat in the elements rusting away for who knows how long? you think it will just bolt right on? having it refurbished would cost the same if not more then one that is brand new
Motors have been exposed to the elements since the car left the assembly plant. Also, why would you even think of buying parts off a car without a hood on it? This is common no-brainer stuff. I buy JY parts all the time. I drive old crap. My JY built old crap is still just as reliable as (and typically faster than) a brand new car...I turn key and she starts and goes. Amazing how that works...