James,
The guy I bought my SPF performed these mods right before I bought the car:
-ruined the motor
-destroyed the transmission
-wore out the suspension
-tore the rear diff loose
-cracked the body in three places
-cut a hole in the right fender
-ripped all the ball joint boots.
-destroyed the top and tonue cover
-put many incorrect parts on the car
-mangled all linkages
-mess up the wiring
-plus another 100 great mods.
Anyway it sounds like you got a better deal. I've now had my car repainted, a new FE, and...... well, new everything. It will be mint soon, and better than new in some ways.
I completely dismantled the car and I had fun, but it still burns me a bit that the guy said the car was perfect. (I bought it from pictures) very old pictures.
The lesson: Never buy a car from Billy Gilmore.
