Long story short, my 88 TC has severe strut tower rot. I have found a rust free 83, base v6 car with no Powertrain.
My thinking is to just completely swap the 88 into the 83 shell, as I've only ever had 87/88's, what will not swap over? My assumption is I can build a complete TC out of my existing 88.
Will not swap....headliner, rear interior side window trim, package shelf......I'm sure the dash, and the rest will swp, although you may have to drill a few new screw holes, easy enough.
I amy be missing something, but that's all I can think of this early. LOL.
Why not just swap the drivetrain/brakes/susp?
IMO, the only thing really lacking in the 83-84 interiors is the gauges.
The dash/door panels/center console/rear lower interior panels/seats will/should swap.
Wiring the dash will be your biggest PITA.
4-eyes are better looking anyway.
;)
(I may be biased, however)