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I do not think that $1000 is too much at all for a nice 142s, if it had overdrive and looked good.
I paid $2400 for a nice 142E. It has a few very small rust spots, but the engine is perfect and interior is all new. Parts are not hard to find.
I had never heard of rockauto.com and was curious if their prices were better. I found that they list the B20B as the engine in my car, which is wrong, and do not seem to offer some of the parts that I would need. Perhaps I did not look hard enough, but some of the descriptions look different.
Unless I am sure that a part is available and lower cost through a parts store like this, I call IPD in Portland.
You may pay a bit more, but they will always help you, and they know what the hell they are talking about.
The blower motor for a 74 142 is compatable with the 240 series. All 140/240 from 1973-1993 use the same. IPD sells the switch, resistor, and new blower for about $110 if I recall correctly.
They also provide detailed instructions which are VERY important because this repair is the WORST thing I have ever tackled.
I would rather change a cylinder head or a camshaft than a heater fan. That is the reason for the $500 bill to do this.
Buy the car and drive it.
I drive mine 100 miles a day to work and back every day and love it.
It gets 28-30 mpg and handles like a dream. Well, the steering is sloppy as hell, so maybe my dreams for everyone.
Good luck,
Jeremy
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