Did he tell you what all they rebuilt in it?
Nothing wrong with nicking a few bucks off because the brakes are all apart and junk, maybe $120. But if its had seals and bearings replaced, that is a good deal anyways.
Look for a post this weekend by me, you'll like what i'm doing to my 8.8...

 

Dont know really what all they replaced since they guy that did it died back in November but it looked like it was in real good shape inside.

 

Ok, I bought it! Just got home about 30 minutes ago. I will try to get some pics tomorrow. I am to tired right now since this is the first time I have sat down all evening. The L/S in this thing felt real tight so I think someone put new or maybe a little better springs in this thing. My dad noticed how hard they were to. Now I just need to find me brake hardware that it is forgetting.

I need pics if anyone has them of how the brakes are set up on the 8.8. Like where all the springs and stuff go.

 

Sweet!! Sounds like you got a good deal.
oh, and of course, i have to:

 

Haha, I might get some here in a minute. Getting ready to go to bed.

Do you know what weight oil and what I mix into it? Is it like a friction modifier?

 

Yeah, you're suppose to use a friction modifier which helps the disk lock up if i remember right. But if it is new, you want to make sure to use normal dino oil to break it in, then switch to synthetic if you'd like. I don't recall what weight oil though, sorry.

Oh, did it have one of those really nice machined aluminum covers on it with the girdle supports built in??

 

Here are some pics of it finally








Is an aluminum plate gonna be strong enough? It is about a 1/2" thick.