5 lug conversion advise, about to buy??? Options

[Leo Imperial]

I got a line on a 83' complete front end.
The guy wants $600 for everything.
That includes calipers, struts, rotors, aluminum cross member.
The A-arm have the bottom mount for the bar and I have
a top mount, but I can attach (weld) the bracket on from what
I understand. Could I use the master cylinder from this car?
Should I bother with the rears also from this car?

So this is my situation. I have the cash, but I want to get the
right stuff and could save some if I get everything at once.

Any advise out there?

[skline]

It would work on your car no question. I think 600 is a little high though. I think I would offer him 5 and see if he would take it. I see them all the time for less than that. We are 914 owners, if we start paying high prices for everything, we will be up with the pinky lifters very soon. I got my complete front end for $350.00 shipped. Mine is from a 71 however. The advantage you would have from an 83 is the 3.5 inch brake spacing. You could upgrade to the bigger brakes at any time. If it seems like a good deal to you, then go for it. I would highly suggest you replace the ball joints and tie rods when you install it and the wheel bearings and seals as well. That way you wont have any worries down the road and no questions in your mind if everything is ok. That is what I did and it is a good secure feeling.