Thanks for all of your input on this deal-- 2 8n's $1400. It does appear that I will have to utilize both to make one 'good' one and then maybe have enough parts to make the second one complete enough for someone else. The guy who had them was ready to see them go. No battery in either, 1 rear on each marginal etc so I expressed my honest opinion that I didnt know if I needed this much of a project etc and he responded with give me 800, take both and take a boom pole too which was laying in the weeds. I had to say yes and I hope that you would agree. Obvioulsy with these "opportunities", I will be posting very soon for guidance! And pics of the recovery too once it happens.