Originally Posted by Gedrven

Lots of homework later, I've got one more question: are the frames the same between the 1st and 2nd gens (the early ones with solid axles)? I'm torn between buying this '85 project for a grand, or holding out for a 1st gen because they look better to me. The sizes and weights are the same and it's really just down to looks, unless there were other improvements from '84 on.