In a message dated 99-06-13 23:28:39 EDT, bert@SNOWCREST.NET writes:

<< I have a chance to get an 87 with a ruined transaxle and an 86 rustbucket
with good running gear. are the two years interchangeable as far as running
gear, body work and interior are concerned.
 tia >>

'86, and '87 are pretty much the same, with no major changes.
  oh.. the '87's have "adjustable armrests, instead of non adjustable"
that could be a MAJOR factor, ya know :<)

chris