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FR65,
And why would you be worried? You certainly were not worried when you told him $1200 was cool. It sounds like he is, that’s why he is asking. I have owned and re-built a few (5) 8.8 fords over the years in both stick axel and independent versions. I wouldn’t have any concern with a used one at the right price. And honestly even $600 sounds high for just a CC. I would look a little longer. Maybe do a little recon on Corral.net classified. (There is a complete 99 Cobra IRS in TN right now for $650)
A lot of the drag race guys swap out the IRS for a solid.
I’ve also had great luck on Ebay. That is where I got my last 8.8 center section. Cleaned it, had a set of 4.10s put in, its been in my SPF ever since. My only issue would be the possible shipping cost. That might make me find one locally.

Jason