As long as you're happy.

Also, I don't think it gets too overly hot in Fla - at least near the ocean. The sea has the breezes onto and off the land to mitigate temperature differences AND the gulf stream keeps the temps stable.

Save the parts that are still good, in case you change your mind.

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1983 300DTurbo w/sunroof.
1984 300TD manual sunroof. (Electrical Gremlins)