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Most likely the problem is a failed pinion bearing. However, it it really is the pressure plate in the clutch, you're in luck, because a clutch replacement is relatively cheap and easy. If the transmission was whining, particularly in 3/4/5 above ~30 mph, then the problem is most likely the pinion bearing.
Whether getting it fixed is worthwhile depends on how much you like the car. On the financial end, to come out ahead you need to get an extra mile out of every 15 cents you put into it. That means if you plunk $2500 into a rebuilt tranny, you need to get another 15,000 - 20,000 miles out of it. If the car is otherwise in good shape, that is probably a reasonable bet. If you don't want to do it, sell it in the want ads to someone that is looking for a project car. You won't get much, though.
I wouldn't put a used tranny in it without having it rebuilt, particularly if you're having a shop do the R&R, because the R&R is a big part of the cost. Even if you're doing the R&R yourself, you don't want to have to do it again any time soon. Rebuilding a tranny that's not trashed could run as little as $4-500. The main items are to replace the pinion bearing and any worn synchros, etc.
Is the $1200 the price installed or for just the transmission? I suspect the latter, but ask to be sure.
A rebuilt tranny from Ericksson Industries will probably run around $1500+, call to get their current price. They include a beefier pinion bearing which, as KB88900T indicates is definitely worth getting. Add the R&R on top of that (~$1000 depending on shop). You can do the R&R yourself if you want.
Whether your old tranny is rebuildable depends on how much damage has been done. If it got to the point of catastrophic failure, you could have lots of goodies to replace and that means $$$. It also means that you might not get anything out of it as a core if you purchase a rebuilt.
Incidentally, the '85 model has a problem with the insulation on some of the wires. It crumbles with age and causes a variety of electrical problems. If the wiring in your car hasn't been fixed, you'll want to consider that as part of the total picture. Fixing it isn't hard, but if you have a shop do it, it will run into some bucks.
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