Yeah, had convinced myself that I needed a new starter on my '88 as it wouldn't crank about 20% of the time. After reading I'd have to do a partial engine drop to get at that pesky '88 starter, I decided to do the easy things first to see if I could solve it. Spent $10 on a new ground strap and the car is now cranking 100% of the time.
Would have been really ticked if the new starter was acting the same way!