Is this acceptable amount of rust on a 1978?
04-19-2016, 09:09 PM
#1
Is this acceptable amount of rust on a 1978?
I'm looking at a 1978 with 40000 miles and was just curious if this looks pretty normal for what appears to just be surface rust.
04-19-2016, 09:54 PM
#2
Zen Vet Master Level VII
Yes,I'd be good with it depending on where you live in the country, however you could find ones with a lot less.
I'd be more concerned with the condition of the rubber and bushings.
I'd be more concerned with the condition of the rubber and bushings.
04-19-2016, 10:02 PM
#3
Drifting
Id be more concerned with someone who says theres only 40K miles on a car thats almost 40 years old? Can you verify the mileage? Pay close attention to the carpet under the gas pedal and the clutch pedal? Are they worn? With only 40K, they should show almost no wear.
As far as the rust.....take a look at the known problem areas....the rear kickups and the door sills. That may just be surface rust, but Id like to know what the other critical areas look like.
As far as the rust.....take a look at the known problem areas....the rear kickups and the door sills. That may just be surface rust, but Id like to know what the other critical areas look like.
04-19-2016, 10:12 PM
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Cars look like this that have sat outside for long periods of time generally over dirt or even a gravel driveway. I don't see anything in this picture to be alarmed about but I'd be more curious to know what lurks behind the kick panels. They they will tell you the true story.
I advise all customers buying any C3 to pull the kick panels from the car and inspect the lower A pillar. I also tell them to see if the seller will allow you to remove the header molding from inside the car and even the pillar post moldings.. The C3 cars are susceptible to rust on the windshield frame... and generally the water ends up on top the body mounting bolt in the A pillar.
IMHO,
Willcox
I advise all customers buying any C3 to pull the kick panels from the car and inspect the lower A pillar. I also tell them to see if the seller will allow you to remove the header molding from inside the car and even the pillar post moldings.. The C3 cars are susceptible to rust on the windshield frame... and generally the water ends up on top the body mounting bolt in the A pillar.
IMHO,
Willcox
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04-21-2016, 04:31 PM
#5
Cars look like this that have sat outside for long periods of time generally over dirt or even a gravel driveway. I don't see anything in this picture to be alarmed about but I'd be more curious to know what lurks behind the kick panels. They they will tell you the true story.
I advise all customers buying any C3 to pull the kick panels from the car and inspect the lower A pillar. I also tell them to see if the seller will allow you to remove the header molding from inside the car and even the pillar post moldings.. The C3 cars are susceptible to rust on the windshield frame... and generally the water ends up on top the body mounting bolt in the A pillar.
IMHO,
Willcox
I advise all customers buying any C3 to pull the kick panels from the car and inspect the lower A pillar. I also tell them to see if the seller will allow you to remove the header molding from inside the car and even the pillar post moldings.. The C3 cars are susceptible to rust on the windshield frame... and generally the water ends up on top the body mounting bolt in the A pillar.
IMHO,
Willcox
04-21-2016, 04:33 PM
#6
Cars look like this that have sat outside for long periods of time generally over dirt or even a gravel driveway. I don't see anything in this picture to be alarmed about but I'd be more curious to know what lurks behind the kick panels. They they will tell you the true story.
I advise all customers buying any C3 to pull the kick panels from the car and inspect the lower A pillar. I also tell them to see if the seller will allow you to remove the header molding from inside the car and even the pillar post moldings.. The C3 cars are susceptible to rust on the windshield frame... and generally the water ends up on top the body mounting bolt in the A pillar.
IMHO,
Willcox
I advise all customers buying any C3 to pull the kick panels from the car and inspect the lower A pillar. I also tell them to see if the seller will allow you to remove the header molding from inside the car and even the pillar post moldings.. The C3 cars are susceptible to rust on the windshield frame... and generally the water ends up on top the body mounting bolt in the A pillar.
IMHO,
Willcox
04-21-2016, 04:57 PM
#7
Melting Slicks
I have a 78 and had almost the same amount of surface rust on it. As said above, if they sit on gravel or grass that is what happens. I also had issues with my floor pans, also from sitting. No water was getting inside the car, it was all humidity and moisture coming from underneath it. Had to replace the pans, that was the only issue I had with rust. Your car looks pretty clean. I would rather have some visible issues like that than one that was all newly painted and you don't know what's under it. Looks like a good base to start a project or two.
04-21-2016, 05:48 PM
#8
I have a 78 and had almost the same amount of surface rust on it. As said above, if they sit on gravel or grass that is what happens. I also had issues with my floor pans, also from sitting. No water was getting inside the car, it was all humidity and moisture coming from underneath it. Had to replace the pans, that was the only issue I had with rust. Your car looks pretty clean. I would rather have some visible issues like that than one that was all newly painted and you don't know what's under it. Looks like a good base to start a project or two.
04-22-2016, 03:57 AM
#9
Safety Car
The interior photos are revealing...I see carpet wear and seat use but nothing extensive. You can see some carpet color discoloration from front to back but I would conclude its a 40k mile car rather than 140k mile car. The seats show they are broken in but the color is nice and not worn or ragged. The trim tag has had the paint removed...ask for a photo of the trim tag. It should say its a blue on blue vette. The steering wheel does not show extensive wear. I look for cracks in the leather covered wheel.
It has rear speakers...actually nice looking interior. The paint on the door jambs look fresh...glossy but that could be photo flash.
Hope this helps!
It has rear speakers...actually nice looking interior. The paint on the door jambs look fresh...glossy but that could be photo flash.
Hope this helps!
04-22-2016, 11:07 AM
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The interior photos are revealing...I see carpet wear and seat use but nothing extensive. You can see some carpet color discoloration from front to back but I would conclude its a 40k mile car rather than 140k mile car. The seats show they are broken in but the color is nice and not worn or ragged. The trim tag has had the paint removed...ask for a photo of the trim tag. It should say its a blue on blue vette. The steering wheel does not show extensive wear. I look for cracks in the leather covered wheel.
It has rear speakers...actually nice looking interior. The paint on the door jambs look fresh...glossy but that could be photo flash.
Hope this helps!
It has rear speakers...actually nice looking interior. The paint on the door jambs look fresh...glossy but that could be photo flash.
Hope this helps!
04-22-2016, 11:08 AM
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