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Old Jan 1, 2018 | 05:35 PM
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Have a friend who is about to purchase a 1967 coupe sight unseen. I told him I would look on this forum to see if someone knowledgeable near Rancho Cucamonga, CA, would go look at it for him. He would be happy to pay a reasonable fee. This week if possible. Thanks
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Old Jan 1, 2018 | 05:45 PM
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Have a friend who is about to purchase a 1967 coupe sight unseen. I told him I would look on this forum to see if someone knowledgeable near Rancho Cucamonga, CA, would go look at it for him. He would be happy to pay a reasonable fee. This week if possible. Thanks
Big mistake....contact a local chapter of the NCRS in that locale...if no suitable source comes up here...
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I agree with Frank - given the premium price these cars command, and how many shaky cars are out there - it's good insurance to have a knowledgeable NCRS-quality inspector take a look.

Just a mismatched grill, pulley, or seat covers can set you back 1G to correct.

Missing a buggered-up birdcage can mean a near total loss.

Rancho C is in the LA area - lots of good Corvette folks out there.
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Lack of pre purchase inspection=potential buyers remorse=negative cashflow! Dennis
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There’s just no reason to “have to buy it this week.”

As the others have said, huge mistake.
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Old Jan 3, 2018 | 11:11 PM
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Thanks for the help. You're right ...
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