Some help please.
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Racer
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Some help please.
Hey guys, after riding in my Vette one of my friends is looking at purchasing his first Vette. We may have found the perfect car for him, it's a 75-77 grey coupe, 4 speed. Monday we are going down to look at it closely and test drive it. From what we could see the car is in need of a restoration, which is what my friend wants to do. If the car runs great, but needs a paint job and some interior work (carpet) is it worth the $4,000 asking price? Also, i know about looking for rust on the car like on the frame and the radiator support, are there anymore places to look for rust? Thanks in advance guys.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by Mikes80L48
Hey guys, after riding in my Vette one of my friends is looking at purchasing his first Vette. We may have found the perfect car for him, it's a 75-77 grey coupe, 4 speed. Monday we are going down to look at it closely and test drive it. From what we could see the car is in need of a restoration, which is what my friend wants to do. If the car runs great, but needs a paint job and some interior work (carpet) is it worth the $4,000 asking price? Also, i know about looking for rust on the car like on the frame and the radiator support, are there anymore places to look for rust? Thanks in advance guys.
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One thing that concerned me was they just installed new floorboards because the old ones were rusted through. That is why i am wondering other places besides the frame and radiator support to look for rust.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Mikes80L48
One thing that concerned me was they just installed new floorboards because the old ones were rusted through. That is why i am wondering other places besides the frame and radiator support to look for rust.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sydney
You should also check where the body mounts to the frame for rust as well. Also the 'bird cage' the steel pieces that are put into the cars body can rust too so maybe check that as well (if you are unsure what these are have do a search there are quite a few threads).
As for price do you have pics of the car? $4,000 seems pretty good if it isn't completely stuffed chassis and drivetrain wise.
cosmicvette
As for price do you have pics of the car? $4,000 seems pretty good if it isn't completely stuffed chassis and drivetrain wise.
cosmicvette
