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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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I come asking for help and advice once again.
I am going to look at a 72 convertible auto with ac please help me with a detailed list of things I should look for and things I should lookout for.
As you can tell I am new to the corvette world so be patient please I am learning fast from reading ALL I can on this site it’s great!
Thank you in advance
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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if you search on buying advice you will get alot. but the major things are frame and brid cage rust, the body condition (paint, fiberglass), if you are buying it as a NCRS oringial style car, or a driver, or a project car.
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Check the frame and around the windshield for rust. Get the car up on a lift and check for leaks. If you don't know much about these cars find someone in your area (a CF member or a member of a local Corvette club) to look at the car with you.

I'm sure others will add a lot more. Good luck.
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Follow this link and then click on links #1, 2 and 3.
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http://www.corvettefaq.com/gotvette.asp

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