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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 06:35 AM
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Can anyone explain how bad the problem in the picture below could be? I was thinking of buying this car but this looks bad. is this how the birdcage rusts out at the frame? I didnt see car personally but there is a gap there that looks abnormal thanks for your help....steve

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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 06:39 AM
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The worst areas are above and well below that spot. Suggest pulling the kick panel to see what it looks like from inside and below.
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 07:55 AM
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That gap between the fender and the windshield is normal. Take a scribe and poke all around the light colored area at the bottom of the windshield. If the scribe goes through the metal, buy a different vette.

That area isn't really difficult to repair. You take it to your local vette bodyshop and write a very big check to him. Go back in a few weeks and pick up your car. For most people this job is way beyond what is safe to do at home.

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looks ok to me
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