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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 05:52 PM
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I am looking at a 68 vert and would like to know what to look for. What are some key items on the car to inpect. I just want to make sure I am not being taken for a ride. Thanks for your help..
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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just look for the typical rust in the fender wells...look at the body mounts that you can see without removing items...look at the trim around the glass..make sure the motor for the top works well...check the rocker mouldings for rust...check the radiator support for rust...check for the notorious c3 brake sponging...look at the rear and check the shafts real closely...look under the car at the bumper connections for broken fiberglass...check frame from what you can see for rust holes and cracks....and then check for the small obvious things!

good luck!
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Motor for the top? Bumper connections for broken fiberglass?

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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 02:24 AM
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The motor for my top on the 72 is super strong, I have been working it out with those 12 ouncers for the better part of 15 years.

I thought he was messing with him at first.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 02:26 AM
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Rust in the fenderwells?
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