Input on obtaining a car inspector?
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Drifting
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From: Cartersville GA
Input on obtaining a car inspector?
This may not be the right forum for this post and if not please move it to the proper one...I may have a legitimate opportunity to purchase a steel bumper vette....What I will be looking for is a coupe...4 speed and air would be nice.....I don't care much about color or even condition of paint....What is an absolute must is a rust free frame and a no hit body.
Driver quality is OK and #'s matching would be nice but not necessary, but I don't want a shade tree hotrod. I prefer a stock look engine compartment.
Now for my real question....I will need help when it comes to inspecting the vehicle and I won't trust your typical used car inspector with this purchase...I don't want to buy sight unseen but my have to with today market....Not much out there in my neck of the woods. My budget will be between 15 to 20 grand.
What will be my options when it comes to finding an inspector and how much should I expect to spend....?
Brian
Driver quality is OK and #'s matching would be nice but not necessary, but I don't want a shade tree hotrod. I prefer a stock look engine compartment.
Now for my real question....I will need help when it comes to inspecting the vehicle and I won't trust your typical used car inspector with this purchase...I don't want to buy sight unseen but my have to with today market....Not much out there in my neck of the woods. My budget will be between 15 to 20 grand.
What will be my options when it comes to finding an inspector and how much should I expect to spend....?
Brian
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Brian,
If you want to hire someone who does pre-purchase inspections as a business I can make several suggestions.
Who you choose will likely depend on where the car you're considering is located. This will help keep his expenses down.
He will likely want to talk to you in detail too so he can determine, when he looks at the car, if it will meet your expectations.
If you'd like some names and phone numbers let me know. You can at least contact them in advance to find out what services they offer and what their fees and expenses are.
I wish your budget was at least $5000 more… it would buy a nicer 68-72 car.
Regards,
Alan
I just took a look at the latest NCRS DRIVELINE. There are twenty 68-72 cars for sale with just one below $20,000. Now these are cars described as having 'original' motors, but, it still makes me think your $ range may be a bit low.
If you want to hire someone who does pre-purchase inspections as a business I can make several suggestions.
Who you choose will likely depend on where the car you're considering is located. This will help keep his expenses down.
He will likely want to talk to you in detail too so he can determine, when he looks at the car, if it will meet your expectations.
If you'd like some names and phone numbers let me know. You can at least contact them in advance to find out what services they offer and what their fees and expenses are.
I wish your budget was at least $5000 more… it would buy a nicer 68-72 car.
Regards,
Alan
I just took a look at the latest NCRS DRIVELINE. There are twenty 68-72 cars for sale with just one below $20,000. Now these are cars described as having 'original' motors, but, it still makes me think your $ range may be a bit low.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Clear Lake Shores Texas
2016 C3 of Year Finalist
As a point of reference I had a thorough pre purchase inspection done on a 72 last year in New Mexico for $350.00 It was done by a reputable Corvette restoration/repair shop.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Boca Raton FL
Hi Brian, I bought my 1973 convertible from a seller located in Virginia. I am in south Florida. I contacted (edited) Automobile Inspections... and they did an excellent job of inspection ( the seller told me the guy they sent for the inspection know more about Corvettes that anyone he had ever talked to), documentation, photos for me (140 photos), they appraised the car and gave me an official appraisal. When I decided to purchase the car, they handled the bill of sale, transfer of funds, and shipped the car to me. I highly recommend them, the whole transaction was flawless. I am very happy with the car too..
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bowtie, Pennsyltucky
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15,'21
$350 to do an inspection on a car? 
If you find one within 100mi. of Pittsburgh, Pa., PM me and I'll do it for free to help a brother out. I enjoy doing it and I've met some really nice people along the way in the four I've done for peeps on this forum.
If you find one within 100mi. of Pittsburgh, Pa., PM me and I'll do it for free to help a brother out. I enjoy doing it and I've met some really nice people along the way in the four I've done for peeps on this forum.
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Drifting
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From: Cartersville GA
Thank ya'll for all the info both here in this post and via PM....So far I have about 1/2 the cash I need....It will most likely be spring before I get it all....So it's time for me to do plenty of reading on what to look for and avoid when it comes to the steel bumper baby.
If anyone knows of someone selling their vette to do kitchen remodel and needs some custom granite countertops...Maybe we could work out a deal.
Brian
If anyone knows of someone selling their vette to do kitchen remodel and needs some custom granite countertops...Maybe we could work out a deal.
Brian
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