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Old May 7, 2024 | 01:46 AM
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Unsure on what is considered acceptable but I have some birdcage photos that I got from the seller's page for his 1973 Corvette Stingray, should I walk away or is this good condition?





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Old May 7, 2024 | 02:27 AM
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The pictures just are not the area's we need to see.
The front of the windshield frame. The front upper and lower corners of the windshield frame. The number 2 body mounts behind the kick panels. The number 3 mount area's, behind a rectangular plate forward side of rear wheel opening. Number 4 body mounts behind rear wheel, frame in the kick up area where rear trailing arm mounts. These pic's would help.
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Old May 7, 2024 | 07:52 AM
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Agree that more pics are needed but from what I see posted, nothing to be afraid of. The #2 looks typical for a 50 year old mount in decent shape.
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The last 2 pics are a little concerning to me. Looks like someone slathered JB Weld on the corners to fill or cover up rust. The black runs are probably a POR-15 sort of rust treatment.

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On a second look, agree with @67-72 . Get a pick hammer if the owner will allow and tap all exposed areas.
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Those wires need to be moved aside for a better view of the body bolt threads/nut/washer/surrounding area in the recess.
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