CrayZ Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Buying a 77 in great shape "from the pictures" going to look at it Sunday and I am looking for advice on what to look for. I'm new to older cars and Z's so any and all advice is appreciated. I've already been told to take a pencil magnet with me to check for bondo but I think the owner has upgraded the fenders to fiberglass. Anyways let me know what you guys think. Oh and it is a California car so rust should be very minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayZ Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 I take that back fenders are oem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 For the body, usual rusty spot. - Under the battery tray - Rear hatch Lid - Driver & passenger side floor pan - Dog leg - inside front fender For interia - Fuse box - Looseness of ignition key - Check dash crack - Rear-end plastic interia - Dome light switch housing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zohanisback Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 ^^^ +1 Also, depending on how much work you want to put into it, give the bushings, suspension, and oil/transmission a once over. The suspension can get locked up, as it did on my car. The suspension rubber sometimes shreds off, too, facilitating a fast decline in shock life. Check the fusebox and harness for sketchy wiring, too. My car was a mess, and I have to redo the entire thing now (not a big deal since I am swapping in an LS1). An old trick I use for cars which have an oil pan but the owner says "doesn't leak" is look for spots on the pavement where the car is parked. Not always accurate, but I once almost bought a Mercedes a Romanian guy said didn't leak. Checked under it and noticed a drip mark. Asked if it leaked and he said no. Asked him if he always parks it in the same place. He said yes, so I said there were tiny oil spots all over the place. He later admitted it leaked about a quart of oil every few weeks. Passed on the vehicle because I can't trust a seller who lies about something as small as an oil leak. Who knows if it passed smog. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az240z Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Just because its a Cali car doesn't mean it won't have rust. Take a flashlight with you and look at the hood hinge area,the floor pans, door hinges, and frame rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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