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04-27-2004, 10:49 AM
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need help checkin out some cars
i have a few questions i need answered asap....im going to look at a few cars today, and i need to know where to locate the vin....how do you know if the engine in the car, is the engine it came with stock? and also the transmission? what other important factors should i look at when i check out these cars? (86 firebird, 85 firebird, 82camaro, 87 camero, 62 nova)please respond asap....thanx
nick 
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04-27-2004, 04:37 PM
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The Vin is on the drivers side of the dash, you can see it outside of the window. The person should be honest and tell you if it's the original engine or not. On older cars like that, unless the person was really anal about cleaning it or not, you should be able to tell if it's the original or not(just by wear and tear). In some cases your better off with it not being original, those TPI's weren't the greatest. Get it to a shop and look underneath of it to see if there's any rust build up on the frame, pinch welds, or floor pan. If there is you dont want to get a car that can't hold up through winter. Body condition is also a factor, and how hard it would be to get panels or paint the car (as needed) are key factors that should be considered. Also have someone check out the suspension and condition of the engine and tranny(for leaks or cracks)
Use good judgement on those older cars, just because they look good on the outside doesn't mean the engine or frame is in top condition. And remember they are selling that car for a reason.
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04-27-2004, 07:08 PM
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Re: need help checkin out some cars
thanx man, i appreciate the help, now i wont accidently spend money on something i dont want...
nick
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04-28-2004, 04:07 AM
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Re: need help checkin out some cars
So how did the cars look?
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1971 Buick GS Convertible 350-4bbl w/ 3-speed Auto 1 of 599 made Modifications: None - Totally stock! Former owner of: 1969 Buick GS 400 Convertible Modifications: 430 4bbl. V8 (from a '68 Riviera), Stage 1 spec Carb, headers, 2 1/2" exhaust, transmission shift kit, and column tachometer - to name a few ...
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04-28-2004, 03:45 PM
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Re: need help checkin out some cars
there was a delay, im now leaving to look at them... ill let you know when i get back...
nick
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04-29-2004, 11:28 AM
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Re: need help checkin out some cars
alright, well, i went and looked at the cars and they all looked pretty nice....so im going to go back up there within the next few days and get one....the descision on which one is gonna be hard tho...
nick
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#7
04-29-2004, 05:40 PM
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Cool, either way.. Have fun with your new car man.
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