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Feedback required on a 1973 2.0 |
dax1969 |
Oct 11 2019, 08:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 366 Joined: 10-March 14 From: belgium Member No.: 17,103 Region Association: None |
Hi,
There is car for sale here which is supposed to be a 1973 2.0 (build date 9/1972) delivered new in Canada. Vinnr is not in the database here. Received below pics of the engine and batterytray (asked for the hellhole "below" the battery but this is what I got back (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) does the filterhousing look correct ? Why are some hoses clamped ? Why there are so many cables running to the battery ? Black stuff on the body so I assume the car has some issues. Firewall and more area's look rusty... Is the front trunk patched in the corner ? For the specialist here, pls post your feedback. note: didn't see the car in person yet but my guess is to runaway fm it (although outside body and interior looks nice, car has a certificate etc) highly appreciated krgds Dax |
Cairo94507 |
Oct 11 2019, 08:34 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,842 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I might ask the seller to shot more pictures and be specific about what and how to shoot the pictures. Extreme close ups are nice for detail shots where needed but generally they need to shoot high resolution shots from a little bit back, with good lighting. I would want the entire engine bay, under the battery box looking towards the firewall on both sides, the firewall, both trunks with them empty showing all 4 sides of the trunk and the floor pan, the door jambs all the way around, under the dash, the complete dash, interior, glass, floor in the interior with the mats lifted out, the complete underneath of the car and specifically along the rockers and any suspension mounts. Transaxle, bottom of the engine, heat exchangers, muffler, then finally, the exterior showing all panels and bumpers. All lights on, etc. Then ask for a video of it running and driving for a bit, city streets, freeway, etc.
Due diligence is required to avoid ending up with something you did not know about or want. Worth the time and effort. The hunt for a good car is half the fun. Cheers, Michael (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
dax1969 |
Oct 11 2019, 08:46 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 366 Joined: 10-March 14 From: belgium Member No.: 17,103 Region Association: None |
I might ask the seller to shot more pictures and be specific about what and how to shoot the pictures. Extreme close ups are nice for detail shots where needed but generally they need to shoot high resolution shots from a little bit back, with good lighting. I would want the entire engine bay, under the battery box looking towards the firewall on both sides, the firewall, both trunks with them empty showing all 4 sides of the trunk and the floor pan, the door jambs all the way around, under the dash, the complete dash, interior, glass, floor in the interior with the mats lifted out, the complete underneath of the car and specifically along the rockers and any suspension mounts. Transaxle, bottom of the engine, heat exchangers, muffler, then finally, the exterior showing all panels and bumpers. All lights on, etc. Then ask for a video of it running and driving for a bit, city streets, freeway, etc. Due diligence is required to avoid ending up with something you did not know about or want. Worth the time and effort. The hunt for a good car is half the fun. Cheers, Michael (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thks Michael, I have pics of the outside and interior. You are right about all the above and these would be the places I would inspect. It is a bit of a drive but from what I see on the (bad) pictures is not promising . As said the tricky areas I know where to find (thanks to this platform) but I was just wondering what you could tell about the engine at first sight... clamped tubes, strange wiring, air filterhousing, red bracket etc Weather looks good this weekend so perhaps I should take the 911 and pay the seller a visit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Bye for now |
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