quote:Originally posted by Robbie:
Is it my imagination or does the area around the engine compartment look like it has been seriously repaired. That area (among others) that is rust-prone.
I don't think so. I removed the tar undercoating from my engine compartment, and it revealed the same pattern of spot welds.
A few other thoughts:
Aftermarket steering wheel is a plus.
Top rocker switch has a "courtesy" symbol, not headlamp. Make sure all electrics operate properly. This is suspicious.
Shift gate fingers have been milled out. Not necessarily a bad thing, but it might be covering up a worn or mal-adjusted shift linkage.
Turn signal lever is not original. Again, someone has been fiddling with the electricals.
New brake booster and masters. Look like Byers offerings. Big plus, but improved calipers on the front may be too much front brake. You may need to improve the rear calipers or install a balance valve to reduce the front brake pressure.
Wing - love it or not. Painted bumpers and door lock bezels can be corrected.
Euro tail lights. Nice!
Decklid release is changed. There is a box with a remote cable. Not bad, just different.
Aluminum intake manifold and black engine paint. It has been rebuilt, or at least,out of the car. Not a bad thing. Look for documents. Make sure the heads have a 4V casting stamp.
Mis-alingned muffler tips - not so nice. Can be corrected.
Aftermarket wheels and tires - big plus.
