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Buying a 1976 C3 in NSW not registered and recently imported
StephenSLR:
--- Quote from: AZ316 on August 25, 2014, 02:20:59 PM ---I suppose my only thought process is if I import one at least I would know what needs to be rectified and the condition of the vehicle? or am I being optimistic :huh:
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It'll be no different, interstate or overseas you're going to have to rely on the judgement of the inspector and some out there will tell you what you want to hear just to make the sale.
Tonto's right, it's better to inspect one yourself and see it up close. The difference is there'll be more variety overseas if you're picky about colour choice and configuration but you're still likely to have to wait for the right one at the right price.
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anychevy:
Get familiar with the common (frame and birdcage) rust areas and look for poor body repairs.
The mechanical stuff is pretty easy and simple.
AZ316:
Thanks guys,
You mentioned common rust issues with the cage. All the articles and threads I have seen so far describe some pretty invasive measures to look at the cage, some of which I doubt a seller would allow.
Any suggestions?
Your right, OS does have a lot more colour and interior options and hence why I would consider it. On the off hand, is it overly expensive to paint a vette a completely different colour? Pardon the ignorance, I haven't painted a car with a fibre glass shell. I would assume it would more costly than a bare metal respray?? Also, how hard is it to come across different coloured original interiors.
Just weighing up cost wise whether it is better to pay for the colour and interior combo up front? My gut feeling would be better to spend the money up front?
Originally, I was looking at a 1976 model but now leaning to a 78', not that popular I know but the storage space does appeal to me and don't mind the back window shape.
cheers
anychevy:
Rust
http://www.corvettec3.ca/rustpics/index.html
You can buy complete interior kits in any colour
Body preparation requires different techniques to metal, but it's the same amount of work.
A car with original paint and no repairs would be ideal, but pretty rare.
Beware of cars with fresh paint jobs, any horrors underneath, will come out eventually.
Good luck
AZ316:
Thanks for the info and the link Dave
cheers
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