Considering the problems that one of our new members ran into with his Squarebird purchase recently, it was suggested by Richard Hord that we consider putting together a check list of things to look for when checking out a Tbird you are considering buying.
There have been many comments made across many threads and posts in the past. Finding them would be difficult. I would like to have something that we could put together into the Technical Resource Library (TRL) for prospective buyers to read prior to putting their money down on something that might be a rust bucket.
Things like: Areas or parts of the car to check for rust. (one of our members is already working on this for us) If the engine starts, what to look or listen for while it is running. Checking the oil and tranny fluids and what to look for. If you can pull the plugs, what to look for on a plug or two or more. How to check the radiator and what to look for. How to check the carb and what to look for. Driving the car and what to listen for, or look for. Quality of the interior and trunk. Paint and chrome conditions. How to check for bondo or repairs that are hidden. Brake and braking problems. Lights. And anything else you can think of that I have not listed.
I hope this would not be to much to ask. It would be a great service to new members and old members who are going to buy a Tbird. I can ask several of our members if they mind if I use their pictures, like those showing the rust areas, and others. Between pictures and a check list of things to look for, it should be a huge help to future prospective Tbird buyers.
I have posted this in the Squarebirds Forum, but it would also apply to other years of Tbirds. You can post your comments here and I will gather them, or you can email or PM them to me. I will compile the check list and post it in the TRL when we are finished.
There have been many comments made across many threads and posts in the past. Finding them would be difficult. I would like to have something that we could put together into the Technical Resource Library (TRL) for prospective buyers to read prior to putting their money down on something that might be a rust bucket.
Things like: Areas or parts of the car to check for rust. (one of our members is already working on this for us) If the engine starts, what to look or listen for while it is running. Checking the oil and tranny fluids and what to look for. If you can pull the plugs, what to look for on a plug or two or more. How to check the radiator and what to look for. How to check the carb and what to look for. Driving the car and what to listen for, or look for. Quality of the interior and trunk. Paint and chrome conditions. How to check for bondo or repairs that are hidden. Brake and braking problems. Lights. And anything else you can think of that I have not listed.
I hope this would not be to much to ask. It would be a great service to new members and old members who are going to buy a Tbird. I can ask several of our members if they mind if I use their pictures, like those showing the rust areas, and others. Between pictures and a check list of things to look for, it should be a huge help to future prospective Tbird buyers.
I have posted this in the Squarebirds Forum, but it would also apply to other years of Tbirds. You can post your comments here and I will gather them, or you can email or PM them to me. I will compile the check list and post it in the TRL when we are finished.
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