Looking at a 72 Skylark

Found one online tonite within about 150 miles of me that I wouldn't mind going to check out. I'm gonna call the guy tomorrow morning and ask him some questions. The price is right, and it will give me a chance to make right on letting the first one I had go to someone that ended up crushing it when he was done running it into the ground. Wouldn't even sell it back to me because I "stole" his brothers girlfreind(who I am engaged to and will marry on our fourth anniversary come August). I'd say it was a fair enough trade, but I'm itchin for another lark.

Only seen one picture so far, and its definatly gonna need some work before its worthy of getting posted with the sweet rides around here. I just got done with a list of questions I wanna ask him before I go to look at it in person. Kinda a checklist if you will...if I get a good feeling after talking to him I will be making the trip Sunday with cash in hand.

Reason I am posting is I would like you guys to look over my lil checklist and tell me if you can see any glaring omissions from my list. I will check this in the morning before I call him.

Thanks in advance for all the help, and hopefully I'll be :3gears: before too long.

 

here's my list

Common Areas of Rust

 Core Support in general?
 Battery Box?
 Front Fenders behind wheels?
 Cowl area behind hood/in front of windshield?
 Rocker Panels?
 Rear Quarters?
 Floor Pans?
 Trunk Floor?
 Inner Fenders?

Engine/Tranny

 Is it complete?
 Does it run?
 Any known problems?
 Stock or Modified?
 If modified, what was done?

Rear End

 Posi?
 Known Ratio?

Interior Condition

 Dash pad?
 Seats? Need covers? Springs? Foam?
 Door Panels?
 Carpet?

General

 Does this car have a clean title?
 Has this car been in any wrecks?

 

Don't forget rust from rear window leaking. Sometimes it will ruin the whole filler panel between the window and trunk.

 

see if you can take the chrome shield at the bottom windshield off ..5-6 screws .......and inspect underneath it.....I learned my lesson :rant:

 

Check out the article on problem areas for coupes & convertibles. Well written, very informative.

www.buickperformance.com