looking at getting a project convertible, what to look out for?
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From: Litchfield Park, AZ
Car: 1986 IROC-Z/28
Engine: 406 CID SBC
Transmission: 700R4 A4
looking at getting a project convertible, what to look out for?
I guess im a sucker for project cars and while i have a hardtop iroc, ive always loved the looks of the convertibles.
I happened to stumble on a 87 or 88 iroc vert thats in somewhat rough condition. Top is destroyed, interior seats are pretty bad, the dash top is cracked (whos isnt) and paint is faded. BUT... everything else is there. 305tpi/auto, no dents/messed up panels, rest of dash is great, interior parts are surprisingly decent.
My issue... idk jack about the convertibles. Is there anything I should look out for when I go check it out again. Ill get the vin/rpo's and check that out. But anything thats a "deal breaker" i should know about. Mainly like...if this random part if broke/missing/bad then it will cost $2000+ to fix. I know the tops are around $750-1000 and im find with that. Since the cars been sitting, I expect the fuel pump to be bad and the front accessories needing to be replaced. **funny enough, I have extras for my hardtop. Even a fuel pump.
I happened to stumble on a 87 or 88 iroc vert thats in somewhat rough condition. Top is destroyed, interior seats are pretty bad, the dash top is cracked (whos isnt) and paint is faded. BUT... everything else is there. 305tpi/auto, no dents/messed up panels, rest of dash is great, interior parts are surprisingly decent.
My issue... idk jack about the convertibles. Is there anything I should look out for when I go check it out again. Ill get the vin/rpo's and check that out. But anything thats a "deal breaker" i should know about. Mainly like...if this random part if broke/missing/bad then it will cost $2000+ to fix. I know the tops are around $750-1000 and im find with that. Since the cars been sitting, I expect the fuel pump to be bad and the front accessories needing to be replaced. **funny enough, I have extras for my hardtop. Even a fuel pump.
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