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Buying a BBC Third Gen, what to look for?

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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Buying a BBC Third Gen, what to look for?

I am going to look at a '91 Camaro with a 454 and tH350 out of a 1970 MC. What should I look for? Is there anything that would make me want to steer away from this car? Besides gas prices of course. Is there anything that should throw up a red flag?
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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Re: Buying a BBC Third Gen, what to look for?

The same things as any other third gen. Twisted body or body cracks around the doors and roof line. Excessive rust which is difficult or expensive to fix on a unibody car.

There's so much you can't see that you'll never know if it's good or bad.
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