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Old 05-21-2012, 10:20 AM
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Default what issues to look for in a '71 Chevelle

Going to look at one today, and just found this forum. The owner said it needs driver's quarter work, but the driveline is strong. Motor rebuilt, with a few mods, and has a disc brake conversion.

What should I look for in trouble areas? Hidden rust issues? Looks like he started an SS conversion, but I'm not sure yet how far he got on it.

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Old 05-21-2012, 11:08 AM
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Look under the floorpan and trunk area for rust as well as the rear frame section near the rear axle as Ive seen many with rust there as well as the lower doors and front fenders.
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Old 05-21-2012, 11:55 AM
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Also, rear window area. The panel between the rear window and deck lid, under the trim and all around. Carry a bright flash light and look up from inside the trunk. Often times this area will leak and rot out the trunk & quarters and can become a very time consuming & expensive fix.
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Old 05-21-2012, 07:11 PM
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Also, rear window area. The panel between the rear window and deck lid, under the trim and all around. Carry a bright flash light and look up from inside the trunk. Often times this area will leak and rot out the trunk & quarters and can become a very time consuming & expensive fix.
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Old 05-21-2012, 10:14 PM
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Front window area also. If the floor has rust most likely from the front window leaking. Also look at the frame and see how much rust it has on it. Rust is your enemy, It can be the most costly to fix you can't just paint over it. Also welcome to the site.
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Old 05-22-2012, 09:11 PM
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So how did it go ?
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