Inspection Date 8/4/2008  

Full VIN: 40667W129947   Year: 1964   Engine Cylinders:TURBOCHARGED FLAT-6 150 H.P.  
Mileage: 73185   Make: CHEVROLET   Engine Liters: 2.7  
Transmission Type: Manual   Model: CORVAIR SPYDER CONVERTIBLE   Engine Type: Gas  

  Inspection Area: Overall Rating:
BodyFair
GlassFair
WipersGood
Tires & WheelsFair
Interior ItemsFair
GaugesGood
Audio SystemGood
Carpet & UpholsteryFair
TrunkFair
Electrical SystemGood
Under HoodFair
Road TestGood
Additional Inspection PointsFair

exterior

BodyOverall Rating: Fair

  Details:

 
FrontRepainted
Right front Rust 1-3" / Repainted
Right doors Repainted
Right rear Repainted
RearNot Reported
Left rear Repainted
Left doors Repainted
Left front Rust 1-3" / Repainted
Hood Repainted
Roof Repainted
Bumpers Rust 0-1"
Trim Scratch 1-3"
Overall Condition of PaintFair
 
GlassOverall Rating: Fair

  Details:

 
WindshieldOK
Right front windowOK
Right rear windowPreviously Repaired
Rear windowNot Reported
Left rear windowOK
Left front windowOK
WipersOverall Rating: Good

  Details:

 
Front wipersOK
Front wiper bladesOK
Front windshield washerOK
 

Comments on Exterior:

THE ENTIRE VEHICLE HAS BEEN POORLY REPAINTED OVER THE OLD CRACKED PAINT. THE LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL AND BOTH FRONT ROCKER PANELS HAVE RUST BUBBLES VISIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PAINTED GREEN BUT WAS REPAINTED YELLOW. THE CHROME TRIM IS LIGHTLY PITTED AND RUSTY. THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS TORN AND POORLY REPAIRED AT THE DRIVER SIDE. THE REAR PLASTIC GLASS HAS A 10" LONG TEAR WHICH HAS BEEN REPAIRED WITH CLEAR TAPE. THE WEATHER STRIPPING IS IN POOR CONDITION AND REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS RUSTY AROUND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER BUT THERE ARE NO VISIBLE EXTERNAL FLUID LEAKS. THE UNDERCARRIAGE HAS LIGHT SURFACE RUST AND SPIDER WEBS VISIBLE. THE EXTERIOR REQUIRES A COMPLETE RESTORATION.

Tires and WheelsOverall Rating: Fair

  Details:

 
Condition of tiresFair
Condition of wheelsFair

Comments on Tires and Wheels:

THE WHEELS AND TIRES ARE IN FAIR OVERALL CONDITION WITH NO CURB DAMAGE. THE TIRES ARE GOOD-YEAR BIAS PLY.

Interior

TrunkOverall Rating: Fair

  Details:

 
Spare tireOK
CarpetingNot Reported
ToolsOK
JackOK
Electrical SystemOverall Rating: Good

  Details:

 
HeadlightsOK
Turn signalsOK
TaillightsOK
Electric windowsNot Reported
Brake lightsOK
Electric seatsNot Reported
Parking lightsOK
 

Comments on Electrical System:

THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OPERATE AS DESIGNED.

Under HoodOverall Rating: Fair

  Details:

 
Oil leaksYES
Exhaust leaksNO
Exhaust smokeNO
 
Interior ItemsOverall Rating: Fair

  Details:

 
Glove box Need Repair
Head restsNot Reported
A/C cooling performanceNot Reported
Door panels Need Repair
Heater operationOK
Dash padOK
Hood releaseOK
Vanity mirrorsNot Reported
Cigarette lighterOK
 
GaugesOverall Rating: Good

  Details:

 
SpeedometerOK
Oil pressureOK
TachometerOK
Amp meterOK
TemperatureOK
 
Audio SystemOverall Rating: Good

  Details:

 
RadioOK
CD playerOK
Carpet and UpholsteryOverall Rating: Fair

  Details:

 
Front seats Tear 1-3"
Rear seatsOK
Headliner Tear Over 6"
Front carpetingOK
Rear carpetingOK
 

Comments on Interior:

THE GLOVE BOX LOCK CYLINDER IS NOT INSTALLED. THE LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL IS PULLING APART AT THE BOTTOM REAR. THE LEFT REAR TRIM PANEL IS GOUGED AND TORN. THE RADIO HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH AN AFTERMARKET AM/FM/CD PLAYER. THE LEFT FRONT SEAT IS SPLIT AT THE SEAMS APPROXIMATELY 2" LONG. THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT IS SPLITTING AT THE SEAM APPROXIMATELY 1.5" LONG. THE INTERIOR OF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS TORN ON THE DRIVER SIDE OVER 6” LONG. THE CARPETING IS FADED. THE DASH CLOCK IS INOPERATIVE. THE INTERIOR REQUIRES A RESTORATION TO BE SHOW QUALITY.

Road test

Road TestOverall Rating: Good

  Details:

 
Brake system - noise, vibration, effortOK
Steering effort - drifting right or leftOK
Suspension - performance, noise, rough road testOK
Transmission shift quality, smoothness, effort, slippageOK
IdleOK
Engine operating temperatureOK
Engine noiseOK
Transmission/Transaxle noiseOK
AccelerationOK
CV joint/Drive axle noiseOK
HornOK
Parking brake operationOK
Wind noiseOK
Engine performanceOK
StartingOK
 

Comments on Road Test:

THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ARE LEAKING OIL/FLUID TO A DRIP BUT THE INSPECTOR COULD NOT ISOLATE THE SOURCE OF THE LEAKS. THE VEHICLE PERFORMED WELL WITH NO NOTED OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS.

Additional Inspection PointsOverall Rating: Fair

  Details:

 
Door locksOK
Door handlesOK
Gas doorOK
Gas capOK
Evidence of smoke odorOK
 

Comments on Additional Inspection Points:

THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETE BUT REQUIRES A COMPLETE RESTORATION.

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