Corvette check list
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Corvette check list
I have been looking at C2 coupes to fill a hole in my garage.
Every time I come home from looking I remember something I should have looked at.
So I came up with a check list. I have it in excel with room on the right to write in comments.
Tell me what you think and anything I missed.
If anyone wants a copy in excel PM me.
Joe
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Corvette Check List
Year:
Coupe/Conv
Ext. Color
Interior Color
Vinyl/Leather
A/T or M/T
Mileage
Exterior: Body condition, overall
Bumpers, chrome, align
Cracks, damage
Door hinges
Door, hood alignment
Head light operation
Lighting
Paint condition
Stainless trim
Weatherstrip
Tires
Wheels
Windshield, and windows
Wipers
Interior: Overall condition
Bird Cage
Trim tag
Vin tag
Dash
Interior trim pieces
Door Panels
Seats
Rugs
Headliner
Console
Horn
Steering wheel
Shifter
Radio
Heater, blower
Jack, lug wrench
Gauges:
Tachometer, Redline
Speedometer
Odometer
Fuel
Oil
Ammeter
Temperature
Clock
Under car: Chassis, condition, rust
Front end bushings, etc.
Oil leaks
Cross member
Underbody
Transmission type, leaks
Exhaust
Rear end ratio
Rear end leaks
Rear bushings, spring
Spare tire & carrier
Tires
Under hood: Overall appearance
Engine:
Casting #
Pad #'s
Date code
Cu. In.
HP
Intake Manifold
Carburetor
Exhaust Manifolds
Radiator & hoses
Leaks
Battery
Fluids
Options: P/S
P/B
P/W
A/C
Tele Column
Tinted Glass
Hard Top
Every time I come home from looking I remember something I should have looked at.
So I came up with a check list. I have it in excel with room on the right to write in comments.
Tell me what you think and anything I missed.
If anyone wants a copy in excel PM me.
Joe
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Corvette Check List
Year:
Coupe/Conv
Ext. Color
Interior Color
Vinyl/Leather
A/T or M/T
Mileage
Exterior: Body condition, overall
Bumpers, chrome, align
Cracks, damage
Door hinges
Door, hood alignment
Head light operation
Lighting
Paint condition
Stainless trim
Weatherstrip
Tires
Wheels
Windshield, and windows
Wipers
Interior: Overall condition
Bird Cage
Trim tag
Vin tag
Dash
Interior trim pieces
Door Panels
Seats
Rugs
Headliner
Console
Horn
Steering wheel
Shifter
Radio
Heater, blower
Jack, lug wrench
Gauges:
Tachometer, Redline
Speedometer
Odometer
Fuel
Oil
Ammeter
Temperature
Clock
Under car: Chassis, condition, rust
Front end bushings, etc.
Oil leaks
Cross member
Underbody
Transmission type, leaks
Exhaust
Rear end ratio
Rear end leaks
Rear bushings, spring
Spare tire & carrier
Tires
Under hood: Overall appearance
Engine:
Casting #
Pad #'s
Date code
Cu. In.
HP
Intake Manifold
Carburetor
Exhaust Manifolds
Radiator & hoses
Leaks
Battery
Fluids
Options: P/S
P/B
P/W
A/C
Tele Column
Tinted Glass
Hard Top
Last edited by plaidside; 05-18-2013 at 07:31 AM. Reason: Added new items
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you could add date codes for all the engine components, along with glass dates. also if documentation is important to you. that can be added
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I might add pulling dip sticks, and oil, rad and m/c caps for a look see. This will give u an idea of how the car was cared for.
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Two things I wished I knew when I bought my '66; was that although they looked new, the tires were 14 years old and the battery nearly seven.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I made a few changes.
Joe
Not really that important to me. I am looking for a nice driver. There is room to add that info.
I added fluids to the list.
Tires was on the list but with wheels. I separated them.
I added battery.
Joe
I added battery.
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...send in the clones. yep, already there. Certainly no expert but at least I know some questions ask and things to check. If I find one that's a maybe I'll ask the Chevelle forum for a look see (like I would do here).
thanks.
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Also watch out for rust. Even know they make every body panel piece it's just a lot of time and money to replace