INSPECTION REPORT
Test Drive:
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Does the vehicle drive straight? Y or N |
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Steering Performance? Tight or Sloppy |
TIGHT |
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Brake Performance? Good or Needs Work |
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Suspension Noise? Comment |
N/A- SEE COMMENTS |
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Bounce Test? Comment |
N/A- SEE COMMENT |
Comments: THE INSPECTOR COULD NOT TEST-DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS IT IS NOT REGISTERED AND THE THROTTLE IS INOPERATIVE. THE BRAKE PEDAL IS SOLID. THE VEHILCE COULD NOT BE BOUNCE TESTED BECAUSE THE FRONT TIRES WHERE ON RAMPS AND THE REAR WAS SUSPENDED ON JACK STANDS.
Engine
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Engine Size: |
4.0 SUPERCHARGED L6 |
Designation: (SS) |
N/A |
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Performance |
FAIR |
Oil Level / Quality |
FULL & GOOD |
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Carburetor (Make/Model) |
N/A- FUEL INJECTED |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
Comments: THE ENGINE INITIALLY MISFIRED AND STUMBLED BUT AFTER APPROXIMATELY FOUR TO FIVE SECONDS THE MISFIRING STOPPED. THE ENGINE IDLES BETWEEN 2500 AND 3000 RPM. THE THROTTLE LINKAGE IS SEIZED FROM RUST/CORROSION. ALL ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS ARE HEAVILY OXIDIZED. THE MAJORITY OF THE STEEL COMPONENTS ARE HEAVILY RUSTED. THE IDLER PULLEY IS SO HEAVILY RUSTED ITS BUBBLING AND DEFORMED.
Transmission:
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Transmission Type: |
AUTO |
FWD / RWD |
RWD |
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Fluid Level / Quality |
FULL & POOR |
Clutch Operation |
N/A |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
Miss Shifts |
N/A |
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Performance |
Comments: THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS FULL BUT EXTREMELY DARK IN COLOR WHICH APPEARS TO BE CLUTCH MATERIAL SUSPENDED THROUGHOUT. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID HAS AN ODD ODOR. THE INSPECTOR COULD NOT VERIFY THE OPERATION OF THE TRANSMISSION FURTHER AS THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE TEST-DRIVEN. THERE ARE NO ABNORMAL NOISES FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHILE THE ENGINE WAS OPERATING.
Steering:
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Steering Type |
POWER RACK AND PINION |
Performance |
GOOD |
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Fluid Level/Quality |
FULL & FAIR |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
Comments: THE STEERING WAS NOT ABLE TO BE FULLY INSPECTED AS THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN.
Brakes:
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Brake Type: |
FOUR WHEEL POWER DISC |
Performance: |
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Fluid Level / quality |
FULL & GOOD |
Noises |
N/A |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
Comments: THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FIRM WHEN DEPRESSED. THE INSPECTOR CANNOT VERIFY THE BRAKE PERFORMANCE ANY FURTHER AS A TEST-DRIVE WAS NOT POSSIBLE.
Rear End:
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U-Joints: |
N/A- FLEX DISCS WHICH ARE INTACT |
Performance: |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
Noises |
N/A |
Comments: THE INSPECTOR CANNOT VERIFY THE OPERATION OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AS THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE TEST-DRIVEN.
Air Conditioning:
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Air Conditioning: |
INOPERATIVE |
Operation / Noises |
N/A |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
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Temperature Control: |
GOOD |
Comments: THE DASH HVAC CONTROL HEAD DOES OPERATE, THE A/C LIGHT ILLUMINATES BUT THE COMPRESSOR NEVER ENGAGES. THE INSPECTOR NOTED THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR IS HEAVILY CORRODED.
Suspension:
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Suspension Type |
FOUR WHEEL INDEPENDENT WITH STRUTS |
Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
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Operation / Noise |
N/A |
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Drive Train Type |
RWD |
Operation / Noise |
N/A |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
Comments: THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION OUTER STRUT CASINGS ARE HEAVILY RUSTED WITH THE RUST AND PAINT FLAKING OFF. THE SWAY BARS AND COIL SPRINGS HAVE DEEP RUST PITS INTO THE METAL. THE CONTROL ARMS ARE HEAVILY RUSTED. THE VISIBLE BUSHINGS ARE DRY-ROTTED AND FLAKING APART. RUST IS DEVELOPED UNDER THE BODY COATING CAUSING THE COATING TO FLAKE AND PULL AWAY FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE.
Cooling System: Radiator
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Temperature / Fan |
GOOD |
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Performance / Noise: |
GOOD |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
Comments: THE COOLANT IS FULL AND IN GOOD CONDITION.
Wheels / Tires Type:
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Type (Manufacturer/Factory): |
FACTORY CAST ALUMINUM 17" WHEELS WITH DUNLOP SPORTS 2000 TIRES ON THE FRONT AND GOOD-YEAR EAGLE ALTIMA ON THE REAR |
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Tire Size: |
Front – 235/45ZR17 Rear – 225/45ZR17 |
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Tread Depth: |
FRONT LEFT: 6/32" FRONT RIGHT: 7/32" LEFT REAR: 3/ |
Comments: THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL HAS MINOR PITTING VISIBLE. THE REMAINING WHEELS ARE IN DECENT CONDITION.
Exhaust:
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Type |
MODIFIED FROM STOCK |
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Mufflers: |
DUAL STOCK |
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Headers: |
FACTORY MANIFOLDS |
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Accessories (i.e. chrome tips, etc) |
DUAL CHROME TIPS |
Comments: THERE IS A 2' SECTION OF PIPE INSTALLED AFTER THE MANIFOLD AND BEFORE THE MUFFLERS. THE PIPE IS WELDED IN THE REAR AND CLAMPED IN THE FRONT. FROM THE MUFFLERS BACK, THE EXHAUST IS HEAVILY CORRODED BUT THERE ARE NO HOLES YET. THE RIGHT SIDE RESONATOR HAS A LARGE HOLE ON THE TOP WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE METAL BLOWN BACK. WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING THERE WAS VERY LITTLE EXHAUST COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE RESONATOR. THE INSPECTOR NOTED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REMOVED.
(OP – Operational INOP – Inoperable or N/A)
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Exterior Lighting |
OP |
Interior Lighting |
OP |
Horn |
OP |
Turn Signals |
OP |
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Power Windows |
OP |
Power Locks |
OP |
Power Seats |
OP |
Gauges |
OP |
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Power Mirrors |
OP |
Clock |
N/A |
Trunk Release |
OP |
Wipers |
OP |
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Security System |
N/A |
Fuel Door |
OP |
Hood Release |
OP |
Power Antenna |
INOP |
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Radio |
INOP |
Rear Defrost |
N/A |
Cruise Control |
N/A |
Heater |
OP |
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Convertible Top |
N/A |
Comments: THE INSPECTOR COULD NOT VERIFY THE OPERATION OF THE REAR DEFROSTER DUE TO THE HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. THE INSPECTOR COULD NOT VERIFY THE OPERATION OF THE SPEEDOMETER. THE SUNROOF OPERATES AS DESIGNED.
Interior:
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Interior: |
GOOD |
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Seat Color: |
TAN |
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Seat Cover Material |
LEATHER |
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Seat Cover Condition |
GOOD |
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Headliner/Dash/Carpet |
DIRTY / GOOD / AVERAGE |
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Trunk Area, Under Carpet |
GOOD- SEE COMMENTS |
Comments: THE DRIVER SEAT LEATHER HAS NORMAL FOLDS/CREASES. THE HEADLINER IS DIRTY. THE CARPET AND FLOOR MATS ARE NOT TORN OR STAINED BUT SHOW WEAR. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUNK MOLDED CARPETING IS DISTORTED FROM HEAT. THE BACK SIDE OF THE CARPETING IS DISCOLORED FROM HEAT. THE TRUNK LINER RIGHT SIDE PLASTIC VENT IS DISTORTED FROM HEAT. THE RIGHT TRUNK FLOOR PAN AND SEALER ARE DISCOLORED FROM HEAT. THE AREA OF THE HEAT DISCOLORATION/DAMAGE IS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE HOLE IN THE RIGHT SIDE RESONATOR. THE HORIZONTAL PLASTIC DOOR TRIM HAS MULTIPLE VERTICAL CRACKS. THE WOOD-GRAIN AND STEERING WHEEL ARE IN NORMAL CONDITION.
BODY & PAINT
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Exterior |
4-DOOR SEDAN |
Quality of Paint |
POOR |
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Body Straight? Waves? |
BONDO WAVES |
Any scratches, orange peel? (please comment) |
YES, SEE COMMENTS |
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Color |
BURGUNDY |
Collision Damage – |
NO |
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Sports Options |
"R" - SUPERCHARGED |
Glass Condition – |
GOOD |
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Any Signs of Bondo? |
YES, SEE COMMENTS |
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Rust anywhere? (please be specific) |
YES, SEE COMMENTS |
Condition of chrome - |
GOOD |
Comments: THERE ARE MINOR SCRATCHES ON THE HOOD AND SUN ROOF. THERE IS SLIGHT ORANGE PEEL ON THE LEFT REAR 1/4 PANEL. THERE IS BODY FILLER EVIDENT OVER THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELLS. THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL HAS BONDO IN TWO AREAS, ONE COVERING APPROXIMATELY 8" IN LENGTH AND THE OTHER COVERING BETWEEN 3 AND 4" IN LENGTH. THE RIGHT REAR FENDER HAS ONE AREA APPROXIMATELY 2" LONG AND ANOTHER APPROXIMATELY 1.5" LONG. THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR WHEELS, INCLUDING THE BONDO AREAS, ARE RUSTED CAUSING THE PAINT TO BUBBLE AND PEEL. THE ELECTRICAL GROUND STRAPS ARE HEAVILY RUSTED. THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF THE SUNROOF TOP HAS BEEN SANDED TO THE METAL AND REPAINTED WITH THE SCORE MARKS STILL VISIBLE. THE PAINT IS INDENTED AT THIS AREA WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 2.5X1.5 INCHES.
UNDERCARRIAGE FRAME
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Front End Type: |
INDEPENDENT DOUBLE A-ARM |
Condition? |
POOR |
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Floor Pan: Hard or soft? |
HARD |
Any rust? |
YES, MINOR SURFACE RUST |
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Trunk Pan: Hard or soft? |
HARD |
Any rust? |
NO RUST |
Comments: THE FUEL FILLER TUBE IS CORRODED. THE ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE HAS EXTREME CORROSION. THE MAJORITY OF MOUNTING BOLTS ARE CORRODED TO THE POINT A SOCKET WILL NO LONGER FIT ON THE BOLT HEADS. THE FRONT SUB FRAME CROSS MEMBERS ARE CORRODED TO THE EXTENT THEIR STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY IS SEVERELY COMPROMISED.
Vehicle Modifications:
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1) AFTERMARKET EXHAUST PIPE. |
Comments: THERE ARE NO ADDITIONAL COMMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS.
IS THE TITLE AVAILABLE?
YESWHAT IS THE VIN NUMBER ON THE TITLE?
SAJPN1143TC776649
WHAT IS THE VIN # ON THE DASH PAD?
SAJPN1143TC776649
WHAT IS THE BLOCK NUMBER ON THE ENGINE (IF ACCESSIBLE)?
N/A- NOT VISIBLERECORD PLATE INFO (all info on firewall tag, fender tag, door tag or dash tag depending on the car):
N/A- NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS ARE ON THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THE DASH VIN
ARE THE ODOMETER TUMBLERS ALIGNED?
DIGITAL AND OPERATIONALCURRENT MILEAGE:
78373IS THERE MUCH BRAKE PEDAL WEAR?
NOCONDITION:
CLASS FIVEClass Five (Poor):
This type of car is in need of complete restoration and may, or may not, be able to be driven. The exterior body panels have significant areas of rust-through. The floor and structural components may, or may not, be intact. This car is usually the first project for layman’s attempt at restoration.
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $3,384.00
NORMAL TIRE NEXT TO THE TIRE THAT WAS DELIVERED ON THE CAR.
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HERE IS A VISUAL COMPARISON WITH THE TIRES THAT SHOULD BE ON THIS CAR AND THE TIRES THAT WERE STRETCHED TO SELL THE CAR AS "NEARLY NEW TIRES) THIS SIZE TIRE IS SUICIDE.
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OVERSPRAY INDICATES CAR WAS QUICKLY REPAINTED IN TRUNK AREA.
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GAS TANK FILLER HAS JUNK YARD MARKINGS.
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UNDER THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL. RUST WAS COVERED OVER BY BODY FILLER. FILLER WAS APPLIED TO RUSTED PARTS TO HID THE RUST LONG ENOUGH TO SELL THE CAR.
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BODY LINE COMPLETELY FULL OF BONDO.
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BODY WORK TO THE DOORS
CONVERTER REQUIRED BUT REMOVED
ROOF GRINDING POOR FINISH
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PATCHED TOGETHER EXHAUST SYSTEM
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REAR RESONATOR IS SPLIT FROM RUST
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TAILPIPE IS FULL OF HOLES
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HOLDER FOR BRAKE SYSTEM, NOTICE BRAKE LINE CONNECTORS ARE RUSTED
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PATCHED MUFFLER SYSTEM
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REAR SUSPENSION CARRIAGE
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BOLTS THAT HOLD UNIVERSAL MOUNTS ARE RUSTED TO A POINT THAT REMOVAL WITH STANDARD TOOLS IS IMPOSSIBLE.
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PRISTINE INDEED!
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CONDITION OF UNDERCARRIAGE CROSS MEMBER
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PIPE SPOT REPAIRED
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ALL ALUMINUM PARTS CORRODED AND ALL BOLTS RUSTED TO A POINT THAT A RENCH CANNOT BE USED TO DISASSEMBLE ANY MOTOR PART.
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FRAME RUSTED BODY MOUNTS FOR TORSION BAR NOT SERVICEABLE
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GAS TANK CORRODED
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gO PUT YOUR KIDS IN THIS!
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NON FUNCTIONAL UNIT
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NICE CONDITION SPRINGS
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FRONT RADIATOR MOUNT
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ANTI SWAY BAR RUSTED
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CROSS MEMBERS
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OTHER FRONT BRAKE AND STEERING CONNECTIONS
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NOTICE THE HYDRAULIC STEERING LINE
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CORROSION TO THE TOP OF THE SHOCK ABSORBERS AND RUST TO MOUNTING FRAME
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MAIN BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTION TO THE INSIDE OF CAR
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AIR POLLUTION PUMP
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POWER STEERING PUMP FITTINGS. NOTICE THE BOLTS.
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ENGINE MOUNTS
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RADIATOR UPPER MOUNTING
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AIR PUMP
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EVEN THE WIPER MOTOR IS CORRODED
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KEY DOES NOT FUNCTION
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THIS SHOWS THE MELTED PLASTIC FROM EXTREME EXHAUST LEAK. THE PIPE UNDER THE CAR IS SO RUSTED THAT THE HOT EXHAUST IS MELTING THINGS IN THE TRUNK.
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IT BURNED THE TRUNK LINER
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AND MELTED THE AIR VENTS
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STUCK THROTTLE. WORKED FOR ONE DAY THEN GOT STUCK FROM CORROSION.
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HAMMERING OUT THE DAMAGE
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SPLIT IN EXHAUST PIPE FROM RUST THROUGH
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WRONG TIRES FOR CAR
NOTE TWO DIFFERENT SIZES
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ORANGE PEEL AND DISTORTION FROM RUNS IN PAINT
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BONDO IS STARTING TO BOIL OUT
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RUST TO THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK FILLER
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CAR HAS NEVER BEEN TITLED BY ME. IT WAS PLACED INTO ENCLOSED STORAGE AFTER IT ARRIVED. ADD A ROOM STORAGE BILLS AT $125 PER MONTH FOR 3 YEARS NOW.
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LOOKS GREAT FROM THE FRONT
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