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going to look at a 3door what should i look for

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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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Default going to look at a 3door what should i look for

its a rolling shell, but any tips on where to look for rust and anything nasty
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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front strut tops.

rear suspsension cups.

Dents on front wings inline with struts.

Cracks or split next to where the battery sits on the inner wing.

Chassis rails all round.

IF its a bare shell it should be pretty easy to spot anything.

obviously check its a geniune cossy if it is a cossy your looking at.
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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thanks mate, it is a cossie yes.

its got most things on it exsept from engine and box it think
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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Rear chasis rails , defo have a look there and all around where the rear beam sits
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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Rear arches if there is no kit on it

Under sunroof as sometimes the drains get blocked, but you will be able to get a good view if you open it
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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ive had 2 saphs,1 which the chassis leg was welded and it was such a good job it was hard to tell,the next were mint but patches on front floor,then 3 door,in which had sat off road in a drive for 5 years,and i couldnt believe how clean it was underneath,chassis legs solid,all it needed was a very small patch to 1 side of the boot in which u cant see from inside
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