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Epping, Sydney.
Registered:
January 2004
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classic celica beginner questions (buying inspection))
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Fri, 30 January 2004 04:54
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Going to look at a 73 celica tomorrow for first car. It is twin cam so I am assuming 2tg. Anyway basically I have no idea what I should be looking at (for) and what questions i should be asking this dude. If anyone could give me some idea it would be much appreciated.
CHEERS
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: classic celica beginner questions (buying inspection))
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Fri, 30 January 2004 05:20
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What to look for?
1. Rust.
2. Dodgy panel repairs.
3. Rust.
4. Excessive body filler.
5. Rust.
6. The usual mechanical problems you get with old cars.
7. Rust.
Get the picture? 
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I supported Toymods
On probation
Location:
Brisbane, Queensland
Registered:
January 2003
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Re: classic celica beginner questions (buying inspection))
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Fri, 30 January 2004 09:37
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Rear Parcel Shelf – check underneath from boot for rust
Corners of front and rear windows for rust
Front guards behind the wheel down the bottom for rust
Rear guards behind the wheel for rust
Put car in 1st drive forward a bit
Put car in reverse drive back a bit
Make sure it doesn’t grind gears
Check lights
Check wipers
Check handbrake
Check windows wind up & down
Check control arm bolts and general condition.
Check Bushes for cracks.
Check Hole at the bottom of the bushes if worn
Check Tie rods washers and bolts.
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Location:
Perth
Registered:
January 2004
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Re: classic celica beginner questions (buying inspection))
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Sat, 31 January 2004 00:43
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I got another dumb beginner question.
Can you get an air cond unit to fit in those mustang shape celicas? because i love those celicas but summer in Perth means riding in a car like that will be the same as riding in a heater.
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Location:
adelaide
Registered:
April 2003
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Re: classic celica beginner questions (buying inspection))
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Sat, 31 January 2004 06:25
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yes an original air con exists, but it is not easily come by. i think some people have adapted other air con units.
and yeah, rust behind all wheels, rust on the roof around the edges, rust under rear window, gearbox, general engine.
ummmmmm those are the problems with my gf's ta22, just tryin to think of anything else. wheel bearings, brakes, diff, really just about anything can be broken on a 30 year old car
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Location:
brisbane
Registered:
August 2003
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Re: classic celica beginner questions (buying inspection))
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Sat, 31 January 2004 13:57
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Check all the rubber seals, rust, hinges, rust, and rego/roadworthy is a good haggling point.
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