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Old 06-29-2010, 07:12 AM
StealthBird StealthBird is offline
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Default Re: Need help buying a '68 GTO

I agree, in this economy, that lots 'o dollars for a base 68 GTO.

Some small gripes...

I think when you said the wheels were incorrect, you knew that 15" wheels were not available on any GTO until much later. Not a big deal, but the seller is asking big money for a car that, assuming you want to make it correct, will take a new set of Rally II's and tires.

The lug nuts appear to be generic acorn nuts. Not a big deal, repro Rally II lug nuts are available, but again, he's asking top dollar for the car.

Hideaway headlights are great, but check the PHS for this and some of those other options. Also check to make sure the headlight doors operate properly. Lots of guys only drive these cars in the daytime, and have no idea that the doors don't open correctly. Also make sure that the headlight doors stay up after sitting for a while. Common problem on these cars.

Top cog belts, and what appears to be a stainless modern flex fan. Chassis looks like it's been driven a bit. Again, not a big deal, but the guy is asking a lot.

The Endura nose is not easy to paint, and many guys use the incorrect paint without enough (or any) flex agent. Check to see who painted the car. If they don't know Endura bumpers, that paint may be cracking as we speak.

Really check out the body on this. As the expression goes, "If the bodywork didn't come out right, paint it white".

Is this an original white car with black interior? What color was the top?

Overall a pretty car! But check the PHS....
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