General Info

Assignment No. 1432 Date/Time Inspected 11/13/2009 5:59:00 AM

Vehicle 1957 Buick Convertible

Engine V 8 Drive RWD Trans AUTOMATIC

Tire Size Front L 78 15 Tire Size Rear L 78 15 OEM Size

Verified Vin 4 D 3028715 Verified Mileage 123096

Body Exterior		Comments
Hood	Previous Repair
Left Fender	Needs Repairing	1/2 INCH CHIP NEAR HEADLIGHT
Right Fender	Previous Repair
Front Bumper	Previous Repair
Grill/Nose Panel	Not Reported
Left Doors	Needs Repairing	3 INCH SCRATCH LOWER LEFT
Right Doors	Not Reported
Left Quarter Panel	Previous Repair
Right Quarter Panel	Previous Repair
Trunk Lid	Needs Repairing
Rear Bumper	Needs Repairing
Roof	Needs Repairing
Glass Condition	OK
Signs of rust-give detail	Rust, N/A
Signs of body filler-detail	Not Reported
Condition of Chrome	Needs Repairing
Additional Comments TRUNK HAS 10 RUST MARKS. L DOOR & L FENDER HAVE 3 0R 4 RUST SPOTS. LEFT ROCKER SHOULD BE REPAINTED AFTER HEAVY SANDING. LEFT HINGE PILLAR WAVY, NEEDS REPAIR& REFINISH. ENTIRE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REFINISHED. BODY FILLER THROUGHOUT. QUALITY IS A FAIR. HEAVY UNDERCOATING UNDER VEHICLE CANNOT SEE MUCH METAL TO DETERMINE IF PATCH OR REPAIRS MADE. There were no lifts at the location. I was unable to see any cracks as stated. I pushed down on the floor boards & found no obvious weak spots

Interior Trim		Comments
Dash	OK
Door Trim	OK
Steering Wheel	OK	LOWER COLUMN NEEDS PAINTING
Headliner	N/A
Seats	OK	LEFT SEAT BACK ROCKS BACK & FORTH
Console	N/A
Evidence of Smoke/Odor	OK
Carpet	OK	BEEN REPLACED
Additional Comments

Interior Functions		Comments
Headlights	OK
Fog Lights	N/A
Park Lights	OK
TurnSignal	OK
Interior Lights	OK
Hazard Lights	N/A
Radio/CD Player	Not Reported	AFTER MARKET ON LOWER DASH
DVD	N/A
Navigation	N/A
Power Mirrors	N/A
Power Windows	OK	RIGHT WINDOW MOTOR BAD - OWNER FIXING
Power Seats	N/A
Power Locks	N/A
Keyless	N/A
Windshield Wipers	N/A
Windshield Washers	N/A
Horn	OK
Gauges	OK
Security	N/A
Hood Release	N/A
Trunk Release	N/A
Rear Defrost	N/A
Air Conditioning	N/A
Heater	OK
Sunroof	N/A
Vanity	N/A
Rear Wipers	N/A
Convertible	Previous Repair	1/2 X 1/2 INCH CUT
Additional Comments

Engine/Test Drive		Comments
Engine Noise/Smoke	OK	NOT DRIVEN - NO TAGS
Engine Performance	OK
Check Engine Light	OK
Acceleration	OK
Engine Temperature	OK
Starting	OK
Engine Oil Leaks/Odor	OK
Additional Comments WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AS THERE NOT LEGAL FOR ROAD USE - LIMITED TEST PERFORMED

Trans/Test Drive		Comments
Trans Performance	OK	MOVED BACK & FORTH IN DRIVEWAY ONLY
Transmission Leaks	OK
Transmission Fluid	OK
Clutch	N/A
Additional Comments WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AS THERE NOT LEGAL FOR ROAD USE - LIMITED TEST PERFORMED

Suspension System		Comments
Suspension Performance	OK
Bounce Test	OK
Suspension Noise	OK
Additional Comments NOT DRIVEN

Steering System		Comments
Steering Performance	OK
Steering Leaks	OK
Steering Noise	OK
Additional Comments NOT DRIVEN

Brake System		Comments
Braking Performance	Needs Repairing
Vibration When Braking	Not Reported
Brake Fluid Level Condition	Not Reported
Parking Brake	Not Reported
Brake Fluid Leaks	Not Reported
Additional Comments CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR 20 YEARS. I FEEL BRAKES, HOSES & LINES SHOULD BE REPLACED. WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AS THERE NOT LEGAL FOR ROAD USE - LIMITED TEST PERFORMED

Air Conditioning		Comments
Cooling Performance	OK
Evidence of Leaks	OK
Operating Noises	OK
Temperature Control	OK
Additional Comments

Drive Axles		Comments
Differential Leaks	N/A
Axle Leaks	N/A
CV Joint/Boot Condition	N/A
Noises Accelerating	Not Reported
Noises On Turn	Not Reported
Additional Comments NOT DRIVEN

Wheels/Tires		Comments
Tires	OK	TIRES ARE DRY ROTTED
LF 3/32" RF 3/32" LR 3/32" RR 3/32"
Wheels	OK
Hub Caps / Wheel Covers	OK	TARNISHED
Additional Comments TIRES NEED REPLACED

Trunk/Spare Tire		Comments
Spare Tire	Not Reported	NONE
Jack Tools	Not Reported	NONE
Carpeting	OK	BEEN REPLACED
Additional Comments

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