Last-modified: Wed Jul 26 18:42:25 PDT 1995 Version: 2.2 --------------------- Copyright 1995, Wade Guthrie. Permission is granted to copy and redistribute this document so long as it is unmodified and the copyright remains in-tact. --------------------- NAME/ADDRESS/PHONE . Car _________________________________ . . Price _______________________________ . DATE: == PHONE ===================================================================== VIN ____________________ Miles ___________________________ How Long Owned __________________ How Many Owners ____________________ Records _________________________ Where maintained ___________________ Color ___________________________ Last Paint Job _____________________ Interior Color___________________ Wheel sizes _________ Tire sizes _________ [ ] Original Color [ ] Original Engine [ ] 5 speed manual Induction ____________ [ ] Air Conditioning [ ] Alarm Radio ________________ [ ] Large Fuel Tank [ ] Gasoline Heater [ ] Electric Windows [ ] Electric Antenna Why Selling, Notes: == RECEIPTS ================================================================== [ ] Carrera Tens'ners Last Overhaul ____________ [ ] Rebuilt Inj'n pump (mfi) [ ] Shuffle Pin (f) [ ] Dilivar Studs (f) [ ] Timeserts (f) Compression 1:____ 2:____ 3:____ 4:____ 5:____ 6:____ == LONG DISTANCE ============================================================= Have the owner send receipts and pictures. If you can, have the owner send a videotape. The tape should cover the following: - Walk around the car, SLOWLY - Get closes-up (check for rust & mating) of: headlights, door seams (door closed), hood, trunk, fuel filler, - Get under-car shots including: suspension pickups (front and rear), jack receiver area, and tortion bar tubes (under car). - Interior shots (take-off targa top, if applicable). Get: front seat, rear seat, dash, instruments, console (if applicable) carpeting - Engine compartment - Trunk area (lift carpet around batteries). Have owner take the car to a mechanic. Maybe have owner take the car to a body shop (check for rust). Check seams for evenness and for rust (portal closed) [ ] left door [ ] right door [ ] fuel filler flap [ ] hood (mating) [ ] trunk Check for rust (under car): [ ] left jack receiver [ ] right jack receiver [ ] front suspension [ ] rear suspension [ ] headlights [ ] tail lights [ ] under windshield [ ] trunk area (lift carpet around batteries) Interior (take-off targa top, if applicable) [ ] front seats [ ] rear seats [ ] dash [ ] carpeting (RECEIPTS, MECHANIC) == INSPECTION (bring magnet, ice pick, flashlight) =========================== Name ____________________ Phone ____________________ Car ___________________ GENERAL A B C D F Paint, chrome, trim A B C D F Rubber A B C D F Dents/Dings A B C D F Undercoat all around (e) LEFT SIDE DOOR: VIN Drivers door jamb (post '69) ____________________ A B C D F Mating A B C D F Edge, bottom (r) A B C D F Hinge A B C D F Strike Plate (r) A B C D F Jack receiver (r) A B C D F Underside rocker panel (r) A B C D F Side windows & seals A B C D F Body under windshield (r) TOP A B C D F Targa top seal A B C D F Targa top condition LEFT FRONT FENDER: VIN Windshield post (post '69) ____________________ A B C D F Tire condition A B C D F Fender Lip Texture (a) A B C D F Fuel filler (r) TRUNK: VIN (post '73) ____________________ A B C D F Headlights (pull out, rust & bracket squareness) A B C D F Cross-member in front of gas tank (been beaten flat?) A B C D F Suspension pickups under car L&R (r) A B C D F trunk lid: fit (r) A B C D F trunk lid stop (r) A B C D F Battery Box (r) A B C D F Front bumper - fit A B C D F Spare tire A B C D F Jack and toolkit RIGHT FRONT FENDER A B C D F Tire condition A B C D F Fender Lip Texture (a) RIGHT SIDE DOOR A B C D F Mating A B C D F Edge, bottom (r) A B C D F Hinge A B C D F Strike Plate (r) A B C D F Jack receiver (r) A B C D F Underside rocker panel (r) A B C D F Side windows & seals A B C D F Body under windshield (r) RIGHT REAR FENDER A B C D F Tire condition A B C D F Sight along body (accident) A B C D F Suspension Pickups (d) A B C D F Texture on fender lip (a) A B C D F Pinch Welds (g) ENGINE LID / COMPARTMENT: VIN Under hood (pre '74) ____________________ Engine number (vertical fan housing) ____________________ A B C D F General condition A B C D F Belts A B C D F Oil leaks A B C D F Transmission fluid leaks A B C D F Exhaust system A B C D F Rear Valence (accident) A B C D F Tail & parking lights A B C D F Brake lights, signals A B C D F Backup lights A B C D F Seams/Fit (accident) LEFT REAR FENDER A B C D F Tire condition A B C D F Sight along body (c) A B C D F Suspension Pickup (d) A B C D F Texture on fender lip (a) A B C D F Pinch Welds (g) INTERIOR: [ ] Leather [ ] Sport seats [ ] Head Rests A B C D F Front Seats A B C D F Rear Seats A B C D F Carpeting A B C D F Floor pan/pedals (r) A B C D F Air Condonditioner A B C D F headliner A B C D F Dashboard A B C D F Seat adjustment (L&R) == TEST DRIVE ================================================================ A B C D F Starting A B C D F Acceleration A B C D F Braking A B C D F Alignment A B C D F Steering 2 3 4 5 Synchros A B C D F Clutch pedal free play A B C D F Brake Pedal Firmness A B C D F Clutch slippage A B C D F Idle (fluctuations) A B C D F Valve sounds A B C D F Clutch chatter A B C D F Other strange sounds A B C D F Blip throttle (miss=inj'n, _________ Oil pressure (warm) smoke=valve guides) == MECHANIC ================================================================== Name ____________________ Phone ____________________ Car ________________ Mechanic ________________ Phone ____________________ Everything required to bring the car to street-concours, itemized and costed 1:____ 2:____ 3:____ 4:____ 5:____ 6:____ compression (130-170 +- 15%) 1:____ 2:____ 3:____ 4:____ 5:____ 6:____ leakdown (< 3-5%, 10% max) [ ] Numbers Match [ ] Engine number match [ ] Worn Valve Guides [ ] Carrera Chain Tensioners [ ] Spring Centered Clutch (b) A B C D F Tie rod ends A B C D F CV joints A B C D F Ball Joints A B C D F Bushings A B C D F Shock absorbers/struts A B C D F Brake lines A B C D F Structural Rust A B C D F Cosmetic Rust A B C D F Front susp. attachment A B C D F Rear susp. attachment A B C D F Torsion bar tubes (F&R) A B C D F Lower control arms (F&R) A B C D F Floor pan-(F&R) A B C D F Floor pan-battery area -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Resolution: VINs / Engine No. Match Rust Accidents Mechanical Condition (a) since 1969 (b) 911SC only (c) check for accident damage (d) The rear suspention pickups are bolted to the pan under the car roughly aligned with the torsion bar tubes -- check for rust. (e) Fresh undercoat is bad. If you see it, check to see what mischief it covers. (f) These are not required if the car isn't a 2.7 liter or heavily built-up car. (g) Make sure the pinch welds aren't bulging or separating. (r) check for rust