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Bryan, My 2 cents… Seller says the only part of the interior that’s been replaced is the package tray. This would suggest it was likely water damaged/warped at some point. Luckily it appears the original speaker grills made the transition to the new tray. Additional possible clues to support this theory: • judging by the seams under rear window not lining up with deck lid gaps, the vinyl top has likely been replaced. Which usually means rust remediation around the back glass has been performed • minor rust issues in the trunk support the leaky back glass theory Which means the suggestion by Keith and Alex makes sense to see how the frame, chassis and other things underneath look. While sleuthing around under the car (ideally the seller can arrange a lift for such viewing) check for those all too important numbers of which Dennis speaks. Good luck and keep us posted.

See if you can get pictures of the vin on the engine block by the oil filter and possibly the one off the transmission. That way you have proof the engine and transmission are correct for the car.

71. Going with a 6 speed manual... I am that weirdo that doesn't like automatics. It's a factory 402 car... heads are original but the block was replaced before I got the car.

OK, just about ready to drive? No... not quite yet...

Vinyl top rear seams above the trunk lid are in the wrong spot. Should line up with the quarter panel seam.

I noticed the driver's seat cover looks like it's been taped up. Wouldn't you think for that kind of asking price you would put a new seat cover on the car. Still looks like a nice car

All good advice from Glen. Just on fyi on the vinyl top. I still not fully convinced that that seams were lined up from the factory. I’ve seen original vinyl top cars ( or so I was told, take it for what it’s worth) that have the seams not lining up. I don’t know.

Look at the driver's side door jamb notice the 2 switches I for the interior lights like they all have and one for the electric seat release WOW never see that. Also, power door locks and no power windows. He must have wanted the seat releases bad, and you had to order the power door locks because you needed the harness for it. Thats what I liked about the old cars you could get what you wanted and no buy a package like they make you do now.

I called them today. Got voicemail so I emailed with specific questions saying that I wanted to know a few things before I committed to driving 6 hours to look at it. A guy named Andy replied and said he would call me tomorrow. We'll see how it goes.

Maybe I missed them but any car over $20 K should have photos of the chassis. So many cars engine bays and top side look great but underside needs restoring. My two cents…

I guess your just going to have to go and put eyes on it. Keep us posted

Apparently this thing makes it all go, assuming I put it back together correctly...

Very likely need this as well at some point...

Have to find room for this thing...

And a couple of these as well... getting closer...

And one of these...

Going to need a few of these bits...

I saw that the other day, I almost sent it to some of my old supervisors 😁

Here's one Joe I thought of you when I saw it.