Getting it to the house

Well, I picked it up today and drove it to my house. I ran it through the carwash on the way home to get a better feel for what I am going to have to deal with. I noticed a few things right away,
The vinyl Top is a C: it has a few small tears in it and has started bubbling up from underneath in the usually suspect rust areas (Like around the bottom windshield corners and the front windshield posts.). Although it is stil pliable, it has begun to fade and appears thin in some areas, this will be one of the first things I replace/repair.

I also noticed the paint bubbling up on the lower quarter panels and along the bottom of the front passenger door. There is a chip in the paint on the driverside quarterpanel that also contains a fair amount of body filler.

Driver Side Quarter Panel

Front Passenger Front Door


The undercarriage is a C-: It is coated in oil (Which was used as a rust inhibitor) as well as undercoating so it appears pretty protected under there although a tad unsightly.

The drivetrain is a A: The engine runs good and the transmission(Rebuilt about a year and a half ago) shifts smoothly.

The paint overall is a B+ : It will eventually require a repaint once the rust issues are corrected.

Interior is a A- : no rips, tears, stains, or signs of wear. Only addition to be made will be to put in some floor mats and replace the console. It does contain a heavy cigar smell that will take some time to get out.

Next I am going to do some servicing on the car and digging deeper into the condition so I have a better overall understanding of how to proceed with the restoration.