Select a project
For your first draft pick something that you can handle, do not try to build a zero of a Bugatti Type 57 started up again, not something you can not afford to lose. I do not mean to hack start your new car gets zero miles on it, but tempting. Employees must work their way into a car as is the case, you can build the parts individually, then the screws, at least in this way if it is bad or not, you can simply replace the original.So choose something that you need love and passion, a small convertible sports car TLC or more 3-door BMW 3 Series ready for a widebody DTM replica. Everything good for you.
The car
Make sure the car is good for work, not too much in the way of rust, dents no damage to the structure, see the story when lines are uneven plate (a good sign of collision damage) and look for signs by color fast and patches of oxide.A motor sound is obviously better, but this will depend on the mechanical skill level, are the engines always interchangeable. Council oxide kills.
Do not forget to check:
Sills
Marco
Floor slabs, both below and in the car
Firewall
Sunroof seals
Drainage channels (top and near the door)
Behind the fog
Below Windshield
Petrol tank
Brake Lines
Inside wheel wells (all 4)
For indoor remember
Check for stains on carpets of water
If one under the carpet for rust
Make sure you start the water or signs of leakage
Check the interior door panels and lower doors
Find mold and moss (signs of moisture)
Basically it is a huge step-no list for buying used cars and car projects, but the car project, which is acceptable?
These things below, but are not good, the problems easily corrected with a little work and should not end the displacement of the purchase of your car. But in exchange for their property.
Very smooth surface rust
It is a very sensitive issue, if there's one thing to reject a proposed oxidation. There is nothing more disappointing than a car to start at home to crack more and more all at once, the hand goes through a hole hidden rust. But if you pay attention and really prove that it rust (see the two sides), which can easily correct or remove the sand down and it is complete.Not much difference between the surface oxide and rust bloom, but if you are very careful ....
Cracked plastic, lights, etc.
Make sure it is superficial damage and no visible sign of a serious impact. Look for bent or broken to cars, damage to the undercarriage rust stains can be entered, etc. To do this, the comparison of the two sides - they feel with their hands - the hands can miss many things her eyes visible.If it is superficial, most of these can be bought very cheaply from waste or add to the list of custom parts.
Faded colors
Fuzzy painting appears on your age can be very good if the body is free of oxidation, which means that the car does not have a fast loading and construction work that could be hiding serious work. The disadvantage is that a complete painting is necessary, but I much prefer working in a car like a car where the paint is still wet. Unless, of course, can be proved, the work under the quality.
Honesty
When buying used cars, especially those who need jobs, should you really trust the seller. It is sometimes difficult and that each case must be judged case by case basis.One thing I like it when the seller acknowledges that smaller defects and points, especially when something is what I missed. This shows that the seller is honest, he takes it seriously and wants to open a dialogue, he can always hide some problems, but it is something to consider.
Worn Interiors
can now be used indoors expensive to repair or replace it, but if you live born with a head for some time, and saving for a new not discourage the purchase form. It is pin and components, very easy to replace.
Dirt
Dirt and dust, the car has been maintained, but when he sat in a barn for 10 years, not the best. As the painting has been lost, in many cases, I prefer the car rust car dusty barn, freshly painted and repaired to have in a hurry. It is best to see if you can, where he was sure they tell the truth about what was stored inside.Important note: You can not see the car is solid in the dirt.