Looking to buy 76 Spider and need advice

[Brak]

I paln to see this car this weekend and will provide pictures back for review. No mileage listed and I have asked.
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3853177188.html

Some items I plan to check: (am I missing anything important)

Tool kit
Spare tire
Rust around wheel arches
Rust in trunk and hood lids
Rust in floor, uniframe, shock towers
Door hinges cracked
Firewall near clutch area for distortion
Undercarriage anchoring points
Cross-member
Doors close right
Wheel bearings
Engine oil pan for dents
Engine for oil leaks
Engine compression
Engine for recent service (belt,plugs,etc.)
Engine for plugged lines
Engine for coolant in oil dipstick
Engine for oil in coolant tank
Engine cooling – 190C
Engine cooling fan
Transmission – gear popping out
Drive-train for whining and vibrations
Brake for pads
Brake for rotors
Brake for lines
Emergency brake
Wheels
Tires
Suspension for control arm cracks
Steering for stiffness
Lights and gauges
Dashboard for cracks
Kick panels with map pockets
Center console for cracks
Seats for tilting towards center
Wiper motor and washer pump
Top
Top Boot
Battery Box
Battery Condition
Exhaust system

[txspider]

Brak- where are you coming to Houston from? Will you be staying overnite?

Let us know
Mike R
Gulf Coast Fiat/Lancia group

[Brak]

Mike,

I live in Richmond TX at 99 and 1093

[Brak]

I also am interested in this 78 located not to far from me

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3853989956.html

[SunnySideUp]

Not mine... "some assembly required"... bring a trailer... let me know if you want me to check it out for you:

http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/3859726838.html

[Brak]

The 76 was sold last night...."sigh". The same owner does also have an 81 just mostly restored but it is obvious he is not motivated to sale yet based on the price he quoted. I am in no rush...
I will personally see any car before I purchase and there are enough that come up for sale locally in Texas.

[txspider]

Brak - The second one that you show on Craigslist was my car that I traded to a guy for some work on my house - what they don't show you in the pic is the crushed Driver side where my neighbor backed into it and they don't mention that the car will need a complete tranny rebuild since the syncros are gone in second to third. Engine is strong if you had a shell to put it in.

Mike R

You need to join our Gulf Coast Fiat/Lancia group - PM me when you get a chance for more info

Mike R