checking a '73 T/A , what are things I have to look for? common rust spots? etc ..

[Hamad]

Hi Guys,

I'm new to this forum and I'm ready to buy my 1st T/A, its a '73 with a 455 / 4 speed. I'm really good in mechanics and I already did a few restoration jobs for my Corvettes, but since I'm not used to work on metal bodies (you know all corvettes are fiber glass bodies), I'm really concerned about rust issues, where are the common rust issues in these cars? , is there any part that I need to remove to get access to these rust spots? .. Is there anything else that you may feel that I should know before checking the car? .. excuse my rookie questions, but I'm really excited that I got the chance to buy a '73 T/A but I don't want to get too excited and make expensive mistakes!

Thanks in advance,,, Hamad

 

[melsg5]

check the wheel wells and under the car. Use a magnet for suspected bondo spots on the painted surfaces.

 

[AndersonRacing44]

check the bottom of the doors, Ive seen some that the weather stripping on for the window has cracked and water has leaked into the door itself.

 

[Hamad]

The car wasn't a trans am, it was a base model transfered into a T/A so I passed the deal, starting the search again, wish me luck! .. and thanks for the comments!