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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 07:07 AM
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Picking up the 67 today!

Just arrived back home 2 nights ago. I will be picking up the 1967 Cutlass I posted about a while back on here. I will be sure to throw some pictures up later on. Are there any problem spots I should be watching or listening for?
Thank you to everyone who helped in decoding her and giving me more information when I first purchased it. I really appreciate it!
Old Jun 17, 2013 | 07:26 AM
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Look in the rear wheel wells at the frame mounts and the trunk above those areas.
Old Jun 17, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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2-drs collect water in the rear window trim area.

No drainage, so it rusts thru into the trunk.

Pull that trim and fix as necessary right away.
Old Jun 17, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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Some had drains for the rear window, mine did. However Octania is correct that is a major trouble spot.
Old Jun 20, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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Thanks for the info, I will be sure to check those spots out! I noticed it gets shaky when doing 65 on the highway, is this normal for these vehicles or is it probably a tire out of balance? The seller claimed the tires were balanced before I picked it up. Been doing a lot of driving since I got her and love it though! Took some pictures at the car show but it is not allowing me to post them because a security ticket is missing.
Old Jun 20, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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With good tires you should not have any shaking. You may want to have the front suspension and parts checked out along with alignment if all of that is old or in unknown condition.
Old Jun 20, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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Do you feel it in the seat or the steering wheel? The seat is powertrain or rear tires, steering wheel is tires up front.
Old Jun 21, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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Feels like it is in the seat. Had an alignment done yesterday and all was in order. The tires on it look good, but are about 10 years old. It feels like the rear driver side tire is out of balance. I will have someone take a look today.
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