Need a set of eyes to look at a car in Costa Mesa CA. Can anyone help me?

[Brian E.]

Hello NCrs Forum.

On Monday (tomorrow) afternoon or Tuesday a car that I am interested in purchasing is scheduled to be up and on a lift at a Corvette Shop (address below) in Costa Mesa, CA. Unfortunately I am too far away to be able to get there in time in person.

I need someone reliable to be on the ground to take some good photos of things like the drive train stamps (engine pad stamp, engine casting date, both transmission stamps, rear differential stamps), trim tag, VIN tag, and to assess the overall condition of the car (paint, interior, undercarriage, frame, etc.), and I'm willing to pay this person for their assistance. I'm not looking for an NCRS examination; just covering the basics.

Do you know someone in the Costa Mesa area that could be this set of eyes for me?

The corvette shop
Scott Jones
1375 Logan Ave
Costa Mesa CA 92626

If yes, please let me know. I can be reached on my cell at 206.963.8288.

Thanks.

Brian

[Mark F.]

Re: Need a set of eyes to look at a car in Costa Mesa CA. Can anyone help me?

Brian - just a friendly suggestion - it would definitely help if you indicate what the particulars are of the car so that whomever might go there for you is competent to evaluate and report back to you what you want. Model Year, engine, transmission, options, etc. - the more the better and what your expectations are about condition, asking price, etc. Just a thought. Mark

[Brian E.]

Re: Need a set of eyes to look at a car in Costa Mesa CA. Can anyone help me?

Yes, good suggestion Mark. The car is a 67 coupe L36 (390 HP). Chapter and Regional Top Flight in 2008. Manual transmission. Just need to make sure that the numbers matching still are the same original drive train. Want to make sure that the frame is still in great shape. Thanks again for the suggestion.

[Greg H.]

Re: Need a set of eyes to look at a car in Costa Mesa CA. Can anyone help me?

Hi Brian,
I am close to Scott's shop and could us his help with my own 67 project. So maybe my visit will help us both.

I also wonder if he is willing to send you photos of the parts?

Do you have any photos that you can send to me so I can confirm the presentation?

I will contact Scott mid day tomorrow and take some photos.

Greg Hollowaty
310 293 5740

[Brian E.]

Re: Need a set of eyes to look at a car in Costa Mesa CA. Can anyone help me?

Thanks to all who came together to help me in such short notice. It disappoints me to have to say it but the inspection is no longer needed. Again, thanks to those who made phone calls to friends to help me. I appreciate it.