EXTERIOR
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The exterior was originally painted the duPont color Nimbus Gray solid, but for some reason was painted over with a shoddy white and blue job sometime thereafter. The vehicle also appears to have needed some work done on its right lower fender from the markings on the inside. When I pulled the car out in 2005, the vehicle was rusting around the chrome moldings and the rocker panels were completely rusted through. However, from the exterior it did not look terrible. Some chrome was pitted, but most of it was cleaned with many hours of rubbing compound. The safety glass windows have some bubbling in the corners, but it is not yet an issue. All lights work, and the rheostat was replaced so that the turn signals would work better. The beauty tips in the bumper need to be repotted and rechromed, as they are very pitted.
In summer 2006, this vehicle will be repainted in a aqua blue/white color scheme that was available on all models, but is not the original color. All trim will be replaced as needed and chrome will be replated.
ENGINE
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The engine needs very little work. It need to be powerwashed and the block needs to be painted the original aqua. All belts and hoses will be replaced, and systems will be checked. When the car was extracted, I replaced the battery, fuel pump, points, and condensers. In winter 2005, the radiator burst and was recored.
INTERIOR
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The interior needs a new rug, a small hole patched in the floorboard, and reupholstered seats. The mirror has cracked and needs to be replaced as well. The gauges do not light up as they should and need to be checked. The headliner is amazingly perfect. Door trim needs to be cleaned and replaced where needed. Dash could use a new paint job. As far as the original mileage, the proof is here: 53,153 original miles.
