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by Dutchviva » Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:12 pm
Hello everyone here,
I'm Jean-Paul Besseling. I live in Holland, this weekend I'm going to have a look at a Vauxhall Viva HB 1967 2 doors with a 1159cc engine.
The nicest thing is that as well as my father as grandfather had exactly the same Viva in the same colour (light blue). My question is what are the weak points of this car and where should I pay attention to? Please let me know because if I buy the car you can count on a new (dutch) member.
Greetings and thanks,
Jean-Paul Besseling
PS. Want to wish everyone a happy newyear.
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by Sid » Thu Jan 05, 2006 10:56 am
These cars are quite simple mechanically so, if all the electrics work and the car starts and drives OK with no knocks or drones
then the main thing you really need worry about is hidden rust.
Main rust areas of concern are:-
Front inner wings.
Rear inner arches where dampers are mounted.
Front chassis rails at bottom of bulkhead where subframe outriggers bolt to chassis.
Inner sills and floorpan where in joins inner sills (check all the way along)
Also check the carpets for signs of water getting in the car, as this can be a problem.
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by flexbuttcheck1 » Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:56 pm
dont forget rear arches and lower rear quarters as there are no repair panels made any more and theyre very awkward to make a good repair that looks right!
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by Vivanuts Glenn » Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:40 pm
Dont forget also rust round the front of the wings where the headlamps go too
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