INSPECTION REPORT
Inspector: Van C. – Please request title be available for photo
Date and Time of inspection: Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 7:00 a.m.
Year, Make & Model: 1937 Ford Phaeton 4-Door Convertible
Instructions: This is a pre-purchase inspection. Our client is the buyer. He has the following concerns (PLEASE PUT IN BRIEF RESPONSES BUT BE SURE TO INCLUDE THESE IN THE REPORT AND OVERALL COMMENTS):
1. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A FRAME-OFF RESTORATION WITH 200 MILES. IT SHOULD BE NEAR PERFECT.
2. CONDITION OF DRIVE TRAIN, PAINT, CONVERTIBLE TOP - UP AND DOWN, CONDITION OF SIDE CURTAINS, ALL NUMBERS.
3. VERIFY DRIVABILITY AND OPERATION OF ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, ETC. ON ROAD TEST.
4. CHECK ENTIRE VEHICLE, INCLUDING UNDERCARRIAGE, FOR RUST, BONDO, DENTS, PITTING CHROME, ETC.
5. CHECK ENTIRE INTERIOR, INCLUDING CONVERTIBLE TOP, CARPET, DASH, INSTRUMENT PANEL, SEATS, ETC. FOR SIGNS OF WEAR, TEAR, DETERIORATION.
6. CHECK CONVERTIBLE TOP IN UP POSITION WITH WINDOWS UP, TO VERIFY IF ANY GAPS AND SEVERITY IF PRESENT.
7. RECORD ALL FINDINGS ON REPORT FORM AND DOCUMENT WITH PHOTOS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LIST PROVIDED. ANY LESS THAN THE MINIMUM 51 REQUIRED PHOTOS, WILL RESULT IN THE INSPECTOR RETURNING TO OBTAIN ANY MISSING SHOTS.
Photos – Please take digital photos of all four corners of the exterior of the car, the frame rails, floor pan, oil pan, interior seats and dashboard, gauges, steering wheel, odometer, convertible top, carpeting, trunk, back seat, windows, chrome, metal panels, doors, etc. Also take photo of trim tag and VIN tag if available. Take photos of anything that is not right on the car. ALSO TAKE PHOTOS OF THE TOP UP, DOWN, AND IN THE UP POSITION WITH THE WINDOWS UP TO CHECK FOR GAPS / OPENINGS.
Test Drive:
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Does the vehicle drive straight? Y or N |
NO |
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Steering Performance? Tight or Sloppy |
TIGHT |
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Brake Performance? Good or Needs Work |
NEEDS WORK |
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Suspension Noise? Comment |
NO |
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Bounce Test? Comment |
GOOD |
Comments: THE BRAKES ARE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL LEFT AND RIGHT. THE TEST-DRIVE COVERED APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES WITH SPEEDS UP TO 40 MPH.
Engine:
Engine Size: |
221 CID V8 |
Designation: (SS) |
85 H.P. |
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Performance |
GOOD |
Oil Level / Quality |
FULL & GOOD |
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Carburetor (Make/Model) |
FACTORY RE-MANNED FORD 2BBL |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
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Comments: UPON
THE INSPECTOR'S ARRIVAL THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE OWNER STATED THE
VEHICLE HAS BEEN STATIONARY FOR THREE MONTHS. THE FUEL PUMP LOST ITS PRIME. THE
ENGINE STARTED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES OF PRIMING THE CARBURETOR. THE
ENGINE OPERATED NORMALLY ONCE IT STARTED.
Transmission:
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Transmission Type: |
MANUAL |
FWD / RWD |
RWD |
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Fluid Level / Quality |
N/A - NO STICK |
Clutch Operation |
GOOD |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
Miss Shifts |
NO |
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Performance |
GOOD |
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Comments: THE VEHICLE HAS A 3-SPEED MANUAL. THE TRANSMISSION OPERATED NORMALLY WITH NO ABNORMAL NOISES OR GRINDING.
Steering:
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Steering Type |
MANUAL STEERING GEAR |
Performance |
POOR |
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Fluid Level/Quality |
N/A |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
N/A |
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Comments: THE STEERING COMPONENTS ARE NEW BUT THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN PROFESSIONALLY ALIGNED. THE STEERING IS TIGHT WITH NO EXCESSIVE PLAY.
Brakes:
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Brake Type: |
4 WHEEL MANUAL DRUM |
Performance: |
POOR |
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Fluid Level / quality |
FULL & GOOD |
Noises |
NO |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
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Comments: THE BRAKES ARE NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL IN EITHER DIRECTION WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT PULSATE WHEN BRAKING.
Rear End:
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U-Joints: |
TIGHT |
Performance: |
GOOD |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
Noises |
NO |
Comments: THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS FACTORY TYPE.
Air Conditioning:
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Air Conditioning: |
N/A |
Operation / Noises |
N/A |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
N/A |
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Temperature Control: |
N/A |
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Comments: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING. THE INSPECTOR NOTED THE COWL VENT IS OPERATIONAL.
Suspension:
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Suspension Type |
FRONT: INDEPENDENT MONO-LEAF / REAR: STRAIGHT AXLE WITH LEAF SPRINGS |
Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
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Operation / Noise |
NO |
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Drive Train Type |
RWD |
Operation / Noise |
NO |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
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Comments: THE SUSPENSION IS HARD WHICH IS NORMAL FOR THIS DESIGN TYPE AND VEHICLE.
Cooling System: Radiator
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Temperature / Fan |
GOOD |
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Performance / Noise: |
GOOD |
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Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
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Comments: THE RADIATOR IS AN OEM VERTICAL FLOW DUAL PORT. THE COOLANT TANK IS OEM AND DENTED BUT NOT LEAKING. THE COOLANT IS FULL AND IN GOOD CONDITION.
Wheels / Tires Type:
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Type (Manufacturer/Factory): |
WHEELS: FACTORY STEEL WITH HUB CAPS - TIRES: FIRESTONE BIASPLY |
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Tire Size: |
Front – 6.0-16 Rear – 6.0-16 |
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Tread Depth: |
7/32" |
Comments: THE WHEELS AND HUB CAPS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO CURB DAMAGE. THE TIRES ARE OLD, DRY-ROTTED AND CRACKED AROUND THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL.
Exhaust:
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Type |
FACTORY TYPE SINGLE OUTLET |
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Mufflers: |
FACTORY TYPE |
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Headers: |
FACTORY MANIFOLD |
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Accessories (i.e. chrome tips, etc) |
N/A- NO ACCESSORIES |
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Comments: THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OPERATES AS DESIGNED WITH NO AUDIBLE LEAKS OR RUSTED COMPONENTS.
(OP – Operational INOP – Inoperable or N/A)
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Exterior Lighting |
OP |
Interior Lighting |
N/A |
Horn |
OP |
Turn Signals |
N/A |
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Power Windows |
N/A |
Power Locks |
N/A |
Power Seats |
N/A |
Gauges |
OP |
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Power Mirrors |
N/A |
Clock |
N/A |
Trunk Release |
N/A |
Wipers |
OP |
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Security System |
N/A |
Fuel Door |
N/A |
Hood Release |
OP |
Power Antenna |
N/A |
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Radio |
N/A |
Rear Defrost |
N/A |
Cruise Control |
N/A |
Heater |
OP |
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Convertible Top |
*1 |
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Comments: *1- THE OWNER REFUSED TO LOWER THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. THE CONVERTIBLE MECHANISMS, FRAME, MATERIAL, WINDOW AND LATCHES APPEAR TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION. THERE ARE GAPS BETWEEN THE SIDE CURTAINS AND CONVERTIBLE TOP ALONG THE BUTTON SNAPS. THERE ARE NO GAPS BETWEEN THE CONVERTIBLE TOP AND WINDSHIELD OR TRUNK LID.
Interior:
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Interior: |
GOOD |
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Seat Color: |
BLACK |
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Seat Cover Material |
VINYL |
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Seat Cover Condition |
GOOD |
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Headliner/Dash/Carpet |
GOOD/GOOD/GOOD |
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Trunk Area, Under Carpet |
GOOD |
Comments: THE INTERIOR IS IN GOOD CONDITION INCLUDING THE DOOR PANELS AND TRIM.
BODY & PAINT
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Exterior |
4 DOOR CONVERTIBLE COUPE |
Quality of Paint |
GOOD |
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Body Straight? Waves? |
STRAIGHT |
Any scratches, orange peel? (please comment) |
NO |
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Color |
BATTLESHIP GRAY (LIGHT GRAY) |
Collision Damage – |
NO |
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Sports Options |
NO |
Glass Condition – |
SEE COMMENTS |
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Any Signs of Bondo? |
YES - SEE COMMENTS |
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Rust anywhere? (please be specific) |
NO |
Condition of chrome - |
AVERAGE |
Comments:
THE OWNER STATED THIS VEHICLE IS THE "DELUXE TRIM" MODEL NOT
A "STANDARD TRIM". THERE IS NO KNOWN WAY FOR THE INSPECTOR TO VERIFY THE ACTUAL TRIM LEVEL
AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 2 PIECE WINDSHIELD IS
AFTERMARKET AND IN GOOD CONDITION. THE LEFT SIDE IS OEM. THE INNER PLASTIC IS
PEALING ON THE LEFT SIDE WINDSHIELD CAUSING DISTORTION. THERE ARE NO SIDE
WINDOWS, ONLY DETACHABLE SIDE CURTAINS. THERE IS BONDO EVIDENT BOTH 1/4 PANELS,
RIGHT SIDE DOORS, RIGHT SIDE DOORS AT THE SHEET METAL/FRAME AND ALL DOOR
LATCHES. THE MOST EVIDENT BONDO USE IS IN ALL FOUR DOOR JAMBS WITH THE RIGHT
SIDE BEING THE WORST. THE FRONT BUMPER AND GRILL CHROME IS PITTED. THE REAR
BUMPER HAS AN AREA APPROXIMATELY 1" OF THE CHROME PLATING WHICH IS
PEELING. THE REMAINING CHROME IS IN GOOD CONDITION.
UNDERCARRIAGE FRAME
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Front End Type: |
INDEPENDENT MONO-LEAF |
Condition? |
GOOD |
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Floor Pan: Hard or soft? |
HARD |
Any rust? |
NONE VISIBLE |
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Trunk Pan: Hard or soft? |
HARD |
Any rust? |
NONE VISIBLE |
Comments:
THE FRAME RAILS HAVE BEEN COATED IN A THICK LATEX BASED PAINT. THE
REMAINING UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN SPRAYED WITH GRAY PAINT. THERE IS
NO VISIBLE RUST ANYWHERE ON THE VEHICLE.
Vehicle Modifications:
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N/A |
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Comments: THERE ARE NO MODIFICATIONS TO THIS VEHICLE.
IS THE TITLE AVAILABLE? YES - THE SELLER WOULD NOT ALLOW THE INSPECTOR TO PHOTOGRAPH THE TITLE
WHAT IS THE VIN NUMBER ON THE TITLE? F4I68591
WHAT IS THE VIN # ON THE DASH PAD? F4I68591
WHAT IS THE BLOCK NUMBER ON THE ENGINE (IF ACCESSIBLE)? N/A- NOT VISIBLE
RECORD PLATE INFO (all info on firewall tag, fender tag, door tag or dash tag depending on the car):
THE TAG IS A REPLICA, WHICH IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS VEHICLE.
ARE THE ODOMETER TUMBLERS ALIGNED? YES
CURRENT MILEAGE: 23428
IS THERE MUCH BRAKE PEDAL WEAR? NO
CONDITION: CLASS THREE
(See attached breakdown of Classes)
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $25,000.00
PHOTOS
PIC 1 PIC 2 PIC 3 PIC 4 PIC 5 PIC 6 PIC 7 PIC 8 PIC 9 PIC 10
PIC 11 PIC 12 PIC 13 PIC 14 PIC 15 PIC 16 PIC 17 PIC 18 PIC 19 PIC 20
PIC 21 PIC 22 PIC 23 PIC 24 PIC 25 PIC 26 PIC 27 PIC 28 PIC 29 PIC 30
PIC 31 PIC 32 PIC 33 PIC 34 PIC 35 PIC 36 PIC 37 PIC 38 PIC 39 PIC 40
OVERALL COMMENTS:
1) THE DRIVE TRAIN, PAINT, CONVERTIBLE TOP AND SIDE CURTAINS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION.
2) THE DRIVE TRAIN OPERATES WELL BUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES REQUIRE REPAIRS.
3) THE VEHICLE IS IN GOOD CONDITION BUT THE FRAME OFF RESTORATION WAS NOT PERFORMED WITH EXPLICIT DETAIL.
4) THE SPEEDOMETER IS OFF APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH MORE THAN THE ACTUAL SPEED. THIS IS ALSO INCREASING THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE AT A FASTER RATE.
5) THE LEFT AND RIGHT OEM HEAT LIGHTS ARE OPERATIONAL BUT GLAZED AND DISCOLORED YELLOW.
6) THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE BUT WILL OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE REMAINING DOORS OPERATE AS DESIGNED.
7) THE INSPECTOR NOTED THIS VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS 6 VOLT, NOT 12 VOLT.
8) IT IS A CONCERN THE OWNER WOULD NOT ALLOW THE TOP BE PUT DOWN.
DISCLAIMER: This inspection and the opinions expressed are exactly that, opinions. Many parts perform perfectly until the moment of failure. Failure may occur suddenly and without warning. The inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report cannot accept liability for failures, which may occur after the inspection is completed. By accepting this report, the consumer acknowledges that the inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report, cannot be held responsible for any and all alleged vehicle defects, and further, the consumer releases and holds harmless the inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report from any and all further claims on this vehicle. No warranty for this vehicle is implied or given by the inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report. In each case, the owner has the opportunity to see the car in person before he or she buys the car. Buying this car based on this report alone is completely at the consumers’ own risk.
CONDITION CLASSES
Class One (Excellent):
Almost always a “body off” restoration, or an untouched, factory-perfect, piece that is very close to perfect. All components are either original or appear as new and are fully operational. This car is a top show winner and is not driven, but transported to shows by trailer. This car is almost “one of a kind”. This particular class of vehicle is very rare. The vehicle is completely detailed, including the engine compartment, interior trim, wiring, suspension, paint, and frame. Ideally, this vehicle has been judged with other vehicles in its class and achieved the highest point ratings.
Class Two (Very Good):
This car is well restored with an eye for detail. The interior and exterior show minimal wear, and it runs and rides smoothly. The car is driven very little (maybe 800 to 1,000 miles per year). This class is a slight grade below Class One. A Class Two has not been detailed to the extent that a Class One has been. This class (Class Two) has some evidence of use and wear, although not very much. It is considered “cherry” or “mint”. This vehicle might appear as a Class One until judged against one. It would not qualify as a 95, or better, “point” vehicle. (This class should have no rust on the undercarriage, not even surface rust.)
Class Three (Good):
This is a functional, drivable vehicle in good overall condition needing no, or only minor work. Most vehicles at car shows reflect this condition. This car is what is termed a “20 footer”. From 20 feet, it may look very good. Close inspection, however, would reveal some worn interior trim, and less than perfect paint (worn, and perhaps faded). You may even see some early evidence that surface rust is beginning in the body panels. This car is completely operational and is an “older restoration”. It is driven fairly often, runs great, and is enjoyed by its owner. It is probably a candidate for a full restoration. The undercarriage may display surface rust, and may be in need of detailing. Chrome and trim may exhibit limited pitting.
Class Four (Fair):
This type of car is a fun “driver” with a solid frame and is structurally sound. This car is in need of considerable work. It needs work in and out. Cosmetics, body, and mechanical components all need work, to some degree. It is not a serious collector candidate. Soft floors, isolated areas where rust has eaten through (but not structural), excessive use of Bondo, lots of pitted chrome, glass repairs are symptoms of this condition. Badly soiled headliners, badly soiled and ripped upholstery, rusted out trunks are also signs.
Class Five (Poor):
This type of car is in need of complete restoration and may, or may not, be able to be driven. The exterior body panels have significant areas of rust-through. The floor and structural components may, or may not, be intact. This car is usually the first project for layman’s attempt at restoration.
Class Six (Parts Car):
This type of car is good for parts only.