Greetings from Montreal. Long time lurker, first time posting.
1970 Corvette, convertible, 350ci/300hp, original with matching numbers. 87,000 km (so it says on the speedo). Car looks pretty good, sounds good, I'm having it independently inspected (drivetrain, body, frame, etc) on Tuesday. My main concern is rust (and to what degree) especially on the birdcage.
Both doors have a gap, passenger slightly bigger than the driver's door. Both doors close solid with no issue, and no effort. Solid thud, no play up or down.
From doing a bit of research on the net, I understand this door gap issue is common to some extent on these cars. My question is if it passes the inspection and the birdcage is in good shape, how can I correct the gap(s)? Is there a shop in Montreal that I can rely on to do the job properly?
If it's not detrimental to the operation of the vehicle, I'm willing to live with it, but I think the car deserves better.
Attached pics.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers.
1970 Corvette, convertible, 350ci/300hp, original with matching numbers. 87,000 km (so it says on the speedo). Car looks pretty good, sounds good, I'm having it independently inspected (drivetrain, body, frame, etc) on Tuesday. My main concern is rust (and to what degree) especially on the birdcage.
Both doors have a gap, passenger slightly bigger than the driver's door. Both doors close solid with no issue, and no effort. Solid thud, no play up or down.
From doing a bit of research on the net, I understand this door gap issue is common to some extent on these cars. My question is if it passes the inspection and the birdcage is in good shape, how can I correct the gap(s)? Is there a shop in Montreal that I can rely on to do the job properly?
If it's not detrimental to the operation of the vehicle, I'm willing to live with it, but I think the car deserves better.
Attached pics.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers.