INSPECTION REPORT
Inspector:
Date
and Time of inspection: Wednesday,
September 17, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
With
whom did you confirm appt:
Year,
Make & Model: 1974
Dodge Challenger Rallye
Dealership (if any)
Contact:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone:
Vehicle
Location: Pennsylvania
Test Drive:
|
Does
the vehicle drive straight? Y or N |
YES |
|
Steering
Performance? Tight or Sloppy |
TIGHT |
|
Brake
Performance? Good or Needs Work |
GOOD |
|
Suspension Noise? Comment |
NONE |
|
Bounce Test? Comment |
GOOD |
Comments: THE
VEHICLE WAS TEST DRIVEN 3 MILES AND IT WAS TAKEN TO 80 MPH. THE VEHICLE RIDES
AND DRIVES VERY WELL OVERALL.
Engine:
Engine Size: |
360 CI |
Designation: (SS) |
MAGNUM |
|
Performance |
GOOD |
Oil Level / Quality |
FULL & GOOD |
|
Carburetor (Make/Model) |
EDELBROCK 750 CFM |
|
|
|
Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
YES- |
|
|
Comments: THE
ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET IS SEEPING AT THE REAR. THE OIL FILTER IS LEAKING ALSO.
THE ENGINE RUNS WELL WITH NO MISSING OR SMOKE. THE ENGINE HAS GOOD POWER
Transmission:
|
Transmission Type: |
AUTO |
FWD
/ RWD |
RWD |
|
Fluid Level / Quality |
FULL & GOOD |
Clutch Operation |
N/A |
|
Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NONE NOTED |
Miss
Shifts |
NO |
|
Performance |
GOOD |
|
|
Comments: THE
TRANSMISSION IS A 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC AND IT WAS OPERATING VERY WELL. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS WELL UP AND DOWN.
Steering:
|
Steering Type |
POWER RECIRCULATING BALL |
Performance |
GOOD |
|
Fluid
Level/Quality |
FULL & GOOD |
|
|
|
Signs/Evidence
of Leaks |
NO |
|
|
Comments: THE
STEERING IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED.
Brakes:
|
Brake
Type: |
FRONT DISC, REAR DRUM |
Performance: |
GOOD |
|
Fluid
Level / quality |
FULL & GOOD |
Noises |
NO |
|
Signs/Evidence
of Leaks |
NO |
|
|
Comments: THE
BRAKES ARE OPERATING AS DESIGNED AND HAVE A VERY SMOOTH PERFORMANCE.
Rear End:
|
U-Joints: |
GOOD |
Performance: |
GOOD |
|
Signs/Evidence
of Leaks |
YES |
Noises |
NO |
Comments: THE
REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE PINION SEAL IS SLIGHTLY SEEPING
Air Conditioning:
|
Air
Conditioning: |
N/A |
Operation
/ Noises |
N/A |
|
Signs/Evidence
of Leaks |
N/A |
|
|
|
Temperature Control: |
N/A |
|
|
Comments: THE
VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A/C.
Suspension:
|
Suspension
Type |
FRONT COIL, REAR LEAF |
Signs/Evidence
of Leaks |
NO |
|
Operation
/ Noise |
NO |
|
|
|
Drive Train Type |
RWD |
Operation
/ Noise |
NO |
|
Signs/Evidence of Leaks |
NO |
|
|
Comments: THE SUSPENSION IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND OPERATING AS DESIGNED.
Cooling System: Radiator
|
Temperature
/ Fan |
GOOD |
|
Performance
/ Noise: |
GOOD |
|
Signs/Evidence
of Leaks |
NO |
Comments: THE
VEHICLE MAINTAINED NORMAL OPERATING TEMP THROUGHOUT THE INSPECTION
Wheels / Tires Type:
|
Type
(Manufacturer/Factory): |
CHRYSLER WHEELS, BF GOODWRICH |
|
Tire Size: |
Front – 245 60 14 Rear – 245 60 14 |
|
Tread Depth: |
REAR 11/32" AND FRONT 9/32" |
Comments: THE WHEELS AND TIRES ARE IN GOOD
CONDITION OVERALL.
Exhaust:
|
Type
|
DUAL |
|
Mufflers:
|
GLASS PACKS |
|
Headers:
|
HEADERS ARE GOOD |
|
Accessories
(i.e. chrome tips, etc) |
CHROME TIPS ARE GOOD |
Comments: THE
EXHAUST SOUNDS VERY GOOD WITH NO LEAKS HEARD.
(OP –
Operational INOP –
Inoperable or N/A)
|
Exterior Lighting |
OP |
Interior Lighting |
OP |
Horn |
OP |
Turn
Signals |
OP |
|
Power Windows |
N/A |
Power Locks |
N/A |
Power Seats |
N/A |
Gauges |
INOP |
|
Power Mirrors |
N/A |
Clock |
N/A |
Trunk Release |
N/A |
Wipers |
OP |
|
Security System |
N/A |
Fuel Door |
N/A |
Hood Release |
N/A |
Power Antenna |
N/A |
|
Radio |
INOP |
Rear Defrost |
N/A |
Cruise Control |
N/A |
Heater |
OP |
|
Convertible Top |
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comments: ALL
GAUGES OPERATE EXCEPT THE OIL PRESSURE GUAGE. THE FACTORY RADIO IS COMPLETELY
INOP
Interior:
|
Interior:
|
GOOD |
|
Seat
Color: |
BLACK |
|
Seat Cover Material |
VINYL |
|
Seat Cover Condition |
GOOD |
|
Headliner/Dash/Carpet |
GOOD |
|
Trunk
Area, Under Carpet |
GOOD |
Comments: THE
HEADLINER, DASH AND CARPET ARE ALL IN GOOD CONDITION. THE SEATS ARE IN GOOD
CONDITION. THERE WERE NO FLAWS TO COMMENT ON IN THE INTERIOR.
BODY
& PAINT
|
Exterior |
2 DOOR COUPE |
Quality
of Paint |
GOOD |
|
Body
Straight? Waves? |
STRAIGHT |
Any
scratches, orange peel? (please comment) |
NO |
|
Color |
YELLOW |
Collision
Damage – |
NO |
|
Sports
Options |
WING IN THE REAR IS GOOD |
Glass
Condition – |
GOOD |
|
Any
Signs of Bondo? |
YES |
|
|
|
Rust
anywhere? (please
be specific) |
NONE VISIBLE |
Condition
of chrome - |
GOOD |
Comments: THERE
IS BONDO AT THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL BEHIND THE WHEEL AT THE BOTTOM. THE
PAINT IS BUBBLING SLIGHTLY (THIS COULD INDICATE RUST UNDER THE BUBBLES).
THE LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL HAS A NEW PIECE PUT IN FRONT OF THE WHEEL AND
BEHIND THE WHEEL AND THERE IS SLIGHT BONDO IN THESE LOCATIONS. THERE IS NO VISIBLE
RUST AND THE GLASS AND CHROME ARE IN GOOD CONDITION.
UNDERCARRIAGE FRAME
|
Front
End Type: |
LONG ARM SHORT ARM |
Condition?
|
GOOD |
|
Floor
Pan: Hard or soft? |
HARD |
Any
rust? |
SEE COMMENTS |
|
Trunk Pan: Hard or soft? |
HARD |
Any rust? |
SEE COMMENTS |
Comments: THERE
IS SURFACE RUST ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE AS NOTED IN VARIOUS PHOTOS. THERE IS SOME
UNDERCOATING WHICH IS GOOD. THE FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE ARE BOTH IN VERY GOOD
CONDITION.
Vehicle Modifications:
|
FIBERGLASS HOOD |
|
WING IN THE REAR |
|
ENGINE |
|
CARB |
|
EXHAUST |
Comments:
IS THE TITLE AND/OR REGISTRATION AVAILABLE? NO-
REGISTRATION ONLY
A PHOTO OF THE TITLE WAS PROVIDED
DIRECTLY FROM THE SELLER SEPTEMBER 18.
WHAT IS THE VIN NUMBER ON THE TITLE AND/OR
REGISTRATION? JH23G4B338689
THE SELLER WAS CONTACTED DIRECTLY WHO
PROVIDED A DIGITAL PHOTO OF THE TITLE. YOU WILL NOTE THERE WAS A LIEN BUT
APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN RELEASED ON MAY 11, 2006.
WHAT IS THE VIN # ON THE DASH PAD? JH23G4B338689
VIN DECODED THROUGH
“WWW.MUSCLECARDRIVE.COM” AS FOLLOWS:
You
entered: JH23G4B338689
|
Model
Year: |
1974
|
|
Model: |
Challenger |
|
Body
Style: |
2dr
Hardtop |
|
Price
Style: |
High |
|
Engine: |
318
1-2BBL 8 Cylinder |
|
Assembly
Plant: |
Hamtrack, Michigan |
|
Consecutive
Unit Number: |
338689 |
WHAT IS THE BLOCK NUMBER ON THE ENGINE (IF
ACCESSIBLE)? P711 03 5302000SAB360
RECORD PLATE INFO (all info on firewall tag, fender
tag, door tag or dash tag depending on the car):
THE
INSPECTOR DID NOT OBTAIN A CLEAR PHOTO OF THE NUMBERS REQUIRED TO DECODE THIS
VEHICLE. THE SELLER WAS CONTACTED
DIRECTLY WHO REMOVED THE TAG (FASTENED WITH SCREWS) AND PROVIDED DIGITAL PHOTOS
AS FOLLOWS (THE REVERSED PHOTO WAS TAKEN SEPTEMBER 18):
THE MAIN TAG IS:
Decoding
of Fender Tag: Bottom to Top, Left to Right
|
Code |
Description |
|
E44 |
318-2
Barrel |
|
D34 |
TorqueFlite Automatic
Transmission |
|
JH23 |
J
= Dodge Challenger H
= High 23
= 2 Door Hardtop
|
|
G4B |
G
= 318 150HP(net) or 170HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL 4
= 1974 B
= Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA |
|
338689 |
Sequence
Number '338689' |
|
KY5 |
Paint
Code: Unknown At This Time |
|
A6X9 |
Trim
Grade/Style/Color A
= A Class 6
= Vinyl Bucket Seats X9
= Black |
|
000 |
Upper
Door Frame: Full Door Panel |
|
304 |
Date
Built: 3 / 04 / 1974 |
|
062925 |
Order
Number: 062925 |
|
V1X |
Roof
Type OR Color: Full Vinyl Top - Black |
|
U |
Built
to Specifications for USA Order |
|
A57 |
Challenger
/ Charger - Rallye |
|
B41 |
Front
Disc Brakes Some Yrs. Power |
|
C16 |
Console
w/ Buckets |
|
C56 |
Bucket
Seats 1972 up |
|
G54 |
Left
Hand Outside Mirror - Remote / Chrome |
|
G64 |
Unknown
At This Time |
|
G74 |
Unknown
At This Time |
|
H51 |
Single
Air /w Heater |
|
J25 |
3
Speed Variable Wipers |
|
J52 |
Inside
Hood Release |
|
J54 |
Hood
Insulating Pad |
|
L31 |
Hood
/ Fender Mount Turn Signal |
|
M08 |
Simulated
Door / Fender Louvers |
|
M21 |
Roof
Drip Rail Moldings |
|
M26 |
Wheel
Lip Molding |
|
N76 |
Coolant
Recovery System |
|
N85 |
Tachometer |
|
R11 |
Music
Master Radio AM |
|
V68 |
Delete
Stripes |
|
CTD |
Continued
on 2nd Tag |
Decoding of
Fender Tag: Bottom to Top, Left to Right
|
Code |
Description |
|
JH23 |
J
= Dodge Challenger H
= High 23
= 2 Door Hardtop
|
|
G4B |
G
= 318 150HP(net) or 170HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL 4
= 1974 B
= Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA |
|
338689 |
Sequence
Number '338689' |
|
26 |
Paint
Code: 26 in. Radiator |
|
L2 |
Trim
Grade/Style/Color L
= Low 2
= Vinyl Bench =
Unknown |
|
250 |
Upper
Door Frame: Unknown At This Time |
ARE THE ODOMETER TUMBLERS ALIGNED? YES
CURRENT MILEAGE: 100218
IS THERE MUCH BRAKE PEDAL WEAR? NO
CONDITION: CLASS THREE
(See attached breakdown of Classes)
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $15,687.50
OVERALL COMMENTS:
1) THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET IS SEEPING AT THE REAR. THE OIL FILTER IS
LEAKING ALSO. THE ENGINE RUNS WELL WITH NO MISSING OR SMOKE. THE ENGINE HAS
GOOD POWER.
2) THE TRANSMISSION IS A 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC AND IT WAS OPERATING VERY
WELL. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS WELL UP AND DOWN.
3) THERE IS BONDO AT THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL BEHIND THE WHEEL AT
THE BOTTOM. THE PAINT IS BUBBLING SLIGHTLY (THIS COULD INDICATE RUST UNDER
THE BUBBLES). THE LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL HAS A NEW PIECE PUT IN FRONT OF
THE WHEEL AND BEHIND THE WHEEL AND THERE IS SLIGHT BONDO IN THESE LOCATIONS.
THERE IS NO VISIBLE RUST AND THE GLASS AND CHROME ARE IN GOOD CONDITION.
4) THERE IS SURFACE RUST ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE AS NOTED IN VARIOUS
PHOTOS. THERE IS SOME UNDERCOATING WHICH IS GOOD. THE FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE
ARE BOTH IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.
5) THE HEADLINER, DASH AND CARPET ARE ALL IN GOOD CONDITION. THE SEATS
ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. THERE WERE NO FLAWS TO COMMENT ON IN THE INTERIOR.
NOTE: THE PHOTO OF THE REGISTRATION IS BLURRY AND THE INSPECTOR WILL
NOT BE ABLE TO RETURN WITHIN A DECENT TIME TO OBTAIN A CLEAR SHOT. SHOULD YOU WISH TO PURSUE THIS VEHICLE, IT IS
SUGGESTED YOU OBTAIN A CLEAR COPY TO VERIFY IT IS CLEAR, ACCURATE (VIN MATCHES
VEHICLE), AND ABLE TO BE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT A PROBLEM.
NOTE: A PHOTO OF THE TITLE HAS BEEN FURNISHED BY THE SELLER. IT APPEARS TO HAVE A PREVIOUS LIEN THAT HIS
BEEN RELEASED.
Click on
the following links to see photos:
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
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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
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before he or she buys the car. Buying this car based on this report alone is
completely at the consumers’ own risk.
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does not drive the vehicle but will be in the passenger seat with the owner, or
a person authorized by the owner, to do the actual driving. We simply give you
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We like to say that the
Independent Inspector is like having your best friend look at a vehicle for you
when you can't physically look at the vehicle yourself. It's the next best
thing to being there. The Independent Inspector is working for the buyer in
this instance.
We are dealing with vehicles
that are 40 years old or older in many cases. If you contract for an inspection
you must understand that the Independent Inspector will NOT find
everything wrong on a particular vehicle. If a vehicle has a leak that is not
constant (often called seeping,) the Independent Inspector might not detect it.
He will not find every problem on a vehicle. Often these vehicles have far
more Bondo in them than can be detected in a visual inspection. What this
service should be used for is to make sure that a vehicle that is advertised as
being in No. 2 condition is not in fact a No. 4 condition vehicle. In other
words, the Independent Inspector will help to determine if you are buying a
vehicle that was grossly misrepresented based on its condition class and
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The contents of this report
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what might occur to the vehicle, nor do we have control of parts that may be on
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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.