Checking Out a Car, what should I take?!

[ryoojin83]

Ok, I'm driving an hour to see a 240Z. Wondering if I should take some tools to check it out...

Like a compression gage?

or something like that?

he said it burns a little oil, so i thought it would be good to check the compression. anything else I should take with me?!

I know to look for rust in the Frame Rails, Floors, Hatch, Battery Tray, and Rockers, any other ideas? here is a link to pictures of the carhttp://12-215-46-46.client.mchsi.com:8080/240z/

Engine looks a little burnt. but who knows... thanks for your time!

~Matt

EDIT: don't think it matters but I'm told it's a '73 and has round tops. (plus for me!)

EDIT2: OH! one more thing, he said he wasn't sure how good the breaks were, wondering what lines I should check. THANKS!

[ryoojin83]

ok...not to much action here...

here is what someone suggested from another site.

Compression tester

magnet (for filler)

flash light

socket wrench for spart plugs

[beandip]

I have a question for you . Say the engine has a low compression on one or two cylinders, will you pass on the car ? This is an old car with at least 100,000 miles on it . In all likely hood it will need a rebuild in the near future especially if it is driven hard. I would be more concerned about the rust than any thing else , this is what is going to be the major cost factor to repair. You can find a good engine at a bone yard for $500.00 , Replacing one floor pannel and a little other rust repair , if repaired properly , will cost double that. I noticed that there are no bumpers . If you are to buy them the rear alone is about 700.00 new if you can find one. what is with the battery in the passanger compartment ? Look under the carpet at the metal floors not the jute or the carpet , poke it with a screw driver fron the inside and from under the car to see if it is solid. If it has been repaired accept only new metal that has been welded in place , no fiberglass !! Or screwed in pannels. The engine looks dirty but ok, one thing is that you will be able to see any leaks because they havent been cleaned off. It looks like a car that has just been a driver for someone .

[ryoojin83]

Thanks for the insight.

Sorry If i came off rude with my second message.

I will definatly be checking for rust. I've been reading alot about the body problems. thanks!