72 Coupe

[bitsurfer001]

I am going to check out a 72 coupe that has been garaged for about 10 years. I plan to spin the motor and check the compression. What are the common failure points on this car and what warning signs/indications should I look for?
I will bring a fresh battery and some jumper cables. Most likely will not have the key for this pre-inspection. I plan to put it in neutral and "hot wire" it to spin the engine. The car is buried in a garage behind a 70 sedan, so it will be tough to get on the street. Any pointers on how/what to check out on this car would be appreciated.
This is a California car, and the body seem to be in pretty good shape. Interior is average, with rips in the driver's seat.
Assuming (oops, I used that word) that the body is rust free, average interior, motor spins and the compression is "good" and the owner has keys and title in hand....how much should I offer? I know that is a loaded question, but I need a price range.
I will pull off the valve cover and inspect the rocker arms and cam lobes...look at the CV joints, check for evidence of major oil leaks...again, any suggestions will be appreciated.
There are actually 3 hondas; 1 70 sedan, 1 72 coupe and 1 more in another garage I have yet to see. The 72 coupe has 12K miles on it and was manufactured in 9/72.
Thanks,
Pete

[TOM THIES]

Pete.  Stop what ever you are thinking of doing to start or turn over the engine.  Remember there has been NO oil on the parts for 10 years.  I could not find the file but one of the main guys here has put together a list of things to do when inspecting or turning over the engine.  I am sure they will chime in or you can look around.  it is here or over at anzhonda600owners here on yahoo.  Good luck and Welcome to the forums.  We have a great bunch of people here that can help you out.

> ----- Original Message -----
> From:
> bitsurfer001
> To:
> anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> Sent:
> Monday, May 30, 2011 12:15 PM
> Subject:
> [anzhonda600owners] 72
> Coupe
> I am going to check out a 72 coupe that has been garaged for about 10 > years. I plan to spin the motor and check the compression. What are the common > failure points on this car and what warning signs/indications should I look > for?
> I will bring a fresh battery and some jumper cables. Most likely > will not have the key for this pre-inspection. I plan to put it in neutral and > "hot wire" it to spin the engine. The car is buried in a garage behind a 70 > sedan, so it will be tough to get on the street. Any pointers on how/what to > check out on this car would be appreciated.
> This is a California car,
> and the body seem to be in pretty good shape. Interior is average, with rips > in the driver's seat.
> Assuming (oops, I used that word) that the body is
> rust free, average interior, motor spins and the compression is "good" and the > owner has keys and title in hand....how much should I offer? I know that is a > loaded question, but I need a price range.
> I will pull off the valve
> cover and inspect the rocker arms and cam lobes...look at the CV joints, check > for evidence of major oil leaks...again, any suggestions will be > appreciated.
> There are actually 3 hondas; 1 70 sedan, 1 72 coupe and 1
> more in another garage I have yet to see. The 72 coupe has 12K miles on it and > was manufactured in 9/72.
> Thanks,
> Pete

[mterrens]

Here it is, written by "main guy" Bill C.
http://www.honda600coupe.com/Assessing_ ... chase.html
Steve

> ----- Original Message -----
> From:
> TOM THIES
> To:
> anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> Sent:
> Monday, May 30, 2011 4:41 PM
> Subject:
> Re: [anzhonda600owners] 72
> Coupe
> Pete.  Stop what ever you are thinking of doing to start or turn > over the engine.  Remember there has been NO oil on the parts for 10 > years.  I could not find the file but one of the main guys here has put > together a list of things to do when inspecting or turning over the > engine.  I am sure they will chime in or you can look around.  it is > here or over at anzhonda600owners here on yahoo.  Good luck and Welcome > to the forums.  We have a great bunch of people here that can help you > out.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From:
> > bitsurfer001
> > To:
> > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent:
> > Monday, May 30, 2011 12:15
> > PM
> > Subject:
> > [anzhonda600owners] 72
> > Coupe
> > I am going to check out a 72 coupe that has been garaged for about 10 > > years. I plan to spin the motor and check the compression. What are the > > common failure points on this car and what warning signs/indications should > > I look for?
> > I will bring a fresh battery and some jumper cables.
> > Most likely will not have the key for this pre-inspection. I plan to put it > > in neutral and "hot wire" it to spin the engine. The car is buried in a > > garage behind a 70 sedan, so it will be tough to get on the street. Any > > pointers on how/what to check out on this car would be > > appreciated.
> > This is a California car, and the body seem to be in
> > pretty good shape. Interior is average, with rips in the driver's seat.
> > Assuming (oops, I used that word) that the body is rust free, average > > interior, motor spins and the compression is "good" and the owner has keys > > and title in hand....how much should I offer? I know that is a loaded > > question, but I need a price range.
> > I will pull off the valve cover
> > and inspect the rocker arms and cam lobes...look at the CV joints, check for > > evidence of major oil leaks...again, any suggestions will be > > appreciated.
> > There are actually 3 hondas; 1 70 sedan, 1 72 coupe and
> > 1 more in another garage I have yet to see. The 72 coupe has 12K miles on it > > and was manufactured in 9/72.
> > Thanks,
> > Pete

[bitsurfer001]

Steve-
Thanks for this information, I appreciate your time.
Pete

--- In
anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
, Steven Michelsen wrote:
> Here it is, written by "main guy" Bill C.
http://www.honda600coupe.com/Assessing_ ... chase.html
> Steve
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: TOM THIES
> To:
anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, May 30, 2011 4:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [anzhonda600owners] 72 Coupe
> Pete. Stop what ever you are thinking of doing to start or turn over the engine. Remember there has been NO oil on the parts for 10 years. I could not find the file but one of the main guys here has put together a list of things to do when inspecting or turning over the engine. I am sure they will chime in or you can look around. it is here or over at anzhonda600owners here on yahoo. Good luck and Welcome to the forums. We have a great bunch of people here that can help you out.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: bitsurfer001
> To:
anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, May 30, 2011 12:15 PM
> Subject: [anzhonda600owners] 72 Coupe
> I am going to check out a 72 coupe that has been garaged for about 10 years. I plan to spin the motor and check the compression. What are the common failure points on this car and what warning signs/indications should I look for?
> I will bring a fresh battery and some jumper cables. Most likely will not have the key for this pre-inspection. I plan to put it in neutral and "hot wire" it to spin the engine. The car is buried in a garage behind a 70 sedan, so it will be tough to get on the street. Any pointers on how/what to check out on this car would be appreciated.
> This is a California car, and the body seem to be in pretty good shape. Interior is average, with rips in the driver's seat.
> Assuming (oops, I used that word) that the body is rust free, average interior, motor spins and the compression is "good" and the owner has keys and title in hand....how much should I offer? I know that is a loaded question, but I need a price range.
> I will pull off the valve cover and inspect the rocker arms and cam lobes...look at the CV joints, check for evidence of major oil leaks...again, any suggestions will be appreciated.
> There are actually 3 hondas; 1 70 sedan, 1 72 coupe and 1 more in another garage I have yet to see. The 72 coupe has 12K miles on it and was manufactured in 9/72.
> Thanks,
> Pete