damaged 540/6. Why not answer the guy's questions?

[Demian Trubey <trubey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Regardless my personal experience with salvaged cars...
Here is what you should be looking for:
First remove all trim panels in the affected area like the sill plates,
the B pillar cover, pull back the carpet, consider removing the
passenger's seat if necessary.  Then just use you eyes.   The last
whiner who "answered" your question was spot on when he pointed out
differences exist between good and bad body work.  Good body work will
be evidenced by clean weld joints, in fact the best body shops would
have welded in new metal without any remnants of welding.  

Inspect the painted ares.  You mentioned the car was black, good- black
is very easy to see reflections in almost any light condition, look for
variances in the surface reflections as well as the quality of the prep
work: is there ANY sign of overspray or excess paint on adjacent
panels?  What about underneath the door handles?  Compare differences to
the left and right side of the vehicles... fasteners, are they the same
left and right?  

Lastly, if you are serious, do the homework.   Find the previous owner's
name and or address and give him or her a call.   Most likely if you
explain the situation, they will share with you the name and location of
the body shop.

Bottom line:   No salvage title, so if the car drives right, buy it.  
If you decide you can't live with the knowledge of the prior repairs,
sell it.  If you decide to pass, email me.

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