Question: How to inspect a new purchase

After all the years the A bodies have been out, they are NOT going to be close to their original tolerances. The best you can do, on your own is get out the trusty measuring sticks and check it out. On the professional level, you can take it to an I-car body shop and let them check it out but be prepared to wait and have money in your pocket. Just my .02.

Bill S.