Friday, November 8, 2013
How to Repair Rust on the Rear of a 1957 Chevrolet Truck
Rust can appear on all areas of a car or truck. The 1957 Chevrolet truck is a classic car that can be very prone to rust because of its age. The rear of a truck is exposed to many dents, bumps and scratches. This leads to the rust-proof coating on the truck to wear off more easily, leaving the rear more susceptible to rusting. Rust is an electrochemical process in which the molecules of water and metal combine to create rust. Fixing rust on the rear of a Chevy truck prevents the rust from spreading and causing more serious damage like rust-holes, which can interfere with the operation of the truck.
Instructions
- 1
Scrub off the rust on the rear of the car with a scrubbing pad or wire brush. This gets rid of any surface rust.
2Put on rubber gloves to protect hands when using rust removers. Rust removers use very strong acids to dissolve rust. These acids include oxalic acid and phosphoric acid.
3Pour rust remover onto a scrubbing pad. Scrub the remover into the rust and let stand for about 5 minutes or for the length of time suggested on the label.
4Wipe away the rust remover with a rag or cloth.
5Apply a rust-proof primer with a paintbrush. This stops any further rusting on the rear of the truck.
6Apply touch-up paint to necessary areas of the rear of the truck.
Friday, October 25, 2013
How to Install Weatherstripping in a 1957 Chevy
You can install weatherstripping on your 57 Chevy right from your home garage. You need a few inexpensive supplies that can be purchased from any auto parts store. Replacing the weatherstripping on a Chevy improves the seal between the door and the frame of the car. Weatherstripping prevents air and moisture from entering the car. Over time weatherstripping will crack and lose its ability to seal the door properly.
Instructions
- 1
Locate the clips holding the weatherstripping to the Chevy. Remove the clips with needle-nose pliers and put them in your pocket for later reinstallation.
2Slide the weatherstripping off the door frame channel using your hands.
3Apply degrease agent to a towel and wipe it on the door frame along the weatherstripping channel. This will remove all grease and dirt.
4Slide the new weatherstripping onto the weatherstrip channel.
5Reattach the clips to the weatherstripping and door frame by pushing them over the stripping and snapping them onto the Chevys door frame.