How to Restore a 1936 Chevy Coupe

A restored Chevy Coupe costs about $13,000. Chevy was a fierce competitor of Ford. Chevy and General Motors merged in 1916. Charles Nash was ousted as the president of the GM in a hostile take over. In 1923, Chevy automobiles began being shipped to Europe. The biggest failure of Chevy was the copper-cooled engine—-the result was a 100 percent recall.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Repair a Chevy car and realize this is never very expensive. In constant competition with Ford, Chevy even today takes great strides to make sure customers get the most for their money.

2. Strip the Chevy Coupe to the bare bones. Take the car down to the frame and then remove the engine.

3. Tear the frame down to the powdercoat. This will expose any cracks.

4. Check for cracks in the edges of the deck lid. Take special care to do a careful inspection.

5. Fix any cracks you find and then prepare the hood for stripping. Strip the hood and the rest of the car body.

6. Do all bodywork before you paint. This includes sanding off any old and peeled paint.

7. Make sure to find all the old damage on the body before you begin repairs. It is important that you know what the paint job will entail before you start.

Tips & Warnings

• Chevy classics are usually easy to find un-restored in all areas of the country.
• Don't spend a lot of money on the restoration of the Chevy Coupe—-the success of the car has always rested on its practicality of cost.

Resources

• Online classic car gallery
• Stories about restoring classic cars
• Restoration tips and techniques