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.
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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.
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Strip the Chevy Coupe to the bare bones. Take the car down to the frame and then remove the engine.
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Tear the frame down to the powdercoat. This will expose any cracks.
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Check for cracks in the edges of the deck lid. Take special care to do a careful inspection.
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Fix any cracks you find and then prepare the hood for stripping. Strip the hood and the rest of the car body.
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Do all bodywork before you paint. This includes sanding off any old and peeled paint.
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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.
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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.
