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Chevy Bodywork Techniques

Auto bodywork is often the most difficult task in a restoration or customization of a car. If done right, the Chevy can look like it came right off the showroom floor decades earlier or display an amazing level of creativity and give a car that one-of-a-kind look. Whether it is customizing auto body panels, door panels or repairing fiberglass body panels, we’ll try to cover each of these topics in detail to help you turn your Chevy into a work of art.
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1972 Chevrolet Nova Hood Replacement - The Cover-Up 1972 Chevrolet Nova Hood Replacement - The Cover-Up
2-Inch Cowl Hood Makeover on a '72 Nova more
1973 Chevy Camaro Wide Wheel Tub Install - Project F73 - More Meat To The Street 1973 Chevy Camaro Wide Wheel Tub Install - Project F73 - More Meat To The Street
It's been said on many occasions, often by the losing drivers, that an autocross or open track event essentially becomes a tire race when a... more
Installing Billet Hood Hinges - Modern Alignment - CHP Step By Step Installing Billet Hood Hinges - Modern Alignment - CHP Step By Step
Just as the shocks, bushings, and springs in a vehicle's suspension will degrade over the years, other components-door strikers and even... more
DIY Body Panel Prep - CHP Step By Step DIY Body Panel Prep - CHP Step By Step
Check out how easy it is to prep your body panels. Simple diy sanding, stripping, and primer work can save you time and money. more
1966 Chevy El Camino Body Repair & Hood Install - Uncovered 1966 Chevy El Camino Body Repair & Hood Install - Uncovered
Our 1966 Chevy El Camino gets some much need body work. The guys at Rubio's Autobody went to work fixing every panel and installing a new... more
1973 Chevy Camaro RS Front Bumper & Cowl Hood Face Lift - Mug Shot 1973 Chevy Camaro RS Front Bumper & Cowl Hood Face Lift - Mug Shot
We give our 1973 Chevy Camaro a new look with a RS bumper and grille face lift. Also we swap out the home made cowl hood with a Harwood one. more
Repairing Fiberglass Panels - Glass Act Repairing Fiberglass Panels - Glass Act
CHP takes a look at repairing fiberglass body panels more
1971 Chevrolet Camaro Body Rebuild - Drawn And Quartered 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Body Rebuild - Drawn And Quartered
Chevy High Performance tech article on doing bodywork to a 1971 chevy camaro. Find all the details inside Chevy High Performance Magazine. more
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Chevrolet Corvette Review in-depth reviews on the new Chevrolet Corvette, featuring test drives, comparisons, options, features and more. The 2011 Corvette is equipped with a V8 engine, generating 505 horsepower, and it has drivers side crash test ratings of 8 stars and passengers side crash test ratings of 8 stars.

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