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@BlueHatGirlCarWash-ASMR

Жыл бұрын

The video is very attractive and very professional✌️

@romainepinnock7843

Жыл бұрын

Question ❓ what happened to the m.a.d detailing products

@worldoftanksblitzslushionx8827

Жыл бұрын

ARE YOU CRAZY CALL LOCKSMITHS THY MAKE A KEY FOR IT IN 10 MIN 60 CASH ITS SIMPLE OR DRILL TRUCK LOCK OUT FAST SCREW DRIVER POP IT OPEN THEN GET IN OVER BACK SEAT SIMPLE

@worldoftanksblitzslushionx8827

Жыл бұрын

WD40 FULL CAN AN HEAT IN LOCK AN STRIKERS INTO TJE WINDOW AN ALL OVER IT WILL COME LOOSE AN BANG IT ITS SIMPLE MY OLDS CUTTLASS A 1978 403 CAR SAT 10 YEARS ALL LOCKED UP DOORS I GOT THEM UNDONE JUST FEW MONTHS AGO ITS EASY GENERATION GETS IT DONE

@worldoftanksblitzslushionx8827

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSourOnion i live 25 min from detroit Don't call me buddy I can open them doors with WD40 an slapping an bumping panels an door an heat up with hit hot water an expand an open it I have over 20 plus cars An have 50s cars Tour ego land on your time Not mine Millennial

I actually really like the way it looked at the end. The car had this post apocalyptic vibe going for it. What a great find!

@Mark-sd7fc

29 күн бұрын

Yup clear coat that and drive the piss outta it

Sad that the owner let the car sit and get to this condition when financial problems occurred. If this 57 would have been sold to an enthusiast it would have been easy to restore at the time it was parked. So many other classics have been destroyed by the words; Someday I'm gonna restore it! Love watching your clean-ups from NC. I used to live in Mentor, Ohio.

@lakemaniac

Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure he hid it so as not to declare it when he went bankrupt

@earlputnal9124

Жыл бұрын

You don't clean a vehicle that far gone. You disman it and restore it.

@vincemajestyk9497

Жыл бұрын

@@lakemaniac There's a difference between 'business' and 'personal' assets. Besides, back then they didn't really go through a deep dive on things like 'old' cars. Could have just transferred it to a wife or family member. I would be more inclined to think it was a divorce issue than bankruptcy.

@vincemajestyk9497

Жыл бұрын

@@earlputnal9124 I thought it was pointless too. Not like it really came around. Probably wasn't even worth that superstars plane ticket ride. I probably coulda done that in my backyard. Well you know, EVERYBODY"S got a channel these days for their extended 15 minutes. Detail channels, Will it run channels, Garage, speedshop, fabshop channels. you name it. All looking for that sponsorship. The audience attetion span and pool of watchers is getting diluted thin.

@WDDetailing

Жыл бұрын

We're doing what we can to bring her somewhat back to life!

I remember as a kid, seeing a new one of these, same color with yellow highlites. For some reason, I've never forgotten that car. The 57 was truly a beautiful machine .

Enjoyed the video. Here is some help with the door, trunk, ignition, and glovebox locks. I grew up and worked in my Dad's Chevrolet dealership and having built up a 55 Chevy Convertible in 1971 that had been in a ditch for several years, I knew how to get keys for the car. We had a master set of keys that worked for all GM cars. You usually had to try a lot of them, but once you found one that worked, you could unlock the lock, remove the lock cylinder, get the four digit code from the lock, and use that to cut the correct key. Some people just had us cut a copy from the master and didn;t worry about the correct code. We had four or five rings of master keys. They worked great on all of these cars, but were not longer useful when the steering column locks came about. It has been so long ago, I don't remember, but I think that they worked through 1967. As I remember, the door and ignition are the same and trunk and glovebox are another code. If you can find a dealer that has been in business for a long time, you can probably get them to help you with the master key set. Hope this helps.

This car definitely deserves a full restoration to glory!!

Pretty crazy before and after. Hopefully someone can fully restore it and enjoy it.

@Jennifer-yy2ri

Жыл бұрын

Thats my Hope for almost every car i see in this tipe of videos😅

@violettheorgangrinder

Жыл бұрын

@@Jennifer-yy2ri type*, not tipe

@Jennifer-yy2ri

Жыл бұрын

@@violettheorgangrinder i m Sorry i dont know english very well

@THROTTLEPOWER

Жыл бұрын

So true Mike!

@teddybear4020

Жыл бұрын

i reallly hope to see a resore vid to theses type of vids.. pleases provide updates to them .

My dad was a Cadillac & Oldsmobile dealer in Michigan (1946-1996)...I recall that you could take the engine number to any GM dealer and get a key "cut" for both the passenger doors and trunk (square key: doors, round key: trunk). Good luck.

@brianjschumer

Ай бұрын

Actually square key is ignition..round key is doors and trunk..(my C 2 Corvette).

C'mon rookies, that year Chevy has some of the easiest locks to pick that were ever made.

This was my dream car when I was a kid. HotWheels cars, model kits, posters, everything was '57 Chevy! This baby looks pretty much all there and hopefully she gets some new love and put back on the road.

A locksmith probably could've gotten you inside. Great job as always!

@stopcreepingyouweirdo

Жыл бұрын

A proper Lishi tool lets you be your own locksmith with zero knowledge

@painexotic3757

Жыл бұрын

Literally my first thought lol

@ncfriend5233

Жыл бұрын

To get in the car - a small person could have gone in the half open window, removed the interior door panel, then removed the lock mechanism.

@carsonn73

Жыл бұрын

I'd ask Derek over at vice grip garage if he has any tips on getting those doors open

@XxorangeslicesxX

Жыл бұрын

1 drill the lock use a slide hammer to pull the body and fish the rod out for the latch. 2. I have a little nephew, a bumper jack, and a block of wood.

Why don’t you take all the debris off the car outside where you got it???

@microsoilenhancersinspirey5750

24 күн бұрын

Cause that’s not as cool as making the video longer by taking it off and in a shop and carrying out in trash cans instead of blowing the trash off with a blower in the yard it came from!. Ha! SMH!!

@charliemaira9137

23 күн бұрын

Paint is going to be polished anyway I would of used a soft brush with a concentrated soap and scrubbed the car first

Any 57 Chevy Bel Air is worthy of restoring.

@user-iy1qi7nr8f

7 күн бұрын

Try using a coat Hanger

Great job cleaning the outside of that ‘57 Chevy. It’s ashamed that it was adorned and cared for most of its life and then just severely neglected. Hopefully it is still solid enough to be brought back by someone who appreciates such a beautiful and iconic car. I mean, it’s a 57 Chevy 2 door Hardtop. One of the best looking cars GM ever produced.

@vernebrown4441

Жыл бұрын

You are right., it's a 2door hardtop, as a sportcoupe is a 4 doorhardtop, I have one

Hopefully you opted NOT TO CUT THROUGH THE DOOR to gain access. It would have been easier to force the window down - clear debris from inside and fumigate for critters and insects, then crawl through window into the cab and dismantle the door panel to actuate the locking mechanism to open both doors.

@WDDetailing

Жыл бұрын

We didn't cut the doors :)

@user-gr7om5sy5d

Жыл бұрын

Полностью с вами согласен.

@bobr2959

Жыл бұрын

@@WDDetailing What about if you get in it through the window and kick on the door while someone else is holding /pullling on the outside door handle? What ever breaks was already broken anyway.

@xippzap

Жыл бұрын

The next time you run into this problem simply pop the trunk lock out and enter through the rear seat cavity to pop open the doors...Think fellas think.

@zoob7

Жыл бұрын

Could unlock that car in about five minutes with a wire coathanger these old cars had simple locks put hook at the end then push it past weather strip on door down to lock and hook lock button pull up an inch Presto there would be so many old school guys laughing that you couldn't get into an old Chevy

All of that vegetation on the car is actually great, ready-to-go garden mulch!! Use it guys! Great project. Astonishing results.

This thing deserves a complete off the frame restoration. What an absolute shame this car was neglected like this. The 57 is my favorite of those three years.

Word of advice: if you ever pick something out of a garage, always look around for extra parts. Most people buy new parts for vehicles and don't have time to put them on so they just sit on shelves. It will cost less because most owners will just throw them in the deal just so they don't have extra parts left behind.

@Bob-oc2xp

Жыл бұрын

True story there. Sold my restored 57' Bel Air with the original and running 283 in the bay along with a machine shop rebuilt and cammed 58' 283, complete carb to pan, with billet and SS add ons, extra doors, trim, original front spindles and brakes, a rebuilt 400 turbo transmission, wheels, wide whites. Everything 57' Chevy went with the deal. $30,000.00 worth of car and parts for 38,500.00, asked 40,000.00. Still regret to this day.

I would have entertained asking a lock smith to pop the locks and had a key cut for it, one alternative is to flood the mechanism by prying the door card slightly and pumping WD40 inside , and the door locks , and spraying the door seam to cover the striker . Had a EH Holden Special which jammed on me in the same way also utilised a old hair dryer to heat and expand at the same time .

A wonderful find, well done guys, even in this condition the car looks very chic, they knew how to make high-quality and beautiful cars before!😌

I own a '57 Bel Air. Sport Coupe, red, built 327 with a turbo 350 transmission. Definitely puts a smile on my face seeing this video, great job cleaning it up.

Real nice. Hopefully y’all will continue content on what happens next. I’m ready to see more progress and I’m hoping to see it restored and drivable again.

Jason's straight up awesome. Really enjoyed having him help you out with this detailing job.

My very favorite car Chevrolet ever made!! Love, love, love it!!! Maybe you could have gotten one of those old window openers from a cop! Great job guys!!!

que satisfação ver isso. carros de verdade voltando a vida .

You guys should collaborate with Vice Grip Garage. You find it, detail it. Derek gets it running and drives it. That would be sweet!

@WDDetailing

Жыл бұрын

We tried reaching out with no response :/

@chrislight4325

Жыл бұрын

@@WDDetailing we’ll all have to start leaving comments on his channel. Fan pressure! 😉

@dezznutz3743

Жыл бұрын

Vice Grip isnt who you go to to get a car restored. He saves cares, he doesnt restore them like this Chevy deserves. There are tons of Tri-5 experts out there, even on Youtbe.

I loved 57 Chevys since I was a little kid. This car is so beautiful and still has great potential. Hopefully you can get the doors open eventually. Great video and amazing work as usual guys. Happy New Year!

@CrazyWillie01

Жыл бұрын

My Love has been the 56 Chevy , and after 50 years ( I’m 60) I just Horse traded , for A1956 Chevrolet, 2 Door wagon , handy man wagon , no motor or trans , but here I go

You started with a very good car… Yes it was left in a garage which protected it for years Yup the garbage went to crap but it took years.. It was cover with all kinds of stuff… But I did not see corrosion and rust holes .. Saved just in time.. You guys did a wonderful job to make it great… I understand the guy who put it in the garage… It’s his beauty.. hopefully one day he can recover.. You don’t sell your best dog or horse .. Hats off to the first owner and to you for making her great again

Uma restauração completa seria o ideal. Saudações do Brasil!

That must be RJ's signature! The "pop it back" roof 😉 He's always proud after fixing it!

@WDDetailing

Жыл бұрын

It seems to be hahaha

Just joined the channel from UK Scotland and cannot wait to see the car fully restored after watching the follow on video to this and have subbed also to the Layton channel. A truly stunning car in silver and what a find, can't wait. Thanks both channels involved.

Without breaking a window, I would soak the keyhole with pb blaster. Also, I'd spray the lock mechanism with it as well. I'd resoak it a few times. If it won't unlock then I'd try a slim jim which would bypass the lock and handle mechanism. You could also pull the window out of its guide and drop it inside the door to gain access from the inside.

Esse carro é uma relíquia, muito lindo.

That 57 Chevy deserves its own channel. Sorry to see what happened to it. I hope someone can partner with the owner to get it properly restored.

I'd drill out the lock in the trunk, pull off the back seat, remove the do0or panels and cover the lock mechanism with rust remover. Great video, really impressed witht he results!

@born_again_torinos

Жыл бұрын

That is just what I was going to say.

@SpeedyCamryLT

Жыл бұрын

Not even call a locksmith

@TheCatOfAges

Жыл бұрын

Dont use rust remover, use penetrating oil, and you cant get through the back seat via the trunk, its the other way around.

@born_again_torinos

Жыл бұрын

@@TheCatOfAges I've gone through the trunk to the interior several times over the years. When the seat back is still bolted in, that is when it becomes a problem. The old cars I've owned, usually they have had the seats out and don't bother bolting the rear seat back down and I can just lift it out from inside the trunk.

@TheCatOfAges

Жыл бұрын

@Born Again Torinos maybe ive just gotten unlucky.

So sad to see such a beautiful car was left to rot for such a long time...i always dream to own that model.

Um clássico voltando aos seus melhores dias, muito legal!

A break in kit is a must have I always carry one on me and especially with the windows already down a bit would've been super easy to get inside

@gordondafoe3516

3 ай бұрын

Slim Jim for sure!

You guys started 2023 strong💪🏻… just a quick questions: “how often do you replace the detailing brushes?”

@josebajonero5118

Жыл бұрын

I’m a detailer as well. And I usually replace them like every 5 months. Around there. But if one of them is really wasted than for sure I will replace it.

@WDDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Wait til you see what else we have in store for you guys! Lots of sick stuff coming. & we clean them after every single detail, and replace them every few months

Man what a beautiful car the lines on this car are like no other

Amazing start to finish. Hard to believe all that from a very thorough cleaning 😮

To open a door, grab the partial open window at the top and firmly push it up and down several times to loosen the window regulator, then it should push down. Or use a metal clothes hanger or a firm piece of wire to reach inside the window to grab the door handle. Hook onto the inside door handle and pull up, and the door will open, even if the lock button is down. Nice find!

@maggs131

Жыл бұрын

Sitting for years letting the elements get down inside? The window regulator and latch mechanism are gone

@davidsantos8206

Жыл бұрын

The lock mechanism was rusted to the striker. They could get into the car, through the window, but they could free up the rusted door lock mechanism. Didn't you watch the entire video

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I recall as a kid crawling into back seat from the trunk. A small metal vinyl [or fabric barrier] is there. You can unscrew it (then push the back seat forward and punch out the cardboard fabric) for access in many older cars.The separation from trunk when inside the passenger compartment is often an illusion.

@OCEANSIDEGANGBUSTER

Жыл бұрын

And BTW that car is a real keeper. A Genuine honey. Restore it as it was and you're driving sheer gold.

I would have broken the passenger window, remove door panel , taken the door handle assembly apart. Sacrificing the door panel and glass are 2 pieces that are available for replacement. Gotta be done sooner or later.

Seems like the 15 years of moss actually saves some of the spots of paint and chrome or am I wrong? Also consider a double collaboration with Vice Grip Garage to get the doors open and potentially get it running. A double/follow up video would be amazing.

@WDDetailing

Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely correct! And we may have to give vice grips a call!

@chrispalmer9838

Жыл бұрын

@@WDDetailing He'll get it running and drive it home...

@fredrikjacobsson25

Жыл бұрын

@@chrispalmer9838 yeah if someone can do that its ´Derrek Or Mortski Repair. No engine is a problem for them

@stephanieestes4408

Жыл бұрын

Moss creates carbonic acid underneath the mat, dissolving the surface it sits on. Not good for metal or the paint on it.

@bobbanasiewicz61

Жыл бұрын

Lock Smith

unlike a modern car, the door striker/latch mechanism is mounted outside of the door, not inside of it. So Yes, spraying Deep Creep or PB Blaster might have helped. if you got the door panel "off"...you could spray into the door to the rods and clevis's to help get it unlocked. Pulling up on the inside handle while pulling up on the door lock would have been a thing also.

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eventhough i am not from the land of the free, nor am i a chevy guy ( have an 73 olds tho ) this chevy deserves to be restored ( literally tears of wishing she will be fine )...i hope it will share its chevy thunder to that person who deserves this...

Always a pleasure watching you all detail cars especially these types of classics ✊🏾🔥

@WDDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

I love watching these transformations. Unfortunately the paint is so far gone on this car, it almost makes it look worse when you polish it because it really highlights all the humidity blisters and other flaws in the paint. Awesome video still. Love my Chevys!

@WDDetailing

Жыл бұрын

True... It'll need to be sand blasted and repainted but then again, the whole car will most likely be redone

My first car at age 16 was a 1957 BelAir 2-door hardtop. The car in the video is a 210, which is much more rare than a BelAir. BelAirs have gold "Vs" on the trunk lid and hood, gold inserts in the top of the front fenders, BelAir strips in the rear, BelAir script on the rear quarter panels and other upgrades. Look up a 1957 BelAir photo and you will immediately see the differences.

Looks like this is going to be a fun one. It is a '57, but it is not a Bel Air. It is a series 210, which is the mid-line. Still, it is a sport coupe. The Bel Air was just trim differences, mostly. Good luck with the car! BTW, just shinny into the car via the open window. Raise the door latch handle and kick the snot out of the door, going outward. The door latch handle will unlock the mechanism, Will take persuasion, but should work. Better to wreck an already shot door panel than cut a door! Wet sanding is detailing 101.

Awesome job! Would love to see a part 2 of the interior of you can get a locksmith to open th doors!

Marvellous job. A huge effort. Well done guys.

Found your channel recently, congratulations on getting your first million subscribers. Really enjoy your content and learning from you guys! Great Job!

Dudes! Super awesome content!! Just a word of advice though from a retired Chief Building Engineer (operations) … when using any big RPM pot tool … put on safety glasses. 🙏 I have seen too many loss time accidents from power tool use in my career! 💙

You guys put a lot of work into this even though it had a bunch of rust all over it it looks good I hope that you can find somebody that I'll fully restore it and that you'll track the history of the restoration with pictures and video

For those lock components idk recommend Seafoam deep creep, it works wonders for getting rusty parts free.

@derpydog1008

Жыл бұрын

Deep creep is the shit man. Love that stuff.

@maggs131

Жыл бұрын

The window regulator, locks st latches are probably long beyond saving.

I love the beautiful shades of grey on that vehicle, amazing restoration

I use the rust remover a lot at work, it works better when you wet the material and agitate first.

A good keymaker could make you a key to the doors. If its doesnt work, try getting in to the trunk, from there you can access the back of the backseat. I think it should be able to remove by lifting it up and out

@TheCatOfAges

Жыл бұрын

They are bolted in, not easily removed. They have the window open

If someone had the money the bel air would be a cool car to refurbished great vlog as always

@WDDetailing

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure someone would love to take this project on!

I read many comments suggesting removing the front fenders. I am not sure about 55-57 Chevys, but many front fenders on older GM vehicles i have worked on seem to always have one bolt that cannot be removed at the top and rear of the fender that cannot be removed without having the doors in an open position. Just a thought. A quick glance at a new replacement fender would tell the story before taking things apart.

Growing up, one of the cars my folks had was a 1957 Chevy Two Ten station wagon. It was such a cool car!!

You couldn't get into a 57 with one window rolled down a one cracked open 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I'm wondering if this is a 210 instead of a BelAir? Yes they made 2 H.T.'s back then in both series. Would a bent coat hanger unlock it or was the doors "frozen" shut by rust?

@WDDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Frozen shut by dust unfortunately

@dezznutz3743

Жыл бұрын

@@WDDetailing Dust? You mean rust, right? Hes also right, its NOT a Bel-Air, its a 210.

@bobdittloff5966

Жыл бұрын

Definatly a 210

What i would do is put a sun roof in in either a pop up or electric. This will give the car a convertible feel. While still having a roof. Like the tee top on a trans am I LOVE IT

All these beautiful old cars don't deserve this destiny 😥 May someone like to restore them.

A strong wire coat hanger.

@davidsantos8206

Жыл бұрын

The lock mechanism was rusted shut to the striker. No wire coat hanger will solve that. Penetrating oil (PB Blaster) and let soak

Another amazing detail good job guys

@WDDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Was that a trick question? I think I would have either crawled through the passenger door open window or just reached in and used the handle. But hey you got good engagement for the KZread algorithm. The trunks also open with a screwdriver. Crawl through the backseat.

Take an aquarium air pump tube and aim for the catch. Set up a Chinese 12V pump and run vinegar over the catch mechanism for...a few days? Look, it works!

Why even bother cleaning those rotten tires? They need to be replaced...whole thing needs a restoration...I washed my truck before disassembly, but I sure didn't detail it...there will be plenty of time for that once she's wearing a fresh coat of paint...this is all overkill on something that needs a full restoration & a new paint job & rechroming...bet that floorboard has some good rust holes in it too from not being stored properly...how long did it take to grow that moss? 30 years...background music is hideous...I'd rather hear the tools going...

AutoZone or advanced Auto what ever u have near you sells an air bag kit to get into cars that are locked. All you do is put the airbag in between the door and you basically pump it like someone takes your blood pressure and it slowly cracks the door open to where you could take like a hook and pop the lock on inside.

I have some questions and answers for you. Car title signed over or is it going back to the owner? Where did you find this thing? Because I may have found that car ahead of you without actually realizing it. Now for the answers. To get into the car you will have pull the door panels, first getting it open. I noticed your boy there was able to get his arm in to pop the roof dent mostly out. So, that means you should be able to reach the door handle on the inside. Problem is rust and lever being stuck. The lever usually on this connects via rods to pull the door latch mechanism for release, sometimes a rope or other mechanism for some cars. From the inside pull the locks up if you can, WD40 around the lock plunger hole and in the key holes. Get the WD40 nozzle down the window tracks and hose around. If you lift up and then push the window back down it might free itself up on the track. The more room you have to spray WD40 in there the better. Do the same with the handles on the outside, get that WD40 in there anyway you can. You want to lift up and push down the locking plungers as much as you can without destroying them. Bang lightly with your hand around the door handles on the outside, you are basically trying to knock loose as much of whatever is in there holding up the mechanisms. Its been a long time since I worked on a 50's chev, however if you can get those door lock plungers to operate and free up the latch for regular open you are halfway there. The door handles on the outside should be riveted in place and if those rivets have rusted enough, you might be able to pry the handles and door latch switch off giving you access to, very carefully mind you, giving you access, to, yep thats right, hose more wd40 in there. If you can manage to remove the chrome strips from the top of the door near the windows without destroying stuff doing it, you will have even more access. Its a hose and let sit kind of deal. If you can get a door handle and open button out of the way you may be able to grab ahold of the interior line or metal rod to actuate the latch mechanism. You could also use what I call a slip key, it patterns as you stick it into the key hole there, you then take a blank key and file it down to match, you now have an effective jiggler key. Or, since your boy was able to get his entire arm in there, with clearance to smack the dent out, then, you might be lying.

Locksmith?

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To get into to old cars, all you had to do was just tap on the door handle with a rubber mallet till the push down lock shimmied its way up from the vibrations 👍🏽

I have been in your position, and I called a locksmith to open the door. Well worth the cost. Also, this is not a Bel-Air; it is a "Two-Ten" or "210" - no filigreed aluminum trim panel on the rear quarter; hash marks on front fenders are silver (on Bel-Airs they are gold).

It looked amazing at the end, great detailing, the cleaning of the vehicle was also amazing, unfortunately where I live, we’re banned from using cleaning materials, just in case it gets into the water system.

Keystone wheels are pretty but unfortunately do not stand up to neglect very well. Hope can bring this one back to cruiser status. Good luck!

First of all: my guesstimation of the moss probably would have grown between 15 to 20 years after the car was parked it all depends on when the whole garage fell down. Second of all: I probably would have drilled out the locks, and after I finished the interior, I would have bought new locks to fix the ones that I drilled a whole through. I hope you fixed the rust on the hood because it didn't look so pretty with a big rusted place on the hood.

cleaning a dirty car for 30 years is unheard of. You did a good job

There are a number of ways to get in to a 57 Chevy first would be through the trunk because the backseat just lifts up and I have had to go through the trunk many times on a 56 which is the same as the 57. Also, they make a little flat bar that you can slip down Right next to the window and pull up on the lock mechanism. Or I noticed that the window was partway down and at that point you could force that window down by just moving it back-and-forth and it will go down so that you can grab the inside door handle anybody that has driven those cars knows how to get into them without a key in about 60 seconds.

PB Blaster! Spray everything rusted. Spray inside door locks. Use sandpaper, wire brush, file. Anything to remove the rust. Spray again. Scrub again. Spray again. Door lock should start to loosen up. Keep working it and eventually it will free up.

Soap filled brillo pads will do a better job than sandpaper wont scratch either if you use them lightly with hot water ❤❤❤

I would like to see the video with the internal cleaning of the car. I was disappointed, but the exterior work was excellent!

This 1957 Chevrolet is still circulating in Cuba like the first day and it is one of my favorites, along with the 1955 and 1956

Try using Kroil on the door mechanisms, spray in through the key hole and anywhere else you can get at it, I havent seen anything that it doesn't work on. Spary and let it set for 5-10 minutes and give it a try. I first saw it being used in the off shore oil industry.

500,000 WOW WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT BACK IN THE DAY - WELL DONE LADS!!!!!

Get a can of liquid wrench and drown the door lock mechanism a couple times. That stuff is amazing.

Try the trunk lock. Call a locksmith to pick the lock, if he can. Once in the trunk you should be able to get the rear seat back off and gain entrance. You mat have to sacrifice the trunk lock if needed...

That car is a 2 door Hardtop, worth saving for sure

Nice job. Lucky they used some thick layers of tough paint back then.

Very cool how you did the before and after and I was also wondering if that car was called the Hudson Hornet

This is undoubtedly a great barn find. As rough as the car is, it is an intact '57 Chevy with all the major pieces. The car has value, and someone WILL buy it and restore it. It get pulling it out of its grave and washing off the grime, but I don't get the detailing considering the state of the rest of the vehicle.

Oooooman the car looks good 👍!! Had the thought for using the Wet Sand Paper and Stealwool what sizes were they is that car in for wanting but did not take !!!! Striker INCORPORATED

Drives me crazy to see beautiful cars rotting away in old barns etc.

A slimjim (not the beef jerky strip) but a narrow piece of spring steel about 1-18 inches long with a notch about two inches from the bottom. Inserted between the window felt and the glass. the notes hook on the lock rods. A metal coat hanger straightened out inserted between the glass and door frame (depending) with a loop on the end to hook onto the locking mechanism on the top of the inside door frame. An older established locksmith should also have a set of GM master keys. Narragansett Bay