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1957 Chevy Big Window Truck - Heavy Metal Breakdown

1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
Here Carmen uses a pneumatic... 
   
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1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
Here Carmen uses a pneumatic die grinder with a 4-inch cutoff wheel to get into tighter spots.
1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
To handle the factory spot... 
   
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1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
To handle the factory spot welds, Carmen uses an electric drill with a drill bit large enough to cut out the spot weld.
1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
With the rusted piece cut... 
   
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1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
With the rusted piece cut out and the spot welds drilled, it's time to remove it from the cab.
1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
Here's how the running board... 
   
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1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
Here's how the running board (cab step) appeared after it was precisely cut and removed.
1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
Here's the new replacement... 
   
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1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
Here's the new replacement part from Tucker's-ain't it purty?
1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
An extremely rusted hinge... 
   
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1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
An extremely rusted hinge pocket is typical for a Tri-Five Chevy.
1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
The first step to cutting... 
   
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1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
The first step to cutting out and removing the hinge pocket is to carefully measure off and mark where the cuts should be made.
1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
The next step after cutting... 
   
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1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
The next step after cutting the old piece off is to put the new replacement part into position and retain it with Vise- Grips.
1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
Here's how the hinge pocket... 
   
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1957 Chevy Big Window Truck
Here's how the hinge pocket should look.

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