Pour one out for this 1952 Chevrolet two-door sedan. It’s completely filthy and exhibits proof of a crash in some unspecified time in the future in its lengthy life, but it surely’s what you possibly can’t see that issues most. After sitting on a concrete barn flooring for the final 48 years, its body is rotten.

This Chevy is destined for the crusher, but it surely’s not going to its closing resting place with no closing wash. The automotive is the middle level for the newest cleanup challenge from Detail Dane, who found this relic not removed from his Northern Michigan store.

The proprietor’s father acquired the automotive within the Seventies when he purchased a home by a tax sale. It was sitting within the storage and subsequently trailered to the barn, the place it was began and pushed “a little bit” across the constructing earlier than going inside. That was in 1976, and that is the place it stayed till Dane arrived along with his trailer and a video digital camera.

Clearly this Chevy’s been parked for many years, however previous snow tires on the again recommend it was parked throughout winter. In Michigan, which means highway salt. And sadly, it seems this automotive wasn’t washed previous to its lengthy slumber. There’s appreciable rust beneath, with corrosion a severe toll on the acres of chrome. It rolls out of the barn with out a lot fanfare, although, and at a look, seems to be candidate for restoration.

Then the cleanup begins. The exterior is so filthy {that a} vacuum is known as in earlier than the facility washing begins. An enormous mouse nest is discovered within the trunk, and the inside is crammed with mildew. It’s there the place the sedan’s mortal wounds are found. After eradicating the seats we will see the ground is rotted by. We may see large holes within the body not seen from beneath. Bummer.

body could possibly be sourced for restoration, however a 1952 Chevrolet two-door sedan (in Styleline Deluxe trim) would not command huge cash like these from later within the decade. And with the filth cleared away, it is apparent this automotive had some collision harm and a repaint in some unspecified time in the future. Add all of it up, and you’ve got a crusty basic that simply is not value saving.

That doesn’t suggest its story is over, nonetheless. In the video, Dane says he purchased the automotive and may do one thing a bit loopy, like drop it on a 4×4 body to make an enormous off-roader. Parting it out can be an possibility, however no matter occurs from right here, its life as a humble Chevy sedan is effectively and really over.