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Everyone knows Corvette bodies are invulnerable to rust but the same is not true for the chassis. The fully boxed side rails and cross members in 1953-1962 models impart significant strength to the chassis but they are particularly susceptible to rust because water can get trapped inside.

1953-1962 Corvette

If the Corvette’s chassis has a rust problem it normally manifests itself in the rear most crossmember first. Other sections that are especially at risk include the side rails in the areas beneath the doors. Because the rot progresses from the inside out, a problem may not be apparent from visual inspection alone. Poke along the bottoms of the rear crossmember and side rails with a pick tool or tap these areas with a ball peen hammer to expose any weaknesses.

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