$400 budget interior makeover on a 52 Chevy!

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  • Is it possible to take a trashed old car interior and make it look nice for $400? Come along as Christina works on the interior of Lula, an old 1952 Chevy bought at auction and rescued.
    Check MP-3DPrinting.com to find out more about the custom-made dash knob covers or any other 3D printing needs.
    #whattherust #wtr #1952chevy #interiormakeover #lula

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  • @douglasshupe2771
    @douglasshupe2771 Рік тому +14

    Christina. Please don't let those "nay-sayers" get to you. You are doing a wonderful job of remodeling your 52 Chevy. I love your creativity and being able to work within financial constraints. Well done, you!!

  • @rudyflores9395
    @rudyflores9395 Рік тому +2

    LOL I helped a friend do some door panels for his old truck & the awesome thing was it was voting season so he picked a bill board from some one he didn't vote for & it worked out just fine. ( after voting season was up ) If you use some materials that some viewers don't like then by all means have them send some funds your way but till then Mija you work with what you have. Bueno standing by for the next video stay safe & stay OLDIE Bueno Bye.

    • @christinarust6957
      @christinarust6957 Рік тому

      Old yard signs, what a great idea! Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @robert4005
    @robert4005 Рік тому +21

    Fantastic job! The fun you’ll have with it will be priceless! Richard I don’t know if you know how lucky you are to have Christina helping and enjoying these projects as much as you do. She’s a gem!

    • @christinarust6957
      @christinarust6957 Рік тому

      Ahh...thanks Robert. I'm pretty darn lucky myself!

    • @davidmcelrea-9222
      @davidmcelrea-9222 Рік тому +1

      I just got an 83 f 150 full full patina, wish me luck!!!

  • @beeenn649
    @beeenn649 Рік тому +1

    Notation: you're going to have to watch to find out.
    Good job!

  • @janicepetty3290
    @janicepetty3290 Рік тому +2

    I loved this movie of the new makeover for $400. This was so much fun to watch. Christina you are very smart. I am 78 and remember these cars. Love to both of you.

  • @AmputeeJay3812
    @AmputeeJay3812 Рік тому +1

    If it works looks good its okay.. 100% agree 👍👍..Sharing this great video..

  • @richardgabel33
    @richardgabel33 Рік тому +2

    Richard and Christina…nice job. It is fun to watch this type video. Many of your younger viewers don’t have funds to do a full body off restoration and this proves making a nice cruiser on a budget is possible. No sponsor help just $400. Do a little at a time. Nicely done. Now for the exterior…not that patina crap after Christina cleaned up the interior. Instead go for a rustoleum roller paint job then wet sand and buff. Stay safe.

    • @christinarust6957
      @christinarust6957 Рік тому +1

      Thanks Richard! You are not the first to voice over the patina look. You guys have my Richard thinking 🤔

  • @dougsteele5764
    @dougsteele5764 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant the, Dynamic Duo strikes again! The budget limit didn't hold you back at all. I'm sold on your bold.

  • @debbiebermudez5890
    @debbiebermudez5890 Рік тому +1

    Mr. B. Here ! You guys did a nice job , keep it simple get road ready and big money need not be the norm! Young people have never see vehicles like these am 70 that tell you were I coming from , car is cool ! Now about about the 51 Chevy?? Good job on the 52 !😊😊😊😊😊

    • @christinarust6957
      @christinarust6957 Рік тому +1

      Thank you! We should have an update on the 51 in a few weeks.

  • @punkinsgarageandpaint8299
    @punkinsgarageandpaint8299 Рік тому +2

    Those know covers are awesome!

  • @gavinrewell9703
    @gavinrewell9703 Рік тому +1

    Your car, your ideas, your budget, and what a fantastic result.

  • @vleldaddio210
    @vleldaddio210 Рік тому +2

    Liked the extra touch with the V on the vent control 👍🙌👏 Lovely talented couple 🤗 Night and day transformation , like your step back and think approach before spending .

  • @howardkoster4026
    @howardkoster4026 Рік тому +1

    WHOA!!! GREAT JOB ON THE FLOOR !!!
    Talk about dirty jobs!!!!
    Christina. Great job on painting the headliner too !!!
    Interior looks great!!!!!
    The knob covers. GREAT IDEA!!!

    • @whattherust
      @whattherust  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much Howard. We appreciate the support.

  • @dougdier3104
    @dougdier3104 Рік тому +1

    Cristina, you certainly delivered, awesome job, alot of time , blood, sweat , tears, thank you

  • @darrenhawken9766
    @darrenhawken9766 Рік тому +1

    Great intro , and top tips ,for budget interior. Teamwork is DreamWork thanks for sharing your adventures 🎶💃🎶🕺🎶👍

  • @johnnyh409
    @johnnyh409 Рік тому +1

    Christina is definitely a keeper!LOL
    She did a great job with limited funds and no real experience at it! Reminds me of the days of buying 100 dollar cars from back yards and fixing them up back in the early 70's!

  • @bradwebb3920
    @bradwebb3920 Рік тому +1

    She doing a great job 👍

  • @jamesfendley6674
    @jamesfendley6674 Рік тому +1

    Good job. 👍👍👍👍😃

  • @davedoughty1213
    @davedoughty1213 Рік тому +1

    You guys are a fabulous team!! Don’t allow any negativity from people who don’t have your talent!! I think your solutions to saving money are thoughtful and worked out extremely well! I can’t believe this was your first time Christina… the results speak for themselves. You guys are great together and I love your chemistry. I enjoy the restorations as well since I have a 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback that I’ve been driving for 51 years! Keep up the great work and I wish you much success on your channel.

    • @whattherust
      @whattherust  Рік тому

      Thank you for the great comment Dave!

  • @herbgreen3599
    @herbgreen3599 Рік тому +1

    Christina you are also a genius!

  • @acla6398cell
    @acla6398cell Рік тому +1

    Great job Christina...and Richard of course!

  • @robertunderwood6011
    @robertunderwood6011 Рік тому +1

    Happy to see you working on her

  • @joedannunzio9416
    @joedannunzio9416 Рік тому +1

    Very good job guys. Love what you have done with the interior. Love Christina to bits, even the way she doesn't know what she is describing.,I e saying head liner when she means roof. She will not be as good in 6 months time when she knows the words for everything. Remember I said I love her to bits. One thing I don't love is batina. Shiny guy who can't spell.

    • @whattherust
      @whattherust  Рік тому

      Thanks for the feedback Joe! We are getting some reaction to the idea of preserving the patina for sure.

  • @tombob671
    @tombob671 Рік тому

    Folks this is the best example of rehabbing an old car. One fine job Richard and Christine you have proven the little guy can do this hobby. BTW Billet is dead as no one can afford that and even the magazine Street Rodder the ultimate Billet is dead and gone. BTW I had a pal cut up appliance panels for floor panels. Adapt, improvise and overcome. GREAT JOB GUYS 👏👏

  • @hadleybostick4513
    @hadleybostick4513 Рік тому +1

    Wow! I've been doing upholstery for the majority of my life, trust me when i say that thisis awso me.good job

  • @ron7447
    @ron7447 Рік тому +1

    That is beautiful. I would drive her. Good job you guys. Keep the classics alive.

  • @billharrold6038
    @billharrold6038 Рік тому +1

    That really came out nice, and reasonably cheap too! This is what my son is going to have to watch so he can do his 50 ford shoebox! Thanks so much for the great video!

    • @whattherust
      @whattherust  Рік тому

      You;re welcome Bill. Good luck on the Ford.

  • @stevehenri4719
    @stevehenri4719 Рік тому +1

    She looks beautiful! Great job guys. Your a team to not be requened with ! ❤

  • @vincentcalderella6404
    @vincentcalderella6404 Рік тому +2

    Christina, you did an excellent job in finding certain materials for the door panels. They look great! Richard, you did a great job painting the dash and door trims. Keep up the good work!

  • @kenwestern2821
    @kenwestern2821 Рік тому +1

    Awesome couple of folks! Great job....she's a keeper, Richard! Thanks you two!

  • @arthurmccarron4379
    @arthurmccarron4379 Рік тому +2

    Wow. Looks. So. Good. Seats. Looks fits. Perfect. Great. Job. Thanks

  • @giancarlopbranco
    @giancarlopbranco Рік тому +1

    Hey most beautiful cople of YT! That's awesome, congrats for the job and thank's for share knowledge! ❤🙏🙏

  • @DPalooza96
    @DPalooza96 Рік тому +8

    You guys are absolutely amazing. So great to see the old 52 Chevy get the TLC the old girl deserves.

  • @herbgreen3599
    @herbgreen3599 Рік тому +1

    Glad you got the original front seat back in, that interior looks great

  • @robertmurray9095
    @robertmurray9095 Рік тому +4

    Absolutely love seeing y'all work together on projects together! The 52 is looking great on a respectful budget! She is going to be a cool cruiser! My wife helps me on my 1960 Impala on some projects! This is TEAM effort!
    The creoil I got from y'all is awesome! Happy motoring!

    • @whattherust
      @whattherust  Рік тому

      Thanks Robert! Happy to hear you like the Cre-Oil.

  • @jonathanbowles2577
    @jonathanbowles2577 Рік тому +1

    Good afternoon Christina and Richard. Seen a few of your video's. How you Restore and bring back to Life these Beautiful and Glorious yesteryear American Classic vehicles is a True Inspiration to your viewers. Absolutely Love and Enjoy your Incredible Channel. Well Done to a Wonderful couple like you both. Kindest Regards from Jonathan. 🙂🙂❤❤👍👍👍👍👍

  • @jamesmallinger9555
    @jamesmallinger9555 Рік тому

    It's a great job Cristina and Richard,you guys did a great job with Lula,❤LoveJim J&R mobile service and God Bless y'all and your critters

  • @josemsantiago7524
    @josemsantiago7524 Рік тому +1

    Very good job, like the song goes, you did it your way!

  • @robertvance1873
    @robertvance1873 Рік тому +1

    Great idea 💡 for the knobs

    • @christinarust6957
      @christinarust6957 Рік тому +1

      Thank you Robert!

    • @robertvance1873
      @robertvance1873 Рік тому +1

      @@christinarust6957 I think it would really take off and be a good idea 💡 for enthusiast Who are on a budget. Or part's that are not being reproduced. Brilliant.

  • @ColinBarrett001
    @ColinBarrett001 Рік тому +1

    What a great job on a budget! Well done, Christina and Richard.

  • @richardcline1337
    @richardcline1337 Рік тому +7

    Just watching how well you two work together and enjoy doing things together really brought back some memories for me of my time with my late wife, Glenda. Many couples have no idea how much more fun a marriage can be because they don't work at finding common things they can enjoy doing together. That bonding is impossible to describe and I miss it so much! Good luck on finishing the rest of the car. She looks great (Christina, but the car, too!)

  • @charlesw.hopperjr.5236
    @charlesw.hopperjr.5236 Рік тому +1

    Superb Makeover‘Budget Is The Only Way To Go;Christina & Richard, Your Doing A Great Job! Enjoyed The Video A lot,Your Oregon Friend ☮️

  • @markyaz901
    @markyaz901 Рік тому +1

    I love your DIY techniques. Keep them coming.

  • @davida.p.9911
    @davida.p.9911 Рік тому +4

    That is an amazing transformation on the interior!!! Wow! 😎 love the red and white!! And to have Lula's original seat to install back in the car is the icing on the cake! (Those old Cadillac seats might be able to be made into cool living room couches. I think that would be an idea worth exploring.) Lula looks great! Awesome work Richard and Christina! 👍👍👍

  • @rsbolin
    @rsbolin Рік тому +1

    Wonderful. She is a beauty. I cannot wait to see what comes next.

  • @AndysDogHouse
    @AndysDogHouse Рік тому +1

    Wow, What a difference that made. Good work. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁

  • @Fiftyx60
    @Fiftyx60 Рік тому +2

    Wow! The red and white interior really pops! Nice work, ESPECIALLY for $400!

  • @dalemichael4688
    @dalemichael4688 Рік тому +1

    Car is looking good 👍👍👍👍 and love your videos

  • @dconoway9932
    @dconoway9932 Рік тому +1

    Excellent job with thar budget. My brother and I did the same to a 51 Mercury about 60 years ago and we spent 125.00 back then which was a fortune so your 400.00 budget is so creative. Thanks for the entertainment.

  • @davidnelson95
    @davidnelson95 Рік тому +1

    Great Job 👍 I enjoy your videos look forward to seeing what you do next also enjoy seeing you and your wife working together

  • @MrGardman
    @MrGardman Рік тому +1

    Just a great looking job. Way to go.

  • @tommyjefferson9525
    @tommyjefferson9525 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful job it looks amazing love the door's and the dash and All the trim everything looks amazing you guys are awesome and I love the Chanel keep on keeping on

  • @dwaynea8177
    @dwaynea8177 Рік тому +1

    She looks amazing.. You 2 nailed it..well done on the budget..Love the new look.

  • @eddyholbrook4298
    @eddyholbrook4298 Рік тому +1

    WOW!!! Y'all did a great job!! Big Papa from Athens Georgia.

  • @danobrien3109
    @danobrien3109 Рік тому +2

    Nice work Christina and Richard. Would love to see you guys weekly, miss your honest enthusiasm and expertise.👍👍🇨🇦

  • @jimtomassetti8928
    @jimtomassetti8928 9 місяців тому

    Christina. Your amazing this Gourgous it's so professional I love the Red & white. The dash is beautiful. Your so cleaver and good with this! The original seat is beautiful it completely finished the look of the car. Out standing on the door panels. I think you and Richard are the very best. I enjoy all your vidios. Keep up the great work...Top Fan here!!!😂 Thank You!!!🎉

    • @whattherust
      @whattherust  9 місяців тому

      Thanks so much Jim! We really appreciate your support.

  • @essexdavenorton
    @essexdavenorton Рік тому +1

    guys you made a fabulous job of the of the interior. Well done

  • @drewgonzales4224
    @drewgonzales4224 Рік тому

    Hey Richard...I like the car you guys are fixing...and your wife is very beautiful...your a lucky guy ...u guys keep doing wat u guys do 🙂👍

  • @t-rodzgarage
    @t-rodzgarage Рік тому +7

    You guys make a great team! I really enjoy your videos. The 52 is coming along nicely. The interior looks great for a budget rebuild. Goes to show that you can enjoy the old car hobby on a budget. Great job!

    • @christinarust6957
      @christinarust6957 Рік тому +1

      Thanks Tony! Appreciate you watching

    • @t-rodzgarage
      @t-rodzgarage Рік тому

      @@christinarust6957 You're welcome, keep up the good work!

  • @michaelperkins8003
    @michaelperkins8003 Рік тому +1

    Good job on a reasonable budget.

  • @doyleb4826
    @doyleb4826 Рік тому +1

    Great job, you too!! Can't wait to see more progress on this car.

  • @philipcollins5440
    @philipcollins5440 Рік тому +2

    The different projects you get into, will, I do enjoy your videos and the work you both do 😮 keep up the good work.

  • @ronaldgallihugh9456
    @ronaldgallihugh9456 Рік тому +1

    That is awesome guys great great job

  • @robertpimpo4698
    @robertpimpo4698 Рік тому +1

    Wow guys that looks awesome id make that my daily driver nice job christine

    • @whattherust
      @whattherust  Рік тому +1

      It would make a cool daily driver. We have to get it roadworthy and give it a try.

    • @robertpimpo4698
      @robertpimpo4698 Рік тому

      @@whattherust heck ya Richard great find wish I could find half the decent cars you do my daughter lives in tenesee

  • @floridarusticrepairs
    @floridarusticrepairs Рік тому +6

    Really incredible. I love innovative ways to make a project look great on a budget and this certainly does that.

  • @hectormacias8890
    @hectormacias8890 Рік тому +1

    You guys did a fantastic job. It looks as if though you would have paid a lot more than the 400 you actually spent on it. Nice job.

  • @hippydippy
    @hippydippy Рік тому +5

    Great job Christina & Richard! Looks beautiful. Myself I like the look of the old school knobs, but do what makes you happy! Looking forward to future episodes on it as well as the Camaro. Be well.

  • @dynomitegliatti7811
    @dynomitegliatti7811 Рік тому +1

    nice job Chritina and Richard the idea to doing a low budget interior you nailed it. the key is to do your own thing and enjoy it,ty for doing what you do for us

  • @j.b.a.124
    @j.b.a.124 Рік тому +1

    Congrats Richard & Christina. That ‘52 Chevy reminds me of a ‘52 Olds 88 we had in Cuba years ago. Love your videos. Cheers from Jerome & family in California.

  • @theroving1
    @theroving1 Рік тому +1

    What a transformation! Great work guys.

    • @whattherust
      @whattherust  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Kev. Much appreciated.

  • @garyalleccia2793
    @garyalleccia2793 Рік тому +1

    Great job!
    Christina, you were awesome in this video.
    Amazing what you can do with little money and a lot of ingenuity.
    Very educational too. Well done Richard and Christina!

  • @stevesalvage1089
    @stevesalvage1089 Рік тому +1

    Super ! Great stuff , transformed , and that's good , repair and enjoy , thanks for sharing you too !

  • @richr4947
    @richr4947 Рік тому +5

    Christina & Richard, great job the Chevy, she’s really looking great! When I was younger, my headliner was coming down and I bought an inexpensive flannel sheet to replicate the factory material and color - spray glued and it looked original. All the best to you both, enjoy your channel.

  • @twocooneys
    @twocooneys Рік тому +1

    Wow and Beautifully done!

  • @mattbrown5511
    @mattbrown5511 Рік тому +4

    When using fiberglass, I use plastic cutlery to press the sheeting into place. They are cheap and throw-away. Great video on doing sentimental restoration on a budget. Richard and Christiana (I hope I spelled your names correctly) are such wonderful people. Be well and keep letting these old machines live on.

    • @whattherust
      @whattherust  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much for the support Mat, and for the tip!

    • @tommynygaardjensen8398
      @tommynygaardjensen8398 Рік тому

      ​​@@whattherust good work. but why not weld plates at the bottom? it's faster and lasts better it surprises me 🤔 and no workbench ?

    • @whattherust
      @whattherust  Рік тому

      @@tommynygaardjensen8398 Los of people don't have a welder, so I wanted to show there is another way that anyone can do.

  • @digginrelicsintn9952
    @digginrelicsintn9952 Рік тому +1

    Great job! Interior looks great. Shows me ways to save on my 46 ford.

  • @Lecknye1961
    @Lecknye1961 Рік тому +1

    Lulu looks good you did a great job

  • @locotrucker46
    @locotrucker46 Рік тому +1

    You guys did a great job on that car. Amazing.

  • @williamhood7849
    @williamhood7849 Рік тому

    Outstanding job Christina for the knobs on the car that's a pretty ingenious idea if you ask me I never would have thought about it I think you and Richard are the best y'all make each other laugh and you know what you're doing when you're working on vehicles I think y'all is fantastic keep it up fantastic

  • @patrickwilley7799
    @patrickwilley7799 Рік тому +1

    It's looking very awesome you 2 great job done

  • @markhoffman9674
    @markhoffman9674 Рік тому

    What a transformation! the red and white with black really looks good! The exterior in satin black would look nice too!

    • @whattherust
      @whattherust  Рік тому

      Thanks Mark. We are thinking about what to do with the exterior. Spare time is very limited, we have to do something since the car is rusting just sitting in the garage.

  • @edmccormick8024
    @edmccormick8024 Рік тому +1

    for a first time effort you did a fantastic job it looks great

  • @lynnlutjen261
    @lynnlutjen261 Рік тому +1

    Great job! You will look good cruising around when finished and maybe even a few car shows on a weekend

  • @jeffrg8293
    @jeffrg8293 Рік тому +1

    Great job you guys. We waited a long time for this video, well worth the wait 🎉

  • @marcoantoniomagalhaes5675
    @marcoantoniomagalhaes5675 Рік тому

    The interior of this car are so fantastic. Very beutiful and cheap.

  • @blackmanops3749
    @blackmanops3749 Рік тому

    Really Like Rich's leather jacket. Very Nice! Inerior turned out awesome for the budget also!

  • @tannerlawson1721
    @tannerlawson1721 Рік тому +1

    Woooow that's a night and day finish love the red and white u two did amazing job on that . I've been trying to get my gorgeous wife into the old car/truck seen but her wasn't warmed up 2 it yet haha driving her crazy haha great job can't wait to see u 2s next adventure ❤

    • @christinarust6957
      @christinarust6957 Рік тому

      Thanks Tanner! Hope she gives it a try. She might surprise herself and enjoy it.

  • @kmani69
    @kmani69 Рік тому +1

    This is awesome great work both of you !!! Greetings from Iceland

    • @christinarust6957
      @christinarust6957 Рік тому +1

      Thank you! Amazing how we reach people across the globe.

  • @woody77788
    @woody77788 Рік тому +1

    Looks Great!

  • @hubertbelden652
    @hubertbelden652 Рік тому +1

    Great job guys 👍🇺🇸

  • @bradwebb3920
    @bradwebb3920 Рік тому +1

    She don’t need to haters😊

  • @tectalabyss
    @tectalabyss Рік тому +1

    Looks great !. Liked and shared. Looking forward to the next video.

  • @jjtt7408
    @jjtt7408 Рік тому +1

    HAY THERE IS THE NICE LOOKING CAR GIRL HELPING HER HUSBAND WORK ON CARS / LONG TIME NO SEE / WELL ON WITH THE SHOW

  • @jasonjones5213
    @jasonjones5213 Рік тому +1

    Great job, love the idea for the knobs.

  • @paulk3533
    @paulk3533 Рік тому +1

    Nicely done! Great video

  • @jamesgreen1337
    @jamesgreen1337 Рік тому +1

    I love it I'm addicted to watching you guys I just started

  • @yuckabuster
    @yuckabuster Рік тому +1

    Looks great, good job. 👍

  • @billyfoster3223
    @billyfoster3223 Рік тому +1

    Great work and video, Christina! You and Richards have a great channel and great videos!😁👍🔧🛠️ Amazing work on your 400.00 budget!😁🔧 Happy Easter!

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 Рік тому +1

    This different. Christina wants her car looking good.Lula is looking sharp. Just a headliner. Your awesome. And Richard curious about your Patina solution. 💯👊👍

  • @richiek6379
    @richiek6379 Рік тому

    WOW !!! Beautiful job guys. $400 that's insane man. Great painting Richard and Christina did a spectacular job. Love her invention too! Some real thinking out of the box guys. Can't wait to see those arm rests done. Thanks so very much for the video.

    • @whattherust
      @whattherust  Рік тому

      You're welcome. Thank you for watching!