Brent Ackley and George Vondriska teach you how to install weather stripping into a 1956 Chevrolet 150. They walk you step by step through the entire process, demonstrating each of the essential classic car maintenance tips and techniques you’ll utilize, including pulling and/or tapping the plugs into place and using weather strip adhesive to keep the lining secure.
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