Pages 35–43 (9 pages)

Care of the Finish and Upholstery

From the 1940 Chevrolet Owners Manual

Care of chrome plate and painted surfaces against salt, sunlight, tar and bug spots, then upholstery care for mohair velvet: dusting, washing, steaming, general rules for cleaning solvents, and specific treatments for stains from battery acid, blood, candy, gum, fruit, grease, ink, rust, lipstick, mildew, shoe polish, tar and water spots.

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What this section covers

  • Chrome plated parts
  • Painted and lacquered finish
  • Upholstery dusting, washing and steaming
  • Stain removal rules
  • Treatments for specific stains
Year
1940
Make
Chevrolet
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Special De Luxe, Master De Luxe and Master 85 (216.5 cu. in. six, 113-inch wheelbase)
Pages
66

What’s inside

Owner's manual

  1. Owner Service, Economy and Break-Inpp. 1–10
  2. Controls and Instrumentspp. 11–19
  3. Tires and WheelsTire pressures (26 lb front, 28 lb rear), removing wheels, dismounting and mounting tires on drop-center rims, and causes of tire wear.pp. 20–22
  4. Brakes, Carburetor and Cooling Systempp. 23–29
  5. Electrical System, Battery and Headlampspp. 30–34
  6. Care of the Finish and Upholsterypp. 35–43
  7. General Lubricationpp. 44–58
  8. Safety HintsBuilt-in safety features and highway driving advice for hills, curves, slippery roads, blow-outs, skids and loose gravel.pp. 59–60
  9. Warranty, Car Data and Indexpp. 61–66

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