Ed you're doing a great job on that 55. It was just about ready for the scrap yard and you're bring it back to life for another 50 years plus. 98% of the people watching would not even attempt what your doing and most would not have the patience to do it. Don't seek perfection in this project, do the best you can in each area with what you have to work with and it will look fantastic. Can't wait to see your bucket list item you'll be picking up.
Thanks very much for the support. You're right, that most wouldn't attempt, but maybe that's the smart way. In the end though, I will feel great about completing it, as I do with my other projects I've finished. This just happens to be the biggest one yet. Perfection to me is worn in, ready to drive anywhere and not afraid to leave it outside a hotel or something. I think I'm on the right track. Oh, the bucket list item... It's here and it's fantastic, and I'm broke! haha
Hey Ed; I agree with you 100 percent- I have met SO MANY guys that have made their old car “perfect” and then they won’t drive it because they are afraid of any damage. You have a very healthy attitude and your other vehicles all look awesome!!
Ed, you will be out enjoying your Chevy that you built by yourself, while the "do it right" folks will still be dreaming away about perfection that will never happen. My Dad built a '56 T-bird hot rod from absolute scrap and he had to use methods like yourself to make things fit. The end result was excellent, and nobody bitched about his "incorrect" methods... Keep doing what you do...
They only complain because I'm showing what I'm doing and not hiding it. I think it's going well, especially considering I was ready to scrap the body last fall. Thanks for the support, as always, and thanks for the comment.
Here is what I have to say. This was a major project from the get go and thats what I enjoy about watching what you accomplish. Those who don't have anything positive to say should keep those comments to themself. I like your thoughts and resolution for each issue you deal with. Great video
The original gaps from the factory were very inconsistent. Everybody has their own way to adjust them. So long as your happy that's what matters. 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
Totally agree. I looked at probably 15 different tri-fives in my friend Dave's collection. (I did a video on them a little while ago). All of them had gaps worse than what I'm doing here. I'm happy, just thought the whole concept of "doing it wrong" was interesting, when there are no rules. Thanks for following along!
Wrong is the person telling you your doing it wrong !! Gaps look great we weld on door edges Daily serious every day we do it , gaps look great man I love had to slot hinges I alway use new body mounts and torque them down as you did belt sander on those edges will look great
Ed you are doing a great job . build your car the way you want it and you will be happy with it. i always get people telling me how they think i should build my cars. they say i don't do things the right way, i do things my way and i get stuff done. i prefer patina paint jobs myself. i build mostly old school style stuff. have a great weekend . cant wait to see what you bring home next.
Thanks Jim! I'm going to be happy with it, because I'll work on it until I am. You know the drill there. The thing that interests me is the "right/wrong" way. There is no such thing in my opinion. If it gets done, and looks good, then it must have been right. Oh..... and it's home. It's great, and it's much different than the others. Thanks for following along as always.
It's a project car learning on the job as you go make a few mistakes and correct them and move on that's how you learn that's why it's a project at least you had the guts to do it some people won't even attempt to do congratulations on that.. can't wait to see when you're finished..
I agree with you! You’re making it work. There are always other ways to do things. Keep it going. I do enjoy the corvair videos. I have a 64 that I need to work on.
Wrong is listening to haters specially when you’re repairing car 4dr car that most people would trash it and only strip it for parts ! Keep doing you 😊🤙🤙🤙 Aloha from Texas‼️
Do it. however, you like its your car. And as long as you enjoy what you're doing. Love the tri fives. I wish I had the skills. Restored mine before I ever realized it was possible to do that . Great job. I am sure it will be gorgeous when yor done.
My friend it looks good you're not doing anything wrong just continue at it some things take a little longer obviously you've come this far with it from a four-door so continue on don't listen to the negative comments just continue on and do your best eventually you'll get it going. It might just take longer just continue that's not an easy task converting a four-door into a two-door so just continue working and you'll get it good luck...
For as rusty as the door bottoms are the best thing to do is re skin the doors and replace the door bottom with a new rust repair piece. You would save yourself a lot of heartache.
I don't think I'll be getting a skin, I'll make some patches first and see how that goes. If it doesn't go well, I can get a skin after. I'm in no rush. Thanks for the comment.
Keep up the great work Ed. Your doing a fine job the 55 is looking good. Those clowns giving you shit probably don't even do anything just sit on their ass and watch TH-cam lol. So many negative people out there with nothing else to do but to be negative I don't get it. Keep up the good work Take it easy and have a fun trip 👍🏻
We all head into these things with expectations. And then we learn. Watching someone else, especially on tv or video, it is easy to imagine how we might do something differently, or better. How we might get the metal smoother, or sand it down one more time and really make it perfect. But the truth is in the doing. It becomes a battle between resolve and frustration. So, here you are. You have put in the time and effort and money. And some things went better than others. At the finish of every metal working project the body working begins. And now you are heading to the finish. Make it the best you can make it. Almost every car had some lead filler coming off the assembly line. Old cars all have a hidden history. An expectation of the premium example of a car comes at a high price. But you can still do your body and paint and come off with a beauty. A gal I once knew used to love to say, "tan fat is sexier than not tan fat". If you started out wanting a nicely painted and finished car, do it. That is what a long sanding board is for. Don't cut yourself short.
I appreciate your comment. You're exactly right. It's easy to imagine how things could be better or easier when you're watching it online. I started out wanting exactly what I'm going for. A car that looks good, solid and as straight as I can get, but also looks worn, old and has a story. No rust, or fake rust. Just some wear in the right places. Also something reliable, that I can drive anywhere, like my '57 Truck. I'm picturing it like a worn in pair jeans, or an old leather belt. Over time, and miles, it will get more wear. I'm looking forward to that. Thanks for following allong and taking the time to comment.
What the hell is wrong with welding up the gaps. Its a conversion. Its not going to fit perfect. I myself weld the doors. Hell I thought everyone did . What other way is there to do it when you can't adjust the gap. Now I'm pissed. Just keep doing what you're doing. We enjoy it.
Ha! I get a kick out of your comment. My thoughts exactly. I didn't think this was inventing something, I've seen this done a million times. Don't get mad, get even. Attack any hate in the comments! Thanks very much for following along. I'm enjoying the project and I'm glad you're enjoying it too.
I did not. Went to Quebec to get a car and visited my son in Ottawa. Last convention I was at was Pittsburgh, or Chicago. Can't remember the order of those, but was at both.
The issues that many people get 'wrong' because they watch other people and their opinion on how they do stuff, example welding the door edge rather than manipulation of the B pillar. You're getting it done, let the 'you're doing it wrong' start their own YT channel showing everyone how it should be done, but it won't happen.
Ha! You're not wrong, Dan. I need to just skip the negative. The good ones are super nice though. Thanks for watching. Glad to see all went well with the Nomad. It looks great.
Ed you're doing a great job on that 55. It was just about ready for the scrap yard and you're bring it back to life for another 50 years plus. 98% of the people watching would not even attempt what your doing and most would not have the patience to do it. Don't seek perfection in this project, do the best you can in each area with what you have to work with and it will look fantastic. Can't wait to see your bucket list item you'll be picking up.
Thanks very much for the support. You're right, that most wouldn't attempt, but maybe that's the smart way. In the end though, I will feel great about completing it, as I do with my other projects I've finished. This just happens to be the biggest one yet. Perfection to me is worn in, ready to drive anywhere and not afraid to leave it outside a hotel or something. I think I'm on the right track. Oh, the bucket list item... It's here and it's fantastic, and I'm broke! haha
Hey Ed; I agree with you 100 percent- I have met SO MANY guys that have made their old car “perfect” and then they won’t drive it because they are afraid of any damage. You have a very healthy attitude and your other vehicles all look awesome!!
Thanks very much. I'm glad you like my take on it.
Ed, you will be out enjoying your Chevy that you built by yourself, while the "do it right" folks will still be dreaming away about perfection that will never happen. My Dad built a '56 T-bird hot rod from absolute scrap and he had to use methods like yourself to make things fit. The end result was excellent, and nobody bitched about his "incorrect" methods... Keep doing what you do...
They only complain because I'm showing what I'm doing and not hiding it. I think it's going well, especially considering I was ready to scrap the body last fall. Thanks for the support, as always, and thanks for the comment.
Your doing a rusty 4 door 100 percent the right way. Carry on Ed.
Thanks very much!
Here is what I have to say. This was a major project from the get go and thats what I enjoy about watching what you accomplish. Those who don't have anything positive to say should keep those comments to themself. I like your thoughts and resolution for each issue you deal with. Great video
Well said! Thank you for your support, and I'm glad you're enjoying my thought process.
Ed, your saving the car, that's all that matters, it's another one that will be back on the road. That's a win!
Absolutely, thanks for the comment.
Looking great Ed. You have the patience, passion, and skills to get it done. Watching with great interest!
Thanks 👍 I appreciate you following along.
The original gaps from the factory were very inconsistent. Everybody has their own way to adjust them. So long as your happy that's what matters. 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
Totally agree. I looked at probably 15 different tri-fives in my friend Dave's collection. (I did a video on them a little while ago). All of them had gaps worse than what I'm doing here. I'm happy, just thought the whole concept of "doing it wrong" was interesting, when there are no rules. Thanks for following along!
Wrong is the person telling you your doing it wrong !! Gaps look great we weld on door edges Daily serious every day we do it , gaps look great man I love had to slot hinges I alway use new body mounts and torque them down as you did belt sander on those edges will look great
Thanks for the support!
@@SlowCarFix absolutely 👍🏻
Ed you are doing a great job . build your car the way you want it and you will be happy with it. i always get people telling me how they think i should build my cars. they say i don't do things the right way, i do things my way and i get stuff done. i prefer patina paint jobs myself. i build mostly old school style stuff. have a great weekend . cant wait to see what you bring home next.
Thanks Jim! I'm going to be happy with it, because I'll work on it until I am. You know the drill there. The thing that interests me is the "right/wrong" way. There is no such thing in my opinion. If it gets done, and looks good, then it must have been right. Oh..... and it's home. It's great, and it's much different than the others. Thanks for following along as always.
Your doing a great job. And you are right there is no wrong on any project.
My thought's exactly. I thought "doing it wrong' was an interesting concept, when there's no rules or guidelines. Thanks for the comment.
It's a project car learning on the job as you go make a few mistakes and correct them and move on that's how you learn that's why it's a project at least you had the guts to do it some people won't even attempt to do congratulations on that.. can't wait to see when you're finished..
I agree completely. Thanks for following along and it'll be great when it's done and I look forward to sharing the rest of the progress.
I agree with you! You’re making it work. There are always other ways to do things. Keep it going. I do enjoy the corvair videos. I have a 64 that I need to work on.
Thanks, there's been some Corvair content lately and likely more to come soon.
Looking great! If what you are doing with your project is wrong, then my truck project must be really wrong!
Well..... you said it Frank. haha. I can't wait to see what your truck turns out like.
Wrong is listening to haters specially when you’re repairing car 4dr car that most people would trash it and only strip it for parts ! Keep doing you 😊🤙🤙🤙 Aloha from Texas‼️
Thanks very much! It's hot here in Ontario this week, feels like Texas. Thanks for the support!
@@SlowCarFix definitely because like you I’m building a 4dr 55 and thinking about doing a 2door conversion ! 😊🤙🤙🤙
Do it. however, you like its your car. And as long as you enjoy what you're doing. Love the tri fives. I wish I had the skills. Restored mine before I ever realized it was possible to do that . Great job. I am sure it will be gorgeous when yor done.
thanks very much. The car has very progressing reasonably well. Check out some of my recent videos, lots of progress.
My friend it looks good you're not doing anything wrong just continue at it some things take a little longer obviously you've come this far with it from a four-door so continue on don't listen to the negative comments just continue on and do your best eventually you'll get it going. It might just take longer just continue that's not an easy task converting a four-door into a two-door so just continue working and you'll get it good luck...
Thanks very much. I appreciate the comment.
"GETTER DONE"👍
Slow and steady, but that's what I'm doing!
Man , don’t worry what people say , I think a LS , with patina will be good , I like patina , I am doing a 55 Willy’s wagon patina , love it 👍👍👍
That sounds like an awesome project. I love patina cars. Such a nice thing to not have to worry about it.
For as rusty as the door bottoms are the best thing to do is re skin the doors and replace the door bottom with a new rust repair piece. You would save yourself a lot of heartache.
I don't think I'll be getting a skin, I'll make some patches first and see how that goes. If it doesn't go well, I can get a skin after. I'm in no rush. Thanks for the comment.
Keep up the great work Ed.
Your doing a fine job the 55 is looking good. Those clowns giving you shit probably don't even do anything just sit on their ass and watch TH-cam lol.
So many negative people out there with nothing else to do but to be negative I don't get it.
Keep up the good work Take it easy and have a fun trip 👍🏻
Thanks! I appreciate the support and I know you know what it's like. 100 good comments and a few bad ones stick. Thanks for following along.
We all head into these things with expectations. And then we learn. Watching someone else, especially on tv or video, it is easy to imagine how we might do something differently, or better. How we might get the metal smoother, or sand it down one more time and really make it perfect. But the truth is in the doing. It becomes a battle between resolve and frustration. So, here you are. You have put in the time and effort and money. And some things went better than others. At the finish of every metal working project the body working begins. And now you are heading to the finish. Make it the best you can make it. Almost every car had some lead filler coming off the assembly line. Old cars all have a hidden history. An expectation of the premium example of a car comes at a high price. But you can still do your body and paint and come off with a beauty. A gal I once knew used to love to say, "tan fat is sexier than not tan fat". If you started out wanting a nicely painted and finished car, do it. That is what a long sanding board is for. Don't cut yourself short.
I appreciate your comment. You're exactly right. It's easy to imagine how things could be better or easier when you're watching it online. I started out wanting exactly what I'm going for. A car that looks good, solid and as straight as I can get, but also looks worn, old and has a story. No rust, or fake rust. Just some wear in the right places. Also something reliable, that I can drive anywhere, like my '57 Truck. I'm picturing it like a worn in pair jeans, or an old leather belt. Over time, and miles, it will get more wear. I'm looking forward to that. Thanks for following allong and taking the time to comment.
@@SlowCarFix been with you a long time. Keep on hammering it.
@3MonkeysGarage I appreciate it. It'll be a while longer yet, thanks for sticking around.
What the hell is wrong with welding up the gaps. Its a conversion. Its not going to fit perfect. I myself weld the doors. Hell I thought everyone did . What other way is there to do it when you can't adjust the gap. Now I'm pissed. Just keep doing what you're doing. We enjoy it.
Ha! I get a kick out of your comment. My thoughts exactly. I didn't think this was inventing something, I've seen this done a million times. Don't get mad, get even. Attack any hate in the comments! Thanks very much for following along. I'm enjoying the project and I'm glad you're enjoying it too.
Hi Ed!! Did you attend the Corsa Convention in Wisconsin?
I did not. Went to Quebec to get a car and visited my son in Ottawa. Last convention I was at was Pittsburgh, or Chicago. Can't remember the order of those, but was at both.
The issues that many people get 'wrong' because they watch other people and their opinion on how they do stuff, example welding the door edge rather than manipulation of the B pillar.
You're getting it done, let the 'you're doing it wrong' start their own YT channel showing everyone how it should be done, but it won't happen.
Well said! Thanks.
BUT THE 1957 Chevy Truck IS PERFECT
I think so.. Love it so much, it's tattooed on my arm.
Do a better job, your giving us professional tri 5 historians a bad name..... haha quit reading the comments.
Ha! You're not wrong, Dan. I need to just skip the negative. The good ones are super nice though. Thanks for watching. Glad to see all went well with the Nomad. It looks great.