That’s cool you showed Scott’s cold war motor t shirt on the car he built. Extremely underrated show. An incredible and gifted metal shaper. If you watch the playlist on that car you will be hooked on the channel
Well Lewis, if you are amazed at his ability to make parts by this backyard mechanic , then your mind would be blown if you watched German versions of this type of channel. Rebuilding old Mercedes-Benz where no parts are available.... are made. I am German/Austrian and enjoy DD SPEEDSHOP, I watch in Hamburg,DE occasionally
28:18 I love this part. Dani looks so worried at the beginning then the rolling eyes and humoring Dan! Dani you’re so sweet to help and put up with him. He’s trying to be as nice, sweet and funny as he can. Just a very cute couple.
Dan, I commented the other day about my "56" Nomad that I had for 32 years and never finished. I regret that I didn't get it on the road like you did this one and made it a work in progress. I ended up selling it and never finished it. I won't make that mistake again. An old dog can learn new tricks. I have a "63" Falcon Convertible and I drive it while I'm bringing it back to it's previous splendor. I call her "Ruby". She's Fire engine red and she's a gem. God bless. 👍🙂
I know it's not done, but it's amazing to see the transformation this has gone through. I remember when you first got it I was thinking "man this guy is as crazy as I am".. but you've saved it which is awesome. Us guys that live in the rust belt have to deal with what we can get our hands on.
Looking great Dan! To think where this car was to where it is today is a major victory, and that's coming from a Tri-Five Guy! MadMooks is the guy to fix the rear window frame and Don's Hot Rod Garage actually has a 55-57 Nomad Curved glass install explained on his '57 Nomad from 1 year ago where he uses the curved sandwich plate to hold the curved glass in place. Sounds like you are using all the right guys for references. As far as the taillights, blue dots rule!
I watched this video for entertainment when it was first posted. Fast forward to now and I’m looking at a “rolling basket case” ‘55 Nomad with ALL trim out and piled in the back. I just rewatched this and now I have a better understanding of what I’m looking for as I go through the pile. VERY HELPFUL!
This Nomad looks bitchen. And like you I wish it was as new, but it’s not. Exceptional job Dan. From what it was when you bought her to now, outstanding. Congratulations, it’s a car again.
Just wanted to let you how much I appreciate your approach to expensive parts. That’s the way I did it back when I had project cars. My last one was a trashed ‘95 BMW convertible. Almost everything I put on it came from Ace Hardware or BiMart. Topped it off with a roller Rustoleum paint job. Looked damn good, too.
Absolutely love it. I’d definitely go with the blue dot taillights. Can’t express enough how this is my absolute favorite car you’ve built. Hell yeah Dan
You needed a disclaimer at the beginning for anyone that gets stressed easily or has high anxiety. I was on the edge of my seat watching you with that glass!
Hey Dan, THANK YOU for rolling up your sleeves, using your genius and clever mind, to complete this Nomad, to make it your own masterpiece!!! Way to go on believing in yourself and getting it done. Keep it fun Dan and you won't go wrong. Thanks 👍 😎
Really enjoying this build, they don't get much cooler than a chevy nomad ! And cheers to the callout for Coldwarmotors , a fantastic classic car channel that really deserves more people to discover
Glad you give Scott and Cold War Motors a shout every now and again. I found CWM and watched for a few months and that is what probably prompted your 4 door conversion video to show up in my feed one day and I've followed ever since.
I'm enjoying this Nomad build! She sounds rowdy! I hope the rest of your parts get to you soon. In my opinion the right side taillight lens looks better - more details.
Give those Packard lenses time to settle in. I bet after a few weeks the look will be undeniable and the character they add will make going back to stock impossible, just a tasty custom touch that changes the attitude with extremely little effort.
The Nomad is looking good. tail light wise, Having been 16 in 1966, blue dots would have been the starting point. Personally I prefer the solid red ones. But add blue dots to those, you got something. Nice purple full tail lights from further back! The green glass was the right choice!
The nomad looks badass with glass. It took a little finagling but you got her done it looks fantastic! As far as the tail lights go stick with the blue dot Old school. Keep up the great work and I'm looking forward to seeing the windshield 👍✌️🇺🇲
Love the way you think through all this come up with all these ideas weather stripping what did you get that you can go to the hardware store fix your hot rod you were something else please continue to send your videos and thank you I learned a lot
I like the tail lights with the blue dot. I am not interested in Packard tail lights. I would be lost without backup lights. I consider them very important. I am very impressed with your handling of the glass in the Nomad. Well done sir!
Good choice on the green tint, it looks good. Sure changes the look of the car getting the rear side windows in. It's coming together nicely, should be a fun cruiser.
Don really does have the knowledge on these things and his lift gate videos was on point. I dig the Packard lenses. Didn't know that worked. I went clear glass, now you got me kicking myself for not picking green! LOL cool video
i put 55 or 56 buick lenses in my 55 ragtop i had back in the 70's . im building another 55 ragtop now and i bought some Lee custom lenses that look like the buick ones. they have 2 styles buick style and one that looks like the lenses dan has
Before I finish this vid I had to come comment. Tuesday I went for a ride in the weewoo wagon and spent 4 days in the people garage dealing with a badly clogged intake system. I lived and am home and bingeing Dan and enjoying the hell out of Dan bashing the bashers. This thing is and always was a NomadStein not a restoration. I love the look, there is protected metal for pretty cheap and you can spend paint money on performance or AC for that Tri 5 Nationals date or power tour. With all the other cars you have to cruise you might decide this thing should put some money in your pocket at some point and let that dude paint it his color. So much comedy genius here lately. Thanks Dan the Hotrod Hayzeus lol
She looks brilliant! The black patina paint was a great idea. Now youve fired up you enthusiasm again. Would love to see you get some more cover to park your collection under. Wouldnt take much to put a roof over your driveway. Kitset carports can be delivered to your door and they come in all sizes.
Hello!!! here we are, I understand the reason for the patina, and it is true that although it looks very good, it is far from being a museum piece, and the truth is that cars must be enjoyed without restrictions, and patina is cheap... Maybe it's better to invest in conductivity!!!! I love how it is turning out!!! is taking shape!!! I congratulate you, go ahead with everything! regards....
Loved how got that tailgate working with the different handle great work man. And I think the all red tail lights look cooler but id personally want to have reverse lights.
Hey Dan, She's coming along. Gotta say I loved the Nomad back in my day. As a matter of fact, loved all the old cars. Much easier to work on. Love your channel and videos. Take care and be safe.
Full lens on the tail light looks awesome. Great job like always. Watching you “hack” up cars has made me tackle a couple of my projects. You can always cut it out and build it again but you already know that lol.
You were apologizing on the live about the video being long.... well i thought it was great! There was a lot of stuff to cover and you kept me pinned to the screen watching.....waiting... for broken glass.... hahaha. No, really, there's a lot going on installing that stuff, talk about tedious!! Definitely makes the look of the car! I had ordered clear glass for my '50 F1, Now you got me thinking green is the way to go with my 56 Fairlane that I hadn't ordered yet. Thinking Danni's arms were getting quite the workout there with the lift gate install! She's a trooper and a keeper!!!
The More I Watch the more Your Direction makes Sense... It's Best to have Everything together and Figured Out Before attempting to Take it to the Next Level Like a Quality Paint Job. I'm Behind You... Brother
Oh, garage door mechanism..cool solution... The all red taillights were common in the '60's, BUT, I still prefer the stock taillights. The bluedot ones are cool! Go with those! Green glass rocks!
Dan , you should really think about taking it on this years tour.Lots of room in back for storage or sleeping!!!Just might be the only nomad there !!!!
AAARRRRGGG! I feel the stress from 2500 km away. Everyone that’s ever done glasswork knows the feeling. Sort of like your first day of work in the nitroglycerin factory. SO much work but SO worth it in the end. What a project!
Hi Dan I might not be the biggest fan of the paint job but it's great to see so much progress I'm getting the feeling your starting to fall back in love with here's hoping
I have found is that old window screen like the metal screen from old school storm windows and summer screen works very well at reenforcing JB weld repairs. Sand down the area where the repair will be in the hidden side remove a decent amount of the meterial so you can lay the window screen in a skin coat of JB weld then put more on top n then when dry you can sand repair back level with surrounding meterial n it's almost invisible if done well and extremely strong
Love the innovation on the tailgate latch. I would have done somewhat of the same and no way I’d pay that much for an original. I like the solid red lenses on the taillights it looks clean. Sweet car man I’m looking into buying a 55 chevy gasser soon myself. Found one with a cream white body and green with gold metal flake top that was meant to be a driver. Interesting color combo to say the least. Can’t wait to see the nomad on the road buddy keep up the good work and loving the content
That’s cool you showed Scott’s cold war motor t shirt on the car he built. Extremely underrated show. An incredible and gifted metal shaper. If you watch the playlist on that car you will be hooked on the channel
This is why I watch you. Your ability to think through problems and make it work is Incredible.
I am constantly amazed at your ability to "make" parts that you need and that they fit so well. Great job, the nomad will look just fine on the road.
I agree Lewis!
Lewis I think Danny has a degree in improvising. Thank God there his personal toys.
Well Lewis, if you are amazed at his ability to make parts by this backyard mechanic , then your mind would be blown if you watched German versions of this type of channel. Rebuilding old Mercedes-Benz where no parts are available.... are made. I am German/Austrian and enjoy DD SPEEDSHOP, I watch in Hamburg,DE occasionally
Its like the old junk I have, it's a 50/50, it looks great from 50 feet or at 50 mph 😅
The look on Dani's face while you were whining about putting the glass in is priceless!
It was a genuine look of fear.
28:18 I love this part. Dani looks so worried at the beginning then the rolling eyes and humoring Dan! Dani you’re so sweet to help and put up with him. He’s trying to be as nice, sweet and funny as he can. Just a very cute couple.
I thumbed up before.. anyone that can do glass on a Nomad , good job or hack, deserves a tip of the hat , so to speak. Thanks for sharing Dan 👍👍
That went rather smoothly. Had to check twice to see that I was actually watching DD Speed Shop. :) Good job Dan, looks sweet.
I think the Packard tail light has a nice smooth look to it kinda goes with the vibe you're doing on the body work I would go with them
Hey Dan My 2 cents
Cut the roof fab another tailgate skin
Turn this thing into a TRI 5 El Camino
Awesome content
Great build series
Dan, I commented the other day about my "56" Nomad that I had for 32 years and never finished. I regret that I didn't get it on the road like you did this one and made it a work in progress. I ended up selling it and never finished it. I won't make that mistake again. An old dog can learn new tricks. I have a "63" Falcon Convertible and I drive it while I'm bringing it back to it's previous splendor. I call her "Ruby". She's Fire engine red and she's a gem. God bless. 👍🙂
Enjoyed the live last night! Thanks for you're time. We appreciate it 🙏
I know it's not done, but it's amazing to see the transformation this has gone through. I remember when you first got it I was thinking "man this guy is as crazy as I am".. but you've saved it which is awesome. Us guys that live in the rust belt have to deal with what we can get our hands on.
Looking great Dan! To think where this car was to where it is today is a major victory, and that's coming from a Tri-Five Guy! MadMooks is the guy to fix the rear window frame and Don's Hot Rod Garage actually has a 55-57 Nomad Curved glass install explained on his '57 Nomad from 1 year ago where he uses the curved sandwich plate to hold the curved glass in place. Sounds like you are using all the right guys for references. As far as the taillights, blue dots rule!
I watched this video for entertainment when it was first posted. Fast forward to now and I’m looking at a “rolling basket case” ‘55 Nomad with ALL trim out and piled in the back. I just rewatched this and now I have a better understanding of what I’m looking for as I go through the pile. VERY HELPFUL!
Need to see tail light lit up before deciding, however I am leaning towards the Pacard lense.
Looking great Dan.
Dan love the way you adapted tail gate latch that old school way it work that’s what count keep on it n keep hot rodding
Dan, that is an outstanding adventure you took saving Nomad. Well done sir, well done.
The car is looking killer with the glass in it so glad you went with the green tint looks way better then clear . I love green tint on older hot rods
Good to see you Fella
The curved side glass in just all of a sudden made that car beautiful. And totally worth all the stress.
This Nomad looks bitchen. And like you I wish it was as new, but it’s not. Exceptional job Dan. From what it was when you bought her to now, outstanding. Congratulations, it’s a car again.
Dish soap works really good for window rubbers. Also, I dig the Pacard taillights and the crazies behind you see a bigger red light
Just wanted to let you how much I appreciate your approach to expensive parts. That’s the way I did it back when I had project cars. My last one was a trashed ‘95 BMW convertible. Almost everything I put on it came from Ace Hardware or BiMart. Topped it off with a roller Rustoleum paint job. Looked damn good, too.
Absolutely love it. I’d definitely go with the blue dot taillights. Can’t express enough how this is my absolute favorite car you’ve built. Hell yeah Dan
You needed a disclaimer at the beginning for anyone that gets stressed easily or has high anxiety. I was on the edge of my seat watching you with that glass!
I like that tailgate latch solution Dan!
Hey Dan
She looks so good. Great teamwork
Take care Edit: I like the solid red taillight.
Nomad sounds great 👍
I love the ingenuity that's true Hot Roding !!! Nomad looking good!!!
Another great show 👍
Hey Dan, THANK YOU for rolling up your sleeves, using your genius and clever mind, to complete this Nomad, to make it your own masterpiece!!! Way to go on believing in yourself and getting it done. Keep it fun Dan and you won't go wrong. Thanks 👍 😎
The straight red light looks very slick. Love this build so far!
Really enjoying this build, they don't get much cooler than a chevy nomad ! And cheers to the callout for Coldwarmotors , a fantastic classic car channel that really deserves more people to discover
Those solid red tail light lenses are '56 Buick. It was very common back in the day to use them on '55 Chevies.
Glad you give Scott and Cold War Motors a shout every now and again. I found CWM and watched for a few months and that is what probably prompted your 4 door conversion video to show up in my feed one day and I've followed ever since.
I'm enjoying this Nomad build! She sounds rowdy! I hope the rest of your parts get to you soon. In my opinion the right side taillight lens looks better - more details.
Grate job Dan looks good love it
Give those Packard lenses time to settle in. I bet after a few weeks the look will be undeniable and the character they add will make going back to stock impossible, just a tasty custom touch that changes the attitude with extremely little effort.
The Nomad is looking good. tail light wise, Having been 16 in 1966, blue dots would have been the starting point. Personally I prefer the solid red ones. But add blue dots to those, you got something. Nice purple full tail lights from further back! The green glass was the right choice!
@DD_Speed_Shop.. A prize?
Happy New Year Dan, Dani & Folk’s
I was sweating watching with the glass! Wow what a difference with glass. Looking good!
Hey dude jb weld will work for about a year in canada. Tried it on my 98 gm door handle . Hopefully the braising on bqck helps hold er
The nomad looks badass with glass. It took a little finagling but you got her done it looks fantastic! As far as the tail lights go stick with the blue dot Old school. Keep up the great work and I'm looking forward to seeing the windshield 👍✌️🇺🇲
I like the blue dot taillights. The glass looks awesome. BTW I was that 20 year old kid back when I had my "55. That was in 1957. Good video, Dan.
Looking awesome to me ! I like the green tinted glass!
Can’t wait to see if cruising down the street
I really like your shows,you know how to make things work,you use your brain .Keep on making your cool shows.
I prefer the Packard lens, but you do you buddy. Love the results of the Nomad. Keep it up.
Love the way you think through all this come up with all these ideas weather stripping what did you get that you can go to the hardware store fix your hot rod you were something else please continue to send your videos and thank you I learned a lot
I like the tail lights with the blue dot. I am not interested in Packard tail lights. I would be lost without backup lights. I consider them very important. I am very impressed with your handling of the glass in the Nomad. Well done sir!
DD Nomadd is looking great Dan !
You should go with the blue dot back-up lights 🙂
The green glass was an excellent choice 😉
I agree 100%
Good choice on the green tint, it looks good. Sure changes the look of the car getting the rear side windows in. It's coming together nicely, should be a fun cruiser.
It's comin together well Dan! Can't wait to see er cruisin in style and best of all...garage burnouts!!!!!
Don really does have the knowledge on these things and his lift gate videos was on point. I dig the Packard lenses. Didn't know that worked. I went clear glass, now you got me kicking myself for not picking green! LOL cool video
i put 55 or 56 buick lenses in my 55 ragtop i had back in the 70's . im building another 55 ragtop now and i bought some Lee custom lenses that look like the buick ones. they have 2 styles buick style and one that looks like the lenses dan has
Before I finish this vid I had to come comment. Tuesday I went for a ride in the weewoo wagon and spent 4 days in the people garage dealing with a badly clogged intake system. I lived and am home and bingeing Dan and enjoying the hell out of Dan bashing the bashers. This thing is and always was a NomadStein not a restoration. I love the look, there is protected metal for pretty cheap and you can spend paint money on performance or AC for that Tri 5 Nationals date or power tour. With all the other cars you have to cruise you might decide this thing should put some money in your pocket at some point and let that dude paint it his color. So much comedy genius here lately. Thanks Dan the Hotrod Hayzeus lol
Looking great Dan. I always wanted blue dot lights on my 55 when I was a teenager. That’s my vote
With the overall paint scheme and the direction the car is headed I think the Packard tail lights look the best
She looks brilliant! The black patina paint was a great idea. Now youve fired up you enthusiasm again. Would love to see you get some more cover to park your collection under. Wouldnt take much to put a roof over your driveway. Kitset carports can be delivered to your door and they come in all sizes.
Hello!!! here we are, I understand the reason for the patina, and it is true that although it looks very good, it is far from being a museum piece, and the truth is that cars must be enjoyed without restrictions, and patina is cheap... Maybe it's better to invest in conductivity!!!! I love how it is turning out!!! is taking shape!!! I congratulate you, go ahead with everything! regards....
I was sweating just watching. Good job you two!
Always loved the nomads, love unique cars.
protect Danielle at all costs. the best helper ever
Excellent! Nomads are one of my favorite rides. Cheers!
A Sunday DD fix. Nice. Now I can whistle while I work. Thanks. ✌️🇺🇸
The garage door lift gate handle on a 55 Nomad is EPIC.
I like the Packard tail light, I'm 65 and to me back up lights never mattered, but to each their own.
Loved how got that tailgate working with the different handle great work man. And I think the all red tail lights look cooler but id personally want to have reverse lights.
The Blue Dot tail light is the way to go! Lookin’ good!👍😎
Hey Dan, She's coming along. Gotta say I loved the Nomad back in my day. As a matter of fact, loved all the old cars. Much easier to work on. Love your channel and videos. Take care and be safe.
I’ve always thought Chevy should make reissued Nomad but with modern drivetrain. Best looking wagon ever. Great to follow your build!
Full lens on the tail light looks awesome. Great job like always. Watching you “hack” up cars has made me tackle a couple of my projects. You can always cut it out and build it again but you already know that lol.
That Nomad is RAD!!! Great job bud!!!
From where you started with this thing it's bada$$. And yes the dollar signs were intentional. Love it.
You were apologizing on the live about the video being long.... well i thought it was great! There was a lot of stuff to cover and you kept me pinned to the screen watching.....waiting... for broken glass.... hahaha. No, really, there's a lot going on installing that stuff, talk about tedious!! Definitely makes the look of the car! I had ordered clear glass for my '50 F1, Now you got me thinking green is the way to go with my 56 Fairlane that I hadn't ordered yet. Thinking Danni's arms were getting quite the workout there with the lift gate install! She's a trooper and a keeper!!!
The More I Watch the more Your Direction makes Sense... It's Best to have Everything together and Figured Out Before attempting to Take it to the Next Level Like a Quality Paint Job. I'm Behind You... Brother
Oh, garage door mechanism..cool solution...
The all red taillights were common in the '60's, BUT, I still prefer the stock taillights. The bluedot ones are cool! Go with those!
Green glass rocks!
I definitely like the old school lens with blue dot, reminds me of my dad's 55'. Great work on the glass, I would have broke it!
Dan the Nomad is looking good. Go with the Blue dot taillights. They look so much better! Keep wrenching man. Love the channel.
I do gllass replacemants...and this is by far the easyest glass job i ever seen. cheers
It is VERY COOL LOOKING !!!
I like the blue dot tail light.
Glass does make a big difference, thanks for the assist Dani.😊
I actually love the way this car is looking, the fake patina looks pretty cool
Dan , you should really think about taking it on this years tour.Lots of room in back for storage or sleeping!!!Just might be the only nomad there !!!!
Looking good Dan. Got my sweet CWM Fury shirt in the mail last week 👌 Electrical tape on gas is like Electrical tape on airlines 😆
Fantastic job Dan
AAARRRRGGG! I feel the stress from 2500 km away. Everyone that’s ever done glasswork knows the feeling. Sort of like your first day of work in the nitroglycerin factory. SO much work but SO worth it in the end. What a project!
I still remember my first day in the nitroglycerine factory. They always called me Lefty after that . . .
Agree, green glass is perfect. Love the sound of it running.
👍👍👍 Thanks for saving the 55 Nomad !
Green Glass all the way Dan! The installation of glass and fired up Nomad is Sweet.
Hi Dan I might not be the biggest fan of the paint job but it's great to see so much progress I'm getting the feeling your starting to fall back in love with here's hoping
I have found is that old window screen like the metal screen from old school storm windows and summer screen works very well at reenforcing JB weld repairs. Sand down the area where the repair will be in the hidden side remove a decent amount of the meterial so you can lay the window screen in a skin coat of JB weld then put more on top n then when dry you can sand repair back level with surrounding meterial n it's almost invisible if done well and extremely strong
Looking good! Both tail lights look good, but the rad look is no back up lense!
Love the innovation on the tailgate latch. I would have done somewhat of the same and no way I’d pay that much for an original. I like the solid red lenses on the taillights it looks clean. Sweet car man I’m looking into buying a 55 chevy gasser soon myself. Found one with a cream white body and green with gold metal flake top that was meant to be a driver. Interesting color combo to say the least. Can’t wait to see the nomad on the road buddy keep up the good work and loving the content
She’s coming right along. Definitely like the blue tail light lens.
Fantastic job Dan. It looks bad ass!
Nomad is looking really cool. Thanks for saving it. Hopefully I will catch up with you on your American tour🇨🇦🇺🇸
She’s beautiful! Love the hate on the faux patina
Love it! Blue dots are the way.hope ya enjoy it when ready
I was biting my nails hoping that glass wouldnt crack man.....whaa. nice work you 2.
Love it. Nice work Dan!
Dan, THE NOMAD LOOKS BADA$$, I'M JEALOUS!!!