"You go to war with the Army you have" All that matters is that you got the job done, Who cares how others do it. Us backyard builders have to improvise when we don't have fancy shops and equipment. Keep up the good work.
I can only imagine what you could accomplish if you had a hoist with a high roof garage! Amazing what you do with what you are presently working with Dan!
One of the best hot rod guys I knew used to use an old oak tree to do all kinds of work. One big limb had a chain hoist and a post made to keep from sagging for pulling bodies and motors etc. He also had a huge chain wrapped around it that He used to pull frames and accident work that he'd anchor down to anchors he put in the concrete pad. He passed away about 15 years ago. But there wasn't much he couldn't or wouldn't do and if he needed a tool he built it.
Average guy with an average garage using average tools to do the impossible. I love it. Awesome channel. Gives us average folks hope that we can do this.
It's a fine line between lunatic and genius. You Sir are on the genius side of the line. Thanks for showing everyone what can be done in a home shop with some thought. Nice seeing Mur too. Thanks Dan.
Sometimes I call myself an idiot savant and feel your pain on these projects as well. You are far from a moron and we share the same vision when it comes to seeing the inner beauty in a derelict machine. The reward will be driving your own 57 roadster creation that many dream of but are not as willing to put in the time money and hard work to achieve! You're on the right path.
The mans a genius I tell you!!!!! This is real life stuff right there, we as your subscribers don’t have fancy shop stuff we lay on our backs just like you. Keep up the excellent work Danny
From an American high school educator to a Canadian educator-thanks for “saving the day” Mur! This project is quite fantastic and certainly inspiring. Cheers to living your dreams! 🍻
Sometimes the difference between genius and moron is in the follow through. As in, if it works you're a genius, if it doesn't... The guys that wait until everything is "safe" or "correct" have half finished projects that they will to their kids when they get old. That puts you in the genius class.
I did a frame off resto on my 58. I jacked the car up about 24" and put 4 big jack stands under the body near the rockers front and back then i used a jack to lower the frame from the body as i removed the body bolts. Rolled frame out from under it. Repeat process for installing frame after i painted it and cleaned and painted the bottom of the body. Worked like a charm and i did it all by myself. 58 has X frame so it was pretty narrow except for the rear axle which i removed prior to lowering the frame so the axle wouldnt hit my jackstands as i rolled it out
you mentioned in the last video that the "damage" is done before you upload... i've got a video on some mods i made to an old cheap guitar, and i still YEARS later still get comments "you're ruining that guitar" "another one destroyed" - yet, i play the damn thing far more now than it got played for 20+ years... so who's done what? good on ya! this thing looks awesome.
Great job making a 4door hardtop into a 2 door convertible. Here in northern Indiana USA, we had a guy make a 4 door hardtop into a 4dr. convertible for his driver/parade car. Shaved door handles helped the look. This 2 door convertible will get the looks.
Funny thing is people claiming numbers matching motor, trans etc. to bring good money. But There was never a serial number attached, only date codes and with surplus parts, production dates they could vary by a year.
I can hear 'Hannibal Smith' saying ,"I love it when a plan comes together !" . Nice to see the family support in this build - thank you DD Speed Shop :-)
That had got to be one of the craziest ,most effective body swaps Ive seen on TH-cam Dan and the most enjoyable to watch!. You are working wonders with that old Chevy.As always a pleasure to watch you, Mur and Danni work.keep the videos coming 👍
I don't care what anyone say Dan you are doing awesome job I love how ppl judge your work when half of them probably don't move off there coach but yet they Can do better job at what eating cheeseburger lol
Your'e not a genius and your'e not a moron. Your'e just being yourself, a creative and energetic hot rod enthusiast ! I like the roadster idea. Just like the traditional hot rods, weather protection is not necessary.
I am a guy from America, living in London admiring a guys work in Canada! Love what you do my friend, If I were a man of greater means I'd do something...I don't know what because I love that you make do with what you have. Never stop my friend, I have to buy my classics already done...well for the most part,:O)
I actually did a motor and complete interior swap in my apartment parking lot back in the day working on my 70 novas out there till 4 am for 2-3 days grinding and painting lol
I have to say that this is perhaps one of the most unusual projects that I have seen anyone tackle. You and Murph improvising as you go into uncharted territory was great. I guess that’s one of the things that make this channel so interesting. So glad that it worked out for you.
It's all about the drive. The drive of passion to accomplish the dream, the drive to use what you have verses what you want, and the drive to cruise the neighborhood. A man's wealth is not what he has, it is how he got there. Priceless!
Dan, totally cool, awesome work, way to show what can be done!!!!! Most guys wouldn’t have the guts to even attempt what you are doing!!! You Rock!! Please Please please don’t get cheap on the drive train and rear suspension you can do the car a little at a time and have a awesome ride
Dan you are showing people that if you want to work on Hot Rods you don't need a big bright clean shop to do it, you just have to do it! So much fun watching the struggle and your thought process!!
I like it your taking a POS car that nobody wanted and doing something cool with it. Convertibles are cool I never see another convertible like mine. I'm always the only 64 Chevelle convertible at a car show there just so rare most of them rotted beyond repair over the years. I'm gonna assume it's the same for the 57 Chevy I saw one 57 last week at the main street Manchester car show I haven't seen one in years.
Hey Dan, glad to see you're rockin the UTG t-shirt! However, you should have got the one that says,"This is sketchy even by my standards". Mur really stepped up on this one.Mad respect to you both!!
dan ive been watching your builds for a few years but man..this one has me excited to see every day thank you its really comeing along cant wait to see it on the road
Not a moron Dan. This is the stuff they should put on TV. Real reality episodes. I’ve got a garage just like yours and I wrench all the time. It can be done on a small budget and guys like you prove that. So while I continue fixing rot on my 66 mustang I say to myself, “hell if DAN can do it so can I” Keep it up boss!
The first time i did a frame swap I unbolted the body and started jacking it, with towers of cement blocks on each side and beams across. As the car got higher I used wood blocks on the Jack until it was high enough. You did fine!
Dude... A second floor jack is a game changer. I know you don't do much modern stuff, but having a regular jack and a long-reach low-profile jack (for the modern things) is a good way to go. Then you get the best of both worlds. I wouldn't go back to just one jack since having a pair for the past 10+ years. A hoist would be nice too... but... dream a little dream at a time.
Great Work Dan! This is what Hot Roddin' and Rat Roddin' is all about. Takin' the stuff that is worth nothing but scrap weight and making it good again....... the REAL way to Recycle.
I think your doing a great job for what you are working with . I don’t think a four door hard top is ever going to be a big money maker so anything is a improvement.
Dan when you say anybody can do it almost anywhere. You are correct. I changed the engine on my 66 Chevelle in the street in front of my house in PA. It was in a neighborhood where people frowned on working on your car. I did the job myself and had everything cleaned up before most of the neighbors got home from work. Including taking the old engine back to the junk yard.
Watching this reminds me of when I did my 68 F100 Crown Vic swap. I used much of the same tools and materials with an equal amount of almost loosing it completely before I got everything lined up. At least this is all in once piece and a little easier to line up as a result. I really enjoyed watching you and your Dad working together. Thanks for sharing this with us.
You need to invest in a gantry crane. We use ours a lot and it has paid for itself in saved time and effort! Ours came from Harbor Freight and was about $800.
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE !!! We do what we can with what we have. Thats what makes dreams come true. Some times dreams become reality. You are proof of that. Never stop dreaming Dan, because if you do, you will stop building cars how you see them . " I WOULD IF I COULD , BUT I CANT SO I WONT " . THIS QUOTE IS NOT IN YOUR MIND AS WE ALL CAN SEE. GOOD WORK.
"You go to war with the Army you have" All that matters is that you got the job done, Who cares how others do it. Us backyard builders have to improvise when we don't have fancy shops and equipment. Keep up the good work.
Truth brother!!!
Donald Rumsfeld is this you?
Exactly what I was just saying myself...
@@aliceshaw8265 he sent a lot of soldiers to their death.
from his office in Washington DC
I can only imagine what you could accomplish if you had a hoist with a high roof garage! Amazing what you do with what you are presently working with Dan!
Or just work outside on the driveway with an DIY A frame chainfall set up on casters
Yeah, I agree. I'd love to see him in a decent shop.
Give him time and maybe soon we'll see him in a shop right next door to the new house he's looking for.
One of the best hot rod guys I knew used to use an old oak tree to do all kinds of work. One big limb had a chain hoist and a post made to keep from sagging for pulling bodies and motors etc. He also had a huge chain wrapped around it that He used to pull frames and accident work that he'd anchor down to anchors he put in the concrete pad.
He passed away about 15 years ago. But there wasn't much he couldn't or wouldn't do and if he needed a tool he built it.
When mur shows up things get DONE MUR IS THE MAN.
Average guy with an average garage using average tools to do the impossible. I love it. Awesome channel. Gives us average folks hope that we can do this.
Who else would do this. You are a ambitious man and determined.
me but mine is a 55 with the folding convertible roof
My thoughts to a tee! I see they commenting on how awesome Mur is but I don't see one of these in his garage, yet.. 😉
It's a fine line between lunatic and genius. You Sir are on the genius side of the line. Thanks for showing everyone what can be done in a home shop with some thought. Nice seeing Mur too. Thanks Dan.
Sometimes I call myself an idiot savant and feel your pain on these projects as well. You are far from a moron and we share the same vision when it comes to seeing the inner beauty in a derelict machine. The reward will be driving your own 57 roadster creation that many dream of but are not as willing to put in the time money and hard work to achieve! You're on the right path.
The mans a genius I tell you!!!!! This is real life stuff right there, we as your subscribers don’t have fancy shop stuff we lay on our backs just like you. Keep up the excellent work Danny
A man can hit the like button before he even watches I love this build it’s going to be awesome. Thanks for sharing DD 👍😆✌️
I'm guilty 😬
Yep! I click the like button as soon as it pops up. I haven’t been disappointed by a video yet.
Necessity is the mother of invention. And you got that mother on the new frame with a bit of sweat!
Sometimes it looks like you are doing it the hard way, but you get the job done and that is the important part.
I was surprised that you cut the roof off before you frame swapped it, glad it worked for you
From an American high school educator to a Canadian educator-thanks for “saving the day” Mur! This project is quite fantastic and certainly inspiring. Cheers to living your dreams! 🍻
Sometimes the difference between genius and moron is in the follow through. As in, if it works you're a genius, if it doesn't... The guys that wait until everything is "safe" or "correct" have half finished projects that they will to their kids when they get old. That puts you in the genius class.
True car crafting! Two thumbs up from Chickasha, Oklahoma.
I did a frame off resto on my 58. I jacked the car up about 24" and put 4 big jack stands under the body near the rockers front and back then i used a jack to lower the frame from the body as i removed the body bolts. Rolled frame out from under it. Repeat process for installing frame after i painted it and cleaned and painted the bottom of the body. Worked like a charm and i did it all by myself. 58 has X frame so it was pretty narrow except for the rear axle which i removed prior to lowering the frame so the axle wouldnt hit my jackstands as i rolled it out
i do something similar with 59 and 60 chevys but i leave the rear in and i put long 4x4's on top of the jack stands and unbolt the body first .
Hi brother,to me it doesn't matter what ather people think,all it me as if you like it.keep it rockin.
you mentioned in the last video that the "damage" is done before you upload... i've got a video on some mods i made to an old cheap guitar, and i still YEARS later still get comments "you're ruining that guitar" "another one destroyed" - yet, i play the damn thing far more now than it got played for 20+ years... so who's done what?
good on ya! this thing looks awesome.
Great job making a 4door hardtop into a 2 door convertible. Here in northern Indiana USA, we had a guy make a 4 door hardtop into a 4dr. convertible for his driver/parade car. Shaved door handles helped the look. This 2 door convertible will get the looks.
What a show, action, suspence, drama, WOW.... Well done......
Well Dan, it IS your car, so anything you decide to do to it is OK! More power to you in this and all your builds!
not everyone cares about numbers matching original. this is an awesome series. rock on eh!
Funny thing is people claiming numbers matching motor, trans etc. to bring good money. But There was never a serial number attached, only date codes and with surplus parts, production dates they could vary by a year.
I can hear 'Hannibal Smith' saying ,"I love it when a plan comes together !" . Nice to see the family support in this build - thank you DD Speed Shop :-)
Dan. You hold a master’s degree in hillbilly butchery. You should be proud of yourself,mate. That was bloody great and fantastic to watch. Good work.
Danger Dan the tri5 man!!! I think Mur aged another year sweating out that move!!🤣🤣
That had got to be one of the craziest ,most effective body swaps Ive seen on TH-cam Dan and the most enjoyable to watch!. You are working wonders with that old Chevy.As always a pleasure to watch you, Mur and Danni work.keep the videos coming 👍
Easy-peasy lemon squeezy! You ARE a genius!
God I love your sense of humor, and of course you can do it,slide a blazer up under that rustomod!!!!
I don't care what anyone say Dan you are doing awesome job I love how ppl judge your work when half of them probably don't move off there coach but yet they Can do better job at what eating cheeseburger lol
A one legged wise man once said, “you don’t need to worry about safety”. 👌🏻mint!!👌🏻
Well done Dan , you deserve a break. Cool to see the 57 4 door turn into a 57 ragtop. Cant wait to see you cruising around
Your'e not a genius and your'e not a moron. Your'e just being yourself, a creative and energetic hot rod enthusiast ! I like the roadster idea. Just like the traditional hot rods, weather protection is not necessary.
Dan hands down respect man love that you buy old rust buckets of a car an turn it awesome hotrod
Great to see Muir do a cameo again adds a bit of good times to your video. The two DD'S are golden
Now I know how my dad feels when I’m working. I love Murs face. He says Well OK.
I think it’s half amazement that it worked and no one got hurt or killed!
Well done. Proves you can do complex jobs with little in the way of tooling.
This has been a great build.
I am a guy from America, living in London admiring a guys work in Canada! Love what you do my friend, If I were a man of greater means I'd do something...I don't know what because I love that you make do with what you have. Never stop my friend, I have to buy my classics already done...well for the most part,:O)
I actually did a motor and complete interior swap in my apartment parking lot back in the day working on my 70 novas out there till 4 am for 2-3 days grinding and painting lol
I have to say that this is perhaps one of the most unusual projects that I have seen anyone tackle. You and Murph improvising as you go into uncharted territory was great. I guess that’s one of the things that make this channel so interesting. So glad that it worked out for you.
Good to see you again, Mur! Hope you've been doing well.
It's all about the drive. The drive of passion to accomplish the dream, the drive to use what you have verses what you want, and the drive to cruise the neighborhood. A man's wealth is not what he has, it is how he got there. Priceless!
Dan, totally cool, awesome work, way to show what can be done!!!!! Most guys wouldn’t have the guts to even attempt what you are doing!!! You Rock!! Please Please please don’t get cheap on the drive train and rear suspension you can do the car a little at a time and have a awesome ride
Dan you are showing people that if you want to work on Hot Rods you don't need a big bright clean shop to do it, you just have to do it! So much fun watching the struggle and your thought process!!
Great video Dan. Glad to see Mur also wears his OSHA approved steel toed sandals when doing dangerous auto repair. Lol
A man after my own heart. I’ve done multiple chassis swaps in my gravel driveway. Keep at it Dan. And it’s always good when Mur shows up.
COOL AS ALWAYS DAN YOUR WORKING WITH WHAT YOU HAVE AND IT'S LOOKING GOOD . GREAT JOB
I feel your pain Mur. Ya send them to school buy them the nice books and all they do is eat the damn glue sticks..🤣🤣🤣
The crayons taste better and the glue is too sticky IMO
Dan your one hard working man! You amaze me with every video! Just can’t wait to see how this comes out! Thanks for another great video!
It's good that Mur was able to come over and help and Dani taking the video.
The body is on the frame and no major injuries. That makes it genius!
I like it your taking a POS car that nobody wanted and doing something cool with it. Convertibles are cool I never see another convertible like mine. I'm always the only 64 Chevelle convertible at a car show there just so rare most of them rotted beyond repair over the years. I'm gonna assume it's the same for the 57 Chevy I saw one 57 last week at the main street Manchester car show I haven't seen one in years.
I think it is great that you and your dad is working together. I miss my dad he has been gone 7 years now and I miss our projects together
Great job on that "at home" frame swap! "Mir to the rescue" is always the right answer, when the going gets tough.
Nice to see Dan cleaned and painted that conv frame. The art is in the details! Way to go Dan. Love this project!
Hey Dan, glad to see you're rockin the UTG t-shirt! However, you should have got the one that says,"This is sketchy even by my standards". Mur really stepped up on this one.Mad respect to you both!!
Maybe..... Just maybe.... It would be a good idea to take that bolt out. We love it. What a great episode. Thank you for sharing the experience.
Dan, at the end it's only maters the results not the method. Now you have a 57' Chevy convertible without spend a lump sum of money. You are a Master.
That was slicker than frog snot on a brass door knob. Nice job dan.
Dan I can't even order parts as quick as you pump videos out.
Dan this 57 is going to come out amazing keep doing what you like love the work you do and video content can't wait to see what's next
Hey Dan all that matters is you got the frames swapped out..Progress!! Just Keep Rockin ON!!😊
I can't imagine what you could if you had a building and hoist that Brent has. You sure make these builds easy and thanks to Murr.
He's laid back, and funny with a great attitude. The wheels are always turning underneath that hat too!
Again you are taking stuff that a lot of people would consider Junk... and turning it into Something Cool. I Love it! Thanks for Sharing... Dan
dan ive been watching your builds for a few years but man..this one has me excited to see every day thank you its really comeing along cant wait to see it on the road
Not a moron Dan. This is the stuff they should put on TV. Real reality episodes. I’ve got a garage just like yours and I wrench all the time. It can be done on a small budget and guys like you prove that. So while I continue fixing rot on my 66 mustang I say to myself, “hell if DAN can do it so can I” Keep it up boss!
The first time i did a frame swap I unbolted the body and started jacking it, with towers of cement blocks on each side and beams across. As the car got higher I used wood blocks on the Jack until it was high enough. You did fine!
That Was FUN....... Do It Again !! Do It Again !!
This whole process is truly...Canada can do it!
Dude that thing is going to rock! Can’t wait to see it done.
Dude... A second floor jack is a game changer. I know you don't do much modern stuff, but having a regular jack and a long-reach low-profile jack (for the modern things) is a good way to go. Then you get the best of both worlds. I wouldn't go back to just one jack since having a pair for the past 10+ years.
A hoist would be nice too... but... dream a little dream at a time.
All that matters is you get the the done, you make adjustments along the way. Thanks for showing us a another way to make it 🏁
Love the convert-evil!
Love the drive you have! Getting things done!
It's gonna look so great when you get done with it! I can't wait until we get to see it finished & drivable.
The Tri Five GODS are smiling on the father son team
You are so lucky to have your pops to help my dad has been gone for 27 years great content.
No one in the hospital, no one dead. Total success!!
"I drink to take the edge off" Ditto.
Great Work Dan! This is what Hot Roddin' and Rat Roddin' is all about. Takin' the stuff that is worth nothing but scrap weight and making it good again....... the REAL way to Recycle.
Looks like you're a genius. Crazy amount of work in that little garage ! Keep givin' 'er !
Dan u the man love watching you build cars. Your my inspiration for my Nova.
I think your doing a great job for what you are working with . I don’t think a four door hard top is ever going to be a big money maker so anything is a improvement.
Danielle has her priorities all set!!! Dan’s mom is trying to save him from himself! 😂
Danielle has her SET all set,lol! DAYUM!!
Dan when you say anybody can do it almost anywhere. You are correct. I changed the engine on my 66 Chevelle in the street in front of my house in PA. It was in a neighborhood where people frowned on working on your car. I did the job myself and had everything cleaned up before most of the neighbors got home from work. Including taking the old engine back to the junk yard.
You're not a moron....you remind me of my dad. He was always tinkering on something until the end.
Watching this reminds me of when I did my 68 F100 Crown Vic swap. I used much of the same tools and materials with an equal amount of almost loosing it completely before I got everything lined up. At least this is all in once piece and a little easier to line up as a result. I really enjoyed watching you and your Dad working together. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Not bad with the space and equipment you have to work with. We used to swap engines with a wooden frame and a come along!!!! Love it. 👍👍👍😊
You need to invest in a gantry crane. We use ours a lot and it has paid for itself in saved time and effort! Ours came from Harbor Freight and was about $800.
Really enjoying this series...................... 👍👍👍
Super proud of you saving what was left of a rusted 4door! I had a 4door post in Highschool and wish I could have done this!
Don't worry about what comments people say it's you that has to be happy and if your happy that's what counts.
Always a great time when murr comes by
Unbelievable!! This must have been exactly how GM did "body to frame" assembly back in 1957!! Cheers!! 🤓
Now this is Real TV - Great job and using the noodle
That was epic and amazing Dan your strength and attitude is inspiring ! Peace friends
Danielle has a great eye too, this build would look amazing with the rear screen put in the front
I sure don't mean to start anything, but you Sir have a strong sense of yankee ingenuity!
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE !!! We do what we can with what we have. Thats what makes dreams come true. Some times dreams become reality. You are proof of that. Never stop dreaming Dan, because if you do, you will stop building cars how you see them . " I WOULD IF I COULD , BUT I CANT SO I WONT " . THIS QUOTE IS NOT IN YOUR MIND AS WE ALL CAN SEE. GOOD WORK.
Mur came to supervise Dan 👍👍👍