I can’t wait to see pump on the car it’s going to be a very nice piece on there. Little stuff at a time definitely gets the job done. See you on the next one👍😎✌️
Hey Big Don. It really doesn't matter what day it is. As long as we are alive and enjoying our old cars. Cool tricks Don. It is much better when it all looks the same. Thanks for sharing.
I remember when you showed the pump tank last year, bummer it was not usable but pretty cool you got the "old" one looking great. Really cool idea with the knobs. Pretty wild how the steering pump drives off the back of the generator. Thanks for another really cool knowledge dump Don. ✌️
Thanks BW! I had to really work that tank to straighten the debts out. Should like fine with a little filler on it. The power steering on the back of the generator was a new setup for 1955. 1954 Chevys had the power steering setup on the bottom of the steering column and the gear box. It's a very wild setup. Have a good one Buddy
Great update Don! We have 2 tri five PS pumps listed here. One that has a nice tank for $100 and another one still attached with the generator for $500. I can check with my Nomad buddy to see if he has a spare too. That radio knob idea is ingenious! It really adds some great detail to the dash! I hope you guys have a great Easter! Take care Don!
Pinholes in the tank? Might try gas tank sealer. I just finished up a bunch of antique railroad lanterns and truck smudge pot/flares. Taped up the outsides poured in the sealer. Repaired holes up to a quarter inch round.
Hey Jim! I enjoy your comment, as I try to do videos to help keep the Tri5s alive. Maybe 20 Years from now a young guy will watch a be able to fix his car. Later 👍
Hey Big Don, happy Easter buddy, great job on the power steering pump and throttle linkage, and those knobs for the fresh air vents really turned out awesome what a great idea, talk to you soon 😀😀
It's looking good. If you want on the power stearing metal, if you clean it well, then you could solder the metal and then coat it. Remember, there is always a way, and it's all in the details.
Hey Big Don, every little bit gets it one step closer buddy! Were those pumps you had on the bench, were they both from a 55? Looks the one on the right seemed bigger? Love the details on the car! Have a great rest of the week.
Hey Don ,I use to torch braze rusty holes in paper thin rusty tanks & pipes when I was in the Navy maybe a possibilty to fix that old rusty one. Tig weld not sure with thin walls,LOL! Anyhoo any updates or pics on that white 55 you sold thats in Florida??? Just curious........
Hey Glenn! That might be a cool way to fix the tank. I'll keep it in the corner till I need it. The guy Donald has been working on that 55 alot. I have some pics I can post of it in my next video. Later Buddy 👍
@@donshotrodgarage1717 Yeah Don that would be neat to see pics of that old girl coming back to life. You know the deal with fixing things its all just getting the ambition to do it for us older guys,LOLL!
Don I like the camaro you bought but in hindsight I think you should've totally paid attention to the 55 convertable you've wasted money on other cars and parts which I totally understand but the convertable should be gone through til the end that car finished in a beautiful black with red guts or a bright red would've been way smarter as you know not a lot of 55 chevy convertables around shit you see ten times more 55 nomads than convertables you should've spent the money on the paint job instead im sure you must know some joe blow who does half decent paint jobs for a decent price you bought another car yes the camaros nice but it took much needed money from the 55 convertable try to get it painted this summer
I appreciate your point of view! I do all my own work and will be doing the paint job as well on the convertible. I'm not in a rush to get this car done. I enjoy the time I spend working on the car and getting it fixed back up. If I have 4 nomads and a 55 convertible and a 96 ss camaro convertible and a full running Dumpster company money is not holding this convertible back. I'll keep fixing it up as I have time to. Later 👍
@donshotrodgarage1717 Hahahahahaha that 55 convertable looks outa place there with those nomads and you already have a convertable I see you like that year of canaro wanna trade for a 95 camaro drag car with trailer and dualie lol!
I'm not trolling or talking shit I myself have never finished one car I've ever had the last one was a 74 real 360x4bbl l-code duster it's good you'll do your own painting everything you've done to it so far had been great getting it closer can't wait to see it painted
Good Video update Big Don👍🏼you sure do have that motor cleaned up nice again 🤩😎I sure do love that Convertible 🏆👍🏼
I can’t wait to see pump on the car it’s going to be a very nice piece on there. Little stuff at a time definitely gets the job done. See you on the next one👍😎✌️
Thanks Kevin! Little pieces here and there all add up. I'm enjoying the process. Later Buddy 👍
Hey Big Don. It really doesn't matter what day it is. As long as we are alive and enjoying our old cars. Cool tricks Don. It is much better when it all looks the same. Thanks for sharing.
You're doing great work Don , , all you can do . Pick away here and there , next thing you know , it's done .... Then what'll you do , lol
Thanks Dan
I remember when you showed the pump tank last year, bummer it was not usable but pretty cool you got the "old" one looking great. Really cool idea with the knobs. Pretty wild how the steering pump drives off the back of the generator. Thanks for another really cool knowledge dump Don. ✌️
Thanks BW! I had to really work that tank to straighten the debts out. Should like fine with a little filler on it. The power steering on the back of the generator was a new setup for 1955. 1954 Chevys had the power steering setup on the bottom of the steering column and the gear box. It's a very wild setup. Have a good one Buddy
Great update Don! We have 2 tri five PS pumps listed here. One that has a nice tank for $100 and another one still attached with the generator for $500. I can check with my Nomad buddy to see if he has a spare too. That radio knob idea is ingenious! It really adds some great detail to the dash! I hope you guys have a great Easter! Take care Don!
Thanks Hubie! Happy Easter Buddy 👍
I love that steering wheel in the 55 convertible that is the best looking steering wheel I've ever seen
Yup the 58-60 Impala steering wheels are a work out art! Later 👍
Pinholes in the tank? Might try gas tank sealer. I just finished up a bunch of antique railroad lanterns and truck smudge pot/flares. Taped up the outsides poured in the sealer. Repaired holes up to a quarter inch round.
Hey Paul! I won't toss the tank I will look into the sealer you mentioned.
Great video! You're good at explaining things.
Thanks Lee
The engine looks great
Thanks Lee! My goal is to make the entire car look the same. Just takes time. Later 👍
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Thanks Barry
Looking good Don, great idea on those radio knobs. Have a great Easter 👍🏻
Thanks Man! Happy Easter
nice bling bling
Thanks for the update Don! Takes time to do it right. Hang in there,you’ll get it done.
Thanks Glenn
Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something, My first two cars were Tri-Fives.
Hey Jim! I enjoy your comment, as I try to do videos to help keep the Tri5s alive. Maybe 20 Years from now a young guy will watch a be able to fix his car. Later 👍
Hey Big Don, happy Easter buddy, great job on the power steering pump and throttle linkage, and those knobs for the fresh air vents really turned out awesome what a great idea, talk to you soon 😀😀
Thanks Mike! I'm getting some things checked off the list. Happy Easter Buddy
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It's looking good. If you want on the power stearing metal, if you clean it well, then you could solder the metal and then coat it. Remember, there is always a way, and it's all in the details.
Hey Harvey! That's a good idea on the other tank. I will keep it and look into repairs in the future. Have a good one Buddy 👍
I appreciate your video info. I’m building a 55 Chevy convertible. You have a nice collection!!
Thanks Buddy! Good luck on your 55 Convertible build.
Can't wait to see it drive looking good 😊
Very informative! Thank you!
Love it big Don
Thanks Doug
The devil is in the details. Nice touches man. Those impala steering wheels are a killer touch too. Nice work man.
Too many projects I had the same problem so now down to just 2 and 1 is enough.
Cool deal Bud,a little bit is better than nothing 👌, That is a cool idea for the radio knobs looks good for sure.Have a good one Bud 👍✌️
Thanks Lonnie
I always enjoy your videos and that 55 convertible is still my favorite.
Thanks Greg
On step at a time Don one step at a time
Coming along nicely
Thanks Terry
Thanks for the update! looking good! keep moving forward!
Thanks Buddy
Hey Big Don, every little bit gets it one step closer buddy!
Were those pumps you had on the bench, were they both from a 55? Looks the one on the right seemed bigger? Love the details on the car! Have a great rest of the week.
Hey Raymond! Yes the both are both the same may have just been the angle. 1955-1957 ran the same tank. Later 👍
Hey Don ,I use to torch braze rusty holes in paper thin rusty tanks & pipes when I was in the Navy maybe a possibilty to fix that old rusty one. Tig weld not sure with thin walls,LOL! Anyhoo any updates or pics on that white 55 you sold thats in Florida??? Just curious........
Hey Glenn! That might be a cool way to fix the tank. I'll keep it in the corner till I need it. The guy Donald has been working on that 55 alot. I have some pics I can post of it in my next video. Later Buddy 👍
@@donshotrodgarage1717 Yeah Don that would be neat to see pics of that old girl coming back to life. You know the deal with fixing things its all just getting the ambition to do it for us older guys,LOLL!
Hey Don! How you been? Great videos! Have a great Easter!
I bought my first 55 when I was 20 years old. That was in 1974 so you do the math. I'll be 70 in December and I have another 55
Very cool Man! 55 chevy is the best looking car in my opinion. Later 👍
Is that a reproduction 59 impala wheel? It's looks perfect.
It's a original 1958 Impala steering wheel. Later 👍
Is it an actual convertible Bel Air or did you do a hack n pack like that guy DD Dan whatever his name is?
True 55 chevy Ragtop.
@@donshotrodgarage1717 Awesome! You got a great collection of rarities!
I'm sure you wish you had more time to work on your cars Don. Imagine the stuff you'd get done if work didn't get in the way!?
Yeah for sure Gorni! If I had more time this car would be running and driving by now. It's a balance everyday through life. Later Buddy
Don I like the camaro you bought but in hindsight I think you should've totally paid attention to the 55 convertable you've wasted money on other cars and parts which I totally understand but the convertable should be gone through til the end that car finished in a beautiful black with red guts or a bright red would've been way smarter as you know not a lot of 55 chevy convertables around shit you see ten times more 55 nomads than convertables you should've spent the money on the paint job instead im sure you must know some joe blow who does half decent paint jobs for a decent price you bought another car yes the camaros nice but it took much needed money from the 55 convertable try to get it painted this summer
I appreciate your point of view! I do all my own work and will be doing the paint job as well on the convertible. I'm not in a rush to get this car done. I enjoy the time I spend working on the car and getting it fixed back up. If I have 4 nomads and a 55 convertible and a 96 ss camaro convertible and a full running Dumpster company money is not holding this convertible back. I'll keep fixing it up as I have time to. Later 👍
@donshotrodgarage1717 Hahahahahaha that 55 convertable looks outa place there with those nomads and you already have a convertable I see you like that year of canaro wanna trade for a 95 camaro drag car with trailer and dualie lol!
You're bouncing around all these projects slow down and concentrate on the convertable
I've been working on the convertible when I have time.
I'm not trolling or talking shit I myself have never finished one car I've ever had the last one was a 74 real 360x4bbl l-code duster it's good you'll do your own painting everything you've done to it so far had been great getting it closer can't wait to see it painted
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