Mistakes Were Made! Welder And Grinder Fix All - 1966 Budget Biscayne
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Back to work on the 1966 "Budget Biscayne" This car started life as a straight 6, 4 door sedan. Now we have a big block powered 2 door post ripper!
Up until this point all the "2 door" conversion panels had just been lightly tack welded into place. Today I seam weld the panels in permanently, grind them smooth and start the body work process.
With the welds dressed, Fiberglass is used to seal the work before a top coat of body filler. The car is just roughed out in 80 grit with the big air hog sander. A little high build primer and to the untrained eye we have ourselves a "real 2 door"
Looking like a proper 2 door sedan is super motivating, driver side is coming up next!
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DD Speed Shop
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Ferry Road RPO
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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To quote Puddin- "A grinder and paint makes you the welder you aint"! Looking good!
"You know it's a guddin if it's coming from Puddin" - @PuddinsFabShop
Puddin tang sure is a wise ole fella
Puddin is great but that quote came from ole uncle bumble FAQ. AvE 👌
@@ogt92fromthe1step9 they both say it. But I said it first.
@@theupscriber65 😂
You are the 2 door conversion master! Never stop doing these! It's what makes your content unique!
I would like to say that I love the way you take an un desirable 4 door and make a very desirable 2 door you make it look so easy I wish THAT I had your skills I would love to have a 1972 chevelle but all the 2 doors that are in good shape are so expensive there are lots of 4 doors but that's 2 tow many doors for me. Just like to say great job
He really is. Makes it look easy.
@@garlandhiggs7318 great jogb
Once again you have saved a car from the crusher. Firing up an old 4 door after being parked for years is cool for about 10 minutes, after that it goes back to being an undesirable car which is why it was parked in the first place. But turning it into a 2 door makes it desirable. This one has escaped the inevitable of a 4 door and now will be a coveted hotrod. #respect
Seriously Dan, I absolutely love your Nomad. I can’t get enough of it, even if you’re just backing it into the garage at the end of a different vid. It makes me happy just to see it. Luv ya man.
Being a Ford guy i don't understand why i enjoy watching you working on chevy's so much! Oh wait! lt's because you're a true gearhead. Come on people SUBSCRIBE.
Haha thanks dude
Agreed, I'm a Mopar guy.
You are just doubling down on the content ! I speak for everyone watching when I say thank you for taking the extra time (ridiculous amount of extra time) to film , edit and post it so we can hang out with you. Keep pushing and you’ll be getting that holy grail “RUclips shop with multiple lifts” soon enough !
No, not the shop with multiple lifts. That’s where I stop watching.
@@thebigpicture2032 so, another one that doesn't like to see folks get a little success and make life a little easier on themselves...sad..
Agreed !
Thanks buddy!
@@thebigpicture2032 I think I understand what you mean. A good friend of mine finally got his 10K Lift after he finally added another 2-bay shop next to his original 2 bay shop. He's in his early 40's. Been turning wrenches since he was a teenager...always dreamed of having a 4 bay shop with a lift. Now that he got the 4 bays and a nice lift it changed the way he does things...he was so used to NOT having a lift for all those years, and all that time it was making him push hard to reach that goal...now that he reached the goal he lost the "push" or the "drive" and along with it he lost interest in continuing to turn wrenches for a lot of reasons...burned out mostly. Over the years he's had an employee who he could trust to do complicated jobs so he could wear all the other hats running the shop which took-up most of his time. His employee just inherited some cash and is going to move away, leaving him stranded in a 4 bay shop with nobody to help. Now that he has a 4 bay shop and a nice lift his business has picked up and will be stuck doing it all by himself. He said these days you can't get a good mechanic who knows enough to be left alone because they are all either making 2-3 times the money or they have their own business. He's hired lots of "mechanics" over the years only to be left fixing the crap they left behind after he had to fire them. Doing something you love to do turns into doing something you hate once you get to a point of being too big to handle. a good "hobby" can turn into a nightmare. some people can handle it others can't. Do you want to wake up excited about your day or wake up dreading your day? He hardly ever uses the lift but when he does it saves him a ton of time and work...but that was what kept him "pushing"...the extra hard work without a lift. In DD's case, a lift means he reached a goal, but my guess is, it will change a lot of things mentally...because IMO what DD is doing is a "cool hobby" and getting a lift could cause it to become a burden. I know I'm not making much sense and couldn't put it in words right but when my friend got his lift it changed his whole business for the good and the bad...Bad Chad has a lift...it's outside in the freezing cold and from what I've seen he hardly ever uses it. Edit: Fitzee's doesn't use a lift yet he is happy and loves what he's doing....I'd love to have a lift too so don't get me wrong...just don't make having a lift your holy grail...your feather in your cap...the money it costs for a good lift could make for a great vacation with your family or another 57 chevy project.
Love the 66 2 door conversion but I can't wait to see the kit car put together. The look on the previous owners daughter's face will be priceless when she finally gets a drive after all these years.
Car is looking good Dan. Tell Danni we love her laugh and she is a sweet heart.
Hey Dan. The car is really looking good.
My guess is the folks who critique your work, are either "experts or complainers" The way you do things and how well they turn out, a future beginner appreciates you. Take care
I've always been a big fan of the big Chevys from the 60's, and the 2d post Biscayne is right up there. This one's looking mean.
Thanks!
I have been in the body shop business all my life, i am 61 years old and started out at 17 years old working on old car's and doing collision repair work. I will say you have skills and you not scared to jump in a do it. Stay safe and keep it up that old more door is going to be really cool when finished.
Grinder and Paint make ME the welder I aint...
Always fun to watch your productions.96.6 K and closing in on 100 !!!
Bravo !
This might be my favorite project going on RUclips right now.
This is the guy that could take a 1949 chevy truck and put 2 cabs together to make a crew cab !!!! Would love to see that ! I have a 49 chevy truck and that's my dream ! This guy could do it in his sleep!
The Biscayne is cool. Enjoying watching you convert this over to a two door. It's all about getting it to where 'you' can enjoy it! Tell Danny that primer smell will put hair on her chest.
Like the 66 . Takes me back to a time when I was a kid and going to get one from my uncle, but it never happened, still nice memories though.
You guys should do a full car tour of every car you currently own 😂
I'll second this
Hardest working man on Y-tube, your youthful enthusiasm is inspiring, and you hold down a job!!! Glad you had fun for a while with friends and a road trip, loving your content.
Thanks Kris. I try
I think part of what i like about this channel is our fab styles are so similar, take some rough measurements, trace, make it look decent by eye, then burn it in. I've done a lot of patching and rebuilding that way
You are really close to the 100,000 mark. Really hope you make it I believe you will.
I love this whole project with this car. Really love the one-off factor.
You may not like bodywork, but you do a great job. Love the Biscayne. Thanks for taking us to the strip, Terrific runs, looking foreward to more, hugely appreciated in Ontario......
I know that this video is a year old but I gotta tell you that I just love this car. 👍👍🙂
I was pretty much indifferent to the 4 door, 6 cyl. version of this car, when I heard you were going to do a two door conversation, I fell in love with it! Sweet hotrod Dan!
I am learning how to use a TIG welder and the grinder makes crappy welds go away, so satisfying.
I need to learn to weld. You make diy look so easy. I love the two door conversions. Gives us paycheque to paycheque guys an opportunity to own the unattainable! Love the tri-fives.
You Canadians and your funny spellings. 😜
@@Tolohtony Took me a while. I guess you mean "paycheque"as opposed to paycheck...
@@MrJoedabaker 👍
This is making my morning. It's great living vicariously through your show. 🤟🇨🇦🤘
Your videos make me want to go visit my brother in Winnipeg, just so as I may catch a glimpse of the Biscuit in the flesh!
Man I enjoy seeing you do these two door conversations. Perfect sleeper!
I love these builds. Awesome work keep doing it Hack Master 🧙♂️
A little putty a little paint makes a body what it ain't! Great work as usual!.
It was great Dan you mentioning Bad Chad the body work King it’s great to be teachable even tho you are a master craftsman yourself RESPECT!.
My friend you have a very warm attitude and a sunny disposition about yourself I just started following your videos I've seen you take something that was sitting in the yard doing nothing until what you wanted it to be I like these videos
I didn't think I would like it as much as I did. But this is definitely one of my favorite builds of yours
Dan! Your 2 Dr big block Biscayne is awesome! Yes! Those are rare cars and you made your own from a lowly 4 Dr car! I know you hate bodywork but I actually enjoy your bodywork videos which is crucial when doing 2 Dr conversions that you're very good at! Your 57 convertible and 55 Nomad are testaments to your bodyworking skills which are NOT BAD!!!!!!
Vacation, what are you talking about? We want more Biscayne build! Just kidding, you need a vacation.
I think you did a great job turning a four door into a two door. Keep up the good work and do more in the future.
I like the wheel on the right rear of the car because it gives it a NASCAR look.
Dan the Biscayne is just pure cool that's all there is to it.
You need to try to convert a four-door Nova because the internet says you cannot do it and I believe you can disprove them wrong you're the man Dan...
you know, i've only known of one other person who attempted to convert a 4 door to 2 door, and you are the only one to do it successfully multiple times. the other person cut the entire body of a '56 chevy in half, and removed a section about a foot wide, then wound up with a permanent seat on the struggle bus trying to recombine the two halves, in fact after years of trying to get things to line up half way decently and failing, he sold it as an unfinished project. your method is so simple and uncomplicated it is a thing of beauty and a mark of genius.
Love your Chevy, great job. I had a 67 2 door Be lair with a 327, great car. I was 18 then. Summer of 69.
Thank you DD Speed shop for the video.love watching what you do watching you and your videos give me confidence to try different things to my cars.im a mechanic bye trade not a panel beater or as you say body man.watching you gives me confidence to try it I thank you for that.keep videos coming I really look forward to seeing more.
The work you do is simply awesome text craft what to do takes a craft to do what you do very good
My Dad had a 68 Biscayne 2 door post when I was growing up. I used to crawl up onto the package tray under the back glass and sleep. The good old days! This build is bringing back some very fond memories. And I have always loved this car. The big block makes this killer! Great job!
Have to say Dan you’re the man when it comes to the homemade hot rods 😂 very cool 😎
Ridiculously Watchable...
Totally Love Yer Attitude...
That old Chevy is a keeper all the very best to you!!!
Works of art the poor man way that's what Kool about your shows keep up the good work
From a grampa car to a awesome looking Hotrod . Nice work Dan 👍
Just remember that I as a watcher of your videos and there are probably others like me who can change out car parts,but have no welding skills whatsoever. I for one enjoy watching you cut out rusty metal and replace it, for I’ve never been able to do that and lived with the rust, until the car fell apart.
Welder Grinder and mud, everything is anything you want it to be! ✌️
post bigblock biscayne is epic.....my favorite car so far
You make what you want that's the kind of videos I like to see
This is my favorite 2 door swap yet, keep it up!
Dan it’s popular because it is opening peoples eyes to the simplicity of hacking up a 4 door. You are doing Gods work…. Plus I still want one of the hot rod Jesus shirts your pal was rocking on Miles of Mayhem. Maybe a re issue with the 66 as a backdrop?
Looking great! Ol Mur looked great too! Good to see him drop by
Puts hood on to stop sparks and proceeded to grind with hood up lol thanks for great content dd speed shop dd speed shop dd speed shop!!!
I had a real 65 2 door post car with a big block. Yours is as legit as it looks, and it looks legit. So keep on it Respect
My second car was a 65 impala 396 , 4 speed, I bought it in 66, had it till 1978 , just married needed cash so it went, very fast for a big car
Your hackery is turning into top quality work. I hope it doesn't hurt your image too much. Keep it up. Love this build, and I'm a Mopar guy. Now we know you can do nice paint work also. Oh my gawd.
I've never looked at a 4 door car the same since stumbling upon your channel.
I just bought a 4 Dr Buick special. I'm gonna do a 2 Dr swap. Thanks to you I know I can do it.
100k is so close! Been here since around 40k, you can do it, Dan!
I love the mid 60's Chevy's! I always wanted a 65.
Dan I love how you do things everyone is not building a high dollar show car some people want something to drive and enjoy and still look good. You are my hero
That's your best 4 door to 2 door swap yet man awesome 👍 👍 👍 👍
I call him the guru of the 2 door convertions its at it again.....chaps to weld or your going to ride your iron horse...😆👍🙏
Shmoo it on..Smooth it out! Drive it fast! Love it! Slap on some deckels.. Done!
I love it !! It won't be long now before you're bangging gears . I'm hooked !!
I never thought I would have any love for a 1966 Biscayne, Dan. But that's the point of your channel - you show us that with a little perspiration and love, any car can be cool. And you ARE the 2 door conversion master!
Dan your work and skill set always amaze me. Thank you for starting a RUclips channel so we can learn from you. You Rock!
Always impressed with your four to two door videos.
Coming out really great, you have lots of experience converting 4 door cars to 2 door. Looking forward to seeing this one painted
I am still digging this build. I would so power tour a ride like this, I mean it is cool brother.
looking good, two BAD CHAD references in this video, he sure does rip into it
I like your engineering Dan.I here you on primer is good.now I realize I was paint high for 27 body shop years.
You just raised the cost of 4 door cars that can be converted to 2 doors. You are awsome, enjoy your channel. Next project for your mind a mid engine 55! Lol.
"Putting it on like bad Chad" that's some next level shit to get to bad Chad's level of filler 😆
"this is absolutely probably the wrong way of doing everything..." Yup but its cool and that's why I subscribed!
1965 and 1966 Chevy are great cars. I like these better than the 55-57s. Nice job on the conversion!
Dan, you just keep on dragging in the budget hot rods. never get tired of conversions. And if you just go flat off the common with it, I dunno, some old buick or olds or something, well, that is even better. This last summer has really made my brakes drag, forcing me to realize that crap, I am one of them older guys now. So, yeah, you are bringing out the old hot rods I was around in the prime. But doing what we really couldn't then when it comes to metal work. And I kind of eat that up. And the deeper the cut, the better the project.
I remember back in the early 70s in Chesapeake,Ohio. There was some brothers with the last name Rice? They were notorious for doing things like this to 57 chevy 4 door car’s and many others. They would take nomad station wagons and shorten them down to 2 doors completely eliminating the rear doors and cutting the frame too. Plus they was doing glass etching at the time. These guys was ahead of the times for the things they would make. I believe they did volkswaggon chopper trikes too. There was a lot of talented guys in Proctorville, Ohio and Rome,Ohio building T buckets, and Remember the last name Dennison. Doing drag racing cars and we can’t forget the famous Joe Lemely in Rome , Ohio for building race engines to this day. Plus he ran straight 6 cylinder engines at River Side Drag strip in the 60s and 70s beating everything they could put up against him. Unbelievable.
Bad Chad would be proud! A little light on filler for his taste though.🤣 Seriously, the car's looking great!
Fake it 'til you make it! Great build!
The love for the Biscayne is easy to understand. It is the epitome of everything you and UTG stand for. Regular guys doing regular car guy stuff.
Damn your good , I enjoy watching you . Thank you for taking my pains away you're a form of therapy for me . Thanks again .
This project car is my favorite so far
I had a 66 belair in high school in 83 many sessions on the front bench seat. Those where the days.
Dan you have done a awesome job on this car
And yes it looks like a 2 door now!!!!
That will be the wave of the future, only so many real two doors out there. Kinda surprised more folks have not done more of these. Think your on to something dd speed. Nice work. Great vids on that old chev
Looks Great Dan 👍👍
I can't believe you don't have a million subscribers!
I heard it was “bondo and paint makes you a pro when you ain’t “ lol
You do great work!
Nice body work on the Biscayne, Dan. I'm glad you like Bad Chad, too. You two ought to meet sometime or do a state of the build and discuss your body work techniques. That would make for an interesting show. You could do it via zoom and I know a lot of people would watch it. Take care.😊
I could learn a pile from that guy.
Dude! Don’t be so hard on yourself. I love what you’re doing with these cars. You’re taking cars that most guys would turn their nose up to and putting them back on the road, where they belong! Keep it up!
Super great job, Dan! Worth changing into a 2 door for sure.
I will say it again (hands of gold)
My first car was a 66 Impala four-door 283 powerglide with the peg leg ...it was fun by far my favorite
100K is coming up quick! Great job!
Looks Awesome! Alitmate sleeper hot rod! I really like the body color with White roof! Enjoy your vacation! Take care.