Legend has it Dan once bought a window crank at a swap meet and made a 55 chevy out of it. She's looking good from here! Why don't all the people who tell you you're doing it wrong buy these $1000 cars,start a you tube channel and show us how to do it properly.
Dan, on the windshield surround, use muffler pipe and mandrel bends and cut them in half. This way it's not just flat metal. It will have a rolled edge and look better.
I’m with you on this project! That car was going to rot into the ground anyway, so why not make it into a fun driver quality restomod? It’s a ton of work. You are doing it the right way by using a convertible chassis with the extra bracing. I saw the Overhaulin’ episode when they cut the roof off of the Thunderbird…which is a unibody car…and that thing must have been all over the road in terms of chassis flex. I bet the doors would not open with four people in it! So nice job saving this Chevy. Stay safe and good luck. Looking forward to more videos! Thank you.
How's it going to rot into the ground if someone this competent is restoring it? I cried watching that perfect hard top go! There have to be tons of more suitable donors for convertible conversions!
I admire your attitude Dan.. whether folks admit or not I and others find your work fascinating and helps give confidence to try some out the box jobs ourselves. For that, I thank you!
Danny, ignore the comments. It’s like professional sports. The arm chair experts are always there to tell you what’s what. I love watching what you do. I think you are amazing!👍😎
I am amazed at what you accomplish in you small garage shop with very basic tools! You are definitely an inspiration to everyone that doesn't have the space or a big budget!! Wish I had a fraction of the artistic ability and courage to take on some of the projects that you do!! Always look forward to your videos! Thanks for doing what you do!
Your video's are one of the very few I watch that I wish lasted for hours. They inspire me to work on my car. I'm always looking for new projects. My wife tolerates my hobby but I doubt she'd tolerate a used car lot in our back yard. LOL Keep up the good work. The car is going to be awesome when you're done with it.
It Slices, It Dices, It Juliennes, and its yours ...Lol I think it's great! I always say, if you can't buy what you want, just build it! Great job Danny!
I HATE to disappoint you, but I'm not going to be giving you any hate in this comment. I'm thoroughly impressed with the pace you can maintain and the amount of work you pump out of such a small shop in a residential neighborhood, and this is all nights and weekends after working a FULL-TIME JOB turning wrenches. Most folks wouldn't feel like doing more of the same, after doing it all day! The only thing I envy you for is having the time to do it. I'm a long haul trucker; my shop time is extremely limited. Danielle, you add SO MUCH ENERGY to the channel! The effort put in helping with camera duties and cooking Dan dinner does not go unnoticed by your viewers, and it shows how much Dan appreciates it. You are a Gem! On second thought... I do hate y'all. I HATE HATE HATE HATE YOU... and the Black Widow clone needs six lug wheels! LOL!!!!
This is an Interesting project. In 2 months Everyone will be doing this!!! Nice find on the FRAME! Can't wait to see what Your Artistic Mind comes up with a Drivetrain. Thank You
I like the roadster/convertible it's a 4 door turned into something cool I don't understand how people can get upset your putting a tri 5 back on the road that nobody gave 2 shots about and your doing something cool with it way better then a 4 door let the haters hate just keep doing what you do. Can't waite to see more videos Rick427.
I own my own body shop and on my personal projects, I do a lot of "why not?" work. I need more guys around my town like this guy, so that we can collaborate on something like this!
I Never seen this kind of work done. This man is good. And look at his work place Imagine if he had a larger place to work in. I bet you He would have is own TV show.
Looking at this makes me think of my real 57 convertible upstairs in my barn. First car I bought. Bought it in 73 and last drove it in 78, got sidelined for a few years. When my stepson gets done with the 60 Corvette I bought in 75, last drove in 78 I’ll give it to him.
Man I wish I had a fraction of your knowledge! I’m a mechanic by trade. I have worked on cars since the 80s but the one thing I could never do is body work. You my friend have both! You know engines and body work. Thanks for the great videos!
@@DDSpeedShop what I like about you is you keep it real! You haven’t sold out and basically you are one of us 100 percent. You will always have my support because your videos my brother rock!!!!!!!
Can you say work ethic? Well say it, cause this kid has a solid one. Welding, grinding, hammering. and reefing on old dirt is no picnic and doing it in 30C heat makes it not fun either. But that's what a hard worker does. Good for you Dan. I enjoy your stuff. Thanks.
Totally amazing Dan!!! So cool you are going to paint the frame! One suggestion though, I think you should assemble the drive train and map out the exhaust before you drop the body on, it will give you a much better chance to fit things
The best project yet, and i really like Danni's idea about replacing the front screen with the rear screen, it would look absolutely awesome with those changed lines.
Not sure about Manitoba rules, but here the vin follows the frame. So you may be able to register the car under the frames vin number. Then you would have a real convertible 😁
in North Carolina the chassis and body numbers have to match , and if the car s not regestered in NC then the #s have to be checked by the dmv. if a car is over 25 years old and has a NC title it don't need to be checked by the dmv .
Great fun and great work Dan. Hang in there - don't over do it. Get your rest and mind-reset time! Oh - more Dani - we love her too! :-) Chuck in NE Kansas
no matter what you do to a 70 year old rust relic, is better than it sitting and turning back to dirt. you do what you do to save what needs saved. never stop , no matter what others think.
Congrats on the convertible frame. That's a great edition to the project. I'm stoked about this project because I've thought about doing this to my 4dr hardtop.
And when the state sent my new title to me they didn't designate the number of doors. It only says Belair under body style. Makes it easy to do whatever I want.
17:35 into the video: In carpentry, the outside-to-inside cut would be called a scarf cut. I think that is a better look than cutting outside-to-inside perpendicularly to the door face. Thank you for the video. Keep up the good work.
There is those that make things happen, those that watch what happens and then there's those that don't know what's happening. I used to be able to make it happen, but now it's a blast watching you make it happen and laughing at the comments of those who don't know what's happening. And speaking of Chip Foose, great guy, but the stuff he does is "fantasy." He's kinda like the Top Fuel guys. I love to watch em, but the door slammers are what real people drive. Love watching you...
I like it! And I'm not a convertible guy so that's saying something, Lol! How in the heck do you work full time and still have the time and energy to crank out all these cars and videos?? Much respect!
That top would make a helluva winter time sleigh, we've always used old hoods to pull behind trucks in the snow, but that roof is a little nicer and would hold a couple more people!!!!
Nice work! I have a 56 Oldsmobile 88 2door hardtop I want to make into a removable hardtop. Olds were built a little better than the Chevys. The chassis on the Oldsmobile’s already have the center X bracing. Plus the wheel bolt pattern is 5 on 5.
So I stumbled on your channel with the don't get scammed 2dr video. Must say I subscribed right after two days ago. Keep it up I love custom cars and people building what they want with what they can get.
As you were starting to cut the roof off I could hear a line from the movie Guns of Navarone. Gregory Peck tells David Niven, "well you're in it now. Up to your neck!" Cool build.
Dan you need to paint the frame with Eastwood Rust Encapsulator Platinum 16257ZP. I use it all the time, works great and prolongs the life of the frame and any other metals. Godfathers auto repair
this is the best thing that could happen to this 4 door hardtop .. build your dream car Dan !! , mine is a 55 ragtop conversion car. it be nice to have a running driving tri five ragtop conversion for less than 10 gran . WOO HOO go Dan for the win ..
@@DDSpeedShop they sell the th350 trans crossmember for 55- 57 ragtops on ebay do you have the ragtop top frame ? im watching your progress , i need to get started welding.
Save me them trans mounts when you cut them off. Can wait to see it outside in the sunlight. Going to be a cool car. Make the rear inner structure strong to keep body from flexing and letting the doors open when going into driveways. Keep cutting and welding Dan!
Dan you are incredible, You have so much talent and your welding skills are far better than my own. Actually I would be hesitant to take on a project this big. I can hardly wait for the next installment. "You Rock"
Ok this is fun. Love my life and your videos. It is so cool. Dig! I’m watching Dan remove the door and I think “dude your scratching the paint “. And just like you heard me you told him about it. Yes I know it was prerecorded but Karma workers that was. Then when he was showing how he left metal on the windshield. It was what I saw in my head when he first mentioned chopping the roof. So when he is added expense and said “it added to the value “. But the car only has value if someone wants it. It is going to be his daily driver. He wants it as good as he can make it. (Probably the easiest full floor to install but don’t need one) because it is the best and most complex project it will be his Masterpiece until he tops all this rebuild
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Legend has it Dan once bought a window crank at a swap meet and made a 55 chevy out of it. She's looking good from here! Why don't all the people who tell you you're doing it wrong buy these $1000 cars,start a you tube channel and show us how to do it properly.
Haha hell yeah. Thanks brian
Well said.
A Country boy can survive😁...Got some Hank Sr stuff on my channel...Actually Hank clone...
Yeah, I know a guy who built a Model T starting with only a radiator cap.
Dan, on the windshield surround, use muffler pipe and mandrel bends and cut them in half. This way it's not just flat metal. It will have a rolled edge and look better.
Good idea!
I like it !
That's a good idea man!
I’m with you on this project! That car was going to rot into the ground anyway, so why not make it into a fun driver quality restomod? It’s a ton of work. You are doing it the right way by using a convertible chassis with the extra bracing. I saw the Overhaulin’ episode when they cut the roof off of the Thunderbird…which is a unibody car…and that thing must have been all over the road in terms of chassis flex. I bet the doors would not open with four people in it! So nice job saving this Chevy. Stay safe and good luck. Looking forward to more videos! Thank you.
How's it going to rot into the ground if someone this competent is restoring it? I cried watching that perfect hard top go! There have to be tons of more suitable donors for convertible conversions!
I admire your attitude Dan.. whether folks admit or not I and others find your work fascinating and helps give confidence to try some out the box jobs ourselves. For that, I thank you!
The banjos and fiddle make the content just that much better today.
Danny, ignore the comments. It’s like professional sports. The arm chair experts are always there to tell you what’s what. I love watching what you do. I think you are amazing!👍😎
For the record, I noticed how cherry that headliner was on the last video... Haha!! Keep pissing off those haters man, you're killin' it!!
I am amazed at what you accomplish in you small garage shop with very basic tools! You are definitely an inspiration to everyone that doesn't have the space or a big budget!! Wish I had a fraction of the artistic ability and courage to take on some of the projects that you do!! Always look forward to your videos! Thanks for doing what you do!
Your video's are one of the very few I watch that I wish lasted for hours. They inspire me to work on my car. I'm always looking for new projects. My wife tolerates my hobby but I doubt she'd tolerate a used car lot in our back yard. LOL Keep up the good work. The car is going to be awesome when you're done with it.
Its looking real good Dan. Something tells me this this one is gonna be the best one of all your tri fives. Keep it up. 👍
Finally a real show, I have watched all you you tube videos and enjoyed them.
It Slices, It Dices, It Juliennes, and its yours ...Lol I think it's great! I always say, if you can't buy what you want, just build it! Great job Danny!
@Mr. Avuncular i find that some times i have to cut two parts cars up to make one really cool one !!
I HATE to disappoint you, but I'm not going to be giving you any hate in this comment. I'm thoroughly impressed with the pace you can maintain and the amount of work you pump out of such a small shop in a residential neighborhood, and this is all nights and weekends after working a FULL-TIME JOB turning wrenches. Most folks wouldn't feel like doing more of the same, after doing it all day! The only thing I envy you for is having the time to do it. I'm a long haul trucker; my shop time is extremely limited. Danielle, you add SO MUCH ENERGY to the channel! The effort put in helping with camera duties and cooking Dan dinner does not go unnoticed by your viewers, and it shows how much Dan appreciates it. You are a Gem! On second thought... I do hate y'all. I HATE HATE HATE HATE YOU... and the Black Widow clone needs six lug wheels! LOL!!!!
Haha thanks Steve! I'm shocked at the support I'm getting on this unit
You just go for it not even knowing ! You are very confident and that makes a good fabricator ! Just love it! Can’t wait for the next one! Thanks
This is an Interesting project. In 2 months Everyone will be doing this!!! Nice find on the FRAME! Can't wait to see what Your Artistic Mind comes up with a Drivetrain. Thank You
I am a fabricator by trade , This dude is incredibly talented . thanks for showing your work and takin pride in what you do
I like the roadster/convertible it's a 4 door turned into something cool I don't understand how people can get upset your putting a tri 5 back on the road that nobody gave 2 shots about and your doing something cool with it way better then a 4 door let the haters hate just keep doing what you do. Can't waite to see more videos Rick427.
I had a typo I ment to say nobody gave 2 shits about.
I own my own body shop and on my personal projects, I do a lot of "why not?" work. I need more guys around my town like this guy, so that we can collaborate on something like this!
I Never seen this kind of work done. This man is good. And look at his work place Imagine if he had a larger place to work in. I bet you He would have is own TV show.
Looking at this makes me think of my real 57 convertible upstairs in my barn. First car I bought. Bought it in 73 and last drove it in 78, got sidelined for a few years. When my stepson gets done with the 60 Corvette I bought in 75, last drove in 78 I’ll give it to him.
Love your dedication and creativity making Hot Rods out of rotten cars people gave up on decades ago!
Bask in your glory Dan & Dani! Looks great! I envy your energy!
Man I wish I had a fraction of your knowledge! I’m a mechanic by trade. I have worked on cars since the 80s but the one thing I could never do is body work. You my friend have both! You know engines and body work. Thanks for the great videos!
I'm just winging it man. But thanks for the support!
@@DDSpeedShop what I like about you is you keep it real! You haven’t sold out and basically you are one of us 100 percent. You will always have my support because your videos my brother rock!!!!!!!
You're one hard workin' guy Dan. Thanks again for sharing your Garage Time with us.
So much for the nicest headliner of any of your cars👌
Can you say work ethic? Well say it, cause this kid has a solid one. Welding, grinding, hammering. and reefing on old dirt is no picnic and doing it in 30C heat makes it not fun either. But that's what a hard worker does. Good for you Dan. I enjoy your stuff. Thanks.
Brilliant concept and execution.This one is a winner!
I had to go back to the shorts to get a peek earlier. You sneaky guy, .I love it a 4k convertible you can't beat it.!
Bravest man on RUclips. This is so awesome! Junk 57 4-door to amazing 57 roadster. You got balls!
Or not much for brains haha
The Roadster is turning out fantastic and there is a lot of potential in that car. I love it. Keep up the great work and God Bless.
Can’t wait to see this roadster on the road. Awesome project.👍👍
I love the roadster look. Summer no top cruiser . You rock Dan
Thanks Kevin!
Cut'n up tri-fives, and having creamcycles. That's the life! Enjoy Dan!
Totally amazing Dan!!!
So cool you are going to paint the frame! One suggestion though, I think you should assemble the drive train and map out the exhaust before you drop the body on, it will give you a much better chance to fit things
Endless energy and confidence, nice work!
The best project yet, and i really like Danni's idea about replacing the front screen with the rear screen, it would look absolutely awesome with those changed lines.
Dan is the man , again and again !
Good luck ahead !
Hey Dan ! You are one dedicated man ! Your work ethic is truly amazing,love these video’s, cheers Pete 🇦🇺
Not sure about Manitoba rules, but here the vin follows the frame. So you may be able to register the car under the frames vin number. Then you would have a real convertible 😁
in North Carolina the chassis and body numbers have to match , and if the car s not regestered in NC then the #s have to be checked by the dmv.
if a car is over 25 years old and has a NC title it don't need to be checked by the dmv .
Great fun and great work Dan. Hang in there - don't over do it. Get your rest and mind-reset time! Oh - more Dani - we love her too! :-) Chuck in NE Kansas
I was agaisnt this at first
But now? ....I'm liking it a lot
Hey Dan I think those black widows had 8 bolt wheels 😉 🤣🤣🤣 your the best keep up the great work
Hahahaha
I love these videos it's like Star Track you've gone where no man has gone before (well kind of) keep it up love em!!!
no matter what you do to a 70 year old rust relic, is better than it sitting and turning back to dirt. you do what you do to save what needs saved. never stop , no matter what others think.
Agreed
Living the dream eh Dan. Have a vision and making it a reality. Love it DD speedshop!!!
I am loving this Roadster! From rotting in a Field to a cool. 👍🏻
Looking great so far. A '57 Chevy roadster sounds cool. Be safe and stay well.
Hey did you know that should be a 6 lug. Good job buddy. 😎👍
Congrats on the convertible frame. That's a great edition to the project. I'm stoked about this project because I've thought about doing this to my 4dr hardtop.
And when the state sent my new title to me they didn't designate the number of doors. It only says Belair under body style. Makes it easy to do whatever I want.
17:35 into the video:
In carpentry, the outside-to-inside cut would be called a scarf cut. I think that is a better look than cutting outside-to-inside perpendicularly to the door face.
Thank you for the video.
Keep up the good work.
There is those that make things happen, those that watch what happens and then there's those that don't know what's happening. I used to be able to make it happen, but now it's a blast watching you make it happen and laughing at the comments of those who don't know what's happening. And speaking of Chip Foose, great guy, but the stuff he does is "fantasy." He's kinda like the Top Fuel guys. I love to watch em, but the door slammers are what real people drive. Love watching you...
I like it! And I'm not a convertible guy so that's saying something, Lol!
How in the heck do you work full time and still have the time and energy to crank out all these cars and videos?? Much respect!
I like to stay busy haha
Dan, a little off the top??
You gave this ride a BUZZ CUT !!!!!
With a roofline that car had,
IT NEEDED IT !!!!
I’m loving this build. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
That top would make a helluva winter time sleigh, we've always used old hoods to pull behind trucks in the snow, but that roof is a little nicer and would hold a couple more people!!!!
Johnny Cash could not do any better. One piece at a time. Best build yet.
Dan, I'm liking this build!!!!
May I say, I'm going through '56 longroof withdrawal........
love it , and I bet this is the 1 you will drive till the wheels fall off!!!!!
Haha yes
best first aid kit ever "wine" great intro
Yes! Been waiting for more hackery since the cliff hanger on the last episode!
Nice work! I have a 56 Oldsmobile 88 2door hardtop I want to make into a removable hardtop. Olds were built a little better than the Chevys. The chassis on the Oldsmobile’s already have the center X bracing. Plus the wheel bolt pattern is 5 on 5.
Looks good! Your going to have a really nice car when it’s done!
Dan the '57 convertible looks Really really nice.. you're getting better every time I see your videos really good job it's looking good 👍🏼
Great progress Dan👍
Tip of the hat. $4k well spent. Question. Why cut the roof off before swapping the chassis? Seems like you'd want the extra rigidity.
Weight reduction lol
You're right, he could've picked it up by the roof also. I think he just really wanted to see it as a convertible and couldn't wait. lol
@My Pronoun is WTF lol MI i
Kinda wondered that myself but I only know enough to be dangerous
Sure looking good Dan 👍👍👍
So I stumbled on your channel with the don't get scammed 2dr video. Must say I subscribed right after two days ago. Keep it up I love custom cars and people building what they want with what they can get.
That was absolutely breath taking!! Never mind about Chip, there are many people watching in awe right now!! Whew!! Cheers!!
Speaking of the frame rails holding dirt and trash. The frame rails in my 56 was a Acorns and all busted hickory nuts for squirrels and other vermin
Awesome painting the frame 👌
Dan great result. It will look very good on the factory frame as well. Coming along well. Jules Australian
this looks amazing
Awsome Dan I love watching your conversions. Me and Mur approve🤣
Awesome dan totally awesome !
New channel title, "Leave it to Dan". *Sigh, You finally get a Tri-Five with a decent headliner, and what do you do??? You cut the top off! haha 👍
Haha yeah
Hahahaha... so true!
THE GINSU MASTER CHOP CHOP . LOOKING GOOD DAN 👍👍👍👍.
This is one of my favourite channels I only found last week and you put out new videos every other day I find myself wanting to watch more lol
Thanks Brad! I try to keep givnr
@@DDSpeedShop good stuff dude and where are you from Canada?
Wish we had that many chevs in Australia lol I would be giving it a go if there was
As you were starting to cut the roof off I could hear a line from the movie Guns of Navarone. Gregory Peck tells David Niven, "well you're in it now. Up to your neck!" Cool build.
Who cares about vin Numbers when you're building a HotRod!!! It's just another cool project!!!👍😎😎😎
Yeah nobody cares about vins... except policemen, inspectors, dealerships & buyers. But yeah! Who cares? 😂😂😂
@@BillyJoeJimBob28 🤪
Dan you need to paint the frame with Eastwood Rust Encapsulator Platinum 16257ZP. I use it all the time, works great and prolongs the life of the frame and any other metals. Godfathers auto repair
Ta Daa ! convertible. 3 days ago I would have said your car looks just like a convertible now. No complaints from me.
She cracked me up when she said, Don't scratch the paint!! Wouldn't want to scratch that custom paint job! 😂
This looks awesome dude! ✌😎💨
Haha gotta be careful
@@DDSpeedShop Can't wait to see what you can do with this! Convertible sleeper!
Looking good Dan!
I HEARD PAINT IT SILVER. AND I WASN’T EVEN ON THIS SITE. 😉👍🏻
this is the best thing that could happen to this 4 door hardtop .. build your dream car Dan !! , mine is a 55 ragtop conversion car.
it be nice to have a running driving tri five ragtop conversion for less than 10 gran . WOO HOO go Dan for the win ..
It's very doable
@@DDSpeedShop they sell the th350 trans crossmember for 55- 57 ragtops on ebay
do you have the ragtop top frame ? im watching your progress , i need to get started welding.
It looks great topless. The only problem is I can’t get enough of these videos. I can’t wait ever morning for the new videos!!!!!
Haha thanks Dean!
Happy Sunday🙂
Never be afraid to do what others won't... that's the only way we grow..
Totally agree!
Save me them trans mounts when you cut them off. Can wait to see it outside in the sunlight. Going to be a cool car. Make the rear inner structure strong to keep body from flexing and letting the doors open when going into driveways. Keep cutting and welding Dan!
Cutting and welding makes the world go round haha
Dan you are incredible, You have so much talent and your welding skills are far better than my own. Actually I would be hesitant to take on a project this big. I can hardly wait for the next installment. "You Rock"
Thanks! Get out there and start hacking haha
That's the best headliner ever in any car you've ever had,an ya cut it off! Ha ha
Your best series so far! Thanks Dan!
This my Friend's , Is what Life is all about !!!. JUST DO IT.
Looking good mate all your effort and labour is saving you some dollars
Doing a good job. Gonna look fine .love them verts
I'm stoked watching your videos. I'm 3 hours late seeing it, but I had things to do. Already looking forward to next video.
Cant believe you would cut a top off with a perfect headliner... Haha looking good love it
Ok this is fun. Love my life and your videos. It is so cool. Dig! I’m watching Dan remove the door and I think “dude your scratching the paint “. And just like you heard me you told him about it. Yes I know it was prerecorded but Karma workers that was. Then when he was showing how he left metal on the windshield. It was what I saw in my head when he first mentioned chopping the roof. So when he is added expense and said “it added to the value “. But the car only has value if someone wants it. It is going to be his daily driver. He wants it as good as he can make it. (Probably the easiest full floor to install but don’t need one) because it is the best and most complex project it will be his Masterpiece until he tops all this rebuild
Enjoying the heck out of your videos, please keep cranking them out.
Miss our Saturday live streams but understand me time. Bless you two and know I will be watching all you videos . Now let's go topless! Lmmfao!!