You’re right on about measure twice cut once! Reminds me of the old Bert and Ernie cartoon: “You’ve got to be more careful Ernie; you’ve cut that piece of wood twice and it’s still too short!”
100,000 views that didn't take long "Congrats" There must be a whole lot more of us Builders out there tuning in When I build, I have No Set Time For Completion When I say it's done, it'll be Done, until then - I Tinker Away I'm on year 6 with my 96 Thunderbird It was a running Shell with issues when I ripped it apart and started rebuilding the whole Vehicle After getting the running drive train done and back together, the Electrical Issues need to be Troubleshot As a Home Owner I've been Cleaning up every free chance I can We had Bark Beatles and lost all 12 Cedar Trees 3 yrs ago I Still have Fall-out to Chop, Burn, Grind up into Compost I have stacks of 1/2 split wood chunks to Chop down into fire wood sizes My 56 GMC 4X4 Pickup is Blocked by all the wood pile up I need to get to it, so I can move it into position for it's turn thx Doug
Thanks Blake! The work for us homeowners never ends.I don't feel guily working in the garage all winter but in the spring I'll need to be outside.Work will slow down on the Nomad when the warm weather comes but I'll still try to keep moving forward.
Like that you showed how to round those edges ,still keeping it short , giving the viewers a glimpse of you actually doing it. Everything hinges on that location,was that a pun? LOL I’m heavy into dad jokes . Finding that balance between “how to “and this is “what I did when you weren’t looking ”is paramount to a short video that’s keeps viewers engaged.When I surf for things to watch if it’s too long I’ll blow it off or drag my fob on the timeline
Wow, that's really taking off now. I've been here pretty much from the start and now a 100,000? And why not? We love cars and cars being built. Having someone who knows what they're doing is great. Once again Doug, I'll always watch you building stuff. Keep it up my friend.
It looks good. I build the pieces that go forward above the frame like that for mine. I found that the regular wagon is different from the Nomad. It doesn't matter too much since it really is reinforcement for the floor and rides about 1/2" above the frame. You don't want them to touch since that is why you have the rubber mounts in the back heal area. The key is that the top of the foward brackets, your welding on, should be parallel. Point the top of the foward bracket to rear of the floor just forward to where the shocks mount on the original floor area. There is a slight dip in that braket the last 3/4". There is a cross bracket just foward of the foward legs that go from one side to the other that supports the floor. It is forward of the tire opening normally. Since your using the block off sheet metal, simple angle stock would work and would be a way to hang your gas tank, too if you want. Please don't think I'm trying to tell you how to do things because I know how negative people are out there. It's just because, I just did this area to my car and was worried about not having it right since it is critical fo the tailgate alignment and fresh in my mind. I am hoping that I can be helpful. It's your car build it any way you want. If you need any photos let me know.
thanks again for taking us on your journey, clearly can see how wagon rear deck floor are much higher from the frame than sedans or hardtops, great work on the homemade pieces most will never know they are
Doug this is gonna be great. The structure is looking good to me. Hard to believe that you’ve got 100000 viewers. I was 28 I think. You’re doing something right together that many viewers. I look forward to seeing his completed and you behind the wheel cruising in it.
Watching you fabricate pieces that you can’t buy aftermarket or go to your local parts store and get excites me as I get started on my own projects. I just hope, and pray 👍🏻, my work turns out 1/2 as well as your’s does. You are really a talented craftsman. Keep up the great work.
Obviously the new pockets will be slightly larger than the originals, since they were formed over top of them. I hope that doesn't cause any fitment issues.
They are very slightly wider but they are the same height.When I stuck them over top of the old ones they didn't go to the top of the old pocket because the flange of the old pocket was in the way.My next video deals with locating them to the brace to line them up for welding.Thanks Eric!
I really like the fact that you make the piece's you can't buy I live in the rust belt Western Pennsylvania every thing old around here you try to save you need to get creative with making everything without a lot of expensive tools I can see you are very talented in my book I also do my best and my stuff turns out ok not ten point show pieces by any means just nice solid drivers what you are doing with this nomad conversion is amazing to me I can't wait to see the end result congratulations on your anniversary unfortunately I just lost my wife of 42 years a week ago keep up the good work
I truly am sorry for your loss George.I know in my case,I have come to feel like my wife Tracy is not a separate person but an extension of myself.Losing her would be like losing my arms or my legs.I would feel lost.You are in my thoughts.As for the rest of your comment,I share your passion for making the best of what you have.Take care.
You are a metal wizard, love watching your work plus a little prayer never hurts. can't wait for the next installment.
Thanks James,anything that results in good karma is a good thing LOL!
You’re right on about measure twice cut once! Reminds me of the old Bert and Ernie cartoon: “You’ve got to be more careful Ernie; you’ve cut that piece of wood twice and it’s still too short!”
LOL!
Looking good Doug! Thanks for the video.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Congrats on the 100k views, well deserved.
Thank you John,I certainly appreciate it!
Never have seen such a detailed video on the assembly of this. Nice work
Thanks Steven!
Those pocket pieces look terrific! Nice work! 1957 GM would have been proud! I see that one of the black shop cat inspectors also approves!
Thanks John!
Very good fabrication. Good to see the inspector cat on the job.
Thanks Henry!I have talented cats LOL!
Everything's looking great can't wait to see tailgate on it
Thanks Russell!
The roughed in cross member tailgate support assembly looks great! Congratulations!
Thanks John!
100,000 views that didn't take long "Congrats"
There must be a whole lot more of us Builders out there tuning in
When I build, I have No Set Time For Completion
When I say it's done, it'll be Done, until then - I Tinker Away
I'm on year 6 with my 96 Thunderbird
It was a running Shell with issues when I ripped it apart and started rebuilding the whole Vehicle
After getting the running drive train done and back together, the Electrical Issues need to be Troubleshot
As a Home Owner
I've been Cleaning up every free chance I can
We had Bark Beatles and lost all 12 Cedar Trees 3 yrs ago
I Still have Fall-out to Chop, Burn, Grind up into Compost
I have stacks of 1/2 split wood chunks to Chop down into fire wood sizes
My 56 GMC 4X4 Pickup is Blocked by all the wood pile up
I need to get to it, so I can move it into position for it's turn
thx Doug
Thanks Blake! The work for us homeowners never ends.I don't feel guily working in the garage all winter but in the spring I'll need to be outside.Work will slow down on the Nomad when the warm weather comes but I'll still try to keep moving forward.
Looks like a productive day. Cant imagine where the car will be in another month! Will keep watching to find out.
Thanks! I'm wondering the same thing myself LOL!
Nice job my friend, Sir you are a magician with metal!!! Admiring your work from the Philippines
Thanks Charles my friend!
100,000 views! I bet you never thought that would be possible when you started! Congrats!
It is amazing!Thank you!
Nomad knows you are a good soul Doug!!.
I try to be Ed.Nobody wants to hang around with a jerk LOL.Thanks!
🎉 100 K viewers in a very short period of time and I am amazed how quickly this ride is coming together! Keep em coming Doug.
Thanks Dennis! It's actually 100,000 views.I have 1,300+ subscribers/viewers.I'm thankful for all of you!
Congratulations Doug!!! Hard work paying off but, it's not work if you like what you do.
Thanks Coby! Like they say,find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life!
Doug, I enjoy your explaining to people why you do what you to with simple tools.
You've taken on a task many bodyman wouldn't touch.
Well done
Thanks John,I appreciate that!
Hurry up!!!😂😂😂😂 just kidding, can’t wait to see the car on the road. Your work is always amazing, the thought and manual completion is great to see.
Thanks Wayne!
Lots too think about in terms getting the tailgate hinged up and located properly. You’re getting there!
There sure is John.I'll be glad when this part is sorted out!LOL.Thanks!
Like that you showed how to round those edges ,still keeping it short , giving the viewers a glimpse of you actually doing it. Everything hinges on that location,was that a pun? LOL I’m heavy into dad jokes . Finding that balance between “how to “and this is “what I did when you weren’t looking ”is paramount to a short video that’s keeps viewers engaged.When I surf for things to watch if it’s too long I’ll blow it off or drag my fob on the timeline
I hear you.That's why I have resisted the calls for longer videos.I think under 15 minutes is just right for update videos.Thanks!
Wow, that's really taking off now. I've been here pretty much from the start and now a 100,000? And why not? We love cars and cars being built. Having someone who knows what they're doing is great. Once again Doug, I'll always watch you building stuff. Keep it up my friend.
Thanks my friend!
Doug, I appreciate you! Thanks for sharing this build
Thanks Joe,I appreciate you all watching!
Keep On Chooglin' ✨✌️
CCR!...Thanks!
I’m impressed with your tin fabbing skills!
Thanks Bob!
Doug I like your attention to details.
Thanks Edward!
Doing a great job making those parts NOMAD IN NO TIME I can see your long hours involved. Thanks
Thanks Brenda! I like that "Nomad in no time" slogan!
It looks good. I build the pieces that go forward above the frame like that for mine. I found that the regular wagon is different from the Nomad. It doesn't matter too much since it really is reinforcement for the floor and rides about 1/2" above the frame. You don't want them to touch since that is why you have the rubber mounts in the back heal area. The key is that the top of the foward brackets, your welding on, should be parallel. Point the top of the foward bracket to rear of the floor just forward to where the shocks mount on the original floor area.
There is a slight dip in that braket the last 3/4". There is a cross bracket just foward of the foward legs that go from one side to the other that supports the floor. It is forward of the tire opening normally. Since your using the block off sheet metal, simple angle stock would work and would be a way to hang your gas tank, too if you want.
Please don't think I'm trying to tell you how to do things because I know how negative people are out there. It's just because, I just did this area to my car and was worried about not having it right since it is critical fo the tailgate alignment and fresh in my mind. I am hoping that I can be helpful. It's your car build it any way you want.
If you need any photos let me know.
Thanks!I welcome advise and information in the comments.Everything you described sounds like a good plan!
They're so rugged you can toss them about had me rolling. Quite the jigsaw puzzle. Great job so far.
Thanks Terry,we're nothing if not entertaining LOL!
thanks again for taking us on your journey, clearly can see how wagon rear deck floor are much higher from the frame than sedans or hardtops,
great work on the homemade pieces most will never know they are
Thanks! This whole project has been a learning experience for me as well.
Those pockets are impressive, Doug. You really are an artist, making something appear out of thin air!
Thanks David very much!
Thanks guy...modelmania it is!! Your awesome
You're welcome Steve,I hope it helps!
More great work by 3 cool cats,even if one was a no-show!
Thanks! The boys seem to alternate lately...
The hinge area. Everything hinges on. Did a good job on those pockets. Joe in Southeastern North Carolina.
You caught that too?LOL! Thanks Joe!
Great video Doug the build your doing are the best
Thanks Tim!
Doug this is gonna be great. The structure is looking good to me. Hard to believe that you’ve got 100000 viewers. I was 28 I think. You’re doing something right together that many viewers. I look forward to seeing his completed and you behind the wheel cruising in it.
Thanks George! I actually have 1,300 viewers but my videos have been viewed over 100,000 times.I am grateful for every one!
Looks great Doug keep up the good work
Thanks Jim!
You must be one tough old bird to get away with resting that pipe on your left shoulder while banging away with your hammer on that pocket piece! 😆😂🤣
Tough or stubborn...I haven't decided LOL!
Congratulations on your viewership! You’re well worth watching!
That's very nice,Thanks Bill!
Watching you fabricate pieces that you can’t buy aftermarket or go to your local parts store and get excites me as I get started on my own projects. I just hope, and pray 👍🏻, my work turns out 1/2 as well as your’s does. You are really a talented craftsman. Keep up the great work.
I thank you very much!
Glad everything is coming together. Keep up the good content Doug.
Thanks Jeff!
Doug, you have the old school common sense smarts...BTW, 38 yrs for my Wife and I.
Thanks CJ and congrats!
We dig Steve Magnante and Cold War Motors
I do as well.Poor Steve was really dealt a terrible blow.I'm glad to see he's on the mend.
You are doing great
Thanks Again! Keep up the great work
Thank you as well!
As Scot would say. It’s a welding project. And it’s really getting closer everyday.
Thanks Christopher! I am a little jealous of the agents he has that stop by to help him.I need agents LOL!
Looking kool ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Red!
Looking good 👍👍
Thanks Shane!
A true craftsman
Looks good guy....metalwork is fun to see results.
Thanks Steve!
Let’s go
Love your style young man
Thanks John,I just wish I could live up to the young part LOL!
Nice work Doug, can't wait to see what's next!......by the way, I think nomad thinks he is the foreman of this job...😅😅
Thanks my friend!We all need someone to keep us focused sometimes LOL!
Thank you for doing what you are doing
Thanks Bill!
Great progress man. Prayers. Happy Anniversary.
Thank you very much Matthew!
Awesome
Sweet
Respect
Congratulations on 100k!!🎉🎉
Thanks Daniel!
Keep up the fantastic work
Kool
A true artist
Thank you John!
@ you’re welcome
Skills
Thank you, Doug for all your hard work and dedication
You're welcome!It's the least I can do...
Nice
doing it yourself.................priceless
Thanks!
Fantastic work Doug, and great progress! What you do is Superb!
Thanks Gregg,that is very kind!
Been watching your videos over the past few weeks and now "Subbed". You do some impressive fab work my friend!
Thanks!I'm glad to have you along my friend!
Congratulations buddy!
Thank you my friend!
Congratulations on the100.000 views
Thanks John!
@ 👍
Obviously the new pockets will be slightly larger than the originals, since they were formed over top of them. I hope that doesn't cause any fitment issues.
They are very slightly wider but they are the same height.When I stuck them over top of the old ones they didn't go to the top of the old pocket because the flange of the old pocket was in the way.My next video deals with locating them to the brace to line them up for welding.Thanks Eric!
I need a good metal man for my 49 oldsmobile 88 convertible.
That sounds like a cool project Roger!
m an o man do you know how to make things tin work welding wow great workman ship what a great job your doing mike
Thanks Mike,I plan to force this car to exist LOL!
l guess the cat is the overseer.
That would be my guess too Phil!
🐱🐱
Your cats are the wrong color Adam LOL!
Great progress. Did you finish the tailgate?Take care
Thanks Peary! No,the tailgate is on hold until I get the opening squared away to be able to locate the hinges.Take care
hi Doug...John again from Canada. was just wondering if the car( 1957 Chev) on your home page avatar is your daily. I have the twin !!
Hi John.Yes it is.I also have a 56 2 door hardtop driver.In the nice weather I alternate driving them.I put about 500 miles a year on each of them!
Will the pocket size matter since it is slightly bigger than the original?
Not as long as the mount locations are where they are supposed to be and the hinge plates line up.
😊😊😊😊😮😮😮🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅🎅🎅🎅😜😜😜
Thanks Kermit!
Nomad and white toes think you’re talking to them ,,the whole time that you were talking to us,,, they don’t know that you are making videos ,,??
It seems that way sometimes!
In all honesty it's down to you... if you sucked no one would watch
Well,I hope I don't suck LOL! Thanks Tim!
Little at a time and it looks like it is coming together fine
Thanks Jesse!
I really like the fact that you make the piece's you can't buy I live in the rust belt Western Pennsylvania every thing old around here you try to save you need to get creative with making everything without a lot of expensive tools I can see you are very talented in my book I also do my best and my stuff turns out ok not ten point show pieces by any means just nice solid drivers what you are doing with this nomad conversion is amazing to me I can't wait to see the end result congratulations on your anniversary unfortunately I just lost my wife of 42 years a week ago keep up the good work
I truly am sorry for your loss George.I know in my case,I have come to feel like my wife Tracy is not a separate person but an extension of myself.Losing her would be like losing my arms or my legs.I would feel lost.You are in my thoughts.As for the rest of your comment,I share your passion for making the best of what you have.Take care.
@EllisKarKustoms-v9j thank you