Shiny Paint Is Stressful! - Motor Swap Distruction
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- Well it's the moment of truth.
Today we install the refreshed small block and 3 speed over drive transmission in our 1955 Chevy Nomad. Sounds easy right? Well the stress of dealing with nice paint really got to me. It seems like every little thing that could of gone wrong.... DID!
At the end of the day we got the motor slide between the rails. Crisis averted.
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Watching this, screaming move the hood. You just didn't listen, LOL!
Oh I was screaming lot more stuff than that. Installed 15 engines this month and every time looks like his first time. I know the 15 was an exaggeration. Just so much doing it the hard way. Glad I'm at home sitting in recliner.
It was also causing me stress LoL
I shared a shop with two other guys and I was always stopping them to ‘fix’ their problems or make the situation more safe. As a result I got nothing done! 😂
Yep. Just KNEW that hoist was gonna hit the hood! Wow.
Seriously I was like the damn hood is like in my way 😂
Dan! I have planted many motors in my lifetime but watching you over the past few weeks makes me gring. What is your hard on for leaving that upper radiator hose on? I cannot count how many times it hit the lift. I am glad you saved the old school 327 verses a LS5 mod. No FI either. Keep it old school including dual points! Don't ruin her with new world crap! Keep the last of the old school builds alive.
I Agree
I KNOW I've said this maybe 20 different times, and well heh....I feel Mur's pain....! So here, ONE MORE TIME, set the front tires on the ground or just low enough that the cherry picker legs don't hit anything. Now jack the rear end UP as high as you can get it and throw it up on stands.... and WOW how EASY it is to stuff in a engine/trans combo over a core support and NO crazy angles!!! With the rear UP you can still crawl under and set the trans x-member. Been doing this for YEARS on Fords and Mopars as those core supports don't come out!
And I thought I was the only one. I've gotten some strange looks and a few snide comments but it works like a charm
@@gregorybarth930 gotta work smarter, not harder... the body doesn't handle the abuse it use to!
Love it! I will definitely add this method to my repertoire!
For sure. I do it on mopars that way also and don't even have to take trans crossmember out. Slides right through that deal
Not to sound like a know it all, but it's 4 bolts for the transmission...:/
There usually 6 bolts
@@wayneisbell7749 4 bolts trans to BH, 6 bolts BH to block, integral BH/trans 6 bolts to block. Some Chevy V8's had a 7th at the peak.
Pulling the engine was definitely the right decision, it looks great! Talk about a night and day difference!
Yeah im happy with it
Water pump install trick: cut heads off two long bolts or use all thread in top holes. Put gaskets on, slip pump on, put lower bolts in. Figure the rest out yerself.🙄
Same here for any multiple bolt applications
Love it
Perfect hood placement,to fill the comment section 😆😅😂
Nice video , it’s always Kinda a Beach Dan , But in your case and mine , it’s a Labor of Love !
Loving that nomad. It's going to be a really nice ride.
Great show keep up the amazing work be safe my friends God bless all work of art bye Dan go rolling and driving again
This Nomad is at a whole new level for Doin Donuts Speed Shop!
It's OK dan you are having your first senior moment 😊
Just rub some vice grip clearcoat on the master. That should keep it from rusting. Nomad is looking great Dan!
You mentioned in an earlier video about new bushings for the tree shifter. Don't forget
Sure would help to have an adjustable motor lift plate with the crank handle for all the install and removal you do. Great job nonetheless.
You don't want to sell the nomad that is a once in a life time deal you would regret it for years and you would have to rename the channel boy did screw up selling a mint nomad speed shop.
Very Nice and freshened up motor !!! Looks A.O.K. and ready for many miles of Cruising !!! Still needs a pair of Hookers though; but that is to come from the FUTURE DAN Indeed !!! Rave-On Danni and Dan !!!
I'm not pissed off, but can we get tee shirts to Australia yet.😂 Thanks for the video, Dan and Dani. The nomad is looking great 👍 🇦🇺
Kinda surprised you didn't take that motor to John to dyno it before you put it back in
What a beautiful nova in the background!
Yeah its pretty nice
The car is not fighting you, it's called mechanical foreplay😁
Haha
Dan...be sure to leave that hood right there..
I was noticing that too!
I like to live dangerously
YAYYYY Motor in yes.... Cant wait to see it all done and driving Brother looking really good in there all dolled up
A sweet 55 Nomad ....look how much God loves you Dan .
Your blessed. That car is amazing. ✝️🎯
Amen.
Didn't realise God bought it for him...
@@daveparnell4044 😂😂😂
Pray God's continued blessings on you all, Dani and Dan !!!! Eddy
@@daveparnell4044 - Hot Rod Jesus owns a 55 Nomad... The Lord works in mysterious ways bro!
cant believe u cant bother to cover ur fenders leave the car alone unless u want problems
I wish you would paint you a new hood and it be mint just saying lol
I forgot to invite you to the "Buggies and Blues" car show weekend that is going on this weekend. Maybe next year you could come. It is in Mandan ND and just a short drive for you. Lots going on for a few days. Love the videos.
Move The Hood
Take your time make it sweet. It's the one you want to keep.😊
When you were rolling that jack 100 miles through the shop it reminded me of that scene in the movie sling blade when that guy was dragging that chair across the floor getting on Carl's nerves .
Haha
That's why you need more than 1 Floor Jack n I have 6 😂😂
I have 3 but I'll catch up in time...can't imagine the scethcy stuff I'd do with more
Hey just slow and steady wins the race and
Danielle Is a Great help you should appreciate her she can put camera on tr tripod and help ya if you let her more 🎉
Dude!!! Great video?!! All that cleaning!?! And it looks like you just did a clutch on a big rig!! Lol✌️p.s. move that hood!!!
At 0:30; that's one way of damaging the Nova's seat belt? ;-)
The preverbal "Dive Bomb", engine/trans installation.
I don't get why Murphy is picking on you, the clutch and other parts were replaced, making it better? ;-D
Nomads have always been my favorites
Gotta love the Nomad.
My dad had a 55 Pontiac Safari, and he ended up selling it because he didn't have a place to store it properly after his divorce.
Oh, I almost forgot to add the reason for commenting.
Make sure you put the throw out, bering in the right direction. Hahaha
Just thinking about one of your videos.
Good afternoon from Cape Cod ⚓ I guess I was worried about the hood for nothing 😂 before you know it you'll be taking her for a test run. Things are looking good Dan. Keep up the great work guys And the awesome content 👍✌️🇺🇲
Hello Dan and Dani. Talking about the flathead screwdriver. On the show: The lone ranger ". He tells Tonto. YOU no understand English and me no' speak Flathead... ! 😆
What is that what looks like a small electric motor on the left side of the transmission?
Electric shift 3 speed overdrive transmission.
Dan you need one of those Gunk hand cleaning stations on a wall maybe outside to get all the grime off before you enter the house ! My Mom would make me clean up at the hose outside and strip down to my underwear on the porch before i went in the house when i had been down at my buddies working on his Hobby Stock race car !!
Here’s a freebie, radiator cross bar where it meets radiator support….hammer/chisel spot welds, remove cross bar…..insert engine/trans ! Easy ! Hammer spot welded metal flat, no one will ever know and your life just got easier….ur welcome
Oh and #danisideeye
Hey Dan&Dannie
A lot of deep breaths and you have success, nice work Dan; thank you for getting it all recorded Dannie.
Take care of Yourselves 😊
Sometimes you need a break the Camaros have stressed you but your over the hump
How can you be dirty up to your elbows!? Didn’t you pressure wash it? Just can’t have shiny things I guess. ❤️🇨🇦
How about the old school fuel injection system from a vette!!!!! Didn't the 57come with that as a option?
I love the sound of that jack. Please don't fix it. Squeak squeak squeak.
Just a Suggestion slow down brother. We are gonna be here . But seriously mad props 👏 your a danm hard working RUclipsr
Bad news, Dan. David newbern found that intake months ago.
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Thank you Dan your doing just what I was hoping for putting a nice fresh big block in it that makes power and really get the 55 up the road the car deserves this engine I'm so glad a real hot rod no more poser . I really wished you would have put a 4 or 5 speed in it but hey it's going to be so much better then before.. Great video can't waite to hear the new big block first start video.
Ya know, im pretty sure you already did it. But while that motor was out would have been the perfect time to tackle that column shifter! Lol did ya end up getting that sorted? And if so what did ya end up having to do?
With all of the engines you do, why wouldn't you spend $20 on an adjustable engine chain equalizer. Then with the twist of a handle, you can tilt the engine to any angle you desire. Just something to think about
I don't know why you try to make a car nice, you just don't know how... just giving you grief man😊
3 - 2 bbl carbs and manifold .would be sweet! Thanks for your great videos.
Dannie - Since Dan cleaned the engine and engine compartment, how is he getting so greasy? Lol 🇨🇦 p.s. Put the seatbelt inside the Nova!
Hi Dan .. throw the electric fan away .. and put the stock fan on .. and put the radiator where it should be .. this will work great and less to worry about ..I have done this for 40plus years …
Man would that thing Nomad)look awesome with some chrome 17" 5 spokes or what!?!
Dan some days you're the Bug some days you're Windshield ! You need a vacation!
I don't know why your keeping the vapor tube on the back of the motor .Pulling the oil vapor in to the motor with Positive Crankcase Ventilation is much better PCV # 1 is oil vapor control # 2 its in the way # 3 its better for the environment . I changed out the one on my 283 it was a cap with a barb for the hose ( use the same hole ) then PCV to the carb or intake .
Use a ratchet strap under the back of the transmission like Derek from Vice Grip Garage.
You know, 2x4’s cross stacked and screwed together makes a really nice stand to put undet front wheels. 4 or 5 layers is plenty to lift/install engine.
Still a good car👍 keep at it!
Dan, you have mentioned buying some property in recent videos. Are you guys still planning to relocate to the US
Was I the only one cringing? I would have dropped the engine in without the transmission, it would have gone much smoother without damaging any paint. Also, as others pointed out… the hood!
On a positive note, you got it in.
Yes sir we always put an engine in one of those cars with the transmission removed, It can be done with the engine and transmission together, but it is wiser to remove the radiator core support. Granted there is quite a bit of work involved in disassembling all that stuff but it makes it easier to do the job. People would cut the core support to do this and the fact that they do not fabricate a removable piece weakens the unit. If one is doing a race car where the engine is removed quite a bit that modification would be necessary. It is really nothing to put a transmission in those cars anyway. I used to hang around a shop down in Tampa Fl where the man had a 57 Chevrolet he ran in modified production and they always just pulled the engine and left the bellhousing and transmission in the car. They were doing engine rebuilds frequently and there was no need to remove everything.
well these kids these days let him go it will take something bad happen and then he will learn experience is the best teacher
and before he say when I do one I've done more than he's thought about let him go he'll screw up and then there u have i
half as took apart and half ass installed its.about procedures I'm exhausted with this hole dam deal its painfull to watch at best
The bay looks good The engine looks good The car looks good and you two will look good in it and if you decide to sell it your bank account will look good too.
If you can land and chatels ( house etc) is always the better option. Both financially and in terms of your lifestyle/ hobby😂
Dan if you’re worth $100.00/hr I think my time for watching is $125/hr
I’ve had good luck putting engines in by raising the back of the car up making it requiring less engine tilt. While I’ve admitted never done a tri five it worked on mgb
Push the car out a little. More room and the rear end will be lower. Should have rebuilt the engine and at least had the transmission looked at, internals. Just sayin. Enjoying it.
Do you consider American cars foreign cars?
Have you tried jacking up the back of the car instead when installing the engine?
When last time you and the lord just talked about life and maybe go to church seriously might help your carma and your disposition 😊
Hey Dan... Get you some blocks for under the tires and free up your space underneath!😉
When you said “this one is cushioned” I automatically said to my self “for her pleasure” 😂
Sorry but I can't wear a black. It's just too hot. Sell me a white T-shirt. I will buy it.
I just can't stop looking at the hood while you were stabbing that motor/ trans during that install.
I have a complete 327 out of mid 60s corvette came out of my brothers 71 split bumper for sale lol
Awesome job on putting the engine/transmission in the 55 Nomad. Keep up the great work.
Dan I admire your work ethic but you trigger my ocd when you just chuck tools and shit on the ground and it gets in your way while you work or your stepping over it ! lol
Do not use those fenders for a work bench. Cover ‘em up with something soft and protective.
327 installed with surgical precision, the DD Speed Shop way. Engine looks great. Cheers!! 😎
Looks like a 283 to me the pulley on a 327 a little thicker
@@newtonfirefly3584 yup I can bud I have a couple 327 and 283 and 10 350 and a 388 stroker and a383 stroker and a couple 400
Paint the intake with aluminum paint it would all look new then anyhow just a thought 🤔
Why don't you take out the radiator support bar to make the engine removal/install easier?
Why don't you invest in a engine leveling tool ?
buy a cheap skate board, cut a v in at block then let it deal with the tailshaft rolling in......
you should have removed the radiator support , you would have been done yesterday, smh
Put blocks or Rims under the front wheels
Thanks for sharing the struggle. This is how it goes sometimes. Press on regardless. ❤️😎
and a dam lot of wasted time !!!!!! we would switch moroes in a weekend my dad and my self ni problem drive home form work driday and drive back ro work on monday
why u risk getting hurt doing thing by urself she needs to spot u without being asked or wait till a accident happend oops my bad
So would be a better cruiser. I would put an automatic and it definitely.
Not gonna rush? Make it proper? Who are you and what have you done with Dan? Haha!!
When I worked as a mechanic if I spent more than six hours r&r an engine I’d have been fired.
The amount of times you hit the jackstands with the engine crane why not just start with the stands farther back 😂
Are you even a car guy if you havent pumped a jack with your leg.
stab the motoe correctly got ro set it.on the.back and front moror mounts at the same time all the old guys like me laughing theie ass's off
Ya should’ve painted the intake Chevy orange.
Go visit your buddy halfass garage to see what life about in nice shop lol so you can breath 😂
Thanks team,another great vid,
Why is the seatbelt always caught in the door of your Nova ?
Why are you goin* in at an angle? Push the car back move the hood and put the damn engine in the car!
Dan, buy a load leveler before you pull your next engine. Your life will be way less stressful.