1700 Mile "Test Drive" In A 1964 Nova GASSER - Will It Run And Drive Across The USA

We spent the last 30 days transforming this 1964 Chevy II into a wicked drag and drive gasser. The stock front suspension was axed for a Speedway bolt on front axle kit. The stock 6 cylinder was yanked out and replaced with a rowdy, solid lifter, tunnel rammed 327. Out back a Ford 9 inch replaced the weak factory rear end.
The last nut and bolt went into this car the night before I headed out on my drive to Biloxi Mississippi for a HUGE car show called "Cruisin The Coast".
Hanging out with my buddies and a bunch of hotrods on the beach? Sounds like a good time to me!
Do we make it? trouble free? well..... sorta
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[@dickkapp336]

From shell of a car to Hell of a car ......Way to go Dan !

[@russellfuchs7903]

Way to say it! 👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks buddy!

[@gs4304]

This whole series is awesome! Nova is mint and Dan’s a bad ass.

[@jamesruffner4880]

Hay Dan that Nova brings back lots of memory's my brother and I built a 1965 Nova we had so much fun in them days i am pushing 73 now your videos are fun to watch you and your girl have fun stay safe

[@pamulawoodard7376]

You guys should move to the United States, love to have you guys here, we love hot rods....❤

[@GeneFever]

The gasser did great on that run and Dan's right a solid cooling system goes a long way to ensure that. Happy Birthday Dani!🎂

[@-Mike-69]

It needs a pro mod hood scoop. Everything needs a hood scoop. You know that Dan. Those are your words.

[@jeffmooers2174]

Congrats on the successful build! I put NovaPriced over the awesome Speedway Wicked Nova project because you build solo, at your home, in your spare time, with limited funding. Much respect. Enjoy Biloxi and all those shiny cars, you earned it!

[@cobyburrow9339]

Nova performed awesome. It is a cool ride for sure.

[@camaroacrossamerica7266]

People just don't get that there cars!! DRIVE EM. I took my 70 RsCamaro on a 4 month riadtrip across USA in 2017. 39 states 20,000 miles.worst thing had was a starter, CHEVY OF COURSE IT WENT OUT. it's a memory I'll never forget. rained on me lots in fact I spent 3 days crossing Louisiana in it southern rain. windshield leaked so what. I'm unable to travel far now due to health. BUT uour my fave channel on KZbin. You and Dani. are great. DON'T GET IT PERFECT GET IT DONE. was my motto. just like you guys. keep up the fun.

[@russellfuchs7903]

Watching this I decided I'm going to do a gasser! I don't have car, I don't have the contacts and don't have a clue. On second thought I'll just stick to living vicariously through you two.😂😂

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha cmon! Get out there and build one

[@ShadeTreeJay]

You are the MAN!!!!! You have drove 1700 miles and I can’t get mine a mere 70 miles to CTC!!! Great Job!!! I’m enjoying your videos!!👍👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

U got all week! Slap it together

[@christinar7864]

Love it!!! Had a 63 Chevy II in 1975. Great car

[@kennyrogers1243]

Speedway museum is on a whole Different level

[@DDSpeedShop]

Its amazing

[@ronnieadams2079]

Thanks for taking us with you on your trip. I'm sure you did get a lot of👍. The car did great, as I expected.

[@catman19]

Should turn the scoop around in the rain. Wet paper filters can fall apart or make carbs run rich when wet

[@ThomasThomas-wn3km]

You mentioned an Audi or an Escalade. Well yeah, less comfortable, but that gasser is 10 times cooler. Happy Birthday Dani!

[@patricksperformance2203]

Congrats you guys!! Tearing up the road in a classic gasser. Does it get any better?!

[@DDSpeedShop]

It was a pretty good time.

[@stevenwing2370]

I've driven my 55 Chevy gasser on 2 rocky mountain race weeks. They're a blast to drive. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. Can't wait to see some cruising the coast highlights.

[@Katifda]

WHOA! Dan, you're cruising a 70 mph and that 18 wheeler blew past you, not the America I remember! I'm watching you from Tahiti, I love watching you thrash, and especially the road trips, ...believe me, white sand beaches, coconut palms and the blue lagoon gets boring very quick..., stay safe.

[@johnchambers12]

Got to love Dani’s sense of humor❤❤

[@ronniepate4315]

That little nova is road worthy for sure and looks cool doing it . Great video and Happy Birthday Dani .

[@johnp1966]

I'm planning on hitting cruzin the coast next year, hopefully. Man, people may give you shit about how you do things, but how many of them are driving their shit 1700 miles untested? Keep on keeping on man!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Build em and drive em!

[@boostedtoylet7779]

You are rock star ...those drag and drive events have nothing on you Dan!!

[@lethargicmotorsport2025]

Working on a 50+ year old car in a parking lot ! “Good luck “ would be a normal greeting.

[@hanknipper3921]

You make it look too easy Dan! Great job on the Nova have a great time in Biloxi

[@DDSpeedShop]

It was a pile of work haha

[@ablemarine9072]

Drive Safely and enjoy the ride! Hopefully will find the Nova somewhere on the streets there! Lol You do Look Noticeable a Little! Ha Ha..........Lots of Love for you two!

[@mikeburnett7028]

The nice thing about that scoop is you can turn it around, so with the opening in the back, it keeps ALL the water out of the carbs

[@327JohnnySS]

@mikeburnett7028 like cowl induction. I have oftentimes wondered about the pros and cons of Ram Air vs Cowl Induction?

[@hoss1947]

Dan, I live down in south Louisiana, I've been to the Mississippi Gulf Coast many times. Have fun, but don't get stupid with the Nova. Those Mississippi cops don't take too kindly to burn outs, and speeding, especially during Crusin The Coast. Y'all have a great time, love your videos.

[@frankiegreenhaw6232]

😂🤣😂🤣 THE PINK SUITE CASE 🤣!!!! THATS BECAUSE ITS HER CAR SO YOU KNOW THEIRS GOING TO BE SOME PINK 😂 GO ONE DANI SLIPPING THAT IN ON DAN THAT WAS GREAT 😂 Dan love the cars you build and always look forward to your videos, watch the commercials, and always give “likes “ I just had to commend Dani on that one 😂

[@garyinman5400]

All in I love that car Don't care what anyone says as long as you are happy you have not paid too much. Those folks are just p**sed they didn't have a chance to get that Nova. Great video of the road trip keep them coming.

[@kevinl.2291]

Be safe you two. That car is just awesome. I hope to run into you all Saturday on the coast. My trip got cut short so only going to be there Friday night and Saturday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANI 🎊🎉🎂Great video. 👍😎✌️

[@williampage0214]

Dan you are turning into a rock star. Happy Happy Happy birthday Dani

[@jasonbose3507]

Thanks Dan for the journey footage, very appreciated 👍. Also, the '64 sounds good, looks good, and runs good, an awesome vintage race car for sure! I even like your '64 better than your friends gasser, GREAT JOB DAN on this gem!!! Thanks for the video 📸.

[@leedoss7904]

Thats just a cool Ass Hot Rod !! What an Awesome journey.

[@StevenAndrews]

I sure do love watching your adventures and you've motivated me multiple times to go work on my junk.

[@JD2571]

Thanks for sharing the ride Dan! Brings back memories of driving from New England to Texas over 40 years ago in a 73 Plymouth Duster!

[@jeffstephens7958]

Good luck Dan love that car be safe have a great trip wish I was going to

[@69CutlassKen]

Absolutely AWESOME! I'm proud of you Dan!

[@The_Painter31]

@Dan You can turn that scoop around for long downpours of rain. Those filters can get soaking wet, be sure to check them.

[@jimfinlaw4537]

Thankyou for sharing your journey Dan. The gasser is awesome. Keeping it running cool is the key to successful long trips. Happy Birthday Dani! 🎂🎁🎈 Have a wonderful day!

[@stomper2582]

If you put a DD speed shop sticker on the scratch on Dani’s new birthday air/bug collector, she will not notice the scratches. Thanks for sharing, Dan. 👍🇺🇸

[@rajcam80]

You got your self a daily driver sir! Happy birthday Dani from a fellow Oct 1st baby!

[@docmcneedy5471]

Love following your journey. Always looking forward to the next video. I think the people that chew up your time at the fuel stops should pitch in for your gas fill up.😂I would if you pass thru the Minneapolis St.Paul area on way back home. Worth it just to see the Nova in person.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Hey thanks buddy!

[@raylovins2188]

That was cool no problems sweet little hotrod you guys rock

[@loose-arrow-garage]

You're right Dan, the thumbs up somehow make it all worth it. I get thumbs up and positive comments on my classics everywhere I go and it sure puts a smile on my face! BTW a big thumbs up on Nova Priced!!

[@garymccord4277]

Brave Guy on fresh put together car on such a trip Made great video and a lot of your viewers got to see you on those gas fill ups mini car shows. Glad you share your experience on building and driving these cars. That's what its all about.

[@garysells4259]

You should turn the hood scoop around so the rain doesn't get into it as easy

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah I was in a hurry and a little lazy

[@perrygordon6723]

Great video, Nova looks and sounds great! Thanks for moving the camera to the drivers side better viewing pleasure!

[@thomaslynch2083]

I'm gladyour driving a gasser 1800 miles. I'm going on power tour with my 64 dart gasser next year had trouble with the rear main seal on the new engine.

[@newfdog45]

Happy Birthday!!!! now Dan needs a massage!

[@ablemarine9072]

Is your first stop in Biloxi then move along from there? I am at the Alabama Coast Gulf shores area, Gonna head over to the Ms Coast and try n find you guys. Glad to see the Nova doing great! Happy Birthday to Danni!!

[@larrydixon-vi7ld]

KUDOS Dan for LIVING a Hot Rodders dream ! Always wanted to , but never DID . Vicariously living the dream thru you .

[@thelost10mmsocket74]

Meh, I knew it would do well but, I didn't know it would do that well Big D. What a machine. 14+mpg at 3krpm basically non-stop for 1800+ miles right out of the box. Hell, there's brand new cars that won't do that w/o an issue somewhere along the road. Here comes the best part of all. You don't need to take it to some dealership, drop your pants, spread the cheeks and grit your teeth when something does finally fail on it. Best of all, you own Nova Priced and you built it. WTG DD Speed Shop, a testimony to what hard work, knowledge and talent can do if you just invest a little time. CONGRATS on a fine work of art. The blower is going to put a LARGE smile on faces and Nova Priced is going to show you what she's been hiding under all that skirt.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah it worked great!

[@nikolasb2933]

That scoop certainly got the DDSS stamp of approval.😮😅😊

[@DDSpeedShop]

Gotta break it in

[@327JohnnySS]

Now all that grief, ups and downs building the Nova are in your rear view mirror. Now you get to enjoy your road ahead. Safe travels and thanks for the ride. Happy birthday Danielle.

[@sulistiman]

You have fun there brother safe trip love you guys send it❤

[@jonoskowski5545]

Awesome job guys. Thank you for taking me along on this video. You have me aching to get my old Dodge back on the road.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Do it!

[@roberteddy4206]

Happy birthday Danny and Dan! Congrats you made it. I knew you would

[@erikalbertson7483]

Hell yeah ! Sioux City call out at 3:29 ! Have a safe trip !

[@scotthay1486]

Great trip Dan ,I can see why you are stoked. You are a humble hard working man and I enjoy following both both of you on your channel. Be safe.

[@gregorypoole5648]

Hey, Dan: Thanks for posting this...we all really appreciate the effort it takes to do these.Looking forward to the next ones from down south.Also, that was a good jab at Mortske.Hope you and Dani enjoy the rest of the Great Gasser tour...all the best!

[@327JohnnySS]

Is anyone else wondering why Dani put his stuff in pink luggage? That was too funny yet wt😂

[@bruiser5702]

Once again you do what you say you're gonna' do. You build , you drive, you enjoy. Well done again sir!

[@25vrd48]

Hapy Birthday ' DANI ' . I'd like to welcome y'all back to AMERICA ' . It ain't as HOT as it has been . Y'all be Careful , Safe and eat a bunch of shrimp and Lobster . Great video .

[@rickster4455]

It looks like Von Dutch style pinstripes on the back of the scoop. Cool!

[@thman6453]

Happy birthday Danni 🎂 🥳 🎉

[@andrew-sw8ey]

Happy birthday 🎉 Danielle hope Danny brought you what you wanted for your big day.

[@JamesBrown-cx3xf]

Awesome ride along dan 🎉 prelude to part two cant wait !

[@brandyfranks654]

Glad you made it👍way to go. Have fun. And happy birthday dani👍💯🌺

[@jdias51]

Dude the amount of driving your doing in a small vehicle you sir are a madman

[@kbergren2878]

Money shot, after replacing the plugs in the parking lot at night. Start up shot, awesome. Rock On, DD Speed Shop

[@jeffmoran5973]

Like to see some burnouts now, looks awesome 😊

[@davidingling9791]

Awesome safe travels! This and your nova are my favorite cars you own.

[@harrysgarage1440]

Great job. Thanks for the long videos they are interesting and more like a show than a clip. 👍

[@russellsnyder4221]

now Dan that scratch looks terrible through the windshield. 😅 drive care .

[@Phuckhead2723]

Antifreeze jug zip tied in hole in cap and a rubber hose so it will pull antifreeze back in rad when cools

[@jeffsratsrodsrebuilds1535]

I thought man that scoop looks cool, then you pulled the hood down on it. I have to admit my heart sunk lol I thought no dan no lol . So glad your having a good trip. Love the videos.

[@Zazu2You]

Nice scoop from Speedway. So, not, DD Speed Shop? Lol. Cheers!! 😎

[@TimBarnett-pl9kd]

My best friend had a 67' Chevy Chevelle SS with I want to say, 456 gears in rear-ended, blowing rear end up almost home from S. California to Oregon City! That car has been my favorite of all cars I've been around! Cool car dealer, house of hard tops, always having vettes had 59' Chevy, so we drove these 2 red beasts around with glass packs. But more interesting, I got call from Mr Honda from Japan asking to use my motorcycle 750cb to build 100cc oversized piston system for Honda shops across America. It didn't work out as well as I hoped, needing aviation fuel, so Mr Honda took bike back reduced compression from 12:1 too 10:1. Bike was wonderful taking it on around US trip! (Great story) I had a 71 Chevy Nova in ugly blue.

[@oldfordcarsandtrucks]

Sorry I missed you in Grand Forks. Ya, us NoDak's are a friendly bunch, we like to talk, lol. And Grand Forks is a car town.

[@bigbow62]

Can't beat a good small block ! Get a plastic bottle a small hose & Ty Wraps = 1 catch can system (Edit: add catch can .. done) Take a bar of soap and rub it on that squeaky belt* 😉👍 ( * Yankee Garage quick fix 😁) Scoop looks good but I can't unsee that big DD scrrrratch in that beautiful chrome finish 😊 Oh well guess its time for a dual carb clear bubble top Lexan scoop ( they are so wicked ) 🙂👍For the Roll Bar talk, gotta keep racing Dani safe. (Just have the crowd @ DD Speed Shop South help U install one) That was great Dan... nothing like seeing old american muscle roaming the U.S Highways ! Enjoy the ride weather company and be safe Dani & Dan... Thank you for taking all of us with you ✌️🙂

[@lynnpurvis1042]

we love it yall be careful and have a good time !

[@twodogsyyc6729]

Buddy anytime you wanna post an hour long vid just send it. Best hour of my day today lol. Great car, great vid hope you have a great time!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Hey thanks man!

[@High_Perfomance_auto_repair]

Love the Nova, have a safe trip.

[@marktelin7259]

Have fun Dan. The car is amazing. 😊

[@user-ik9vy8ej5g]

Happy birthday dani...hope you and dan have a safe and super fun trip

[@wesinnc]

Great video Dan!! I really enjoyed watching from start to finish!! Also, thank you for being an inspiration to the rest of us.......JUST DO IT!! Happy Birthday Dani!!

[@TairnKA]

I was expecting a downpour within minutes of installing the scoop. ;-) During the first rain the camera speed made the wipers look like the old ones that meet vertically (blade to blade) in the middle. ;-D

[@brendagaunce8757]

Great job making this video and keeping us up with you guys.

[@SadPuppySoup]

Wow you went right past my place there in Nebraska. You just had to go and prove us wrong and build and drive a straight axle gasser across two countries (I knew ya could and would do it)

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha yeah it worked out good

[@johnroof2663]

That is a mean sounding three twenty-seven. She sounds awesome!!!!

[@DF-ob8vz]

How does DD Speed Shop not have more subscribers? Great content and fun series!

[@DMACKustoms]

Awesome effort and result with the Nova, The drive alone....... 1700 miles!! I think that is longer than my whole country.

[@DooDeeDew]

Great job Dan, the Nova sounds good, looks good, so have fun on your trip and Happy Birthday to Dani, and many more.

[@crafterjenkins5670]

I'm so happy that you're going to be in Biloxi, and you know how to pronounce it.

[@jimmartin2248]

You are my hero, then you are living your dream right in front of us.

[@AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

Car looks great, runs great and another great video. Fabulous.

[@scootermcd5756]

I think this is your best video ever.. love y’all.

[@craigrobbins8981]

I Hope Danny has a lot of fun in her new toy, you did a great job Dan. LOVE IT.

[@mikejordan9220]

You got better gas mileage than I do pulling a travel trailer with my truck.

[@DDSpeedShop]

I was happy with it.

[@stucook8622]

Happy Birthday Dani! Safe travels you guys!