1955 Chevrolet Convertible Belair 265 v8 "Will It Run" Happy Halloween 🎃

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

Good job that 265 runs great sounds good.. Hearing a engine start for that first time is akin to hearying a newborn baby cry!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Buddy! Yeah that's a great way to explain a first start video. Happy Thanksgiving 👍

[@rickster4455]

You the MAN, Big Don! Great job, most satisfing after all these months to finally hear it first breaths!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy I agree it was great to hear it run after all this time.

[@hdvette64]

Now that’s good stuff. She has come a long way!✌️

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy It certainly has come a long way

[@bwsgarage]

Big Don brought another one back from the grave! The 265 sounds great. Been waiting. Great job Brother ✌️

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks BW! I've been going out there and just starting it up for a few minutes over the last couple days. It's cool to just hear it run. Later Buddy

[@jefferythomas2718]

Congratulations sounds good.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy

[@smtri5garage376]

Hell yeah. Sounds good.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy It's very cool to hear it run. Later man 👊

[@timothyhill9146]

Sounds Great! Happy Halloween!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Tim

[@terrymott8581]

In a word "sweet" You deserve it.

[@kevinl.2291]

That’s awesome Don I’m really stoked for you. It’s been well worth the wait it sounds awesome. Job well done 👍😎✌️

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Kevin! It was worth it and runs pretty good. Later Buddy 👍

[@JimsIfitaintbrokefixit]

You are a true Tri-Five Guy. Save all you can.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Jim! I sure do love the Tri5s

[@RhinosRestomods]

Sounding great Don! Great to hear it run! Boo! Back at ya…

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Randy! It was very cool to hear it come to life. Later Buddy

[@geraldrichards6218]

Yeah man just can’t beat a small block 55 Chevy - convertible!!👍

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy. This one is the first small block 1955 265 V8, certainly cool to hear it run

[@richardlayne7508]

Hi Richard from Ind with my 57 story! So just a few yrs had to let 57 go to buy a car I could drive to school with no troubles . I so wish I could of kept that 57 all these yrs. Ive got many 0ld car stories from thoses great yrs. My 0lder brother had a 67 Gto gold& black car 400 4 sp still to yhis day I think about his great Gto 0 boy a stock csr but sure was fast !!

[@jeffhibshman7874]

You have awesome talent. Love them Hot Rods

[@donbearden1953]

Don, it sounds good! I’ve waited on that for just over 2 years if I remember correctly. I would love to own it but with an automatic tranny. I’ve got lots of nerve damage in both feet and legs or I would love the 4 banger…. Congratulations!!!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Don! Hope all is well with you!

[@toejam503]

Awesome 👍 Rebuilding old parts keeps the soul in the car.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

I try to use as many original parts as I can. Later man

[@robbycard4293]

Sweet Don? That old girl sounds good my friend.

[@thomasweeks3232]

This brings back memories which I totally forgot about. When you get your regulator on I believe you have to set the polarity so your are charging the battery and if the polarity in the DC current is going the wrong way the generator will discharge the battery.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Yes indeed your correct. The old generators need to polarized.

[@greggonzalez7396]

Big Don, I just love that 55 convertible. Nice to see you salvaging original parts when ever you can. By the way that dash is beautiful.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Greg! The dash is painted in the original Gypsy Red color. Later Buddy

[@bigblockkings1031]

Wow that's great Don!! Made me smile when it kicked off. Made me laugh at the end. BOO!!😅

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Gorni! It's sure is sweet to be able to fire it up. Later Buddy

[@richardlayne7508]

Morn from Ind Ove watched your show alot love the 55-56-57 s d uring Hibschool in 70 s I had 57 210 post car with a 283 big camb 4 sp a friend had built car to run at 0ur local Bunler Hill Drah wau here close great car but for me to drive to school it had troubles

[@georgeoverman4895]

Looks and sounds good. Great job

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy

[@paulgrimm]

Yo Buddy.Just checking in on your nice stuff❤

[@robertgeary7520]

Great video

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy

[@bigjobford1956]

Great to hear it start up and running Big Don ,sure love this convertible and it’s coming along great and sounds really great and I have no doubt that in your quest to get it back on the road in a manner of time,,Remember Rome wasn’t Built in a Night!!!🏆👍🏼😉

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy

[@dennisostler9613]

Awesome progress Don…congrats

[@edwardvidal3268]

Congratulations on getting it running‼️😃👍 you gotta be happy with that I know I would ! Great job Don 😃🤙🤙🤙

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy

[@bradreeves7534]

Way to go. Bet that made you feel good.

[@CrazyWillie01]

Good for you Don, convertable is Running , Great job

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy

[@monadking2761]

Congratulations, you did it. I know you could do it. I think I can smell the fresh paint burning too of a new motor. There is nothing like it. It's a nice sound of achievement. You must feel great. Have a happy Halloween to you and your family.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Harvey! Your right about the smell of fresh painting cooking with the engine fires up. It's very cool to hear it run. Happy Halloween Later Buddy

[@IronheadGarage]

Right on Don! the old 55 comes alive. Nice! Happy Halloween brother 👍🏻🎃

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Chris Happy Halloween Buddy

[@hubiesgarage]

Wow! That was a big surprise! I didn't expect that! She sounds great! Sounds like she has a great tune on it too, because it cracks right off! It will be great to drive it next! Great ending, too! Happy Halloween!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Jeff! I'm very happy to be able to fire it up. Happy Halloween

[@DesertRatFabrication]

Hey Big D, that was awesome to here the 55 fire off, cool stuff, and bonus footage of behind the scenes of Don’s Hotrod Garage, nice buddy😀😀

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Mike! I'm very happy to be able to hear the old 265 engine run. Later Buddy

[@lonniekiser3612]

Dang Bud sounds awesome, yep it's been a long wait but Glad for you for sure 👍✌️

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Lonnie

[@daveoverholt8540]

Hell YEAH!!! Congratulations man and what a great view looking through that Impala wheel to see the 55 dash. Great Job Don and Congratulations Again!!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Dave! The early Impala steering wheels are a thing of beauty! Later Buddy

[@richardlayne7508]

Hi again Richard from Ind Hope Im not boarring you with my 0ld car truck stores. But again love your show and your great car builds !

[@GPOldMarineShop]

Its alive,Its alive great work Don sounding good got to do a tuneup on mine I have been lazy Happy Halloween!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Glenn! The tune up will make your run great. Happy Halloween

[@GPOldMarineShop]

@@donshotrodgarage1717 Yeah Don tuned up it last in 2015,HA!

[@BillBynum-n9y]

After a looong time, it’s alive! You’ve done an outstanding job not only on the convertible but all of them. I tell my wife I’m a cool dude cause I drive a 57 Nomad, but she disagrees. You, on the other hand, are the real cool dude! You’ve got all the best cars! And now, they all run (cept the one on the driveway, but that’s excusable.). Always look forward to your videos, cause there’s always something to learn! Very enjoyable!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy. Yes indeed 57 Nomads are cool rides.

[@armondoborjas2442]

Hello Don . Yeah take that pump apart . Sounds good needs tuned flowmasters 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🎃

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy! Yup it sure does need some nice mufflers, I work out the small details. Later

[@Jimsathome]

Great to see it run after all this time and the endless hours you put into it. Happy Halloween Big Don!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Happy Halloween

[@howiemook7701]

It’s alive👍

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Sure is Howie. I loving it Man

[@richardlayne7508]

Hi Richard from Ind again. Well Ive watched you build your great collection 0f great cars 0ver last few yrs I so wish I had a few but being 70 now retired its not eazy. IBut I am lucky to have few 0ld trucks a 62 ton Chevy with a great 0riginal 283 Runs great 4 sp. Traded a 0ld John Dear think was a 39 traded almost even up!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Richard for the comment! Sounds like you've got some cool stuff. Have a good one!

[@GlennBalent-nq7rh]

Congratulations Do, well worth the effort! Sounds awesome!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Glenn

[@barrystoy8222]

Luv it Luv it . Top down soon . Barry from Windsor Ontario Canada watching 👀 😎

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy

[@tonygrenstiner4088]

Awesome Buddy, Makes you feel good all under, Happy Helloween, later Tony

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Tony Happy Halloween

[@EngTecher]

I will tell you, I am more impressed with your cars, than a Pebble Beach Concours car. i would be afraid to drive it or park it on the street.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy.

[@kylekyleson373]

Sounds great , more power to you Don.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy

[@mikes55chevygarage86]

Good job Don. Can’t wait for the ride along. Happy Halloween buddy.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Mike. Hope all is well Buddy

[@poorpossumsspeedshop5746]

Sounds great big Don

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Rick. I'm very happy with the engine. I find myself going out there and just starting it up to hear it run. Later Buddy

[@donh8973]

Ilike that sounds nice job 😊

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Don

[@alanstackhouse2939]

HAPPY Halloween! DON!😊

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Happy Halloween

[@davidsolloway9349]

like 240 !

[@giveblood8467]

she runs. and only two small water leaks for the fixes. thats a BINGO

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy! Yup it's a work in progress. I'll keep fixing stuff and soon take it for a ride. Later man 👊

[@briang4470]

Sounds like there was some lifter noise, hopefully it just needs ran or readjusted and hopefully that cam kit you got was good. The cams and lifters the past few years have been absolutely terrible with people everywhere having failures left and right.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

It's running pretty good. The Camshaft is made by Insky and was heat treated by the manufacturer when I bought it. The older engines are having a real hard time with Camshafts for sure.

[@Stupidfastracing]

That's one sweet convertible but all of your tri fives are

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Buddy