ABANDONED 1966 Chevy Biscayne - Will It Run And Drive After Sitting For 20 Years? Grandpa Special

[@rickloera9468]

Back in 1978 a friend and I decided to go on an adventure in his mom's 1965 Chevy ll 4 door six cylinder car. He put new tires on it the morning before we left. 258 miles into the trip his front tires were showing the cords through it. Limped to Casa DeFruita on our way back to San Jose CA. Guy at the Shell station said that the tie rods were bent. Well Phil's mom didn't have two quarters to rub together so when we went back to retrieve the car she just called the junk yard in Gilroy to come and pick it up. Between the cost of the tow to take the car and what they gave her, she ended up with $25.00 and no car. She did buy us Chinese Food once we got back to San Jose to put that disaster behind us. We still talk about that memorable trip to this day. Good times.

[@GeminiVern1042]

Perfect daily driver. It reminds me of the '67 Chevelle 300 I had. No bullshit electronics and simple to keep maintained. These were some of the best cars GM ever built.

[@TheJstewart2010]

When you were showing the inside of the car while driving around, it brought back so many memories. We had the 66 Impala version of this car with a 327 in it. I had forgotten what the dash looked like, but as soon as I saw it again, it all came back. The video itself was a lot of fun to watch, but those memories of being in that car with my Dad were priceless for me.

[@davidgreene7223]

Quote of the day by Josh, " I hit a bunch of stuff with a hammer ", Gold, great video guys, very entertaining.

[@papilloncycles3463]

Quite the runner there Guys! Nice!

[@roger628]

Almost makes me homesick. Saskatchewan born, expat since 1995,in Saudi and South Korea. I always thought I would never see it again since my 2012 visit when my mom passed. Fast forward to 2021. Covid locked me out of my condo in the Philippines after my employer in Korea "retired" me. Forced to return to Saskatoon, rented a room from an old high school buddy for a year. Got a job with a Train Crew Transport outfit and plied that Regina highway many times. Can still smell that summer prairie air. Spent many a minute waiting by the train track to switch crews as far east as Melville and also lots of trips as far west as Wainwright. Got sent to BC for a month last fall, got a graveyard shift at the rail yard in Saskatoon as Yard Taxi over a REAL cold winter, then the phone finally rang. I'm now teaching again in Hungary. Yes, it's been an odyssey . Will not return to Canada as long as a certain @$$ whose initials are J.T is running things. Hence the term "almost" in front of homesick.

[@smarternu]

C'mon Dan @1:02..."Thanks" She is a Gem for calmly finding your part and NOT freaking out. it deserves at least a "Thanks Babe!"

[@TheCarFarm]

That shot of a '66 driving through the field, pushed my nostalgia buttons. I *felt* 1975.

[@markmckeachnie4484]

That was a really fun episode, your friends are characters. Lots of laughs

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks buddy! It was a good time!

[@ziptiesnbiasplies]

It's nice to see DD speed shop employing the homeless caddy from happy Gilmore! Just a saint! #handtattoo

[@shadetreemechanical5219]

He told me I’m an intern

[@MP-io7yj]

DD speed shop DD speed shop

[@jaystreisel2299]

As soon as I saw Josh’s hand tattoo I knew I could sucker him into buying the caddy.

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@jaystreisel2299 hahaha

[@bkgaragerestorations]

@@shadetreemechanical5219 I think interns are supposed to get paid.

[@nv1493]

My first high school car was a 62 Belair with the 235 - survived those years and carried me to college. Great car.

[@michaelkirkwood3316]

That brings so many memories of a young child 13 maybe 14 my grandfather would take us out myself and my 2 cousins a d turn us lose in his 49 studebaker pickup while he was plowing we would tear it up after dirt nothing to hit big field such a blast was how we learned to drive back in the early 70's we used laugh and go on just like yall were doing awesome time to be able to relive those memories thru you and him work on equipment out in a field some where either tractor or vehicle thanks for jogging my memory enjoy your videos more than you know and let's not forget murr time I spent with my dad working side by side and learning this is a priceless gift that father and son can share thanks dan !

[@andy011264]

Best vid yet,thanks DD.looking forward to seeing what plans you have for this car.keep up the good work.

[@OlysGarage]

Dan doesn't do enough revivals! This was great stuff!!! The struggle was REAL on this one! You got a great group you hang with, lots of fun and laughs!

[@johnseiber4586]

The broad stays home from now on

[@johnseiber4586]

Shut up

[@fredgillick3071]

Hey Dan, it's great to have friends with you that know what their doing. Reminds me of my younger days in the 70's when I was much like you. I would buy or get cars free and have them back running and on the road in little to no time. As your pretty much a chevy guy, I was a mopar guy. Take care and be safe.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah it was a blast!

[@ZedThirtyOne_Z31_]

That was pretty Epic - Thanks for the Vid. Appreciate all your time, efforts and monies involved. Great viewing, Mike from Aus.

[@puddleduckist]

Always a fun time in the ol dd speed shop! Looks like a solid ol chevy, nice of you to get it running for your buddy!!!

[@larryreagan6936]

When you guys were driving thru the field laughing like teenagers it took me back to my younger years, great video as always!

[@PTE1957]

Always enjoyable and never, I mean never a dull moment. Thanks again. Will keep watching and see if your Dad gets a reliable present 🙄.

[@nickgeusebroek1210]

The footage of you guys coming off the dirt road into the field and Nailing that thistle at speed was great.Didnt to the front end any good,LOL

[@marioa1272]

Nice score Dan , I have had a few 66 Chevys. My dad had a 66 Biscayne. When that one rusted out I bought him a 66 Impala and swapped out his engine and put it in the Impala. We still have his car outback. I still own a 66 Caprice that I'm still trying to restore. Just love big body Chevys. Chevy 6 is a great engine, easy to fix and works hard !!

[@coldwarmotors]

Sweet old 'Scayne buddy! Looking forward to seeing it come together... Cheers from Alberta...

[@larryobrien4933]

I really enjoyed this video! I didn't think I would cause I'm not a fan of 4 door Biscaynes (my mom bought a 65 new...POS), but you and your friends made it interesting. Reminded me a lot of my friends and I working on old cars in our late teens. Especially when you all piled in for the test drive and left the girls behind. Glad you made it home intact. Curious to see what you do with it. Thanks for the intertainment.

[@DPapas]

There are a lot of videos of cars found in barns. Your video is the only one I believe. Great video Dano.

[@jamesfairbairn1588]

Great video. Great to see a group of car nuts getting together to tackle a project. Thanks for sharing guys.

[@samkidd2320]

Wow, beautiful day in Saskatchewan, sun with minimal wind, productivity at it’s finest.

[@cj8172]

Love these 66's. I've got a 66 2-door post manual big block here in New Zealand. It's on my channel if anyone wants to see another 66. Good video, great car.

[@DDSpeedShop]

That's a sweet machine'

[@rodneybrown1696]

Great change up, love to see the will she run’s? Can’t wait to see what’s next for her.

[@garyb.4080]

Saw some really interesting stuff sitting around. Good going on getting it running! You forgot the most important part, the Berrymans Instant tune in the carb. Duct tape for the oil cap.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

That's a cool 66 Chevy! You guys had some fun till the wheels almost fell off! Mur will love the car and really enjoy it! Glad you guys made it home safely! Catch you later 👍

[@johnkranz4004]

Very KOOL Video Dan Looked like everyone was having a great time Should be a great Build

[@davidsantos8206]

Fun video Dan. Friend of mine inherited his grandfather's 66 4dr, 6cyl impala when we were in high school. I was supposed to inherit my grandfather's 67 plum purple 327 2dr Caprice, when I was in high school as well. Unfortunately, my greedy uncle took it, and drove a mint condition, low mileage car into the ground and off to the junkyard in only 2 years. But I'm not bitter at all. Lol

[@smarternu]

GREAT music for the road driving. Playing a country "High lonesome sound" while driving in the open country was perfect. Keep up the steel. Shout out to Waylon Wire - ya goota love the tunes.

[@Opigoink]

You both are great, getting the car home. Can't wait to see what was making it run so bad.

[@brianjacobson5701]

Enjoy your videos Dan! Looks like you had a great time with your buds!

[@Joe-qm5rz]

Nice car Can't wait to see what else you do with it

[@andrewreece3861]

My first car was a 66 Bel Air 4 door 283 2 bbl PG. Lot’s of memories watching this video.

[@glennnickerson8438]

Reminds me of what a friend did about 20 yrs ago. His friend's father had just freshened up a 65 Chevelle more door and was selling it. All he told his wife was that they were going on vacation and hitched a ride in a mini van. After a 16 hr road trip they arrived at their destination and he told his wife the reason for their "vacation", he made a deal, bought the Chevelle and drove it home. It was their daily driver for several yrs in the mid 2000's (they live in Upstate NY). I'm not a smart man--but I know better than to try that one! Great road trip guys! 😆

[@tom-ehill2713]

I recall when my parents had a blue 1966 Biscayne.. I believe I was conceived in that car. 🙄😂😂😂 Growing up I was fascinated with the metallic blue shift knob.. and always putzing with the radio! 👍

[@armondoborjas4362]

That was a long day. Ur the man got it home 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 will be watching the next exciting adventure on the DD speed shop channel 👍🏻😎

[@scottsmith1386]

I'd take that car in a heartbeat. My dad bought a '66 2dr Caprice brand new when I was very young and I have good memories of riding in it.

[@19dd57chv]

Great video Dan and Dani! That 66 Chev reminds me of a 4dr. 65 impala that I bought, with a blown automatic trans mission, back in the mid 70's for $75 bucks. I put a junk yard trans in it for $25, and some chrome reverse wheels and I drove it for 5 years, including 2 trips to Nova Scotia from the east coast. Those were the days! Good luck with the 66!!

[@Zazu2You]

Certainly a "Romp" in Manitoba, for sure!! Looks like you had a blast!! Cars, repairs, a drive through a field and more!! Lots of fun!! Cheers!!

[@oldcarnut3953]

Great video Dan! Looks like you had a blast! Especially in the field! LOL I enjoy every one of your videos, and always look forward to the next one! Keep up the great work! Keep On Motoring Brother!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@crushingvanessa3277]

I had an Impala 4 dr years ago. You may remember it, it was white with a painted black roof and blue flames called the Millenium Falcon. The front strut rod ripped out of the frame and force it into retirement in 2001. Bought a Belair that I wanted to make one from the two but it never happened. Sold them to a guy on Inkster who had a two door sedan. He wanted me to pay him to take them away, no. Got discouraged from the car hobby after that. Have a lot of spare body parts for a four door I want to get rid of but don't want to scrap. The car in this video looks really good.

[@johnhere6058]

I bought a 59 Fargo short box out of that yard a few years ago and am finally starting to build it up - you did good.

[@frankesparza9516]

Wow in enjoyed that Adventure all Your help were cool it was a good episode

[@javierdenardo2607]

I could not help but think of you guys as the classic hosers

[@TrashcanGarage]

Cool beans. Not too long ago nobody wanted to touch those old Cheby mordoors. Boring old grandpa cars. How times change. And I love the scenery out there. Nice.

[@billyblech]

Hello . That was a nice Episode. Long way home. Iwisch you good luck to fix this car Danny. Greetings from Germany.👋

[@kevinl.2291]

What a great find. Solid car going to make a great driver. Good score 👍👍👍😎✌️

[@josephacerra5987]

Great video you two did thanks for sharing

[@henryescat1104]

Oh hell yeah... That thing is cool! Murr is gunna be styling! I wish there was more of those old school grampaw type cars on the road.. At first I was like.. Why... Until I saw it. Total score!

[@RobotNick64]

Nice 4 door! I drive 69 Chevelle 4 door. This other YT guy Isaac also built a rad Biscayne with inline 6, but he tuned it decently with new rockers and Offenhauser intake. He took it to HotRod Power tour as well like you did with the LS 57 Chevy. Regards from germany, you guys rock ✌🏼

[@docfischer7291]

A good friend of mine had a post model ‘66 Chevelle. 194 and a 3 speed manual . What a fun midsize car to drive . Glad it’s going to a good cause. Wish I could find more like that near me . Everyone here is apparently wanting to do full restorations while receiving welfare and disability, lol.

[@BucksSuperStereoWorld]

This thing reminds me of a car that I was given when I was 19, a 1976 Buick Skylark sedan with 34,000 miles on it. It had an Olds 260 4.3L V8 (110 HP) with a TH200 in it. It was in perfect shape obviously and it was seriously slow, but that thing would start after sitting for two months with a foot of snow covering the entire car on the first crank with the Rochester 2bbl.

[@tonylee5860]

Field run...look like 4 kids on a joy ride. Rebuild and daily driver it. Cool find!

[@timrussellguitar1516]

I wish I was young enough to do this stuff again. Have fun Y’all

[@SaneCayne]

Looks like a fun one! Only in Canda can you buy a car for cheap and then the seller spends however many hours helping you get it running and blast it around his field. Awesome!!

[@jaygorveatte7955]

Great episode guys. Was nice to see you hanging out with those guys, looks like you all had a blast. Love the old Chevy. Reminds me so much of one we had as a kid, think it was a 67. White with the same dent in the driver's fender. To young then to know what engine was in it. Lol

[@Leo-vf3py]

Great shows keep up the good work love y'all shows

[@waynelandeck6878]

Dad had a 60 Biscayne , by 1965 used a 2x4 to hold front seat up yours is in good condition considering😊

[@erikalbertson7483]

That looked like a few fun days. Just buy some junk, get your buddies together, and throw parts at it ! Love the '66, my birth year !

[@coyboybc]

Lot of work and a lot of miles! I know how you feel! I have dealt with that kind of car myself ! Drove part of the way ….pulled it the rest of the way and I wish at times I never would have found that vehicle M Great video as always! At least you and your buddies had a fun time in the field ride!

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Absolutely brilliant I was amazed how well it went ….but l was thinking the Beverly hillbillies for second there 🤣🤣 man what a lot of fun with your buds …makes a great weed whacked to 👌👍

[@jimosterfeld3371]

I think white-walls look good on it. Fix all the mechanicals, and just drive it as it is. Like the two tone. You did a great job on it. Don't give up on it. I've always liked cars that need love.

[@AndyGeesGarage]

Had a 67 Biscayne 2 door. Loved that old boat.

[@matthewb8229]

Me: Watching the video and enjoying it. Also me: What's the story with the 68 C20 tow truck in the back? I could make a drive to Saskatchewan...🤔

[@abeneufeld9690]

This is my favourite video of all your videos

[@Tim-57]

Hey Dan&Dannie You two have a great relationship. Nascar pit crew🙂 Take care of Yourselves

[@harrycatrell1471]

Well, that was quite the adventure! I could feel your pain, for sure! I was impressed by the amount of parts you took with you to complete the rescue. Too bad the old girl didn't cooperate fully with your plan! It happens! (smile) Enjoy! Be safe! Bro Harry

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha I brought a few parts that's for sure

[@deopersad2915]

That was awesome, especially doing the paddock racing 😀👍🏽 but you got it to go for as long as you could, I would put a V8 into it or rebuild the 6 with a bigger carburetor and extractor's , a lumpy cam , and some mag wheels, well be great to see what you do with it 😀👍🏻

[@cr2motorsports226]

Watching your Biscayne revival... Awesome!!!! Lovebto see it as a big block ...!! Be a nice Sleeper.. Kinda partial.......to those 65 and 66 Impalas , Belairs, and Biscaynes!!

[@legbah7]

Few thoughts. I never thought your breathing was heavy on camera. I tried to shoot vids 5 years ago and it sounded like I had TB. I’m excited about the ‘67 Camaro build. But like a guy told me when I bought a Camaro, “The best way to know you don’t want a Camaro is to get one.” Good luck Dan and Dani.

[@pomnichowski]

So very cool... Really enjoyed watching...

[@noampitlik2332]

I enjoyed your video. Seriously consider getting a wireless microphone. You can put the transmiter by your pocket and clip the mic to your shirt. Of course, if you are in a particular place for a long time, you can stick it on the car or a stand.

[@williamcanter9381]

I would have bought that in a heartbeat and restored it and drove it to car shows nice find you don't see too many biscayne's anymore

[@russupsidedowntopbottom955]

man i was hopin ya was gonna 2 door swap it dang it. Enjoy your chev mur you got a good kid there

[@400brian]

In 1977, my senior year of high school, I was driving a 68 Impala ragtop with a 283 in it Loved the car. It was only 11 years old and was already a rusted out POS, but it was a great car. My grandmother had a 67 with a 6 cylinder with a 3 on the tree. Other than tradition, I do not know why people bought 6 cyl cars at that point. They were absolutely gutless! Nice find, but for me, that 6 would be headed for recycling.

[@fuglyfeet3373]

very nice old survivor, get it reliable and comfortable ( fix front seat) and safe of corse. make a great daily driver. you find the some awesome cars

[@edwinjstephens4958]

Hello there cowboy here again I keep telling y'all when trying to start a engine that hasn't run in some time after doing the obvious and you're cranking hold the throttle full open it just might surprise ya all the best remember always be safe healthy and happy God Bless 🤠

[@tracyw8739]

I love the body style, maybe a 2 door conversion?

[@bengarry9826]

liking the change of pace doin a field revial even tho you had an army helping but thats the way she goes up in canadastan ppl just help a feller out wether its genuine interest in seeing the car go to a new home or just get this junk off my property lol.

[@michalgeorge1234]

Love the video DD Speed Shop!!!.. can't wait for more content!..😆👍

[@paulwatson7930]

he guy im in saskatuwan just north of swiftcurrent so you guys probly werent too far from from me there was an tow truck in the line up there was it for sale and i mentioned cloverdale paints to you a while back i always use it with your convertabe i dont think you would have used clear most of the colors are quite shiny all by them selves and hod to utra violet light really well better than most paints plus you can this paint with or without metalicsanyways great show im struggling to wait for your next show to come out you havve done some amazing thing for us two see 4 door to 2door long box to short box covertable keep up the show thanks paul

[@smarternu]

Okay, had to go buy a shirt to help the cause. I went for the roadster shirt, man the paint looks great on the shirt.

[@danielharder2052]

I made that trip from Saskatoon to Wpg a couple dozen times in the seventies. I always went through Yorkton. anyway your adventure had a happy ending.

[@franksgarage8551]

Been there done that. But 500 miles? Nah! All the power to ya! Nothing like a good running crew cab! Dads was a 66 laurentian, i had a parisienne and buddy had a strato chief. Couldnt have done it in a day without help from Josh and the mullet bros…👍 A set of 5.38 gears and it will be a serious red light blaster! I have to add, the variety in the content is refreshing, but i do miss watching the nomad progress.. Fyi, the 2 speed slushbox has a pump on the output side,can push start,and can leave driveshaft on to tow.. Well, at least you still have your sense of humor. Wonder if wheel was straighter before you “fuxed”the bent tie rod? Fis the 6, 4bbl and split headers. They sound wicked. Ask jeff whitby, just did the chief.

[@awesomeclassiccar356]

So glad you got it running. It was a shame it was sitting there for so long.

[@Poppas_fun_on_wheels]

I’m excited for Murr I hope he loves this! Is he opposed to fixing his little red car? I wonder if that’s like his project that he wants to build so you haven’t touched it oooor something to that affect but this for Murr seems super cool! I love the biscaynes a 62 is one of my faves

[@McBuggs.]

I think he'd enjoy tinkering with the 155 horsepower, 250 CID straight six and the rest of it. The 66 yrs are good lookin' cars and 61-62 make cool V8 sleeperz too!

[@Terrestrial..1]

Great show you guy's & gals from here in New Zealand, reminds me of the day when I swapped out the 245 cu 6 for a 265 6 Pacer engine in my 73 VJ Valiant. If you have spark then dribble a cap of petrol down the carby because the whole fuel line will be dry/empty. Come on now you've flooded it. She'll be right you'll see. Too many chiefs lol.

[@Carl09of09]

I dig it my dad had a 65 Biscayne just like that but it was a 3 on the tree! He drove it to work daily! Fix er up to road worthyness! 😊✌🏼🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@dennisbrown2571]

Trials, travails and triumph. Musta felt great to get home!

[@curttabor2827]

Sweet crew cab... and what a crew in it , i was laughing my ass off .Great vid thanks

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Good Morning DD SPEED SHOP

[@theronash7269]

When I was little my mom had a sky blue 66 Biscayne with a 307 and 3 on the tree. My dad loved the 307 and my mom hated the car. The one they had before that was that red one. I way preferred the red, only saw it in pictures.

[@jasonboyce9650]

Square body 4x4 running gear! Ultimate winter beater. I’m planning a 4x4 4 door build when i get my 66 impala a little further along. Currently my daily driver in the summer. & thanks for giving me the courage to replace the entire floor pans! Your vids def got me the confidence I needed. Ill shoot you some pics on IG. Keep saving the & keep up with the great content!

[@kennethgagnon9050]

I hope you do that car some justice ! Keep the inline in it and fix it up for Murr !! I would love too watch that on the channel !

[@mightymikethebear]

You have a nice project vehicle to play with. If you put in a new gas tank and sort all the systems you will be on the road in no time. Go ahead and pop for new seat covers too.

[@Scottb92768]

First thank you for the video man appreciate you taking the time to video you working on the cars and showing how your style is first thing I'm not into old '60s but you're nomad and you're old 55 I believe it is and the biz can't I'm watching the whole series of it right now and I got rid of Biscayne a 67 I think it was it is a two-door I took the door handles off put pumps on it didn't fix it up kept it just the way you do make it look good and old and wore out but I did switch it from a in line to a 350 60 over so but it's not really the cars on what you do and stuff workability that you're doing and explaining appreciate it but thank you man