ANTIQUATED TECHNOLOGY TO THE RESCUE! - Also, I had A FIT And Took It Out On The Car...

Today we're going back in time!
Holley stood behind their brand and sent out some old school cool parts to keep us rolling. Single Sniper tunnel ram , FANCY xp carburetor and a MSD distributor to send spark. Vintage Technology to the rescue!
I also re-vamped our cooling system with a new water pump and appropriately sized drive pullies. A little more flow sure made a HUGE difference! Days are ticking away on this build, I've never had a car fight me this hard before!
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[@steelmill]

Why do you have the license plate in the grill if you have cooling issues?

[@booncha1971]

Why bother with the slicks ? Unless your gonna drag race it...car looks great with or with out em...less weight for the roadtrip and more free space for other more important stuff I say....glad it's finally starting to come around 😀

[@coldwarmotors]

Great to see the successful test drive! Very happy for you guys... Oh! I always throw a small can of bondo in my tool kit... that shit fixes all kinds of stuff, and cures fast! I've fixed holed radiators, gas tanks, etc in an emergency...Cheers buddy!

[@timmetzger844]

If I was looking for every last bit of cooling capacity I would move the licence plate to the bumper instead of blocking of the grill.

[@howiemook7701]

I was just about to suggest the same thing👍

[@odahithedubious2017]

I always carry a tire inflator and a plug kit. It's great to see the Nomad on the road. Good luck at Power Tour, have fun and enjoy the good times. All the best to you and Dani.

[@danielherman9436]

Put the license plate on the bumper for more radiator breathing...🎉

[@mikebroszczak5767]

Dan, you're spending money like a rich dentist

[@richc9503]

Dude, you've been thrashing on this thing non-stop for weeks! Congrats, it sounds like it's finally coming together, I would have burned the garage down by now. Hope you guys enjoy the power tour, you really deserve it.

[@strokermaverick]

I agree. Good Ole carburetor!

[@Chevydude57]

Hello Dan, hope you get this message. Watched a lot of your videos last night only because I got a free tv and after a few cold ones decided to set up the tv in my garage. I am 57 and been turning wrenches most all my life. Got the bug from my Father since he was a design engineer for GM and he was always bringing home projects in the form of clapped out older Chevys to fix up and enjoy. I have never commented on any video or to creator but I have to after watching you channel. You sir are the epitome,face and greatest example I have seen on KZbin of what our hobby is all about. Your videos are not staged like most are that only show success and no mistakes and a spotless shop. I was reared into this hobby or business to some of you guys so I know all the heartaches,hard work, empty billfold, and most of all the wonderful feeling when all your hard work and sacrifice all comes together when your finished project comes to fruition. I have read some comments that are negative of Dan for his mistakes, dirty shop, unorganized approach, and sometimes failure but guess what? He has never said he was a professional and his butt is in the garage actually turning wrenches while a lot of you guys are doing nothing more than pointing out his mistakes while sitting in your recliner eating cold pizza and haven’t turned a wrench in years. This is a true portrait of our sport or hobby and I can not believe some of bigger parts manufacturers are not sponsoring him YET. Just my two cents and I am sure some will not agree with what I stated but in my thoughts this is a true representation of what hit rodding is all about. Keep up the great work Dan and Dani!!!

[@Tim-57]

Nice😊

[@mzaccagnini7179]

You just said it all!

[@utooobur]

You wonder why some big parts amnufacturer is not sponsoring him yet? Wouldn't that change for the worse all the nice things you just said about him being like one of us? He would no longer be one of us just busting his but in the garage. His billfold wouldn't be as empty for example. Every youtuber that I watched because he was just like me and than got some kind of sponsorship or picked up by Motortrend has changed and not for the better IMO. By the way you don't think he is already getting some considerations from big parts manufacturers like Holley that I am sure you or I would not receive.

[@craigcode7103]

Great comment and when you consider he has a full time job on top of all this, pretty amazing guy.

[@nelnova]

My question is why does DD not have well over 200 k subscribers? This is actual real world hot rodding, racing, motor sports in general. This is what happens on the day to day in our world. Just when you think something is perfect south it goes. Another great video guys! I literally just had a 24 hour thrash in my own garage. We all live it. Its nice to finally have a shower, eat dinner , and watch DD work for a bit.

[@Kenjh71]

Maybe because he never listens to advice from the viewers?

[@nelnova]

@@Kenjh71 Thats one of the reasons I watch 🙂

[@25vrd48]

Get rid of the FLEXIBLE RADIATOR HOSE . Use a smooth formed lower radiator hose . If it was my car I'd use a piece of chain or cable to LOCK the hood from being able to open when y'all are in your motel room or away from the car . People will try to look under the hood and you don't want that . Just my thoughts . Great video .

[@imtonedeaf1]

Nobody noticed the LICENSE PlATE in grill blocking 25 % of the air going in

[@Vein1986]

It really does not matter when in stop.

[@SaneCayne]

When it comes to prolonged driving with a carb, I'm a firm believer in the insulating effect a 1" phenolic spacer between the carb and intake. I've had one for years under the 750 on my SBC. I've driven lots of leisurely highway miles and two Drag Weeks and never once had an issue.

[@1582hunter]

Glad to see she’s not fighting you (as hard)! Looks & sounds great. Best of luck on your trip. Bring shop towels and wet wipes for your mitts.

[@edc6333]

I always bring a small air pump and a tire plug kit, especially if you are running different tire sizes, its easy to plug a tire.

[@metalartcustomsLLC]

Take walking shoes. If you have them you won’t need them but if you don’t well…..

[@mattmurray3183]

Hey dan,I'd suggest couple cans of brake cleaner and carb cleaner. Any roadside repair is gonna be a dirty one

[@mikecolemire3692]

Tony would be proud!😂

[@tombrenes2411]

I say you had vacuum leaks. That’s why efi wasn’t working properly Same with first carb You spotted that leak with new awesome intake Love all the hard work

[@thewyattfletcher]

Looks like things are looking up. Good job showing how to persevere and get it figured. And it sounds PROPER! Well done. BTW, I think it's important that you're showing there's different perspectives on the "good" hot rod experience: having fun and being rewarding. Fun is the easy version, but the rewarding experience, while not always fun, is almost always more meaningful.

[@jonlennon3348]

You might think about a padlock for a hood pin replacement to stop thieves.

[@kellismith4329]

Thieves would more likely go for the gas from the tank

[@terrencegiordan2775]

I don't think they are going throw the ghetto lol

[@terrencegiordan2775]

@carmine redd not where I live it's like the 60s no hoodies here.

[@jonlennon3348]

@@terrencegiordan2775 Dude you get ripped off in your front yard.

[@terrencegiordan2775]

@@jonlennon3348 time for you to move if that happens.

[@perrylankford4269]

DHAAAAYUUUHM, Son, you have a Hot-Rod!!!👍✌️🤠 It's awesome that Miss Dani is so supportive and always laughing... I'm old enough to know that she's not ALWAYS like that, but generally speaking... 🤣🤣

[@lukewebb96]

Old technology saves the day!

[@gregpiecuch3802]

You got that right! And glad to see he put a mechanical fuel pump on too. The electric ones will leave you stranded.

[@jasonbose3507]

GREAT JOB DAN 👍 Way to go and loved how Dani was rooting for you and giving you praise when you needed it most, all positive with that bright 🌞 smile, so awesome!!! Thanks DD Speed Shop!!!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Hot Rodding is so easy, especially when you listen to Uncle Tony.

[@bachtomin213]

Apparently your ziptie fu is not as advanced as the Roadkill guys Dan. Build brackets?. Finnegan and Freiburger would have had that thing ziptied together and made their content. What you need to find is a "Lucky Costa" to follow behind and fix everything correctly.

[@rbarker4426]

I street raced back in the day at the local dragstrip. They told me to teck-in. You can't have a rubber fuel line going from the fuel pump to the carburetor. It has to be a precision bent Hardline preferably 3/8th.dia behind the water pump.With only a short piece of fuel line connecting to the carburetor with.3to4in max length rubber hose. It might be a NHRA requirement.

[@deadclutch]

Not something to bring, but a good tip: Tractor Supply stores carry every flavor of 3/4" and 1/2" V-belt's for "mower decks", they also have electric universal fuel pumps, all the electrical bits, and all the tools, so if you're in a pinch and the closest auto part store is hours away, check around for tractor supply places.

[@shaker650]

Glad your begining to have fun with your car. unfortunetly my Sniper is still kicking my ass my 55. Having regrets and Carb withdrawls lol. hopefully it can be remedied soon. And make a rip to the city, Take a pic of the 55's together.

[@peglegtoo]

Leave the slicks at home. What a hassle, the car looks great as is, then again, what would this channel be without hassles? Glad you got it sorted. Good luck on Power tour.

[@robertspence831]

Maybe try a little more initial timing, 10 degrees seems pretty low. I run 22 initial and 36 total on my mild hot rod 440.

[@vincentenk4449]

Dan, if I had a dollar for every time I got pissed off at a car & threw a wrench, I have more money than God! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 She'll be fine!

[@bigrockauto]

appraised worth $3500 maybe. insure through Hagerty to claim an value.

[@neilhudson7011]

Man you gonna have the intake bolts wore out on that thing if you dont leave soon LOL!!! You got more in intakes gaskets an carbs than most do in there whole car But love your channel an all hard work

[@The_Kman]

Uncle Tony has a Holly carb for you if you need it. PS you shouldn't connect your vacuum advance to a constant vacuum port. Carbs usually have one that opens after you start the car and crack the throttle open.

[@slowshedgarage7409]

Yeah getting down to the wire. Hope to see you guys on the Tour. Hopefully Dani won't have to show us anymore of your rage moments. 😂

[@fordtrknut]

Dan, Bring waterless hand clean, 1 gallon of water to wash hands, a plastic tarp to work under the hood (or under car), and a flash light. I say this because that's what I needed when I broke down and had to swap a Ford 9" in parking lot a long way from home. Your So Mad is looking good!

[@lewismocaby3646]

You’re doin a great job kiddo!!! Seems as though that small block is runnin a bit warmer than it should. Ran into that with my buddies GTX a few years ago. That all started with problems with his six pack setup not working properly. After checking valve train events with a dial indicator and timing wheel it turned out his cam was installed four degrees retarded. Advanced the camshaft to the straight up mark and made all the difference. Temps came down, vacuum response was right and the car came to life. Just wanted to share, not to give any doubts on your setup but if it continues to run hot it may be worth looking into. Again, great job on getting it back to roadworthy.

[@111000100101001]

- Tire valve core tool and plug kit - black duct tape to cover front of scoop in heavy rain - earplugs

[@MrGlenferd]

Just curious as to why you put the valve covers with the oil fill cap on the left rear instead of the right front?

[@kilmerkustoms7306]

Try a Mr. Gasket high flow thermostat. Every car I put one in has run cooler. They work.

[@christophersanders5007]

You should check to make sure the MSD distributor does not bottom out on the oil pump shaft. I bought one of those MSD distributors for my small block Chevy, and it was too long by about .020". When those distributors bottom out on the oil pump shaft the engine tries to push it out the engine. I put in .020" worth of distributor shims and a couple of distributor gaskets before it was seated into the oil pump shaft properly.

[@brettemerich3237]

Dan maybe you want to spray ceramic coat heat paint on the header if it would drop your heat even 10degrees it would be worth it nice video

[@roymceachin7409]

The black manifold and carb looks good. Shame the efi setup wouldn’t play nice . Good luck Dan

[@rheidtech]

I have a feeling he'll be selling the efi. Lol

[@brianhaw9398]

I would leave the slicks at home. Take a spare rotor and cap, a few long plug wires ,a spare fuel filter or two.

[@garyk.]

I suggest a floor jack and at least 1 jack stand. Looking good!

[@OlysGarage]

Huh, imagine that.... it seems to sound much more healthy, and reliable with a carburetor. Who'd thought that? Just think of how reliable the other electronics in your life are....lol Might be worth throwin a points distributor in the spare parts bin in case the MSD shits the bed. Glad to see things are on the up and up now! I like the heat shields, they should definitely help out. Would have been nice to maybe partially wrap the headers, at least the primary tube areas to help expel heat. Persistence has paid off, looks like you've got it mostly all sorted out!

[@a1andy374]

Don't forget to bring a fire extinguisher. Great for you and whoever else might need it

[@toddbreitenstein8522]

Sounds weird but I like to carry supplies for washing my hands afterwards if a roadside repair is necessary. Also a piece of cardboard to throw on the ground instead of laying in stones or hot blacktop…or if a break dance competition breaks out.

[@JDWorkshop-wn9tt]

Looking good! Don’t forget a jar of Grey Poupon for the glove box!🙂

[@soundsidetoursnc]

Knock up a trailer hitch tire carrier for the slicks. Save space inside.

[@rheidtech]

Great job dan. Pack a med kit. Water. Fire extinguisher. Cold packs. Im excited!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Goodmorning! ☕️

[@jodyhakamaki5602]

All this screwing around but you didn't have time to Figure out the EFI problem... Come on man...

[@RealGenX]

Yea but think of the time and worry saved on the tour! A carb and a ready to run msd is about as reliable as you can get

[@TwoDollarGararge]

There is nothing as nice as simply having a car that just works no tinkering on the side of the road it just works

[@Mark-nh4py]

This is Gonna sound Silly...bring A STEAK KNIFE! It Cuts Belts, Hoses, Wires, Sidewalls of Tires(Blowout-Tread Stuck) and of Course STEAKS!! ;-)

[@rheidtech]

Ginsu!

[@trevorcalhoun4530]

I did not see a Canadian flag. Must be in the other shop………is it?

[@itseithergonnaworkoritaint7852]

Get an O2 gauge to take the guess work out of tuning the carb.

[@shawnb8167]

Does this rad use an overflow tank ??👍😊

[@rogan1967]

That car sounds bad ass! I love it awesome Dude!

[@pete2072]

Just run full manifold vac for the advance, it'll run cooler. You won't have as choppy an idle but no need for ported. You can run a little heavier spring on the mech advance to keep it from advancing at all at idle if you want reduced advance for some reason.

[@davesayers5809]

Looking into that Bottle Jackstand Combo!! And don't forget TP and Jack Link Sticks!! 😊

[@kevinhumphrey932]

A few years ago a buddy of mine purchased a pair of brand new heads and was having heating issues he tried everything in the book then we decided to pull the heads off and we found packing peanuts inside the water ports

[@budlanctot3060]

Vacuum advance should run on ported vacuum source, which makes it synched to the off-idle throttle opening.

[@richsadventure9736]

I just commented about that and now I just saw your comment, he needs to be able to run it off of the carburetor there is way too much vacuum off the base plate

[@budlanctot3060]

@@richsadventure9736 yup

[@deney54]

Extra 3/4 and 1/2 extensions and lug studs and nuts. Glad you went back to OLD SCHOOL !!

[@davidnelson95]

Along with the tools you may want to bring a jump box

[@rlhuber76]

Don't forget your multimeter 👍

[@sizzler66]

Get a small enclosed trailer pack that up .

[@tonyjaeger5579]

Put the plow on it, "SnowMaDD" !!!

[@catman19]

Hi Dan,,the fuel filter should go before the fuel pump & steel line from the fuel pump to carb. Rubber lines on the pressure side is a fire waiting to happen.

[@mma88cms]

It's a carb, 5-7 psi from the fuel pump, it'll be fine just ugly.

[@catman19]

@@mma88cms i know,,but if he used fuel lines made in china & comes in contact with ethenol fuel those lines arent gonna last a yr. I've had to change mine bc they were getting soft & a buddy lost his 40 ford over rotten lines on first fire up in the spring sitting in his driveway after just backing out of his shop.

[@MrWoodyBalto]

I think universal tools and cutting tools are a must. Like a few styles of vise grips, a small hack saw, Tough scissors, an adjustable wrench... Also different tapes and some jb weld. Those things plus your basic hand tools should do a guy well.

[@gmwrenos7222]

A spare rocker came in handy for me one time.

[@NotmeGK123]

I’ll say it again new Chevy motors designed to run 195 200 USA degrees

[@esmith836]

Great job! Car sounds awesome! Huge difference with starting up and running and the cooling! I’m glad you figured out a bunch of issues. The heat shields are an awesome idea, they will function. I’m glad you can enjoy your car and relax and get your mind back on track. I know with car issues and chasing your tail with wrenching on cars at times will make you question the meaning of your life! Ask me how I know! Again fantastic job! Fantastic video content, great help with your camera lady! She does a great job! Mine would be like “ am I done”.

[@rheidtech]

Yup. You can put plastic directly behind a heat shield in front of a fire and it wont melt. 👍

[@kurtludwig6962]

Dan you got a bead roller? On those aluminum heat shields run a bead around outside edge 1/2” 3/4” run 1 pass

[@rheidtech]

Yes sir👍

[@zachmyers8146]

Looking good, hammer down. Don't forget to take a extra fuel pump. I would move the license plate out of the front grill area, get all the air flow as possible through the rad.

[@twodogsyyc6729]

Hot dam. It's sounding and running as good as it looks now. I knew you'd get it sorted bud. Hope you guys post lots on power tour, have an amazing time!! Booster pack with an air compressor and USB power plug on it. And a princess auto box of electrical connectors. Roll of #9 wire and some duck tape should about cover tool needs lol

[@mikemullay5622]

Dan, I knew you would prevail. Old school is best!!

[@sneakysgarage2412]

Yep

[@woodrowdelozier1]

Don't forget yalls cool suit

[@thelastwarrior2992]

A few extra valve stems, and a tire patch kit. Also a few wheel chalks, a pair of Jack stands and some flares.👍🏼

[@MrHevyshevy]

Don’t forget your tooth brush. I’ve done that. Bad.

[@michaelyarmie4858]

A NOCO jump pack 12V mini air compressor valve stem wrench. Electrical tape A roll of Saskatchewan chrome tape. A 10 mm.. Bottle jack. Couple of pieces of 2X4. Length of 2'' pipe

[@hardball107]

I've done a bunch of LS swaps, both carbed and injected and had great luck with the FiTech Go Street 4bbl systems. I understand your struggles with the 2x4 system and I just took the plunge and bought a FiTech Ultimate LS Port FI system for my 5.3 LS swapped and chopped 1968 C10. I'm keeping the box handy in case it doesn't work out, I have reservations for Power Tour and if I have to there is a Edelbrock Performer RPM LS manifold sitting in my garage with a Holley Turck Avenger 650 and a 6LS box ready to go. I'm sure I don't have to explain. lol

[@mattcranmer5238]

All you need is a utg tshirt and a pile of breakfast pepperoni.

[@rheidtech]

The "i hate cars" one...

[@stevenhicks8625]

Judging by your adlib list, ur already reverting back to bringing the kitchen sink….you said yourself, everyone helps along the way….trust them and leave all the unnecessary crap! Dani, the hair matching the glasses…I get it, but NOT the best color for you, 😉. Dan….never encounters a problem he can’t VISA CARD his way out of 🤣. Tick tock, tick tock !!

[@MiguelCruz-tu6vy]

Good job. Sounds awesome

[@jamiemoen-bi3gd]

I tell ya, looks like a hell of a fun Hot Rod to drive! And in my opinion, I like all the changing this moving that! It's Hot Rodding after all...and what you do is just that! In my opinion...wish you guys the best of times on Power Tour.

[@rantsfromtheroad2055]

Dan, quit being so hard on yourself; give up On the GM junk and go hardcore Ford. The only 2 vehicles you own that don’t give you endless trouble are your Cobra and F150. I know you love Chevrolets but it’s time you embrace reliability, power and class. Just ribbing you, keep doing what you’re doing and I’ll keep watching.

[@janjones4536]

love u and ur videos!!!!!We're re-doing our red 55 150 after a bunch of "honest joes" worked on it, stole the primo 69 355 that was in it, an lost( ?) thousands of dollars in parts, bought a new Blueprint engine ( not started yet) Your videos really make our day and bring a smile to our faces!!!! When we're down and out about our rotten luck for the pasr 4 years, we turn on DD and and its therapy!!🤣🙃😛🤪😁

[@OldGuy625]

You have an air flow problem. I have cooled many race engines. If you are not getting hot while cruising and get hot when idling, it is not your water pump. 2, 12" Spal fans with shroud, problem solved. Also, When I replace a cross flow radiator, I install a triple pass, and get about 30% more cooling. Believe me, I have had this problem many times and dont get fooled anymore. ;)

[@clevelandmaker386]

I had a rage blackout when I found out that my dream car was the same price as.....A GODDAMN AMG @#$&#&-#+$@$!! BENZ

[@robertbarkey3194]

You know why your having so much problems with the Nomad , is because what you called it 😆 😆 SOMADD 😆 😆 n that's why it's making you So Mad 😆

[@GwynnOak1]

I understand the why and wherefore about the pulleys, but, here's the but. Some old guy FYI, there's another way to do it, without changing water pumps and sides. The part numbers elude me, but there's a, I think it's early Vette, water pump pulley that does exactly what you want. It's smaller diameter, and also a double pulley! The solid lifter small blocks in the Tri-Fives, used to have a problem tossing belts. We would use the double pulley, overdrive the water pump, improve cooling, and using double pulley alternator, pretty much eliminated the belt tossing. Just something for future reference. That's how we did it in the 60's anyhow. Good luck, think you suffered enough already!

[@smallcityhomesteaders1600]

I think i need me a DD SPEED SHOP shirt.... gonna get on that. If your passing through Wisconsin, i'll trade ya a killer Go-kart ride fer a shirt..... just sayin.

[@BUILTFORDTOUGH79]

That American flag needs fixed, sir 🇺🇸! Haha…. Love the build. I’m catching up (was late to the party).

[@DouglasClaude]

An ex of my moms had an '80's Toyota hatchback. It was his high school car. He didn't have a lot of money and needed to put a new air filter (maybe even a carb??), anyway, he only had one of those big round air filters from a pickup. It was too big all around. He fabricated a mount for it, and cut a hole in the hood that the filter could pop-up through the hood. So it already looked aggressive and unique. One day he got "blackout" angry and took an axe to the hood. It looked like he added speed holes haha. My mom took the car out one day and some guy asked if she was a racecar driver and if the car was setup for racing. It was great.

[@abeld.4008]

He must of struggled also with his EFI set up. Poor guy.

[@DouglasClaude]

@@abeld.4008 it may have been older than '80's. I don't remember exactly what model it was.

[@tabbott429]

The water pump pully sizing wouldve probably solved the overheating issue without all the radiator hackery. My 402 BBC with no shroud doesnt overheat with a stock small block radiator

[@elkgroveflorin5223]

2:02 Mark..."Dani's out here so we can bump it all over"! LOL!! That could go any number of ways! Good stuff.

[@martybixby3320]

Nice! 55 Nomad. Hows that for a hot rod! Love my MSD Atomic 2EFI! So far.......

[@randomyank7777]

Looks & sounds like you have her dialed in pretty good there , Dan . A little tuning on the carb , your driver's side header , & look out baby ! I had to LMFAO when you said it was "dinosaur" technology . I don't know if you will "share" the final appraisal or not , it's none of our business , but I'd say it's as solid as it was from the factory , plus a new drive train & everything else . Ya , that old girl is worth quite a few bucks , as it sets . Rock on , DD Speed Shop ! Good luck & happy trails to you on Power Tour .