CHEAPER THAN REBUILDING - Tubular Control Arms AND Slotted Disc Brakes! Worlds Worst 1957 Chevy

[@robfox5892]

"so we are going to do a vote, and at the end of the vote, I'm just going to do whatever the hell I want" HAHAHA Awesome Dan! Never change my dude!

[@DDSpeedShop]

I promise haha

[@Castrucksandtractors]

Dan's attitude is the thing that I tune in for the most part but I'm also a tri-five junkie lmao

[@bigbow62]

You gotta keep the two-tone moss / garbage can look ✌️🙂 It will be a wicked mean machine when finished... the rear rim/tire combo is perfect now you need skinny drag spokes up front. How 'bout making a DD Speed Shop Calendar so we can keep track of the DD Speed Shop Fleet.... You could name or number the cars and list the upgrades or future work 😉👍

[@robertutech1685]

""Buy cheap junk and grind it until it fits"" That's why I watch this channel. Thanks Dan!

[@BearGrils55]

Thanks for saving me $120 per month on cable. Keep up the great work.

[@user-ThomReec8587]

I actually like the teardrop scoop hood. As far as repairs your doing on the car your useing what you have and trying not to spend to much money. I work the same way when I can

[@brandongarrigus2450]

Dan all you have to do is let me know when you’re ready for me to come pick up my car. 😂 . Dan it’s a wonderful thing to see you restoring a true legend!!!! No car is iconic other than the 1957 Chevy

[@geraldscott4302]

I assume you've never worked on a mid '60s Ford. One of those with the coil spring between the UPPER control arm and the body. That's the way my '64 Fairlane was. I really did almost get killed removing the springs from that. Those springs must be strong enough to hold up a 10 ton truck. I had the proper spring compressor (rented it from Autozone) and had it installed properly. From the second the compressor got tight, the spring did not want to compress. I double checked everything, nothing wrong. I put a piece of pipe on the breaker bar and forced it to turn. I got the spring compressed just enough to remove the upper control arm, and while I was pulling it out, the spring compressor broke, the spring flew out, flew by about two inches from my head, and landed about 50 feet down the street. I actually broke 2 spring compressors and damaged another one on that job, and it turned out to be all for nothing. I replaced everything. Spent over $1000 USD. And just like you said, about a year later, it was all junk. I got the parts from Dearborn Classics, which is part of Ecklers, one of the biggest restoration parts places in the U.S. But it was pretty obvious they got them from China. I never finished the car, I sold it just the way it was. There is nothing more frustrating than putting a lot of work and money into something, only to wind up with a pile of junk.

[@rjoetting7594]

For anyone who complaints about the way you replaced the panels, next time, you should use old road signs and license plates. Hahahahaha 😅😂😊

[@davidbutcher1105]

All springs, whether constant rate or not, change when you cut them. Think of it like this: take a 3 foot length of 1 inch diameter rod and bend it over your knee. Then, take a 1 foot section of that rod and try it again. It will take more effort than the 3 ft length. Shortening a spring works in a similar fashion.

[@corvettejohn4507]

Yes, shortening a coil spring makes it stiffer because there are less active coils.

[@hubiesgarage]

Great work as usual! I love the "I'm going to do whatever the hell I want in the end" and the get a bigger hammer solution! I am enjoying this build and am stoked you finally got a hardtop! Keep up the great work and can't wait to see the first test drive!

[@chrisbritt5288]

Really looking forward to seeing this 57 hit the street. I never thought it would look this good after seeing the first video of the car.

[@ghouliesgarage3922]

This is such a KeWl series ! Can't wait for the Carbureted LS never seen one yet ( I'm sure they're a lot out they're ) Glad you're going with the stuff you have laying around the shop as most of us would do . Stay warm Godspeed!

[@Jddvs]

I vote that you should clean it, sand it, and spray it in light gray primer. If you really want to “pee-off” some viewers, install one of the in-line sixes that you pulled out of the other cars. 😅 A hopped up “one lung” with and automatic would be a mind numbing combination 🤭

[@garycrawford6912]

I had a couple inline six back in the day one out of a ups truck bread truck that would break rear end plenty of power. Infact I put one out of the ups truck in my wrecker in place of a 30 over 350 and it was bad to the bone.

[@gregboppel2511]

Dammn..SON..good idea....on dat...one lunger....Automatic....

[@AllensAutomotiveReparations]

Anybody can restore a complete rust free running car but most of us cannot afford it. This car is what most of us can afford but then not know how to proceed be overwhelmed by the amount of work needed and 5 years later sell it at a loss cause the wife is tired of looking at it. You have the luxury of A an understanding and supportive woman and 2 a stock room / shed of parts and pieces along with plan 7 a network of people who funnel rusty crap your way and lastly a dangerous amount of know how and abilities along with the work ethic to take on 3 project cars at once while filming most ok maybe not most but some of it. So yeah this is fun to watch I'm waiting for your hair to catch on fire! Oh and how do you manage to work out where all your cars are which ones you have parts for, need work, run, insurance, inspections, daily maintenance plus regular work stress ......... do you drink heavily?

[@rogerb9710]

I think I'd fall out of my freakin' chair if I ever saw you clean and paint the frame in one of these jalopies! 😆

[@matzrat5006]

Paint it, its a 57 2 door hardtop. two tone. Satin black and dark satin grey. would look killer.

[@rndmotorsportsgarage4209]

This is my favorite channel after that Chad Hiltz fellow who is unbelievably talented no doubt in my mind😊

[@ryanhicks942]

That hat is beyond amazing! Thank you for showing your red white and blue support. I live in the states (Midwest actually) and to see a Canadian wear the American flag makes me so happy. You rock Dan and I’m loving ALL the tri-5 goodness coming from your channel

[@ryanhicks942]

Also, the 283 needs a leak down test to point at the issue prior to pulling apart. Curious myself to see what happened to it

[@cambian]

If someone ain't angry, you ain't doin' it right! Keep on roddin'! Keep it ratty!

[@zx10danny1]

Dan, I love what you’re doing with this car. Please stop listening to the clowns that are trying to get you to invest tens of thousands of dollars into and make it a garage queen, show car that never drives on public roads only fair ground parking lots. But I do have to say, it makes me crazy you have over 20 cool cars and don’t drive them all. I know it’s a KZbin thing but either start selling some of them or do some upgrades to some existing cars. But for the record, I envision this when it’s done to be a really cool, bad ass hot rod. Maybe not a blower sticking up out of the engine bay like Newburn, but still way cool. Keep doing it the DD Speedshop way!! -Dan

[@loose-arrow-garage]

Dan, keep doing what you do. Full quarters, partial quarters, I don't give a shit. I like the budget minded attitude which is were most of operate. I'm doing a similar build on a '57 Ford 2 door coupe that was every bit as crappy as your 57 Chevy. Despite what the Ford haters might say, the construction methods between the Chevy and the Ford are quite similar so I've learned a lot by watching you!

[@Robert-ni6ut]

I vote leave it low buck and 🐀 ratty Dan I love it 😀

[@johnkendrick7304]

If you do not want the quality of cheap Chinese parts you probably shouldn't buy cheap Chinese parts

[@GenerationX1971]

I went back and looked and didn’t realize I’ve been watching you and Dani doing your thing for 3 years now. Almost all parts you get now are made in China. Instead of painting it just put a few coats of clear on it. Moss and all. Would be a major head turner lol. You two rock 👍

[@darinmbicknell]

It's lichen not moss.

[@GenerationX1971]

That’s good to know👍 Fungus among us lol. Look pretty cool with some good thick clear coat on it. Actually don’t know if would work but would be sweet if it did.

[@clasicradiolover]

I was thinking about how everything comes from China. I remember when it was Japan and Taiwan

[@mikethomas5797]

I'l take any over China!@@clasicradiolover

[@GenerationX1971]

@@clasicradiolover I think I still have some old cheapie wrenches from back when I was a teenager that say Taiwan on them.

[@corporalclegg914]

please just do your thing, Dude. you’ll never satisfy the online masses, so just make yourself happy. this channel damn-sure brings out the experts, eh?! I can say that I’ve never owned a GM older than ‘87, so I learn something on every DDSS upload…and I’m not too GD proud to admit it. I watch them all & enjoy every one. I don’t believe that folks understand what you’re actually up to. I believe you take something that would sit indefinitely & get it on the road for someone else to take it further or enjoy it as is. that’s freaking regal, Dude. you’re not just Saving or Reviving these classics…you’re also inspiring folks to do something with anything, regardless of what their current skills are. thank you for this. we need you right where you are & those that disagree can go ______ in a hat.

[@corporalclegg914]

thanks for the Love, Big G.

[@donh8973]

Dan I think you should paint this car since you are doing so much work to it.and do the seats and carpet and all that to make a nice car

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha im sorry to let ya down my dude

[@feelingold2995]

@@DDSpeedShop 🤣🤣

[@ARKANSASHUBCAP]

Hey Dan there at DD's Speed Shop ! There's a song that was a hit in 1970 by Clarence Carter, I believe it once some awards. The name of the song would be a perfect name for that 57 Chevy you're working on. Can't wait to see it when it's done keep up the good work. I enjoy your videos Keep On Truckin

[@mattwilliams2273]

You’re doing a good job. I think you should do it your way. Of course you can always take suggestions from Dani. I think leaving it crusty and ratty will give the ‘57 character. But if you do the opposite it won’t make me mad. Will just be kool to see to the direction you go with it.

[@JGW-81]

Hey Dan, I was just wondering if you could use any 90s or 2000s corvette suspension instead

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

it isnt just the car building that i come for,you are funny as hell.........comedy gold cant please every one so ill piss off half the internet this week,then piss off the other half next week

[@shartne]

Hood scoop is like the one we use to see in JC Whitney magazine catolog. Yes keep and use it. Never forget looking at those in that catolog. It is crazy looking LOL you must use it.

[@garysells4259]

You Can Use 1/5-8 primary tube headers off a Ford Small Block! Should look into on LS

[@daleg937]

I'd paint the ugly banana before this. Id leave the rusty patch panels and welds like it is.

[@davidanderson2393]

I don't know why I get so much satisfaction from seeing you break out the big pry bar and really start making things happen. I feel your pain, when you use a name brand suspension part and it lets down, I have run into many people who are unimpressed with Shmoog for a few years.

[@DDSpeedShop]

It really is the best tool

[@jeffreyhecht6512]

Your car, do whatever you want and how you want to do it. I just enjoy your show.

[@Chriscosner1810]

I like the new vice grip garage hat you're wearing buddy.😊

[@COUNTINGSLURPULA]

🤷‍♂️ I'm just here to stay out of trouble. DD SPEED SHOP

[@jasonbose3507]

PEOPLE, quit trying to annoy Dan in selling HIS awesome REAL '57 two door NO POST Chevy! He should be buried with this ride when he passes of old age, he's the TriFive Wizard! Anyway Dan, you and Dani ROCK and thanks for the video 📸.

[@chipmonkey7100]

These videos are amazing... I am binge watching and thumbs uping them all. You are a sure genius at this work. Thank you sharing this stuff,,,,, Superb

[@GabrielMullett7532]

You will make people mad you should put a Ford engine in that Chevy

[@shartne]

your time is worth thousands. For real. Mine is, because you can never get your time back. Your doing a great job in my book. I like these videos. Some guys want the derlect look. I get it.

[@RoseBud-fk4qg]

Show more of your fur babies ❤ Sir Morris's has Sir Duff , and a halfass has his big cow dog and Buddy

[@christinemcgowan6086]

Please do a quickly paint job on the 57. Especially under the hood before installing engine. Use tractor paint if you have to

[@geewizrickwow1210]

A couple of them shipping blankets are handy for working on

[@jerrykoschney5975]

Looks like the perfect vehicle to serve as the official DD Speed shop plow vehicle. Really hurt some feelings!!

[@jeffreyevans8558]

Fan here I will never complain about your builds. Just enjoy

[@MikeAnderson-uj3oo]

Two words says it all. "Your builds" I never understand how people watching complain so much about what Dan does. These are his cars worked on in his time using his money. They way I see it, that gives him the absolute right to do whatever the hell he wants. The only person on this planet with any say in the matter would be Danni.

[@VATION3RD]

Full quarters will cost about $3,000 more I like to budget build you can say that put a good paint job on it

[@dman5179]

Hey Dan. If you're worried about the spring jumping out and biting ya like one of the tigers from Gladiator, you can always chain it to one of the A-arms... 😊

[@bradleymckay365]

Dan i use uhaul moving blankets because they are really tough and so far they haven't caught fire, lol. Seriously when they get to dirty, I either throw them away or take them to the laundry mat but they take a shit load of abuse and are very comfortable to kneel or lay on. Just a suggestion, you do you...

[@brianf8621]

I use the hobo freight camouflage ones. They hold up and the finish is slippery. They make great hail storm protection for Texans.

[@andynewell6290]

And thanks for sharing this video with your fan's 😂 on the internet, have a wonderful Thanksgiving be safe God bless you and Danny..

[@HinmanAveRepair]

50% of the internet is say'n "Damn-it Dan". The other half is say'n "Dayam Dan!"

[@ArchersGearheadGarage]

you piss off who ever you want bro, we'll still be watching

[@cudaman-yq7pq]

Why even pay attention to the comments - just do what you want. :>)

[@DavidTorres-tm6ff]

Bro, please paint the frame black paint is cheap

[@robostyle9773]

Dan, weld the nut to that bottom piece on your homemade spring compressor, less hassle. Thanks for another great video

[@rickster4455]

that car is gonna look so tough with those big meats out back and that sexy roofline. Its no wonder why we love it. That and your super build progress!!

[@andynewell6290]

Dan, you should paint the 57 Chevy turquoise blue and white like Danny's car. I think Merv does a great paint job , I think it's worth the body work because it's a hardtop 57 Chevy. Remember when you fixed up the nomad, I know you were thinking about painting it at one time, but I think with your skills as a mechanic, you could have a beautiful classic 1957 Chevy belair 210 ❤ keep up the good work buddy....

[@gregboppel2511]

DAN.....Cutt off...2 windings...on spring....

[@DependableAutoTruck]

have you ever used a 400 small block in one of your cars. those motors have big block torque and make good power would like to see you go that way on one of your builds.

[@corvettejohn4507]

On GM front springs, if you chop off 1" of spring you get 2" of drop.

[@deanrayne7302]

It would look badass if you did bodywork and sprayed it primer black and added Bel Air trim

[@DDSpeedShop]

It may get some trim.... but that's about it haha

[@hippydippy]

Looking good Dan, but come on! As I much as I know you love the patina (which I do also in some cases) this may be the nicest 57 you have ever owned & deserve's a decent paint job imho, but whatever you decide is cool with me. As you said... "It's My Car!"

[@raym3036]

Dan, get a heated welcome mat to sit on on the cold concrete. Waiting for the headliner video....

[@franksgarage8551]

Im not so much as even washing the Studebaker. Clean and paint interior, fix the rust and good enough. Would be fun to see both crusty buggys parked side by side. Moog is shit, has been for years.. i quit using it years ago. Unless thats all there is.

[@rontoews8389]

Greetings from Calgary! Keep doing your own thing Dan, however you choose.That's why most of us watch you.

[@terrymott8581]

Dan Even though the comments can get brutal it's nice to know that you read them, and at times refer to them. Turquoise tractor paint!

[@scottpendlebury7785]

Love this thing. Reminds me when you did the convertible. Keep up all you do.

[@kyleflamand277]

I feel like you do I would never sell that thing. It would have to be a stupid amount of money. Keep it up. I love it.

[@myVZyoot]

I love this car. I feel for the person you got it from though. You dove straight in. If you paint it, I have a suggestion. Sea foam green.

[@pugliesesspeedshop]

Dan said "While the welder is out"... Like he's ever put anything away. Haha!! Love it brother!!

[@SteceGrant]

When does the bidding start.? Luv the colors!

[@mark8lifestyle322]

Dan how about doing a tractor paint job like you did on the Pho convertible?

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

It's your car and you can do whatever you want to it and we'll still keep watching!

[@kendereszynski109]

Paint it. You have enough ratty stuff

[@jackstandley3384]

make it HOT ROD BLACK

[@stomper2582]

I don’t know if that way is easier than the way I’ve seen you do it before. If you think Grafitti is attractive don’t paint the car. Personally, I would at least paint it matte black or semigloss black. It’s going to be a very sound car when you get done. 👍Did that kit come with a dust shield for the disk system? Oh, yea. Watching you struggle is the best parts of your videos.

[@johnhansen4550]

PLEASE paint the car.

[@GwynnOak1]

Dan Dan my man! Being a hack from way back, I'm usually in your corner. But! When it comes to the paint on that 57, sorry man, it not just ugly, it's fugley! It's going to be mostly primer, with all the patches, and bodywork. I know you call it worlds worst, but it's NOT, by far, and deserves better. Full primer, flat black, it can be cheap, but especially with you lowering it, think sinister. Just my two cents. Oh BTW old carpet, some of the good stuff is even wool, to sit on, your hips will thank you in ten years!

[@perrylankford4269]

Howdyfrom Sapulpa, Oklahoma, I LIVE on rt.66.. Weld what needs it, melt what you have to... Pour some gas in the carb and let it eat...

[@rustybrowneye]

You are correct sir moog is junk. I to have quit using them and went to generic Chinese stuff. It seems to last longer than moog

[@erjack40]

No disrespect intended, but... BEWARE cheap control arms! I bought a set of first gen Camaro arms on sale from Speedway, and found these problems: -holes for sway bar links didn't line up. -bump stops didn't align with the pads on the subframe. -one upper ball joint was very sloppy. -worst of all, much of the welding is sketchy or downright dangerous. I sandblasted the thick powder coat off the lower arms to inspect the welds where the main tubes join the inner pivots, and found massive undercuts and HOLES in the welds. Scary stuff. I rewelded most of the joints with tig. There are a lot of these things for sale all over. They all have the same red rectangular bump stop and red conical droop stop. They're junk. I understand the attraction of low prices, but you get what you pay for. How much is your car worth? How much is your life worth? Next time I'll save up for name brand parts.

[@kurtludwig6962]

I vote for red oxide primer sealed

[@neilrideout408]

Paint it, please!!!

[@CatholicBoy1957]

Sure everyone wants to buy it but for how much? Fifty bucks? Hundred bucks? I wanna buy it! I want it! Tell them to go... .

[@mirroge1]

i use those yoga mats to lay on or set on .

[@seasonofthesoul6813]

Please don't let assholes like Mortske tell you your a hack. As you say as well as myself you are a fuckin hack,lol. Love the content and its not like a TV show that l only get 1 episode every week. Other guys l like as Puddins fab shop only 1 episode a week. You have definitely become my favorite and with your gorgeous side kick why wouldn't you tune in.❤😂 that supercharger especially when Daniel is in the passenger seat at all shift points. Lol keep up the awesome content. Live you guys watching from Huntington. Indiana lm an auditor with O'Reilly's Auto Parts

[@richardprice713]

Good point about fires; I always hang and make sure nothing is smoldering....

[@Jesse_gc]

Man it's a DD speed shop build that's 10 grand to start with. Looking better every episode Dan

[@gordonwalker8003]

Use Rust-Oleum paint the 57 two door . Then drive the car in weiter

[@tenacioustx]

Moog is trash now its been for a while.i used them all the time. Last couple times I used it didn't last for squat

[@nateb8245]

Maybe try a free-ish big block since the free small block didn’t work out?

[@stevemustaikis6602]

Keep the Moss, my most recent Chevy purchase was a behind the barn find that was there for 18 years. When I haul it home the wife asked was it green or gold? I replied , it's mold!!!!

[@rusttykafer4849]

Just do you Dan. You are what true hot rodding is all about!! And opinions are like @$$holes...everybody's got one!! Or is one or whatever 😂

[@darinmbicknell]

Cattywampus? Come on where's the Kittycorner references Dan? Weak. It's another supper dinner fiasco.

[@pete540Z]

The minute you start doing what your viewers tell you to do that goes against what YOU want to do, I'm unsubscribing!!!

[@ronswett6234]

I can just listen to Dan ramble on for hours... 😂🤣 Great entertainment! Nice work on the WW57 !!!

[@virgilwilson9447]

I don’t know why you are sitting on the cold concrete floor I get old carpet runners / floor mats from the swap meets These are used entry way mats that linen companies supply to businesses And when they get too ratty they sell ‘em Usually about 10 bucks each I always buy a few so I can have some newer clean ones as the old ones get trashed I like the 3’x5’ and also the 10’x3’ hallway runners

[@darrylcampbell4411]

Yeah Bro. get a cushion asoft rubber pad or if nothing around I guess card board will do...Trust me it makes an uncomfortable job that much better on you knees and bum with padding. Do it Dan you wont regret it..

[@martinmclain9861]

Dan.. Dan.. Dan.. Askhole: a person who ask for ideas or advice and doesn't do what was recommended. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@PatrickNash-sg6wz]

The Nomad was way rougher when you started..i like this one too,keep suffering Dan..we love it..😅😂😊