Classic Cars and Tri5 Chevy Buyers Guide! Things to look out for! You want "How Much"

On this video I go over a buyers build for buying a project car! What you should look for and what you should look out for👍

[@randyham6172]

Great advice Don,I am 64 and have the dream for a 57,since 1970

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Randy! Yeah man I hear you! I've always wanted a 66-67 Nova! Anytime I find one I don't have the cash or im working on something else! Catch you next time 👍

[@beater_trucks_garage8920]

Two lane black top & American graffiti got me hooked on 55 Chevys!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Yeah man your right! I have loved a 55 since I seen my first one! The old Gasser 55 chevys are so so cool man! That is why I had to get a shell just so I had one to build down the road! Catch you next time 👍

[@richardrupe]

You're a smart man with these old cars.I'm glad you like tri five's,they're the best .

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Richard! Tri5s are the best! Catch you next time 👍

[@RigelStudiosLasVegas]

You stole it!!!!! Good for you! Love the tips!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Rick! Hope this helps the young people when they jump into the old car market! Catch you next time 👍

[@paulelarson1912]

keep up the good work it is informative watching your videos

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Paul! I'm glad you say that buddy! I try to do videos to help people out with there Hot Rods now and in the future! Catch you next time 👍

[@donbearden1953]

Don, you gave a lot of good solid advice in this video.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Don! This video is really for the younger guys to help the get into the Hot Rod market! Catch you next time 👍

[@donchoate13]

Excellent Excellent advice. It was nothing but the real deal truth.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Don! Yeah man its a tough market anymore to buy build and own a classic car. Money has taking over this cool old hobby. You just have to be the first one to find a car to still get a fair deal. Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@robertgembala8532]

Good one

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Robert!

[@bccoatheshop1716]

Right on Don. 😁 Cool video . 👍

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Bullet! Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@wilenelson1810]

Cool car! 💀🔧🔩🔥🔩🔧💀

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks man! It will be a cool old 55 Gasser here in the near future! Later man ✌

[@cavemangarage]

Great advice Don

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Caveman! I hope it helps the younger kids get into building there own Hot Rod! Later man ✌

[@ians4330]

Thanks Don!!

[@ronaldhagadorn5512]

You are right. I am 14 years older than you. I have looked at cars and trucks that were missing parts. The seller says you can buy anything you want for this. The key Word is Buy!!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Ronald! Yeah man some these guys are a slick smooth talking salesmen! It all adds up and we need to know what it takes before we say yes! Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@johnkranz4004]

Well said Don Good deal you got

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks John! Man I just want all us guys to have the cool old stuff we always wanted! Shouldn't be all about the money you know! I try to get all the younger people into in these cars! Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@StreetFreaksGarage]

Great video as always.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks man! Later ✌

[@TheOldParakaoStoreCafeBar]

Great video Don another thing I find is people buy a running car then they pull it to bits grind the original paint of loose half the bits loose interest then sell it to me 10 years later for quarter what they paid for it 👍🏼take it easy mate 👍🏼😎🍺🇳🇿

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Yeah man your right! Ive seen people take apart a running complete car to restore it! 10 15 years later it's sold for nothing! Seems like everyone want a perfect old car! I just want one that's complete dependable and cool! Have a good one Mate 👍

[@davesaylor5135]

Worth every penny in my opinion

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Dave! I agree man i would love to have gotten it cheaper but I'm happy to have the old 55! Catch you next time 👍

[@SesameStreetRacingChannel]

I was nodding my head "yup" the whole time watching this. Look forward to seeing the progress on this old '55.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks man! I really want to do my part to keep this old car hobby living way into the future! There will be plenty of videos of this 55 as I build it up! Catch you next time 👍

[@hubiesgarage]

Amen Don! Excellent advice! We are shooting our hobby in the foot with not only rediculous asking prices but, smart assed or belittling the next generation in our replies to posts and driving them away. What good is the hobby if the next generation is chased away, all of us old timers die off and the value goes down because we aren't being good stewards of the hobby! As far as the purchases, I lucked out with my latest '55 210 Del Ray purchase! Rollers were cheaper last year and were all over! When I finally pulled the trigger on building my second gasser at the beginning of 2022, the inventory dried up and the few out there doubled in price! I found a very fair deal but, I had to drive 2500 miles round trip to get it! The deciding factor was I had family in that state I got to spend time with, gas hadn't started climbing yet and it came with a complete and original 210 4 door sedan with a 6 cyl/3 on the tree! The price I paid was fair for the Del Ray alone! I am going to use the 4 door for learning to weld/page content and do body panel/cancer repair. Thanks for posting this and doing a great job in keeping these cars and our great hobby alive! Best wishes to you Don!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Hubie! Yeah man its up to us to keep the cool old hobby alive and we need to help the young kids get into it! Most people are only concerned with there own capital gain! I see way to often a car bought at a fair price them turned right back around and put up.for sale for double the price! Most young kids would love to have a 57 Chevy but the prices run them off. He would could only remember back when we was young none of us had much money! It'll be interesting to see what the next 20 years brings for the classic cars! You did really good finding your 55 Delray! Thats a tough car to find and even harder to find it at a good price! Catch you next time 👍

[@hubiesgarage]

@@donshotrodgarage1717 I fully agree Don! I wanted a Tri Five so bad as a kid that my Dad wanted to give me his '55 Hardtop. I told him I didn't want to take his car, that I would go buy my own. He helped me mow lawns that summer and we made $1300. I found a Bel Air Sedan for $1800, he loaned me the extra $500 and I had my first Tri Five at age 15. Hopefully, the next generations are just as excited about the hobby as we were! Saving the inventory we got and keeping the prices reachable for these kids will help! Now if we could just get autoshop back into them high schools........🤔

[@ryangarciaa21]

Don you nailed it in this video. BTW, I think I’m one of those guys that thinks you stole this 55. In my state of Hawaii you won’t find these cars at all. Nobody will sell them. I’m glad someone like you has grabbed it. Looking forward to seeing this car grow. God bless, keep up the great videos. 🤙🏼

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Tyler! Yeah I just hate to see flippers driving up the price of these old cool cars! I'm happy with the price on the 55 Chevy and I'm glad to have it! I also understand we have many old cars setting around and are not for sale! Catch you next time 👍

[@rolorock4586]

I did what ur doing for years my last project was my dream car 63 Nova I could never find a 63 2 door I could afford so settled for a 4 Door 63 Nova Just recently sold it, as I can no longer work ,But I Enjoy myself an have good memories of fixing old cars .

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Buddy! Yeah it's a great hobby to be into! Taking a old car that hasn't drove and many years and getting back on it the road! You can certainly enjoy life without working on cars! Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

GREAT VIDEO!! I HOPE YOU DIG INTO THIS CAR SOONER THAN YOU PLANNED!! WE ARE ALL WAITING TO SEE THIS BULD HAPPEN!!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey REMBRANTTUBE! Yeah im be working on this car from time to time as I get parts! It wont just set around! Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

@@donshotrodgarage1717 outstanding!!!! 👏👏👏

[@bumpside6772]

Nice 55 Chevy. Totally rebuildable.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Royal King! Yes I agree it should be built. Catch you next time 👍

[@cmintsurfer]

Great info!!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks man👍

[@mikes55chevygarage86]

Good video Don. My thoughts exactly. I remember buying cars for a couple hundred bucks back when I was a teenager. I wish I still had some of those cars, I would be a millionaire nowadays. LOL.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Mike! Yeah man my dad would tell me how he would buy the old chevys for 50 100 bucks and have it running down the road the next day! It sure would be cool to have all the cars from the past! Catch you next time 👍

[@donaldtully3103]

Hey Don great advice . Ps I still want the car . Love you're show if I can't on it at least I can watch you do your thing . Thanks again

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Donald! Yeah man you can surely watch the progress and I do truly appreciate that! Catch you next time 👍

[@IronheadGarage]

Worth every penny brother! She's a 55 two door sedan Don't get any better!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Chris! Yeah buddy im happy to have the old 55! Its just what I was looking for! Catch you next time 👍

[@jjsonsspeedshop4962]

Very well said. Great tips. That 55 here in California would go for $3500 and up just as it sits. 👍🏻

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey JJ&Sons Speed Shop! Yeah man I know your right! California has some high prices on cars! I always think there must be alot of cash out west! Catch you next time 👍

[@charliethornton2891]

The more I see this car the more I love it! Great find. Great story behind her!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Charlie! Yeah man I also really digging the 55! Im glad to have it safe and ready to be built! There was some times when i wasn't sure if I would get it! Talk to you later buddy!✌️

[@bwsgarage]

Worth every penny! 1k

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks BW! Its your faught I got this thing! Lol Your 55 Gasser and the other guys made me want to grab a sedan for a future project! Catch you next time 👍

[@edwardberwind8544]

Great advice Don, Too many people with too much money and not enough common sense. My son is 43 and loves cars He is head fabrication tech at AWE in Pennsylvania. They build HI End exhaust systems for big dollar vehicles. When he was 10 years old I taught him how to drive stick shift. He thanks me all the time for getting him into cars.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Edward! Man that is great and that is exactly what I'm talking about! Im not trying to beat anyone up on how they handle there life but man its up to all is to keep this great old car hobby alive! We all want the most for our stuff but we have to think about the future! Our younger generation really needs something to keep them focused and learn that hard work pays off! Really cool you taught your son to drive a stick shift years ago that is essential and sadly many don't know how to drive a manual! Im sure your very proud of your son and you should be! Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@homespuntools2115]

Hey Don , real good and truthful video . Still really like your idea for that 2 dr sedan . Look at it like it is therapy , not like your going to end up needing therapy .Very important to have encouraging people to speak to . How many people have you met that can tell you all about how to do whatever ... but what do they have to show for it . Talk is cheap ... maybe one day they will back up there words. Great to be able to speak to you again . Tomorrow I'll be the same age to the day , Lori's big brother was when passed away from covid . Had so many things he was looking forward to doing . Even Lori's oldest sister was looking forward to speaking to him about 4 wheel drive offroading with her truck in the mountains but ... never got the chance . When I read your reply I'll be on break in a major hospital where things are getting better and the province is opening up more . Again must stress the importance of a great team and getting by one day at a time . Keep positive , try to laugh , keep moving ,just like that '57 Nomad . What a great car but them again they all are . Have a great day Don ! Sure like that 2 door post '55 !

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Buddy! Yeah man its a crazy world anymore in more ways than one! I think you told me about Lori's big brother! Thats a shame and man tomorrow is not promised for anyone but most expect it! This video is for the younger guys to give them some pointers on getting there own Hot Rod! Im happy with the 55 Chevy and its exactly what I was looking for! And your right talk is cheap and that's all many people have! Hope your weather turns for you so you can get back out enjoying your cars and other things! Till next time man I'll talk to you later buddy!👍

[@DesertRatFabrication]

Great video Don, although you hit some tender spots, like the 67 Vette that I should still have, lol, oh well I’m still pretty lucky to have a few cool cars, keep ‘‘em coming buddy

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Mike! Yeah man I'm hoping some people can get some tips from the video! It was hard on me 20 years ago to find stuff! Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@DesertRatFabrication]

@@donshotrodgarage1717 👍👍

[@marvinhecox8289]

You are right on what you said . parts are so high right now and only getting higher with most of the Windows out it would be a good time to bead blast your 55 I know you will get it done

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Marvin! Yeah man the prices are through the roof on everything! We all just need to haggle a little more and look around for the best prices! I don't see stuff going down anytime soon! Im.not sure how I'll strip the 55 down just yet! Catch you next time 👍

[@hotrodhype8524]

Very well said! I Agree 100 percent.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Buddy! Yeah man you just got to look around! There's plenty of good deals out there! Catch you next time 👍

[@henryjewell3900]

Interesting comments. When I started out on the tri fives there were still many cars in the junkyards You could even find them at gas stations sitting out back after being picked over for parts. . I used to go out in the woods to get parts from abandoned 55-57 Chevys. Now I see cars being dragged out of storage and out of places where they were dumped years ago. They even re-pop certain 55-57 Chevy bodies.It is still a very good hobby after 45 years for me.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Henry! Yeah man there was a time when they was everywhere! You can still find them but they cost a little more! I do agree its a great hobby to get into! Talk to you later buddy!

[@davekana8388]

Yeah Don!

[@richardperkins6132]

Hell yea Don, you are spot on my friend. An ill say this, do you want your money back on the 55 you picked up from the junk yard? I know the potential of that beauty. A little work here an there an an some parts added to it an its on its way to being road worthy again. Yea, 500 would have been better but i would have still saved it from the junk yard for sure. The main thing is your living hour dreams. An that's all that matters. Keep on keeping on. Can't wait till you start working on the 55 convertible so people can see what a little hard work here an there will turn into in the end. Catch ya later bro. 😁👍👍

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Richard! No man I don't want my money back on that 55 sedan! Im happy with the car and it sure will be a cool hot rod really soon! Your right man when I look back years ago I never would have thought I would be where I'm at! There was 5 of us kids and we didn't have much you know! I feel like its a dream and its many years of hard work! I'll be jumping on the convertible really soon I just want to have the new 1 piece floor in my possession before I start to cut away the old one! Catch you next time Buddy 👍

[@60chevyjim]

Don what you said is true , think about what you can do yourself B4 buying a major project . the cost of the car and the cost of the parts to make the car what you want it to be when it is finished. they can eat up a bunch of money if you dont shop wisely . get your parts together before you start so the things you forgot dont slow you down much. i have a bunch of cool old projects and most of the major parts to build them. so i try to do something everyday even if its not a lot. take care man

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Jim! Yeah man that is true! Get your parts and a good plan before you start! And I do the same thing, i try to do something everyday on one of them! I find it keeps your interest up and you don't get bogged down by to much endless work on one car! Catch you next time 👍

[@robbieautrey3158]

Good words of advice there Don, i'm sure that will help a lot of people wanting to get into this hobby.. Thanks buddy.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Robbie! Yeah man my dream is these cool old cars will live on way after I'm gone! I have went up against some real hard nose guys that will not drop 1 dollar on a part or car! It takes alot to build a cool old Hot Rod! Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@ronaldolweiler7745]

In 1978 I bought five 55 chevies for 500.oo , I made 3 out of them , kept one and sold the rest . One guy bought one and tore it apart to redo it . Last month I bought it back. It still has 68,000 miles on it , three holes the size of a quarter and its a 2dr hdt. I sold it for 500 and after all these years of sitting in his garage I payed 2000.oo . Its blue and white with white interior. And comes with a 396 4spd and nine inch rear , same as I sold it . Im lucky but most guys pay too much for junk , get started and loose interest, then sell . I have one other one I've owned since 81, its a gasser , hdt . I payed 400. For it . Runs a 55 truck axle , 69 dz 302 with cross ram and 4 spd , being old has some advantages lol !

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Ronald! Yeah buddy i love the comment! You are seeing both sides of the spectrum! Excellent stuff man! So cool you got your old 55 hardtop back many people don't get that opportunity. 396 4 speed sounds fun but my goodness what about the Gasser you've had with the 302!! Youve been holding out on me man! That's awesome and sounds way cool! Catch you next time 👍

[@ronaldolweiler7745]

@@donshotrodgarage1717 send a site il send you pics

[@tunnelportterror]

Prices will come down during extreme inflation, high energy costs, because it causes poverty. Last time we had a staged energy shock like this, an acquaintance was offering us his numbers matching 70 Hemi Cuda stick car for $3800, and ended up selling it to a stranger for $5500, in 1980. Gold price spiked and we were selling our high school class rings for more than we paid for them early in the school year. Cars don't mean shit when energy becomes exceedingly expensive, there is poverty. When energy is cheap, there is prosperity. That's all there is to this modern economy. It's all based on cheap oil, and fiat printed currency backed by nothing, lent out at low rates but compounded interest, to the masses. I'm already seeing project cars being sold on Ebay for low prices now. You may think tri-5 cars are all the rage now, in 20 years nobody is even going to be allowed to drive them without a very expensive emissions permit, or even start them in the driveway, if at all. the political forces in power now, want the internal combustion engine outlawed altogether, and banned. these old cars are going to become garage and yard art.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Yeah your right about that! Later ✌

[@bradstaffotd4715]

Well said

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Brad! I hope it helps someone down the road find there perfect old Hot Rod! Later man ✌

[@bradstaffotd4715]

I tell my youngest son this all the time

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

@@bradstaffotd4715 absolutely man! Building a old car back up is a great way to spend your free time! No way can ever take that feeling away from you when you say you built that. Later man ✌

[@bradstaffotd4715]

I've been working on a 1966 chevelle now that I'm retired I have more free time when I was working I didn't seem to have any time

[@lonniekiser3612]

Well said Bud , I been trying to find something to tinker with, just can't get my heart in to building something for other reasons, that's why I love watching u guy's building these old cars car, trucks and Busses. Keep it going Man.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Thanks Lonnie! I understand life is always first before anything else! Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@DPapas]

Great advice Don. I try to buy projects that are half done and I never sell. Unless the next project is a upgrade.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey man! I like that and your dead on man! Buying them half done your way ahead! And yes only sell if its a upgrade! Later man ✌

[@robertmungo5428]

Real talk!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Robert! Yeah man im trying to help get the younger generation into these cool old Hot Rods! I know for certain the older guys didn't take it easy on me! Full blown retail on everything until I started telling them how it was! Catch you next time 👍

[@keithlane4343]

I can tell your advise is based on true life experiences. People that are considering getting into building hot rods can look forward to many decades of enjoyment in building, and ultimately cruising, and racing these classics. As you said, you just have to be honest with yourself with your abilities to get the restoration work done. It's great to save every classic from the crusher possible.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Keith! Yeah man ive had a few cars in any shape you could imagine! I hope the younger guys will continue to build up all these cool old cars! It is something to say you built that car and see how people react! That's something to be proud of! I also agree they should be saved if possible! Catch you next time 👍

[@adimart2214]

​​​​​​​​​​​​​@@donshotrodgarage1717hey Don, I'm 28 and working on a 55 Chevy belair 2 door hardtop I paid for 27k after taxes previous owner paid 31k after taxes about a year ago, he showed me the bill of sale, but I hadnt watched your video and I feel like I got burnt on the price, had a 10 footer paint job, but it's rusted under the carpet and just about everywhere, had some rot in the driver and passenger side which I cut out and have been trying to grind out the rest of the rust down to bare metal from the floors and doors myself but don't know how to spot weld, dime sized holes throughout, the trims all look chrome but have dings here and there, found an 8 inch square cut in the trunk area which I imagine was rot, and por15 althroughout the bottom of the car the only thing it has going for it is a fresh rebuilt 350 V8 with Edelbrock aluminum intake, Holley 4 barrel carburetor, HEI distributor, aluminum radiator, recent Chrome brake master and booster for the front power disc brakes, and power steering, Turbo 350 automatic transmission and rams horn exhaust manifolds with dual flow masters, has all the windows, and it was a local car, doors were not shutting properly but I got that fixed, driver door still not aligned and as I was trying to fix that the rust around the bolt broke the screw....not sure if i got terribly or slightly burnt on this car. Maybe you would have the answer, just been feeling down in the dumps with my first classic car 😔 10:44 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIGXd4qFacxmd6Msi=Ml5coYHFM_qKXByy this is my car, guy bought it from them paid 31 a year ago sold it to me for 27 and wouldn't budge any lower a month ago I can do most of the work on it except welding and upholstery. What are your thoughts?

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

@adimart2214 I watched the video of your 55 Chevy. I would say that was a fair price for the car. It's very very tough to find a rustfree 55 chevy anywhere. And when you do they'll ask 25k for the car all tore apart! Get you a 110 mig welder and start practicing welds on old spare metal. Be very careful to pull your car to far apart while you're working on it Your car will always be worth what you paid for it as long as you don't tear it all apart! Don't be bummed out about it That's a nice looking 55 chevy! Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@JazzStrat781]

Really great advice Don, I've had the same love for old Chevy's since I was a kid. I have such good memories of going to look for Chevy projects with my dad when he was alive, sure miss him and being on the hunt for these cars. Take care friend, thanks for the great video 👍

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Buddy! Yeah man that is awesome! I don't know if a dad truly knows how much that affect us growing up! I know for sure I loved the time I spent with my dad when I was young! He's been gone for 20 years now and it still seems like just yesterday we was hunting cars! Catch you next time 👍

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

Yes good advice. Used to be back in the day if a car got in a wreck and the frame got bent. It was considered totalled. My 55 wagon cost me $150. and I bought a 4 door at the same estate auction for $130 and fixed the wagon. Not really a finished vehicle. However it runs drives and stops. has enough wiring to start it and charge the battery. I was offered 65 one hundred dollar bills for it. Told the guy I bought it cheep enough that I can afford to keep it. I think I could easily sell it for Ten Thousand. Plenty of ready willing and able buyers for any tri five 2 door. My 8 year old Grandson tells anyone who ask about it. That 55 is mine I am gonna fix it up someday. Now we also have a 55 Ford 2 dr Ranch Wagon. Hardly ever does anyone ever ask about buying it.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Great comment man! I love it I bought it cheap enough to keep it! Im like you ive always had to fix them up! Never had the cash to buy a nice one! Plus i just like to fix uo the cars most people walk by! That is strange you don't get much interest in the 55 ford wagon! Catch you next time 👍 Take care of that 8 year old hes living the dream👍

[@rogerlee3941]

Excellent advice! As you stated, prices for parts, paint, and labor have become astronomical (personal skill sets are a major plus). Owning and driving a classic is wonderful experience, but a guy must carefully count the cost and the car's future market potential before he wades out too deep in Restoration River!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Roger! Yeah man everything a car needs from start to finish is exspensive! It's a really cool hobby to get into you just need to be careful! If its done right you can always say you built that car and that is something to really be proud of! Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@howiemook7701]

You have a big block from that square body going in that right ?

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Howie! I don't have any extra big blocks right now! The blazer i had come with a 350 engine. I still have that small block! I'll dig up something for the 55 sedan when the time comes. Talk to you later buddy!

[@johnalbritton1044]

Supply and demand! Plus the covid inflation seems to have doubled the price on all parts and supplies.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey John! Yeah man supply and demand! I made this video to help out the young kids trying to get into the Hot Rod game! Theres a good deal out there if you look each day! The virus has created a whole new world for everything and we have to get used to it! Catch you next time 👍

[@stomper2582]

Good advice Don. I wish you could buy tri-fives as reasonable as you could in the 60s and 70s. I’d be a millionaire if I had stocked up back then and stored them to sell now. You have saved some fine tri fives. I know you won’t give up on this 55 Belair.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey man! Yeah that is the truth! Seems like once a car hits 20 years old that is the bottom of the price scale! The at 25 yeard old and up they just take off! I won't give up on this 55 at all just doing this video to help out the young guys who want to build a Hot Rod! Catch you next time 👍

[@Chevyv8man1]

Hey Don, You're right on old cars. My first 57 was $50 and my last in 73 was $200 and it was complete but a six cyl. You just can't find them anymore like that. I only wish I kept some of the ole iron. DAM!!!!! Anyway you gave some good points in this video that may help someone out there. Later bro

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Marvin! Yeah man years ago you could find real nice cars for a real good price! There is still some good stuff out there but you got to look daily for it! Catch you next time 👍

[@bigblockkings1031]

Yeah you definitely have to have some kind of skill and tools to make it happen. I had a little more skill doing my second 55. I was 20 years old when I did my first one. Now I'm 66 now and I've learned a thing or two and have a few more tools.

[@bigblockkings1031]

I used an axe and a 3pound sledge to cut the quarters and stuff N50 X 15s in it. CAVEMAN!!! 😂🤣🤣

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

@@bigblockkings1031 Yep I would take a hatchet and heavy shop hammer and chop a shifter hole in the floor. We couldnt use a torch because the build up of oil and tar would of caught afire.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Yeah man that's cool stuff! The first one taught you alot when you was younger! It's something you get better at as time goes by! Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

That's awesome man! You was a pioneer at building the 55 Gassers! So cool buddy! Later ✌

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey man thats great stuff! I have seen some floors that have been cut open just like you describe! Nothing wrong with authentic stuff I love it! Later man ✌

[@joeharrington595]

Tell Don tell it! What ever the car or truck is, get it road worthy and driving. If you Candice it it will help you stay motivated. You can fix the body up and upholstery but get it so you can take it for a drive. Not driving well it gets junk stacked on it so high you will forget there is a car under the crap.If you don't know how to pull a transmission get on you tube and learn. Good stuff Don. I don't think your 55 is junk . Sand it and primered people will be knocking on your door wanting to hand you cash. Hang in there Don

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Joe! Yeah man thats right! Get it running and driving that sure will keep you motivated! Im glad to have the old 55 and it will be a really cool old Gasser here real soon! Catch you next time 👍

[@raymondblasee1048]

Thanks for the tips Don! There are some points where I can't take it and now you're giving us realistic points of view when it comes to classic project cars. I'm just fanatical about that 55 sedan sitting at your work. I don't consider it a piece of junk. I know it took you a 1000 dollars to get it but I know there are 67 68 fastback Mustangs in slightly better condition than your 55 right here that are going for 10,000 dollars !!!! So, no, I don't think you overpaid for that 55! I see it as a diamond in the rough that its excellent for a budget minded good running 55 gasser! I know most people won't look at it that way because they're not that dedicated as you and I are about these tri-5s. Thanks again for the tips in this video, I can only be a spectator enthusiast about these cars for now. Its still my dream to have a car just like the one sitting at your work👍🏁 See you at your next video!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Raymond! Im glad you like the video! I agree I see some cars for sale and think of what it would take to get them running and driving plus the purchase price! It's insane to think about and can be overwhelming! Research and study the market around where you live, no where else! You will find the car yoir looking for at a reasonable price! I'm happy with the 55 Chevy and it is exactly what i was looking for! At the end of the day my biggest interest in the younger generation they are our future! Catch you next time 👍

[@janetelliott3788]

don i have a 265 that i'm putting in a '60 vette{building stock 2bbl motor}./ one problem i 'm running into is the cam shaft.melling #ccs_1 .it is not available. it has a groove cut in it on the rear bearing lobe.can't find one any where. summitt and jegs say they can get it but i talked t melling directly and they said they have none nor do they plan on building any. other info i have found is that you are supposed to use a 57 rear cam bearing instead of the org 55 cambearing. is it possible to use another sb cam and have a machine shop cut agroove in it . if so how do you the proper location and size of groove. i building with very limited budget. greatly appreciate your help or opinon??????

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hello Janet! What year is your 265 engine? 1955 and 1956 265 engines have a slot in the rear cam journal! Any machine shop can machine the groove into the rear cam bearing lope! You cannot use the 57 rear cam bearing without modifying your block on the back cam bearing housing!! Easiest thing to do is buy a camshaft and have your local machine shop machine the groove on the back cam bearing lope! Do you have the cam shaft out of your engine? Catch you next time 👍Let me know if you need more info on this.

[@earlchick227]

Hey Don or what ever your name is I'm Earl and I live in California and I'm looking for a 55 Chevy I'm a retired auto collision technician and I'm going to sell my Camaro now and want to get a new project is there any car's in your part of the country.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Earl or whatever your name is! There is alot of old cars around these parts but they need everything replaced on them. Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@donnarolando3961]

Storage fees? Never understood paying to keep your own stuff.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Yeah me either! If you have to pay to keep it get rid of it! Talk to you later✌️

[@brianlewis6926]

I'll give a 1000 all day long for a car like that. But I now how to work on stuff like that. For what I want to do I don't need a nice one. Because I going to make a race car out of it. I wouldn't cut on a nice body

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Hey Brian! Yeah man that's exactly what I plan to do with the car! Make it a old 60s Gasser! Talk to you later buddy!