Teaching Myself How To Fabricate The Missing Pieces of My 56 Chevy Truck.

[@ronaldwest2381]

The best fender stand is. Cut an old tyre in half at the centre of the tread. Fit tyre over top of 44 gallon drum. Choose tyre that fits a little tight on drum. Fender does not slip on rubber and drum is at perfect height. Ron from South Africa

[@c50ge]

That is great idea.

[@rustymachineshop9456]

Thanks I was fixing to make something for my hood I'll try this

[@duaneglover9283]

Theirs no wrong way if the results are better than before, keep doing I'll keep watching

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@duaneglover9283 haha thats how I see it

[@GeorgeKauffman-w6g]

I continue to watch in amazement as Dan cuts and bends a random piece of flat metal into a part that fixes a fender with lots of curves.

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@GeorgeKauffman-w6g thanks man!

[@MikeStuart-p7p]

Dan great video today the music montages gave the flavor of your old videos

[@peterfernandes8611]

kudos to dan you have progressed so far since I've been watching. 65 years body collision tech. have not seen so much advancement in my profession career keep up the good work.. wish you're closer would love to mentor you Your are better than you think.👍.

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@peterfernandes8611 thanks buddy! I really appreciate that

[@brendagaunce8757]

Great to see your work and you metal work is amazing and you should be proud of your work. anyone can hang new parts, but to make your own makes you proud when finished

[@mikesoja6485]

One never learns if one never fails . So just do it and learn from our mistakes . Getting over the mental hurdle of I can’t do it is the key. Keep up the great work and keep having fun building hot rods

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@mikesoja6485 very well said

[@RustedMetalGarage]

You may not see this comment but I just wanted to say that you inspire me as I am a small channel. Thank you

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@RustedMetalGarage heck ya. Get after it!

[@elijah2078]

Dan, you are an inspiration in the shop!!!!

[@donbuys8607]

Your metal workmanship never ceases to amaze me awesome job in my opinion

[@lonniekuehner]

Thanks for staying true to the reason I started watching you . Doing what you have to to get it done . Keep them old scutters running

[@jerrywillhite4412]

Dan, you are doing a fine job. Love that ole 56 Chevy truck. Can’t wait to see her back together.

[@paulking6404]

Thanks for the motivation Dan, I have 1 more piece to burn in on our '65 C10. I already took it down to bare metal so it's body work time

[@bummer42]

Step came out pretty good. Also liking the music time lapse scenes. Great video!

[@stealthbuilder]

Much better than I could craft up, nice job Dan!

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@stealthbuilder thanks dude!

[@dennistwitchell8821]

Karl Fisher would be so proud of you using a stretcher and planishing hammer in the same episode

[@ClemBunce]

Great job Dan. you learn from doing, we learn from watching.

[@AdamFedeli]

looks great Dan. Love how you fix stuff that others would throw away.

[@chuckschultz7028]

Dr. Pepper 12-pack cases make fine template material. Impressive skills on display. Not many can patch stuff without a bunch of fancy equipment. Supposedly some Brits can jack up a hood ornament and build a classic car under it in a garden shed. You are showing us the way!

[@terrymontgomery4419]

You commented that your inner Merv was coming out. I think it's that you are becoming more comfortable with metal work and it shows.

[@CrazyWillie01]

Man so happy to see just you ,yer mind, yer hands and half yer tools . Last night I watched you putting the floor pan in the 56 2 dr post , where ya said ya didn’t know what you were doin , but we would do it together . Made me remmember why I’m here

[@longjohn77]

Soo much better without the constant cackling

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@longjohn77 you sound divorced....

[@ssimpalamark]

My experience is the smaller the patch the harder to make and get right but you nailed those ,excellent work

[@BarryMcGraw-z6b]

If you don't have a beer box, cereal boxes make a good substitute.

[@kevinwright1551]

Awesome job. Dan. Looking new and improved indeed. Keep up the great work too.

[@marlonbrown1461]

This project hit at the perfect time for me. I have a 56' GMC that will need some of the same work. Now I see I can take care of the metal work myself, just have to buy a few tools and who hates that.Can't wait till you get into the driveline.Thanks Dan for simplifying the metal work, you probably just saved me a couple thousand dollars.

[@Jim-qz8wc]

Good job on the metal work--It looks great, and that truck will be one sweet ride!

[@HOTHUDSON54]

A rock and roll hit named SATISFACTION is the theme song for your video... You killed it, had fun, and taught the watchers they can make a mess and succeed! Keep welding

[@alanwalker1698]

Nice job on the step.😊 Looking good, Dan!

[@billhacks]

I quit drinking years ago so I have the same problem for templates. A good alternative I have found is store bought frozen pizza boxes. It is expensive template material but it comes with a free pizza.

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@billhacks oh good tip! Haha

[@johnkranz4004]

Looks good Dan Coming along nicely

[@stevenreed4040]

I envy your dual adjustable height long length workbenches that can also be used as a car lift!

[@CarlMerenda-lx5ss]

Very, very good job, you got the talent go for it!!!

[@redwinstead7873]

I see you are getting a lot better on metal work and now you don’t have a lot of body work and I lot less sanding good job ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AnthonyjGoldajr]

Great job looks great keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@sizzle073]

Can’t put my finger on it but, this is the best video in a long time!

[@jrlittle2]

Outstanding video. You are getting better 😊and better at your fabrication work.

[@Robert-ni6ut]

Great job fixing the fenders Dan fixing the oem one's probably was easier than buying replacement one's 😊

[@rongladden809]

Good job and both camera man and body man,you teach us even mistakes so it's a learning curve. Thanks

[@ronaldhellengreen7063]

Your fabrication skills have really Improved over the years Dan! Those front fenders, and rear ones were really rough! You did a nice job bro! Have you decided on the drive train yet? Hope it's a BIG BLOCK! PEACE ✌️

[@shortcutgarage]

Looks great Dan, one piece at a time! It’s gonna be a great lil truck!

[@TheInternetSaidThis]

Someone sure sold him a nice truck, whoever that may have been!

[@DDSpeedShop]

@shortcutgarage yeah its gunna be a sweet unit

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video. I love that truck.

[@marctorigiani4558]

Give yourself some props Dan you did a nice job on that fender😊

[@guitarsrusinc2908]

last couple video's I have noticed you doing quite a bit better on sheet metal work than in the past... Hope you keep that up in the future and not get in a rush to get things done..... Looking awesome great work Dan!

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@guitarsrusinc2908 it won't last. I'll get back to butchery

[@mtpocketbuilds4286]

Love the rock n roll fills

[@CarlMudge-d2l]

Just like any other tri-five, just a different shape 😊

[@JakeWeddle-zo4xv]

Looks pretty dang good coming from a hair model 😅. Great job Dan!

[@4ndy530]

I think its time Peg pays you a visit and teaches you how to fab things properly! 😂👌 You don't need to worry about what people think! 😂👍

[@Jools-j2l]

Filler and paint makes you the body man you aint!

[@wallyfirkins1664]

Great job Dan!

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Looks amazing. Nice fabrication. Make sure to hit the metal with some primer so it stays protected.

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

Dan don't worrie about what people say it's better then it was and it's not going to rot out in you life time and your getting another old hot rod back on the road. Good job

[@Tim-57]

Hey Dan You still got it. Take care😊

[@terrycole9427]

Looks like you did a fine job on the body repair if they don't like it they don't need to look at it

[@RickyGreen-t7s]

Good job Dan I've got to get to doing some of that stuff myself hopefully sooner than later and like anything I guess the more you do of it the better you get and easier it gets

[@Steve-e4h8o]

Good work Dan.....modelmania and motorhead madness in Duluth this year..March

[@billtopka2584]

Some of your best body work!👍😎

[@robertlaurer8392]

Use some lead on the front brows, weld up the holes, and lead them in!

[@EarlwithanE]

Super nice metal work Dan! Look forward to more 😊

[@tombullard6245]

Most anything you do the first time there's always a bit of a learning curve. The important thing is you got to play a little bit more with some new tools and learn a little bit more. Even an expert had to start somewhere. Thanks for the video.

[@nikolasb2933]

Lookin GOOD Dan!!

[@douggrenard91]

Happy to see you repair the panels on the 56. 😀

[@rustbucketgarage-D]

Nice work on the box step👍

[@mikecampbell61]

Was double wall now just 1 1/2 wall😂 love me some Chevys

[@franklindner8259]

Top of fender looks good.

[@dustinnaylor3039]

for templates ive got to really liking ram board . they sell it at lowes here . its meant as floor protectant but is same as a beer box thickness however comes in 3' rolls. works awesome

[@georgetalley7847]

That music reminds me of the, "Kids In The Hall".

[@rogi1956]

Your getting serious with that trk Dan good job,love your show ,been cking you out for years,from idaho ,keep up the good work

[@58Bisc]

I been missing Dan dancing in fast forward!

[@vwbyoy88]

Amazing work as always Dan. Hopefully the new shop mechanic ain't lazy and will actually SHOW UP! Man, fresh in and ALREADY takin time off!! Not good. Not a good start.

[@dupes_1618]

Old style Dan vidya!. We love Danni but this is a nice throwback

[@Ajen1959]

All the free advise! Thanx Dan! And Danial Thanx for nothing! LOL

[@1944chevytruck]

NICE JOB!~

[@jonlennon3348]

You are doing a really nice job on the truck. Keep it up and before you know it the truck willl be done metal wise. Then some nice tractor paint.

[@JohnEblesisor-mv2lp]

Good job looking good as always

[@rajcam80]

Nice work! I don't know why your buddy Mortske gives you such a hard time ? Keep up the jabbing between you guy's, it's all in good fun .

[@MortskeRepair]

Cuz he’s a hack

[@rajcam80]

@MortskeRepair Lol... You guy's going back and forth, love it!

[@craigrobbins8981]

Dan that looks just fine.

[@EdOfTheNorth]

A 1 inch or 1.5 inch conduit 90 degree bend cut in half will do both fender brows nicely. It will take a bit of sectioning but it is the cheapest fix out there for fender brows.

[@Zazu2You]

Nicely done. Cheers!! 😎

[@tmackinator]

That came out very nice.

[@nwpaironhead]

Truck is looking great and om diggin the toons!👍

[@FinkelmyerLipshits]

I have every faith in you Dan.

[@RobertImhoff-qb5ol]

Awesome work brotha 💪

[@edwinbonnelljr1587]

Wow that's cool as hell yeah man that sounds great to me too here ❤❤❤❤❤

[@troybothman1683]

Looks good love that pickup

[@brucemorris6319]

Nice repair 👍

[@vancefalashetti3025]

Looks good Dan don't sell yourself short

[@jeff3175]

You need Fitzie in the shop for this work

[@slvrktman7824]

Fantastic one man show…but I definitely miss Dani! Cheerio cereal boxes for patterns.

[@xozindustries7451]

The only other thing I would have done is weld the inside of the flange as well, it makes the edge thicker and less prone to cracking, you can grind a slight bevel on the edge

[@jennfaire8726]

I feel like we're back in Manitoba working on old junk cars.

[@HowardTurgel]

Don't say that Dan hates admiting he's candian😂😂

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@jennfaire8726 haha im attracted to old junk

[@yobentley7274]

Wildfire work benches built in. Nice.

[@TheCrackerBox]

Thanks for another , Brother !

[@jeffhill2089]

The step repair came out good, maybe on the next step weld it on the inside. That way you grind a lot less of your weld off. I like those old trucks.

[@garyb.4080]

You should send Dani on a beer box run, to the local tavern!

[@darrylcampbell4411]

AAHHHH SO Good and refreshing to have a good old episode like the old days without the annoying nasal sound and needless constant giggling and laughing unnecessarily Of the annoying camera woman. So much better this was. Actually watched a whole vid. Cheers Bro.

[@HermanCramer-bp4ls]

Like the truck. Great work.

[@timbrundage2182]

I think it might be a good idea to invest in a pair of hand steamers. They're for bending metal by hand and are about 3" wide and can be either straight or 85ish degrees

[@VintageTinGarage]

Hey good work on making the part

It's a nice one.Voila! Ellis' Nomad is fun.(Meow)

[@cantofrizbee]

good discission to go with the wooden bet kit rather than hobbling it together with plywood, though a nice job could have been done, just more work , like the new shirt

[@tomlohan4741]

Looks good Dan this isn't a full restoration its a Shop truck