Prep And Prime Your Classic Rod - High Build Primer Saves The Day On My 55 Nomad

New plaid and new primer- what a time to be alive.
In the shop today we're using High Build Primer to get the Nomad (you mad bro?) in top shape before the professionals come in to finish the hack work I've been doing on the body. I've done the best I could to straighten out the body. Now that it's all one color and starting to look like a real car again, the motivation is kicking back in!
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DD Speed Shop
Po box 42041
1881 Portage ave
Ferry Road RPO
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

Guys; He knows there's still dents and bad spots to work on lol. He wanted to prime it to feel the progress. This also helps keep it from surface rusting while working on it. Now he'll sand the spots that need for more filler down (or you could use, but it's pricey, filler that's made to go over filler) and touch those spots up. He's not claiming to be done with body work and ready to shoot paint. Why not listen to what he says? lol.

[@redwinstead7873]

Good idea I do that to.

[@mr.stonerUDX714]

high build primer covers up a lot of imperfections less needed body work

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

@Kirk Oglesby i get people all the time asking me to repeat in the comments exactly what I said in the video because "they" weren't paying attention!.. and actually tell me that! lol

[@thomasmadden1011]

Paint gloss paint 🎨 so pride the body work !!!??

[@thomasmadden1011]

Gloss black , so pride work ,

[@brandygray5894]

Try EverCoat slick sand. It's very very thick, does a great job. God bless all the Canadians fighting for FREEDOM, and LETS GO BRANDON!!

[@jeffreyc6508]

Looks good! Shout out to the 🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛

[@kalinagoedge2777]

Really inspiring transformation for your Nomad, Dan. Well done.

[@marygarner5249]

Looking Amazing DAN the MAN like the sound of that and its true 😎😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍👍

[@buckeyejim2989]

My OCD can take a break now🤣🤣 This ole girl was destined to find you🙏👍 Thanks for sharing Dan

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha same here

[@MrScrapart]

Good call on putting her in primer. Having it all one color helps greatly for the finish work. It will be much easier to see where she needs more love. It looks awesome now. Thanks for sharing Brother!

[@vincentenk4449]

Dan, PLEASE keep this! You're pouring your heart & soul into it & I've never seen you go this far on a project before. It's plain out amazing how far it's come! Great job sir!

[@leftyoverton4347]

She ain’t gonna be a prissy show girl, but your definitely gonna have a BAD ASS HOTROD! I’m glad you got her in primer to protect the work you’ve done so far. I’m guessing guys are gonna start wanting to buy it since a lot of the hard work is done. Great work Dan, be proud buddy! 👍😎🇨🇦

[@stomper2582]

You might be one of only a handful of people in North America that would have attempted a restoration on this car. It has turned out amazingly well. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Thanks for sharing. 👊😎👍

[@SirGregg]

Transformation! Definately a boost to moral. Motivation level, High! You are right about the high costs of cars. Here in New Zealand old cars as well as not so old cars are escalating in price. I put it down to inflation decreasing the value of the fiat currency. Governments keep borrowing and Reserve Banks keep printing.

[@dupes_1618]

Lookout Dave kindig, DD is coming! Next stop Detroit roadster show!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Hahaha riiiight

[@benburg436]

Dude don't listen to him. I live where rust is very prevalent and I'm always inspired by your work. That is why I watch

[@wilenelson1810]

Lookin good!!!! 💀🔧🔩🔥🔩🔧💀

[@ttforever1090]

Sculpture! ...just started to falling in love with that primer gray.

[@N-Scale]

Really looks great Dan. Especially from what you started with.

[@timmyj4392]

So sweet to finally see this car in all one color, it's looking fantastic!

[@TheTubeTube2]

Oooo she’s looking goood Dan! Dare one say ‘elegant’? Yes, elegant, élégante… beautiful… who would have guessed it? Facelift? Amanda Lepore eat your heart out!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

ahhh.. the little tricks to make ourselves feel like we're making more progress! little things like a driveshaft makes it feel like a HUGE milestone! haha.. still have MOST of the build to go! looks great Dan...

[@johnellis5179]

So glad to see the tailgate finally covered!!😂😂😂

[@deopersad2915]

Awesome 😀👍🏻👍🏻 yeah it's good to do the primer so you can see spots to fix 😀👍🏽👍🏻 good progress Dan 🤙🏼

[@charleslinville7555]

Cover your tv from overspray. Great job as always !

[@edpoell2876]

Wonderful work Dan, the primer alone made the car look dozens of times better. Amazing how many dings hide low down the body.

[@Vet-7174]

Lookin great, Keep it up ,Rome wasn't built in a day .🖒🖒 quality Nomad .Good Vid.

[@615theBuzzard]

It’s amazing how much better it looks now that it’s all one color. 👍👍🔥🔥

[@jimm3756]

Nice job restoring the old Nomad. I'm sure she'll be a beauty when you're done.

[@williambaker1136]

Looking fabulous. As a Yank I am admiring Canadian grit more and more these days.

[@samuelburton175]

THAT IS UNREAL WHAT THAT LOOK4ED LIKE THE DAY YOU D5RUG IT HOME AND NOW. lOVE YOUR WORK

[@peterjdo]

The Nomad looks sweeeet in one colour 😎👍

[@Carl09of09]

WOW! It looks so much better in one color can't wait to see you actually put the color on it! ✌🏼🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah im stoked on it haha

[@georgeoverman4895]

That realy made that nomad look badass. I think you're doing a great job Dan. Glad you're going with a two tone matt color. I think that will make it look clean looking. Watching your videos inspires me to work on my 79 el comino. Hope you keep this one when you get it finished. Love the 55. Look forward to watching the next video.

[@davidmiller1618]

Never thought of a vice as a gun holder. Brilliant!

[@OlysGarage]

Its amazing how just a coat of all one color (primer) just changes the total look of the car, how how nice is really is. Shoot, even if you stopped right here, would be a huge WIN.

[@RyanGlenn810]

From a questionable pile of rust to a respectable car. The Nomad is looking great!

[@ronaldhagadorn5512]

#400! Feels good! This is your reward for working so hard! Keep up the hard work!

[@terrencegiordan2775]

Dan the floor pan man what a difference with it all one color it makes it easier to see what you have left and seals the bare metal.

[@davidsantos8206]

Looking good Dan. It's amazing just how big of an improvement, having the car all 1 color makes. Can't wait to see what color you are going to paint it. Thanks for the video.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks man

[@DarkFlamage]

Not just a so-sad Nomad anymore! 🤣🤣

[@robertboyer5498]

So satisfying to see the patchwork quilt made a solid color!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Totally agree

[@jpalberthoward9]

Holy Moley, looky yonder What is that I see? A beautiful primered Nomad starin' back at me. Don't forget to savor this moment. It was hard earned and fought for. Its yours. A well deserved endorphin rush and dopamine moment. Now, go back to vid number one, and watch yourself dragging this beast out of the field. You should feel another dopamine rush (again, hard earned and well deserved) While you're at it, give thanks to your lovely wife. Without her support, youd be selling insurance and the Nomad would still be rotting away in that field. I'm almost as happy as you are to see things get to this stage I can not say enough good things about the car, or about your work. Thumbs up and hats off!!!! CHEERS!

[@deankavic3088]

Your going this far--fix the dent!! You'll be glad you did

[@bigbuck1318]

Looks good.👍 Don’t forget to prime the door jams.

[@ksokie63]

Dan the Nomad has come along way. Its is looking good and the primer does help to show up little inprefection. But now you have all the same color. Thanks for sharing and Can't wait for the next update. 👍🖐

[@thomreece2436]

Loooks GOOOOD - Yellow w/ white roof!

[@fredgillick3071]

Hey Dan, That Nomad looks a 100% better then it did when you first started on it. You did one hell of a job. I can't wait till you paint it. Great job, the car looks awesome. Take care and be safe.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks scott

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Looking good!! 👍👍👍

[@garymatulis8367]

Well done Dan.. Considering it was really a junk rusty car, you've saved a piece of automotive history! Super COOL!!

[@scottrandal3219]

This and the convertible are my favorites good job my friend 👏

[@debndave4871]

Huge transformation from what you started. The motivation you tackle this project is awesome

[@MrIgor1955]

Some people are inspirational speakers. You're an inspirational worker or a combination of both. The car has come a long way and looks great knowing where it was when you brought it home. Keep up the good work..

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks so much my friend!

[@davidcolesr.8628]

It’s Always Great To Catch Up on Your Videos When I Can Afford The Time. It’s Looking Good To Me, can’t Wait For The Color Stage. Catch You On The next One, Keep It Safe Out There Brother

[@007cyklone]

Nice to be able to see it in a solid color

[@henrygibson1530]

Dan it's looking a 💯 better then when you started it. You get the few spots and dent's fixed it will be ready for paint or whatever you want.

[@billpage2828]

It is beautiful Dan she will be a fine automobile soon .have a great day

[@johnnysechrist6313]

Lookin good Dan.

[@mazeurbanski]

all the old cars deserve a chance to be saved no matter what condition they are in

[@timwalden8026]

The Grey Ghost looks good now some guide coat to show up low spots LOOKING GOOOD

[@davidwood1923]

Hey hey... Looking Good. Thanks for Sharing

[@jayden4656]

Saweet! Ah, the vision. Those rear windows are enormous!

[@Tim-57]

Yeah Dan!😁 She gets more beautiful with each video🙂

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

I just used Speedokote high build primer for my '68 t-bird and that stuff is the bomb! It sands so nice you don't even need to wet sand it! I flattened that car out with a long block with no water and could do quarter of the car without changing the paper and inside 20 mins! I had her blocked down with just a few sheets and an hour! Great stuff. You can get it on amazon. What's cool is, you can mix it a bit thinner and use a smaller tip and use it for a nice surfacer too! That helps the paint lay nicer and more even. My car turned out really nice. Flat, smooth and looks nearly factory, and I just used two cheap guns ($30 ish jobbies) and shot it right outside. :) The only spots are no fault of anything but my own where I could of used more filler. Next paint job, I'll get those spots. Hopefully 10 or 20 yrs from now lol. Really minor blemishes. I spent hours and hours and hours. Blocking her out with that primer though only took a few hours though. I had a lot patch panels to weld in and a lot of filler work to do. Better overall than this car, but nearly enough bad spots to contend with filler wise, just the same. So about the same size car and body work as this car for sure. I even shot it with paint once and saw I was nowhere done yet hahaha I had to scuff her up and keep working. I got her though! It was my first real paint job. I honestly did know I didn't have it the first time, but I ran out of 65F days. I had to coat it before winter. The few extra hundred bucks protected all my body work so it was worth it to me anyway. Still saved thousands upon thousands doing it myself so.

[@alshotrodgarage4779]

Dan your my hero with no cape

[@vancity2349]

Yes… was waiting for that…looking so much better…

[@glenmccall8854]

WOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE !!!

[@jamescrisante1673]

Black and peach ,black bottom with peach top !

[@johnallen372]

Wow you should be proud of all your hard graft looking amazing 👌

[@javierdenardo2607]

Great seeing it in one colour...else, it looked like a patchwork

[@paulwier7005]

Looking Minty! You must be so stoked

[@chrislangdell117]

Looks good. In the future when filling the big jointed areas try using body solder instead of fiberglass. 1 big pot hole at high speed could cause that car to flex and then the fiberglass could crack and ruin your paint job. Also another recommendation would be to use etching primer first on your bare metal then you can go to high build. Etching primer doesn't have to be epoxy. There are also specific types of bondo filler to use on bare metal if your not going to prime before to do body filler. Hope this helps your future projects. Love watching g the builds.

[@troybenwell9580]

Looking great 👍 keep up the good work 👏

[@bobzotzman5253]

Correcting that body line on the front fender on a bunch of different vids was done by laying a straight tape line and sanding up to it one side at a time. I would love to see you put in the time to make this Nomad shine. Love your fleet and the channel.

[@WoodandMetalGarage]

car is looking good. the roof looks great.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks buddy

[@rustyhauler6477]

Car's looking good Dan, stay motivated. In Winnipeg...brrr...

[@ronvogt4128]

Lookin' good, Danny-Bo. Keep it up!

[@jasonturlington1525]

Great job Dan!!! Looks great!!!

[@hairycat6095]

i have been using rustoleum primer on my mustang, it seems to fill and sand nice, works for me. nomad is looking good. thumbs up

[@cranberry3273]

WOW THAT LOOKS A MILLION PERCENT BETTER ....... Love It ! Dan keep up the good work !

[@wreckerjonny6144]

Looks good from here.

[@raythomasson8660]

Hi Dan! One hint, if I may. Bare metal should always be coated first with Epoxy primer before any filler or 2k prime. I'm a long time follower and body man as well. I wish I was there to help. Still great work on your Chevy!!!

[@cjsbackyardrestorations5288]

It's looking great what a fantastic 👏 job

[@terryeustice5399]

It looks good Dan .Just seeing it 1 color makes a huge difference. Thank you for sharing!

[@kevinbourg1837]

That nomad has come a long way in a short amount of time good job

[@dreamawake1543]

The craftsmanship on this car is amazing! This car looks great!

[@heavymetalmadness666]

One thing often overlooked is the air from the compressor and it effects on a paint job. I used a turbine system for over 10 years, but that really just doesn't work well, more so trying to color match metalics that were sprayed with a typical gun. Now I run the 400 dollar desiccant dryer and filter set up at home and work. I switch the air hose on and off between the filtered and unfiltered coupler at home , but that isn't good , as there can be water or oil in the line from when it was being used without the filter system. Also I used nothing for a few years before the turbine, besides 1 water trap and you could see issues caused by moisture and oil right away and over time. I'm running a water trap on the unfiltered line at home ,and I just can't believe how much of a moisture problem I have. I did a small version of how the airline should be, but it doesn't work. Works in full scale at work, doesn't work at home. Might even work better at work if if had copper lines rather than cast iron pipes at work. 2000 dollars in materials just to have a air line issue doesn't make sense.... Budget paint I would use PPG Delfleet. I tend to end up with some runs, and others say the opposite, but it is a great paint for the money, and you can wet sand and buff if needed. Single stage paint doesn't mean it's garbage. Cheap base coat clear coats can fail faster than a higher quality single stage paint, and cheap clear can yellow overtime. Any clear really does the that though but throws another challenge to painters where now they were painted with water born paint. Some perfect matches can not be done sprayed with solvent based clear, and if so it will not last

[@builtbybo22]

Looking Great, Well on its way to final prep and paint!

[@kevinl.2291]

Looks great little more sanding and little more primer and she will be ready for paint. Keep on trucking. ✌️😎👍

[@t1259sw]

Always worth the time and energy to save a tri-five.

[@chuckeelhart1746]

Fine work Dan!

[@LeRoy-t5s]

Awesome, appreciate the music in the ff too

[@jeffvandeusen4260]

Getting tired of hot rods you used to make vids every day, but that’s a lot of work so cutting back is better for you not burning out Great work brother

[@captozone]

It looks really nice in comparison. You'll be able to see the highs and lows easier. You do great work Dan!

[@matttaylor373]

looks good all one color makes a huge deffrance keep pushing its looking like a real car now!!

[@greggonzalez7396]

Great video, great progress and the Nomad really looks fine in full primer. Each video shows how much progress you have made on this wagon. I think you should keep a log of time spent on each project. I am sure even you would be surprised .

[@nboldrini]

About that left front fender.....I made a 2" wide mold of the "bead" line out of Bondo when I widened the body on my T. There was an 8 inch gap where the new fiberglass was flat across the back where the original "bead" had been. I smeared Bondo on the area and slid the mold along a thin wood straight edge across the flat body. It took a few additional passes but one could not tell that it wasn't an original body line when finished. Good luck.

[@rajcam80]

AWESOME!!! I am going steal your trick with wooden gantry. Going to pull the body off the 1971 Pontiac GT-37 this yr! Thanks for the tips! Keep up the great work!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Nice! Be careful

[@rajcam80]

@@DDSpeedShop Will do! Glad I found your channel, it is a realization that things can be done if you put the time in! Thanks

[@davidhimeback9087]

They say if you feel it you will see it.. I'm with you Dan, I find it show the problem place's after you have in in primer...

[@harley0795]

Looks darn good Dan

[@williamroberts4049]

That looks great just wait till you get that Iris mist and white on it 😁👍

[@jeffmckinsey8769]

Looks great Dan. Nice work

[@jlletaw1954]

Car Looks Good Mr Dan 👍