Total Disaster! 305 Small Block DOESN'T FIT! What Now?

[@DNF-zi4tr]

Evidence of a talented mechanic is the ability to fabricate - problem solve - use parts on hand and assemble a running vehicle without going to the bank. Terrific content from a couple who know how to have fun one of the best sites out there.

[@mzaccagnini7179]

I Agree!😊

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Honestly, Dan, My man, for a 305 powered driver, manifolds and dual exhaust with decent mufflers.

[@jonahguitarguy]

Agree

[@alanwalker1698]

Agreed

[@donhorner6019]

Yup

[@deerespetes8849]

Can't argue with that. I said it before Dan your not building a gasser!

[@kevinl.2291]

Dan you weren’t kidding this car is a nice shape. I couldn’t believe how clean it was underneath of it. Definitely got a good one here. Loving it. 👍😎✌️

[@andreasfiska7066]

Putting smallblocks in old chevys will never get old 😀 Keep doing your thing 😀

[@marekkonarzewski4543]

If you’re winter driving this I would go with chassis headers and keep your fender wells - keep all that winter road crap out of your engine bay

[@DudesWithWrenches]

Really coming together

[@mzaccagnini7179]

You guys work great together. Love these videos!😊😊😊

[@CrazyWillie01]

Gotta love This Guy, I know I do and impatiently Waite for the next video . But a whole video of lining up cars for family would suck lol

[@charlesledbetter1912]

Love Tri Fives. I was born in 1953. Had plenty of them growing up. They were my favorite hotrods. Grew up with them. Lots of my friends had them in all modified aspests.We use to race them on ice plant road. Great memories.

[@LelandAvants-w1g]

Dan you remind me of the way we had to do things when I was younger. Love it. I feel much better watching someone else having some of the same irritations I had. Sorry. Lol

[@hammacks4]

I'm laughing over here! My husband said 'Yea grab the pricess auto screwdriver, instead of the craftsman. It's more sketchy. Then Dan says he is using the princess auto screwdriver!!!😂😅😂. You kids make us laugh! Keep up the good work! ❤

[@kevinwright1551]

Awesome job on getting the 305 small block in the 55 Chevy. Keep up the great work.

[@FinalFinishDetail]

Dan and Danie, I know i comment all the time but I do love this channel and try to thank you every time I watch. Keep it going. I've never owned a tri 5, but love them, as for for fender well headers, I say run manifolds on this 4 door, but it's your hot rod and you build it the way you two want. Cheers from Maine!

[@BryanHarris-e4k]

Way to entertain the masses Dan and Danny. By the way I am an East Coaster enough said.

[@jasoncooper3116]

My vote would be for the ram horns, but anything is fine. I'm just thankful for you and Dani. Y'all are great!

[@edalaniz6431]

Dan, just wanted to Thank you, cause I had a situation with my 1950 Chevy and I thought to myself, how would Dan do it !?!? So, I went to a Ratchet strap & Bingo, it worked !!!!!!! So, again thank you and I love your show.... Ur bud from Mission, in deep South Texas. Good night

[@kennyguillotte1881]

No fender well headers.

[@Jdwescott]

Unless,,,he 2 door converts it.

[@Bobsteven881]

The four door is a pretty nice car no butchery two-door conversion

[@nogarage_garage]

Don't own a tri-five, nor will I probably ever own one. Not here for the cars, I'm here for the "Dan here" and everything that comes after it.

[@buttweldercanuck]

Good stuff kids....I'm nineteen again, pullin' 265's and powerglides out of any 55 within 5 miles of Calgary. What a life that was, and here you are doin' it!

[@benshore7357]

Good times 🎉 fit like a glove 🎉

[@ralphhayward5693]

Seeing this video out there was a pleasant surprise. (Every 2 days now.) I know you love your tri5's but a little variety once in a while is nice, like your Chevelle back in Winterpeg. Love you guys 🇨🇦

[@carlmandjik6520]

Love these videos!! Won’t be long and you will be getting as many views as little grip garage !!!! 👍👍🤣🤣

[@paulmorris273]

On a Tri- Five frame the holes for factory motor mounts , the forward holes ( further apart ) are for the V8 . The holes further back ( closer together ) were for the 6 cylinder . I'm still using the factory front mounts ( 327 and 5 speed in a 55 Chev ) .

[@marvinm9408]

That is going to be a great looking 55 with out a lot of work. Great job.

[@shanewright6958]

Here we go again. It’s time for another great video 👍👍

[@garyb.4080]

Come on, man, us internet warriors, love you! Proud of you young man! You know, Dan we ran points in the 60s, and made them work, it was a big deal to put a dual point distributor in our cars,you’re not going for a lot of horse pressure there, that distributor will work fine!

[@markstangsn9518]

Dan I think you should keep the 305 stock and keep it for a reliable grocery getter and hate to say it but even a quiet muffler 👍🏻

[@coyboybc]

Still waiting for Dan to actually pull the tool cart up to the car he is working on! 😂

[@matthewschneider2089]

Dude!! Still watching!!✌️

[@billclark6218]

Kudos on patience.

[@Timothyking1971]

Your such an inspiration to me and my wife

[@Zazu2You]

Very calming to watch you put a motor in a Tri-Five Chevy. Nice work, Dan. Cheers!! 😊

[@NH1969GOAT]

Ask Danni to get yourself a load leveler for your birthday.... makes life much easier!!

[@charlesledbetter1912]

I wish you would build a tri five gasser from the 60's and 70's. Even that I know they are not practical. But very cool and fun.

[@leftyoverton4347]

It’s not the cars fault Dan! 😏😂

[@ronaldfarmer1208]

One more thing. Your on a roll now lad . Looking good!

[@Robert-ni6ut]

Chevy looking good can't wait for the first start up with fender well headers ❤

[@bryceonysko6479]

Smokey do what your heart desires you got this😀😀😀😀😀😀🤩🤩🤩

[@BillDarragh-j3p]

Dan, I’ve watched you do 2 door conversations. More doors, wagons. A gasser, dodge, destroy a sedan delivery even made a roster 57. BUT, you haven’t made a El Camino. When can we expect a tri five El Camino?

[@jeffmooers2174]

We DARE you Dan!

[@CarDocBabaPhilipo]

Chassis headers get my vote. I know the fitting issues can be a bear but that’s such a clean body and if you wrap where necessary it can work nicely 😅

[@piranha79velasq62]

When dan cant get it in just let Danielle guide you fits right in its spot 👍😁😃😎💯 lesson learned dan lol😅

[@jaymiller2213]

Thanks for keeping the vids a reasonable length to watch thes 2 and 3 hrs vidyas can be a bear!

[@My2ndtimearound]

Watching you and Dani sure beats the 6:00 news. Thanks for the 4door update.

[@615theBuzzard]

DD Speed Shop!! 👌👌

[@roymceachin7409]

Those tube heaters are the bomb . It can be 20 below zero outside and the floor will be warm . I had one up north. And I lived in the garage working on stuff or even just to get away from someone 😂

[@konradweniger3141]

Dan I like my cars on wheel dolly’s so they are a little higher and move side to side and front to back when needed. As far as the cherry picker change to hitch instead of bolts quicker,drill a hole on chain end so so you can hang the chain over the top without sliding off use another hitch pin.add more thru hole in between factory holes on adjustable tube.

[@richardoswalt1009]

All my cars have stock manifolds they don't leak good pipes and mufflers sounds great, but of course you love the aggravation of headers.

[@chuckschultz7028]

Consider modifying the engine hoist so the outriggers fit inside the wheels of a tri-five. Might also build a drop in bracket to go in between the outriggers to suit a bottle jack that could lift the frame a bit when needed to wiggle a motor into final position. A carb lift bracket with tilt adjust might also help. If you can't quit tri-fives, why not tool up to make working on them less of a hassle?

[@stacetriebwasser6425]

Yes, finally, some real-life television!!!!

[@darrencolbeth5119]

Hey those LT-1 valve covers hanging on the wall would look really nice on that 305 motor your putting in that 55

[@carolinabeacher1558]

for those who care or want to learn something, back in the day they actually made a 4 bolt main 305 aka 5.0. i bought one from a boat shop thinking it was a 350 but it was in fact a 305. i wasnt as disappointment as one might have been cause i learned a lesson and had a rare engine.

[@Musclecarcustomgarage]

If you'd be interested, we have a 66 factor 350hp 327. Also, have rebuilt 4speeds be bad ass in the 55

[@donh8973]

Hope it work out.and it's good😊

[@MH-pw1rq]

Line the driveway with all your junk for the family visit, too funny !

[@nicklutz61]

Fenderwell headers on that "weaky" 305? Come on Dan.... Put the old rams horns on it, slap it together, and get it driving before the bad weather arrives.

[@jeffmooers2174]

...and don't forget the snowplow! Go HotRod PlowerTour 2025!

[@rexkean]

Ooh! Arby's sounds good!

[@AnthonyRumbaugh]

Run the manifolds or chassis headers .. put the fender well headers on the spliced up 2 door with no inner wheel wells...

[@xozindustries7451]

Getting there! I was surprised you didn’t take the 350 out of the car you’re two door swapping if you’re going to sell it I’d send it down the road with the 305

[@rockysplace6012]

Yay time for a DD speed shop video

[@stevekitowski686]

Use the stock headers Dan.....love that 55! Modelmania....Steve

[@1944chevytruck]

GOOD JOB!

[@rickchristner1722]

Looking good guys

[@charleshewitt3026]

Reminds me of early 70s when I was on highschool I had a 55 and a 57 2dr hdtp changing cams on weekends drag racing at night with my buddies I love tri 5s thanks buddy

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Can't wait for tomorrow's video!

[@tomlappin9657]

Great , waiting for the 55 to drive again

[@johnkranz4004]

Shaping up nicely Dan and Dani

[@sallystokes1277]

Please never stop with the tri 5s, this is why you get the views & Danny she's a sweetheart!

[@PaulPreston-qw1yg]

Regular headers you have dual exhaust cross member less work on it . Great job

[@jeremyTallen1]

The name of the Canadian retail chain Princess Auto comes from the location of its original store, on Princess Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba

[@rustyrods8535]

I’ve always over looked the pre seventies four door cars because I thought they weren’t cool , but now days all two door cars are very over priced at any condition . I looked at a four door Galaxie 500 that was in amazing condition , better yet it’s priced a third less and runs and drives. I think your on to something D&D Speed shop cool cruising on a budget.

[@TheBuick40]

Are you going to bring your other cars to the new place? I Miss the old shop.

[@brianbirdsong7766]

Being a little gutless 305, just run the ram horns and send it.

[@BudFranks-fu9ye]

Looking good guys 👍💯

[@CarlMudge-d2l]

It'll be fine . . . Send her 😊

[@stealthbuilder]

Give it to it Dan!

[@tork62077]

I hope it’s getting fender well headers!!!!!

[@treetop.garage]

Great video ..hope it doesn't knock too bad 😄

[@br549200]

Hey from Missouri

[@MyHairyChin]

Here for when you line the driveway with all the rusty treasures

[@stewblair6190]

It Fits!

[@JakeWeddle-zo4xv]

Another awesome video. Great work Dan and Dani!!

[@bensymington5550]

❤❤ I love your videos, awesome content😊

[@shartne]

Just get it running like it is and drive it. Its all ready to go you dont have to spend more money except for the water neck to get that pointed correctly. If you take out the fenders slush and snow will just ravage the whole engine while your driving and possible corrode everything up so it wont run. Get it running and modifi it later to all that cool stuff. Its a nice four door I have seen is a while pretty good actually. I really like it like it is. You can change up next summer or maybe never. Someone would probably buy it just like that. Paint the rest of it with the white Krylon it looks fantastic on the video I love it and the shad off it dont matter really its all good. Touch up the rockers with more of that cool paint. It deserves it. Such a cherry car it is so good it should stay original.

[@StewWarner]

Helpful hint; getting a proper sling for engine r&r will be helpful for you.

[@josephfine3394]

Fits nice after all! I wonder if the original front-mount plate for the 265 and early 283 was easier to work with?? But who even has those anymore...

[@fred7854]

Hey Dan, Just saying....If Danielle.was my old lady? I don't think I could ever get mad around her or at her. It seems that Everytime something isn't going right, she turns it around to be funny. No matter what it is. In many of your videos you are getting pissed, we can tell by the look on your face Dan, and the next second Danielle will say something and make you laugh. You have to laugh when she does because her laugh is contagious. You have to love this woman. Love your videos, Danielle, all your builds and all the cars. Take care and be safe.

[@randyjoy527]

My favourite UTube Classic Cars couple.

[@SteveTheCanadian]

You again?.... Thank god. Sunday was starting to get borring 😅😂. Oh hey 👋 loving the videos guys! Iv noticed so many more tri 5's on marketplace since you guys came to Alberta 😂😂

[@donaldleen933]

Keep the inner fenders and the four doors!

[@FreeburgCustomMotorsports]

I know from experience those jump packs only like to charge with there original cord. Tried a different cord once and it would not charge.

[@raylovins2188]

Be on the road before you know it good job

[@CrazyWillie01]

No fender wells , this is a cruiser nice and Quiet duel exhaust

[@bradleymckay365]

Looks like you put the motor mounts on the wrong side.

[@My2ndtimearound]

I agree, flip the engine brackets side to side.

[@gregorygibson5455]

Hello Dan n Dani

[@jamesf4405]

Dan, Daniel my brother! No fenderwell headers if you're leaving it a 4-door. Great video! Signed - Your friend, Cancer guy! 😊

[@pugliesesspeedshop]

Coulda gone with some flexi-hoses... Just to make Mortske happy!!

[@Toadhill1957]

What’s the color of spray paint is on it love the color

[@Jim-ic2of]

Engine fittment is MINT !😊

[@scootermcd5756]

I always wonder why people put coolant in motors for first starts.. seems like half the time it winds up on the shop floor. I always go with H2O for the test.

[@shartne]

why cant you just turn the neck the opisite direction to line up with the rad? the hose will compensate I think? maybe? just for a test get the correct one next weekend or something we dont want it to pop off that would be terrible. could cut the neck at the base and turn it just perfectly to fit. Depends on your ablilties to get not to leak. A heliarc welder would be nice to have, only cost money you can mod your welder to do it with some miller parts. We use to use miller for our art foundry I used to work at many years ago.