FIRST EVER! 1966 Chevy 4 Door to 2 Door Conversion! - Budget Biscayne

[@gregpiecuch3802]

Alot of of guys just think go to the junkyard and find a rusted or wrecked 66 Biscayne to get parts from. Yeah, I don't think so, not even down South. If a yard gets a old car in they usually crush it right away.

[@DDSpeedShop]

👆 what this guy said haha

[@1980bwc]

Absolutely Greg. Its painful to even imagine how many absolute gems have been crushed over the years. The number of just tri-fives alone that have been crushed, has to be astronomical!

[@sallybrokaw6124]

Prolly find one on a farm in Kansas. Mr. Goodpliers, his bud Joe or Silas from Adventures Made From Scratch might have a Biscayne. Silas doesn't care what it is he'll put it in the masher.AL B.

[@gregpiecuch3802]

@@sallybrokaw6124 Yep, I saw Silas crush a nice mercury cougar. I unsubscribed from his channel asap!

[@brianhaw9398]

I was thinking maybe another Winnipeg(ish) youtuber,Penny's hotrods and customs. They have a large stash of parts cars. Or so it seems. They go to some of the cruise nights Dan goes to.

[@Mr62biscayne]

The price for 4 door Biscaynes just went up.

[@BareRoseGarage]

lololololololol

[@donaldhalls2189]

That's good isn't it? unless you're trying to buy, all the best

[@jonathancabral5107]

I turned my 67 impala 4 door into a 2 door , and put a split bench seat in the front out of a chevelle ! When I was 28 back in 2008 👍

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

OMG!!!! Why?????? 😭😭😭

[@TheSaxon25]

@@kimberlywilliams9757 because hot rods why

[@RS-qp4bp]

@@kimberlywilliams9757 Why? they don't have children. If they want a four door they'll probably buy a mini van... Which is when I'll stop watching the channel. LOL

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

@@kimberlywilliams9757 4 doors are hideously ugly.main reason

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

@@TheSaxon25 There are such things as 4 Dr hotrods believe it or not. Yes, 2 drs are worth more, but a classic is a classic no matter if it's 2dr or 4dr.

[@jeffripper7234]

Awesome job , 2 door , is way cooler , like n it , big block will be killer also , roll on 👍👍👍

[@charlesherrick7400]

2 Door Biscayne with 4 on the floor...was the most favored on the streets and race day.

[@jimlarkin559]

Good to see another 4 door to 2 door conversion , love to see how you go about working through the problems, can't wait to see it finished ,great job

[@79tazman]

It may be a 2 door after but the vin never lies because it will always be a 4 door

[@longjohn77]

@@79tazman who cares?

[@williamcole464]

Did you notice that Danny does all this work by the seat of his pants? I think his work is outstanding.

[@williamcole464]

@@longjohn77 Amen Brother, you own a car, it's yours, and no one has a right to complain. I personally love what he does. Think how many people can now be inspired to go for the gold on their dreams. Keep on keeping on.

[@RitzyTrailer]

@@79tazman Indeed. If it was a junkyard wreck, I probably wouldn't mind so much - but this is a travesty. I can't watch anymore. Skills are skills, but this is just dumb. Ugh.

[@Richard4616]

Looks better than expected. I’m with you on this project. You have a good eye for modification. The four door was cool, but making it a two was taking it to a new level. Much sweeter of a ride. You didn’t cut up two cars to make it happen. Shout out from Dayton O. Keep renovating them relics.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

Major improvement. I don't see how anyone can still not see how much cooler a coupe is compared to a sedan, especially after seeing this before and after.

[@WhiteTrashMotorsports]

A post car is a 2 door sedan, but yeah it does look better than a 4 door.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

@@WhiteTrashMotorsports I don't give a rip what auto makers are claiming these days. There's no such thing as a 2 door sedan and there's no such thing a 4 door coupe. A 2 door is a coupe and a 4 door is a sedan. Anything else are lies.

[@robertutech1685]

Dan, when you do your modifications, it reminds me of how Gene Winfield works. I watched him do a top chop at a car show. It's all by eye! He was talking to the people watching. And he kept repeating, "if it looks good, move on"!

[@jonathontaylor8861]

The 3 door would be hilarious, great for passenger pick up / drop off!

[@gavindesjarlais6981]

I like the 3 door conversion like the 90s ford extended cab trucks

[@classic_cars8713]

Leave a doggie door on passenger side

[@pikehunter23750]

I like this idea as well. BUT..... I would love to see the drinker side back door as a suicide door!

[@donaldseidel3566]

You make everything you do seem so easy. Whatever it is you're doing, KEEP doing it. Looking good

[@chadmccolm6544]

When your done with that biscayne no one will know it was a 4 door changed to a 2 door. Like watching your videos.

[@RIPSRIDES57]

Gives it a coupe look love it. Well it stayed 4 door longer than I thought it would

[@CrazyWillie01]

4-2dr Biscaine looks sweet of ya ask me with the big block , You’ll be the only kid on yer block with one like it ! Which makes it unique and Awesome, and Yours Bud nice work

[@thman6453]

Looks great 👍 and I wasn't saying leave it a 3 door just do it for 1 showing to see how many people actually catch it

[@brentlotspeich4425]

Cool as usual. I would definitely cruise it around town one time as a three door just for giggles.

[@edwardberwind8544]

Without a doubt this project is the ballsiest thing you have ever done. You should be applauded for your intuitive skills. Well done my man well done.

[@rumblesspeedshop-inrustwet1061]

I’m definitely a four door guy but I’m excited to see how this turns out!

[@thebigpicture2032]

I’m ok with either but give the nod to conversions, especially Dan’s. Just cool watching it happen.

[@CarsandCats]

Great job! You have serious metal working skills.

[@christianheidt5733]

I would have left it a 4 door, but I admire ur tenacity, & now I'm in the 2 door lane also, looking great, props 2 u! Looking 4ward to the build 👍 & Thx 4 sharing!

[@jeremydinan5766]

“THIS IS S PRETTY GOOD POWER STANCE I HAVE” 🤣👊🏻 Your builds are awesome.

[@TheTubeTube2]

That worked very well Dan - sort of flowed into place! Well… as ever you made it look that way.

[@michaelhuddleston9262]

Dan I did this 4 door to a 2 door conversion on a 62 bel air and I used 2 door hard top jams and cut the 4 door top of the post to connect it to the top. You got this!

[@Poppas_fun_on_wheels]

Hell yeah!!!!!! I love that you did a LONG video and one side done right at the beginning thumb nail

[@grberendzenproductions312]

You masterfully used the remainder of the window post to create the curved stop for the door! Now just skin to the cut edge of the former back door and you're there! You've obviously done this kind of thing before!

[@sallybrokaw6124]

Dan, Dad had a Biscayne 66 station wagon as a daily driver. He bought it used.250 six banger and 3 on the tree. Very solid car. Hauled my brother's stuff home from UC Cincinnati. I helped Dad tear it down for a valve job. This was when I was in 7th or 8th grade.ALB.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

this makes me cry a little as i had a rough 68 impala two door and a somewhat mint 68 4 door when i was 14-15 but mig didnt exist yet (at least in my world in the 70s) and my skills were pretty low.......you somewhat fullfilled my childhood dreams.....thanks Dan

[@UncleRobsGarage]

I love it once again you're taking a pile of garbage and making it something useful

[@matthewrabitoy2970]

Nice look Dan I love the look of the car now a lot better

[@bernierezny8156]

You are the maker of 4 to 2 conversion wizard ✨️

[@lyricaldreamer84]

Dude, it just amazes me the pure old school talent you have, and your way of looking at things. You're taking my childhood cars, modifying them, and instead of either saying "that can't be done"... or "Throw money at it".. you find away, and make it look doable! Thanks for what you do!

[@daveschannel2027]

“I’m going to save these doors for a later on” 😂 I knew you wouldn’t be able to wait!! Looking good.

[@moosekoot6331]

Dan, you will have to fix the squeak in the door. Excited for the build. You got it

[@Rastapirate1]

1966 2 door big block biscuit looks totally badass

[@Billestlà]

Awesome video. Your good Dan! And a natural teacher as well.

[@gregpiecuch3802]

Looks great! I like how the supervisor pulls up in his Mercedes convertible.

[@ANOCKS]

Dan the 66 looks great and is coming along really nice.Just want to mention that your teaching and explanation skills have really accelerated and makes for a very interesting and enjoyable video watch. That Biscayne is going to be a very desirable automobile once the big block is installed. 4 speed please!

[@davecarey7452]

You summed it up best with straight-ish. I’m willing to bet that some of your viewers are already on the hunt for Biscaynes.

[@Zazu2You]

How cool is that, Mur pulling up in the Merc!! Sweet!! The 2-door conversion is gonna be awesome. A little more tinkering with the post, hey? Cheers!!

[@julesknight9504]

Dan the project is coming along week. You should be happy. You can pretty much do the 2 door post with any sedan that came out in 2 and 4 doors. What you do is very inspiring. Thanks buddy. Stay safe. Jules Australia.

[@chasevans7171]

Love your no fear structural adventures. When you said "the rear quarter windows may be plexiglas", my heart jumped. Original trade name. Not lexan or perspex the imposters. My grandad was one of the chemists that developed it at rohm and haas back in the day. They sent him and my nan a fortnum and Mason hamper every Christmas for 20+ years after he retired. Nice people.

[@dennisbrown2571]

Fantastic job on that post!!! The way you think thru problems is a gift.

[@PAUL-1961.]

Dan that car is starting to look great,keep it up great content

[@kitt7219]

Man you rock! Excited about this project, Dan. Keep it up, bud.

[@staceyrenner5418]

I wasn't opposed to the 2 door conversion, but I thought a 4 door big block Biscayne would be cool as hell. Now that I see it, I'm 100% behind the conversion. Great job man!

[@purepony]

Everyone suddenly likes four doors but try selling one and you’ll understand why 2 doors rule the market.

[@josephfine3394]

Dan, a big block 4 gear Bisquick is just about as cool as a '55! It's worth all the work. The "look" really is everything! And, Lexan windows are relatively easy to make and attach. One thing at a time...

[@drewfausett5388]

YEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS CUTTIN IT UP!!! "This is a pretty good powerstance I have" - indeed Dan, indeed.

[@frankfurther3828]

Well hats off to you, Coupe Creator Dan. You are now a true pioneer and because of you many tri-six mordors will live to drive another day as coupes.

[@gman2974]

Definitely an interesting project and thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@andye7389]

I was skeptical about cutting it up but it looks amazing so far.

[@69CutlassKen]

Dan I have been a subscriber for awhile now. Even though your methods are unconventional most of the time hahaha! I like the fact you think on your feet to get it done. Also your not afraid of what others think or say. Good for you!!!!! Just keep doing what you're doing. Keep the faith brother! looking good so far!

[@bobshope9035]

Well said Kan! My thoughts exactly!!

[@BareRoseGarage]

totally agree

[@RustyZipper]

I liked the camper mirrors on the car but apparently I was the only one 🤣

[@longjohn77]

@@RustyZipper I believe you were lol

[@fromthebeginningofvankind28]

Now it's a cool ride! It transforms the 66 from grandpa's family sedan to JR's cool Hot Rod. Great Vid and great fab work Dan.

[@rogerarmstrong8893]

Dan you are absolutley fearless. Rear view mirrors are onley for sissy's at DD's Speed Shop.

[@farouksydow4714]

Keep up the great work from your fan all the way from Cape Town south Africa 🇿🇦

[@marksanders1942]

Yes. Love it. Awesome project. You have mad skills

[@icerazar713]

I've never actually watched a conversion like this. This is pretty cool to see.

[@rickb6284]

now, you've got everyones attention for sure! very cool project.

[@jameskisor8632]

It looks great don't let anyone tell you different. At the end of the day it's your car so it doesn't matter what other people think but I think it looks amazing....

[@waynedeloach5289]

Love jt! You have a gift, it's like what a artist would do. They don't measure either.

[@FARGuICEhole]

Dan you're the man..... I truly enjoy these videos excellent work

[@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting]

At first I was like nooooo can't cut up a 4 door. But then I soon changed my mind , your doing a awesome job. And it's a credit to you. Nice work. If I tackled that I would end up with a huge mess.

[@AJsHotRodsNrepairs]

Whenever I'm doing custom measurements for customer job. Secret weapon is seamstress tape. Works great over goofy shapes

[@littleredchevy9431]

I like the fact you are different and doing different instead of doing what everyone else do

[@macobond1393]

The window bar is spot on it looks just like the ones in my two-door

[@kevtom1686]

Such a great explainer that I’m gonna pickup same model car that’s been setting for 25 yrs and give this a shot. Thank you.

[@markince656]

I will have to admit, that car looks sharp, a real hot rod. Love how you can make any car into your dream.

[@nstooge]

I really enjoy watching a person with your skills. You have the knowledge and skills developed for years of experience. Thank you…

[@rodrigomacchiavello8960]

I was thinking that since you invested time and hours of work in it, it deserves an agreed paint, a good patina, black rims with central hubcaps... (Rally wheel type or dog dish) Build a nice Sunday car, for go to mass, looking defenseless, but when accelerating you hear the growl of the beast!!!! a wolf in sheep's clothing!!!! Congratulations 💪🏻 it's looking great 😀, greetings from South America!!!!

[@randyellis3116]

NO FEAR. YOU HAVE NO FEAR. And you teach us all amazing things about changing the look of a car. Chip Foose better watch out.

[@lesterlesabre4326]

Didn't think I would like it, but it actually looks great.

[@agcacustoms2852]

The early boxy Chevy II/Novas are easy to make a 4 door to 2 door with the post cars. You need the inner support and pillar and basically the 2 door doors, if you have a donor car for the support structure it can be done easy.

[@matthewbegin3462]

You. Could probably make a living with the way prices of 2 doors these days.

[@3MonkeysGarage]

I am just bottled up wanting to tell you to go look at my channel 58 conversion on that door post and how I dealt with the rear windows. I was literally 3 days into re sculpting the passenger side (and had a good more days to finish) when I went out and found a crushed up 2 door and got the posts and inner panels with the window mechs. the 58 is very similar in design structurally to the one you have here. You will be so glad you did if you can find you a donor for these parts. the lower post on the 2 door is a simple panel and not a folded up mess of mild steel. The window channel comes down at a rearward angle as opposed to straight down. Donor will save you at least a week, make door repairs in the future easy and make glass a simple order.

[@Iamthathillbilly]

I will never understand the obsession with two door cars because I love 4 doors, but that said, I love how you always make it work somehow and aren't afraid to just start cutting and figure it out

[@DDSpeedShop]

I'll never understand the obsession with 4 doors haha. Agree to disagree.

[@Iamthathillbilly]

@@DDSpeedShop I just love having 4 doors to use 😅 my dad had a bunch of 2 door cars when I was a kid and I always hated climbing into the back. I don't disagree that 2 doors make better hotrods though

[@ConcreteGuy313]

Dan keep doing what you love doing!!!

[@scottwho7976]

Hi Dan, just a suggestion for future endeavors regarding the "door screw dilemma". Just take and weld a nut to the head of the screws and use a socket or a wrench to bust em out. Also, if you have access to the 2dr "B" pillar; I'd use it if at all possible. Just my 2 cents worth. Keep up the great work and inspirational videos.

[@Opigoink]

Dan, good job. Love the 2 dr chevys with big V8's in them

[@daviddamico4288]

I am impressed with how it looks Dan nice work..

[@suewatson1912]

This is bringing lots of memories back of my first car, a1966 4-door belair. It wasn't the coolest car in the high school parking lot but I did my best to make it cool. 100psi in the air shocks, L-60-15 Big Boss 60's tires and a Thrush muffler just past the crossover pipe. Thanks for your amazing content, and keep on hacking.

[@paulmiller1618]

Love to see a mini tub to bring up the overall tuffness of the build. Get work 💪 👍👍👍👍

[@richlancaster80]

my hero most people say i can,t ,you just geter done.keep on truckin

[@413x398]

When I take my four-door to the cruise-in, it gets much more attention than those dime-a-dozen two-doors.

[@mediumjumbo7484]

Ive been binge watching this channel . I need to find me another old Chevy ;)

[@juanpalos3657]

Like the two door conversion I think it’s gonna be awsome when it’s all said n done. Keep up the great work big shout out to you from Mexico.

[@ksokie63]

Hey Dan 👋, it's looken good . Can't wait to get to see the next video on the 2 door conversion. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@N1TOOM]

I like it better! I had a light blue 66 tudor Biscayne in college. Straight 6, three in the tree. Loved it, but sold it. The interior was light blue and mint. Good job!

[@s10issues84]

I thought that was a bad idea... that really looks good! Guess a few door deleats under your belt has helped! Congrats!

[@UncleStevie8er]

Anti-4dr guy here. I'm liking the 2dr conversion. Ingenuity in action. (good film by the way).

[@kshsghahah5631]

I'll take my 1965 Chevelle 4 door anyday!!!

[@1956fink]

I was one who commented leave it a more door but so far it looks cool. I never should have doubted you my friend. 2 doors rule.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks buddy!

[@edpoell2876]

Dan I believe this build will put you well over 100K subscribers, a lot of people are wondering what to do with all these left over four doors. 4 door cars are cheaper and generally in much better shape because the car was lovingly cared for by some old fella and never driven too hard. 2 doors are usually driven into the ground by younger hot rod enthusiasts and when the body starts to rot away they tend to just get patched with filler and fiberglass.

[@glennnickerson8438]

So is this the 100K Giveaway car?!! 😆

[@francisrizzo1529]

Cutting the post out, welding back in pieces of it, sparks flying everywhere, doesn't even take the seats or the blanket covers, DD is the Man!

[@DDSpeedShop]

I like to live dangerously haha

[@vintagemetalgarage]

I love watching a master at work. That looks awesome.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks buddy!

[@bramblecino]

True hot rodding man!! Not some 100k over restored rich man’s toy. Your fab work is expertise! Although I kinda like the old 4 doors

[@thehoule70]

Looking good Dan good work !!! Love the 2 doors

[@jack002tuber]

I like it. Keep going. I have to think this was done before. The car was a grandpa car and is now becoming a hot rod. I could not own and drive a four door like this, but love it as a two door.

[@craigcaggiano431]

Nice work on the conversion. Looking forward the seeing how you tie the back door inner structure to the Post

[@timrobertson299]

this is coming along well. better than I expected. the side glass should be able to be cut down by an automotive glass company since they can make replacement windows for some applications on sight,.

[@ksduathlete]

Wow man, better looking than I expected

[@garymccord4277]

Dan you can do it and you have. Go Buddy knock it a home run. 454 big block 2 door Biscayne just what the Dr ordered.

[@dand3975]

This conversion is so Cool. I was unaware 2 and 4 door cars had the same wheels base. The 4 door cars appeared to be longer. Everything sold today is 4 door, the manufacturer sure have gotten lazy by not offering the new cars with a "chopped down" to 2 door coupes option.

[@johnsuchyj5293]

My first thought was for you to leave the car as a 4 door. But I always enjoy watching your 2 door conversions. Especially this one since you have to tweak what you normally do. I’m fascinated with your fabrication skills.