Great Dane Puppy Prep, Cruising the Nova and Rear Suspension on the T

[@patrickharrand]

Thanks for the Ride-along with the Nova and sharing your Garage time with us Dan.

[@paul2466]

you are a really great builder, love watching you make something so cool from scratch, thanks for sharing!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks for watching

[@testy1976]

Man, I could watch an hour long video just of you speeding through the streets in the Nova - I LOVE it! 😍

[@jimmyturner3715]

Dannys laugh is so infectious. And the Nova sounded so good through stereo system.

[@Zazu2You]

Nice work!! Sorry about whacking your arm. With all the work you've been doing I'm surprised it hasn't happened more often. The Model "T" is really coming together. The rear suspension is pretty cool. Getting close to 20,000 subscribers. That's exciting!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

getting there! thanks man!

[@RandBLSWorld]

It’s looking great. The small setbacks are always part of the process. Your ability to power through is why I enjoy watching your channel.

[@a9323hj]

Love the sound of that Nova winding out when your driving it. Good videos. Keep up the good work.

[@patricknash1198]

Boy you do not mess around...love the videos because you can see fast progress...love the can do attitude even doing alot by yourself...thanks and best wishes from Minnesota...

[@DDSpeedShop]

I appreciate that

[@rong4189]

“...three yards...” My favorite line. Great choice!

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha same

[@classiccarrebuilds2771]

That nova is awesome, and the T is a credit to all your hard work

[@DDSpeedShop]

Much appreciated

[@The_Performance_Laboratory]

That license plate is pure awesome!

[@georgew.morrowiii118]

Good progress and the SS Nova looks and sounds like a fun ride

[@randyburdick5951]

Man, love your nova, the ride you took us on brought back some memories, thanks!

[@martinmayhem7122]

Great quarantine work Dan - loved the cruise in the Nova - she sounds great!

[@Will_my65gmc]

The T is coming along nicely. I'm excited for Steve to get his new toy. Lenny is so cute. I like your Nova, sounds great!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks!

[@jeffsweeney6613]

Nova is a beast.... Looks like so much fun to drive...

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah its a fun hotrod

[@DavidPerez-cd9tu]

Great weather here in so Cal as well hot rod time outdoors and enjoying it great video always a pleasure to watch and see you guys! 🍻

[@harrycatrell1471]

Very cool! I like it that you made mention of Jonathan W in a previous video, too! You guys, plus Matt @ IronTrap Garage, and the Halfass Garage videos are making this pandemic experience at least a bit more tolerable! Onward, thru 'da fog!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Very cool!

[@jsilverssilvers9107]

Enjoyed the cruise around town

[@Sludge73]

Love the shock mounts. Great use of the shaft.

[@dordor718]

Just love the sound of cars with headers......

[@DDSpeedShop]

agreed haha

[@lannyyoung9701]

MacGyvered those shocks. Great solution.

[@jensenhealey907efi]

Ceramic coatings on new headers BEFORE installing them really is a good thing to do. The ceramic coating prevents rust AND improves performance (keeping heat in the exhaust improves flow) and cuts down on heat transferred to other stuff in the engine compartment Win, Win, Win all around

[@unclerick8224]

Very. Creative solution to your rear shock issue. The nova sounds sweet! Congratulations on finding T.P.!

[@DDSpeedShop]

ood day! haha

[@tomholz9928]

I love your ingenuity and creativity with the shocks! Good luck with the Great Dane, they are wonderful dogs.Definitely a win/win!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks! im pretty excited

[@johnk2126]

Looks like a beautiful day out. Love the nova!

[@markpro96]

Always a BIG thumbs up for you my friend! Love how the Nova sounds and the Rock a Billy music. Perfecto!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks man! really appreciate all the support!

[@davidcraddock7011]

Dani enjoyed the power of the Nova and the shifts, she seemed so excited, hope you were able to get her home quick and calm her down.

[@johnnystallings8367]

You’re doing a great job man! I look forward to every video! Keep it up!

[@N-Scale]

Loved the romp in the Nova

[@garymccord4277]

That Nova has a sweet sound going through the gears I WOULD GIVE IT A++++++

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i dig it

[@paulwhite9076]

Always look forward to seeing your videos love the Nova take care

[@shanewright6958]

The T is one step closer.. Great job and video 👍👍🇨🇱

[@chicagovasko]

Dan I hope your arm feels better man you can drive that car good I was admiring your strong yet not obnoxious way of driving man that car sounds great and that transmission sound strong too thanks for posting

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah its a fun car to drive

[@deanchenry]

Original princess auto was on panet rd. It was a cool old building. You could buy ammo boxes and surplus military stuff.

[@DDSpeedShop]

love that place

[@gljarheadj2083]

It is really looking good man! I think you are going to love it when your done.

[@Vet-7174]

Good idea for the shocks 🖒🖒

[@geoffprobert2506]

looking good Geoff

[@benrandomly2016]

You can bolt flat bar across the springs to hold them or use J bolts. I have done both on offroad vehicles I have built.

[@DDSpeedShop]

good call!

[@benrandomly2016]

@@DDSpeedShop Thank you.

[@larrycain6425]

👍love the grown of the nova

[@robmccabe8736]

Sounds like the Nova like those new Jets

[@brentcrawford7609]

Coming right along! Nova sounds good and seems to like the new jets

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah can slick

[@richardsumner4214]

EVERY BODY HAS CRAPY DAYS !!! IT WILL WORK OUT ! THANKS DAN !!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks man! gotta power though

[@davidconley3610]

Nova sounds really good!

[@punkbloater]

Love the Nova! Clever solution to the rear suspension problem, the T rocks! 🤘🏼

[@richardsutton3252]

Loving the old T. So cool you're getting a Great Dane, I can honestly say, having a rescued one. They are such great dogs. Cant wait to see the puppy 😊😎

[@DDSpeedShop]

im pretty excited!

[@64C10Claymore]

Love the Nova , I had a '69 SS same color , 300 HP 327ci , only had a 3 speed , still was fun

[@stevelydem7976]

My 69ss only came with 3spd to but still fun

[@dustinedwards8854]

That’s nova sounds like one hell of a fun driver

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah its a blast to cruise

[@IronheadGarage]

Hey thanks for the ride along cool to see ya shifting gears must have a muncie looks like shock towers going to work just fine👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

yup love the muncie

[@homespuntools2115]

Simple solution to just about everything , no "shock "there .Pulled another card out of the hat.Keep having fun with the T.

[@DDSpeedShop]

just keep welding haha

[@l92375]

Ive had those days on my project where it fights you every step of the way.

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey Dan. Your fix with the driveshaft extension is like cheating on your math test. I LIKE IT. Rust is like Moss. Moss won't grow on a Rolling Stone. Rust don't form on a rolling car. Man the Nova Sounds Great. Your Rat is coming along nicely. I have to say it again. I love the sound of the NOVA and Danie. Thanks for sharing.👍👍😷🍁 Back to Princess Auto for more wire.

[@DDSpeedShop]

i really should move closer to princess auto haha

[@Sculpin74]

The plates! Excellent!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Glad you like them!

[@Mr62biscayne]

Cruisin Portage. Nice. Love the Nova

[@DDSpeedShop]

Us too!

[@jasonhiggins8909]

I especially love your nova dude! Because I own a 1970 with 61,000 miles. Almost done restoring. She will be a Ratt rod.its not rotten by far but.... you know all good

[@DDSpeedShop]

love novas!

[@deanjohnson2249]

You made it in the top 25 congratulations

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy!

[@johnyesko9006]

Awesome. Started watching during the nova build she sounds great! Po po on bikes in Winnipeg...reality show!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy!

[@diggerspeedshop80]

Looking awesome dan!!!

[@whome3744]

👋 coming along nicely ,hope all is well take care guys

[@mikepoint4983]

The Nova is a sweet car Dan , cheers

[@kongsgarage7157]

I didnt even know you had this nova. Its badass. Got the man pedal.

[@DDSpeedShop]

hell ya!

[@davidingling9791]

The t is cool but the nova is my favorite!!!

[@novaguy8419]

That’s funny I have the same cam in my nova for now. It was a good price and it really wakes up a little small block and sounds tough.

[@stevecr8934]

LOL. Now I know what to do with old crooked driveshafts. Sunny Days ahead bro. Windows down cruizing weather is almost here.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha exactly

[@fhionnsgarage4770]

You guys gunna come out on Portage tonight? Would love to meet you n Dani in person. Awesome job with the cars btw

[@smartweadsgarage6806]

Man that nova is just sweet

[@DDSpeedShop]

thansk buddy!

[@matthewbuirley9434]

Hey Dan the nova looks like a fun cruiser, The T is coming along great just be patient and do what you do it will be just fine. Awesome video like always 👍👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy!

[@tork62077]

I also love the nova!!! 💕

[@billdysert7109]

always remember Pain is the bodys way of saying your Alive and Fine so the more your in pain the better you really are ,,well anyway that the BS they always told me in the Army ,,,,take care of yourself really did on the Nova had a 1968 SS many years back very fun car ....

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha well im always alive and fine i guess

[@j.c.smithprojects]

congrats on the new pup! never fails.....you just start gaining momentum and you run out of mig wire!

[@DDSpeedShop]

story of my life haha

[@bwsgarage]

I feel ya, nothing went right out in garage this weekend here either. Goes that way sometimes. Way to muscle through. ✌

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha power through, story of my life

[@jeffreyc6508]

9 dollard NOVA well worth it!!!

[@craigrobbins8981]

Nice job on the shock's Dan, love your video's

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks 👍

[@davidbrumfield158]

Nice nova

[@PillarToPost77]

Well, about to go fight with my project. Great video and hope to eventually get onto a project similar to yours one day. For now it's a 62 Studebaker

[@RustyIronProjectsRIP]

Studebaker's are some of coolest vehicles. You have a truck I take it.

[@DDSpeedShop]

good luck haha

[@jasonbarton4035]

The nova sounds awesome! You were tearin up the town!

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha day in day out

[@trickyricky12147]

Suspension is great. Nova fun!

[@DDSpeedShop]

love the nova

[@rickashay6023]

The car is really coming together like it and loving the gear jamin in Nova cool car . And the score of the week ya got tiolet paper can't get better than that .

[@jeffpowers2916]

nice fix on the shock issue, theres always a way, any old guy could have bought shorter ones, a true fabricator makes what he has work

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha i was just to cheap

[@Chevyv8man1]

Hey Danny, Watching you cut your drive shaft reminds of me years ago. Do yourself a huge favor and get yourself a portable band saw. I bought myself a used Milwaukee a few years ago and love it, don't know why it took me so long to get one. You can make a setup to put it into your vise to use as a reg band saw which is real handy. You can get one for around $100 and guaranteed you won't regret it. Later

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i really do need one haha. so many tools i want

[@ericmcginnis9413]

Sorry to complain you guys but the new mount has us to where we are just to low to see the road! It kind of sucks because I find myself strugling to see the road!

[@Nova.1971]

The nova is running great, and what's a project if it does not fight you even so often.,..keeps you thinking and sharp....you will be driving it soon.

[@deopersad2915]

Great stuff life of a hotroder 👍🏾👍🏾🤙

[@bobfalfa76]

Love the plates for the 55, that's great, lol

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha thanks buddy!

[@ericsplan1]

Nice job

[@staytunedrodcustom5855]

Nova sounds awesome! I'm waiting for the bluper reel with all the f bombs and thrown tools lol

[@DDSpeedShop]

hahaha

[@TheSaxon25]

Man that's a good lookin pup. Can't wait to meet him 🍻

[@DDSpeedShop]

so stoked

[@morgansword]

So Steve will be seeking counseling... that fucking Lenny is giving me heartburn! And just like that while not watching Lenny will be Steve's best buddy in the world, don't dick with my buddy! I like those long shocks on the back, I always thought they were easier on the backbone. More juice in that travel. Might have to get some coil spring rubbers to keep the "Klack" sound out when you do a railroad track. Nice that the steering is real close. getting the steering column straight to the dash has to be interesting. I like it from here. Still might of went with a dash mount brake master instead of floor boards but makes you giggle so who gives a ... I like how its coming together. Tried your ladies meat loaf and I am still breathing, I call that a win. Kinda leaning towards the egg in the morning but it works with A1 Sauce, I liked to let more gas off than the nova uses light to light. At least your car isn't as brittle as Bob Barkers bones. It should make its own way... I see a cam in its future after the major most is done... Seats out of 56 t-bird might just fit tight to bottom and give some neck support for a shift kit snap. I think if you go out of town thirty miles any direction that there are more parts in ditchline than we can buy. I envy the drier climate that you have. Lay something in the grass here and it has grass growing through in just a few. I lost my buddy Brody tuesday night and we had a large funeral/and wake on friday... sixty plus showed up. Just for my dog. Most people liked my dog and tolerated me. Keep on keeping on

[@AndyGeesGarage]

Haha! When I first started going to Princess Auto it was mostly surplus, they just had big bins of junk on the floor you’d have to dig through. If you ever want to sell that Nova let me know

[@DDSpeedShop]

love the surplus haha. and ill keep you in mind

[@marilyngraves8568]

gonna be quite a job changing them shocks when the time comes,what ya think? awesome job on the tee. you are pretty talented.

[@DDSpeedShop]

just gotta drop the diff and theyre come out the bottom

[@chevymanbilly5698]

O the sweet sound of old muscle cars buddy u got some awesome rides but am in love with that nova I've had a few of them from 69 to 74 why I ever got rid of all the cool cars I've had idk o wait I had 5 kids and a wife lmao but man that nova is sick man am very jealous of ur collection of badass rides

[@howardkoster4026]

New York has been using the same color plates since 1958... Rarely do they use a white background. No imagination whatsoever in New York... You worked the problem with the rear shocks and pan hard bar..Great! The Nova sounds like its ready to rumble....

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah im a fan of the nova sounds haha

[@JoeSmith-er9bq]

Keep up the good work buddy

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks, will do!

[@hydroy1]

Question ? if you need to change shocks, will you be forced to drop the driveshaft to get rear end to drop down far enough to remove shocks with the upper shock extension tubes now welded solid in frame ? Might have been wise to go to a GM " T " type lower mounting bracket type shock. AKA Chevelle / Nova type. Mount them upside down in car if needed. That's what I did on my trailer, been working great for years. Not a hater, just wise moves to help down the road. / PS how did the plugs look ? Rich is your friend, lean can let motor stall at stop lights wink wink ! plus get things HOT real quick .

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah 4 bolts to pull the shaft, probably coulda done it different but it works hahaa

[@jeffstone2611]

Good stuff. I allways wonder about the rear tires on the t. Maybe you talked about them and I missed it I don’t know if not maybe you give a little info on them I try to find them online and they not cheap at all the ones I could find thanks and we enjoy your videos

[@DDSpeedShop]

these were a used set of hurst pie crust slicks

[@garypowers4886]

Dig the nova!! Not too many of those on the road around here in the northeast.

[@billmegnin9288]

That's how I built the rear suspension in my mustang super stock dirt car. That panhard is more then enough for a hot rod.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i think itll be just fine

[@cannednolan8194]

Looked like everyone was waiting for you at the light.

[@DDSpeedShop]

they just assumed i would break down or set fire haha

[@cannednolan8194]

DD Speed Shop thought they where waiting for you to dust them.

[@MrHevyshevy]

All over the place is ok.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Man you make me feel so lazy sometimes. I don’t know how you get so much done. Only thing I accomplished today was picking my bronco up from the exhaust shop and buying some potted flowers for my wife cuz it’s Mother’s Day in two days.. just in case anyone forgot 😉