How To Buy A Classic Car - What To Look For And What To AVOID

[@OlysGarage]

You put it to words, very well, Dan. One thing people NEED to understand.... their first few projects when just starting out, WILL be over your head, cost you 2-3 times as much as they should, and take 3-4 times longer then they should. After you tool up, screw up stuff, and essentially get educated the hard way, then things will start moving along at the pace you sorta feel they should. Its called "a learning curve", and we have ALL been through it. We've all bought roaches and taken a bath on them, we've all been that guy that had to sell off projects that went over our head or budget, we've all thrown money hand over fist into the endless pit known a "the project" in hopes of completion. Success in the hobby goes with sticking to it and never stop learning, but also knowing when to quit while you're still ahead!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha exactly

[@franksgarage8551]

Great advice. Skill level and budget. Less skill the bigger the budget needed.

[@RustyIronProjectsRIP]

No truer words have been spoken.

[@Loki13M]

Why did I just hear the crazed Irishman from Braveheart tell me "The good lord says yer fooked laddie!" (total novice mechanic with aspirations on a 12-1500hp streetcar)

[@jessedenning9214]

Don't sell yourself short on how valuable your time is. Time is very valuable, something you can never get back. I 100% agree, buy what you have the skill set, knowledge and equipment for.

[@TheREALOC1972]

and don't be afraid to buy a "Less Desireable" car than what you want, everyone wants a 72 Chevelle but for half the money of a 72 Chevelle roller you can buy a 73-77 Chevelle that's running and driving that just needs some love. Especially for your first build.

[@waynegouin939]

Hi Dan. Lots of people now know how to replace Floorpans, because you showed us how. Thanks. Some more old cars will be saved because of your vids.. That's AWSOME!

[@markallen1413]

Amen dude 👍👍👍👍👍

[@geraldscott4302]

For me, it needs to be structurally intact, with minimal rust and body damage. I'm just not into body work. It can have any kind of mechanical issues, but parts must be available. That means it has to be a popular make, model, and year that reproduction parts are being made for. Give me a good solid body, and I can build a car out of it if I can get the parts. Of course, that could prove to be very expensive, depending on what parts you need, how plentiful they are, and whether you can get them used. Small block Chevy engines and parts (and I mean the real thing, not an LS) pretty much grow on trees. Trying to find body parts or glass for a 1972 Pinto wagon is impossible.

[@kuhndog-1196]

I think the first thing you need to decide is if you are trying to do some work and flip it for a profit or to build the car/truck and keep the thing. There is a big difference in the money spent at that point.

[@mikeobrien3744]

Remind me not to buy a flip car from you.

[@kuhndog-1196]

@@mikeobrien3744 you're not going to dump 10k plus into a car or truck you're going to flip. You're going to get it running and sell it.

[@mikeobrien3744]

@@kuhndog-1196True. I have seen too many liars and idiots. Looks like your not one of them. Cheers

[@johnpassmore8176]

I build and sell trade hot rods. I'm 63 and have always done it. I guess it is my therapy. Sometimes I trade before it's done just to start another build. Present time I'm building a 81 notchback mustang .its got a built 355 sbc in it with a built trans. Gonna drive it a little than probably get rid of it. No more after this. ( just in case my wife is reading this).

[@ksokie63]

Great video on your thoughts on buying the cars to rebuild. And it is just great to see all the projects that are in the wings 🙌

[@leedavis3736]

I paid 1700 us for my 57 fairlane 100% complete. I’ve done fuel system, breaking system, cooling system, got the engine going after sitting for fifty some odd years still needs a lot but like you said it was a good starting point car for sure.👍🏻

[@johnnywooten7199]

The 57 150 would make a killer black widow 57 clone Dan its already black and white too.

[@kennethscofield4565]

Ooooooh....he is right though ya know !!

[@glennnickerson8438]

Good stuff Dan, you hit all the major points! My only recommendations: Do the car you won't fall out of love in and what a lot of You Tube guys seem to do, don't have too many projects. Try to focus on getting one done (at least running an driving) before the next. It robs funds from getting it done and another car always pops up later. I have always tried to have one to drive and one to work on. If you get a good deal and plan on flipping it, good, just don't rip it apart (a whole car sells better than one taken apart).

[@TheREALOC1972]

I agree but the "Don't do a car you won't fall out of love with" and I'll flip around and say "Don't don't be afraid to get your not instantly in love with because it will grow on you if it's within your budget". Everyone wants a 69 Mustang Boss 302 and 72 Chevelle, but not many have 69 Boss 30272 Chevelle money...... You may only have 75 Thunderbird/ 74 Chevelle money so buy the 75 Thunderbird/74 Chevelle because it's usually half the price if not cheaper than 1/2 the price but it's more often than not still running and driving or not far from it, and it will grow on you and you'll love it just as much as the 69 Boss/72 Chevelle. Especially if it's your first one, get what you can afford to start out with.

[@morgansword]

I found everything said to be absolute truth as I have done these too, just older as I'm older... like 73 so there's that. When kids go shopping, they look for specific cars and to me a poor way as so many other cars have potential to be real nice once fixed and maybe tradeable for the absolute one that you wanted in first place. Some people only build one car in their lives and to me what a waste of talent if they show it in even just one car. I never finished my first rig on account of it was way way worse than I knew... the guy knew he had a rookie and still did it to me for a large portion of the savings gone, it was hard to go further. Fixing is easy but money just doesn't fall from trees. I got the next one in a will and was wondering if I could fix it right as it even drove home. So not looking at all, come out of some business and see a older rig at the front door of the place and a fellow putting the best offer in the window. Small talk turned into a well if I had that kind of money yada yada, and finally he said, I will take it over to your place and hold title till we agree on the price. Kid (me) says ok and gets home to find dad and mom screaming at me this isn't a wrecking yard (could of fooled me) but its looking like have to give it back and get folks off me ass and the guy just hands me title and says deal with it so its a hide at a friends house..... be careful picking friends just saying as that is another tale of this ain't no shit!! I did finish all of them but that first one went to the scrap heap with a lot of wasted hours and money. I sure hope the money comes for you two kids as I can't think of more deserving

[@danterry6328]

Good advice. Nice to see the place with no snow, and the sun out.

[@MortskeRepair]

Canada goose aka "Sky Carp" down in these parts

[@lvnivnivn]

Thanks for your advice👍🏻. Great points you made. Hoping to find a shoebox roller or 53 Customline for my next project someday.

[@Wooley689]

Danielle does a superb job of filming. Nice video, explains a plenty.

[@ChrisTheBmxGuy]

Got my 79 camaro for 1k. Needed patch job on the floor but it was pretty solid. Rear quarters are solid but lots of bondo. Rust on the rockers and fenders and under the corners of the front windshield. Running on 7 cylinders but running and driving none the less. 305/th350 combo. My 85 ram shortbed i got for 3k minty fresh interior and solid body with no rust. 318/a904 trans. That one just needed a few bulbs and a new fusable link. Its my new daily 😎

[@aeyb701]

Came across your channel a few weeks ago and I’m hooked. Like an unending story. Wish KZbin existed in the eighties when as a 23 year old I tinkered with my 1978 Fury high performance (E86) 440 factory build sheet dual “NONCATALYTIC EXHAUST” ex rcmp car. Got the Thermoquad tuned just right but then I sold it to waste another year at university. Alas.

[@kevinsuminski7167]

Thanks for the tips on looking for a project I think it will help when I start looking for a project car.

[@corinnelaking569]

Talking straight from the hip, very well done, sir.😎 You folks out there in the prairies are SO lucky with old cars/trucks. Here in Ontario, it's not even slim pickings anymore. Enjoyed the video, thanks very much!

[@thomasparker5208]

All good advice. I think it is important to know what it is that you want. If I am every lucky enough to get to buy another "classic car" I would look for a car that had never been "restored" by someone else. I'd want any trifive that has not been messed with at all. Original everything would be my dream. Would not really care what body or trim style. I love them all. I actually used to be adverse to the 4 door wagons, but your '56 has brought me right on around!

[@dennisolsen4507]

I'm confused. The Gremlin was absolute garbage when it was brand new! The Pacer and the long hood Matador were the only cars (slightly) more offensive to look at.

[@howardkoster4026]

$300.00 in the mid 1960's, bought you a decent 1956 Chevy all day long...But that was then....This '56 is a great builder.... Dan, you're putting some real good information for those into this hobby......

[@DDSpeedShop]

I'm trying man

[@howardkoster4026]

@@DDSpeedShop Dan, you're doing a great job! You're giving info and you are honest....You show us your way of doing things, yes, Mur also... As I've said in the past, I cannot do much heavy or light lifting, but I wish I could just stop by to chill out, bleed brakes, or something like that.. Your Danni shows us how she cooks, so I feel like a neighbor thanks to KZbin. A distant neighbor, Howie..... Yeah, I'm diggin' your vision of the "Black Widow" '57 Chevy build!!!! I'm STILL diggin' the "Old Paint" '56 Chevy wagon!!!!

[@travisjohnson5747]

I helped a buddy pick up a lil project you woulda liked last weekend...55' olds 88 holiday coupe 4 dr hardtop. Extremely complete and very solid. Motor blew up in 1968 and hasn't seen the road since. The price was right ($600). Gonna be a great project for him. I'm sure I'll be helping alot. Hopefully he watched your videos and gets some pointers.

[@lavernengelke8778]

I just picked up a 55 Olds 88 2dr. hardtop for $600.; 100% there but has sat for 30 years or more I will try to get it running, with the engine that is in it, a 324 cu.in. all original complete car

[@shannonmajor6611]

Dan I think you under estimate your talent. I believe you can do any level build! You enjoy it so much!

[@RoyMarkosGarageRMG]

I like the '56 two door post, and the '57 would make a good black widow clone, down to the truck axle and six bolt wheels if you do the two door conversion.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Do true

[@DansGarageNC]

Great info Dan, most important thing is decide where you skill level is. If it is bodywork, buy something rusty that runs, if you are a mechanic, buy a roller in good shape. If you are looking for a Chevelle project, come to Dans Garage NC and buy one of mine, lol. Looking forward to more.

[@Nova.1971]

Gone are the days that we used to buy these cars running with 78,000 miles on them for $500.00!!! I bet Mur has lots of stories to tell. Yup start with a good roller do your home work and you will be happier in the long run if you don't have all the skills right now. Good stuff Dan.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah. Unfortunately true

[@nukesploder]

hey buddy, just discovered your channel from mortske. Great seeing another canadian tinkering with cars! Cheers from New Brunswick :)

[@offensive164]

that 57 150 is the perfect 2 door conversion, just thinking out loud lol

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

There is nothing wrong with 4 doors.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

@@rockettcustoms6266 And they'll drive just as many miles as a 2 door. Ha ha!

[@mikeobrien3744]

Yep. He has done it before.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

@@jeffryblackmon4846 thank you! If anything they are more practical, I've never understood why people hate 4 doors, its a Bel air not a GTO

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

@@Beandiptheredneck You're so right. They sell for less (good for us) and look the same from the front or the rear. I've had a lot of 4 doors, a Fairmont, a Ford wagon, an Oldsmobile, 55 Chev I bought just before I left for the USAF and sold it. Dumb move! It was a 6 with a PowerGlide and ran well. And my 2015 Jeep Renegade is a 4 door. My 57 Olds 98 Chrome Ship was also a 4 door.....I think. Wish I had taken a photo of it!

[@bigbear5510]

Nice lookin' project cars!👍

[@study650]

I bought a 1955 Chevy, 210, 4 dr., in 1957. Didn't know anything about cars, 'cause I'd never been around them. That turned out to be a real hotrod. 265 V8, three on the tree, overdriive and 4:11 rearend.

[@UncleHanktheHack]

Would love to see that 57 go on the chopping block for future Dan another tri-5 project

[@rkechevy5864]

I drove a 57 belair for years in the 80's 283 powerglide it was just a great reliable car. It had too many doors but it got me back and forth to work with very few problems , park as many as you can . kind of a tri five 4 0 1-k you can't lose if you buy them right no matter how many doors.

[@allfamilyimportanddomestic8508]

Just got my dream 1968 Ford F-250 camper special this is my first restoration will be making videos soon but it needs some patch work but looking forward to learning

[@Loki13M]

Love to take that Challenger as is and modernize/update it a bit for a streetcar. It looks like its in a bit too nice of shape for what I have in mind though, a factory frame has zero to do with that vision. =) Build up to that point might take a couple years though...

[@armondoborjas4362]

Dan. Very good Advice

[@CravingClassics]

Great info brotha!

[@steves4639]

the fact that the '56 is the middle stepchile is exactly why i like them best of the tri5's. having the '56 post and the wagon as a his-n-hers would be awesome. esp since you built it (them). but yea, too many cars gets overwhelming.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah need some of the cash back in my pocker

[@steveball3143]

Hey Dan..... I've been watching your channel ever since I found the '57 4dr to 2dr build (Danni's car). I don't have the experience that you have, and that's ok with me. I have 3 of the same car, Gen1 Scion xB. I'm good with just maintaining them. I wish I was more financially stable to have a old car to build. But I love your channel. It opens my eyes to more cars that I usually would not have an interest in.

[@Zazu2You]

Excellent video and great advice!! AMC Gremlin, sweet!! Cheers!!

[@robertwayne4373]

Thanks for sharing your friend Rob from B.C 🇨🇦

[@allenwilliams8498]

All solid information Dan

[@davidsantos8206]

Great video Dan, very informative, which I really enjoyed. At first I thought you were crazy, when you were saying you would rather have a 56 wagon over 56 2 door. But then you reminded me that you already have your cool 55 2dr and Dani's cool 57 2dr. And then I realized that the wagon made more sense, especially because you want to be able to take your dogs with you sometimes. I would really love to own a tri-5 sedan delivery someday. Not just because I like the way they look, but I could also use it to haul materials home from Home Depot. So it would look good and serve a purpose. btw. I may have already told you this. But my 1st 57 Chevy, was a 2dr 150 model (Gasser look) I say Gasser (LOOK) only, because the previous owner had put the cheap 3" ball joint spacers in the front end. So it sat and rode kind of like a Gasser, but that was about it. Thanks for entertaining us. Looking forward to the next one.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah the 56 2door is super cool. Ut how many does a guy need haha

[@user-fl3cl5nd3x]

Love the videos. By any chance is that fishing boat for sale.

[@OutBoardTink62]

That 56 would fetch over $500 at the junkyard today here in NY 15 cents /lb its high I keep saying! $150 per 1000lbs with engine and trans. would get $525 + at around 3500 lbs. Many old yards are sending cars to the crusher and cashing in now especially because of the high prices. Its sad and good in away they are rusting away to nothing which is worse in my book as the owner oldtimers sadly pass on who built these yards for many years. Popularity for these old cars wanes with time too as most could care less .. thats life!.......Glenn

[@alanpaulick7815]

Thanks for the advice Dan the man. Great video Dani

[@timerickson7056]

in 1978 my cousin bought a 1936 auburn cord boatail speedster the stainless trim around the windshield in 1978 was $1000. shiny shit costs big bucks.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Wow!

[@donaldshulman6771]

Hey Dan - you are the man ! Another 57 Chevy. My favorite. I will be waiting to see that video.

[@WaybackTECH]

The Challenger is definitely an Uncle Tony mobile complete with dents and history.

[@christiannelson7899]

I never knew one could replace the whole floor pan, til I saw you do it.. You are an inspiration! Rust has been my eternal nemesis. So many cars I could be still driving, if I knew how to weld back in the day! I am getting better at welding, and learning from guys like you. I see you are able to get whole floor pans for 55-57 cars. I was able to get a couple cars. One is a 41 4 door, and the other is a 47 fleetline 2 door. Both floors are pretty much gone. I've been looking around, I can't find whole floors for either of them. You know where I could find such? Thanks for doing what you do!

[@DDSpeedShop]

The Internet is your friend for searching out floor man my Friend. They all rust but u gotta save em.

[@chriswhite2151]

There aint no $300 56 2 doors in the U.S. I am starting to think Canadia is a car paradise, from watching you and Cold War Motors

[@Canadiancarguy1987]

Canada is far from Paradise here in Ontario there is rusty square bodies going for 7200 to 8500 and 9 grand and there are Tri 5 Chevys like the one Dan is showing here for like 7500 bucks it's just super crazy, getting anything for a 1000 bucks anymore is impossible not unless you get super lucky and the person is hurting for money and desperate to sell, but ya it's a real "Hit or Miss" Era we are living in

[@thebigpicture2032]

Ontario is stupid expensive for cars as the rust eats them away.

[@Canadiancarguy1987]

@@thebigpicture2032 Right!! exactly!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Project cars may be cheap in certain areas of Canada, but that cheap project costs 2-3 times more to restore than it would in the states. It's not uncommon to spend more on shipping than the new parts are worth. We have to get pretty creative up here to build a "budget" car.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Western Canada, like Alberta & Saskatewan maybe. Still, with the salt & snow, many in the rest of Canada are basket cases. Both Dan @ DD & Scott @ Cold War do have a lot of connections, so lots of the good stuff does come to them.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Nice video on what to look for & what to avoid. For most, their first car/truck probably will be a big eye opener! Watching you work is way easier than doing the work! (I don't know where you get the energy after working all day) LOL. Big shout out to Mur too! (and Dani...sorry, didn't want to forget you too!)

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha yeah doing the work yourself is way harder

[@perotekku]

Could've used this advice before I bought and sold my '53 Ford, just don't let the wife know she was right 😂

[@wreckedrebuild2142]

My wife reminds me of that all the time LOL

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha never admit fault

[@wreckedrebuild2142]

@@DDSpeedShop HaHa, I wouldn’t have to,There is no changing her mind LOL

[@davemclaughlin8646]

G'DAY Dan,I Would recommend the wisdom of learning the difference between a car and a boat? As always Kindest Regards Dave McLaughlin Queensland Australia

[@paulmiller1618]

Mate you should see what those cars go for in Australia. You would be shocked. But I agree with everything you say.. Love to see the 49 in your hands

[@wreckedrebuild2142]

Bottom line is, When working on these old cars you have to have patience, lots of free time and extremely deep pocket$!🤑 I am myself, in my younger days is one of those guys that had a Dan show up to buy a dream car project from me. Don’t ever take on a project that you can’t afford to do because you’ll just end up disappointed, frustrated and with less money than you started with. And yes, your wife will remind you regularly that she was right and you were wrong 😑

[@SweatyFatGuy]

I've bought cars from guys who thought they wanted a muscle car, but didn't want to do the work instead of watching TV or whatever. I'll have it running and driving in a few days to a few months if its intended for me to drive. The more you can do yourself, the less it will cost you to build it. People don't stay motivated, they look at the whole project rather than look at it as systems or sections that need done, and they get discouraged. Having a spouse that gives you grief over doing the work or buying it will sap your motivation real fast. If someone is unwilling to learn how to do it the correct way, or even the good enough way, they shouldn't get a project vehicle.

[@wreckedrebuild2142]

@@SweatyFatGuy Couldn’t agree with you more. Big difference between wanting to do and able to do. My buddies and I Started working on cars when we realized that first important rule. So after I got my butt burned a couple of times I realized that that’s what I had to do. Graduated from high school in 1974 and the oil embargo was going on. People were trading in there big block Chevelle‘s Camaro’s for Chevettes and citations lol. We were able to buy muscle cars for next to nothing compared to what you pay now. Mustangs, big block Mopar’s ,Pontiac’s Camaros, Chevelle’s could all be bought on the cheap. Those were the day as far as cars go. How many 69 302 4 speedcamaro’s for $2500.00 would you like? That particular car was a Divorce special! Only had 38,000 and change on the odometer Cortez silver black interior. I could go on and on😀

[@SweatyFatGuy]

@@wreckedrebuild2142 in 1985 I missed out on a 69 RA IV 4 speed judge for $1200. I was only 16, and dad said it would never be worth more than $2500, so it wasn't worth it to fix it up. He fixed my brother's70 Charger when he wrecked it, but wouldn't help me out with the Judge. Could have gotten a 71 Judge with the 455 HO and M22 in it for $4500 in 87, got my 10th Anniversary TA instead for $2500. I've missed out on a bunch, but have gotten others.. man I wish I had that judge, it would probably be one of only two cars I own today if I had gotten it.

[@wreckedrebuild2142]

@@SweatyFatGuy Yeah, that would’ve been a keeper for sure. I wanted to buy that 69 Camaro. Unfortunately I had just purchased a motorcycle or a little more than the price of the Camaro. The bank said no of course. ☹️

[@TheRareCriticalThinker]

At 25, finally saved up enough to get my very own ‘67 Mustang hardtop. 8 grand with a 289 hipo V8. Replaced some easy parts- radiator, fuel pump, thermostat, and installed electric fan. Rebuilt tranny. Runs very well. Tackling rust next. Floor is destroyed and needs to be replaced. I don’t see any penetrative rust, but I’m still a little worried for the sticker shock.

[@TheRareCriticalThinker]

My budget is pretty high, but I’m hoping a decent (NOT complete restore) repair of the rust doesn’t cross 5/6 grand.

[@rodneybrown1696]

Thanks totally forgot about the other 57! That definitely should be another 2dr conversion.

[@mikeobrien3744]

Most gremlin automatics are Mopar trans so the 904 from the satellite may fit.

[@rayjordbakke2032]

Dan you’d look cool driving around in the challenger with hiway star blaring as your cruising in town

[@vincentottaviano9768]

I have to give u credit, there’s some people I follow that I see buy a bunch of project cars but never see them get anything done, you talk about ur future plans with ur backlot and I actually believe u will get to them, can’t say the same for those other people

[@DDSpeedShop]

Oya I'll get em done eventually

[@rodneybrown1696]

Another Murfect polish candidate on the black and white 57!

[@singledrive1905]

I wish I new how to work on cars like you Dan 👍👍

[@TheTubeTube2]

It took me a time to find and watch this episode and it’s great! It’s classic Dan and Dani, he’s delightfully funny and self depreciating. Above all every word of it is excellent advice for those setting out to buy a used car, maybe for the first or second time. This is the classic Dan that made me like him as much as I do. He is SO Canadian - in the way that Scott Newstead is. I’m Scottish, I live in Paris, but again and again I find that my favorite channels are in fact Canadian, there’s a terrific humour that’s very often completely lost on Americans - many of whom seem to think that Canadians don’t have a sense of humour. How wrong can they be? Ha ha!

[@cannednolan8194]

I got my fleetline at an auction. The next day when I went to pick it up the previous owner asked which car I got. When I told him the fleetline. He shook my hand and said you got the best bodied car out of all of them. There was about 250 from 1929-1957.

[@timothydockery534]

I sure would love to have that Monte Carlo

[@travisjohnson5747]

I've got the ttop twin to it😉

[@markcooper1953]

Great advise, really appreciated

[@bwsgarage]

Nice profit to be had on the 56 as it sits

[@Tim-57]

Hey Dan Appreciate you Take care of Yourself🙂

[@Chevl67]

Build the 56 Post, you would do an excellent job on it! I like it better than the wagon, just say’n. Thanks for the videos.

[@jamesfranklin9855]

You’re right.Mechanical ,to me,is far easier than body work,and fab work isn’t even in my vocabulary. Nice bunch of cars.....👍

[@joeroad6618]

Where is the other challenger? did you sell that one?

[@stevecr8934]

Always bought cars that ran n had all the bumpers n lights. Should have paid more attention to interiors. Complete Interior door panels n headliners are available, 72 Nova. But front seats are hard to find.

[@henrygibson1530]

Good video on buying cars you should get into car sales.😁

[@joeb9553]

Dan, you have enough cars that are in different stages, that if you sold some of them off you would have plenty of money for a house with a nice shop. Look on eBay and see what they get for ratty tri 5’s and Dodge muscle cars in the shape yours are in. Love the videos, say Hi to Mur.

[@jacobemerson8015]

I wish tri-fives were that cheap down here, you can't buy a basket case 4 door for less than $2500, and parts in general are outrageous

[@thebigpicture2032]

Keep in mind he’s talking Canadian dollars which would be around 750-800 US depending on the exchange.

[@jacobemerson8015]

@@thebigpicture2032 exactly, so our cheap rotted basket case 4 doors would be over 3k CAD, he even bought a 2 door for a little over the equivalent of $200 USD, it's crazy how different the market seems to be.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Wow thats nuts

[@carolinabeacher1558]

about 15 years ago i bought floor pans for my 57, they were 1200, how much do you get them for in canada?

[@DDSpeedShop]

Wow. Boight the same her now

[@TLDLTD]

Chip in to get your buddy a gravel lot to park those cars on...looks like a fire risk with all that dry grass around there.

[@mikeharris9153]

It's only been on fire once, it'll be fine

[@crayman2324]

The windshield visor on that ford, would look great on your 56 Chevy Wagon.

[@CrazyWillie01]

Man I was hopin for long wagon , or clone roadrunner 440 is in car . We’re ready Dan and Dani get on him lol

[@vicmabus1532]

There's the squeak!

[@brianfairchild7819]

man them canadian chickens are loud when they fly over

[@shartne]

Dude! Are you wearing Queen DDs sun glasses? You got a lot of muscle cars wow. You could put some plastic on the mopar carb so it wont get moisture in the cylinders and rings. Squirt some oil down it.

[@TP-fs1pu]

Dude keep that 2 door ppist 56... Be sweet hot rod to trailer behind the tour wagon.

[@arlenmartin8672]

I think trucks are always a good starting platform but they are going up in price a bit.

[@gaslandsmechanic4978]

would be kinda cool to turn the 57 into an El Camino type car

[@jamespn]

Shoe box Ford, I like it, 80s GM Intermediates, future collectibles, but many were crushed.

[@felixcruz974]

Show us a video on that 79 Montecarlo. My Favorite Car. Always wanted to have one

[@mikeobrien3744]

True mid engine cars. Wierd.

[@mikeharris9153]

@@mikeobrien3744 I've never seen a mid engine monte carlo..

[@mikeobrien3744]

@@mikeharris9153 any engine that is mostly behind the front axle is a mid engine or so I am told. The front axle is about at the fuel pump on most early montes.

[@donnie2533]

Excellent video good job say hello to Danny

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Field of Dreams 👍

[@JoeRocket-sf6qs]

You under estimate your skill level Dan.

[@davidingling9791]

Pretty good info! I like that 56

[@DarrensTruckzs]

Priorities; sell them all, save your favourite one an Dani’s favorte one an keep 1 truck an go actually buy a house with nice shop or buy house with property N build a shop .. keep going the way you are you will be still working outa same place for long time to come .. then after you got your place an shop rebuild your line up of cars an such again 👍

[@joemccoy412]

A guy has to realize his skill level before buying a project car. And do you have room to work on it . Next, very important, money.

[@DDSpeedShop]

I dont over think those things haha

[@richardbates2367]

I've ended up buying cars I didn't have at the time I acquired a project car, and put money in to fixing the cars I didn't have the money to spend, and turn around and sell them.. and use that money for funding your project car,I've seen that happening alot..

[@rogerwachal3718]

Great video

[@TheREALOC1972]

I get asked frequently by the kids at work, well kids to me, They're 20 somethings and I'm 50, about how to get into classic cars because I have several. The first thing I tell them is to find a car you want and then find you similar model and close year, Sure everyone wants a 69 Mustang/71 Challenger/72 Chevelle but 99.9999999999999% of people don't have 69 Mustang/71 Challenger/72 Chevelle money so find you a nice running and driving 73 Mustang/75 Duster/74 Chevelle and take what you like about the car you want into the car you have for a lot less money. One of the kids at work has a 66 Ford Falcon with a strait 6 in it that he daily drives and he's always talking about wanting a Mustang and it took several talks with him about fixing up the Falcon, no the Falcon isn't a Mustang and never will be but a still a really cool car, especially when you already own it and it runs and drives, find you a 302 and rebuild it and put it in there. My main talk s find something whether it rings your bell or not it will grow on you and you'll love it just as much.

[@rodneybrown1696]

Dan, what is the price you’re thinking on the 56? A lot of your work into it. Just curious.

[@billdavis2910]

Can you two-door that '49 Ford 4-door like you did the '57 Chev❓That would look sweeeeet❗😁👍✌🇺🇸

[@Vet-7174]

I'd like to see that happen with the Shoebox 🖒

[@quitmancarter7558]

Dan what would you consider for the blk and wht 57 with a new floor pan in it.