I Officially Own A RUST FREE 1955 CHEVY NOMAD - Final Rust Repairs Are Done!

We are getting darn close to having our selves a rust free 1955 Chevy Nomad! Now when I say "rust free", it still is a dented up left for dead beater. But rust free non the less!
The final bits of rust on the entire car are in a very weird location on the fire wall. Best I can guess is there was a nest of some sort under the hood that caused problems with draining over the years. Missing a windshield for 10+ years probably didn't help the situation. I wanted the fire wall cleaned, repaired and painted before the body swap so I wasn't cutting and grinding on the rebuilt chassis.
With the firewall repaired I did some final checks/welds to make sure the body was structurally sounds to be hoisted up and swapped on a different frame. This is the last step before the rust free body meets its new, rust free home.
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[@bwsgarage]

A thousand people would have looked and said it's to far gone, those same thousand people would fall all over each other to buy it now. Gonna be a great hot rod! Nicely done

[@battlecreekhotrodshop369]

So many people have that attitude it's sad I love watching a car come to life

[@brianhdueck3372]

I guess if every did it this would not be special. But it sure is! Love this build!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks man! Now it's just a regular project car haha

[@MadScientistGarage]

Spot on!

[@matthewborne7659]

Unbelievable....two weeks since you dragged that thing home ! I just cant get over how much work you get done....and me just sittin on the couch watching !!!!! lol

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha gotta keep jamming

[@stomper2582]

You are really keeping the momentum going on this build. I like the fact that instead of wasting time over analyzing your work plan, you just grab the next tool and grab the bull by the horns and get after it. Good job. Thanks for sharing. 👊😎👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

No point overthinking anything haha

[@howardkoster4026]

Dan, you are the Tri-five guru??? If anybody can bring one back, YOU CAN !!!!! Any job worth doing, is worth doing right!!! Glad you spliced the firewall where the rot was...

[@garymccord4277]

Great workmanship almost like you bought a complete new rust free body. That you built yourself. When was a kid a neighbor bought a new 1955 Nomad it had a yellow body with white roof and the most beautiful interior with tinted windows all around, Was the car that made me love Nomads Can still see it in my memory today

[@butchnelson5472]

Dan you might want to check those rest out areas on the fire wall to see if the drain channels were blocked which caused the rust blow out. The 55 cars were notorious for this. The plenum grill,between the windshield and hood needed these drains to remove water after rain for washing. Best of all to you .

[@MrStevhen]

Each to his own But I would have cut out the complete fire wall and built a new one ! There is rust compacted in those seems and will rust again in the near future. Otherwise good effort on the rest of the car 👍.

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@MrStevhen probably be rotten in 6 months again

[@adambassador7727]

"... the little boring stuff.." is not boring to me, Dan. I find it very informative and interesting to watch how you strengthen the structure, etc. Very satisfying to watch how you take the time to do it well.

[@als57chev76]

From what you started with Dan, this could be the best car of all that you have saved so far! I really hope that it gets a nice paint job.

[@kevinl.2291]

O yeah fixing to get real at DD SPEED SHOP after the body swap. Looking real good Dan. Everything is lining up nicely. See you tomorrow on the next video. 👍😎✌️

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks man!

[@mightymikethebear]

I enjoy watching the rapid progress of this project. It is good to see the rust and big dents GONE.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yup! Going quick

[@patrickleon6899]

I enjoy watching you apply your craftsmanship on your projects.

[@BobPegram]

Dan, anybody who didn't like metal working the best would never have gotten where you have now! You took a car with a halfway decent chassis and just the roof, a, b and c pillars while everything else was rust ridden back into a car! Whenever the next parts of the build get you down, just admire all your metal working and know that nobody else would have undertaken it.

[@robertthomas7176]

The best part of watching this is he doesn't get hung up on the small bits. The car is amazing and firewall perfect even if the colour is not factory correct.

[@edwardberwind8544]

Dan, Harvest Gold and India Ivory were indeed original colors for this car and the green interior was also stock for this color combination. My first Belair 2dr hardtop was in that combination. believe it or not that combination was a really sharp car.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yup its a cool looking rod

[@marygarner5249]

Those Boxes she is getting that look in her eyes again 😁😁😁💟

[@robertwayne4373]

Thanks for sharring your Rob from B.C😎

[@kencoulter7978]

Glad to see I'm not the only one that does the Thighmaster on the floor jack.

[@vet-7174]

UnBelievable how good the Nomad is turning out 🖒🖒Great Job

[@theadventurerofrandomjunk]

"Peg's one legged, we're one handed" 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Mint👌🏼

[@tobygathergood4990]

Awesome job Dan, it's almost a new Nomad. Fender wells, good choice! Now you have to find a blown 427 big block to complete it.

[@DDSpeedShop]

That would b a set up that's for sure

[@douggrenard91]

Great to see your dedication to this project. Hope you are able to find all the pieces you need to complete this car.

[@varise4216]

The dents on passenger side firewall is what we had to do back in the day for 348,409,396,427 engines head won’t clear without the dents

[@RigelStudiosLasVegas]

I can't get enough of this. I love the series. It would be great for you to set up a camera and just let it go live all day while your working so we can have something to feed our addiction throughout the day! lol.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha I've had the thought of doing that

[@Frankinsteinguitar]

We ran fender well headers on our 55 with 3" side pipes tucked under the rockers (no burnt legs). It was slick and sounded GREAT! BTW, black hammertone paint is excellent for firewall, floor, wheel tubs, etc. as it has a slight texture and is tough as heck once dry!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Ahh good tip!

[@viktorhardindyrvold4234]

@@DDSpeedShop that stuff is silicone based though, don't put it on anything you (or someone) might paint in the future, silicone is near impossible to get off and bubbles paint

[@Jesse_gc]

This one is my favorite it is coming along good tell Dani don't worry until the kitchen starts backing up with parts .Have a great day

[@sneakysgarage2412]

Turning out so good

[@northvegassailrabbit3642]

The stuff you call boring is awesome. Loving the whole project.

[@randomyank7777]

Another awesome job , Dan ! Speaking of brakes , I have to fix a blown line on my daily driver now . But I had to watch , to set the set a tempo for success today . Keep giving it , Dan , I love what you've done to her ! WooHoo ! A rust-free 55 Nomad , in 2021 ! Who'd of thunk ? Apparently you did . What a job !

[@MrIgor1955]

Congratulations! The car is really taking shape. You got yourself a rust free Nomad! That would be my dream car project now. My wife probably wouldn't see it as I do but she never does on my project cars until I finish them. Keep up the good work.

[@michaelwinter9733]

Luv your work ethic. Thank you for the fine channel and entertainment.

[@nathankerry3256]

Coming along nicely dan looking a thousands time's better

[@johnpassmore8176]

Dan your doing a great job on this. It's gonna be a nice nomad. A driver. Can't wait to see your tri 5s all together

[@oldcarjunky]

Dude you are doing a great job making this into a nice ride.I hope my 210 comes alive like yours is. Most of all as much injoyment as you seem to be having

[@poorpossumsspeedshop5746]

Definitely coming along, can’t wait to se what kind of contraption you come up with to lift that car.

[@kevinshiley9061]

I told Dan he needs a gantry. Ours is from H F and works great! He could lift the whole body with 4 straps and the hoist on the gantry.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Oh it's a gooder

[@Zazu2You]

Coming together quite nicely, just like the new house!! You two do great work!! Cheers!!

[@mikecsokuly3122]

Hey Dan the first body Hammer you showed was actually we’re putting door skins on

[@RH-ry2zi]

Dan, before you put the body on the chassis it would look good to spray the underside with the trimclad red oxide rust primer. The contrast agaist the black frame would give it a nice detailed look.

[@mikesbackyardgarage5578]

Famous last words before disaster hits" PROBABLY WON'T" LOL !!!!! Good to see your not doing the usual HACKERY ( your words NOT mine) You know what you have and it shows ! Great job !!!

[@ronmorris3823]

The hallway is full and I am about to have a conniption sounds familiar like when bringing the Harley into the spare bedroom/winter work shop for a little freshening up.

[@brdnsky6417]

I knew you could do it. Rust free. Like they say it's only metal. Thanks for your time. Ronnie.

[@mattmurray3183]

55s are by far my favorite tri fives 56 are least favorite But my brother owned a 55 Nomad back in late 80s and I loved it even though I'm die hard Mopar You are doing an awesome job, this is my favorite trifive of yours with your 55 black top a second

[@DDSpeedShop]

55 always looks great

[@stevesimons6333]

I used tall saw horses with adjustable legs and picked the front up a ways with my cherry picker and put the saw horses under and did the same at the rear. repeat until high enough. Along with the saw horses I used a 4X4 long enough to span the body width. Worked great for me and I could put the saw horses etc.out of my way.

[@LooBiggerthanyoo]

The Nomad started life in Germany around 1931 as a Volkswagen Amphibious Attack Vehicle. Then served as a Staff car to General Otto Van Dunckledinger. After the War it was used to escape to Argentina with Otto, his lover, and 40 million in SS gold. It...Like Otto had extensive surgery to alter its looks. The car to a 55 Chevy Nomad, and Otto as a 53 Pontiac named Lucy. The Nomad was sold to a Rum Runner named Howard Stark in the States. The Avengers used it to go back in time once 88 MPH was reached, and stolen by Al Capone to smuggle Beanie Babies between Canada, and Spain. In 2009 it was abandoned near Edmonton. You are a lucky man. If that car had something to do....it did it. TRUE STORY

[@MadScientistGarage]

Nice shirt! The nomad is looking like a valuable dang car now!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Congratulations, a rust free car is a major victory and the quick turn around is equally impressive! You're doing a great thing for the old car hobby by inspiring others to save what were previously considered "unsaveable" cars.

[@lesterreed9948]

I keep saying this car is really coming together, really getting excited for the first start up of the engine. Great job

[@torekristoffersen176]

Great job Dan! Looking very good! You are a Tri Five Beast!!

[@henrygibson1530]

It's going along nicely on the rust repair.

[@shanewright6958]

She's coming along nicely 👍👍🇨🇱

[@thomasparker5208]

I bet that care looked cool with the yellow exterior and green interior. I wonder what the top would have been. Too bad about the lost data plate. I wish I could find a picture of Suzanne Sommer using the thigh master wearing cowboy boots!

[@burnt-out]

An interesting video from shadetree mechanical, on how you got the 55 Nomad. TRADING JUNK WITH DD SPEED SHOP , TRI FIVE ROAD TRIP

[@jamesm9766]

The 55 is as good as new 👍🏻. Good job

[@mikedavis8165]

Fresh coat of paint on the firewall 👍😀

[@stevecoffman6480]

Gosh man every time I see it I can't help but to think to my self (send it to the sand blaster). It's such a cool car that extra detail would sure be nice. But I get it. Time is money and or just might not be what you care about. 55 by far my fav.👍

[@charliehayward6356]

Love fenderwell headers. Perfect for this!!

[@davidwood1923]

She's Strong Now... Going to be A Nice Vehicle... Thanks for Sharing...

[@howardkoster4026]

Firewall was body color. Your car, etc....You know my routine by now Dan. You're the builder.. If memory serves me correct, a yellow car exterior; popular interior colors choices were then; yellow, black or green??? Naturally there might have been more? I don't remember what GM offered when new, this is what I kind of remember. (Interior colors were dependent on exterior colors, if that makes any sense. Example; if you ordered the grape color exterior which was a late in the year color, you probably wouldn't be able to order a yellow interior, not that you would want to.) Anyway, future Dan will have this Nomad back on the road soon!!!! DID I HEAR,,,,,MORE MUR????? YES! You & MUR polishing this Nomad.....yeah...

[@daboenterprize8265]

Looks awesome great job coming together!!

[@johnwhelan723]

This is getting better everyday

[@timothydurr5653]

So with the firewall being beat on the motor mounts in a weird spot and the 12 bolt rearend being moded this must of been an old drag car?

[@chriswhite2151]

I was wondering if it had a big block squoze in there at some point!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yup I.thinking it was a big block hotrod at some point

[@brucegunter8947]

I'm interested in what color is he going to paint the whole thing inside and out he's doing a good job he always does a good job Dan does

[@charliemclaughlin1042]

So much work man most people don't appreciate it

[@TheTubeTube2]

Nice one, what a transformation!

[@franksgarage8551]

Something to watch as i fill a water tank. And progress is awesome. Im sure many followers are inspired to keep working on their projects after watching you pound through yours. These time warps are giving me a headache though…

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks for all the support man!

[@94jimmy5]

Not boring at all. At this rate you will have to turn in your hack card. Nice progress.

[@chuckm3554]

Metal Messiah at work again!!!! Nice work on the firewall and toe boards...😁😁😁

[@glenncampbell9126]

Firewall looks great.

[@fredgillick3071]

Hey Dan, This is going a lot faster then I thought it would. On top of that, it's turning out quite nice. The motor you found, is it a stock motor or better? Take care and be safe.

[@hermanmunster5831]

Did I hear u say "More work than I wanna do" ? Lmao if they brot u a car that was steam rolled ud fix it u crazy guy! Love it! 👍👍🙏🙏

[@XCHANGEDAVE]

DD Speed Shop kicking butt again.

[@davesmodelcarshop..]

Dan your the man your doing one hell of a job sir can’t wait to the nomad done …..

[@danielmorley6213]

You are very skilled most people would have never never of tried to build this car i am ALLWAYS impressed and iam acar gie I grew up in my dad's commercial Garage you are the man Dan

[@mikepoluk3053]

Props Dan , unbelievable transformation .

[@jeffmckinsey8769]

Dan do you realize you did that first patch in around 10 minutes that’s awesome 👏

[@DDSpeedShop]

Don't wanna waste time haha

[@randymcqueen3030]

I would like to see you put paint on body of one car.Doesnt have to be show quality,just real paint.I think you could master this.Uncle Tony lays on good paint,you can too.

[@randymatheny8621]

Looks good from here!

[@mick_1949]

It's looking good Dan. Your work is really making a huge change to this nomad. I can't wait to see this on finished. Now, back to the Bathurst 1000. 🇦🇺👍

[@macho4x4warlock98]

That large passenger side firewall dimple that is rusted brown color , looks like it was dimpled for big block valve covers.

[@bobshope9035]

Nice work Dan and so amazing as the awesome content keeps flowing!

[@jimearnest4342]

I'm with mur,I can't get enough of this.

[@glenncampbell9126]

Yellow and white sounds good , I don't know about the green interior.

[@thomasbailey8306]

The rockers turned out Nice. Good job on it. The car gained back about 2000 pounds from what it was between rust and Puddy. No doubt lost a few pounds. LOL...HAHA...Great Video...

[@robertnicholas1255]

Try Satin black Barbi Q paint. I did my 56 BelAir it looked great. you amaze me, I was pissed about sedan delivery . I got over it. cheers. St Nicholas

[@belair9512]

Lookin good Dano! Please tell me you’re gonna spray something on underside to protect all your hard work before you swap frames? Semi black, black encapsulator?Something? Getting excited for you dood!

[@DDSpeedShop]

I'm.sure it'll get somthin

[@d.e.m8219]

Good job! It's amazing how it's coming along! Hang in there! Murph

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks!

[@andydawson2101]

Hey nice job, you going to patent the auto tint eye lids lol..

[@Tim-57]

Great job Dan, just great! Take care

[@1200kawa]

Woow, this looks to be very good. what a transformence since you got it :)

[@markstangsn9518]

Your a machine Dan love the videos watching from Northern Ohio

[@nicholasdaly7355]

Wow a big moment for the nomad well done on all hard work

[@coyboybc]

Doing great ! Enjoy watching your videos! Turn in the hack card! Moving up into your semi pro card

[@robbaker9664]

Nice work Dan !! ( Hot Rod Jesus )

[@deetee3153]

Looking good Dan, you are the man.

[@johns9993]

It's all good Dan, Love watching you progress so quickly with this build taking it to the the next level .

[@2424aldo]

Those big dents in your firewall look like the areas we would beat in to make clearance for big blocks,

[@leongraham54]

Back in the Day we beat the fire wall to get valve cover clearance to put 396 or 427 big blocks in try fives.I think your nomad had a big block in it at one time.

[@miken8368]

Not boring at all!

[@marygarner5249]

Always Big Thumbs UP every time absolutely love your videos Car is really coming along great 😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@morgansword]

Set it to one side when done and all, you have a chunk of money in the bank... good deal Dan.

[@CrazyWillie01]

Not one bit of yer work is boring Dan . Love this nomad . Hope ya go dependable performance sb. Turbo 350 stall converter , and a 12 bolt possi

[@adamirie2936]

Please No Gasser out of it 😉Big Block, 4 Speed ! Regular Headers, power steering, brakes and windows