IT RUNS BAD! Hood Scoop and Stance! - Making Our Door Delete 1956 Chevy Look Cool

Over the past couple of videos we have been converting this boring 4 door 56 Chevy into a stylish 2 door. It's a little more than simply welding the back doors closed.
With the outside of the car re-skinned we then had to weld in new structure on the inside of the car. I re-used some old tri 5 bits and went to town with the grinder and welder.
Now that the car is structurally sound, we can address the styling. Wheels and tires, hood scoop, ride height. Those 3 can change the look of a car over night. Mild to WILD
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[@edelio2743]

I love all the great sggestions in the comments to make this build better.....Dan will not do a single one of them.....lol

[@DDSpeedShop]

I mean.....

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@DDSpeedShop you impressed Dani!!!!..... that's a win beyond the car!!!

[@shanehack871]

😂

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@DDSpeedShop I support you...but that doesn't mean Im going to agree with you..........and anytime you need help ...let me know.... BUBBA THE INTERN IS ON THE JOB!!! ASE 30 yr ......old car nerd...... diesel mechanic fab experience

[@raymonddawson6423]

You have dirt on your face 😅keep up the good work

[@coldwarmotors]

Chevy made 100 000 of these 2 door sedans... Only 100 006 are known to survive today! Another awesome machine taking shape boss... Can't wait to see how you decide to finish this one! Cheers from Alberta...

[@timjefferson2137]

30 years from now, your kid will be digging those regulators out from under your deck lol

[@tonyt8805]

While wearing ripped jeans! 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@glennnickerson8438]

and flip flops...

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha cmon!

[@rattlekankustoms]

I love the dig at Bad Chad! 😂That guy is the KING of butchery. Everything that I've seen you do (which is a lot!) is concourse quality compared to that arrogant Bondo BUTCHER. 🤘😎🤘

[@phantom_boots]

When he has a kid he'll be wishing he kept at least one a more door 😂

[@TractorMan104]

I didn't think you could get any cooler, then you mentioned JC Whitney!! I got my first catalog when I was about 10 years old (50 years ago)

[@oldrustycars]

Around Chicago we got the Warshawski's catalog. Same company, identical catalog, they didn't think the rest of the country would buy from a Polish company.

[@greenhometony]

I used to go to the old warehouse buildings to buy parts around 50 years ago. It was like a kid at Christmas.

[@cjmahovic9406]

Hi Dan; Take a piece of the carpet under the rear seat, and use double sided-tape to install the repair patch in the burned area. (Carpet installer's trick)

[@redwinstead7873]

Love the hood scoop Dan

[@nu2this_stuff]

That dial-a -meter at 3:10...epic!

[@nojunkwork5735]

So you already have the chrome hood bird, and now a fake TA hood scoop behind it? Maybe next you can bondo a couple of those small tomato paste cans on top of the front fenders and wire them to blink back at the driver when you put on the turn signals. It would be interesting to see how the inside of your house is decorated.

[@willallen7757]

Dan, you're good enough, you're smart enough and gosh darn it people like you.

[@Hanlonsgarage]

I cant wait for the video of the hood scoop flying off the car when the bondo lets go! 😅😊

[@nboldrini]

For sure. He didn't prep or even wipe off the surfaces. : )

[@Tim-57]

​@@nboldrini 25:16

[@nboldrini]

@@Tim-57 OOPs.

[@johnmilanesi8221]

I gotta tell ya Dan my boy. When you’ve got that angle grinder in your hand, it’s like watching an artist with his paint brush. Dan you are the man!

[@rockystanaitis2908]

Best 10 minute carpet job ever!

[@jimmartin2248]

Don't change now, keep it real. You're the man, Dan. That's why we watch.

[@TheRealZygmo]

You guys today amaze me. So many of you like the grunge look. And you call the rust and different colors "patina"! LOL I had many tri-fives in my day, but I'll tell you: I would not take that 56 if you gave it to me....if I had to drive it that way!! But, to each his own...it's the fad today. You certainly know what you are doing when converting the 4dr to 2dr! And you are quick. And you are absolutely right about using the 2dr doors. I have seen guys take the wing windows off and keep the front 4drs, but that just does not do the job, still looks funny. I put the large Mopar scoop on my favorite 57 (for tunnel ram), and also tried a Camero scoop for while. In my time, of course we raised up the back, and/or lowered the front. When I had tired springs on a tri-five, I just pulled off the spring perches, welded them back on the top of the rear axles, and mounted it under the springs. That usually placed the top of the tire not quite showing in the fender. I also tilted my original steel front cap, bumper and all. No cut fenders. I slotted the cap's frame mounts. So all I had to do to open the cap was pull the cap forward about 3 inches, then I could tilt the cap without it scraping against the front edges of the doors. It's normal open position was tilted about 45 degrees, but with a 30 second change, it would open to completely vertical. And two people could remove the front cap in about 2 minutes. I was always trying different intakes, headers, etc so the tilt cap really made that easier. Have you converted a 4dr tri-five wagon to a 2dr? Would like to see that. I had to sell my last '57, a 4dr wagon 4 years ago. Nice work and videos even if you don't like nice paint! :) I'm subscribed and watch all your videos. Sorry I can't donate money...I live (barely!) on a fixed income.

[@RobertKinne-lh8wn]

I think your a great craftsman. Quite an understanding. Lots of knowledge. Good job

[@davidblinn8251]

I thought I had seen butchery before, but you're bondo-in bolts for your hood scoop is top dog! On the other hand, as Derek always, says, if it works, is it a dumb idea? I'm digging this build.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks! I think haha

[@slvrktman7824]

“Cleanliness is next to Godliness”!

[@RBR307]

Frigging love the yellow submarine!

[@bobfurman862]

I like the dirty banana...you're doing all the right stuff to it, perfect car for bangin' around anywhere. If it pisses someone off, you're nailin' it!

[@darrylcampbell4411]

AAHHH Yet another fine beast for the stable.. looks good Dan. Love it. Your vids are the best.

[@Charleslinville269]

Great Job Dan!! Looks great and it will be strong, Dan the king of 2 door conversions!!

[@michaellaughlin8457]

turn the scope towards the window and mount the gauges in it looks cool as all get out at night all lite up facing you while ur driving! kind of a cowl looking scoop when your done?! think about it throw it around in ur head dan ! 🤷‍♂️🤔🤗👍

[@sneakysgarage2412]

Dan gets stuff done, not too much couch time at his house

[@jamesstead1496]

Hell Yah !! 110% better than when behind the Nomad.I like the scoop too.

[@donbeeler49]

After you get it running right and the brakes working well you really need to paint the brown doors yellow to match… or spray the entire thing with some tractor paint. I mean come on...that's at least two videos right there!!!😀 I love the gasser look!

[@ls2c3]

Atta boy Dan. Respirator while cutting fibreglass. Love your builds. Not everything has to have 1000hp and a $20k paint job.

[@DDSpeedShop]

I'm a quantity over quality kinda guy

[@russupsidedowntopbottom955]

everytime i see ya do a 2 door conversion i get the ambition to head out and work on my 56 wagon. Keep it up and i may get it moving by spring😂😂

[@DDSpeedShop]

Get after it!

[@scottblackwell157]

Your cars have the coolest look!just old school hot rods!Dan,u the man!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks!

[@angryyank]

Personally I would shave all of the side trim off and leave the chevrolet badge and the Displacement badges on the fenders... AKA trim delete it all leave the window trims of course and hood trim... Make it a clean street look

[@corydriver7634]

Wow, JC Whitney! That brings back memories.

[@jasonbose3507]

The part of the video at the end looks awesome! You got the '48 Chevy in the background all low and sleek with a drag '56, you one lucky guy Dan!!!

[@RustyEast]

Dan is the king of the 200 yard (looks good) hot rod.❤

[@OLDSPANKY1967]

Yes! You need to do a 6 Door Tri-Five Chevy! That would be Great!

[@johnkranyics281]

Dan does his best to piss off Trans Am and Tri 5 guys! 👍👍🇨🇦

[@puddleduckist]

The rotten nanna is shaping up Dan!!! Pure 😎!!!!

[@peterrestine8237]

"I thought we were gonna go to the gym.." that was hilarious lol

[@1944chevytruck]

Who cares about internet trolls!.... looks great! good job!

[@RickBallantyne]

I'm dead serious man, if one of your cars was parked next to one of the last gen camaros I would pick yours to drive every time! They are cool and actually have personality. Not like the same ol same ol stuff from the big 3. And that dial hanging on your wall.......absolutely pure DD Speed shop. Rock on!

[@RobertKinne-lh8wn]

I wish I had a reasonable source of these cars an parts. Nice 327 4speed 9 inch rear front disc breaks. With all the work myself. You give me inspiration

[@RonnieLeslie-cj1yj]

It's hard to find a scoop that goes with the 50's curves. Straight thru the hood looks the best, for me. Ronnie. Fits like a glove.

[@PTE1957]

Just keep being you, for that is why I keep coming back to watch, because they are your cars after all.

[@gregt722]

The Rotten Banana is coming along. I love the gasser look! You really need to paint the brown doors yellow to match… maybe a soft tractor yellow like your convertible! 😊

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

It looks like a Yoo-hoo can. 😅

[@russellfuchs7903]

Or the rest brown. 😮

[@RustyRatchetGarage]

Love the videos, I surprised my wife with a 55 Chevy 150 for her birthday at a car show. I did a video on it

[@OdySlim]

Fine Job Dan! You can name it " Top Banana " Regards from Ody Slim

[@loose-arrow-garage]

Dan doesn't do things the right way or the wrong way. He does it his way!

[@jasonbose3507]

Dan, I'M REALLY IMPRESSED 👍 😁 WITH YOUR WORK!!! You do these conversions like a real master. You used to fumble a little, not very organized, to complete these tasks. Now, look at you, all gangster mechanic doing the job all with one hand 👌 👍, the way a master would do it. I'm proud 🥲 that your learning and improving over time, way to go! Thanks for the video 📸.

[@442olds7]

R/f brake shoes are on backwards. Short shoe should be pointing to the front , long shoe point to the rear...but you will not likely care lol

[@oldsman9465]

Also thought I saw the left rear brake shoes were both secondary shoes.

[@rockystanaitis2908]

I remember Bob Alton in my senior year of high school. He spent a whole semester putting a scoop on his Mustang. It was the huge one. Our auto shop instructor would not give him a grade until it was perfect. Bob sanded filler for 3 months.

[@nboldrini]

Really enjoyed this video. You seem in best spirits and let your personality take the lead.

[@ThomasThomas-wn3km]

I love it. Don't paint it. So far, it might be my favorite.

[@ericcrawford326]

Dan, you are a Dr of Butchery. At first you think Aw hell no he ain’t doin it that way. Then in the end it turns out awesome!

[@markmckeachnie4484]

Your the Dan the trifive man so you need to do one every once and a while lol

[@tonymorse7178]

Tapered roller bearings came in 1961. Use '61-'68 front hubs for the upgrade.

[@olskoolsgarage9987]

Definitely diggin the hood scoop!! Love the car bro!!

[@dennisbrown2571]

First hood scoop you've done that I've liked. IMPO. Another winning conversion for d d speed shop!

[@EverythingHorsepower]

I admire your dedication to click bait not everyone is willing to itch all night for clicks

[@Tim-57]

Hey Dan Great fun filled video. You seemed to be in your glory throughout this build😊 Take care

[@YetiShots]

crazy taxi game memories! sweet car!

[@kimkelly-kline3768]

Got a squatter there huh? Lol ..I love it!!

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Its cool seeing how you put it all together!

[@dondavis6997]

Nice to meet you Dan I'm an old Chevy truck addict, nice to meet you.😂😂 would you like to have some tri five parts

[@SchneiderClassics]

love using the scoop as a filler bowl

[@skeptic3332]

Love the way it looks. I would never paint it.

[@mattewiegand9896]

A six door sounds rad. Like an old Checker cab/ Airport shuttle.

[@toejam503]

Hood scoop looks great! Finish it with 4 or 5 holes. The stance is awesome!

[@richardoswalt1009]

60 years from now someone will own an original DD hack shop 4 door to 2 door conversion... VERY VALUABLE 😮

[@RAV21-32]

I’m enjoying your vids. I like how you just push ahead and don’t bog yourself down with all those pesky details. It’ll all come out in the end. Nice job.

[@Telephony954]

This was a great series, fix the motor, get some glass, fix the brakes, get some lights, finish the body work, and freakin drive it like ya stole it. can't wait for the next misfit adventure. Be well

[@PetersonMotorsports]

Answering you thumbnail question. YES!

[@semperfi5861]

That hood scoop looks like a roof vent, lol 😂🤣🤘👍😊 looks good though 👍

[@kbschulze]

Cool stuff, discovered you through Mortske. Watched 3 back to back and I’m subscribed.

[@garyb.4080]

I’ve seen your implement paint jobs before, I think Cub Cadet yellow would really look good on this one!

[@PaulJFleischer]

Dan, you know I've been watching for a while. I really like what you've been doing. Really good work. I like to watch you do the hood scoop operations, as well...Ha!!!!!

[@bmck9097]

Nice work, you got some skills.

[@BillyJoefromMtVernonMo]

Those extra springs are old school helper springs to get rid of the sag from worn out springs. A real Sears special

[@joeystrains.9316]

You could epoxy strong magnets to the scoop to hold it down to the hood. Cool video!

[@CAPTKELLYify]

I WOULD LEAVE THE HOOD ALONE. THE ONLY HOOD SCOOP i woulld ever use, is a "COWL INDUCTION" (just my opinion) I think tri-5 chevys look best with there flat hood. I reallly like most everything you do. Its amazing, you have no fear just tearing into a car.....much respect.

[@bobballew6087]

You definitely under sale yourself. I think it awesome got just the right amount of GREASY but in a cool way.

[@jeffhill2089]

I really like the scoop, I'd like to see it open on the front and a hole in the hood so it forces cool air into the engine compartment going down the road. I am a hood scoop guy too.

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

Yoo-hoo.... It's DDs Speed Shop! 😁👍

[@JamesBrown-cx3xf]

You know Dan bisquick works better to hold those bolts to the hood scoop

[@kevinl.2291]

I’m digging the hood scoop Dan. Such another cool project. Keep on jamming on these cars you truly saving them. 👍😎✌️

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks dude!

[@allenbeaulieu7077]

The BANANA is shaping up real good bro. Keep up the good work sir.

[@kevinwright1551]

It's looking awesome indeed. Keep up the great work.

[@tombrenes2411]

Mad fab skills Awesome content Love all the hard work Great build series

[@rickypevey7751]

I really like the way you work I love the way your cars look my old hot rod is a 1960 Willy’s jeep wagon still running 226 straight six if I could have a tri five probably be 56

[@tonyflorio3269]

IIRC, the T/A scoop was originally designed to face opening-forward until tests showed there was a high pressure area at the cowl and it was more effective 'reversed' on the Firebird. They did work until noise regs meant closing them off; the early ones had a vacuum-operated door. I think most of them could be opened up by taking off the block off plate, but there were a couple of designs over the run, so don't quote me.

[@upscaleshack]

I can't quote you? Damn. There goes my thesis.

[@glennstatham960]

DD Speed Shop and Mortske Repair need to sell us merch in Australia! (please)

[@barryk253]

Keep the high back seats they’re a matching set to go with the scoop. Looks great 👍 😂

[@BUILTFORDTOUGH79]

Love your work brother! Keep it up! Moving is tough… trust me. My wife and I want to buy a house further out with some land, but like you guys said, “it’s not that easy to just pick up your life and go”. It’ll take time!

[@edwardbowsher8364]

You try so hard to get bad comments. I love it. I do wonder why you don't do a perfect car just cause I know you can.

[@RBR307]

Frigging love the Bannaa Split

[@robbycard4293]

Dan,very characteristic; Indefinitely.

[@loydheckenlively5168]

I think you're doing an excellent job, there should be more people like you out there to take any old relics, classic cars, and sex it Em up. I had a 56 Beller that I bought from my cousin and never finished it. And I regret the fact that that because that is my ideal car if I had the money I would buy one. Keep up the good work.

[@rich9093]

You know at first I was saying no. By the time you trimmed it up it looks pretty good!

[@ScrapHeap_Garage]

I neleavr your having more fun with that car then any of them, lol 😆 just relax it'll be fine!

[@mauricioescobedo3354]

Rear pop out windows like they have for VW bugs would be pretty cool.

[@RobertKinne-lh8wn]

Great idea

[@davecarakasavage919]

Banana puddn is coming along DD SPEEDSHOP RULEZ

[@Shane-xh4nu]

It’s a race car, so.. quick release. Uhh huh.. 🤣 Dani didn’t seem too convinced.

[@LeeSmith-BigK51984]

I’m digging the way its looking. Keep up the good work and can’t wait to see what is next.