More Nomad Noodling!!! 57 Chevy 2 door hardtop to Nomad Conversion Part 51

[@joeharrington595]

That tank looks like a perfect fit. Good work Doug

[@johnbergen9663]

You may not be rich monetarily but have valuable creativity, engineering and fabrication skills! And making do with what you’ve got! 👏🏻. Great fab of the gas tank support straps!

[@blakestone8088]

Your not kidding when you say it's Cold We've had clear sky's and Freezing Cold and I'm out in it Chopping Firewood My 56 4X4 is sitting behind a Stack of Logs, "I want My Truck Back" You've gotten so much done in the short time you've been posting Good Job & thx Doug

[@Matthew-x9d]

“Don’t go into the light! You are a hoot. Your progress is consistent and well crafted. What a journey transforming a car into a station wagon…Ingenious! Thanks boss. Peace and God bless you.

[@JimsIfitaintbrokefixit]

Amazing how far you have come, considering what you started with.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Sometimes I surprise myself Jim LOL,Thanks!

[@charleshewitt3026]

Véy nice project my friend, I'm very proud to watch your beautiful work, thankyou sir!

[@PhilDykshoorn]

Ingenious work. Reminds me of my father, a master mechanic for Volvo, who never wasted a piece of scrap metal, a piece of old wire, an old tire rims, alternators, everything. He had a use for everything [eventually]. He was always thinking about how to repair rather then replace. l appreciate your dedication to this craft with things that almost look impossible to do, looking at your first video of a hulk of the '57 coupe.

[@badzbradzgoodyz6477]

You are a rich man! Not money rich, but you are very humble and also you have a great family! That is as good as rich. Thanks Doug

[@monadking2761]

The tank looks good. I think the most I ever got in the stock wagon tank was 18 gallons. That will be nice for cruises. Remember to also put a rubber liner above the tank so it doesn't rub and cause rust. Also, ground your tank and not just through the fuel line. People often forget to do that and don't get the fuel gauge working correctly. Here is a tip when you take down the headliner, mark your roof ribs. They need to be in the proper order to fit correctly.

[@timharris6835]

That new fuel tank is a good move, no worries about dirt or corrosion in the fuel system once that part is fitted, looking good.

[@johnkelly6942]

The day finally came for that gas tank! Also, for a duffer you draw pretty good. As a young man (40 years ago) I was an architect and can draw really, really good. A quick sketch is the perfect way to either study a situation or convey an idea to someone.

[@edwardmaney3453]

Watch everyday don't want to miss a video. Doug l am amazed how you are using a gas tank from a truck. Keep up the amazing work my friend.

[@dongeorge3289]

I enjoy watching another man make An old car look good I do it all the time it's always nice to see somebody else doing it too I just got done finishing Cutting cutting out drilling all the spots out of 174 duster Trunk to put in another 74 duster Putting back to get together someday soon Keep up the good work

[@cobyburrow9339]

Coming right along. You may not be rich, but you are rich with knowledge. I'm watching to see what you fix next!

[@jamesvanderminden5356]

Enjoying the show, keep on rocking.

[@dupes_1618]

Nice combination of talk and work. You made the tank look way to easy

[@MrMktMaster]

Nice work on the tank Doug, straps look good and I see that it’ll all work with the hidden gas filler door. It’s amazing that the roof is so good considering the shape of the metal elsewhere. Keep up the good work and friendly manner and I’ll keep watching! Ken

[@ArtPotterf-bx7qb]

I really enjoyed all of the videos after working hard all day I look forward to watching tem😊

[@redwinstead7873]

Hey let’s lucky people see the tail gate put on just for a minute to see how it’s looking okay ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gregpomeroy2149]

Always nice to have big pieces of cardboard in stock. DD’s would say that headliner was mint.😊

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Man, that tank looks like it should have come like that from the factory Doug! Nice work!

[@danielfoster2339]

Nice work on the tank straps brother 🎉🎉 one step closer.

[@jeffdavis5704]

Doug them straps turned out nice, tank looks like it was made for the nomad. Keep up the good work.

[@robertlaurer8392]

Doug, good work! Great to see your 4 leg helper giving you an assist!

[@waynebernier1061]

Tank looks like it fits great, hangers are stronger than stock for sure. Having more capacity is a huge benefit too.

[@stephenbowser3052]

That tank fit up in frame rails really nice, high of 17 here today 14 now

[@cjdesign5700]

Great work...nice eye on the details, Doug

[@Joseph-u3t2n]

I've made fuel tank straps from the really wide heavy duty banding straps for a 1979 Malibu. They were still on the car when I sold it 7 years later.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Whatever works right Joseph? There are no rules in fabricating LOL!

[@garyp1533]

Another good day Doug.

[@timbarry5080]

I don't know about the 50s but I seem to remember my 60s cars used strips of heavy tar paper between the straps and tank.

[@davecates9139]

Instead of welding the nut to the floor, why not pass the bolt through the floor and weld it from the top ? That way, you don't have to worry about the bolt possibly being too long and interfering with the plywood and I believe it'll be easier when you're putting the tank up to slip the strap over the stud and start a nut than to try to line up the hole so you can start the bolt.

[@johnjason7204]

Doug do not forget to add a filler between the tank and the strap. The filler could be anything to cushion the rubbing.

[@r.n.6515]

Tank and straps are looking good but will you put anything on top of the tank to isolate the contact from tank to floor (or whatever is above the tank)?

[@Hanlonsgarage]

Just wondering if those straps are tight enough 🤔 might need to shorten them a bit to tighten the straps, lots of weight when the tank is full, just my two cents Doug 😊

[@stevenbranch7362]

Doug that is looking great on the tank mount. Thank for your info on editing. I will have some stuff coming out soon. If I can figure out windows video editor lol.

[@henryjewell3900]

The Nomad roof looks to be in good shape. Those roofs are susceptible to rust on the back corners.

[@clasicradiolover]

Always leave them wanting more” P.T. Barnum, I couldn't believe it was over so quickly

[@johnbergen9663]

Very impressive how Shop Assistant Cat Nomad can balance on the tail fin! 😊

[@PhilDykshoorn]

paws of a cat are so sensitive, they can walk right on a roof edge and have no fear of falling.

[@redwinstead7873]

That’s perfect where is the gas cap going I hope behind the crome people think that is so cool

[@samuelleonard1729]

Very cool watching you bringing old cars back to life thanks for your skills really appreciate you

[@JeffDullea-lz7wk]

Doug I would suggest welding gussets at the 90 degree locations for extra support at the bend. The tank is rounded and should clear. 😎

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

That's not a bad idea Jeff,thanks!

[@junksautomotive]

Hey Doug, dont steal my saying... took me a few days to come up with that 😅. Cheers buddy.... i have the shirts to prove it! 😊

[@CrazyWillie01]

Love all of it , you do anther tri5 after oh hell a hot rod I’ll watch lol love yer attitude ,content, and Channel

[@kenpatrick8268]

Wow, that tank fits nice Doug!

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Ken!

[@timbrown6459]

Great video Doug good to see tank in worked out just fine

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Tim!

[@homotorsports]

That worked out great.. no problem fishing a filler hose in there… I’m a Rambler man if you ever get a chance and you want to do a Jeep walk around it would be greatly appreciated…

[@jeffhill2089]

Tank fits nice.

[@Steve-e4h8o]

More more more!

[@mikecore1637]

Have you thought about the OHMs of the fuel sender ? Ford and Chevy may be different and you can fix that more then one way . I like the tank .Looking good .

[@Steve-e4h8o]

Love your intro...shirts? Steve at modelmania

[@rcd871]

Why not weld a bolt on the top side then there is no bolt protruding into the cab

[@redwinstead7873]

Are you going to put the gas cap in the fen. ❤

[@CrazyWillie01]

Late but here Buddy

[@garysgarage.2841]

Where do you get those strips of steel? They seem to work pretty good.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Gary! I picked them up at Tractor Supply.

[@garysgarage.2841]

@EllisKarKustoms-v9j oh no shit. Thanks

[@tomhagen7150]

How did you bend the tank straps ? and what tool did you use to cut and create the hook ends of the strap.

[@charleshewitt3026]

Are you going to weld a short 45 to the opening that goes above the top of the tank then rubberhose it to the filler spout? So when it's completely full it won't eat through an o ring just wondering,I know whatever you do it will be right sir, educate me please

[@timbarry5080]

Since your mounting a gas tank I guess you're not gonna make the car an electric powered cyber classic

[@adamirie2936]

L🐱🐱King G😉😉D !