Nothin But NEW METAL! - Rust Free 1967 Camaro?

[@joemonahan2972]

Enjoyed watching your builds during 2023. Since you a lot like us every day folks, bit at a time...day by day over time our dreams are built. Gives us pride and confidence.

[@Ryan67rs]

67 doors have three screw/bolt hinges 68 had four screw/bolt hinges. I really like this build. I have a 67 RS convertible I've had since 1987. So happy I hung on to it.

[@classic_cars8713]

Danny, you should remove trim around windshield and rear window as rust likes to lurk in these areas

[@leifkarlsson323]

The car that probably had the biggest impact on me as a kid back in the 80"s, was a black 68 camaro. With high rise tunnel ram and gold anodized velocity stacks poking through the hood...

[@waynedavis7245]

The sub frame connectors will really make a solid car out of it . The handling will be a lot better. These cars have a lot of twist to them , especially if you are going to run big horsepower in them.

[@edpeleschka2729]

I've worked on quite a few F body cars and I think you're doing it right by saving as much original metal as possible. Lots of test fitting will make this a very nice car! Awesome work!

[@mikemullay5622]

When you said you were going to rebuild this 1967 Camaro you were not kidding! I like the wing window cars too.

[@michaelasher8084]

That is the original A/C of the day lol

[@JackSparrow-pp1bt]

Reasonable option- 350 Muncie 4 speed. More fun- 383 Stroker Tremec 6 speed. So glad you finally found the time and decided to do this build. Been waiting awhile. It will be fun to see it driving down the road.

[@darrylowens9298]

Always heard that original metal is better. Never saw the difference till you pointed it out , good stuff.

[@darinmbicknell]

BLUE! Nice you are building my family 67-68' Camaro from the early 70's we owned. LOVE the nostalga this build is bringing up. GO DAN GO!

[@bigbuck1318]

I love to see the rust repair. Feels satisfying to see new metal going on.

[@bufords]

Bud! the door is high cause it has no guts. All doors are adjusted with a slight preload. Once you put glass and cranks in it, it should drop!

[@Fritzie73]

You are so fascinating to watch welding, I really enjoy your Skills Dan!!

[@trevorolson1082]

Dan, I think you should get a big white board to hang on your garage wall so you can keep track of the projects and where you left off, and what's needed and on the way lol

[@billtopka2584]

I had a ‘67 in 1972. Where your outer sill rotted is where a chrome spear was attached . I love that car it was Bolero Red with a black vinyl top and a black stripe around the front end.😎

[@tombrenes2411]

Awesome build series My 2 cents: adjustable pedal box Love all the hard work

[@MrIgor1955]

The car looks great! Refurbished my welder. My welds don't look like bubble gum anymore. Now I can start rust/sheet metal repair on my '65 Malibu again. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Jddvs]

I’m seeing your vision for this car and it does look good with its new skin. Not usually a big fan of the “ dog dish” hubcaps but they look right on this car. This could be a really nice car and desirable car when finished.

[@jonathanatkinson1121]

Dan you can’t go wrong with a sec and a four speed. That combo will be a lot of fun around town. Keep having fun and do it your way. As a old song goes “you can’t please everyone so you have to please yourself.”

[@argarage517]

Just a tip, the door internals are so heavy that when you add the regulators, glass, etc the doors will sag noticeably lower than where you set them with no glass in. Excited to see this one done!

[@MRobichaud99]

It is a nice car Dan! Brings me back to doing work on my 74 Nova 2 years ago now. Wow how time flies! Man, I can't wait for spring time.. Great video!

[@davidrahberger7788]

Add front discs keep it fairly stock . A nice 383 4 barrel and 5 speed would make it a great daily driver

[@giveblood8467]

it seems like the old dan is back. he is fixing little things while open. he is planning and fitting to make sure car comes out straight, he is going to paint probally with rattle can while apart. he likes his car, he is excited about the build. and so am I. Dan forget what other people say what to do while building the car make it your way. you paid for it. it is yours. Im in on watching this car. thank you GIVEBLOOD

[@rogerraff6823]

Love the progress, I stupidly sold my 1967 RS/SS big block convertible Camaro and can’t afford to buy another

[@johnkranz4004]

Coming along well Dan definitely keep it blue

[@skeeet5758]

Dang you're the only guy I see out here actually putting together a pretty much rust-free car I mean I see guys on here saying a lot about you know being a hack or whatever but that's a really solid car that's kind of what I like I like to find somebody that just likes to rough them together the grunt work and then they're like well hey you know I'd sell it you know what I'm saying it's so hard for people to come to terms with getting rid of something. Like I say people can't come to terms with aftermarket sheet metal because they have to make it fit that's part of making it fit looks good buddy keep up the good work

[@calvinpochinko4277]

I think they call those torque boxes that the spring eye bolts to and those are caged nuts you were referring to... one of my favorite metals to do patching with or make my own panels with is "satin coat" and you can get it in different gauge steel around Wpg.. you can literally throw a piece of it outside and it won't rust...you just need to lightly sand off the coating to weld...i usually buy off-cuts and get some of them bent in sheet metal brake with a 1" 80° or 90° angle...i think full sheets are 4x8 or 10...nice to have a few pieces laying around

[@Pacavelli]

You're as Giddy as a 16 year old looking at that Car............. DON'T EVER LOSE THAT!!!!!!!!!❤

[@TurboDog73TX]

I agree with just a SBC and a 4 spd manual. You're right, You never really see just basic driver quality 1st gens anymore. If it were mine, I'd do a 400 sbc, with a hyd roller, and AFR 220’s. Will rip, and still be super driveable.

[@bat5917]

Just found this and echo your sentiment. 400’s set up to breathe are real screamers. They love to wind up quick and deliver good torque.

[@krisboice6287]

I love that blue color it's almost like a denim. Hopefully if you do repaint it you paint back to factory.

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

I think this is my favorite build so far and you've barely just begun! 😁👍

[@user-zb6ke7gy7e]

those first gen fastback cameros are good stuff

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah its kinda growing on me too

[@JohnCooke-gp6ck]

HEADLINER AND PAINT SO HARD TO BELIEVE BUT I PROMISE IT WILL NOT HURT YOUR RATINGS

[@billyduffany3387]

He never does headliners.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

headliners are a total bitch though........................................@@billyduffany3387

[@kevinbutcher995]

And anything but black wheels..... those "merican" daisy's would look great on this.

[@patrickancona1193]

Head is a chicks thing, real men go bare

[@DDSpeedShop]

I'm scared of change

[@franksgarage8551]

Yup, glad you dragged it home Dan. Happy to see you are having fun! Small block,light car. Will be a hoot! Back in my teens in ST Charles the ratty camaro was the fast one around.

[@brianschmidt2747]

Satin black and the Yenko stripes.

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

The car is truly a great project, and everything is coming together.

[@Seonaidh966]

I’m loving this build. Right in my wheelhouse. Nothing niece than a muscle car with colour coated steelies with poverty caps!!! AWESOME!!!!! Nice job Dan!!!!!!!

[@RuffTymesBob]

It was funny when you said it gives you Challenger vibes. Alot of people think that Chevy copied the Challenger body when in fact the 67 Camaro pre-dates the Challenger by 2 years and the Barracuda didn't use that body style until 70. I get it all the time with my 1974 Nova and the Duster even though the 68 Nova body style pre-dates the Duster by 2 years.

[@kennethsonier1766]

It's good to see how excited you are working on the Camaro. My all-time favorite car. In 1980 my first car was a 68 SS/RS 396 4-speed with a 12-volt posi. Had it for 7 years but had to sell it to pay for insurance auction wrecks. I still miss that car. Anyway I'm glad to see you working on the Camaro. Keep the awesome work coming and the excellent videos 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@dionrau5580]

Yes, 12 volt posi is so much better than the 6 volt posi...😆😂

[@kennethsonier1766]

@@dionrau5580 😂 I should spell check before I post something ✌️🇺🇲

[@dionrau5580]

@@kennethsonier1766 yeah it cracked me up, so I had to say it! 👍

[@dougtodd305]

12 volt posi and negi

[@chrismarr2663]

Famous quote by the infamous halfass Brent, "if you squint, it's mint".

[@bat5917]

Gotta say, you’re going in a great direction with this Camaro. You mentioned a sbc and a 4 speed and that would be a nice driver. I tend to like nice drivers and then make them sorta spunky… Either a 400 sbc with a circle track cam (sounds good and runs like a scalded dog), or a 454-ish with headers and 3” exhaust would really sound good, easy around town, tons o torque.

[@allenbeaulieu7077]

Gonna be a great hot rod Dan. I owned a ‘69 back in ‘75, and seeing you do this up makes the heart pitter patter for one. Awesome work buddy!

[@DansGarageNC]

As far as sheet metal goes, On my 67 rs, I found an NOS fender for it. Good job on that patch, better to keep all the factory welds. You are on the right track. Looking forward to more on this one.

[@billclark6218]

Enjoying the process like all your cars. Make it a runner, yes lower it. I have a 67 and you can run a pretty big tire, front and rear. If you like it,build something later. Al, cars are getting harder and harder and you have a great start. Keepdoing what your doing. I'm 70 and it helps me to move forward with my stuff...

[@jonathanpalahitski9596]

Rebuild that block to a 327 instead of the 350 with either a 4spd or turbo 400 and 3.73 gears. Wicked build and keep up the amazing work Dan! Love the Nomad

[@GaryClow-g2v]

Yeh 57 hard top be great to see some more progress 👍😎

[@Tim-57]

Hey Dan You are such a hard worker. Take care of Yourself 😊

[@keithlalonde4308]

I am just finishing up a customer car . A 1973 Camaro. New floor from AMD , mini tubes Sub frame connectors from Detroit steel. I repaired the quarter panels and it is in high build primer. When it leaves here the mechanical building begins. Then it will return for paint. These are fun cars to build enjoy the journey.

[@garysgarage.2841]

Those were slip over rockers that's why they were so far off so they'd fit over the original and make it look all pretty.

[@DDSpeedShop]

They where terrible haha

[@woodrowdelozier1]

You are going to fall in love with first gen camaros Dan. 💪😎 welcome to the elite club my friend

[@therattyrod3342]

Going to be a nice old car. I would put a 6 banger back in it, and a quiet exhaust. Awesome daily in my opinion. But hey man, it's your car. You do you brother. Great content 👍👍

[@rbarker4426]

I think it should be a universal car two engines available the 6 cylinder in the Biscayne ran pretty good. And then that 454 can make some mega power with good aluminum heads and upgraded pistons for more compression that is the key to HP. If you ever put a lawn mower engine together you can put a big block Chevy together. That's what it is a lawn mower ×8 a piece of cake.

[@my31and37]

Not sure if its been mentioned, but a quick way to tell 67 from 68 doors is to count the hinge bolts..68 doors use 4 bolt hinges verses the 3 bolt 67 hinges..carry on!

[@chrislongbeard]

I have a friend who got a 6 cyl 67 Convertible in a packagedeal. He wanted to put a 454 in it. We convinced him to drive it to a show and had the public decide, well they said keep it original. He did and put the 454 in the 68 hardtop. It gets more attention than the 68.

[@oxyfee6486]

I’ve had my 67 Camaro for over thirty years, I just rebuilt the hideaway headlights, new motors , limit switches. It cost me almost two grand, that’s with upgraded doors and buckets, the old ones were a little banged up. It’s rust free LA car, it’s been in Canada it’s entire life, Sierra Fawn paint, 350, 4spd. I wish you were closer, I’m in Ontario, I have a ton of parts.👍

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

sounds like a nice car,im in ontario as well

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

I don't mind seeing you work on different cars at the same time. It brakes it up. Get to see two cars advancing at the same time. Cool 😎

[@peterogers7561]

I love this project. I predict that it is going to look so good when all the panels are done you will want to make it look even better.

[@drewunderwood2859]

Very cool assortment of cars, I am a Camaro fan but not a vehicle I fit in comfortably, enjoying the builds and appreciate the ride along and letting us be a fly on the wall.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah im a little worried about fitment

[@gregorypoole5648]

Hi, Dan: Luvin this latest build...67 first gen Camaro is my favourite.On top of new sheet metal, no markers , along with vent windows And 3 pedals..it's a win, win, win! What's not to like?

[@TheAtomicPunk-mk8tm]

I had a 67 RS 327 4 speed back in the day. Nice to see this build.

[@mikemarak2613]

Small block and 4 speed with maybe 3:73 gears should make for a fun driver! Keep up the good work Dan👍

[@jasoncardoza6375]

Wow buddy! I remember watching your first few videos when you uploaded them… suddenly you pop up in my recommendations and your channel is doing awesome!!! Congratulations buddy! 32k views in 7 hours that’s nuts.

[@rolhoreis6187]

while we're all waiting ... i binged the Charger playlist [i'm new to the channel] and enjoyed . even with all the issues you encountered , it too was a good looking build . slapping the panels on the Camero made all the difference in the world . looking forward to the frankenstein 57 making an return appearance . really digging that build as well . love your mindset , approach and dry humor

[@robertbourinski8286]

Uncle Tony’s Garage has a good explanation of why disc brakes aren’t needed in that old rigg. He makes sense.

[@MrYz250fman]

I wouldnt lower it. Mine has stock suspension and it drags all the time. Be sure to order the control arms from summit or a reputable seller because some of them come with junk bushings with play in them.

[@jim0195]

Dan - you are kicking butt is a pretty rusted hulk. I really think that you are doing a solid job with all your patch work as new metal is good and welds are strong. It’s great to see another classic get rolling again. Keep up the great work. You don’t need no stinking rotisserie. I like your music choices for the high speed video sections too great job!!!

[@markcupery581]

Funny how snowbanks in Canadia come with rocker sills when Wisconsin snowbanks only come with dog turds 😂😂😂😂

[@josephbaker677]

Ive been soaking my crusty smalls in white vinegar and it works quite well! I mean crusty small auto parts.

[@woodrowdelozier1]

Blue with a white nose stripe and cowl hood is an awesome choice Dan

[@marvinm9408]

Camaro is looking good. Small block and 4 speed sounds good. Nice cruiser it will be.

[@drobertsscooby]

I 💙 the 1st Gen Camaro. My Dad has a 67 Camaro SS that he fully Restored. It's Jet Black with the Bumble Bee Stripe across the front Header from fender to fender.

[@mikehaglund7283]

You can just stick similar weight windows and hardware inside the doors to mimic assembled weight of those components for aligning doors before final assembly. They do drop a tad with the added weight.

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

That must of been the water levels in those rockers. No drain holes i bet. Every car i bought got to be drilled in the lowest places..did the doors 'rockers 'trunk etc. Just small holes. 1/4 drill bit.

[@spankyham9607]

Daily driver, nice 20 footer. 67 Camaro is the rare-o. If you want one that is crazy hot rod chop drop and drag like you always go, do it to the 68. Keep this one stock-ish with mild normal factory like upgrades.

[@EverythingHorsepower]

I use the rocker panels for my door alignment reference with a car like that . What I do is look for a uniform gap along the rocker and the bottom of the door equal to the rocker corner then i reference the cowl to door at the top and that gives me a hood starting point

[@Nichole-440HP]

Love your work ethic, you get stuff done and it’s done well .

[@steveshultz7818]

I like what you're thinking for the Camaro. SBC, 4 speed, 12 bolt, decent interior, amateur paint or even just primer sealer.

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Looks GREAT Dan! It is really amazing seeing how you can make something so ratty look so good so quickly! Tubular control arms, dropped spindles, etc. sounds great! I think it's going to need a blower as well!

[@gmal6640]

I won't believe dd speed shop will have something nice until I see but so far looking good hope dan puts in the paint and body work this car deserves it

[@SmittyInVegas]

Back in the 80s I was always a tri5 guy. All the unibod Camaros were rotted. But I like this 67 now! Lol

[@kevinwright1551]

Awesome job on your Camaro. Looking beautiful indeed. Keep up the great work.

[@buffdoc46]

I would love for you to do rust preventer and clean up the cavities before patching. Paint those areas after. Everything else you do is great.

[@TrendsbySterling]

Dan the panel looks to be a ridge cap for a metal roof! It covers the top where the two panels meet so you don't have any water running under the metal.

[@rmee5165]

I love how you took care of the light complaints.🤣😂

[@roddogg914]

Wow Dan, the lil ol' Camaro makes the garage look bigger. Keep up the good work my friend 👍🏾.

[@Hillbillymafia]

Really digging this car Dan. Big block 4spd. Hugger orange with black stripes. My dream car

[@bobbofly]

Mopar nightwatch blue. White 15 inch Olds rally rims. wedgewood blue velour upholstery. Went that way with my 68 impala fastback & it was awesome.

[@garyb.4080]

You always got Murr for the buffing on the paint job, and I gave you my suggestions last video! Well, since it’s going to be a BBC, with a blower, it’s best to make it as strong as you can!!😅

[@gregpiecuch3802]

Thanks for the decoding the trim tag.

[@StevenAndrews]

when you get the subframe connectors, global west makes a real nice set...definitely weld them in though.

[@georgethompson4736]

bore that 283 60 over to a 301 and a nice bump stick with a nice set of heads even vortecs will work

[@larrydixon-vi7ld]

After you get everything lined up the way you want , drill a 1/8 hole in each hinge into door , then you can use an 1/8 inch drill bit to line everything up and bolt them right back to where you are all lined up fenders same way

[@jamesbrooks9828]

This car could be the one that will show what talents you have. You can get all your money, and some, back on this. I would think many, if not, of your subscribers would love to see this car complete.

[@davesayers5809]

Satin Black with Cragars Dan!! Outstanding AF either way!!

[@edpoell2876]

It's good to see Dan so stoked! You work so much better when you are falling in love with the car, the Opel wasn't your style at all and you found too many reasons to quit the build.

[@FinalFinishDetail]

Dan the man, you my friend are a special breed. I swear the more rust repair you do the happier you are lol😂. Keep up the content love you and Dani, you guys are so much fun to watch.

[@pugliesesspeedshop]

The fact that you cut through the VP sticker to hang the quarter was just the right amount of DD Speed Shop "give a shit"... Love it!!

[@mylennyuym]

Hi guys, how are you? 1967 Camaro colors included Deepwater blue, Nantucket blue and my favorite , Marina blue. Keep up great vids, thanx, Sam

[@johnmahoney2178]

In 1982 my 16th birthday mom and dad got me a 1967 Camaro 327 4 speed all original it needed quarters and wheel tub’s and drove it home for $500 i miss that car 💯♥️👀👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

i dont blame ya!

[@richball9576]

You should definitely put the RS grill in it with the hidden headlights. They look amazing!

[@youtubefilmvisionary67]

Great project lots new body parts this car needs it all it will be worth it !! Look good with rear trunk spoiler, paint job,& the rally wheels