NOW WHAT? The Bottom Has OFFICIALLY Fallen Out Of This Project - 1955 Nomad Gasser

We tackle a whole pile of stuff in todays episode. First things first I mount our re-covered seats fresh out of the upholstery shop. Big thanks to TCS Auto Upholstery for taking care of us. Check em out of Facebook.
With the interior somewhat squared away, we go under the car and pull the old fuel system out to make room for the new Holley Sniper set up. FYI I hate tri 5 wagon tanks!
At 22:30 in the video we call out ‪@CaseysCustoms‬ for being a click baiting sell out...
Then we round out the day by welding in a shock brace and running all new AN fuel line front to back. Like always, we're waiting on parts but we will keep moving forward.
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[@DependableAutoTruck]

Does it just look that way did you put the pump on the return port

[@kennethstaszak9990]

Looks like it to me too. Pump should be on the S (supply) and return on the R (return) ports.

[@DependableAutoTruck]

@@kennethstaszak9990 yes I backed it up several times and then when he showed the picture it was on the other side. Probably doesn't matter

[@kennethstaszak9990]

​@@DependableAutoTruck Maybe maybe not but if they're marked a certain way I'd hook them up the way they're marked.

[@DDSpeedShop]

...... dammit

[@danrowell9452]

lol good catch people@@DDSpeedShop

[@randomyank7777]

I had to take a moment , while you were under the "So Madd" . That was a lot more metal than you started out with ! Looks good , Dan . Sounds like you're getting all of the important pieces . Moving & shaking . She's already BBBB bad , Bad to the Bone . I don't know how thick the floor is , but a bigger footprint spreads the load , when putting weight on it . More surface area . She's already a beautiful ride . It will be nice to watch the "ride along" . That Cheshire cat grin , the commentary from Queen D , Lol . Priceless ! Awe , now you have to paint the fill tube , to match the rest of the Nomad . DD Speed Shop , ROCKS ! Cheers .

[@bobfurman862]

This is how you turn a Sobad into a Nobad..nice work!

[@bigbow62]

Looking good Dan.... You gotta get some miles on that wicked machine before power tour ✌️🙂 The DD Speed Shop NomaDD will be the star of the tour... 🙂👍

[@greatwesternsaw]

Thank you for the mention! We only sell tools here that we would use in our own shops and stand behind what we sell. You will love the Primeweld welders and plasma cutter.

[@hardball107]

In the last 5 years I've used the Corvette filter/regulator over a half dozen times on swaps. They work great and really simplify things, I just mount them as far forward as possible circulating cool fuel as far up the line as possible. I then dead head the output to my fuel rails just like GM. I have run a surge tank with a low pressure pump circulating fuel from the main tank thru it with a high pressure pump in it and then the Corvette filter/regulator feeding the fuel rails but it's a lot of plumbing and wiring but it still works great being dead headed and I've never had a fuel temperature problem. The early designs did have temp problems circulating fuel in and out of the surge tank fed by a low pressure pump but that's a thing of the past past. Ask me how I know, lol.

[@buckeyejim2989]

🗿👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

Heck yeah. I've used it a few times and had no problems.

[@AceFace50001]

A snow storm in late April??? I don't know how you Canucks survive up there in the frozen north.

[@study650]

Great video, Dan. I had to laugh right at the first when you said you had a snow storm coming; I’m on my patio and the temp is in the mid 80’s.

[@dawscuztom]

Looking great! Went and looked at a 55 2 door post yesterday but was too rough… 😞

[@Vibrolas]

Mr. Gasket is the morter of my builds:)

[@DDSpeedShop]

Well if you happy with it then so am I! Haha

[@archiebald9500]

Dan, you're gonna love the TKX. Had one in my Skylark. Real hotrods have three pedals. Cheers from Ontario.

[@madgingercustoms]

Dan I've been running a Prime Cut60 on my Langmuir Plasma table for a while. This thing is a work horse. I have no complaints.

[@kerrytottle588]

Cut trap door in car to replace fuel pump, turns several hour job into a few minutes. Sounds like hackers but functions wonderfully

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

"It's only money at this point!" Definitely sound like a Nomad owner now, lol.

[@mikebo3667]

37:15 you pointed to the right fitting and said send (that's your return) and then the left and said return (that's your send).

[@peteresson3017]

I think you may have installed shock mount upside down . ?

[@after5auto133]

Great Progress On the nomad. Definitely not a budget build, but very nice

[@Iamthestig42069]

I don’t wanna think about how much of my life was spent watching cars slowly go up and down on a lift lol. Im also a long hair millennial that fights creeper wheels. I’m in Montana and it’s still winter here too.

[@jeffdrews5341]

Just watched again. Love the build . Is there a small tub mark on the inside wheel well on the drivers side rear ? Everything else is black . Might have been a glare .

[@jasonseal2692]

You might consider an access door to that fuel pump. By doing the work to make a hatch you’ll be guaranteeing that your pump will never need to be worked on. 😂😂😂

[@macho4x4warlock98]

I wouldn’t trust those plastic zip ties on the in-tank fuel pump. I’d use SS worm clamps. They won’t get gas solvent weak and loosen up.

[@bigdoglogging8584]

Should make a little flip up access panel in the floor above the pump.

[@toejam503]

To prevent future problems with the fuel pump, cut an access hole in the floor so you can pull the pump up thru the floor. Many GM cars had this in the 1980s- 90s, although most were in the trunk. GM eliminated the access hole to save costs and charge more time in flat rates for fuel pump r&r.

[@vincentenk4449]

As much of a PITA that tank is to drop, I'd make a trap door to get access to that pump.

[@billturner5281]

I agree. Chrysler Sebring did that under the rear seat. Apparently we’ve learned over the years. Definitely put in an access hole.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Solid idea

[@DaytonDaDrilla]

I did this in a 97 Yukon GT LOL. Those fuel pumps are notorious for failing and I got tired of dropping the tank. Couple cupboard hinges and a square flap😂

[@Nihilist_Scum]

@@DaytonDaDrilla did the same exact thing in my 99' tahoe 🤣🤣

[@vincentenk4449]

@@DDSpeedShop you got no idea how many times I was tempted to do that on a customers vehicle over the 18 years I was a mechanic! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AverageJoeBuilds]

Between you and Casey, my free time has disappeared and is now just me filming for my channel while watching your guys channels lol

[@DDSpeedShop]

Hahah nice!

[@biscayne66]

I've used all brands of welders. I picked up a Primeweld MIG180 a few months ago. Very impressed with performance and build quality. Best bang for the buck. 10X better than anything HF sells.

[@dadbodsandhotrodsgarage]

The corvette regulator will be over powered by the pump if it is larger than a 255lph. I used the tanks ink kit in my 1953 belair. Hangar looks the same. I installed a 450lph pump and the corvette regulator failed immediately. I had to go with an AFPR. Much better for piece of mind. My car is a boosted ls and needed (still needs) more fuel. Great looking car and love the project. 😊

[@crosswits1]

This is moment your algebra teacher to you algebra will save your bacon on power tour where you don't run out of gas.

[@lostkiwi2695]

New drinking game: Take a shot every time Dan says “hot rod”

[@DDSpeedShop]

Hotrod

[@craigrizer2359]

I love what you do I'm the same way enjoy just drive them

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

One step closer on the Nomad! Can't wait to see it running and driving! 😁👍 I can't believe it's still snowing there! It was warm and nice here until Mortske came down and brought the cold weather with him! 😂

[@josephacerra5987]

Needs traction bars👀👀👀👀Thanks for sharing

[@rogan1967]

Looking awesome dude!

[@allanperry6507]

Have you got the air-conditioning ordered, it would help keep Danni cool 😎 down south. Smiles 😃 from Huntsville Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@sizzler66]

Looks good.

[@erikthered9357]

I started using holley hydromat fuel tank pickups and now I put them in all my FI builds. As long as theres gas in the tank the rig stays running. Works great in my autocross and my crawler, even when the tank is close to empty.

[@whereisamerica7384]

I've wanted to use hydromat since it came out. I've heard it is a great product. Only the price has kept me from using it. Great insurance against running lean from fuel slosh.

[@macho4x4warlock98]

Hopefully when accelerating the floor will not bend up with the seat riser modifications.

[@matthewschneider2089]

Dude!!! Love the small garage lift!!! Paid $3500 3/4 ton GMC factory black!! In the 90s $800 was all the money!!! It's a car guy thing!!! ✌️

[@laeljon]

The Nomad was made for me.....being 5' short the original bench seat, low and close up.

[@RealWorldGarage]

@DavidNewbern I feel attacked for you. 😂😂 Jeeze Dan that was hurtful.

[@jeremys924]

i cant believe you still have that school bus steering wheel in the nomad, that thing is huge.

[@ronwallace6273]

hey Dan you should make a clear hood scoop for your nomad like rousell made his

[@mrbill8542]

How about just using a smaller steering wheel ???

[@t.s.racing]

Mr. Bill, the large original diameter steering wheels are your best friend if you don't have power steering. I hope that helps Sir.

[@michaelcederquist6180]

T.s.racing is 100% correct. Manual steering cars can be a pita to drive in parking lots and slow traffic with a small steering wheel.

[@nofotomojo]

Primeweld is pretty decent stuff. Bought in the U.S. and warranty and support are excellent.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Good to know!

[@LyleMyers]

Every time you say ‘man does this thing look cool’ in my mind I’m nodding my head like yep, it does look super cool.

[@DDSpeedShop]

I'm kinda in love with the old girl

[@katmandu8208]

👍🏼🍻

[@gasserdavegarage]

You just about made my Gatorade come out of my nose when you said "I'll align the flat edges for aesthetic purposes".....What have you done with the real Dan!!! Aesthetic....Really?? LOL Love your builds and I especially enjoying your SoMad! I have a 57 Gasser 383 that currently has an Edelbrock Tunnelram with two Holley 600 CFM carbs. I really want to go to the Snipers so I'm watching this build closely. My Gasser looks better on film than what is really is (a 60 Footer). Like you I do all my own work (cause I'm to cheap to pay someone), What I don't know how to do I watch KZbin to ,learn how. Keep it up..

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha have I gone fancy? Maybe I gotta stop sweeping the floor or something haha

[@pugliesesspeedshop]

I don't blame you one bit for sweating the cooling system... Show stopper for sure if it ain't right

[@jimmydalegausejr9876]

I am falling in Love with her!😊 She is gonna be a cruiser........

[@timerickson7056]

Back in the olden days fuel line from the tank until the engine was under vacuum. So if you got a hole in the fuel line it would dribble gas mostly while the engine wasn't running. Now cars have 50 pounds of pressure. So when you get a hole in the fuel line EVERYTHING gets sprayed with gas for a equal fire everywhere.

[@michaelanthony6792]

Primeweld is the real deal u wont b disappointed, and if u have any issues they will take care of it asap TOP NOTCH CUSTOMER SERVICE. For example yesterday I called looking for thumb amperage control for my tig torch, not only did they have have it, they gave it to me (I tried and Planned to purchase 1) it will be here tomorrow. Made my day Ur content is awesome damn the haters save the empire, lol. Look forward to more great content

[@DDSpeedShop]

Awesome! I'm stoked to try it out

[@monadking2761]

Looks familiar underneath that car. What is that extra black fuel line for between the inlet and outlet on the fuel pump kit?

[@chrisellis935]

Proud for you man

[@bigeral1]

Two birds stoned at once had a little chuckle with that one

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Very fine, Dan. It's great hearing you explain your work with why you're doing things in this or that manner. I enjoy your channel very much.

[@mikeramirez913]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@stomper2582]

You might have to extend Dani’s booster seat toward the front side. 😮

[@Robert-ni6ut]

Oh Dan you could solder them on then use heat shrink

[@Joe.Dillion]

Wrap the guidelines in a heater hose by the body mounts then you won't have to worry about them getting cut

[@terrencegiordan2775]

Dan the floor pan man speedway makes an original steering wheel that is 15 inches instead of 18 inches that way you not have to move the seat so far back then you can hold it to the floor and pop the clutch without hitting your knee.

[@billthecomet8391]

I've used the Corvette system with no problem on both my swaps

[@francisrizzo1529]

Crikeys, did DD actually bath TWO days in a row? Wow, impressive.

[@blindguysgarage]

I like the corvette filter regulator Great video as always

[@timerickson7056]

There was a funny page comic strip way before my time called Tabacco road about poor southern farmers. They had a old model a type homemade truck for a radiator it hade a open barrel at the bottom was the lower radiator hose . The top hose was wired over the open top of the barrel. Water would cascade into the barrel. Cool radiator

[@atticus8833]

Come on man please add some ladder Bars on this❤

[@robostyle9773]

Thanks for another great video, love the TPB reference

[@shanewright6958]

👍👍

[@michaelking3542]

You better test the pump on the bench with gasoline for pressure leaks before you install it!!!!!!! Just a small bit of mountain Advice......😂😂

[@darrylcampbell4411]

Looking Good Dan. Loving the longer vids.

[@snake_eyes_garage]

I'm not an Only Fans guy but now I'm thinking I'm missing out! Ha.

[@shanepetit]

Dan, I'm going with a single Sniper EFI unit on my car. It says the return line in the tank should be aimed away from the fuel pickup because the returning fuel can cause issues with the pick up.

[@rickhunt8603]

Well done !!!

[@TurboJeep]

Prime weld is good stuff Dan, have used their tig welders and they are just as good as any Miller or Lincoln out there 👍👌

[@derelictgarage2800]

I have the Prime Weld MIG, it's been great

[@DDSpeedShop]

Good to know!

[@glennnickerson8325]

Try a precision u-joint # 369. It's the one I'm running from my 8" inch Ford rear axle to Chevy Saginaw 4 speed transmission Danny Boy!

[@milesgraham9645]

If buying a diff, I would be sure to spec a 1350 series yoke. While good performance diff builder would install 1350, I hope you don't end up with 1330

[@meh-canics9628]

I will have to check out the tools!

[@DDSpeedShop]

No guarantee haha

[@cjk211]

You could cut a piece of vacuum/ fuel hose long ways and glue it to the edges of your body mounts to keep from wearing on your fuel line. Just a thought. Thanks for the videos.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah thats a good idea

[@jamesstampfel3769]

Love my Arcdroid... I think you will like yours also!

[@scottdyer-yq5hh]

Dan put a axas hole in floor so u can repair on road if needed and save the work of removing tank. Like your vidos

[@donaldcruise1650]

Seen soooo many people having problems with the corvette filters, too much pump will blow the regulator out and youll be over 100 psi at the rails.

[@scottgealow4136]

Looking good! I put the MSD Atomic EFI on my '68 Camaro RS and used an in-tank pump/sending unit combo so the pump would be submerged, which is supposed to help eliminate vapor lock issues. So far so good. The unit gets better each time I drive it and it starts instantly after sitting for extended periods of time.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah seems like it's the way to go

[@stomper2582]

It seems like a good method but I would think the insulated wires would be encapsulated with no conductor or terminal making contact with the fuel. Seems to me like it could cause a grounding problem and possibly nuisance conductivity issues even though the conductivity of fuel is so low that it is considered to be a dielectric.

[@johnnyweaver1300]

When you think about electricity going inside a fuel tank it kinda messes with you, man you got a lot done on her Dan, getting closer, can't wait hear to it running & ripping some gears!👍

[@jasonbose3507]

Hey Dan, you can also put an oil cooler mounted in line for ease of driveability during extreme heat cycles. Just a thought 🤔, wanted to pitch in with ideas 💡. Thanks 👍 😎 👍

[@tomb8232]

When I did my fuel tank the fittings you screw on top of fuel assembly leaked after a couple of weeks had to drop tank and redo

[@damonbaggs3296]

have you thought about shrouding your old radiator? Or new one when ever it gets in? Front shrouding is as important as the rear shrouding. It's what the modern OEM brands do... "small" radiator packed into an even smaller space, behind all the other radiators. But with proper shrouding and good fans, no problems! Good luck. Hope you make the deadline.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah I may try messing with this little one and see what happens

[@davidsolloway9349]

You can always put blocks on the pedals !

[@timothymoroney3561]

With the challenges involved with the electric fuel pump and tri-five tank design ; I wonder if creating an access panel through the floor pan is feasible and/or worth it ? Just read Vincent's comment - lol

[@peglegtoo]

Dan, you are so far in. Don't rush it to run, wait for the heavy duty radiator to come in and get that installed correctly.

[@joeroberts5089]

Livin in Canada you're always lookin for parts/tools in Canada

[@joeroberts5089]

Did Tim Taylor build a nomad? Ugg@hhh???

[@joeroberts5089]

I guess it was Jills

[@WingmanJohnny]

Keep up the great work

[@frankheiss5562]

YOU CAN NEVER BE TOO ,,SAFE WITH FUEL LINES,,,YEARS ago I was doing work fora New Cadillac Dealer ,,,and Picking up a car to do body n paint work on ,,Drove over in my 5yr old GMC Suburban that was having fuel sender problems ,,in my 40gal tank ,,So I decided to let them put it in while taking back the repair work & had A Complete New Fuel Pick-up Sender & Pump,,All in the Tank ,,that had to be dropped to install,,,HEY THEY GOT THE TOOLS EQUIPT N TRAINED Mech to easily put it in ,,,so I thought,,Got it back 3 days later n 300$ to replace ,,Driving down the street i hit a bump ,,,N herd a clunk in gas Tank ,,And I stops ,,fuel Pump fell off pick-up tube ,,in the tank ,,,So I Flat tow it to my shop a mile away ,,roll it in & instead of Dropping Tank ,,I was always ,thinking of ,cutting trap door in floor for an access hole to service Any Fuel Problem ,,Since IT Comes All out from top of tank ,,I cut flap ,,get to Assembly after disconnecting 4 lines n wiring n ground ,,To find ,,Fuel Pump dangling loose ,,Hanging on bye the wires ? Thats just held on with plastic hose clamp snap onto pickup tube,,But no other bracket or support to keep pump in place ,, So I Put back onto stem resnap clamp n wire tie n make support bracket onto pump to prevent it from falling off again,,,SO LIKE I SAID ,, U CAN NEVER BE TOO SAFE ON FUEL SYSTEMS ,,GO THE LITTLE EXTRA,, I AM STILL DRIVING IT WITH OVER 350K MILES ,,AND NO FUEL PROBLEMS ,,

[@frankiestein4013]

You can build here pedal extenders we had a friend once he attached a block to his 1968 427 SS CHEVELLE. 4 Speed Car

[@christopherohara9421]

Snow in the end of April is criminal

[@gardos-garage]

Hey Dan, just a thought, can you cut an access hole in the floor incase you have fuel pump problems?

[@Tim-57]

Hey Dan A lot things ticked on this video.😊 Take care

[@johnbiernot6730]

You read the instructions, oh my.

[@mikepoint4717]

Nice work Danny boy . Cheers 🇨🇦

[@mikebroszczak5767]

Money talks. Money can always turn all misunderstandings to good things. The power of money.

[@xozindustries7451]

Cut a hole in the floor to access the fuel pump so when it dies on the road you don’t need to take out the rear end to change the pump

[@ronaldolweiler7745]

Don't put the lowering blocks back in when you put the rear in ! Did you get the pict of the hdt I want to get rid of ?