Patch Job Panic: Can We Save This Fender Before It's Too Late?!

[@davehala3781]

Twenty five years ago I was hair model like Dan. One day, I had my hair down and it got sucked into the back of a drill. Had to cut the drill out. Got a haircut the next day. On a plus note, my shower drain doesn't get clogged up anymore.

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

Bahahaha, That reminds me of a story about my sister who had hair down passed her rear and one day she was weed eating and her hair got sucked into the motor of the weed eater and she was out there fist fighting air because she thought someone had come up behind her and grabbed her by the hair! 😅🤣😂

[@russellfuchs7903]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@russellfuchs7903]

​@@kimberlywilliams9757😮 Oh crap but seriously funny. I'll bet she hates it when tell that story.

[@leftyoverton4347]

A guy I know got his long hair caught in a drill bit as he was drilling a hole, wound his hair up so tight it ripped off a big section of scalp with the hair! It was nasty.

[@br549200]

Mine used to get caught in the creeper wheels and made me cry.

[@clasicradiolover]

Now this is a DD Speed Shop episode!

[@dougstacks]

"The Motortrend guys are looking for work", i had a giggle and realised Danni was laughing as well! Stay nice peeps!!

[@rajcam80]

Thanks for the positive mojo. Lost my dog today, she would have been in the garage with me , while working on these Hot Rods, that we as humans created.Thanks for involving your fellow garage mates. They truly help all of us in our builds! RIP River!

[@vwbyoy88]

Sorry for your loss.

[@Todd-w5p]

So sorry, lost mine 2 years ago and still miss him

[@moreschmoo]

Oh no. I'm so sorry for your loss

[@rajcam80]

@@vwbyoy88 Thank you!

[@rajcam80]

@@Todd-w5p Thank you!

[@manddservice.manddservice]

Dan, Great job on the fold over and the curves. Danielle, Great to have you in the Shop Full Time. Your Production skills and perspective on the Project bring a new learning curve to the Channel for the viewers. Thank you

[@garygreen8543]

I started my 55 big window 3100 in 1982. It took 4 trucks back then to get all the parts to finish - fenders, doors, hood, even found a NOS tailgate in 1988. Love that truck.

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

I love that truck and can't wait to see you guys driving it! 😊

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

That was one nice metal working repair Dan, that should hold up just fine. It looks great! I love how you mold that metal into what you want. Good stuff!

[@AaronBrevik]

I really like the longer videos like this one. Thanks for the great content Dan and Dani

[@rodneyclark1990]

She dont care lol

[@vwbyoy88]

You guys' interaction is the best! Dan's lil hand block for the grinder says it all. I'm thinking of startin a channel on my car build and tried to record an intro and my wife goes 'you need me out there recording you like that Canadian couple you watch'. You guys are inspirations!! I'll tag you when I get it going.

[@malcolmmallett909]

Awesome work Dan. Enjoy the banter that you and Dani have

[@JakeWeddle-zo4xv]

Looks great Dan. I'm a truck guy so I'm gonna love this project!

[@kevinwright1551]

Awesome job on the fender work. Looks brand new indeed. Keep up the great work.

[@rickypevey7751]

I really enjoy how Danielle and you talk on the video it’s like you are teaching grasshopper

[@odahithedubious]

Kyle from Carter Auto Restyling could fix that brow for you, you'd never be able to tell. The guy is an artist. And he could use the recognition/support. And he's in Canada, too.

[@javierdenardo2607]

Plus he says his channel is now Carter Hairstyling

[@johnkranyics281]

👍👍🇨🇦

[@AnthonyCarty-b5n]

​@@javierdenardo2607It would be a win win for Dan , he could get his fender repaired and get his Barnet done as well. Result !

[@bennyfactr6122]

I was helping my buddy wrench on his 67 chevy 2 about 30 years ago. He had Dan-like hair and just moved. In his new garage there was abt 7 tools and 5 were hammers, real sparce. He hops on the creeper, rolls under the nova and i hear the worst scream. His hair wrapped into a caster; it pulled his head tight to the creeper frame. Took 10min to get him on his feet, i reached for my pocketknife but he wouldn't let me cut his hair. Spent the next hour plus using vice grips on the allen-headed caster nut. Still needed to cut the caster out. Don't be a statistic, dan; get a hair tie. Nice work on that fender👍🏻

[@billyduffany3387]

That happened to Dan about a year ago.

[@George-w6u]

Get a piece of 3/4” ply would that you can lay across both lift runners for a working table. Lean it against the wall when not needed. Keep up the good work.

[@manddservice.manddservice]

WRONG! Once it becomes a flat surface, it ceases to be an Automotive Lift. Like an Exercise Bike becoming a clothes rack. Thank you

[@tmackinator]

Nice job. Making it look easy shows your skill.

[@fredsteele3339]

Give Danni the welder and let's see what she can do. Maybe she'll be good at it and you'll be buying a second welder for the shop so you can both work on projects. Keep the great content coming.

[@John-ln7yc]

Build a table on casters that slide under your stairs. With a lower shelf to store all your miscellaneous stuff you won’t loose any space. Thanks for doing your part to keep us entertained and keeping the hobby alive!

[@williamroberts4049]

Did that to a mustang fender 45 years ago. Thanks for that memorie Love the channel You have me thinking of my son and his wife 😮

[@julesknight9504]

Dan you do so well. Get train track 2 foot long. It's curved edges one side and 90⁰ the other are good to hammer and shape against. Keep up the great work. Jules

[@JeffRobb-u4o]

Wow, looks great, you really knocked that out! Thanks for all the learning, sharing and inspiration! Love your channel!

[@christopherfoster1118]

Thank you for reminding me that perfect is the enemy of good enough. Motivation to get out there and get working.

[@raym3036]

Hey, Dan DDSpeed Shop here! Glad you are doing the old truck, I have a 55 3100 in similar shape, son and I put a free 305 and 350th a few years back, it gets a lot of attention even though its a turd. Its a cool turd. Also have a 55 4door that is getting a 2 door conversion, thanks largely to you. Make the truck run and drive, you'll enjoy it! Gar-ru- teed!

[@TheBuick40]

Metal work looking great!!

[@bigmoe4431]

Quality classic parts online has brows for 100 and kits for 150 American, also on Ebay .....just letin ya know. Love you guys.

[@TheAverageTinkerer]

I know I comment a lot but in the beginning about a bench. What about some sort of attachment top with 2 legs that’d use the lift track but you could pin it to the floor with inset floor anchors? Just a thought since you’re pressed for floor space. I have a 14’x42’ garage so I really have to get creative. 🤙🏻 love this truck build.

[@stevenreed4040]

For a budget workbench, look for stainless steel restaurant tables in the size that you want. They have a lower shelf as well. You add on lockable casters. Strong enough to wham on and easy to clean. Drill some holes and mount a vise. Roll it right up to what you are working on. Nice Truck! Lots of potential.

[@Stupidfastracing]

Been waiting for this video I'm digging this ol truck

[@jeffhill2089]

For the tools you have there it came out good. Looking forward to seeing it run down the road.

[@yobentley7274]

My woodworking work bench is 2' deep and 12' long. With a chop saw built in to bench top height. I love it.

[@billyduffany3387]

Always liked that year truck. Going to be a cool truck. I am in my 60s and understand why a lot of people like the patina look because they can't afford to have them painted or they themselves can't paint but still love the hobby.

[@SchneiderClassics]

great work mate, always worth it to make it work

[@mikdundee8470]

Awesome episode guys day just don’t feel right without some DD SpeedShop

[@richsmith6952]

Ah cutting, welding, grinding, hammering! This is the good stuff! ❤️😎

[@Zazu2You]

Cutting, bending and welding the DD Speed Shop way. Just magnificent. Cheers!! 😊

[@RandyH-qf3dc]

Dan, i really enjoyed watching you work with what you have fo fabricate those patch panels a d especially the brace. Your crescent wrench brake work was outstanding. That's why I love this show. You work like most of us do without all the expensive tools, eventhough you are a 4 post/ rotisserie snob. LOL. Really I was impressed with how it turned out. With that said I am sorry you and now Dani still have the need to constantly complain about negative internet input and say youll ignore and dont care about our comments but then at the end of each video you ask for our comments. I have been here since you first video and believe I am a positive poster. I get how negative people and comments can be discouraging and hurtful , especially with how hard you work. I would say 95% of the comments here are positive. Don't let the 5% bother you so much that you discourage those who are always there for you. KZbin casts a wide net. Most people are great and supportive. A few are only happy if they have to make someone miserable. Been that way forever. You and Dani are great and so much fun to watch. Enjoy your lives. Sorry so long Dude.

[@michaeltraexler5417]

It looks great Danny 👌

[@charlesbraun9636]

Hey Dan I have a buddy of mine he has a 55 that he built when he was 16 he is now 69 its rusted and paint is cracking door skins are wasted separated from panels but his car gets all the looks at every car show cob webs and all and a trophy too boot. We love the 55!!!

[@mvmartinson8805]

Nice work on the fender ‼

[@bradleymckay365]

The main reason I say clean and paint everything underneath is because then you don't have to screw with it for another 60 years.

[@NH1969GOAT]

What advice do you have for someone who is 72 :--)

[@nojunkwork5735]

@@NH1969GOAT Reading glasses, hearing aids. skin moisturizer, and Viagra.

[@xozindustries7451]

This is not the Hack shop I have become accustomed to, what have you become? 😂 Nice work! Keep it up

[@timmygiles9554]

I’m building my 57 the same way. Hate to use piece’s but hey it works. I’m glad they make the patch panels but I have done the whole panels and they still looked better than rust or bondo!!! Rock on. And Trump said he is going to try to make y’all American’s!!!

[@Sharkfoodjohnny47]

Canadians are way to smart to accept Trumps stupid comments.

[@timmygiles9554]

@ ok if you say so!!!!

[@br549200]

Glad you’re motivated to work on the truck!

[@hammacks4]

Happy new year!! Looking forward to fun things this year!

[@stealthbuilder]

Nice job Dan

[@ynnuh66]

nice work makin a fender out of nothing truck even has a factory T3 headlight in it keep doin what your doin guys

[@jasongrissom3842]

Cool to see ya doing a Tri five pickup on the channel, I had 3 in the 90's and was actually my very first vehicle 55 small back window with a 327 and a Muncie was my daily while I was building a 56 big back window, from experience I would definitely advise to graft a clip right off the bat and get it over with, unless you actually enjoy the grain truck ride quality 🤷‍♂️😁 Interested to see where the build goes! 🤘

[@redwinstead7873]

You have been watching that man in New York building that 57 Chevy nomad because you are doing your metal work like him ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤that’s kool ❤❤❤

[@charleshewitt3026]

Doug from Kar Kustoms ,yea he's awesome! He and Dan are both body men and great mechanics all rolled up in one!

[@redwinstead7873]

@ you can tell i have learned so much the more metal work you do the less body work you have to do i hate body work

[@elijah2078]

Dan, you have skills my friend!!!

[@rigidchop]

“The motor trend guys are looking for work” 😂😂😂

[@josephknowlton7246]

Liked, shared and commented. Imma ex body guy (old now) n I love watching u do bodywork. I like where u draw the line. No paint, just the worst parts, metal fab only much of the time. Maybe quick skim fill. Sand n Picasso aerosol. Voila! CompleteO! If it needs more I’ll buy another spool of wire! 🗽🤴🏻🍻 1:09:23

[@brucemorris6319]

Repaire looks good man 👍

[@mattlauer3323]

fabing those panels I thought I was watching scott at cold war motors, nice job.

[@ladonnaghareeb4609]

Real fine job Dan! Body work is a royal pain, ya done good lol. Thank's!

[@rogan1967]

Awesome job! Dan!

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Good call on changing that zip disc Dani.

[@mthomas317mt]

DD Question -why don’t you use weldable primer on the bare metal on the back of the fenders before you weld on braces to the new patches ?

[@acewarren1957]

I like the 58-59 Apache. I saw some where if you get a 55 -57 cab you can put 58-59 Apache fenders and hood on it

[@thebadassbuickfromcamrose8541]

Who cares what everyone thinks....you are making it look good 👍👍👍

[@garyinman5400]

Dan you keep saying I NEED a WORK BENCH, go ahead and build one ket a sheet of metal and some angle iron and make it. Build it the size you want it to be. The idea of a recever mounted vise is great had them on our work trucks years ago, interchangeable attachments for the win out of the way when not needed.

[@patrickcardon7114]

Great job on the truck! A cheap (around 20 bucks, U.S) bending pliers/hand seamer will make bending the panel skin smoother and quicker. You can easily make one, I'm sure, with a vise grip and scrap 6" metal pieces.

[@deerespetes8849]

When Canada becomes the 51st state it will be no problem getting parts anymore. Lucky for me when I come to pickup the 4 door blue and white 55

[@dennisdearin3605]

Never happen. Is that a declaration of war cause we sure as hell don’t want to join the states

[@CrazyWillie01]

Dam proud of ya Dan

[@thomaswestrup2886]

Welder's words of wisdom: Anything you can step across - I can weld across!!

[@olddawg42855]

I’m impressed. You showed what can be done with minimal tools and investment with this one. Btw. Find someone that will cut just the eyebrow off of an otherwise destroyed/unusable fender and mail it to you ups..

[@raylovins2188]

Good Job Dano looks nice

[@scootermcd5756]

I mailed you a can of weld through primer last year from Texas, it was a Christmas gift along with a master cylinder and Texas flag.

[@tertessa]

Fender turned out nice 👌

[@1944chevytruck]

GOOD JOB!

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

When I first started working in the body shop I worked with a couple older guys that would put a door shin on with zero filler on the outside and you have to be good to do that and back then working on cars from the 60s and early 70s the sheet metal was alot better then the new stuff you only need a couple of tack welds on the inside the skin but you do want to put seam sealer in the seams to keep water out.

[@LynnMacKenzie-w2s]

Your lady is one happy chipmunk with her laugh.

[@coldwarmotors]

Great job buddy! Careful, or you're gonna end up wanting to paint it, haha! Cheers from the North...

[@rickykey1175]

Love the truck it's a gem here from Virginia ❤

[@bnrgreenwood2356]

Thank you for the lengthy video much better than the short ones. 😀😀😀

[@nicejunk666]

Hey Dani I live in Lethbridge and what us southern albertans do is have parts shipped to sweetgrass Montana to a business called At The Border Storage they charge $5 a box then you just drive the stuff over I have never paid more than gst on my goods

[@DavidByington-h7l]

I don't disagree with you very much but you should paint the fram just to protect it from rusing more so it last longer😊

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

Agreed

[@robertboyer5498]

Chevy doesn’t paint them. They spray them with Noxrust.

[@GeorgeKauffman-w6g]

It is amazing how Dan puts the fender parts together, but it must be soooo loud when that grinder is running!

[@algajarsky7048]

Good job fixing that fender you are becoming more than an apprentice metal fab guy.

[@DavidMoberly-u7n]

Thanks y'all i love that truck

[@treetop.garage]

Looks great buddy 👍

[@normancoreyBuildingTrains]

Nice job saving that fender.

[@kevinwilson7919]

Just think a greaser choking on a Camel non filter! Did the same thing on that fender in 56! Nice job! I’m digging on it 👌

[@sneakysgarage2412]

Very nice

[@Tim-57]

Hey Dan&Dannie Great episode, colour me very impressed Dan. Take care😊

[@michaelegan8703]

Great job Dan

[@Leo-vf3py]

Great show keep up the amazing work be safe my friends God bless all one more Dan go work of art bye rolling in a driveway near you from lovelaceville Ky

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video.

[@scott0155]

Awesome job

[@derricktaylor1720]

Can u try a hanger on the gaps around the head light...loved ur work Dan

[@toddbreitenstein8522]

Dan, you need a couple folding metal work horses. They are great for that kind of work.

[@mikewolfe386]

nice work

[@jonlennon3348]

Dan when you get that nice old truck on the road you are going to love it. Down the road maybe you can update the suspension for a smooth ride But i love riding in old trucks.

[@randyblack7495]

Keep up good work.

[@richardgeer1931]

Great job

[@malcolmmallett909]

Also get a piece of plywood to lay across the lift

[@johnivey7913]

Coming right along DD Speed Shop I like it little mud on it spray paint can you can match it up look good

[@ericmcginnis9413]

You did a good job brother!

[@Haida_Art_Jordon_S]

Good work