Tips for building your first tri 5 Chevy

[@cobyburrow9339]

I did exactly what you said of looking till i found what i wanted in the year that i wanted. Only thing different was i wanted a handyman and the wife got involved and I was aloud to spend more on a sedan. Really enjoy your videos and the sensible advice.

[@porschmn167]

Man o man, is this great advice, especially the part of making and keeping it a driver before tearing it apart and labeling EVERYTHING!

[@richb3179]

Robert, want to say thanks for this video. I have a 57 that a body shop disassembled for me and then went out of business. I’m now going to try the resto /rebuild myself, so this video has been a great inspiration. Thanks again.

[@haffrods7055]

Thanks for watching and good luck on your 57

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

That alot of great info. Most people dont understand how many different bolts a old car has. Plus the little clips and brackets and so on. Best to take your time and stay organized. Your probably the most important thing when taking on a project is knowing what your goals and project are. Thanks for the video it eas was a good. Later man 👍

[@haffrods7055]

My brother told me it was boring. Lol. Thanks Don

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

@@haffrods7055 What would he know. Lol Being organized is one of the biggest parts of rebuilding a old car. Especially if your not familiar with that particular car. Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@dougscriver7726]

Not my first resto but different first time owning a 55 your channel has been important when I bought the 55 they had acid dip epoxy primed pro tour start boxes of parts watching your channel tells me what I got 😀 merry Christmas to you and your family thanks

[@haffrods7055]

Sounds like you got a great start with the acid dipping.

[@dougscriver7726]

@@haffrods7055 yes blank canvas

[@benscoggins3149]

i have been playing with trifives most of my life im 55 and learn something from you all the time

[@haffrods7055]

Ben, I bet you got some spare parts and cool stories. I need a 4 barrel air cleaner for my wifes 55 if ya got one. Lol

[@benscoggins3149]

@@haffrods7055 i think i have a 56 two barrel from from my wifes car can you use the top

[@haffrods7055]

@@benscoggins3149 Two barrel is different. Thanks for replying Ben

[@benscoggins3149]

@@haffrods7055 ok sorry about that maybe next time i dont have a lot of 55 parts mostly 56&57 have a good day

[@gerrybaker1422]

Great video buddy. You’re humble but you’re on a professional level. Your 55 is top notch!

[@haffrods7055]

I appreciate that Gerry

[@colbygardner]

I really enjoyed the judging part because I never knew either.

[@ronlynch7744]

Advice from experience, the best advice to have. Good one. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@haffrods7055]

Thanks Ron for supporting my channel by viewing the vids.

[@ronlynch7744]

@@haffrods7055 no problem

[@mikelawler2278]

I love seeing another 4 door sedan

[@ty6896]

Excellent video! I will definitely take your advice! I have a 55 nomad I am gonna be starting on. Definitely on a budget and need to do almost everything on my own. The car has been in my family for 40 years, so I’m gonna give it a go and see what happens. Thanks for the info and I’ll be checking out more of your videos!

[@DH-lu2bm]

Good video....thank you for taking the time to post. Working on a 57 at the moment. You learn right away that the price of parts adds up fast.

[@haffrods7055]

Thanks for watching DH

[@mikestrashcan63mc]

Great informative video I just want to add to all that have watched this video don't scrimp on good parts remember you're life depends on the safety of those parts. But you can spend a lot or a little and have good parts but safety is paramount. I will add just like mentioned here start buying parts a little bit at a time and it won't be so overwhelming and enjoy your build and take your time 😉 great video by the way.

[@johnwijsma8370]

I got my 55 wagon at the start of the year and your channel has been an invaluable source of information for me as I get my first tri5 back on the road. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. Merry Christmas

[@haffrods7055]

You are very welcome John

[@copper2152]

Great advice and tips Rob. 4 doors for some reason get a bad rap, but I love my 4 door 57. Merry Christmas

[@haffrods7055]

My uncle always said "you never see the other two doors behind you when you're in the drivers seat" I dig four doors for the practicality.

[@UmmYeahOk]

It’s interesting to think about how many four doors were made vs any other style of tri five. Yet how many do you see on the road or at a car show? IMO, a nice running, driving, 4 door is probably MORE rare than a nomad. I was able to pick up my 4 door shell for $2500. If it had been a two door, it would’ve probably had been $6k, as it sat. I set out actually wanting a four door not for the price, but for the functionality. My other two cars have two doors. I wouldn’t want to get rid of them, but a nice family sedan like a 57 has some style.

[@jpowers667]

Great video.. So glad I found this channel. Merry Christmas & happy new year

[@haffrods7055]

Thanks for watching J

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

GREAT JOB DAWG!!

[@haffrods7055]

Thanks man

[@iquitos46]

This is a great idea, getting the sources of information all in one spot. Thanks for that. I want to put 57 bel air tailfin chrome pieces on my 210 2dr post. Where will I find out placement of those weird holes I need. I could wing it but it's way too nice to screw up doing this. Hope your holidays are happy times and thanks.

[@haffrods7055]

Steve, I'd Google it or go to Trifive.com and search it or ask. That has to have been asked before

[@iquitos46]

@@haffrods7055 By pure fools luck I found a video from some guy in the middle east who was doing exactly what I wanted to see. I don't understand Farsi but one picture(video) is worth a 1000 words. Now it's a matter of making a templet and drilling strange little slotted holes. The guy had a beautiful 57 ragtop that's a long way from home.

[@eddieholland7827]

seems to me in and out adjustments are backard. if i loosen just the top bo;ts and two philips what does that adjust top bottom in out? meck 60 years but 79 now hardley any paint remainging on door jams. what a pain. any help appericated. seen every video so far thanks Ed

[@davidbrown-55]

I need 4 bolts to complete a set for my front seat. I noticed track bolts are the same but longer. I’m picky like you. Any extras please let me know, I want the originals not store hardware. Thanks. Very good points on restoring.

[@haffrods7055]

Thanks David. I have just enough for my hardtop. I actually need two for the 4 door

[@edalaniz6431]

Bob, can you sit down for a bit, I'm getting dizzy following you around your shop-Lol... Tks, Ed/A

[@haffrods7055]

You should see me when I talk on the phone. I pace all over. Lol

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

Put a chair in the garage and sit

[@9thgatedim273]

Can u drive a stock power glide on the highway

[@edalaniz6431]

Hey Robert, I just placed an order for a catalog from H & H !! Tks, Ed/A

[@haffrods7055]

Good deal Ed. It's a nice catalog. They are the cheapest I've found on a door sill plate set for a 4 door sedan

[@nitahamilton4270]

Are you the guy from Claremore? If you are my husband watches you all the time. He’s building me a 55 Chevy wagon, I’m trying to subscribe to your channel, he has a lot of questions for you

[@haffrods7055]

I do live in Claremore