Total Disaster! 305 Small Block DOESN'T FIT! What Now?

[@DNF-zi4tr]

Evidence of a talented mechanic is the ability to fabricate - problem solve - use parts on hand and assemble a running vehicle without going to the bank. Terrific content from a couple who know how to have fun one of the best sites out there.

[@mzaccagnini7179]

I Agree!😊

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Honestly, Dan, My man, for a 305 powered driver, manifolds and dual exhaust with decent mufflers.

[@jonahguitarguy]

Agree

[@alanwalker1698]

Agreed

[@donhorner6019]

Yup

[@deerespetes8849]

Can't argue with that. I said it before Dan your not building a gasser!

[@DudesWithWrenches]

Really coming together

[@kevinl.2291]

Dan you weren’t kidding this car is a nice shape. I couldn’t believe how clean it was underneath of it. Definitely got a good one here. Loving it. 👍😎✌️

[@marekkonarzewski4543]

If you’re winter driving this I would go with chassis headers and keep your fender wells - keep all that winter road crap out of your engine bay

[@andreasfiska7066]

Putting smallblocks in old chevys will never get old 😀 Keep doing your thing 😀

[@kevinwright1551]

Awesome job on getting the 305 small block in the 55 Chevy. Keep up the great work.

[@CrazyWillie01]

Gotta love This Guy, I know I do and impatiently Waite for the next video . But a whole video of lining up cars for family would suck lol

[@hammacks4]

I'm laughing over here! My husband said 'Yea grab the pricess auto screwdriver, instead of the craftsman. It's more sketchy. Then Dan says he is using the princess auto screwdriver!!!😂😅😂. You kids make us laugh! Keep up the good work! ❤

[@charlesledbetter1912]

Love Tri Fives. I was born in 1953. Had plenty of them growing up. They were my favorite hotrods. Grew up with them. Lots of my friends had them in all modified aspests.We use to race them on ice plant road. Great memories.

[@mzaccagnini7179]

You guys work great together. Love these videos!😊😊😊

[@LelandAvants-w1g]

Dan you remind me of the way we had to do things when I was younger. Love it. I feel much better watching someone else having some of the same irritations I had. Sorry. Lol

[@jasoncooper3116]

My vote would be for the ram horns, but anything is fine. I'm just thankful for you and Dani. Y'all are great!

[@edalaniz6431]

Dan, just wanted to Thank you, cause I had a situation with my 1950 Chevy and I thought to myself, how would Dan do it !?!? So, I went to a Ratchet strap & Bingo, it worked !!!!!!! So, again thank you and I love your show.... Ur bud from Mission, in deep South Texas. Good night

[@BryanHarris-e4k]

Way to entertain the masses Dan and Danny. By the way I am an East Coaster enough said.

[@FinalFinishDetail]

Dan and Danie, I know i comment all the time but I do love this channel and try to thank you every time I watch. Keep it going. I've never owned a tri 5, but love them, as for for fender well headers, I say run manifolds on this 4 door, but it's your hot rod and you build it the way you two want. Cheers from Maine!

[@benshore7357]

Good times 🎉 fit like a glove 🎉

[@markstangsn9518]

Dan I think you should keep the 305 stock and keep it for a reliable grocery getter and hate to say it but even a quiet muffler 👍🏻

[@kennyguillotte1881]

No fender well headers.

[@Jdwescott]

Unless,,,he 2 door converts it.

[@Bobsteven881]

The four door is a pretty nice car no butchery two-door conversion

[@terrencegiordan9812]

Fender well headers are stupid unless you run a tilt front end. Just leave the exhaust manifolds it's just a boat anchor 305.

[@BillDarragh-j3p]

Dan, I’ve watched you do 2 door conversations. More doors, wagons. A gasser, dodge, destroy a sedan delivery even made a roster 57. BUT, you haven’t made a El Camino. When can we expect a tri five El Camino?

[@jeffmooers2174]

We DARE you Dan!

[@buttweldercanuck]

Good stuff kids....I'm nineteen again, pullin' 265's and powerglides out of any 55 within 5 miles of Calgary. What a life that was, and here you are doin' it!

[@ralphhayward5693]

Seeing this video out there was a pleasant surprise. (Every 2 days now.) I know you love your tri5's but a little variety once in a while is nice, like your Chevelle back in Winterpeg. Love you guys 🇨🇦

[@carlmandjik6520]

Love these videos!! Won’t be long and you will be getting as many views as little grip garage !!!! 👍👍🤣🤣

[@Robert-ni6ut]

Chevy looking good can't wait for the first start up with fender well headers ❤

[@fred7854]

Hey Dan, Just saying....If Danielle.was my old lady? I don't think I could ever get mad around her or at her. It seems that Everytime something isn't going right, she turns it around to be funny. No matter what it is. In many of your videos you are getting pissed, we can tell by the look on your face Dan, and the next second Danielle will say something and make you laugh. You have to laugh when she does because her laugh is contagious. You have to love this woman. Love your videos, Danielle, all your builds and all the cars. Take care and be safe.

[@shanewright6958]

Here we go again. It’s time for another great video 👍👍

[@Timothyking1971]

Your such an inspiration to me and my wife

[@nogarage_garage]

Don't own a tri-five, nor will I probably ever own one. Not here for the cars, I'm here for the "Dan here" and everything that comes after it.

[@rustyrods8535]

I’ve always over looked the pre seventies four door cars because I thought they weren’t cool , but now days all two door cars are very over priced at any condition . I looked at a four door Galaxie 500 that was in amazing condition , better yet it’s priced a third less and runs and drives. I think your on to something D&D Speed shop cool cruising on a budget.

[@bryceonysko6479]

Smokey do what your heart desires you got this😀😀😀😀😀😀🤩🤩🤩

[@charlesledbetter1912]

I wish you would build a tri five gasser from the 60's and 70's. Even that I know they are not practical. But very cool and fun.

[@615theBuzzard]

DD Speed Shop!! 👌👌

[@garyb.4080]

Come on, man, us internet warriors, love you! Proud of you young man! You know, Dan we ran points in the 60s, and made them work, it was a big deal to put a dual point distributor in our cars,you’re not going for a lot of horse pressure there, that distributor will work fine!

[@nicklutz61]

Fenderwell headers on that "weaky" 305? Come on Dan.... Put the old rams horns on it, slap it together, and get it driving before the bad weather arrives.

[@jeffmooers2174]

...and don't forget the snowplow! Go HotRod PlowerTour 2025!

[@paulmorris273]

On a Tri- Five frame the holes for factory motor mounts , the forward holes ( further apart ) are for the V8 . The holes further back ( closer together ) were for the 6 cylinder . I'm still using the factory front mounts ( 327 and 5 speed in a 55 Chev ) .

[@marvinm9408]

That is going to be a great looking 55 with out a lot of work. Great job.

[@182turtel]

There's no problem dan can cause himself....😂😂😂 Well done you go girl 😂😂😂

[@chuckschultz7028]

Consider modifying the engine hoist so the outriggers fit inside the wheels of a tri-five. Might also build a drop in bracket to go in between the outriggers to suit a bottle jack that could lift the frame a bit when needed to wiggle a motor into final position. A carb lift bracket with tilt adjust might also help. If you can't quit tri-fives, why not tool up to make working on them less of a hassle?

[@Zazu2You]

Very calming to watch you put a motor in a Tri-Five Chevy. Nice work, Dan. Cheers!! 😊

[@johnkranz4004]

Shaping up nicely Dan and Dani

[@CarDocBabaPhilipo]

Chassis headers get my vote. I know the fitting issues can be a bear but that’s such a clean body and if you wrap where necessary it can work nicely 😅

[@billclark6218]

Kudos on patience.

[@roymceachin7409]

Those tube heaters are the bomb . It can be 20 below zero outside and the floor will be warm . I had one up north. And I lived in the garage working on stuff or even just to get away from someone 😂

[@rockysplace6012]

Yay time for a DD speed shop video

[@Musclecarcustomgarage]

If you'd be interested, we have a 66 factor 350hp 327. Also, have rebuilt 4speeds be bad ass in the 55

[@randyjoy527]

My favourite UTube Classic Cars couple.

[@carolinabeacher1558]

for those who care or want to learn something, back in the day they actually made a 4 bolt main 305 aka 5.0. i bought one from a boat shop thinking it was a 350 but it was in fact a 305. i wasnt as disappointment as one might have been cause i learned a lesson and had a rare engine.

[@richardoswalt1009]

All my cars have stock manifolds they don't leak good pipes and mufflers sounds great, but of course you love the aggravation of headers.

[@brianbirdsong7766]

Being a little gutless 305, just run the ram horns and send it.

[@NH1969GOAT]

Ask Danni to get yourself a load leveler for your birthday.... makes life much easier!!

[@PaulPreston-qw1yg]

Regular headers you have dual exhaust cross member less work on it . Great job

[@rexkean]

Ooh! Arby's sounds good!

[@1944chevytruck]

GOOD JOB!

[@ronaldfarmer1208]

One more thing. Your on a roll now lad . Looking good!

[@jamesf4405]

Dan, Daniel my brother! No fenderwell headers if you're leaving it a 4-door. Great video! Signed - Your friend, Cancer guy! 😊

[@jaymiller2213]

Thanks for keeping the vids a reasonable length to watch thes 2 and 3 hrs vidyas can be a bear!

[@leftyoverton4347]

It’s not the cars fault Dan! 😏😂

[@konradweniger3141]

Dan I like my cars on wheel dolly’s so they are a little higher and move side to side and front to back when needed. As far as the cherry picker change to hitch instead of bolts quicker,drill a hole on chain end so so you can hang the chain over the top without sliding off use another hitch pin.add more thru hole in between factory holes on adjustable tube.

[@AnthonyRumbaugh]

Run the manifolds or chassis headers .. put the fender well headers on the spliced up 2 door with no inner wheel wells...

[@charleshewitt3026]

Reminds me of early 70s when I was on highschool I had a 55 and a 57 2dr hdtp changing cams on weekends drag racing at night with my buddies I love tri 5s thanks buddy

[@rickchristner1722]

Looking good guys

[@piranha79velasq62]

When dan cant get it in just let Danielle guide you fits right in its spot 👍😁😃😎💯 lesson learned dan lol😅

[@stevekitowski686]

Use the stock headers Dan.....love that 55! Modelmania....Steve

[@jeremyTallen1]

The name of the Canadian retail chain Princess Auto comes from the location of its original store, on Princess Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba

[@TheBuick40]

Are you going to bring your other cars to the new place? I Miss the old shop.

[@donh8973]

Hope it work out.and it's good😊

[@CarlMudge-d2l]

It'll be fine . . . Send her 😊

[@stewblair6190]

It Fits!

[@darrencolbeth5119]

Hey those LT-1 valve covers hanging on the wall would look really nice on that 305 motor your putting in that 55

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Can't wait for tomorrow's video!

[@stacetriebwasser6425]

Yes, finally, some real-life television!!!!

[@tomlappin9657]

Great , waiting for the 55 to drive again

[@br549200]

Hey from Missouri

[@BudFranks-fu9ye]

Looking good guys 👍💯

[@shartne]

Just get it running like it is and drive it. Its all ready to go you dont have to spend more money except for the water neck to get that pointed correctly. If you take out the fenders slush and snow will just ravage the whole engine while your driving and possible corrode everything up so it wont run. Get it running and modifi it later to all that cool stuff. Its a nice four door I have seen is a while pretty good actually. I really like it like it is. You can change up next summer or maybe never. Someone would probably buy it just like that. Paint the rest of it with the white Krylon it looks fantastic on the video I love it and the shad off it dont matter really its all good. Touch up the rockers with more of that cool paint. It deserves it. Such a cherry car it is so good it should stay original.

[@tork62077]

I hope it’s getting fender well headers!!!!!

[@MyHairyChin]

Here for when you line the driveway with all the rusty treasures

[@donaldleen933]

Keep the inner fenders and the four doors!

[@raylovins2188]

Be on the road before you know it good job

[@My2ndtimearound]

Again, get some shelves and work benches to organize stuff. Make the hunt for tools more efficient.

[@xozindustries7451]

Getting there! I was surprised you didn’t take the 350 out of the car you’re two door swapping if you’re going to sell it I’d send it down the road with the 305

[@jasonboyce9650]

I remember you having this install problem on another tri five. What the hell is going on? It’s just an SBC! Keep up the great content & fuck that Bricklin!

[@coyboybc]

Still waiting for Dan to actually pull the tool cart up to the car he is working on! 😂

[@gregorygibson5455]

Hello Dan n Dani

[@StewWarner]

Helpful hint; getting a proper sling for engine r&r will be helpful for you.

[@bradleymckay365]

Looks like you put the motor mounts on the wrong side.

[@My2ndtimearound]

I agree, flip the engine brackets side to side.

[@randysinger2673]

No worries about Mortski , Now that he is a Felon, doubt he will be able to visit you !

[@Freedbird]

I knew he was a criminal about a year ago. He did a pricing vid on ten or twelve of his junk vehicles. I was left in awe af the audicity of his pricing. R. Roklins, wouldn't ask those kind of prices !

[@bensymington5550]

❤❤ I love your videos, awesome content😊

[@treetop.garage]

Great video ..hope it doesn't knock too bad 😄

[@MH-pw1rq]

Line the driveway with all your junk for the family visit, too funny !

[@RandyH-qf3dc]

One step closer. Enjoyed the video. You need a bigger hammer to install a 305.

[@JakeWeddle-zo4xv]

Another awesome video. Great work Dan and Dani!!

[@bradleymckay365]

FYI Danny, Jolene uses a galaxy S23 plus for all of her camera work. I am not saying there better or anything like that but you guys seem to spend alot on cameras when you get way better cameras on the galaxy phone.

[@SteveTheCanadian]

You again?.... Thank god. Sunday was starting to get borring 😅😂. Oh hey 👋 loving the videos guys! Iv noticed so many more tri 5's on marketplace since you guys came to Alberta 😂😂

[@unchained20000000]

Don't mangle up the fenders, just run stock exhaust. It's a cherri four door, just leave it at that. It'll be more desirable that way. Hot rod other tri fis, leave this one cruise on it's own grace.

[@Jim-ic2of]

Engine fittment is MINT !😊

[@billvandamme2432]

its only a 305....never mind the headers and just put a nice loud muffler on it

[@My2ndtimearound]

Watching you and Dani sure beats the 6:00 news. Thanks for the 4door update.

[@josephfine3394]

Fits nice after all! I wonder if the original front-mount plate for the 265 and early 283 was easier to work with?? But who even has those anymore...

[@jerrykeel9799]

Please no fender well headers on a four door family car .