Tri Five Hoarder Garage Sale!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Storage space I'd a never ending battle haha.

[@2509498788]

One srep at a time, your love for the old iron is overwhelming.. I had to let go of my love for my chevy 2 & 64 impalas,, my work and lifestyle changed , and so did i.. nice to hear from you.. Don. Carry on.. Cheers from Vietnam

[@hubiesgarage]

Hey Don! Good to hear you are doing well! I can't tell you how familiar I am with what you are going through! At age 57 now and having the gift of hindsight, I wished I had been able to talk to and encourage the younger version of myself. My 40's were tough because I had 3 kids and a wife with a target retirement age of 58. I had to really hustle in those years to hit the mark as I was getting older and less energetic with a slowing metabolism. I was burning the candle at both ends working lots of overtime at the fire station and my family suffered. I held onto my 2 of my 3 favorite tri fives (The historic '55 Gasser, the Gypsy Red '55 Bel Air Sedan and sold the Black '57 Bel Air 4 door wagon) but, I got injured on the job and had to retire earlier than I hoped. In retirement, luckily, I am still fairly healthy, have made up for some lost time with the family and am thankful that I was able to stash the 2 tri-fives in the garage without the wife telling me to sell them. It took some patience but, I got there. I hope you have successful results in your situation too! Hang in there bud!

[@JazzStrat781]

I sure wish you and yours the best Don. Take care of yourself and do what's best for you 👍 your channel has meant a lot to me during all of my health mess, I really appreciate that

[@BillBynum-n9y]

Don, take it one day at a time. That’s all you can do. Your family comes first then the cars. And it’s always great if they support you working on the cars and enjoying them. I’ve got my 57 Nomad and I work on it when I can weather permitting Sometimes I get burned out from working on it but I can’t imagine getting rid of it (but I will have to someday, we all will). I have learned from you and always look for your new videos!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Oh Man I feel you Don! That's exactly what I been feeling and experiencing myself. I've had to re re-prioritize my life recently. To many other responsibilities to take care of. Take care Don!

[@bigblockkings1031]

The love you have for your cars is obvious Don. There's only so much a man can do. I'm retired and sometimes I don't have the time to work on My cars with all the other stuff that I have to do. Hang in there man. Do what you gotta do. 💯

[@ShirleyTemple-qn2oi]

Don't give up don .I love that 55 ragtop keep up the great work don

[@javierdenardo2607]

Your reasoning is correct. There will be time to enjoy car repair later on. Keep the 2 or 3 that mean the most. The others you rescued and someone else will carry on the work. Thanks for sharing.

[@nationhotrods]

Man I know how you’re feeling. It’s tough to have love for a car and hold onto them and then others don’t feel the same way, or you give someone a deal and they take advantage of the situation to their favor. (Because deep down they don’t feel the same way about cars as we do) You got a heck of a collection so it’s time to enjoy driving them some and don’t sweat the other stuff. Don’t sell on emotion either- just store them in the back somewhere until brighter days!

[@pb5778]

Thanks for sharing Don ,reducing the fleet is inevitable can't spread yourself to thin

[@kevinl.2291]

Definitely understand you got to do what’s best. Looking forward to the video on the Camaro. Take it easy.👍😎✌️

[@richardbertovich6134]

Hang in there Dan! Spring’s Coming to Ohio! Rich in Cleveland

[@steveriley1995]

I'm with you buddy, I had 17 cars at one time and had to do the same thing your doing. I'm down to 4 cars now and it's a relief knowing I can actually considerate on one car at a time. Keep up the great videos and good luck on your projects.

[@bigjobford1956]

Yeah, kinda of seen this coming, but I have the same problem with my collection of vehicles and in plain English it Sucks , It’s just a hard decision to maker to keep or let go , I’m wish you the best and I hate to see them go and they aren’t even mine, I’ve been struggling with what to say to you about this,,,,I guess because I love your collection and knowledge of their history of what options were available to everyone of these cars,, I guess that’s what made me always come back you’re Videos,You put your love out there for your collection of these cars and your subscribers to learn and love these Tri Fives and that’s what connects us all,It’s I guess reliving the past and a time we didn’t know ,,,, and you’re cars gives us a chance to be a part of it today 💕Love your Channel BIG DON!!! I Wish you all the Best in your Life And Your Decisions For The Future Of Your Beautiful Tri Fives 🍀😉 PS I wish I was a rich man I’d buy you a place to keep them work on them for a living and collecting their History for us all 👍🏼😉🍀🇺🇸

[@kdog7617]

Yeah January was cold and wet the convertible and the wagon are the ones I would hang on that 1996 SS looks great

[@johns9993]

Don like you said have to get them out of the weather ,look into the addition to garage ,try to get enuf for all your cars and then just work on them when you can ,having storage for old hot rods is the key to injoiing them as weather in the north east is hard on them ! Don't give up on the life time dream/hobby/lifestyle, down the road you will get more time !! All the best !

[@davidbrown-55]

It’s all gd Don. Things change. I’m in the same boat, waiting for warm weather. I’m Tired of hibernating also and brainwashing on how many cars I have. Things will work out just go with the flow and whatever is going to make you happy.👍

[@Jesse_gc]

Don I spray wd 40 on the chrome and polish aluminum parts in the winter it keeps things nice and easy to clean off in the spring time.

[@armondoborjas4362]

Hello Don. Glad to hear your making choices 👍🏻 Hell we all have decisions to make 🤷🏽‍♂️ enjoying life & family is the best 👍🏻 having the coolest toys to share with us & enjoy yeah . Talk to us when you can enjoy life & family 🍻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎 love that rag top Camaro 👍🏻🚘

[@55chevytruck]

I went that that and realized I had to many projects. keep it to 1 or 2 at the most.

[@Mark-s8r2w]

Hey Don, you have great cars but I do know they can get overwhelming at times because life continues on. Two years ago I finished a 56 vette that I found in a barn about 10 miles from home. Took me and a buddy 7 years working one night a week and some Saturdays to get it back on the road. I’m looking for a driver nomad if you ever decide to part with one but I know it’s not an easy decision. Best of luck in whatever you decide.

[@hydroy1]

Don, I need to teach you about clear Dupont Emron N500-S clear coat over bare aluminum parts. It holds up for over 10 years out in the weather and nothing affects it cold or hot or anything. After 12 to 15 years it turns kind of a green tint, you bead blast the parts again and shoot a fresh coat for another 12+ years for flawless protection. No, it's not cheap but worth it. P/S I cut back from 20 + cars to just 5. My 1966 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible / my 66 Olds Cutlass sports coup (with W-31 motor) / my 1968 R/S SS Camaro H/T with 70 LT-1 355 (I am the original owner) My 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400X 4sp convertible numbers matching plus 2 extra Ram Air 400s/ and my daily beater, 1970 Chevy Chevelle 4 door post car with a 67/ 327 vette motor with a 700 R-4 and 12 bolt 3:55 poise rear. Thats all I got in Total. The NEWEST car I own is a 1970 and I don't allow ANYTHING with a Computer IN MY DRIVEWAY! If your car has a computer running ANYTHING in you car , park it down the street as I may want to leave.😎 P/S you are with your Tri 5s the way I am with my 66 Olds A bodys. Reason, 66 was the ONLY YEAR to have Tripower on the W-30 Ram Air 442s !

[@EngTecher]

I completely understand that with time and things to get done, AND work. I am retired now, but took a long-term teaching position that I am making money above my retirement but now my time is limited. I think you are doing the right way. Good luck on future endeavours.

[@GPOldMarineShop]

Its pretty amazing Don what you do as far as getting those 55 junkers and flipping them and work full time as much as you do with a family. I do the same with outboards flipping when Im feeling ambitious. Been hiding myself thru these Winter months. Hey Spring is getting close try that ultra fine steel wool on those valve covers maybe you can clear coat them or thin coat of WD-40 or even wax them good. I put ceramic coated headers on my 55 they are rusting at the engine head side car is in garage pissed me off too I know the feeling....

[@robbieautrey3158]

I totally understand life getting in the way Big Don. You got to know what takes priority in you life and it's very obvious that you do my friend. That Camaro looks great, i'm sure you and your whole family will make some good memories with it.

[@RMcDuffee55]

Hang in there Don. I love your cars. I know hard it is when you get too many but in my case I can never let go of any of them.

[@DesertRatFabrication]

Hi Don, yeah I hear everything you said, taking a little step back is good sometimes, the day is only so long, I know it would be hard for you to let any of your cars go but you could get some good funds for the ones you keep even if you let one go, and plus once the weather gets nice it’s a lot easier to want to go to the garage, thanks for the update, and’s congratulations on the Camaro, I was a senior in 76, and you know the cars you could buy then for cheap, catch you soon Big Don😀😀

[@lonniekiser3612]

Hey Bud I Know where you are coming from, I loved working on vehicles it was 1999 I just got through building a 78 Short wheel Chevy truck from the ground up , had my first grandchild. But oh hell broke lose on life,my wife at 39 found out she had thyroid cancer and from that moment on it's been about family. Thank God they found it early but every year she got to do a test to see if it comes back very stressful for sure. But working or building a car just left, Sorry for the story Bud . Man I wish all the best trying to figure out what u going to do u got some awesome car's ✌️✌️

[@aftershock2222]

It’s all good; just do what you feel like doing. Your vids are always entertaining.

[@johnbehneman1546]

GREAT VIDEO DON. I COMPLETEKY UNDERSTAND.

[@davidgrimble2531]

Living on an island in florida we deal with the salt air let alone hurricane I Ian.I had 3' of water in my house and 1' of water in my shop.I lost a 2020 C8,74 C3,2 harleys and all our household possessions so I know how easy it is to get discouraged .I just look at the other people around me that lost everything (some even passing away)and realize how lucky I am to be able to play with these old cars.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Great point of view Man👍

[@glennbalent5153]

Good to see ya Don! You do what you need to do..no explanation needed..we can wait till you post a video..

[@CrazyWillie01]

Pacific Northwest too Don , cold and wet , November- Feb

[@ricardorivera1274]

Don don't want you to be discouraged you to have a family and that's what is important and taking care of them is important don't get me wrong I have learned so much from you and I will always enjoy what ever videos you make I love that your family supports you that is truly awesome so just do you I will support you and be here for you your friend from Alabama.

[@strokerup]

Thanks man! was out in the driveway cleaning on the VeHicles and thought it was about time to hear form you!

[@monadking2761]

Don, It's wintertime, and it's time to rejuvenate yourself. Aluminum will do that unless you seal it. I polished the aluminum on my old Goldwing and sealed the aluminum with high temperature clear paint on my valve covers, then clear coated all the other aluminum. By doing that, it looked new for a long time. Glad your okay and will shoot you pictures of the HS robot we built. It's ready to power up tomorrow for the first time. It's really complex, but it looks cool.

[@jjsonsspeedshop4962]

Hey Don, Totally get where you’re coming from, seems like the older I get the less time I have to do much of anything around here. Hang in there. 👍🏻

[@kylekyleson373]

Hey Don sometimes we need to give ourselves some breathing room so don't sweat it. Waiting for the weather to warm up here in central New Jersey so I can get outside again and get some work done myself.

[@garysgarage.2841]

For me the convertible is the crown jewel it would be in the garage but even then if you have moisture inside the garage things still corrode but still better than outside.

[@johnkranz4004]

Glad to see you back Don

[@raym3036]

Hang in there Dan, i keep the hoods up when possible so the moisture doesnt get in. I brushed fluid film on my cragers hopefully they clean up without too much effort. We get into slimps, it will pass.

[@poorpossumsspeedshop5746]

I understand brother….feel every word.

[@bwsgarage]

Sometimes the weight of the world turns our projects and passions into a second job. Try not to let that happen. Just take a step back don't rush to make any big moves and think on it. Fresh outlook in a week or two maybe all ya need. You aint kidding about the cars in our area....rough to get a handle on, and trying to make the best long term decision for the car can sometimes be a lot. The convertible does need to live inside. The second garage sounds like a good idea

[@jefferythomas2718]

Easy to get overwhelmed,downsizing will give more time to enjoy what you decide to keep.Hang in there.

[@waygonner]

Man I hear this. I’ll go months where I just don’t want to deal with them even though I love the process. Having the self imposed pressure of making videos makes it all the more difficult. Cheers bud!

[@randyham6172]

The moisture is coming up from underneath Evan with tarps.

[@OdySlim]

Hey there Big Don. Sorry your getting burned out. Wait till you 63 like me! About all those Tri=Fives. You are lucky to have obtained them. I think its a good idea to thin out the heard some. It will give you the room you need to work on the ones you want to keep without feeling pressure to finish them. I have a slot in my shop that you are more then welcome to keep a car in while you are getting yourself re-organized if need be. Be well Friend! Regards from Ody Slim

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey Don. Good to see ya again. I hear you when you tell your story. This is suppose to be a fun hobby. Not a job. I'm retired and I get tired of being out in the Dog House. I want to enjoy working on my cars/trucks, not turning it into a job. I had jobs and I left them behind. Anyway Don, have fun. When you're crippled up or dead, then what happens to the cars? Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁

[@leegathers6845]

That was a bad week. My stuff sweated bad also. Might be the worst yet. Stay strong and motivated brother. We only live this once!

[@donh8973]

Glad to see you back 😊

[@VictorFox-g5y]

We’re all in the same boat buddy!

[@MadRattGarage]

I know the feeling brother!! To many projects NEVER enough time and now a days even less money. Pick the fav's and focus on those. It'll make ya feel better. I've been working on my 56 Nomad and piecing a video together one piece at a time. Hopefully have a decent video to share with KZbin soon. Hang in there buddy. You got this.

[@toejam503]

Time for road trip or road test vid?

[@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper]

I agree about a work load.

[@woodrowdelozier1]

I know all about the work taking away all your time to work on these rides. Hang in there my friend 💪😎. Driving this 18 wheeler leaves me no time. So I've gotten in a habit of just paying someone to do it or it will never get done

[@randyham6172]

It's hard to deal with that.Big don just do you, and what makes you happy.

[@70GTO400]

Hey Don, looking forward to more videos

[@rustyrods8535]

Don , I’ve never been happy with moisture sticking to everything when I’ve had vehicles covered up even when inside

[@frankE91210]

grease the hardware up when you install it and it could help prevent the flash rusting i think modern stuff is so cheaply made is part of the rust issue im also north eastern and just have ratty stuff easier to live with

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

As we age and hopefully become smarter and wiser? our priorties often change. One thing ive learned. when you have trouble and problems that not actually a 100% negative thing. I think if everything always went my way and turned out Hunky Dory it would not be a very exciting and Fun adventure.

[@randyham6172]

You know me Don My fav. is the 57nomad

[@RhinosRestomods]

Hey Ohio brother! Don’t let this Ohio dreary weather get you down! The sunshine will be here soon!

[@keitheggleston3613]

hang on to those cars, find space to store them. you will regret parting with any of them.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

I have a person who really desires to buy a four-door hardtop 56 sedan. What's a fairly decent car I'm willing to spend decent money to get it. 👍

[@donh8973]

It's sounds like you are in the dump you need to ship up I love watching you working on your car keep smiling

[@redwinstead7873]

You are doing the right thing bro ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👌😎😎😎

[@paulhare662]

Took a break from car stuff most of the winter. Sitting by the woodstove fixing up old railroad lanterns till it warms up. I've been spraying clear engine enamel on everything engine with good results. It dulls polished aluminum a little but stays the same for years. Great on bolt heads & such too.

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

Glad to see you post this video I hate the fact you are going to be selling a couple of your cars I know what they mean to you I hlknow how much c h you care about them and I don't know anyone that would take as good of care for them as you do. Just don't be in a rush and sell one you will regret later. Take care Don I hope this all works out for you .your friend from Louisiana Rick 427

[@MichelleBakken12]

You need a laser welder/cutter/cleaner

[@CrazyWillie01]

Missed ya buddy

[@johnroof2663]

Don't let people discourage you. If you don't have time to work on your classics, that's fine, but don't let people Discourage you Do what you can handle. Most of us who watch these shows are no better than anybody else, so don't let people discover you motor on.

[@paulgrimm]

Just catch your breath and pause for awhile

[@stonebrakerstudio8238]

❤😅

[@sallystokes1277]

Like I said buddy, I new you would not & could not part out the roofless nomad!!!

[@frankE91210]

Sorry to hear about dudes flippin cars after you try to help em out etc. Just do what you can when you can, it should be fun not work.

[@peterouellette3874]

It's a sad day

[@tuck6464]

The answer pretty obvious. We've been here before. Your garage needs to grow, at least 1 car wider, 1-1/2 cars deeper and 6' taller, 8 -10 capacity, with a second floor for parts.. No small task. Weather / daylight / space is dictating your ability to progress, and has you chasing your tail, with the progress you're trying to make. That's depressing. Your life would make a lot more sense, if everything had it's own place instead of having to do the shuffle. It has to be at home too, The last thing you need is a shop someplace else/ away from home, then it becomes another business, feeling like you have someplace you should be when you're at home, that takes the fun / hobby right out of it. I think you need to bite the bullet this summer, with your garage, or a different property /house. It's a big step, but when it's done, it'll be the best move you ever made. Time to invest in yourself.