WE GOT A 2 DOOR! Ugly 4 Door Be Gone! - Tri 5 Chevy 4 Door To 2 Door Conversion

The Rotten Banana!
Let's finish this hot rod! Our patient is a 1956 Chevy 4 door that has previously been LS swapped. The car went under the knife a few days ago and we've half way done our 4 door to 2 door conversion.
Today I go through step by step how to make your boring 4 door look cool by deleting a couple of doors. A little cutting, a little welding and a whole pile of zip discs is all you need!
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[@ls2c3]

Love the fact that not everything has to be Kindig/Foose quality. DD Speed shop just makes cars cool again.

[@matzrat5006]

Love these 4 door to 2 door conversions. You make it look so doable Dan.

[@johnkranyics281]

Danni's boyfriend strikes again, adding the cool factor to a 56. You don't need roll down back windows if there is no back seat. Business coupe. 👍👍🇨🇦

[@rockystanaitis2908]

I am a limo driver now, but I was a welder for 44 years. I am still absolutely fascinated by this process. Can’t get enough. Thanks for sharing how it can be done.

[@brianf8621]

He makes it look easy.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Hey thanks!

[@brianf8621]

@@DDSpeedShop What Dan gets completed in 2 hrs would take me months.

[@terrencegiordan2775]

Dan the floor pan man can't believe they did all that and left the single stage master cylinder.

[@williamrejczyk5312]

Hey Dan great job. Doors while you wait. Just like a car wash. Goes in four door comes out two door.🏆👍🏼

[@robertappleyard7053]

She’s a fine machine. Like an adopted pup, full of love and potential.

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 👍👍 Nice job ! Most people make ever thing prefect , these vehicles were not prefect ! I was trained by GM body alignments ! Also the cars 🚗 🚗 of the 80’s when back to frames, by law ( B.S ) so when you finish the welds it will be strong ! What your looking for is fine . Very cool 👍😎👍😎👍😎. 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍔🍔🍔

[@brandonford8092]

With dents like that, a deflated foot/basket/soccer ball works wonders. Put it in through one of the inner structure holes, then inflate. You may need to strap a 2x4 to the inner structure to keep it from moving. Edit Obviously deflate the ball and remove it if it's in the door, but in the rear quarter you can leave it to remedy the "oil can" problem

[@franklindner8259]

Clever

[@Rski1234]

Been there and done that. It works great! I had to change my underwear when I had one pop😂

[@raymiehershey1430]

Any number of different size balls could work. That's what she said.

[@edearl3106]

That's a great idea

[@clasicradiolover]

I've seen that on a video somewhere. Was it Casey's Customs?

[@peterpumkineater6872]

Watch Bad Chad to learn how to mig weld without heat distortion. 😊 using air to cool weld as you go, works every time.

[@randyhouse219]

Hey Dan, I never get tired of seeing you do a 4D to 2D conversion and that is the only way I will be able to have a Tri-5. Thanks for all you do and I will do the same soon!

[@DavidJones-hl5om]

Watching you work, Dan reminds me of a saying we said in the 70s in California. ( You got 4 Speeds, Dual Quads,and you're Burning 🔥) Rubber)😂😂😅

[@sprezzatura8755]

I love how you just jump in and get it done. Better done than perfect 😊

[@saxonstangsetc3201]

I love 1956 Chevy’s!You’re becoming quite the master with the zip disk it seems like! I would really like to see you make the rear window functional!

[@nowherefastgarage]

Dan, before I found your channel, I thought that work like this and also patching rust, welding, paint, etc. needed to be done by "professionals" to get it done "right." Then I started just doing it my way, and have had great results! Thanks for all the inspiration!!

[@geewizrickwow1210]

Great job showing conversion on a budget for all of us broke mechanics

[@mikemullay5622]

I never thought a two door conversion was that easy, but you are good at it. Although I certainly don't mind a four door. I guess it is just a matter of personal taste.

[@garycamara9955]

Not to meantion value! A 2 dr is worth alot more money.

[@BigMikesHooptyBarn]

I'm obviously not nearly at your level when it comes to fabricating but I'm with you on the just do what makes you happy with your own projects. I have people telling me often that I should be doing things differently but I have to be true to my own vision. And still people will gather around the finished product and seem to appreciate what I've achieved. Great job Dan!

[@Jimsathome]

Dan, I like your 2 door conversions and I was certain this time you'd finally get the rear side windows going up and down. You've got all the parts so why not? I bet you'll get lots of views!

[@fredcarlson5775]

Dan I know you don't like the 56's but I do I am digging this car it looks cool now can't wait to see how it goes on from here

[@hammer0371]

This will be the first time I say no to the hood scoop but I love the way it looks without repainting those panels. It tells a story.

[@pgtmr2713]

Have you considered doing a 3 door? 2 Door driver's side, 4 door passenger side... but painted so it looks intentional and finished. Bonus points for using a 2 door front door and turn the back piece suicide using the 4 door opening. Similar to Mazda RX-8 or Saturn SC coupe, just with a 50's look. I suppose side impact could be an issue on these things, but they are full frame cars, didn't even have seatbelts required when new.

[@brianschmidt2747]

Dan, my uncle, worked in North Tarrytown and told me bel airs are different from other's cars GM made. Especially at the door openings. Maybe the issue you are having can be explained. Please paint it satin black. Harley Davidson has a sweet satin black. I painted my 88 Chevy 4x4, and it rocked.

[@curtisjones4017]

Never underestimate the power of a pickax. It gives reach and leverage. It’s an awesome leverage tool.

[@customfinishcarpentryandmi8053]

You Canadians love the word ZIP Cur lol kind of funny love the content keep it up watching from Colorado

[@nickelnoserestos2598]

Some of us LOVE 4 doors.. but hey.. you do you.

[@shaggyj699]

So do I. I mean the price of it will go down if someone was looking for a 4 door then sees a 2 door and looking at Vin numbers. If I wanted a 2 door, I'd get a 2 door

[@michaelblaszkiewicz7283]

If you have a mint condition 4 door, just leave it alone, but Restoring a 4 door is. A losing proposition.

[@richfletcher4286]

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how babies are made.

[@chrisbritt5288]

Its a whole lot cooler looking as a 2 door.

[@twodogsyyc6729]

Battery to block ground is what fixed Newebrns issues. Worth a shot. I'm sure you'll get it figured. Gonna be another sic tri5 car

[@rikiwakwak]

To be honest. To me, the 56 always had more of an apeal. As a 2dr anyway. Has a nice balance to its aspect. Gonna be cool.

[@shartne]

Best looking conversion yet you cannot tell it was done. Excellent paint it a matt black the whole car and do not stess it for once it pretty good really. I knew and old timer body guy was a pro he heat the metal cherry red then he used a hammer and dolly to smash the metal and it shrinkd it to get rid of oil cannning in several spots. It not that difficult to do. You could make this car pretty nicc. Nothing wrong with 56 man come on.

[@benburg436]

Hell yea, definitely makin it great..... Love the 2 door swaps. Almost go me confident enough to do one myself

[@Timmermon63]

Dan, really enjoyed the music at the 34 min mark. Went well with the fabricating.

[@bigtim94122]

I know you have mentioned it before on your other projects, but letting people know what settings your using and your wire weights for stitching in the patch panels is super helpful to get a grasp of what seems like a insurmountable project, all the Sheetmetal your doing is pretty slick, its nice to see a job from start to finish with these conversion hot rods so the common man in a garage doesn't get totally baffled on these types of projects

[@Apache61]

Looks so much better as a 2 door! You do them slightly different every time and it is still entertaining.

[@rickbodi5944]

I can safely say, you hammer like ⚡ lightning! You never hit twice in the same spot! Like your videos! ✌️👍

[@deadclutch]

"The Bruised Banana" rises... the brown bits match perfectly! If anyone tells you to spray it all yellow again, you know who to stay away from...

[@Robert-ni6ut]

It looks so much better as a 2 door than 4 . Hay with the 2 door to 4 door conversion its a 🍌 banana split 😂 lol

[@JamesBrown-cx3xf]

This 56 seems pretty solid and the conversion is your best one to date , you asked so , no to the hood scoop , fitted front bumper and just this once if you could find a period correct bench seat . Buckets in the tri fives look bad , pull that motor sell it , a nice 265 or 327 simple 4 barrel would be awesome .

[@RIPSRIDES57]

all this negativity towards yellow 4 doors has got me up in my feels. lol lookin good buddy

[@Jesse_gc]

Coming together nicely going to be a nice 56 when you are finished and don't worry about the gaps that is why we have coat hangers. Have a great day

[@TorontoModifiedKarKlub]

Absolutely NO ON THE T/A scoop. The rest is looking good. You sure get things done.

[@armondoborjas4362]

Yeah nicely done. I can see putting the rear window regulator's in just a little more work. Very cool 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@bobfurman862]

I like this. You're getting awfully good at the 4 to 2 door conversions. Not sure why you don't love 56's because this one can be just a cool as the SoMadNomad. Anyway, nice work and an enjoyable video!!!

[@dipe277]

Those high backs look insanely comfy!

[@bigbow62]

You have the magic touch*...... remove a couple of doors a bit metal work, lose the front bumper & lift the front end add American Racing rims and you have the start of one bad azz DD Speed Shop Hot Rod ! ( * Thats what she said 😉) Dan were gonna need a number system or names for all of the rides man its getting pretty crazy ! ( crazy in a good way that is 😁) Dani & Dan thank you and please keep the entertaining videos coming ✌️🙂

[@patrickharrand]

Love the contrast between your video and watching Karl (Make it Kustom) doing his Lincoln Zephyr chop.😁

[@jamesjohnson8867]

Kool car. I can't wait to see it satin black the only thing I would do differently is put the front bumper on. 56 is my favorite tri 5. Great video.

[@planecrazy7855]

Your drivers door fit can be corrected by shimming the body mounts up at the hinge pillar. Body mounts on the tri fives need to be adjusted and shimmed to make all the sheet metal fit correctly. And doing this, you can make all the sheet metal align better than new. First, adjust the frame to be square with the shell, then begin shimming for the best door fit working forward until you get the fenders fitted. Square up the core support until the hood fits the opening Hardest part is the body mounting hardware. Get them all loose or ready for new replacement. If all gos well you done in a day with really amazing results.

[@shanewright6958]

It’s time for some more DD speed shop 👍👍

[@Hanlonsgarage]

I like it, it's all about making yourself happy, keep chopping em up dan!

[@robertnovotny4588]

Excellent job Dan you have skills that many would like to have,I do body work also but welding is my weak point..

[@falstar2020]

Looks good. Would like to see how a working rear window is put in and the struggle. But that's just me. ;D

[@jeffreyschroder8004]

Take those interior front door skins, and fit them in the rear pieces. Possibly make new front interior skins to match? Love the channel, and all that you do 👍😎

[@rajcam80]

That idea of leaving it, is a good one. Clear it would be a unique look for sure.

[@aprilhilliard3302]

Love your style! Impressive cobblin" skills, too. And the best music of any wrenching tuber!

[@davidmccormick1058]

No on reusing the door panels! Take the time to make new ones. It will look much better and you will be much more happy with the end result.

[@shawnklym9579]

The Rotten Banana is a wicked name for this build!

[@steelmill]

Hey Dan ,I'm always impressed at the amount work that you get done.Keep up the great work.

[@michaelnelson9140]

Old auto body man here. The panel gaps on American made vehicles from back in the day, were never very accurate. A lot of times they could be just about perfect, but on some cars that were low mileage , super clean cars, they would be all over the place. Frequently we would send the car out the door with better gaps then when they came in. So, unless it’s a horrible gap, it’s probably okay. For your viewers, next time you’re out and see a nice older car, take a look at the gaps .you might be surprised! Fun videos dude!

[@howardkoster4026]

Ah, the cut & butt method!! Pontiac meets Chevy!! COOL!!!

[@darrylcampbell4411]

Well done Dan. You the tri five chevy man. Good job.

[@franklindner8259]

Wow nice work Dan.Every man can.

[@kevinwright1551]

Vary awesome indeed. Coming along pretty smoothly. Nice job Dan. Keep up the great work.

[@howiemook7701]

This project I really peaked my interest. Love my 56 Delray 🥰

[@ThomasThomas-wn3km]

Dan, you are a talented guy. You make that conversion look pretty easy. I would like to give it a try. The car does look much, much cooler! I would drive it just like it is. For sure! I wouldn't worry about making the back windows go up and down. I don't have enough friends to fill front and back seat anyway. 😅 I am loving this content. This has become my favorite channel pretty fast.

[@garymccord4277]

Enjoy this type of video and A lot of other watchers sure get a lot of useful information

[@willallen7757]

you need the good Napa floor jack that pumps up when the handle moves both directions. Best $300 I ever spent.

[@2424aldo]

Glad to see you are doing a good project.

[@paulking6404]

You motivate me to go out and work on OUR '65 C10 I'm restoring. When I get frustrated, I see you and think, if Dannies boyfriend can do it, LOL My wife unit and I enjoy your videos and the humor, much NEEDED these days.. May God Bless you and keep you safe.

[@reneprovencher8395]

I love how you did this. At 75, I say, if I was 30 I’d give it a shot. Not today. You’re kind of a genius. Yeah!! No kidding. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha I don't think I'm a genius. Just cheap

[@mikeabercrombie2281]

I really like when you do these four door that you door conversion on a tri-five Chevy you make it look so easy if I ever find one I can afford I will attempt to do it myself thank you and keep it up

[@DDSpeedShop]

Do it. Super easy project

[@jeffhill2089]

I like almost everything about your process because you get the job done. My only issue here is you are throwing sparks on your glass. So if you keep the car you will have to change the glass eventually. As for the engine stuff, try a tune up, new plugs and wires and some seafoam in the tank to clean the injectors. Thanks for saving another one.

[@williamgarrity9482]

Power tour it 4 to 2 door .cool beans .God bless yall real good.

[@johnrasmussen4982]

Dude i love how your down to earth,honest,and real. I'd love to work on a project with you. I dont think you give yourself enuff credit.

[@darkrose4704]

You and Mortzke should do a show together! That’d be Comedy Central material!😂😂😂

[@fordmad1973]

Hi Dan Please make it look like the Jim Beam yellow Chevy hotrod. With the hood scoop that you put on it, it sort of looks like it. Google an image of that Jim Beam chevy

[@michaelnaisbitt7926]

I don't care what anyone thinks This is a great video showing people like me how to create a really cool car The tri fives are a good looking car a 2 door version is even better

[@williampendleton8541]

Enjoy watching you work, 2 doors are better than 4

[@C.S.Sensei]

Listening to it idle for a sec, then hit the gas, my first thought was a fuel issue, cutting out, fuel pressure, injectors like you said. Reminds me of back in late 60s one of my older brother's had a Canary yellow 55 2dr, with same rims, Mickey thompsons, 327 or 283 4sp. He made a molded in Tach out on hood like a GTO. My other older brother had a black 57 4sp, one had 327 & other 283, I can't remember which, I was like 6-7 yrs old, have 4 older bros. I like those T/A shakers on the wall.😁

[@trevorcalhoun4530]

I gotta tell ya Dan, every time I watch one of these conversions I’m impressed as hell! Especially this one as you used Pontiac doors on your Chevy. Keep up the great content Dan!!

[@FrenchyWrencher-tz6hj]

Dan, you’ve convinced me I can do a two door swap, I just hope I never get a good deal on a four door to put my imaginary skills to work!!! Keep on keepin’ on.

[@Closeenoughkustoms]

Hey brotha, awesome job, looks great!!! Your definitely one of the hardest working guys on KZbin!!!

[@wesringeisen4109]

You sure do like "screwing around" I love it!

[@DDSpeedShop]

I basically do it full time.

[@josephbaker677]

I would check / replace intake gaskets. And yes add GROUNDS.

[@integra167]

I love you for showing this stuff. I want a 55 soooo bad. The 4 doors are the only ones that tend to be in my price range. Going to have to grab one and 2 door swap it.

[@DaPenceman]

Once your done with the doors, get a quart of yellow rustoleum and roller paint the whole car. Then watch the world end😂

[@mattewiegand9896]

Yep

[@Deer-Run-Farms]

Now now don’t you think dan has given enough people strokes from cutting up the car and making it a 2 door!?!

[@sidviscous5959]

man everybody knows rattle-can is the much classier way to go . . .

[@jeremysmith6905]

A trailer park is missing their idiot… found him.

[@joshuataylor4256]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fhionnsgarage4770]

Love it! You should put the Pontiac trim back on, would look unique as a 56 Chevy with Poncho trim. Not your everyday 56 chevy.

[@ofivenojoe]

You can cut thru the overlaped panel and come out with a perfect single cut that will match, no need to guess, just know where to start and end your cut. There are clamps that go in the cut or you can make your own with all thread two washers two nuts. A wagon done like this would be the cats balls, did they have a boxed frame back then, like the newer ones? Less wagons then sedans? You earned your t.v. dinner for sure.😊

[@1961clyde]

Dan a little trick i use for doors , hang them from a engine hoist

[@edearl3106]

People can say what they want I think you do great work and that's a great job on the yellow 56

[@earlfreimuth5799]

I want to thank you for your ingenuity and being a very brave genius 👍

[@BillFleming-r8u]

Thanks. I got a 56 4 door. I'm going to do it. Thanks. For all that b info. I save everything u done. I hope I can follow. Like your work and. Videos u put up thanks from Tennessee

[@supergrover1939]

Dude you always make the 2 door conversions look so easy!!!!!!!!! Awesome vid!!!

[@micksterboone4517]

'56's were always my favorite Tri-five since a local had the first gasser I had ever seen when I was a pup. He would burn tire for us bicycle guys and "Wild Thing" was painted on the sides. Cool af.

[@roddogg914]

The rotten 🍌 crack was hilarious but with the primered doors, it's perfect 🤣

[@JonDraeger]

Why not just put the quarter ergulators in this one with that inner structure if you have it? Nice video Dan

[@kennethrevis4466]

That's what I'm thinking, he has absolutely everything to make it look like it has been a 2 door all it's life but chooses to do it the cheapest way possible I mean it's his stuff so I have no say so in it. But he could make them so so nice if he just took a little more time.

[@mikemarus]

I look forward to the day when Dan takes a 2 door tri five and converts it to a 4 door. Greetings from Madison, WI !!!!!!🤣

[@jefferymorin9883]

New tunes on the fast forward...superb! 👌

[@EconomicRefugees]

I like the flat black, that looked awesome and its cheap !!