Well.... It's A Gasser Now - 1955 Chevy Nomad, COLD Storage To HOT ROD

[@dwightmellinger270]

Has any body else noticed Dan spends more time on his back than a street walker lol

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha cmon! But it is true.

[@rustynutz7158]

Better stay off ur stomach. That long blonde hair might confuse a hot rodder😂😂.

[@kerrypierre9494]

🤣🤣 oh that's cold!

[@glennnickerson8438]

Now if we could address his auto-erotic scoop fixation we might get him on the road of recovery!😆

[@peacfulseas]

Tis the life of real hot rod builder.

[@andhe12345]

"getting it back on the road is already a win". Totally agree!

[@terrencegiordan2775]

Looks like primer put some real paint on it red with a white top or yellow with a white top.

[@vincentenk4449]

The simple fact that you rescued this & it's together is awesome!

[@bobbybrown1708]

Your shop, your time and money Brother, do whatever makes you and Danni happy.

[@c.d.england8217]

Flat black Nomad is gonna be looking killer, I'm glad you decided to do this, can't wait to see it 👍👍

[@tombrenes2411]

This time I thought you were going to keep this one Awesome content Great build You invested a lot to get it straight I’d make it obnoxious cam it so it kisses the piston

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

Brother the fact that this machine is going back on the road and not crushed makes you a legend. All these heroes that think thy are the man, when in reality they are sitting in their pajamas wishing they had something to do other then be critical of people doing things, can bend over and run into a wall and love themselves.

[@kerrypierre9494]

So true, 🤣🤣 love the instructions for the keyboard car builders 👍🇺🇸🤘🔥

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

@kerry pierre ty not to much of a dick. Lol

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

I personally think your making the right move! You have everything for the rear liftgate. It screws to the hinges at the top with 4 screws on each side hinge mount! Nomads are a monster project where most people have no clue what it takes to just make the car complete! Have fun and Happy New Year👍

[@BeatenRustBuckets]

It is actually a great idea Dan !! You can see what you can and cant live with after you paint it black and touch it up to the point you can live with it.

[@Iamthathillbilly]

I scroll down as far as I care to and know I'm among friends, there's not one comment I can find bashing this plan and most are egging it on. That's a solid community for this channel 👌

[@jamesdalton7191]

55-56 has a smaller axle bearing than the 57's along with those bearing retainers and the 57 rear end bearing cups as part of the housing itself. Third member center sections work from 55-64 as you said is correct 😎🏁

[@macho4x4warlock98]

29:15 Lift gate pot metal; most chrome shops have a side person that can weld pot metal……Saying that, Your in the middle of “Way up North”……..A thought would be to take it to Tennessee on your future trip and drop it off at a recommended Chrome Shop for repair and welding. Probably take a couple of months to get done. Then pick it up on the next run, or if anybody visiting from the States, have them bring it up.

[@charleykeenan6171]

This was barely a parts car when you got it and now it is a start on a really personalized ride. I admire you for knowing when to stop and say, "yep, this is where we stop.." Great job!! Can't wait to watch the next episode (that just dropped)!

[@suewatson1912]

Keep the faith brother. Sometimes we get overwhelmed with our progress or lack of it and we are just over it. When we have a ton of money in a car that is not our dream car, you tend to lose interest in it and just want it to disappear. Make it into a driver and by spring there will be people lined up to buy it off you. Happy 2023.

[@tonylee5860]

Stretching my back, fingers and neck! Here we go master hacker, I absolutely LOVE your idea!!! Paint it, trim it and drive that sucker!!! Cant wait for the next video.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Hahahaha thanks

[@nicholasbrown2526]

It's your car you do what you want. Just like you said you saved it from the crusher. Keep doing what you do I like watching it.

[@dankniseley9486]

You rescued it build it to make you happy. It's yours have fun with it

[@stevenaugustine94]

Good for you brother saying it how it is. Everyone else loves telling people how to build their car, but they never take the real cost of building things into account... the details.

[@McCraysgarage]

Love the idea. The white top black bottom would be sweet.

[@christiannelson7899]

Semigloss black, with white roof would look sweet.

[@daviduglem3213]

"My coffee's getting cold" lol. Dan, I appreciate all your hard work. Love the old Chevys. Had 2 55s when I was in high school. One cost me $125. Green four-door 265 automatic. The other one was a two-door post with a 283 board 30 over and a three-speed on the floor (great high school hot rod if you were in high school 66 or 67 or 68

[@toddcordell7756]

Hey Dan glad your gonna do something with it better than just letting it set n then you can drive it will be awesome keep hot rodding

[@raybrill5724]

When you got this car, I was hoping you would build it this way, when I was about ten, I was riding the tailgate of a flat black nomad on a gravel road, I was yelling “do a burnout “ he dumped the clutch and floored it, awesome! My mom was picking gravel out of my back for an hour because I was shirtless, they picked me up from swimming in the local pond. Can’t wait to see the car! Keep up the good work

[@williamshedrick3040]

Nomads are cool cars, that being said, do as you may its yours to build as you see fit. It’s a lot of work, but it is your thing.enjoy the Chanel, keep making yourself happy.

[@25vrd48]

$400 is what I sold a complete 55 Nomad trim set in awesome condition as well as the interior trim and moulding pieces . Yeah it was a trade between something I had and the Nomad trim guy and then sold the trim stuff to another buddy . Great idea of the flat black and drive it like you stole it . Awesome video .

[@timmyj4392]

I'm just glad you're getting "un-stuck" on this project. It's still going to be a great car! Have fun with it.

[@christianduquette608]

couples that bleed together, stay together, that one is true!!!! happy new year from Quebec!!!

[@IronheadGarage]

Right on!! Long live the Gassers!! Happy New year!!

[@davidsantos8206]

I love Gassers Dan, so I definitely approve of your decision to make this car a Gasser. And the fact that you are just using ball joint spacers and not cutting up the front end, means that the next guy can always change it back to stock, if he chooses to. Looking forward to future videos on this build. Thanks

[@thomudCJ]

Keep doing the best you!! You have a Nomad! Most people don’t!

[@franknbeans3651]

Honestly I think it’s a cool idea! Do what inspires you! I do think though that I’d rather have the nomad over the 56 wagon though.

[@Ohmy1956]

The knuckle buster center bar had the rib continue full length and was early 55. The one you have was the updated version (no rib under the handle

[@kbergren2878]

Dan you are building another Kool hot rod. Flat black gasser Nomad ? Awesome, it is your vision, make it happen and cruise the Vistas

[@DependableAutoTruck]

you love stirring up the internet more than anybody i have ever seen

[@craigcomparato9115]

Like the gasser look, but bring the back up a bit? Nice big tires in the back, runners in the front. I’m a fan of the white roof. Blasphemi has a great look, but it would be great to have a full interior

[@smarternu]

Your car, you call. I will watch whatever you make.

[@chox2001]

Did you mark the roof out to paint it chequered black and white, I saw lines across . It would look good chequered.

[@jpalberthoward9]

Private property rights are sacred. You do as you please with what you have as you see fit, and to hell with the peanut gallery and their room temperature IQs. The thing that makes me happy is that you rescued it and brought it back to the land of the living. It's not gonna get crushed, shipped to Red China, and come back as paper clips and tuna fish cans. It's very cool that you are working on it again. I was worried that you had lost interest. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@brianhdueck3372]

She’s gonna look great. Driver quality is the way to go. I know. I have both. A fancy 68 Mustang which I never drive and a76 F150 4x4 which is a daily. That’s where the fun is at. Good on you Dan! And no, I don’t have a Nomad haha. Thanks for the show.

[@FREEDOMGarage1776]

First model kit I ever built when I was 7 ish was a 55 nomad, thought about redoin it to how yours turns out. Buuuut now you’re building yours to match mine! Flat black, fender well headers, gasser. Mine has big velocity stacks out the hood also.. I dig the build, beautiful car! Drive er!

[@scottpendlebury7785]

Mate. Like what your doing as always. But I think low at the front would look killer. You have the 55 for your gasser. Flat black and low🙏

[@thenixer8968]

Yeah a nice rake would look sinister

[@jeffhill2089]

I thought that this may be your direction when the hotrod engine with fenderwell exit headers went in. I've been told that there is a welding rod out to weld potmetal with a torch. Have fun!

[@randomyank7777]

WOO HOO ! Awesome ! Go Dan ! I thought you had the cables swapped on the tail gate , but no . Probably still in the wagon yet . That's cool ! That you are moving on this is outstanding ! Flat back body , white roof , hell ya ! That Nomad is going to look fantastic no matter gloss , or flat !

[@DDSpeedShop]

I probably lost em haha

[@Wr3nch78]

Dude, it’s your car! Do what makes you happy! Anyway you do it will be cool! 😊

[@glennreach6930]

Its your car, do whatever the heck you want with it.....just take us along for the ride!!

[@larryobrien4933]

Great idea! That's exactly what I did with my truck project when I got tired of trying to get the body work done. I think it will look awsome.

[@rattlekankustoms]

I LOVE flat black! I would do the same as you with this car. If one wants to see perfect and original, go to a museum.

[@jeffhunter2553]

Hey Dan since you asked I'm happy to put in my two cents worth. I understand losing interest in a project it's happened to me plenty of times since I bought my first car back when a Georgia peanut farmer was POTUS. Note: I don't mind giving up my age I just thought that would make it more interesting. But I believe that the Nomad has the potential to be the one of the coolest cars on your Channel. And that's coming from a Ford guy.

[@johnbiernot6730]

Awesome,build it ,drive the wheels off,git after it, happy New year

[@markc9409]

Dan it is your car do what you want I am not going to ask you for your ok when I am building my stuff. love your channel.

[@fredheintzman6800]

Love your channel. The broken rear window trim fix. Rough up the inside void with your Dremel and fill with JB Weld Black or Grey should do the job. Keep up the great job of showing any of us idiot can do this stuff. Thanks

[@joeroad6618]

There you go again Dan, stirring up all the crazies!

[@peacfulseas]

As a Nomad owner I understand and agree with your plans. I bought mine in primer w/cracked r.rear curved glass. It had seen time at the drags. It had fender well headers at one time that I wish I hadn't sold. I am NOT a restorer and the car is mine to do whatever I desire.

[@DDSpeedShop]

I appreciate that my friend!

[@stew6338]

Dan you spent so much time explaining what his current vision is for the Nomad expecting the comment section to blow up that I think you defused the situation. All I am reading is positive feedback. Everyone is so supportive. Yep flat black, put it together and see what you got sounds like a solid plan.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah its almost boring haha

[@halfahotrods6332]

I like daily drivers too! It’s your car. Do what you want!

[@johnhines5402]

Good move. Like your goal to put it together and make sure it is complete. Amazing job to save a beautiful body style.

[@DuckyHunter812]

Watching you 2 door the Biscayne and a couple others had me thinking you enjoyed body work. Is it that you don't mind semi hacked body work, you just don't like feeling pressured to do better on the Nomad because it deserves it? Love the channel man. Do what you want, they're your cars.

[@bagone1000]

Love the plan 55 nomad with a "gasser" look is a dream car. Function over form all the way.

[@robertwesson314]

There was a change in the rear end housing and the axle lengths. I believe it was in 58. I tried to put 57 axle in my 62 with no luck.

[@richardmarino5658]

It's your baby. You need to do what you feel is best for you not other people. 2023 baby make it your year.

[@firebird77clonefirebird89]

Dan, Firebird here You are a complete inspiration. Keep up the good work.

[@davidhenke3585]

The Last time my wife helped me with brake bleeding, she was pumping & pumping with no fluid coming from the bleeder. Bleed fitting wasn't clogged, she was pumping the gas pedal. You just can't get good help sometimes.

[@ronaldolweiler7745]

Hey Dan if you put 2 inch lift horse shoes in the front and 2 inch ball joint spacers in the front it will give it the lift in the front without messing the suspension or steering up , if you don't like it you can unbolt the changes . But it gives 2 - 2 1/2 inches of lift in the front ,

[@edwardberwind8544]

Dan, I'm pretty sure you know you have helped so many people with all the R&R you do on rears and engines. Keep up the good work. Happy New Year to you and yours. Stay safe my friend. Also why don't you get a small ceramic heater for the garage. Believe me your body will thank you.

[@moosekoot6331]

Long time viewer of your work. You do this as a hobby, not your full time job. I have nothing but respect and admiration for what you do. Funny how guys recommend coldwarmotors to paint it. Only about 12 or more hours away.

[@armondoborjas4362]

Good idea Dan. Some one is all ready waiting to buy it 👍🏻 it's a dream ride as is for sure 👍🏻😎

[@johns9993]

Yes Dan that's the thing to do!!! Paint it the black get it all together and hope someone out here has the trim you need cheap and get 's it to you ,then you will have a nice unusual DRIVER NOMAD that no one see out on the road on a daily base's !!!! Having it so you can drive it is the COOL thing to do !!Can't wait !!! It will be FUN for You !!!

[@gregpiecuch3802]

Sounds like a good plan.

[@ericrhyne3407]

You could do a custom panel paint job on the roof. Heavy metal flake, lace patterns etc.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah that might b cool

[@pauldoucher1833]

Not that it matters but I am in total agreement with you about restoring the Nomad further, besides it will look really cool flat black, as a guy who has gone overboard on restorations I proud of someone who can pull the stop lever, sure wish I could

[@macho4x4warlock98]

Dan, Thanks for explaining your OE Axle problems. That explains you dilemmas on the OE ‘55-‘57 rear axles.

[@jaygorveatte7955]

Happy new years! Nothing wrong with hot rod black in my opinion with those wheels, she'll look awesome. A bit of old school red pinstripes maybe ? As long as your not cutting it up the next guy can get all fancy with it.

[@davidhenke3585]

I scrounged up the chrome trim for my wagon and never did find the spear point on 1 side. Point; install what you have and don't stress the rest.

[@wingerfan1]

Definitely a good idea to leave it looking 100% stock but make it a driver and enjoy it for a few weeks. Let someone else turn it into their vision of the perfect nomad and take it wherever they want when you sell it. I think you’ll be able to get enough money out of it if it presents nicely enough as a driver to be able to buy another project you don’t really need lol.

[@dansimmons1964]

I freakin love the plan! You saved a car that probably no one else else would have. Awesome! I would drop the front end tint the windows out as dark as you can and call it the LowMad!!

[@BearGrils55]

I love it! Thanks for the free entertainment. I believe you could've achieved similar results to your red 57 roadster with little effort. But, a flat black driver will be killer too. this is how DDs Speed shop does it. He builds what he likes. everyone that watches should understand that by now.

[@mattfry3705]

Dan it’s your car your hard earned cash your hard work I think it will look awesome flat black go for it

[@gaslandsmechanic4978]

Dan Dan Dan. Ye of so little faith. DO you think I watch you for the "Fancy" builds? You are an every man's builder, your cars are cool and affordable and daily drive-able. I would hate to own a car that was so fricken nice I would be afraid to drive it. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@grantburechailo1631]

I get a kick on your justification on what you do you are very entertaining Ty just saying keep on rolling

[@gemcitywelding7234]

Long time lurker, first time commenter. This episode is kind of a let down. I was really really hoping that you wouldn’t loose sight of how it “appeared” when you first got it. The 50 year old Lace paint is what caught my attention. In my humble opinion, do it in a 60’s-70’s street freak look. Lace paint, freak dots, cob webbing, panel paint, candy’s & pearls. 4” CRAGERS up front, Daisy’s in the rear. Ladder bars, tunnel ram etc. metal flake dash, color tinted windows. Ohh what could’ve been.. Keep up the great work Dan. And Happy New Year🎉

[@garyk.]

Your car, make it your way. Nothing riles me more than people telling me what to do with my own stuff. I Enjoy your work.

[@papilloncycles3463]

It kinda amazes me how few of these were produced Dan.

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Good to see you Fella, Happy New Year

[@60chevyjim]

Dan that's a good plan . clean all the shiny mouldings with brillo or sos pads, do it wet it works much better. build it the way you want it. im building a 55 convertible from scraps so i can have it the way i want it. a driver beater. im too old to be waxing and dusting a gagage queen.

[@abeldeleon3094]

Can't wait to see what it ends up looking like! 👍

[@1944chevytruck]

happy new year!....keep doing whut ur doing and f everyone else!

[@SteelDreamsGarage]

Stoked to see the painting on this beaut

[@RobertThomas-vr2qn]

Just look at a before and after pic... that is more then enough to justify your plans. I'm not much of a gasser fan but if it comes out like the 55 then it will be a pretty cool car

[@ronmorris3823]

You have an old soul. This was what hot rodding was for me in the mid 60’s. My 55 post was a roller, that I put a junkyard 283 with 3 on the tree in with a chain hoist under a big oak tree. Black magic rust repair bondo and dark gray primer from a rattle can. Jacked up in front, bumper of, and steelies with baby moons, Hoosier cheater slicks recapped in my Indiana hometown. Winter the slicks came off and recapped snow tires went on this everyday driver. Daily driver, no trailer queens. Custom Naugahyde seat covers were $100 (weeks bring home pay). Hurst floor shifter was $50. Keep going and doing it your way. It works.

[@DDSpeedShop]

That sounds like a fun time!

[@markdowis7168]

Dan, you saved it. do what you want.

[@raydean]

Awesome to see you get the 55 back out

[@bkgaragerestorations]

I like the new plan, get it safe, solid, and back on the road. Some cars just aren't worth going all the way on, but can still look good and be a lot of fun.

[@bwsgarage]

It's gonna be cool in black, some 0000 steel wool on trim goes a long way. Gonna be killer, can't wait to see it come together. Your making the right choice for the car. 👍👍👍👍

[@gordonwalker8003]

BWs is behind in time building he's car .but it great your guys are at with the cars .from Gordon

[@c.d.england8217]

BW you said exactly what my comment was gonna be 👍👍

[@janeames1513]

yep some quad with some wd or pb and the trim will be sharp as a tack

[@herraman2244]

Straight axle gasser would be really darn sweet. I'm on board with that 110%. How about a full blown street freak, huh, huh?

[@donh8973]

Hay Dan I now you hate body work but that's a good restored so far so finish that 55 nomad it's worth it 👌. You do nice work .

[@terrencegiordan2775]

Dan the floor pan man paint it red or yellow with a white top and put some 15x8 cragers on it. Flat black looks like a beater lol

[@after5auto133]

I had a 68 chevelle ss 4 speed car that I bought in primer, all the body work done. I never painted it, just drove and enjoyed it

[@realmaindrianpace]

I like the plan, a flat black gasser, how cool is that. Design it as you go, like building an old AMT model kit, just let it choose what it wants to be. One thing tho, gassers need hand lettering.

[@Leo-vf3py]

Nomad is a rocking car it's still here rubber on the road great shows keep up the good work

[@markallen1413]

Dan my boy I'm just glad you're back on that and i love gasser idea, that's gonna be a show stopper in my book but i love old drag cars and rides like that... you are keeping it alive !! Happy new year you guys and can't wait to come home from work and turn you on first as always...2023 yeah 👍👍👍👍👍✅✅✅✅✅