Why Ruin A Perfectly Good 1957 Chevy With Paint?

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I dunno how anyone could call you an idiot. You’re a goddamn genius. It takes a brave man to take on a project of this level. By far my favorite car channel on lubetube

[@user-ru9gn8mj3o]

I agree

[@c.d.england8217]

100 percent, exactly right

[@J.Wesley007]

Also he works a full time day job, and comes home to make the KZbin content for us. Big props Dan.

[@DalyTheThird]

Definition of genius. Knows ALL THE THINGS!

[@jasonhaney4319]

Mine too

[@JoseGarcia-up6qy]

You saved it from the scrap yard 👍🏼 do what you want it’s your work of art.

[@NoWr2Run]

Don't forget SAVING A DOG.

[@amymiler6360]

Exactly

[@georgeparker7409]

Hi, as someone who started in a body shop in 1957 (worked on them new). This was in the day of torches/air chisels with a 1.00/hour helper, (Me). Shop made frame machine made from a grease rack. I once straitened a frame of 1939 Ford by tying it to a railroad track! No wire welders then. The first "BONDO" that I remember was "PERMEND" and was passed out free for a trial. Keep up the low buck work as it is a dying art.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks buddy! I'm trying

[@sidviscous5959]

So you worked on the 57 Chevies when they were new? Wow.

[@brokenbackunlimited2187]

The fact that you saved aP.O.S. form the crusher is awesome! And I dig the Frankenstein look. Good job Dan!👍👍👍

[@davebutler2776]

You and Brent is all I watch anymore. True car builders and nothing fancy. Great as always.

[@carburist]

“Your car, your rules” man! Just keep plugging away at it and I will keep watching

[@TheJstewart2010]

It's YOUR car so it should be the way that YOU want it to be. Would I do it the same? Probably not. But I appreciate the hell out of letting us come along for the ride. And as you said, all of the hard work is done. It can always be painted later.

[@MrMktMaster]

Dan, you’re very good at the conversation- really good to listen to as well as watch. You explain your thoughts and processes well. No matter what decisions you make, it’s all up to you.

[@randylittlejohn2570]

I’m just starting a full restoration of a 57 210 that needs full floor pans and trunk pan as well as quarters. I’m also teaching myself to weld. I’ve restored several cars in my lifetime but I’m 63 and retired Air Force. Time may be limited lol. I enjoy your videos. We are not all Kindig restorers. Just hobby people.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Cleanest 57 Hard Top on KZbin is way less fun to drive to local shows, worrying about someone touching it or even staring into the shinny paint too long. This will be a fun driver and solid too, that's what we do this for.

[@roberteddy4206]

Danny, you're doing the best you can. You're coming along just fine. It's all going to work out

[@user-eg9dr1uj6m]

Dan, love the 57, just start sanding and take what you get , touching where needed it will rat out all by its self. No tractor paint and that baby green is all the 57s that gramma’s bought, not rat colour, Your videos of which I have seen from the start make me want to start wrenching again keep them coming.😮

[@larrydixon-vi7ld]

Dan , you are one of the ONLY people , besides me and maybe a handful of die hards that would even attempt a project this deep , you Sir are a true CAR guy and it shows, it would be an awesome time for repop parts companies to step up and donate some freebies

[@russellfuchs7903]

I love the stories layered in the metal. Stories you'll just have to leave incomplete while adding more stories someone else will have to question and leave incomplete. You are keeping true to this car's history, or legacy.

[@chrisbritt5288]

Dan regardless of what we all think as to whether you should paint it or not it’s your car. I’m just looking forward to seeing the first test drive after seeing it roll into the shop in the first video.

[@raymari7658]

Dan I wish you enjoyed what your doing as much as I do seeing you do it. One thing, too much knocking things down, too much Mortskie. You have a plan on what you want to end up with. Just do it. Your the man. I've been here a long time and hanging in.

[@area_61]

22:22 bare metal and mismatched panels is the best choice for this car. It definitely gives it that "saved" look. And the most important part is that it will be back on the road. Keep it up Dan. 🤘

[@dennisolsen4507]

The idea of a proper paint job is something I never considered. This is DD Speed Shop.

[@OneMoreBolt]

I'm not gonna complain about the 40ºf being cold in my shop anymore. Made props to you for putting the time in with those temps!

[@titansville1]

Dan you're a master at your profession that's all I've got to say keep doing your thing buddy

[@bryanheitz9023]

Every car you do turns out pretty damn cool and they all have their own twist to them and I love that. The suspense of what the finished product will be makes for great content too. I'm with you on the 2 favorite 57 Chevy colors. Turquoise and the green that car has just screams old school og 57 Chevy. Keep on keepin on.

[@ksokie63]

Hey Dan 👋 , the 57 is going well. Definitely is going to be one of a kind. Keep up the fun and have a great evening ✌️

[@paulmick1581]

Wished you live in Illinois we could hang out. My mann

[@ronaldhellengreen7063]

Surf green would really look killer! With steelies and dog dish hub caps!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Man. U nailed it

[@alertgasper]

funny you say that, just passed a sea green 1955 Ford sitting out in the rain in someone's yard. the 1950's really made pastel colors look acceptable on a car.

[@terrencegiordan9812]

You poverty caps lol

[@americanfamiliesfirst3747]

​@@DDSpeedShopsurf green is a gorgeous color! Just think about it, maybe down the road.

[@calvinswindle9432]

Love to see something that was sitting and destined for scrap to be brought back to life. It's nice to know that there's still people out there that can potential in things.

[@brendagaunce8757]

Your channel has brought more interest back into having and enjoying the tri-five chevys and not trying to make everything a trailer queen. BUT a safe car to enjoy and not to worry about a few scars the old GIRLS may have encountered in the past 60 +years of being something that car people enjoy. Thanks again D D speed shop you guys ROCK

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks so much!

[@ohiohammerandleversme6875]

I've watched you channel for a while now and I thoroughly enjoy it ! Those are (your) projects. You do them however you want to do them !!! At the end of the day you own them, they are your cars !!!

[@cesanyplastics713]

Hey Dan, I love watching your channel and your builds, it gets me motivated to work on my cars realizing that things don't have to be perfect. Just get it done, and I'm having fun with projects now.

[@chrislambert2889]

Deep breath and keep welding your getting it done and left foot right foot. You got this 🎉💪👍👌

[@rockysplace6012]

Nothing boring about you Dan you do things your way and that’s the best way you do amazing work love watching you work on the old Chevys . Keep doing you

[@brianwilliams1860]

It's your ride and you are the one doing the work make yours and enjoy it .Just enjoy all the stuff you guys do

[@CrossoverCustoms]

Dan I saw a 57 at Cruisin the Coast that had totally been sanded to bare metal. It was low and tubbed with a blower. The welds were exposed and I think it was a two door conversion; but it had rusted all over and it actually looked bad ass. Rock on!

[@stephenh.bunkybyrd2024]

I'm impressed with your skills. You are saving great cars and enjoying it. Thanks

[@zx10danny1]

Dan, the only people complaining about how you build cars are, the ones that have mega bucks show cars that NEVER drive them and ones that don’t have a cool car. I love this car! This is a do anything car. Go to the store, go to car shows, take Dani out on a date, drive across country. Do fun stuff with your cars, keep building them YOUR way. They look awesome, they’re done right and you should be very proud of what you built. We need more DD Speed Shop and less fair ground posers! I can wait to hear this one roar to life. Dan

[@jackrussell3104]

Hey dan, your gonna love this.when I was young my brother and I had a 55.it was painted orange house paint and has pumpkin buster painted on the quarters but the best part was it had a hood scoop made out of the top of a McDonald's trash can lid... hahaha

[@Wayfarer001]

The evolution of DD. Your stepping up your game more than you may realize.

[@davidhemann1009]

When I was A teen in the late 70's, we spent all our money on big blocks and primer red rattle cans. All of the bad ass cars in our little town were primer red.

[@DDSpeedShop]

I like your style

[@user-kw8my1cv3x]

57 minute video on the bad ass 57 , perfect !

[@dansimmons1964]

Merlins old school garage gave you HUGE props 👏

[@terrycole9427]

Hey bud it is your car an you are doing all the work an we are just along for the ride. I really enjoy what you do so keep it it coming

[@nowherefastgarage]

I love the way the car is coming out. If it were me, I would not really paint anything. I would smooth it out as best as possible, maybe try to sand off some of that red primer so more blue shows thru, clean the barnacles off the roof and do the VGG satin clear or shine juice.

[@user-fd4kn5eh2u]

Those of us who live in cold climates just learned something about welding and warpage...thanks for the inspiration Dan!

[@easyjerryl69]

I gotta agree, The cool wheels is a motivator ! A cool set of wheels and tires completely changes the look of a car.

[@RBR307]

The funny thing is, every single person who adds negative comments, would take this car in its current state not to mention when you call it done. Keep up the awesome work. Love this channel and everything you and Dani do. #F-Mortske

[@briscojones]

Good call Buddy! If you're gonna have a ratty 57 ,leave it ratty and cool as hell! My thought is (not that it means anything) it's your shop, your cars, and you're doing all the wrenching and laying down all the $$$. I don't judge anything you do, I'm just glad you take us along for the ride.

[@randd1418]

Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Dan, you have good taste!!

[@jimbrown3720]

Cant argue with your logic just makes sense when you consider the budget build .

[@shaynechild2517]

I am falling in love with this Ratty 57! Dam nice save ! That car was headed for the end of its life! And you gave it a whole new life! You Rock brother!

[@roymarksberry4152]

❤ I will come back in 10 years and you will be still working on this.

[@terrencegiordan9812]

Dan the floor pan man I went out to the garage and looked at my 57 hardtop and bottom chrome is one piece. Thanks for another video.

[@jc-mt8ot]

Just leave it. it can only look that way once and its got all its history showing. I love seeing old gear like this rolling down the road and if i saw this thing while out and about, i would smile so hard i would shxt myself. I love it.

[@paulweigle6872]

Wow. The best part about all of this is the fact that it's going to be back on the road. And just this no, if someone opens a door into it, you won't be sick to your stomach. Fantastic build.

[@StephenViola-ib8dq]

Start her new life in the color she was born with!! She is a 57 Chevy!!! She made it this far, let her continue!!!

[@olpappy9963]

At the end of the day, whether you are keeping it or selling it, it's your car. I know that you want to try and appease the crowd that is watching, but that's impossible. Build it in a way that makes you happy, which is what it seems like you're doing so rock on. 🤘

[@vancefalashetti3025]

Dan thank you for saving as many tri fives as possible. I think you do a pretty good on them rebuild not crush them. Love tri- fives.

[@cutworm59]

I very much enjoyed this one. Leaving the body in patches is an awesome idea. Stay warm and carry on Lil Brother.

[@rdeereful]

39:30. I’m liking the farm scene painted left rear fender… looks like Holsteins making their way to the barn.

[@richsmith6952]

Carry on Dan. Do what you want! Make it run, go have fun! ❤️😎

[@jimmiebrown5014]

I am so glad to hear that you may paint it green I love green I think that is the prettiest green on that car it would really look good back it's original color

[@bradleymckay365]

She is turning into a badass ride that I would drive with a gigantic smile.

[@user-pe4cf8wr5m]

Dan I like your decision on the rear fender/ tire combo , looks kick ass !!

[@smarternu]

DAMN! Even with HUGE expectations your choice in music beds is KICKIN' ASS!!!

[@rolhoreis6187]

perfect . yes , i SEE the car . you said it perfectly ... "it took years to look like this" ... exactly . it cannot be replicated . the car is showing its battle scars and yet lives . it's a collage of a 57's life and i'd be proud driving that car ... bare panels , hood scoop , and all . bravo Dan .

[@cheaptricked]

For anyone considering buying shirts…..got mine today and they are top quality; very thick material and transfers are perfect. Top swag.😎👍🏼

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks so much man! We really appreciate it

[@Changing-Times]

Credit where Credit is due. Hats off to you, Dan the man. The level of ambition you have blows my mind. What ever this one turns out to be in the end is going to be, just fine with me. Its going to be Alive and that's what its ALL about. Cheers, absolutely love the channel!!!

[@adamcarfield7201]

Love seeing the old stuff being brought back to life

[@marekkonarzewski4543]

“Extra hands” come in 2 “ green or silver duct configurations - depending on how troublesome the object is - lovin’ the car - especially the rims!

[@axemanfishing2703]

GREAT video Dan. Not an idiot by a long shot. Love your channel. I come here to see you bolt stuff on, cut stuff off and then get behind the wheel, eventually, and drive that old stuff. Wicked channel, so keep it up, try and forget the haters, knobs, jerks and trolls. They usually dont have success like you are having. Cheers

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks buddy!

[@larrydixon-vi7ld]

Cruise it for a while like it is and prove a point ! Then start a video series where you actually body work and paint it surf green, with white top , and make it pretty . The video series would be awesome content and you would gain more subs as the crazy cannuck that dared to make a turd into a something pretty . Just a suggestion, not hating at all , at the end of the day it is your car and your choice , damn I wished I lived closer , I would help for free, love what you do and Dani always makes the day better with her input. Much LOVE from East Texas from a 62yr old car guy .

[@wickeddawg6865]

I absolutely love watching your uploads. You bring antiques back to life and on the road to be enjoyed. Haters gonna hate cause they have nothing better to do with their life. Keep putting out great content.

[@daniellipsack9713]

This car is gritty and mean … I love it so much ! Still want some iteration of the 283. Keep on keepin’ on … love this build !

[@eddievantailn2882]

That blue looks really nice, I would repaint it the same color. Also, the gaps look & floor boards good very nice. Nice job Dan. Thumbs Up

[@rickrose8217]

Every step is a win, but some steps definitely suck. Rescuing a parts car or a basket case is an adventure.👍

[@Ruststored]

My 51 has the original sea mist color. LOVE IT. After I painted my 37 I swore id never do another shiny paint job. And I won't. Except Shine juice over patina. Hard top is looking good. keep on keepen on. Morskey is so spoiled.🤣🤣

[@robertc1433]

Hood looks good that was the thing back in the day I miss that I hope it's a KEEPER

[@stew6338]

Dan, you said you love the original green. Go on then paint it green. You also said if you don't like it come on over. I'm in Australia 🇦🇺 I will book a plain flight and come and stay with you and help. 😂 Green, Green, Green, go on paint it GREEN. Cheers Stew.

[@PTE1957]

I have a thing for 57 Chevy‘s, because they are as old as I am, and I look pretty good at 30 feet, but close up I have a lot to be desired but I still drive myself hard and don’t truly care about what others think as long as I’m enjoying myself.

[@hubiesgarage]

The "Schlep Mobile" is looking great! The "as is" paint is really growing on me, even the moss! Stay the course. The trend is going to stick! Keep up the great work and we will continue to watch!

[@marctodd8531]

Marc here Damn. The green will really be good for that tripod. Just my thought. It will be worth doing.Keep up the good work. You are on my TV daily. Regards

[@ralphhayward5693]

I like the way Dan justs chats to us, to the camera. Surf green with a dark green roof would be awesome but I don't think that is what was ever intended for this one. She is a ratty rescue, cobbled together

[@jesusguzman5435]

You have brought that 57 back to life you are an artist

[@Rski1234]

I agree with you on the surf green it's so cool ! That is why Fender uses it on guitars. It's sucks that you have to read BS negative crap on "your build"......Rick on Dan!

[@user-vz5gq9lw1v]

Dan if you park this next to a couple of perfect 57 hardtops I know what car everyone's attention would be on👍👍👍

[@tombrenes2411]

All metalwork is done Great foundation 10 years in rough patina. 10 years in satin black. 10 years (as old man) in perfect glass finish

[@doogals]

I've been saying all along that I love that green paint on the firewall!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah me too

[@johnpola6810]

Had that same scoop,I perfectly bondoed it,on my first test run I forgot to put the 4 hood pins on and it lifted off 40 feet high and was destroyed LOL

[@rwestbrook6724]

I have heard 3 words that perfectly fit your DD Speed Shop theme with the 55-57 Chevy's Dan, Cranky and Bad A*s, nice Dude...

[@bigbow62]

Adding the side molding is almost as cool as installing wicked rims... it gives you boost for moving ahead w/the project... Excellent video once again Dan... Thank you ✌️🙂

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks dude!

[@n.leeball3049]

Absolutely love watching you fearlessly navigate through each problem and overcome it. And the way you chastise and bait the haters who feel that you should treat every tri-five like it is the holy grail find of the century. Keep up the great work! I think you are rubbing off on me, I have considering changing the way I say garage....😂

[@nicholasdaly7355]

Doing a great job from stopping this from being scraped or a parts car if the next person wants to paint and improve great

[@leegathers6845]

Fifteen minute mark Dan acted a bit worried about being controversial. I almost choked while eating. Lol!

[@jayman4095]

I like to think of it as the moment a car is saved from the scrap yard the gloves are off, you can do as you wish repairing it (within reason of course) any sort of repair is better than what the cars fate was about to be. There's always a special place for rat rods because they're still going down the road👌 A good drunken quote from one of my buddies "for every classic survivor that goes back on the road anonther 10 Nissans will die which makes the world a better place".

[@lindzee924]

Thank you for saving this car. There are only so many, alive. It's possible, the next owner might spend more and have more new parts, on it, but it wouldn't even be a car, without Dan.

[@msomusicco]

Good work Dan! Your absolutely right, keep the panels cool when welding!

[@mr.espeedshop4839]

I'm amazed at the amount of cars you get this large amount of work done to in what seems very quick time.

[@timmygiles9554]

All steel I love it!!!! Welding the chrome yes, certain pieces buy you can make it look old the rounded pieces. I thank the first gen Camaro or 2 nd gen nova is 53 1/4 inch then you can run 12 to 14 in wheel. Your is just right with the notch. You will win rattiest but now because of you I’m going to be able to do way better on mine than I have been. I can go back and make some changes. Not just the tubs but trunk I want to change to a fuel cell and a flat floor. Glad you are going LS stay 6speed take it anywhere. When I welded up my 69 it was 10 degrees dark and dry the best welding I ever done. Cold and a auto darkening helmet made such a difference. Good stuff Dan have a great Sunday.

[@MyHairyChin]

As a fellow Dan and Canadian and dude thats done a bair metal car, i aprove this vision sir DD shop has in plan. ❤

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks dude!

[@ShadeTreeJay]

If You like it and You think it’s Cool, that’s all that matters!! You have brought it back to life!! Great Video!! Great Job!!!👍👍

[@legbah7]

Love the channel. Really drawing so much inspiration and information for my own project. Not doing anything near as difficult as what you do! Thanks Dan and Dani!

[@btclayso]

My old friend who past away recently was an old hotrodder chopped a lot of tops , he always used a blow gun to cool after each spot weld.

[@rickanderson1350]

Dan it’s your car, tell everyone to pee up a rope and do your thing. Haters are gunna hate. Love the content! Be blessed !