FantomWorks Tour with Dan Short 

Integrity. Passion. Humility. Vision, = Dan. This video was inspirational to me.

Drove by Dan's shop a few years ago because my son in law is in the Navy and was Stationed in Virginia. Decided to just drive by to see the place as it was late and not expecting to see anyone. We were walking around the shop just star struck with the place and Dan comes out the back with Lady and invites us in and gives us a quick tour of the place . What a true Gentleman. Will ne er forget how generous he was with his time. THANKS AGAIN DAN ....🍷

FantomWorks is one of my favorite shows........................ EVER.

hi DAN good to see u on youtube miss your show hope u stay on youtube love all your recent videos thanks EDD from south carolina

Love the new show. Fancy camera work and perfect dialog don't mean squat. Imperfection makes it perfect! Way more enjoyable!

I love to watch this man he is good at what he does

I enjoyed the tour, I enjoyed the show and respected Dan all the time,

That was incredible, thank you.

I lost a brother in a 68 Chevelle

I loved the show, and I'm very happy to see Dan and company again!

I could sit here and listen to Dan Short talk about cars all day long!

The reason I like Fantom Works is because Dan is so down to earth and honest, really quite refreshing. No phony drama or antics like some other customs shops.

Dan had the best car show on tv. Very outspoken to the owners about what their car is going to need and how much . He rebuilt car from his heart. Thanks for a great show.👏👏

Dan I'm so glad you're back on the air especially in a better situation RU-vid Forever. PS I had a 6288 convertible white white two-door I love that car at a valve seal job done on it for a lousy $25 at a gas station and they knew what they were doing but that was way back in 65 66. Great car. Keep up the great videos mile marker Mikey Trenton Michigan 78 year old retired Telephone Man

I simply love Dan's philosophy. Just because it's old doesn't mean it's no good and should be thrown away. There's beauty and history in old things that have stories to tell us, we only need to listen. Dan is so passionate it is difficult to not be swayed by him. I loved the show and am thrilled to see the shop is still restoring memories.

The Skill to do what your employees do is amazing , Your shop is unreal.

Dan my name is Vern I am a 60year old man and I spent most of my adult life twisting wrenches i am one of 8kids 5boys3girls out of the boys im the only one who followed my dad in the mechanic field and he tought me everything he knew and he told me if I paid attention to what I was doing and evolved with it and the cars i could always put food on the table.i just wanted to let you know that someone out here (in Oregon) understand s and agrees with you when you see someone charging someone outrageous amounts for shitty work diserve s to have their ass kicked so on that note i know you probably won't read this but if you do i commend you for the A s (always putting the car and the saftey of your customers first and always do your best no matter what.you sir are a great addition to the car world) and I thank you for all you do.

WOW !! That is by far the coolest building I've ever seen. It's like a full on museum. Its fully furnished with the coolest of all the ol signs ! Thank you for sharing your building. Truly appreciate the tag along. Amazing place sir. Absolutely Amazing.

I tried to meet Dan during SEMA 2017 when he debuted the all metal, I think it was the 67 fastback Mustang. He was so busy talking to prospective buyers that I never got the chance, but man what an interesting guy. I really admire his business acumen and wish him and his team the very best moving forward.

You are a straight up guy, and that's what I like about you and your shop. Well done, Dan and family.

On the show, I always appreciated you went the extra mile to help veterans!

This was my favorite automotive show. No drama.Dan is down to earth ,and has good relationships with his people.I love that Chevelle. Restomod is the way to go.

I always really enjoyed the series Fantom Works. Dan time and again, demonstrated his honesty and hard work ethos. He never preached his great values, for him it is what it is. . . .No BS. His engineering and mechanical skills and knowledge are second to none, in humble opinion. Now here he is speaking on his work in his workshop. Equally his speaking abilities are amazing, like previous comments, I could listen to Dan Short all day. If Dan reads this he'll probably laugh his head off. Such is the real humility of this man. I would take my car to Fantom Works and no one else. I have a 63 Kennedy and I live in New Zealand.

Excalibur automobiles were made complete in Milwaukee WI, I had 3 different friends that worked there throughout the years. Literally 1000's of complete cars were produced there. They went out of business around 1990. See Dan, I taught an old dog a new trick and don't worry, I'm an even older dog than you..

Love it when you said cars are investment in emotion which is really how most car people feel about the vehicles they own Thanks Dan

I don't think there is an episode of Fantom works show that I only saw once. I was stationed at NAS Norfolk for A little over two years way back in the mid 60's and so watching the show was A treat, partially for that reason. I enjoyed my time in Norfolk immensely. I would have loved participating in this tour of his building, as would anyone. Thanks for making it available on RU-vid.

Wow what a passionate man and how he treats his customers with love and care I always like watching Dan On TV hes definitely One incredible Guy Love listening to his stories

You can tell Dan has got his you know what together by the way his shop is set up. Very organized & impressive. Sure miss his show.

I drove by your place for years as a career Sailor, Loved the show . I've a 93 foxbody I'm pretty proud of.Glad to see you here,God Bless

Hi Dan, glad you’re still at it, some of the builds I watched you and the guys do on the TV show were great, not so much for the results, as for the reasons! Helping folks out, who are in need of your skills, to lighten their burdens! Regards Al

Love the history of the building and the tools. It is fun to see you all do much more than restoring vintage cars and bikes. Love to see that. It reminds me of my love of restoring mechanical watches. And my mate who has loads of original machines from the late 19hunderds and early 20th century. He is making a lot of parts himself to. It is to keep the arts of restoring good things active, to do things the right way.

Great video and really enjoyed the show, I found it unusually genuine. If I ever need work done to a "keeper car" I 'am going to be bringing it here.

Umm, you did , multiple times, install LS motors in Chevelles, Camaros on your show ??

Colonoscopy comment was funny. We loved the show as car guys and wrench turners and appreciate the talent of your team. Also admire you for doing something you've loved all these years... not many can say that!

I thought this place went bankrupt?

I've watched the show for years and loved it. I'm excited about your RU-vid channel.

Dan, I spent 37 years in dealerships as a service advisor, manager and parts manager. The body shop was not for me. I retired and decided to get my father’s Shelby Dakota resprayed. Was quoted 6k. Final # was $25k but I have no regrets. The body work is flawless. Plus there was probably a dozen ( we might as well we’re here items. Usually my suggestions. The material flat rate lesson blew me away. Thanks Love your new format and I understand leaving tv

Dan, you're amazing. I watched your show until I gave up cable. Love the history.

Great video tour! Some day if my wife and are out your way from the west coast, I would enjoy seeing everything in person. Repurpacing the building and contents is pretty dang cool! Thx Dan!

Always loved and respected Dan's attitude. If I was getting a car restored he is the guy to do it. No short cuts. You know the car will be safe and correct. Those shows that did a car in 2-3 weeks you know it is rubbish.

was sad to see the tv show stop; but i understand why. I was happy to see your you tube channel as I love the work you and your crew does. Thanks for letting me be part of your experience.

i wanted a 87 Iroc Z while in high school,i had the $ but being 18 my car ins would have been 3500.00 so that was cancelled,hahahhaha...and 87 Buick Grand National,,,so 30 yrs later i finally got my 2 cars.....yippee

I was so happy to run a crossed your RU-vid channel hard-core fan of the show you and your family love the builds and the shop. So glad you’re back doing it your way love y’all

My favorite build was the old Mack firetruck! It was a wonderful show glad the beautiful shop continues turn out restorations😎

u tb must not push this ch , I watch lots of car/truck stuff , not till a day or so ago did I ever see a video from D R S . On motor trend tv ch , I see many of the Made for TV shows .

Just happened to see this come up while I was on youtube. I really enjoyed Dan showing us around his shop. Loved his show. I think I still have all the episodes of his shows on my DVR. I go back and watch them occasionally.

Wow, Dan is the Real Deal Car Guy! Feel like I have known him for years after watching this video. Cool dude for sure!

This one of my favorite shows in Canada we got it on Discovery Channel. Too bad it is off the air the whole team is awesome.

Notice that this shop is up in the east of the u.s.a. where they have to deal with a lot more rust, compared to our shops out here in the Western desert. Makes it a lot tougher to do restoration.

Great to see you again Dan,keep up the great work brother. 👍

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You!!!!!!!!!!! I love that building too!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great to see you back!!!!!

I nearly didn't watch this video but I'm hell glad I did. You are an amazing man Dan, I used to watch the show on TV & when this came up in my YT feed I thought "Oh Yea" I'll see what's happening. You got me Mate, subscribed & all. Billy J.... Queensland, Australia. 🚥🚦🚥

i love this guy! I can watch Dan Short all day!

Great presentation Dan! If I weren't 2000 miles away I'd have been front and center.

Dan is the real deal and a veteran too

I really enjoyed watching the show. I hope it comes back with new episodes. Very educational.

Good day Dan, glad to see you still doing well. Always loved the shows,looks like you do top notch work. I questioned some of your client's thoughts, but thats life. I'm disabled and retired and wish I could afford doing a car in your shop. Good going in the future. Have a Merry Christmas. Northwest Indiana bench racer, D

Dan puts up with more than I would from some of his customers.

Didn't think I needed a tour, glad I watched it.

Didnt know you had a RU-vid channel? I miss the show! Absolutely loved the show! Hands down favorite car show ever! Will be fan for life!

Excalibur, what a joke 😂😂😂

Love this guy, no B.S ; honest and to the point . I would go no place else for a total resto !

Dan Short is a no bullshit man’s man. I loved the show and I’m so happy to see that he has this channel so we can keep up to date on what’s up with him and his shop. 😎

Glad to see this video in a decent resolution. I can only dream of having enough money to have Dan & his crew do a car for me. On TV I remember a "68 Mustang Fastback resto-mod that was awesome.😉

Love your shows we watch reruns every week.

I miss Mr Short's show, Fantom Works. Of all the auto restoration shows on TV, his seemed to be the most realistic. Dan always appeared to be an honorable man who always tried to treat his clients honestly and with respect. Good man.

That 68 Firebird looks like the one I had years ago...Damn I want another 1...:)

One of my top favorite shows, hated it ending. But lovin the reruns

I have a LOT of time for nostalgia. Love the memories of my miles in old Chevy pickups with my dad.

Great to see you back, Dan! Excellent video sir!

Love the show, and the rule of thumb you give for build-time/cash... I liked that Ferrari hydro you did, that was nuts! Thanks for the tour!

What a cool guy. Never missed an episode. 🙂

This reminded me about how much I loved Dan's show.

Dan, I admire and respect your love for not only the cars but the clients.

Bring back to tv show

Absolutely love the things Dan points out and mentions. When i have the opportunity im going to be reunited with my father and a 1963 Ford Galaxy 500 convertible with a 390 and hopefully drive up from North Carolina to Va and have Dan and his dream makers make mine come true.

Excellent informative and emotional video. I love classic cars but I hate working on them and even more than that I hate spending money on them. But I do both and I want more cars.

Excaliburs are a Factory produced Replica Not a Kit car.

Dan is just a fountain of information.

Welcome back I enjoy following the work you all do on the cars

I know the work was done in West Allis Wisconsin, but I do not know to what extreme

I had a 1965 Excalibre to take care of for a lady, it sat on a Studebaker frame, it had a Chevy 327/300 engine, a borg/warner T-10 4 spd. trans with a 2.20 low gear, with a 3.24 ten bolt Posi read-end. The body was fiber glass and aluminum, it only came with a tonneau cover, no cloth top. Just a "Fair weather" car, lol. I hope this helps, Dan, if at all. The purchase price back then was $6,000.00. The Chevy Corvette didn't reach 6 grand until 1969, it came with the L/88 engine.

Cool video tour of your building and shop spaces. Love the building itself also

Amazing tour of the facility! Fully understand Dan's Philosophy on car restoration. Having grown up around long term restorations by both my grandfather and father, (Who were both engineers) Correction was always the theme.

Hey Dan,loved the shop tour especially all the history of the building.Truly awesome to have a very old shop building to work on very old cars😁👍

I went by that building 1000 times back in the 70's and 80's. There's also a machine shop other side of the tracks. They built a room for us , for one of the carriers.

I think Dan is an amazing man I was so happy to see this on RU-vid I watch the whole thing right away. I think I watched his shows continuously over and over again it was a time when I started watching Dan’s videos after I lost my wife it helped me to get through the bad time and I continue to watch the shows to this day over and over again I was so happy to see his shop doing very well so I just want to say thank you Dan for what you have done for me I wish someday I could meet Dan and shake his hand and say thank you !

Dear Dan. I have watched many of your videos, every one is educating, enlightening, interesting . You are in a league of your own, with a brilliant team of dedicated engineers, Please make more videos

I had a friend in that sold me in 1982. Chevy custom Deluxe pick up truck. And I promised him I would restore it to factory brand new. Before he passed away in 2019. And I might bring the truck over to your shop and see if you be willing to restore it from the ground up for me.

Thanks for the tour Dan. I walked around the building last year and looked through open doors, but you weren't doing tours then. Loved the show. Just discovered these youtube videos. Retired Army aviator here. Love seeing your army memorabilia in your office.

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I love how grounded he is no ego at all . As far as the Chevelle as long as its not a SS 396 not a big fan of LS in muscle cars. I would build a 396 put in a muncie four speed with a 12 bolt 323 Gear ratio that would get decent mileage and still be old school. Not a big fan of LS or crate motors for Muscle cars.

It's not illegal to supercharge or ls swap 1980s vehicles. I live in California which is the worst state for vehicle performance and I have a 800hp smog legal 1988 Monte Carlo Aero Coupe.

Dang , sad about that little lady and the bike ,story !!! She looked super happy during the reveal !!! 😢

DAN heck yes on the very last portion of this video I had to do the same I looked at a 67 chevy c10 that just was to much by an employee and way over budget it was customer dreams with out the financial funds and employee keep up doing extra work without authorization to continue finialy find out the employee was a son of the aunt and wanted to just spend money. Well that why I still I have the shell of that 1967 c10 till this year. Carma comes in different ways lol. Dan take care happy holidays.

Great video! I am so impressed with his love for vintage tools and cars! The shop is amazing! Very intersting guy. I would love to meet him.

My first car was a 67 camaro.had a 69 Chevelle 396 4 speed 10 in slicks hi and low shifter

Geiger 12-15-22 what is the story on the 1966 Ford 428 that had been in every show (back round).

Dad didn't buy me a Corvette in h school......and he could have....and I'm so glad he didn;t

Me he hecho fan de Dan, en plutoTV Mexico estan los episodios, y disfruto mucho verlos