The Worst 1957 Chevy Ever! Death By 1000 Tacks Welds 

Love this build. There has never been a better case for "get off your butt and finish your project". Most armchair builders would either take years to get to this point or never pull the trigger and do it.. I admit the availability of cheap welders has helped get people on the move with replacement of sheetmetal. When I was a lot younger the cost would have made this a total write off. Looking forward to your next move on this one, thanks for another great episode 👏

I've said it before, I'm not a Chevy guy but you're my favorite "TV" show. You build on a budget like us normal people

You're doing awesome work saving all these rough tri-5's.😊

Cant wait to see this fully back to life!

A 210 hardtop is really rare, might be worth putting some money into it and doing it right.

I'm sure you have heard it before but, you should use some foam under those knees. Coming from an older guy who knows bad knees. Just an old couch cushion and kick it under the car when not in use. Love the build. I remember Dad's 55. It was a Belair and salmon colored with a red interior. Love the style, thanks for sharing.

It is amazing (to me) how quickly you get things done. Along with the instructive narration, this was a good video. Informative plus satisfying to the eyes. Thanks Dan

After what you did to Nomad number one I have no doubt the 57 will be nice

I have to say I’m addicted to watching the videos of this build. Can’t wait for the next video to drop. Started watching with the nomad build and have become more of a fan with each additional build. Keep up the good work!

I never tire of checking out DD Speed Shop to see the next pile of of scrap metal Dan is going to turn into a viable hotrod project. Keep it up. And Danni is great.

Unbelievable how quick you can knock one out after several, perfecting the craft. Hotrod Jesus! saving another pile o scrap. Amazing!.

Loving the 57. I just picked up 2 56’s to complete my set. Tri-five addiction is getting serious!

Brave man taking the guard off the death wheel. That thing burned thru my leather glove and skin in a nano second.

Love the no nonsense metal fab work. It's not a show car, but It is done well In my opinion.👍👍

I have watched you build everything since your 55 and I have enjoyed every video and this one is already enjoyable to watch, great job Dan it's gonna be cool 👍👍

It is looking better every video keep going can't wait till see the first burn out

I am enjoying the videos. If you squint your eyes and look at the roof it from the passenger side it reminds me of the 1970s lace that was very popular. I did that to an old Nissan I had and all I used was an old sheer white curtain, turned the air pressure down on the gun and oh my goodness it came out so awesome. I think your 57 would look so awesome if you took an old piece of lace laid it over the roof and sprayed it.

You are absolutely kicking butt on this thing! I feel like you can revive any tri-5. So inspiring! Let’s GO!

Dude you rock gotta love tri 5 thanks for bringing it back 😊

I have done so much of this I find myself instinctively closing my eyes every time he gives it a tack😂

When I was 15 I went to work at a wrecking yard plus body shop the body man used a gas, torch and wet wrag for welding body panels

Dan, you're a true inspiration. I mean, the fact that you become Bubbles from the Trailer Park Boys when you weld, just adds to the legend!!! I mean, dude. Have you EVER cleaned them specs?!?!?!?!??!?! And ALSO.....THAT CAR LOOKS INSANE WITH THOSE WIDE REAR WHEELS!!!!!

Im really looking forward to seeing this one coming together. You are going to have another badass tri 5, it's gonna be cool 👍👍

This a great demonstration of Fitzee's "Cut and Butt" ... I always forget to keep it at the appropriate angle, and end up with gaps too big for the .023 wire I have. BUT, I have found a body saw blade works really well if you can't get it with a cutoff wheel.

Dan once again your fearless with these tri 5 body repairs. It took me 11 years to do my fj45.

I gotta say you're lookin' pretty fly in the purple flannel...Then saving another 57 just makes you one awesome dude in any car guys eyes, haha!

Loving this build! Roots build is so cool this Chevy is too cool

Hey DanniI noticed with your smile when you walk into the room it brightens up

You and Ian Russell wield the "wheel of death" with what seems like reckless abandonment which scares the heck outta me. We just had a friend return to the Dominican Republic for the winter sporting a major bandage on his leg from an exploded cut off wheel. I do urge you to be careful.

Your not a hack . your giving that 57 it's life back... 👍 Great job

Somebody somewhere is gonna lose sleep when you clear over the moss....love it! 😆

Dan the floor pan man its coming along nice. That has a nice stance now. And the size and back space of those wheels fit nicely. I fold with my 57 Chevy 2 door hardtop the 15x8 corvette wheel has the perfect back space.

In stock or zero dollars always rank high when you work week to week to pay for food and water and electricity so people like Dan are a great inspiration to younger people and working people who truly want a old hot rod . Use what you can afford and make sure its safe to use and have fun its never ever done it always a project that is hot rodding. But get something and build it

I wish I could do just a fraction of what you can do to a car! I can do some, but you make it look way too easy and I'd hate to see it if I tried to put a floor in a car! 😅

There's something very soothing about watching you cut rust out of a tri five Chevrolet. I'm not gonna lie. I start jonesing if you don't drop a video every day or two.

You’re a better hack than me! 😂…. Kidding…. I get what you’re doing and love it man.

Dan,..like how you're saving what you have to work with and making something better and put back on the road is a win

I love seeing you bring back these tri-5's back to life!! These are iconic cars and I've always wanted one!!

Keep the classics alive any how any way.Doing a great job.

I always enjoy your greeting, “Dan here!” 🎉🚙

Gotta respect a man who uses PRE RUSTED patch panels to patch his rust!

Looking great Dan. Can't wait to see another floor pan install.👍👍🇨🇦

Be thankful for where you live in Australia/ Adelaide on the10 /11 /2023 a 57 chev that needs restoration is for sale for $65000 cheers

You gotta love Canada postal service!

I think this one could be a really nice car Dan, something about a true hardtop that i love, cant wait to see the floors done! ......and are hacks really hacks if they keep the car alive??? Lol 😊

Loving the way you put these panels in and love your technique, this is how I was taught 25 years ago and have never since tried oxy acetylene or the use of rivets, the more I practice, the less filler I need to finish the job...

Enjoy the video. Dont change. Some you tubers change really bad 😢

It's the gm version of Christine😂😂😂😂 it's pure evil!!! Pretty soon it'll start fixing itself 😂😂😂😂 all kidding aside Dan the man, it's lookin better and starting to shape up!!!

Just caught myself closing my eyes for you to get a tack. 😂😂😂.

That’s the way Fitzy showed us to do it.

This pile needs “ Big Frankie” on the quarters in hand lettering with a cartoon of Frankenstein’s monster cuz it has more stitches than he does.

Dan, I think you are doing a great job. You are my hero. I have a 1955 Chevy Belair 4 door with a 327 Munci Trans. And also a 1947 Ford two door coup with a 327 Chevy engine. I watch your u_tube channel fafully, I am interested in rebuilding my classic cars just you. ❤❤

Just politely curious but what’s your day job? You show a ton of talent for metal projects.

Your doing good Dan. Don’t worry about what people say, most people that are not pros at car restoration are hacks. They probably started out as one. I know I did compared to what is acceptable now. Things change as well, welders are better and easy to use, Bondo is better, tools are better and techniques are better. In the seventies people would drill holes in the panels “so the Bondo would have something to hold on to”. Good practice so it was thought back then, now you would never do that. In the sixties we brazed a lot of panels in, that would be considered hack now days. Nothing wrong with how you are fixing a bottom rotted car on the cheap. Great that you had those old patch panels, makes the job easy. Whoever riveted on patches and smeared on the Bondo thick was a hack. Just a step up from screen or chicken wire which is in a few old cars. When I was a kid I once made what should have been a pot metal corner extension out of fiberglass and Bondo for my Chrysler. True hack job but there were none in any of our local junkyards so I made it. Way to do your thing, you are doing great and your skills will get better and better.

Teasing us with the "Newish Doors" then we have to wait ? The suspense is killing me ! Really nice build though thoroughly enjoying watching you fight through the Food Comas !

Comment for the algorithm. I like this build more than I thought I would. Maybe because it was so far gone whennyou started it. Looking forward to the next videos. Dont let the new nomad slow you down on this one

Modified Fitzee’s cut and butt…good job.

I love that you are loading alot of shows but I wish you would finish a car completely with paint and interior

It doesn’t have to be right . As long as it looks right .

Dan, man, I love the way you work. Learning a lot and adding to my skill set. Appreciate it, and keep saving those tri 5’s.

You know Dan, if you did full quarters you would probably lighten the car by a hundred pounds considering all the filler. 😂😂 Can’t wait to see where this ends up. Love your channel.

Nice thumbnail. A 57 in any condition at that angle looks sexy 😍

Thanks for the playlist it looks like I've got a lot of builds to catch up on.

You've done a few of these. You make it look like easy work ! Great job !

Hi Dan and Dani. Amazing work you do . I always wanted to make one of these tri 5 cars into an el camino type of build. Glad I found your channel. Oh and Mortske is just jealous.

This might still be better than the SoMadd was to start. In the end you will have a real 2 door hardtop though

Coming along nicely Dan, another great save. Keep on giving it.👍😎✌️

Wow steak for dinner and a mint 55' Chevy Nomad in the other garage you are living large my friend ! You deserve every bit of it because you work you're azz off all day every day then come home and put in another who knows how many more hours making videos for all of us motorheads Thank you - thank you ✌️🙂 A couple more things i've just gotta say you look so comfortable working on those sweet cars, and i can tell you really love restoring upgrading, fixing the DD Speed Shop Fleet, but mainly just getting them street-able & of course diving all of those wicked machines all over Canada & places South 😉 You also have a tremendous work ethic Dan and that is the one major thing among many that is slipping from our workforce down here in the States. I really don't wanna sound like the old fart with the "back in my day" talk but... Back in my Day 😉 So thank you again, Dani and Dan, for all of these entertaining videos ✌️🙂 ❤

Dr Frankinstien had it easy compared to this build 😂 keep it up buddy .. you are an inspiration 👌

Whoa 😮 Dan, I see snow ❄️ banks in your yard! Here comes the Arctic 🥶 Fall/winter BLASTS, that chills through the bones! I feel for you Dan, I lived in Milwaukee Wisconsin, that's next to a Great Lake, ooooo extra cold in those areas. Of course, as an old person now I am not able to live in those types of winters anymore! Whew boy, it gets so very cold out there, so INSANELY COLD 🥶 ❄️. So stay warm and drink plenty of coa coa with marshmallows with some kick to it, now, that's what's for dinner! Dan & Dani, stay warm and thanks for the video 📸.

Nay say and haters you have to admit Dan gets the job done. This is the guy if he had a body shop your project will get done !

Dan. This kinda video. Is were one can learn & feel confident cutting up rusted projects great job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎

D D chop shop here¡!!!!!!!! Dan the Economy man

Resurrection by a 1000 tack welds

I know it's more money but maybe this hard top needs toe boards. Love the videos. Keep them coming

keep calm and carry on.......

I really like this series of videos! Great job Dan and Danni

Your welding videos are always motivating. Thanks for doing them.

Once my new shop is done I am heading out with a trailer to get me some tri five. ❤

It's the monster,and Dan is Dr. Frankenstein

It’s always cool seeing rusty parts go together and hotrod start to appear.

Enjoying the Build Dan as Rough as you Are , its Getting there Bud 👍

Dan you will put this car together in a hurry nice video and good progress

I just had a crazy idea and it's too late now. The idea was to take a photo of the paint on the lower quarters, then get it vinyl decals printed and put it over the new repairs restoring the paint

Dan the 57 is coming along quick and looks great. i love the way you replace rusted metal . i need to do the rear spring pockets on my 57 wagon, i have them is stock all ready i bought them for my 55 ragtop but il just get another set for the rat ragtop. i like doing things the EZ way like you do. your doing great !

I love this build , you call it ugly so call it Halloween. Franken piece together.

Hey Dan, if you have the winch in that garage you can rig a pulley system over the joists in garage and lift the body up with that.

Looks like it was originally Surf green. That would be an awesome color for it. There are more than enough red, yellow and black primer ones to last a lifetime.

Man you sure do get it done. Looking good dan . Waiting for the next episode.

Dan really like what you are doing with the 57 you make it look easy. thanks

❤❤ Love your videos, awesome con tent

After seeing your Nomad build, Nothing seems impossible for you. Get her done ! LOL!!

Lots of work but makes it that much nicer when done let’s the the crazy floor install jack it up and send that floor home

This building is coming along quickly, it's also looking awesome. Keep up the great work Dan 👍✌️🇺🇲

You are the tri-5 builder man for sure!

You are SO Good you make it look easy!!!!

Awesome work my friend..love them 5 7's..

Budget schmudget. 5k budget now. Hot rods are never finished. They’re an evolution. Doesn’t mean there can’t be a new budget in a month for phase 2. And , as an added bonus, you still have Dani’s car to pilfer from.and then that’s another budget to put it back together. There’s no rule that says there can only be one budget.

Lookin good Dan she's starting to shape up be waiting for the next one

Started watchin when I saw you paint the "convertible 57" ever since I been impressed with your skill set !!! Lookin good Dan 👍!!!