That car looks so good with the hood on it. I’m glad you changed your mind. Mur needs to get back soon and help a person when help is needed.

Just a helpful suggestion - keep your gun square or parallel to the surface, the gun is at too much of an angle. A couple things happen, lesser amount of expensive product goes on the intended area and you end up spitting the product across the other side of the panel causing dry areas. If you flip your wrist at the end of the panel then you lose more expensive product and do not get a consistent mil thickness. Try one more thing, get your gun closer to the panel, but also cut your pressure a bit and read the can, if it says do a 50% overlap then do it. Mindset of a robot, gun sq. to panel, correct overlap, spray pattern adj. for gun distance, proper prod. mixing and air pressure. Super simple, add concentration and forget spray can mentality. This may sound like a bunch of basic bullshit but there may come a time when you actually want to turn out a respectful paint job. If you don't train yourself on the "looks good enough" because I hate bodywork thinking, in the future when you may actually want a " Damn that looks good " paint job you'll already have the skills to do it. Sorry these little suggestions get long but sometimes trying to explain the basics can. Hopefully there are some of you that can also benefit from this basic info.

@stomper2582

2 жыл бұрын

Surely something in there will be helpful to someone.

@kalinagoedge2777

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@douglasnicholls1366

2 жыл бұрын

Agree with @Benchman13's comments, but a couple more things: That wrist flick at the end is splashing the paint into the vent hole. Keep it as level as you can and don''t shake it and that won't happen. Robot is right, just drop down and reverse direction, no drama. You can also get no paint when you don't have enough air volume. I see 3/8" hose, so you're at risk to start. There are two kinds of QR fittings for 3/8" and one of them only has 1/4" throughput -- yup, the cheapest ones. I learned the way you will that this isn't enough for HVLP. Make sure you use the fat ones (you can tell by eyeballing the inside diameter) and you'll have enough volume, or better still go to 1/2" hose, but you still have to connect to the gun unless you screw on the hose. With enough volume, you'll get a real fan and lay down more product faster. Finally, don't spend money on "Guide Coat". You'll get the same results with any flat paint (gloss ones will gum up your paper). I use flat black from Home Depot, sells for $.99 a can below the border.

This car has come a long way, It's looking very good Dan.

Seems like the more you use a spray gun you enjoy it more & more .Very rewarding to spray something one color becomes more interesting the more you do it and in return you get less lazy with bodywork and painting. You do realize its really not rocket science and that hard at all as you always say,HA! Great Job looks nice all one color !You are an Inspiration!

"Just saying words I heard on the internet" LMAO!! Great work Dan, gonna be a sweet ride!!

Dan, from where I sit the hood gap at the cowl is uneven. Start with the cowl gap, it will move the front of the hood to the right, should help with the fender gap/hood alinement. Again, from where I sit.

Hi Dan. Helluva nice carb cover. I have the exact same hood ornament. I'm going to send it to you. Mabye for Danielle's car, or a wall hanger.

Awesome job Dan, you put the icing on the cake with the grill, the 55 grill is what makes the car Awesome work

This car has come so far since the first time I saw it. A guy does good work for sure!

I told you you would love it. And you don't have to be terrible at body work, that's what the pros use. And now that you're using it.....I guess you're a pro. Grind metal coarse for adhesion, bondo dents, DA w/40#, metal treatment, hi-build, guide coat, block....fix boo boos...paint

Mixing sticks and strainers are free at your paint store, Wrap the hose behind your back, Looks good - keep learning.

Moving forward! Another piece of the puzzle closer to the finish line. A splash of coffee,waiting for rust convertor to dry. Patching a floor today. 1/4 panels next week. That has to be my favorite Grille, need to find a wall hanger… Impressed with the hood gap. Better than factree i bet! Why use a bolt when you have a welder! Priceless!!

You've done a great job on that Nomad! The front nose has some many different angles but you nailed it. This how been your top build Dan! Later man ✌

Coming together little more each day. Your Nomad will be great! Thank you for sharing

What a great job you are doing on the Nomad. I know you hate body work but love that you are spending the extra effort with this rebuild. It looks great I know you will enjoy it for years. Congrats on saving another piece of automotive history!

I can't believe the progress you have made on this car. Most people would have said no way can you fix that piece of junk but look at it now it's beautiful. You gave the old girl a new life. That's what I like about this channel. Good job Dan.

The first thing I do with any spray gun is make sure the vent is open, one of the biggest reasons for poor spray gun performance. I usually will take a 1/4 inch drill bit and open the vent(leave the 2nd vent alone or use a smaller drill bit) and open it up. I've gotten a few guns because people thought their gun is junk--it just couldn't breath!

I was just watching the video when that car came out of the trailer, what a difference with what it looks like now!

Excellent little snugging fix there on the radiator cross member! Now that thing really looks like a million bucks!

Here's a Hot Rodder hood headache story. I put a v8 radiator in the front V6 position on my 57 Bel Air, which jammed the hood against the radiator cap. I had to cut a square flap to relieve the jam, so welding that hole is one of my upcoming projects. It's always something when you are hot rodding.

It is a customise when the end result is good otherwise it is called a "bodge job"... This was a customise, great job lining everything up!

This car has come from a POS, to a beautiful car anybody would love to own, great job Dan.

Dan, Please, give yourself more credit!!!!! (Ask me how I know.) Dan, (MY opinion) '55/'56 Chevys look better with the hood bird on..... I guess there is a subtle difference between the '55 & '56 Chevy rad supports? At any rate, you made quick work out of that conundrum.. You've done VERY well with this forgotten ride!!! Keep bringing it !!!!!

Impressive how far you have come with that former "Rot Box". Looking great!

Did they tell you you needed an air cleaner? That is a great looking NOMAD! What a difference the hood and grill makes 👌 WICKED!!!!!!!

Maybe the paint gun problems had something to do with the "clean-ish" cup"? Lol Car looks amazing!!

What a transformation! A swift journey from yard art. Panels, time, primer, sure does look nice.

Great work Dan…truly a “rustoration project” to be proud of…love the car and what you’ve accomplished so far. I hate the fender headers but personal preference. 👍

Love that Nomad, Going to look like new. I like work ,could watch you all day...Ontario....

Love this project, I love the old wagons. Keep it going, it's going to be one of the nicest ones I've watched you do!

Looking great Dan! The hood really ties the room together 🍻

@oxyfee6486

2 жыл бұрын

The “Dude” has spoken 😂

@TheSaxon25

2 жыл бұрын

@@oxyfee6486 old man said take any rug in the house 😂🎳

One thing to add is allow time for shrinkage because it IS going to shrink. put some left over high build in a paper coffee cup and let it sit for a couple weeks. you will see shrinkage . Over a couple months its even more evident. All in all, it is a great product. Best I have used is called "Featherfill". It actually is resin with a fibreglass type hardener.

@glennnickerson8438

2 жыл бұрын

The only problem with Featherfill is that it can crack easy or can "bridge" and blister. Like someone told me once it is like a hard candy shell I used it on one of my projects and had issues that I'm snakebit now. Originally it was recommended for Corvettes and works good on them because they are fiberglass and expand different than a metal car. If you do use it, make sure it goes over epoxy primer and not self etching primer.

@curbmassa

2 жыл бұрын

"Do women know about shrinkage??" -George Costanza

Even if it’s watchin ya sand ,cuse or struggle we love dd speed shop Visio’s

It’s just gonna be a sweet sweet ride! You’ve put in a ton of work in that old car but it’s something to be very proud of Dan! 👍😎 🇨🇦

I SEE a NEW BODY MAN COMING INTO HIS OWN👍🙏WOW, IMPRESSIVE

Everything is looking good for all the different parts you have used. I like what you have done so far. Keep going you are doing fine.

She's rearly coming along Dan. You can be proud of this miraculous transformation 👏.

Amazing work on this one can't believe how fast and far its come since you bought it

if/when you make a video of the whole build process the gravity of what you have done here will be more apparent to those who lack the patience to watch each episode. great work, dan.

@easttexastramps

2 жыл бұрын

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The car looks better and better every video.

Never ceases to amaze me how you can bring something a lot of people would have scrapped to bring back to something awesome

Awesome video dude! I’ve been doing such things on the other side of the pond for more than 40 years, and I always appreciate more education from a fellow fettler- cheers!

Hood looks good, fit much better than I thought it would..

Great video car is looking wonderful you got a lot of work done in such little time with a full time job and other jobs and just plain life great job big fan never miss a video 👍👌

Wow you got patience... when it comes to panel gaps I could never do that I'll just pay somebody lol... It looking good man ...can't wait see it painted

@thomasmadden1011

2 жыл бұрын

What color paint it

@thomasmadden1011

2 жыл бұрын

Remember high school student & college students watching show on you tube !!!

@thomasmadden1011

2 жыл бұрын

Are going take the chrome off the hood do it the right way !!!???

@thomasmadden1011

2 жыл бұрын

Are going fixed rust cut our new metal in the hole

@thomasmadden1011

2 жыл бұрын

If paint the car black sharp gross blackberry nice

She is looking awesome Dan. The grille the hood the badges etc. she is coming together nicely. Remember Greens Nice. LOL. From your fan in little old New Zealand.

I have been watching you from also the start of your channel. Best build yet Dan. You just keep getting better. Can't wait to see it with paint on it.

So nice to see it with the front end together.

Can't wait to see it painted... Tech tip small buckets on table for all the STUFF. Like UTG says cluddered space cluddered mind.. good luck it always a battle.

Hi Dan , oh man , this Nomad sure looks MUCH better than the day you brought it home. Your work is SURE paying off. I LOVE the look of the 55 Nomad and i can't wait for the day when you take it for a ride down the street. Thanks for sharing

From what you started with this nomad is looking good .great job dan .😀Love the nomads 👍👍👍

“I am just saying words I’ve heard on the internet”….lol

Dan! Your high build primer is awesome stuff!!! The front end you tinkered around with looks great with everything on it! Great job putting extra effort into this car to make it nice!!!! Just DONT put a front bumper on it, I'm digging the gasser vibe!!!!! Great video!!!

A metal shrinker is a handy tool to have, it can help with oil canning body panels.

Dan you are doing a great job, this is the first time I have seen this attention to detail. Great, Great, Great, keep up the work.

in the olden days we used lead if we HAD TO DO BODY FILLER hammer and dolly . then primer sand primer sand repeat until perfect as we could get.

@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism

2 жыл бұрын

Then they learned that was all a waste of time and cancer. Filler is lighter, quicker and will last 50 years as long as you keep it covered with paint and it will not crack if mixed properly and put on nor more than 1/4 thick. You guys just didn't know back then how it would hold up. Now we know better. bondo will far outlast most cars many times over.

That hood makes the car look much better.

Couldn't agree more, immediately better on the hood gap.

That new shop almost makes you look like a custom car builder 🤷🏽‍♂️👍🏻😎

Need to get some pain filters for your respirator. Those pink filters are for dust not fumes. Not trying to bust your stones but you only get one set of lungs! Keep jamming man this is your best one yet!

NICE to see it comming together well!

Gas in BC where I live is $1.95 a litre. For all the USA guys that is $7.40 a gallon. Hey Dan how can you afford to run these machines. I love the channel and hope it can continue in spite of disgusting fuel prices.

DAN....Hint....wipe down that sheetmetal with " wax & grease remover or ..Lacquer thinner..get them greasy handprints off....

This car has come so far, get the color on. Impressive

I think ol Waylon said. "bolts are for people who dont know how to weld" but you're close! haha

I hate when that happens ! Makes rattle cans look like heaven ! Vent , very important ! Worked out awesome ! Looking better , all the time , Dan ! That hood really sets it off , the whole car is starting to come into focus , as a complete vehicle . Quite the "transformation " ! Rock On DD Speed Shop !

I never get tired of looking at this car 👍

Agree Dan you are killing it buddy, I hope you NEVER sell this one. the white and silver is very sharp. Hood works, grill is great. Man O Man you got all the really cool shit, D

Looking good Dan! Thanks for the motivation!

Heck of a nice job Dan. Getting there! Big Al.

You do wonders. What a great transformation. Inspiring.

When done right , 55`s are one of the meanest lookind cars build and Best design , REAL MUSCLE Machines , Sorry we aren`t talking about you Dan ! ! ! LOL 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

Just some friendly advice, your pattern and overlap is good, but you need to square up your gun better. You are getting a tail at the bottom of your fan, this is because your gun is on a 45, instead of 90 degrees to the panel. I have been a painter for over thirty years, also, I never close my vent cover, less paint in the gun allows this, good job , really enjoy your channel, from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦👍

Congrats on the shop expansion. The Nomad looks tough. I cant help but feel its time for the girl to get some soul. When can we see some nice shinny head lights and a touch of chrome. I know it sounds a bit odd but its starting to weird me out Dan. Give it some soul man. lol. Love the show bro.

Very, Very, Cool! Great job and perseverance on your part.

Well done with the body lines Dan!, see you again.

Dude you are a true metal artist!

Looking SOOO good! Great fit, the rocket!

Problem with high build primer is that to often people misuse it as filler. It's really only intended to fill moderate scratches. Heavy buildup will shrink over time, sharing every sin it was meant to cover. Good luck with the rest of the project. Should be a fun car to knock around in.

This is a fantastic video. Your method for fender alignment by tweaking core support is spot on.The car is coming out better than I imagined it would.

Very nice! The car looks great. Keep up the good work.

Pretty amazing work here Dan. You brought this one back from the dead.

Looks great Dan I can't wait to see it in colors !👍💪

Wow, I cannot believe how far that car has come. You truly got skilled my man. God bless

Best cut you've made so far. Great fit from my eyes. Finally a stock hood without holes in it. Perfect fit. Can't wait for a ride.

I like your choice in color. Silver and white together look so clean and crisp.

The best so far ! You are the tri 5 King !!!

Dang that thing looks sweet! Nice job, as Rick would say, hell yeah!

She's lookin' beautiful, Brother! Can't wait to see her rollin' down the road!

In my experience on my 55 the hood hinge pins / bushings are wore and that’s why hood sits up in the back. I put a different set of slightly less wore hinges on and problem went away.

Cutting that core support worked like a charm! Love watching you work... I am going an International Scout. When I can't be working, I enjoy watching others progress! Keep it up!

You and Dani have helped keep me relatively sane for the last couple of years. Thanks, y'all! The Nomad paint scheme is fine, fine, fine. You have excellent taste in music, by the way. Did you grow up around a good record collection, by chance? I wouldn't sell that Nomad for love or money. Greetings from Austin, Texas.

Love to see you guys just giving it good work bro God bless you guys

That car is awesome dan..be proud of yourself when you drive it...rocked it to the bone bud.

Great job on the hood and even better job on fitment and alignment of the front end. This car is really coming together.

@bradwellman6105

2 жыл бұрын

That was the missing piece of the puzzle the hood really brought her together excellent job my friend. Got to admit I was one of the ones that kind of told you to junk that thing at the beginning of this build you definitely proved me wrong. Your love for the tri fives really shows through on this one. I love it.

DD speed shop............you are rocken it Dan.

You are doing a great job on the Nomad, this was a perfect choice for a build.

Well done...you have more patience than I do my friend....

Good job Dan, I love it!!!!

Love your information. Show is quality and class act.