No better place to be is in the garage on a cold rainy windy day. Even if your just shining up some chrome wheels an painting a rew little parts. Its still getting something done. Don have yourself a great week buddy. An just keep on hot rodding. 😁👍👍
Thanks Richard! Yeah man it was cold to soon and I walked in the garage and it was pretty cozy. I said heck I'll work in here today. I enjoyed just playing with these cars and doing little easy things to them. Have a great week buddy
Hey Big Don. The Chevys are sure looking good. It's nice to get out and just play with them now and again instead of wrenching on them. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁
That parking brake is pretty kool, I never knew they had such a thing, frickin badass to have all 3 years of nomads take care brother, don't work too hard Aloha
Thanks Sonny! Yeah man these old park brake warning light are super cool. It took me a long time to find all these cars for sure. Have a good one Buddy 👍 Aloha
Heck Don cool video,Any little things you do makes the bigger things looks good Too. Yep it's that time of the year don't know what kind of weather we going to get.Have a good one Bud 👍✌️
What a great, productive Sunday...in spite of the rain! The flashers look great! It was good to see the stock washer reservoir location too. I had to stop the video to go check out my '55 Bel Air 2 door sedan to check my inner fender well for the holes. I found 3 of which I know one is for the clip for the square plug going to the headlight and parking lamp. The Nomads sure look great all lined up in the shop! I am looking forward to that new engine going in the convertible too! Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next one! Take care Don!
Thanks Jeff! Man the old 50s stuff is so cool to me. In a world of LS Swaps I still love the old stuff. Got lucky finding a NOS 56 park brake signal. The location of a 55 washer bottle is unique to 55 chevys. I got to looking at the bracket and looked under the hood and seen the 3 holes.. Everyone has there own idea on restoring these old cars. My theory is to make them complete and functional and I can always fix them up from there. I'm ready to start getting all these parts on the convertible. Seems like summer was 2 days ago and now we have cold windy rainy days. Lol Have a good one Buddy 👍
@donshotrodgarage1717 I hear you Don, that is a great way to work on them and keep making them better while driving them. Keep up the great work and take care!
Great video buddy! I really like the Emergency Flasher on the 56. My buddy's 56 Buick had that on there and they are cool! I really like the little added touches on old cars and trucks like you do! Gives them a little bit of Class! Thanks buddy!
Thanks Jimmy! I love all the gadgets they had years ago. Nowadays are the cars seem the same. Just think years ago we would adjust points valves and everything else. Our cars were part of us. Later Buddy
Hi Don, I love all the extra features that you are installing and the interesting information about the parts ,is just great. I know how you feel about the cold and raining weather. Yesterday was not great and like you ,Sunday is kinda the day I get to catch up on stuff too .👨🔧
Hey Big Don! I Love those lamps! I have 2 complete assemblies in stock, and one lamp alone without the bracket. I'm gonna use it for the 68 C10 brake distribution block as a wheel cylinder failure warning instead of a park brake warning. I have a 64 Impala power brake booster in my 55 which was a full bolt in. And a 69 Camaro drum/drum master. I did have to drill a new hole in the Impala booster linkage to correct a pedal rod geometry issue though. I also prefer side terminal batteries.
Interior dome light on 56 looks good. I always liked the battery mount location (fire wall passenger side) on 55 & 56. Better battery weight distribution, better than hanging the heavy battery in front corner of the front fender behind the grille ( a Bad location )
I care Don. I'm so slow with my 55 but I'm picky. Maybe a little lazy. Lol. Took me a long time to find my NOS fender shields and rocker mouldings. Some people wouldn't care or even like them but I build mine like I did in the seventies. Winter's coming so enjoy them while you can. Later.
Thanks Brad! I bet that did take a while to fins those NOS pieces! I also like how cars were built in the 70s and early 80s! Lots of great original good cars back than, nowadays you don't really know. So much reproduction stuff and even whole bodies. Later man
double pair of blue dots. Our 56s dont have washers or emergency brake light or wonder bars. there is a wonder bar in the corvette though and it works, but only get one station. when the station comes in strong the wonder bar stops on the station, but when the station comes in weak the wonder bar passes it up. thanks don
Yeah man the old wonder bar radios have a hard time finding stations nowadays! Your nomad is super cool man I love it. Your corvette is super cool as well. Later buddy
I too like the side terminal batteries. What I don't like is the use of clamp on battery cable connectors. The connections are not great, the steel strap and the bolts will rust. You would be much better off using the proper cables for a better connection and just cut the other end and swage on the proper terminal for ground and for the solenoid. A swedged connection is superior to any bolt together connection because it is copper to copper and will not cause corrosion due to dissimilar metals.
Thanks Buddy! I'm thinking maybe another 10x20 garage attached to the back of the garage! Going to get some prices for that soon. Momma wants me to sell off some cars and just keep a couple. Lol We will see what happens. Have a good one man
Hey Glenn! I haven't had a chance to respond back to your email yet. I've seen those Tail gate chrome strips.i don't need them right now be sure do appreciate the link. Have a good one Buddy 👍
Love those OG details that just make a car stand out from the rest... Perfect
Thanks Chaz! The 50s cars had so much cool early neat stuff. Later Buddy 👍
Hey Don, those park brake reminder lights are pretty cool, I’m going to have to search one out for my 57! Take care buddy, have a great week!
Thanks Man! 57 chevy is a one year only park brake warning. I've been looking for one myself. There super cool. Later Buddy
If I find two I’ll send you one. Later buddy!
No better place to be is in the garage on a cold rainy windy day. Even if your just shining up some chrome wheels an painting a rew little parts. Its still getting something done. Don have yourself a great week buddy. An just keep on hot rodding. 😁👍👍
Thanks Richard! Yeah man it was cold to soon and I walked in the garage and it was pretty cozy. I said heck I'll work in here today. I enjoyed just playing with these cars and doing little easy things to them. Have a great week buddy
Hey Big Don. The Chevys are sure looking good. It's nice to get out and just play with them now and again instead of wrenching on them. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁
Hey Big Dog! Your so right just being out there playing with them is so much fun. Have a good one Buddy 👍
Big Don, always a pleasure to see your collection!
That parking brake is pretty kool, I never knew they had such a thing, frickin badass to have all 3 years of nomads take care brother, don't work too hard Aloha
Thanks Sonny! Yeah man these old park brake warning light are super cool. It took me a long time to find all these cars for sure. Have a good one Buddy 👍 Aloha
The parking break signal device looks good and your wheels look nice and shiny great job
Thanks Paul! The park brake signal lights are super cool 50s stuff
Heck Don cool video,Any little things you do makes the bigger things looks good Too. Yep it's that time of the year don't know what kind of weather we going to get.Have a good one Bud 👍✌️
Thanks Lonnie! We was high 80s for the last week, now 45 to 50 degree cold windy and rainy! Ugh time to bundle up
What a great, productive Sunday...in spite of the rain! The flashers look great! It was good to see the stock washer reservoir location too. I had to stop the video to go check out my '55 Bel Air 2 door sedan to check my inner fender well for the holes. I found 3 of which I know one is for the clip for the square plug going to the headlight and parking lamp. The Nomads sure look great all lined up in the shop! I am looking forward to that new engine going in the convertible too! Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next one! Take care Don!
Thanks Jeff! Man the old 50s stuff is so cool to me. In a world of LS Swaps I still love the old stuff. Got lucky finding a NOS 56 park brake signal. The location of a 55 washer bottle is unique to 55 chevys. I got to looking at the bracket and looked under the hood and seen the 3 holes.. Everyone has there own idea on restoring these old cars. My theory is to make them complete and functional and I can always fix them up from there. I'm ready to start getting all these parts on the convertible. Seems like summer was 2 days ago and now we have cold windy rainy days. Lol Have a good one Buddy 👍
@donshotrodgarage1717 I hear you Don, that is a great way to work on them and keep making them better while driving them. Keep up the great work and take care!
I love the little details that most people ignore!
Thanks Buddy! I also love the little details that most would never notice. Later man
I like doing the regular stuff too brother, polishing rims is car guy therapy. Dig those parking brake indicators....cool ending! ✌️
Hey BW! Yeah your right man I feel like I needed some therapy lately. Later Buddy
My 56' Oldsmobile had a red light that looked alot like that. No blinker though. I like that!
Great video buddy! I really like the Emergency Flasher on the 56. My buddy's 56 Buick had that on there and they are cool! I really like the little added touches on old cars and trucks like you do! Gives them a little bit of Class! Thanks buddy!
Thanks Jimmy! I love all the gadgets they had years ago. Nowadays are the cars seem the same. Just think years ago we would adjust points valves and everything else. Our cars were part of us. Later Buddy
Nice collection! Great attention to detail!
I call it piddling around in the garage. Get a little something done here and there but mostly just enjoying looking at my cars 😊
You nailed Gorni! Just being out there and messing around with some old cars make me happy. Later Buddy
Hi Don, I love all the extra features that you are installing and the interesting information about the parts ,is just great. I know how you feel about the cold and raining weather. Yesterday was not great and like you ,Sunday is kinda the day I get to catch up on stuff too .👨🔧
Hey Big Don! I Love those lamps! I have 2 complete assemblies in stock, and one lamp alone without the bracket. I'm gonna use it for the 68 C10 brake distribution block as a wheel cylinder failure warning instead of a park brake warning. I have a 64 Impala power brake booster in my 55 which was a full bolt in. And a 69 Camaro drum/drum master. I did have to drill a new hole in the Impala booster linkage to correct a pedal rod geometry issue though. I also prefer side terminal batteries.
That's awesome man and it'll work great. I think these are so freaking cool. Later Buddy
Cars are looking good, Don..🎉🎉🎉
It looks cool with the lights on.
Looking good can't wait to see the motor and trans in😊
Cool video! Man I love seeing those Nomads. I keep thinking of selling a few of my other cars and getting a 55 Nomad. Just nothing like the Tri-Fives!
Thanks Man! Your right there is nothing like a Tri5.
You’re like me , can’t beat those Cragars 😊
Hey Howie! Your right man I sure do love some Cragar S/S wheels. Later Buddy
Pretty cool Don, you have a cool collection 👍🏻
Thanks Man! I enjoy just being out there and fiddling with them. Have a good one man
Interior dome light on 56 looks good. I always liked the battery mount location (fire wall passenger side) on 55 & 56. Better battery weight distribution, better than hanging the heavy battery in front corner of the front fender behind the grille ( a Bad location )
I agree Man! I like the battery up and the firewall. Later man
Nomad-er where you go, I’ll be watching you.👀
Very cool Don, all the cars are looking good bet those Cragars look really good, where is the other 55 wagon, catch you soon buddy😀😀
Thanks Mike! The other 55 nomad is still here just wasn't in the video. Later Buddy
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Nice going, Don
I have left my brake on a few times on my 55. May look into getting one for mine.
Nice one! The number plate light is out on the '56🙂.
It's missing the rear bumper guards. The license plate lights are located in the guards.
Nice job Don!
I care Don. I'm so slow with my 55 but I'm picky. Maybe a little lazy. Lol. Took me a long time to find my NOS fender shields and rocker mouldings. Some people wouldn't care or even like them but I build mine like I did in the seventies. Winter's coming so enjoy them while you can. Later.
Thanks Brad! I bet that did take a while to fins those NOS pieces! I also like how cars were built in the 70s and early 80s! Lots of great original good cars back than, nowadays you don't really know. So much reproduction stuff and even whole bodies. Later man
Always love your videos! You do some vert neat wiring.
Thanks Buddy
Your the man!
double pair of blue dots. Our 56s dont have washers or emergency brake light or wonder bars. there is a wonder bar in the corvette though and it works, but only get one station. when the station comes in strong the wonder bar stops on the station, but when the station comes in weak the wonder bar passes it up. thanks don
Yeah man the old wonder bar radios have a hard time finding stations nowadays! Your nomad is super cool man I love it. Your corvette is super cool as well. Later buddy
Nice job don
Now I want one for my 56 150+ on EBay oem
I too like the side terminal batteries. What I don't like is the use of clamp on battery cable connectors. The connections are not great, the steel strap and the bolts will rust. You would be much better off using the proper cables for a better connection and just cut the other end and swage on the proper terminal for ground and for the solenoid. A swedged connection is superior to any bolt together connection because it is copper to copper and will not cause corrosion due to dissimilar metals.
Another Good Video Don,you need a Little metal carport for your convertible if you could get away with one between the house and the garage???
Thanks Buddy! I'm thinking maybe another 10x20 garage attached to the back of the garage! Going to get some prices for that soon. Momma wants me to sell off some cars and just keep a couple. Lol We will see what happens. Have a good one man
Keep um and still add on 🏆👊🏻
I jelly! Come on down and help a buddy out….
I'll give you a hand no problem Buddy
It was definitely cold today
Yeah man cold windy and rainy! I was in the garage all day nice and warm. Later buddy
Don sent you an E-mail regarding some 55 Nomad parts locally ...Glenn
Hey Glenn! I haven't had a chance to respond back to your email yet. I've seen those Tail gate chrome strips.i don't need them right now be sure do appreciate the link. Have a good one Buddy 👍
Oh thats Okay Don by the way he lowered the price to $60,HAAA!! @@donshotrodgarage1717
Do any of your cars run and drive do you drive any of your cars ? But they are nice looking cars
Yes both my 55 nomads run and drive and the 56 nomad runs and drives as well. Just the 55 convertible and 57 nomad don't run. Later man
That's great man wasn't being an ass just wanted to know thanks nice cars@@donshotrodgarage1717