Abandoned 1955 Chevy Nomad, Worst Car I've Ever Bought - Rescued After Sitting For Years
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- Well, this story started last Christmas with a random message on our weekly live stream. "Are you looking for a Nomad?" came up across the screen. Of course I'm looking for a Nomad! This was the perfect car for me: Cheap, ratty, missing parts, basically the worst Nomad left in existence.
The Problem? It was on the other side of the country in a small mountain town. This made shipping a real challenge. Shippers had no interest in delivery a clapped out car with no running gear. Getting it myself would be about a week, round trip. That simply wasn't in the cards with my work/CZcams schedule so it stayed on the back burner.
Well it kept bugging me so eventually I figured out a way to get car home with a little cash, a little free labor and trading my old abandoned Challenger.
Buyers remorse? Yeah just a little, but I am excited to start on this project!
What do you guys think? I am I crazy?.
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Most shows on CZcams buy better cars as the channel grows, this is like the opposite of that, but I prefer it this way. Although the rooster may not approve, a 55 Nomad is the ultimate Tri-5!
Haha oh man. I take thay as a compliment
@@DDSpeedShop hahah good it was meant to be a compliment! Videos about people wiping dust off their Bugatti are boring, I want to watch endless rusty garbage and human suffering haha.
coming form you...Worst car I ever bought means Baaaaaad. Can't wait. Big money on this one.
Nomads are my favorite, I can't wait to see the magic.
That's a great project for you! I had a 55 Nomad many years ago and there's several items that are specific to the 55 Nomad that the 56 and 57 didn't have. Main thing is the rear wheel wells are radiused while 56 and 57 were regular stationwagon openings.
The seat upholstery and door panels were unique to 55. The other 2 years had standard Belair interior. The dash trim on the 55 had tiny Chevy bow ties on them while the others were standard Belair.
I have some trim parts left, some Nomad specific, that I would donate to your cause. I need to dig them out, so it won't be immediately, but I will get them to you. It's fun to watch your projects, and I re-live some of my youth as I watch.
I'm glad you worked your way to a Nomad. This will be fun to watch!!
Donated parts are welcome, team effort.
Thanks man! Shoot me an email dan@ddspeedshop.ca and we can work somthing out. I can't take stuff for free.
Some assembly required. Bet that baby sung like a harmonica going down the highway.
I can't wait to see this build nomads are such bad ass cars
Congrats on the purchase. I love 55 Nomads!
Dan got a nomad...Omg....this should be top news story in Canada. Gonna enjoy this build.
Hahaha
All it needs is love and a whole lot of time, energy, and sheet metal!
Hell, Yeah !!🖒🖒
And $
And GOOD / Real rust treatment and Mr. Sandblast - otherways the brown illnes will rise again.
The Nomad is going to be a massive undertaking requiring hours upon hours not to mention the expenses. I have no doubt that you can accomplish the task. This project will provide great content and should draw new viewers in. There is value in this car in more ways than one!
And when Dan is finished he'll have a $30K "daily driver"! 😊 Saweet
Yeah itll b some work but I don't have much else going on haha
Wow, rough car! But seeing what you have done to others you can bring it back, of course it will take alot of blood sweat and Dannys tears!
Just when you think Dan couldn’t find anything rougher than the ‘57 four door turned 2 door convertible….he finds this!!!….should be a wicked car when it’s done, can’t wait to see the progress
Man! This sucker is soooooo rough haha
The 55 Nomad is super sweet!! Put on your flip-flops, grab the grinder, welder and let's go!! Cheers!!
Finally! a Notmad!
This nomad is gonna be slick when you're all done though. Might even be worth painting this one for real!
I agree!
Dan I think you did a great trade. That Nomad is going to be beautiful again after you get done with it. I'm so glad you ended up with it. Because the Nomad needs all the parts that you have accumulated throughout the years. Nomads are the best but I would settle for your other wagon. Keep up the great work and God Bless you and your family. 💯💪🏼👍👍🙏🙏
by the looks of the old paint it was costomized in the late 60s early 70s..ive seen alot of cars done up like that at the autorama shows in the mid 70s....a old show car..
That thing fell out of the ugly tree, and hit every branch on the way down. Twice. You got balls dude, this one is gonna hurt LOL.
Man that is like a Stucco building!
Haha its sooooo bad
We all have complete confidence that you can put this back together. You are a Master Mechanic!!!!!!
Oh FANTASTIC ! Can't wait to watch this build.
Had a friend that built one in high school back in 63/64. His was bright yellow with a 327 and he said it got faster every time he drove it. He was so short when he had the inside done they made a notch in the seat so he could pull it closer and had the notch for the hurst shifter
Wagons are so cooooool! That Nomad actually doesn’t look that bad. Dan has the skills!! Good luck!
That Nomad is cool, perfect object for winter time! It will be awesome to see when you start building it!!!
now that is my favorite Tri-Five 55 Nomads! I would love to restore one of those even if it is really bad
this is going to be a great project, cant wait to see the new panels go on.
Maybe a old drag car or 70s street freak love it Dan cant wait to see what you do with it
Yeah! A Nomad at DD Speed shop. Can't wait to see you fix this.
The front cross-member and steering looks like the 75-79 nova or 73-81 camaro that I put in my 57 sedan-delivery for better steering geometry. It gives you power steering and disk brakes, My doaner car had a tilt column also. I used it all and the rearend.
Wow, this is an awesome project! 👍 Excited to see videos on this Nomad!
O my gosh he's got a Frankenstein nomad now. It's in the right hands. By spring it will be rocking!!
Wow Dan … cool nomad … I see that you are going to test your skill set out on that one …. I think that has to be in the worst shape of any of the cats that you have worked on in the channel … can’t wait to see you in action on this gem
It's rough, but it's a NOMAD! That's really cool Dan! What a WICKED winter project! Oh man, I can't wait to see this one!
YES!!! This is right up Dan's alley and I can't wait to see the build!!!!!
Love this car Dan ! Hope you can source all the parts for it !
Dan, you are the best person who could have come into that Nomad’s life at this point. I can’t wait to see this build..!
Thanks buddy!
Alright Dan. The 1955 nomad madness. The next class starts in a few weeks. Sign up today
What a transformation this car has undergone over the past year. It’s crazy looking back at this video and seeing how bad the car was and how crazy you are for taking on such a project. Great job Dan I love the videos.
Looks like you got your hands full with this one Dan. But like you said it is a Nomad, so it will be worth it. And I have never seen a gas powered winch, sounded just like my neighbors annoying chainsaw. Lol. Thanks for the video.
looking forward to the restoration work, ground up nomad hope you find a frame
Even that rooster keeps laughing at you
Now, this is what one calls a challenge.
Well Dan, at least you won't have to convert it to a two door!
We will certainly be watching for this project - it's rare enough that I'll be riveted.
That’s a lot of work!!
Hell yeah a nomad, can't wait to see this one brought back to life.
Wow it has a headliner & sunvisors,LOLL! Read somewhere that the Nomad was a poor seller and they never even got there tooling costs covered by sales for making them. Then they turned out to be the sweetest & stylish of all wagons of all the Tri-Fives due to their rarity...This one will be fun,HA Good Luck! Oh by the way thats a stock grille just missing the three trim pieces..........
I guessed it! (almost) I thought you were trading even-up for a sedan delivery,but Nomad,hey close enough.Dig the trick paint job on the passengers side,it's got a nice 70s vibe.A diamond in the rough for sure!
This is awesome, I can’t wait till you start building this winter!!
Funny I was thinking the other day Id love to see you get a Nomad, Cant wait till you stat working on this man!
I am looking forward to this project. Can i make a request? Do nice interior and solid primer the outside after some quality body work. This car deserves it.
Can’t wait to see it start coming together. Love Nomads. The Nomad episode in took time was one of my favorite episodes. Until it got squished. Poor car
Hard to imagine that there was a day when someone brought that 55 home brand new and how proud they were of their brand new car 🙂
hey you got the big cheese, put your best effort into this one, its time and money well spent
Dan you should put this video on a loop in the garage when you start working on it. Just to listen to your laugh about how bad it is .... LOL. I think that rooster in the background is trying to warn you! Don’t do it Len! 🤣🤣🤣
Can’t wait to watch this build. Take it all the way.
I almost half expected Jesse James Dupree & Jackyl to scream out " I'm a lumberjack now baby!" when I heard that winch fire up!
I saw a restored one driving down the road the other day, it was gorgeous.
Well, it's what's left of a Nomad... If it was anyone but Dan I'd question it, from what I've seen he can build a car out of abandoned hope and tin cans. This thing is gonna be sweet!
Oya shell go back together thats for sure haha
@@DDSpeedShop Looking forward to it, love the Nomad!
Fawk yes! Been wondering what the trade was, this one will be fun to watch! Cheers
Man, I gotta hand it to ya. You pick some projects that 80% of the "rust" of us would pass on. Ill be watching to see what you do with her. Good Luck.
I love it. If anyone can economically save this car it's you Dan. The potential for some more educational and entertaining video content has just rolled off the trailer.
Oya. I had to save it.
After seeing the magic you performed on the 57 hot rod I can't wait to see what you do with this one
I can’t wait to see how this Nomad progresses step by step! My dream is to find a 1957 Nomad survivor car, but they are impossible to find here in CA., and that doesn’t cost a fortune!
I don't know who got the better in this trade, you both got ripped off I think Lol
If anyone can bring the nomad back on budget its you, going to be fun to watch.
can't wait to see it come to life again
My brother had a 55 nomad, got my first ticket in it haha. Remember Dan, he who dies with the most tri fives wins. Love the channel. Cheers from Aussie.
Awesome score Dan, can't wait to see what you do with it! I'll watch every segment of the build.
Thanks for the support!
Oh no, what have you done!!
Long nights ahead of you.
Im loving the turquoise 57 in the back ground
and that single spinner.
Hi from Down under Australia.
WOW it's a Nomad they only made 8530 55 Nomads and you have one no matter how ruff it is well worth bringing back to life !!Will be great watching you fix this one up and give it new life back on the road ! make it a every day driver !
Dan, this is a big project. I'm sure the chrome/stainless is about 10 grand. Its missing vital 55 nomad bits, and theres no doubt you can do it. I heard you don't like body work, then this will test ya skill buddy. so I'll keep watching and see how much youve got yourself into. Hopefully you'll get this done looking good. 👍🇦🇺
Fantastic, this is a series I won't miss. I built and collected Safaris for many years, (Pontiac equivalent) so I find this project of interest to me...
Love those! That's awesomeness
A roadster and a nomad...... Wow bud, you are living the life !!!.....
HECK YEA!...A Nomad build is gonna be sick!! Good luck finding that driver's door and rear quarter glass, I don't image that will be easy!
Easy isn't fun
Dan will have in in good shape in no time.
I hate to say it, but that winch is probably the coolest thing on the channel.
Hey Dan
You have your work cut out for you this winter, looking forward to watch this car come back to something it deserves to be.
So great of Josh for hauling her out to you. I cannot help out with donations, however I promise the ads will run each video.
Hello Dannie
Take care of Yourselves
This is the stage of a project when the sage observation "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should." comes to mind. Why don't we listen?
Dans a different breed. Never say die.
I'm not to brite
About any Nomad needs to be saved there's just not many of them out there.
I'm eager to see this one done.
Very cool cant wait to see you start building it!.
Hi there , this is my ALL TIME favorite car. The 55' Nomad. Yeah , this one needs a "little love" but you are the man to do it Dan. Cant wait for the next few videos. Awesome car
A little tlc
Sweet! I can’t wait to see the work begin on it!
Really liking the 55 Nomad !!....Great Project.....cant beleive how good a shape the Headliner is in For once !!!....
Man that is rough, but, it's yours ! Will be an interesting build to watch !
You are not crazy! There are only so many true Nomads. Give this the fix up it deserves!
Dan can never resist a cool tri 5 and he doesnt even like body work 😂
Glad you are saving a rare Tri-five!
I can’t wait to see you get this thing running. It’s going to be bad ass!
Ya That suspension is most likely a Chevelle or Cutlass with front steer around 78 and upward - good stuff - no need for those motor mounts like that - I have just relocated the original ones to where I want the engine to sit - A neat trick when putting on the rear quarters is to cut top swoop out of the rear doors of a four door and weld them into the Nomad - That's a little modification that will make your car unique in the crowd.
That will be the perfect hotrod for Danni and the dogs to cruise around in.
It rolls baby ! W a badass gasser paint scheme !!! You should finish it like that
That car is rough, only needs one of everything. Looking forward to seeing you do your magic.
Being happy is all that matters
Awesome find , this car is totally DD Speed Shop quality. Can't wait for the work to begin.
Need any parts off them cars behind the dump? Haha
I would like a dump part or 2 on it for sure!
@@DDSpeedShop h mo
This "Restormade" will be your Thesis Paper" on makin 55's, And the most rewarding trifive endevor to date yet, as well, Im really lookin forward to this project as the expense in parts alone at this point dictates all the Extra efforts" and $ as well as the labor required to make all this happen, this kinda total" dedication is insorta itself, a gaurantee in that all resorces be directed towards this completion, thus somewhat of a gauranteed sucess resulting from this kinda devotion as well, and these very same factors determining when it Happens, as the brickwalls ahead are everywhere from full bore to second thoughts, continously. Your dogged determination, and true trifive love and dedication will keep it all on course till eventually it comes together! Its at these issues of "the Nomad parts" that makes this one totally different than the other commonizers of trifivers. Yes, pull this one off (AND I KNOW YOU WILL) and everything changes, as the "to do list" here is very different in everyway, and these inticing challenges accepted by yours truely can only provide the most valuable in rewards, and for all the others watching at a Safer distance, as you risk your own resources, an they dont have too, much more, in these rewards, the same! This Nomad, is the car that CHANGES EVERYTHING AT D&D SPEED!
D & D, Dan, well I asked what was next.....well here it is...as I've mentioned before it's great that you bring cars back from the grave....get them back on the road, I would be leaving that gas powered winch in the back 40.......be safe...God Bless!!!
I was in Winterpeg on the weekend and was turning right onto one of the main drags when I heard a rumble in my left ear - there was a MINT '57 2 door Nomad going past me!
Sweeeeeeeeetttttttttt
Love the nomad.. you gotta do that one next.
Cool project Dan! I was literally dying seeing you throw all the parts around inside the car. Man it has a lot of high dollar parts inside the car. The little curved lower garnish moulding,$300 a side as you toss it to the back! Dam man clean out the car and gently set the parts out on the ground. The little chrome strips you had are for the back lift gate glass and also the green piece your buddy has goes on the bottom of the lift gate. If you wasn't so far away I know where the parts are for that car. Overall its a good nomad to build and looks like a 70s street car with that diamand paint!. Later man✌
🖒🖒it will be cool to see this come together !!
@@vet-7174
Hey Rick it will be cool to see Dan get it going. I can't wait. Later man ✌
Haha I can't be gentle. I'll rip it apart and send ya pictures and questions.
@@DDSpeedShop
Ok man just try to be gentle. That car is cool man. Roof is good title is good tailgate is good. The frame is the same as a 55 or 56 sedan frame. Later man ✌
The Nomad build should be your best build yet my opinion
It's rough but it can be fixed. The question is are you the man that can fix it.