Hay making progress on 57 and square body. Got just love rust. It can be a pain . But looks better then I thought it was going to be. I would definitely make sure u get the sock back on the pickup tube. Have a great day. Thanks again for sharing.
LOL, what we don't do for our kids. I've had plenty of times when I was supposed to work on the kid's car and blamed the rain while I worked on the race car. You"re the man, love your channel. thanks for sharing.
Thanks man. yeah I've got tons of work to do on my projects, and there's almost nothing I'd rather do than drive that '55 again. That said, I'd still rather see my son get his truck done soon so he can enjoy it for his last year of school. You're right man, anything for them kids. Thanks for watching.
Clean that tank out ,64 year's old still looking solid just some good cleaning and some paint be like new, heck I was born in 57 wish I was that solid, lol. Keep it going Man
@@MontanaGarage You are doing a great job working on and checking over your 57 so that it is safe, reliable, and the way you want it to be. You and DD Speed Shop motivate me so much, I was out putting a new trunk lock in our 57 chevy tonight, and I don't like the heat!
Thinking maybe a new tank would be a quicker and less stressful solution. That tank looked pretty nasty inside. Look forward to seeing more on the various projects in the garage. Be safe and stay well.
easy way to clean out tanks, strap it down in the bed of a pickup truck, seal all openings, load it with purple degreaser and water about 3/4 full. Then drive the truck to work/errands for a few days. the washing machine effect works really well, just did the tank on a 1944 willys this way. rinse it 2-3 times with water. I've been using caswell tank sealer, it's 2 part and has been holding up well to modern gas and ethanol
Looking good. Making it better and better. I would definitely try cleaning it first that way your out nothing but time. If it doesn’t work then put all new fuel system in it. Be safe and we will see you on the next one. 👍😎✌️
OK I think you blew the sock off the end of it when you put pressure on it which is an old fix we used to do back in the day, we used to send tanks to radiator repair shops they would boil them out and then coat the inside, but I’m talking back in the 60s and 70s. Probably be best to buy a new tank and sender and start fresh. This could be a lot of problem that you’re having with the EFI not getting enough fuel and pressure. Good luck glad to be on this journey with you.
Them sender's not too pricey , I got one and o ring kit at O'Reilly . Shipping little hy but don't want wallow around to do it again & replace the line all the way from pump to tank . You have a really nice place to work ! I liked how you pulled it out outside , keep that old rotten fuel outside when you can
Thanks Joe. I'm not smart enough to order a new one and do it once. Gonna try and make it work, then do it again if it doesn't. Someday I'll learn! Just trying to save some cash if I can....
@@MontanaGarage I hear you about the cash, but I'd try and save it some where else, I was going to try save that suction sock as well ,it just crumbled . You got to figure you are working on a 64 year old car, but if I as nice place to get under it as you do I'd try it but my grandson was working in the yard holding it up with tractor and loader !! He had disabled 5 vehicle and robed the batteries out four tractors ,so I was desperate to get it done before I had to make hay !! So he was costing me more than what the sender was . I'm trying not to complained , first time I got to drive my 55 again in 50 years!! Good luck !!
@@waltercalvin2626 Sweet. Glad you got to drive your '55 again! Hope that happens for me soon. The sender, sock, and tank actually clean up pretty good. Stay tuned to check it out!👊
I take them to radiator shop hot tank , repair and reline tank with gas tank paint comes out like new. Put a new suction and sender assembly, and you'll be happy. Then you can drive over to Hot Springs on a road trip and visit me.
Yep you made the right call pulling the tank. Test the fuel gauge cender unit while it's out. Also the pick-up tube is rotten and short you may need to extend it and put that filter screen back on so it picks up the fuel from the bottom of the tank.
Thanks for the advice. Probably a good idea. Thanks for the heads up on the music. It is set to the same volume as my talking or whatever, but I do need to get a mic, so you don't have to turn up the talking as much, then get blasted by the music. I'll try adjusting a bit until I get a mic.
Dan knew exactly what he was giving away. A solid body 4 door with many basics not completed. Partially done U tube show prop. Still the harder stuff was done to a good enough level in Dan’s mind at least.
Yep, I agree. I got what an said he'd deliver. It's a cool old project that needs a bit of work to be a reliable daily driver, but we'll get 'er there sooner or later. Thanks for watching!
Hey Brad the tank should clean up pretty nice. That filter looks like it's been sitting on the bottom for a long time. I'm going to send you a sticker. Thanks for the support buddy I appreciate it. Take care👍
I appreciate that Chris. 👊👊👊 Address is in my video description, or I can send that email if you need. I'll get you back if I ever get of my a** and decide on a design for mine.
@@MontanaGarage no problem happy that you would want one. Yeah I saw your address on your video I got it. I'll get it out tomorrow. Have a great night👍
spray everything without prepwork that is Dans motto, heck i watched today he sprayed a door on the dang car , no tape no paper no sanding no primer no nothing , i know he hates to hear it but he is a hack in my book , i have told him enough times that he blocks me now so maybe he will watch this and get to hear me one more time, nice work you have done so far
I got the fuel sender cleaned up and working, but once installed the gauge still doesn't work properly. I may need to add a ground, or the gauge itself may be bad. I haven't looked into it yet, busy fighting other issues. Stay tuned to hear about those...
You could test that sending unit with an ohm meter while you have it out.if it's junk you can swap it out while it is out.they are cheap.be sure you change out the o ring on the filler tube,they are available at napa.
It's easy to say - "ah - just go buy a new one" - When something can be repaired to as close to new as need be, just repair it - I'm sure you know as well as I that money has to be earned - it doesn't grow on trees. - besides throwing too much money at a jalopy will bury you and you will be left with a turd.- for sure the sender is 'IFFY' - I've had to go both ways on tanks but the senders on both new tanks leaked when I put in a full tank of fuel - p.s. Those rear shackles are a real work of art - there are grinders in Canada.
I totally agree. Gonna at least try and clean it all up, then will replace if necessary. Yeah, someone made some "custom" shackles for this thing. Gives it character I guess. Thanks John!
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@@MontanaGarage didn’t mean to sound like you were doing anything wrong I have tried his cut and butt and it has helped me a lot. If I thought you were doing anything wrong I would not be subscribed You do a great job my friend and have helped many.👍👍👍👏😃
Don't leave Your brand new $30 kline plyers on top the gas tank when you put it back in.. Ask me why I know.. I was looking for em for 2 years... Till I put that tank in my new used van.. I found em.. Sitting on top the tank.
Found my "headlamp" that I loved 6 months later under the hood of my van. Looked for that thing for ages and finally found it when I went to do a fluids check. :)
Metter leave that thing on your head so you don't loose it again! I'm constantly looking for that little light. I haven't lost it long term yet though. Thanks for watching.
Working on this old junk is always fun, right? Sometimes it might be a little frustrating, and there may even be some cussing at times, but I keep coming back for more, so it must be fun. That, or I'm just not that smart! Thanks man!👊
Is Moose old enough to drive yet? He seems to act as though if he helps his father restore the Bel Air, it will be his when he turns 16. Is that the agreement?
@@MontanaGarage New carpet, new seat upholstery... ...yet still smells like mice. What’s not for a cat to like? Also, could it be... ...? HE LIKES IMPORTS!!!
You are probably right. I'm on a budget with this thing, and didn't want to wait for parts, so I'm going to clean it out and hope that works. Thanks for watching!
@@crbrepairmotorcycles6608 Hope I only cry once! All the lines are new, and blown out so "hopefully" clean. The tank cleaned up pretty good, too. Any damage that was gonna happen probably already happened I'd guess...
Hay making progress on 57 and square body. Got just love rust. It can be a pain . But looks better then I thought it was going to be. I would definitely make sure u get the sock back on the pickup tube. Have a great day. Thanks again for sharing.
Thanks man. Stay tuned to the next video to see if i was smart enough to put it back on there. 👊
Thanks for the tips on the tank... I was going out to pull my 57 Belair tank.. hello form Florence Montana
Thanks man. I hope it helped. Stays warm over there in Florence. Looks like winter is here for real now. Sigh....
LOL, what we don't do for our kids. I've had plenty of times when I was supposed to work on the kid's car and blamed the rain while I worked on the race car. You"re the man, love your channel. thanks for sharing.
Thanks man. yeah I've got tons of work to do on my projects, and there's almost nothing I'd rather do than drive that '55 again. That said, I'd still rather see my son get his truck done soon so he can enjoy it for his last year of school. You're right man, anything for them kids. Thanks for watching.
Clean that tank out ,64 year's old still looking solid just some good cleaning and some paint be like new, heck I was born in 57 wish I was that solid, lol. Keep it going Man
That's funny Lonnie. I wish I was that solid as well. Watch for some tank cleaning action in the next video.
Bonus appearance from Moose - love it - i have a cat that does similar stuff.
Cool. Yeah Moose is always hanging in the shop with me, so he makes an appearance now and then.
I think your DDS57 will look awesome as a 2 dr. model! Really has a nice rake to it.
I think so too! Hope I get to that eventually!
@@MontanaGarage You are doing a great job working on and checking over your 57 so that it is safe, reliable, and the way you want it to be. You and DD Speed Shop motivate me so much, I was out putting a new trunk lock in our 57 chevy tonight, and I don't like the heat!
I said that same thing Months ago...
@@als57chev76 Heck yeah man. Glad you're out there working on it. Yeah the heat has been brutal here, too.
Thinking maybe a new tank would be a quicker and less stressful solution. That tank looked pretty nasty inside. Look forward to seeing more on the various projects in the garage. Be safe and stay well.
Thanks Brian. Yeah I gotta get back to work on the '55 and I still owe you guys a walk around of the delivery. Planning to make that happen soon. 👊
easy way to clean out tanks, strap it down in the bed of a pickup truck, seal all openings, load it with purple degreaser and water about 3/4 full. Then drive the truck to work/errands for a few days. the washing machine effect works really well, just did the tank on a 1944 willys this way. rinse it 2-3 times with water. I've been using caswell tank sealer, it's 2 part and has been holding up well to modern gas and ethanol
Thanks for the tips Matt. Sounds like a better way to clean the tank than how I did it.
Looking good. Making it better and better. I would definitely try cleaning it first that way your out nothing but time. If it doesn’t work then put all new fuel system in it. Be safe and we will see you on the next one. 👍😎✌️
My thoughts exactly. Thanks Kevin!👊👊👊
Right on this is Robert from Solo rat rod garage, aka vinorod on Instagram. Just subscribe to your channel! 😁👍
Thanks for watching and subscribing. Much appreciated! 👊👊👊
OK I think you blew the sock off the end of it when you put pressure on it which is an old fix we used to do back in the day, we used to send tanks to radiator repair shops they would boil them out and then coat the inside, but I’m talking back in the 60s and 70s. Probably be best to buy a new tank and sender and start fresh. This could be a lot of problem that you’re having with the EFI not getting enough fuel and pressure. Good luck glad to be on this journey with you.
Thanks Greg. All great tips and i appreciate you taking the time to come on the journey with me. 👍
new sending unit on order
If I was a smart man. Gonna try and make this one work first. Stay tuned to see how that works out for me. 👊
Them sender's not too pricey , I got one and o ring kit at O'Reilly . Shipping little hy but don't want wallow around to do it again & replace the line all the way from pump to tank . You have a really nice place to work ! I liked how you pulled it out outside , keep that old rotten fuel outside when you can
Thanks Joe. I'm not smart enough to order a new one and do it once. Gonna try and make it work, then do it again if it doesn't. Someday I'll learn! Just trying to save some cash if I can....
@@MontanaGarage I hear you about the cash, but I'd try and save it some where else, I was going to try save that suction sock as well ,it just crumbled . You got to figure you are working on a 64 year old car, but if I as nice place to get under it as you do I'd try it but my grandson was working in the yard holding it up with tractor and loader !! He had disabled 5 vehicle and robed the batteries out four tractors ,so I was desperate to get it done before I had to make hay !! So he was costing me more than what the sender was . I'm trying not to complained , first time I got to drive my 55 again in 50 years!! Good luck !!
@@waltercalvin2626 Sweet. Glad you got to drive your '55 again! Hope that happens for me soon. The sender, sock, and tank actually clean up pretty good. Stay tuned to check it out!👊
Another good video man!
Thanks man. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Much appreciated! 👊👊👊
I hate working on cars with dryed up undercoating !! Good Vid
Thanks Rick Yeah that undercoating is flaking of and getting everywhere. Oh well...
I take them to radiator shop hot tank , repair and reline tank with gas tank paint comes out like new. Put a new suction and sender assembly, and you'll be happy. Then you can drive over to Hot Springs on a road trip and visit me.
Sounds like a solid plan, unfortunately I cheaped out and did it myself. Hope it works out. Hot Springs, MT? Been there once....
Buy extra gas filters, may need a few, takes a while for that elusive rust to go away!!!
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kat got skills
You know it. 😎
Yep you made the right call pulling the tank. Test the fuel gauge cender unit while it's out. Also the pick-up tube is rotten and short you may need to extend it and put that filter screen back on so it picks up the fuel from the bottom of the tank.
Great tips! Watch the next video to see how or if I took care of those items. Thanka!
I would replace all the fuel system and then be done. Music is really loud 📢
Thanks for the advice. Probably a good idea. Thanks for the heads up on the music. It is set to the same volume as my talking or whatever, but I do need to get a mic, so you don't have to turn up the talking as much, then get blasted by the music. I'll try adjusting a bit until I get a mic.
Dan knew exactly what he was giving away. A solid body 4 door with many basics not completed. Partially done U tube show prop. Still the harder stuff was done to a good enough level in Dan’s mind at least.
Yep, I agree. I got what an said he'd deliver. It's a cool old project that needs a bit of work to be a reliable daily driver, but we'll get 'er there sooner or later. Thanks for watching!
Hey Brad the tank should clean up pretty nice. That filter looks like it's been sitting on the bottom for a long time.
I'm going to send you a sticker. Thanks for the support buddy I appreciate it. Take care👍
I appreciate that Chris. 👊👊👊
Address is in my video description, or I can send that email if you need. I'll get you back if I ever get of my a** and decide on a design for mine.
@@MontanaGarage no problem happy that you would want one. Yeah I saw your address on your video
I got it. I'll get it out tomorrow. Have a great night👍
Man I gotta do the same thing with my 76 cutlass that sat for 24 years in a heated garage under a pile of blankets
Yeah these old as tanks require a bit of work. Good luck with yours, and thanks for watching!
Moose is awesome 👌
Thanks. I totally agree! So does my daughter, it's her cat.
spray everything without prepwork that is Dans motto, heck i watched today he sprayed a door on the dang car , no tape no paper no sanding no primer no nothing , i know he hates to hear it but he is a hack in my book , i have told him enough times that he blocks me now so maybe he will watch this and get to hear me one more time, nice work you have done so far
Thanks Ron. I'm not sure if Dan sprayed the undercoating or if has been on there a while... Thanks for watching!
Last video I was thinking you should just bite the bullet and drop and clean the tank. I hate to be bossy, but I won’t hold back again. Sorry.
I'll take any advice I can get! I was hoping to avoid dropping the tank, but knew it was needed. Thanks for watching.
Did you figure out the fuel sender for the gage?
I got the fuel sender cleaned up and working, but once installed the gauge still doesn't work properly. I may need to add a ground, or the gauge itself may be bad. I haven't looked into it yet, busy fighting other issues. Stay tuned to hear about those...
Mose is your inspector general
Haha. He sure thinks he is. Thanks for watching!
You could test that sending unit with an ohm meter while you have it out.if it's junk you can swap it out while it is out.they are cheap.be sure you change out the o ring on the filler tube,they are available at napa.
Thanks for the tips man. I actually do test it out in the next video. Stay tuned to see if it's total junk, or just kinda junk...
If you take the fuel tank to a radiator repair shop and get it vatted it will come out like new. I think I said that a few videos ago also.
Yeah, I know someone mentioned that. Thanks for the tip. I'll check into that.
Is there a drain plug on those tanks?
Yes. The '57 had a drain, but my '55 does not if I remember right. Thanks for watching!
It's easy to say - "ah - just go buy a new one" - When something can be repaired to as close to new as need be, just repair it - I'm sure you know as well as I that money has to be earned - it doesn't grow on trees. - besides throwing too much money at a jalopy will bury you and you will be left with a turd.- for sure the sender is 'IFFY' - I've had to go both ways on tanks but the senders on both new tanks leaked when I put in a full tank of fuel - p.s. Those rear shackles are a real work of art - there are grinders in Canada.
I totally agree. Gonna at least try and clean it all up, then will replace if necessary. Yeah, someone made some "custom" shackles for this thing. Gives it character I guess. Thanks John!
There is no way I would use that Pick Up Unit... It looks done.
Yeah, you're probably right. I'm going to try and make it work for a while. Budget constraints and all...
@@MontanaGarageI just can't stand having to redo/ go back /re work things you know what I mean.. But I know what you mean about budget $$$
Are you going to put a new fuel sending unit in it?
Not unless I have to. I'm going to try and make this one work. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching. 👊
I've been looking for a magnetic light like the one you use. The link in the description is broken, though, and I'd like to purchase it through your link to support you. Would you be able to update the link? Thank you!
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Brad? Have you ever watched Fitzees fans. His panel repair is the easiest. Take a look my friend
Hey Ken. I have seen a few of Fitzee's videos. God stuff indeed. Thanks for the tip.
@@MontanaGarage didn’t mean to sound like you were doing anything wrong I have tried his cut and butt and it has helped me a lot. If I thought you were doing anything wrong I would not be subscribed You do a great job my friend and have helped many.👍👍👍👏😃
@@kenswitzer4133 No worries Ken I didn't take it that way at all. I appreciate you passing along anything cool or helpful, and Fitzgerald is both!
Hope you can clean it, if not just invest in a new tank and sender/pick-up......
We tried to clean it. Stay tuned to see how it works out. 👊
Don't leave Your brand new $30 kline plyers on top the gas tank when you put it back in.. Ask me why I know..
I was looking for em for 2 years... Till I put that tank in my new used van.. I found em.. Sitting on top the tank.
Found my "headlamp" that I loved 6 months later under the hood of my van. Looked for that thing for ages and finally found it when I went to do a fluids check. :)
That is funny Henry. At least they were still there! Hope I didn't leave anything up there...
Metter leave that thing on your head so you don't loose it again! I'm constantly looking for that little light. I haven't lost it long term yet though. Thanks for watching.
The sending unit needs grounded
Thanks Bob. That's a good tip. I would think it would be grounded through the tank, but an actual ground wire might be helpful.
@@MontanaGarage your welcome. I had to add a wire on my 57
Well That looks like fun 😕 yeah I'd clean it. I try to save money when I can.
Working on this old junk is always fun, right? Sometimes it might be a little frustrating, and there may even be some cussing at times, but I keep coming back for more, so it must be fun. That, or I'm just not that smart! Thanks man!👊
@@MontanaGarage there is some cussing in My garage. Not proud of it but... I'll work on it. Mostly when I get an injury.
@@bigblockkings1031 Same here. Definitely better than I used to be...
Another step closer, better doing it properly and once 👊
Thanks John!👊
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Thanks a bunch!
Is Moose old enough to drive yet? He seems to act as though if he helps his father restore the Bel Air, it will be his when he turns 16. Is that the agreement?
Haha. Well he seems to think it's his already. If the windows are down, I always find him in the car. He loves it in there for some reason...
@@MontanaGarage New carpet, new seat upholstery... ...yet still smells like mice. What’s not for a cat to like?
Also, could it be... ...? HE LIKES IMPORTS!!!
New tanks are cheap, don't bother with fighting rust getting in your carb or plugging up fuel lines, it's not worth it.
tank and sending unit should be replaced why put 64 yr old parts back in. breaking down sucks and not that expensive.
You are probably right. I'm on a budget with this thing, and didn't want to wait for parts, so I'm going to clean it out and hope that works. Thanks for watching!
Because with most of today's parts your not really saving any headaches going with a new one, just creating a new batch off headaches. 😎
Trash the tank and get a new one! Wasting your time on it!
You're probably right. Thanks for the tip, but I gotta at least try and save it. 👊
You should give the DD speed shop 57 Chevy to someone who would appreciate it I see you like slamming it more than anything
Thanks for watching Kevin. How did I slam it this time?
If you don't want to hear him talk about HIS car, the remedy seems simple. DON'T WATCH!!!
@@kenworth2343 Thanks Ken. That seems like an easy solution doesn't it?
I wouldn't bother cleaning it, just replace it ,and all of lines all the way to the front no hack job channel here
Yeah, I'm sure that is the way to go. I'm going to try cleaning it though, as I'm on a shoestring budget with this thing. Thanks man!
@@MontanaGarage only cry once I would think rusty lines ruin fuel injection system and then cry twice lol
@@crbrepairmotorcycles6608 Hope I only cry once! All the lines are new, and blown out so "hopefully" clean. The tank cleaned up pretty good, too. Any damage that was gonna happen probably already happened I'd guess...