55 Chevy Comes to Life! - First Start of the 454 Big Block Chevy

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  • čas přidán 21. 06. 2019
  • Finally the video where the 55 makes some noise! This was a long time coming and only runs for a few seconds but it's enough to get me motivated! Drive shaft, Radiator and some wiring to finish off this project.
    Let me know what you think in the comments and follow along on Instagram @ddspeedshop
  • Auta a dopravní prostředky

Komentáře • 66

  • @ezelk1337
    @ezelk1337 Před 5 lety +2

    Finally someone that knows how to static time a engine with a spark plug. Good video as always. I have been timing engines this way for decades. Works on motorcycle engines also.
    Thanks for teaching people the right way to set initial timing.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the props man! I try my best haha.

  • @neechieandthebrain4481

    Like always with any backyard build a few "fails" comes a "Triumph" great video 👍

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  Před 4 lety +1

      oya i have lots of fails along the way haha

    • @neechieandthebrain4481
      @neechieandthebrain4481 Před 4 lety

      I hear ya bud ...I to go through the same thing with my OBS GMT-400 builds 88 to 94. With patience and time they all come together and back on the road again. Just working on my 4th truck in 2 years. Like yourself I do 99% of the budget rebuild myself. So when shit gets to a guy 😡🤬 I take a break and tune into your channel and watch a few videos Lol. They seem to be helping with "Stress Release" lol Haha Haha. A Job well done on all the cars Dan. 👍

  • @joeroyalgarage7995
    @joeroyalgarage7995 Před 5 lety +1

    Congratulations, 55 sounds good. Makes it worth all trouble when they finally fire up

  • @ApostleDavids8w
    @ApostleDavids8w Před 5 lety

    Wow first start sweet

  • @mikeycunningham2307
    @mikeycunningham2307 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice job will be nice to see her going down the road

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  Před 5 lety

      Yeah I'm stoked to take it around the block.

  • @davidcraddock7011
    @davidcraddock7011 Před 4 lety

    bad news, carbs bad, good news, cleaned out and new gaskets will help down the road. Congrats on start up.

  • @Docmiller4425
    @Docmiller4425 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome man, it is great to hear it run! Keep us updated and I can't wait to see you get it on the street.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  Před 5 lety

      Me either! So much wrenching I'm ready for the pay off Haha

  • @braysanborn6000
    @braysanborn6000 Před 5 lety +3

    BIG MOMENT IS RIGHT !
    CONGRATS. BIG WIN 🏆
    sounds good at idle !!!!!

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  Před 5 lety

      Thanks my friend! It's getting there. Hearing it run was a big step

  • @georgeshotrodbarn2113
    @georgeshotrodbarn2113 Před 4 lety

    Your car is looking good. in 1974 I was sixteen over at my friends house watching two lane black top I had a 67 Camaro and he had a 55 chevy. we are still friends and still have hot rods.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  Před 4 lety

      nice!

    • @georgeshotrodbarn2113
      @georgeshotrodbarn2113 Před 4 lety

      @@DDSpeedShop I have told younger people if you wont to see and get a fill for what it was like when I was a teenager what that movie.

  • @johnpassmore8176
    @johnpassmore8176 Před 5 lety +1

    Congrats. Really on your way now. Sounds good for first start good luck with the rest of the build.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  Před 5 lety

      Awesome thanks. Hopefully the rest goes smoothly.

  • @keithodell6426
    @keithodell6426 Před 5 lety +1

    Sounds good!! Long time coming,worth the wait. Gonna be a driver!!

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 Před 5 lety +3

    That sounds good for the first time to run.. Another great video 👍

  • @DavidPerez-cd9tu
    @DavidPerez-cd9tu Před 4 lety

    Love it man love the tri 5’s

  • @deopersad2915
    @deopersad2915 Před 5 lety +1

    So awesome sounding great 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾✌✌💪💪

  • @TheBuildSpot
    @TheBuildSpot Před 5 lety

    I’ve been stressing on the upcoming fabrication of my tilt front end on my 55, but after watching your videos I feel a bit of relief in the sense of realizing that’s it’s quite possible and I’m likely just overreacting lol. Love the videos!

  • @kgooch69
    @kgooch69 Před 5 lety

    And that is why we do this !.. sounds good... congrats on a successful first start.

  • @trifivegarage8683
    @trifivegarage8683 Před 5 lety

    Cool!! That's a great feeling hearing a new one come time life!!👍 Thanks for sharing!
    The ethanol fuel we use around here. Is good for the farmers. But no so good for older carbed vehicles.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  Před 5 lety

      Yeah new fuel doesn't last that's for sure

  • @fueladdictiongarage7048
    @fueladdictiongarage7048 Před 5 lety +1

    Good Job. Thanks. From the FUEL ADDICTION GARAGE

  • @MGarza-ki8fm
    @MGarza-ki8fm Před 5 lety +1

    AWESOME!!!!
    Congrats!!!!
    👍😃

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword Před 4 lety

    Finding some of the older videos and enjoying. Was hoping that you would finish the 57 all the way so it doesn;t rear its head at you as a happy wife is a happy life. You have chevy down, Could you of side rodded with me on my old 76 high boy with a true 427 cobra jet and turbo on either exhaust. It would walk down the track on the wheelie bars and tearing metal off. Its gone now cause I can't work anymore since I got crippled. So I sold it for twenty five... just about broke even. You would of had spots in your shorts over that engine with the cage main mounts to hold the bottom together... about 800 HP as close as I could figure with all the head work and the cams... yeah dual overhead cams and they are a bitch to adjust. If I had put the supercharger back on ... well I scattered parts just too many times to do it over again

  • @MrBluetruck96
    @MrBluetruck96 Před 5 lety

    Yes! That’s huge. Good job.

  • @Justin_03svt
    @Justin_03svt Před 5 lety

    Awesome man been waiting a long time for this!! Bad ass!!!!

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  Před 5 lety

      You and me both! Thanks for the support.

  • @IronChief
    @IronChief Před 4 lety +1

    Used carbs are never "ready to go ", always count on a rebuild.

  • @jakegouge855
    @jakegouge855 Před 5 lety

    Man that car sounds good

  • @shitbox7413
    @shitbox7413 Před 5 lety

    Right on man. 👍🏻

  • @Idwiwto
    @Idwiwto Před 5 lety +1

    Hell yeah great content !

  • @nickhighland799
    @nickhighland799 Před 5 lety

    Bummer about the carbs, but seems like it's going smooth, man. Always impressed how easy you make it look lol. Can't wait for the next one!

  • @cjsbackyardrestorations5288

    Love this build bro

  • @ricklogan3328
    @ricklogan3328 Před 4 lety

    Liked it, shared it, really hope it helps... Really like your channel.. Man that sounded SO GOOD!
    Rick

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  Před 4 lety

      thanks rick! i really appreciate the support man!

  • @jeffleblanc8850
    @jeffleblanc8850 Před 4 lety

    Good job at starting it up,I know you like look of the tunnel ram but over kill on a stock big block it would prob be a lot faster with a single carb at least I would think so I’d be more for the performance than looks I could see if you had a big cam and some roller rockers you know what I mean but it did run pretty good good fr you well done you set it up right obviously It started pretty easy well done again and have a good Xmas and a happy new year I’ve been whatching your videos backwards already seen you driving it you should try to find a strait axel for the real gasser look or whatever you call it

  • @DavidJones-hl5om
    @DavidJones-hl5om Před 5 lety +1

    Your engine sounds awesome good work on the carburetors yeah those rims are GM good enough Perfect for the SS look get the SS stickers for the caps put them on the 70 Chevelle awesome deal

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  Před 5 lety

      Yeah close enough is how I roll haha. Thanks for the support man

  • @Goat4459
    @Goat4459 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice

  • @michaelcuff5780
    @michaelcuff5780 Před 4 lety

    They are old 60s Buick Wildcat rims. Kinda like Chevys rally wheels.

  • @MrHevyshevy
    @MrHevyshevy Před 5 lety

    Tunnel ram is cool. 55 is too.

  • @pontiac63catalina
    @pontiac63catalina Před 5 lety

    OK!!

  • @ftguyftguy
    @ftguyftguy Před 5 lety

    Great now after a year shes alive. Lets get her to the TRI5 Nats and you can race me.

  • @lorieawaitley7662
    @lorieawaitley7662 Před 5 lety

    AUG 02 2019 03:45 AM FRI 👍
    How long did the build take on 55 chevy belair ?? LW 64 🇺🇸 ✌🖐👍

  • @randymekalet4244
    @randymekalet4244 Před 5 lety

    👍👍👍👏!😀

  • @allankwiatkowski8217
    @allankwiatkowski8217 Před 5 lety

    To be a two lane copy it needs a straight axle

    • @600lwp
      @600lwp Před 4 lety

      to be a gasser it needs a straight axle

    • @allankwiatkowski8217
      @allankwiatkowski8217 Před 4 lety

      @@600lwp yes.but in two lane black top you can see it has a straight axle.

    • @totalredneckcsa
      @totalredneckcsa Před 3 lety

      One of the 3 cars built for TLB didnt have a straight axle it stayed factory suspension with a 454 th400 combo

  • @fazawah2933
    @fazawah2933 Před 4 lety

    That is a 18436572 thing , I would not understand.