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Dan from DD Speed Shop
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Are You Killing The Hot Rod Community? Don’t Be “That Guy”

August 5, 2022 Roadkill Customs
Dan from DD Speed Shop offers his commentary on the future of hot rodding from the shop stool in front of his latest project. [More…]
2022 Hot Rod Power Tour
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Hot Rod Power Tour EXPOSED — The TRUE Experience

June 22, 2022 Roadkill Customs
Dan at DD Speed Shop shares his Hot Rod Power Tour experience and addresses all the rumors that have been running around on the internet. [More…]
1957 Chevrolet
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Will DD Speed Shop Survive the 2022 Power Tour In A 65 Year Old Chevy?

May 31, 2022 Roadkill Customs
Dan at DD Speed Shop is prepping his 1957 Chevy for the 2022 Hot Rod Power Tour and does a full nut and bolt check on this hotrod. [More…]
DIY Engine Paint Job
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How To Do A Beautiful, Long-Lasting Engine Paint Job For A Dollar

February 12, 2022 Roadkill Customs
This simple and inexpensive engine paint process is explained step-by-step and achieves great looking and very durable results. [More…]
1955 Chevrolet Nomad Station Wagon
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Abandoned 1955 Chevy Nomad Gets Rescued and Resurrected

October 25, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Dan at DD Speed Shop’s trials and tribulations of rescuing and resurrecting a ’55 Chevy Nomad wagon, one of the worst cars he’s ever bought. [More…]
1957 Chevy 4-Door Hard Top To 2-Door Convertible Conversion
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Building a ’57 Bel Air 2-Door Convertible From a Cheap 4-Door Hardtop

October 5, 2021 Roadkill Customs
DD Speed Shop is converting a cheap ’57 Chevy Bel Air four door hardtop parts car into a two door convertible cruiser. [More…]
DD Speed Shop's Big Block 440 Powered 1968 Road Runner Build
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Big Block 440 Powered 1968 Road Runner ~ First Start In 40 Years!

April 12, 2021 Roadkill Customs
After months of work and waiting, it’s finally time for Dan to fire up the big block 440 powered 1968 Plymouth Road Runner! [More…]
Picking The Right Project Car For You with Dan from DD Speed Shop
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Picking The Right Project Car For You with Dan from DD Speed Shop

April 8, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Dan breaks down project cars in different skill and price levels, everything from an entry-level project car to an absolute basket case. [More…]
1967 Volvo Amazon 123 GT
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1967 Volvo 123GT ~ Mur’s 35 Year Amazon Ownership Story

March 7, 2021 Roadkill Customs
This Volvo Amazon 123GT has been in the back of DD Speed Shop videos and sparked interest, so Dan does a Hoonigan-style build break down. [More…]
DD Speed Shop 1957 Chevy Bel Air Giveaway
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Did You Win The DD Speed Shop 1957 Chevy Bel Air Giveaway Car?

December 23, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Now that DD Speed Shop has made their subscriber goal, the 1957 Belair has finally been given away to one lucky individual! [More…]

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