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DAD Motorsports With our own in-house fabrication shop we specialize in custom metalwork and welding.

DAD Motorsports formally known as # # # Custom Rides is now a division of DADiabetes committed to the promotion / support of DADiabetes (Drinkers Against Diabetes).

Oct 9/26 "Nothing Else Matters" - UpdateUsing Mitch's cardboard blower, Brandon was able to get the final measurements r...
10/10/2026

Oct 9/26 "Nothing Else Matters" - Update
Using Mitch's cardboard blower, Brandon was able to get the final measurements required to design & fabricate his 5 piece dash extension. With the dash originally welded in place, our version is designed to slide out when required for future maintenance. Our modified Impala dash bolts in place while encompassing the A-pillar chassis tubes and accommodating our 14 inch engine set-back.

It's not yet finished but I thought I'd give you a sneak peek... Stay tuned for much more.

Sept 26/26 "Nothing Else Matters" - UpdateShown here are a few shots of Mitch's cardboard duplicate of our Mooneyham 147...
09/26/2026

Sept 26/26 "Nothing Else Matters" - Update
Shown here are a few shots of Mitch's cardboard duplicate of our Mooneyham 1471 Blower and Enderle Injection Buzzard Catcher in place with our 14 inch engine set-back. Used as a mock-up Brandon can now take all the measurements needed and make his calculations for all the modifications required to accommodate the real stuff while making it all look sweet.

Sept 15/26 "Nothing Else Matters" - UpdateMore progress shots of our extensive firewall mods on the '60 Chevy
09/15/2026

Sept 15/26 "Nothing Else Matters" - Update
More progress shots of our extensive firewall mods on the '60 Chevy

Sept 10/26 "Nothing Else Matters" - UpdateIn the process of our firewall modifications, some rust was unearthed at the b...
09/10/2026

Sept 10/26 "Nothing Else Matters" - Update
In the process of our firewall modifications, some rust was unearthed at the bottom of the A-pillars at the lower door hinge reliefs. As shown here in the before & after photos Brandon hand-fabricated the replacement pieces required before welding them in place to make them all as they were new from the GM line in 1960. Now back to our firewall mods...

Sept 8/26 "Nothing Else Matters" - UpdateBrandon's firewall modifications on our project Impala are proving to be time c...
09/08/2026

Sept 8/26 "Nothing Else Matters" - Update
Brandon's firewall modifications on our project Impala are proving to be time consuming to say the least, but a one-off project car such as this... always is.

Aug/2/26 "Nothing Else Matters"- UpdateOur '60 Impala project underwent major surgery once again today as Brandon began ...
09/02/2026

Aug/2/26 "Nothing Else Matters"- Update
Our '60 Impala project underwent major surgery once again today as Brandon began his extensive firewall modifications. Stay tuned for more progress photos to follow...

Just had to share these shots of our '60 Impala's dash in place with the factory speedo that we plan to replace with a t...
09/01/2026

Just had to share these shots of our '60 Impala's dash in place with the factory speedo that we plan to replace with a tach in the existing bezel.

Aug 31/26 "Nothing Else Matters" - UpdateIt's been a full month since we've posted last but with some days off to enjoy ...
08/31/2026

Aug 31/26 "Nothing Else Matters" - Update

It's been a full month since we've posted last but with some days off to enjoy the summer with family, together with the time consuming task of completing this stage... August has passed. That said shown here are shots of Brandon's design and hand fabrication of our '60 Impala's dash. The extended setback design is all part of his master plan to accommodate the 14 inch setback of our 2500 HP engine.

Not just designed to fit, but built to be easily removable for any future maintenance of this one-off original. If you are wondering why... the answer is because he can. Where most would just leave out the stock dash of a custom chromoly round tube chassis car, Brandon has gone the extra mile to make our '60 Impala worthy of it's name... "Nothing Else Matters"

Hit "Like" if you like what you see to let him know and be sure to "Follow" us as we will continue to post photos as we progress with the build of this SFI 25.1 race capable, street legal, show car project. A level of attention to detail only available at DAD Motorsports.

July/30/26 "Nothing Else Matters" - UpdateIn an effort to get the build of "Nothing Else Matters" exactly the way we wan...
07/30/2026

July/30/26 "Nothing Else Matters" - Update
In an effort to get the build of "Nothing Else Matters" exactly the way we want it, Brandon completely re-engineered the front strut mounting location of our '60 Impala to lower the nose 2 inches. This involved much more than just fabricating new upper strut mounts. Many hours were spent recalibrating angles throughout the full range of suspension travel which included the construction of jigs to get all his angles correct before welding in place.

This process included the fabrication of new steering rack mounts to relocate the rack as to eliminate any bump steer in the 6 inches of travel with our remote reservoir 90/10 struts. All well worth the time and effort spent...

We just acquired ourselves a nostalgic 283 with some pretty cool history. Some of you may remember this old power plant ...
07/26/2026

We just acquired ourselves a nostalgic 283 with some pretty cool history. Some of you may remember this old power plant from the Hotrod with the giant golf clubs in Coulson's showroom at Crown Isl. Looks good in Mitch's S-10...

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5467-B Island Highway S
Union Bay, BC
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