Junkyard 1957 Chevy First Start in 39 years - Vice Grip Garage EP13

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  • @mr.iowegian
    @mr.iowegian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +312

    Watching this for the eleventy-seventh time. This is a masterpiece. You deserve your own cable show. I like how you got the kids in there banging away. Thanks man, we Midwest guys have the answers I think. Well, I don't but you...do...

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      thank you sir - really appreciate that!

    • @mr.iowegian
      @mr.iowegian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @jackson meads Just an expression brother...

    • @MegaBaker123
      @MegaBaker123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right!! 😎

    • @jimcatanzaro7808
      @jimcatanzaro7808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don’t know how you have the energy working on so many of these cars
      I know you work a million times harder on these things when the camera is off and the planing and recording and editing I would be too overwhelmed lol you are a true American creative and inspiring great work ethics with a great sense of humor one of favorite channels i found your 80s camaro you fixed up I have a 1984 berlinetta 305 very nice shape just needs a good 100 dollar paint job

    • @cody41895
      @cody41895 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@toomanyhobbies2011 and now he has a TV show that was actually good.

  • @jamesgarvey8402
    @jamesgarvey8402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Look at you young skinny buck! Great videos even back then.

  • @justinolsen9284
    @justinolsen9284 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You have certainly come a long way from wrenching on these in your home garage. Very humble beginnings, you deserve all the success you now have good sir!

  • @go_rizzo_grow
    @go_rizzo_grow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    It's funny to see how the Derek-isms have evolved throughout the years.

    • @jrkbgk1111
      @jrkbgk1111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was just thinking the same thing 😂 also he looks like a baby here for some reason 😂

    • @B33rsauce
      @B33rsauce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jrkbgk1111 a fella's beard hadn't grown in give him a break lol

    • @jrkbgk1111
      @jrkbgk1111 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@B33rsauce I know lol, it's just crazy to see him so young looking lol

    • @johnathancolegrove1308
      @johnathancolegrove1308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not being mean but it's definitely because of the bit of weight a guy put on

    • @matthewfenton8775
      @matthewfenton8775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@johnathancolegrove1308 agreed. But he’s more relatable when he’s like he is now. For me anyway lol. I used to be skinny then the dad bod came in prematurely lol

  • @josephdeffendoll3056
    @josephdeffendoll3056 5 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    I worked with my dad on cars and trucks. We always had fun. Great memories for your boys. You're a good dad.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Thanks Joseph, really appreciate that! Hope to keep the culture alive!

    • @erichite4871
      @erichite4871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yep I was gonna say the same thing. Many fond memories of wrenching on a 1979 Triumph TR7 and a 1963 Dodge with my dad. I'm only 22 so its good to see some kids even younger getting exposed to these awesome machines.

    • @benjwigg
      @benjwigg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Was about to say how nice it is to see a father working on something with his boys, but here it is pinned :)

    • @deonmackey740
      @deonmackey740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      hey brother love your content man, love how you include your family in the lifestyle to, because of your show, you've inspired an island boy to love the car hobby even more, much love brother!!! #i'llbedipt

    • @ramongonzalez2112
      @ramongonzalez2112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beautiful!👏

  • @jeffreykurth2703
    @jeffreykurth2703 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I finally caught the 57 Chevrolet build for the burn out in the intros! Look how far a guy has come. Home garage, to shop, and now multiple lifts in a different state. What a natural talent.

    • @redwinstead7873
      @redwinstead7873 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too I have been trying to find this video ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @speedybuggy1677
    @speedybuggy1677 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the best working on old school American made car and truck looks great 👍👍👍👍👍 I give you five star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love to see your videos they're great 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @mWaffen
    @mWaffen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    As a Grandfather, I say: Great to have the kids right by your side!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Trying to keep the culture alive!

    • @Ray-gw4ll
      @Ray-gw4ll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Iam a grandpa too, write now me and my 2 sons are working on restoring a 1972 Chevy El Camino and we also include my granddaughters, LOTS OF FUN.

  • @unstablebobgable
    @unstablebobgable ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Derek is what makes America great!

  • @markmccabe934
    @markmccabe934 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's great watching the munchkins chipping in... Wow they're young!

  • @denjhill
    @denjhill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Watching this in Dec 2020 about a year from when it debuted. Wow, have your video production skills improved. And, clearly in that time you have also created your own unique video personality which is obviously a hit.

    • @idokerpel5840
      @idokerpel5840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A good man has found his place by the grace of God. And the Vise Grip Garage has obviously been good to him and his family. And we're grateful.

  • @digdugbingo
    @digdugbingo 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Derek, you're a good man for teaching you're kids how to work on Cars

  • @rrmorris67
    @rrmorris67 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I envy that kid. He is growing up with great experiences, memories and knowledge

  • @konnorchupp3885
    @konnorchupp3885 ปีที่แล้ว

    This randomly showed up in my recommended, and I’m here for it. Been here for years but never saw this early one!

  • @3653-w2s
    @3653-w2s 5 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Got you real good helpers there nothing better than to get them involved

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      They do pretty dang good!

    • @gertraba4484
      @gertraba4484 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ViceGripGarage start em out young and later in life they ap-preciate the efforts of their hard work

    • @shartne
      @shartne 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gertraba4484 Yeah I have a lot of great memories of my dad working on cars with me in the garage.

    • @louishall5521
      @louishall5521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Warms my heart ❤️!

  • @chriskibler7998
    @chriskibler7998 ปีที่แล้ว

    I much prefer the long videos that I watched in the past. I learned a thing a thing or twelve. The humor was a welcome addition to the auto videos I've seen in the past

  • @user-tf5ev7gj8g
    @user-tf5ev7gj8g 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i love that you get your kids to help you work on your projects. not only will it teach them mechanics, you're bonding as a family. it's something you'll all remember forever. it makes me happy to see stuff like that. i love this channel, man.

  • @MrBillsfishin
    @MrBillsfishin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Found your channel a couple of days ago and now on a mission to find and watch all of your videos. You are a blast to watch. A ton of fun. Extremely knowledgeable and the ultimate smartass a great combination that doesn't take yourself way to seriously, a wonderfully refreshing series. Thank you.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      thank you Bill happy you found the channel

    • @timtanner2653
      @timtanner2653 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Bill elrod. I just found this guy and i been watching all his videos too and love the people that comment and the fact that he spends time with wife and kids as a family hobby. Way to go Derrick. Keep it going. One day i would like to send you a car to work on. It would be donating to your kids to do them selves.

    • @mobes329
      @mobes329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I found VGG as a you tube recommended video since I am a car guy. The first episode I seen was Rocky the 69 Chevelle. 😀

    • @On_E_Garage
      @On_E_Garage 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I am sure it was the 119 paint job I first saw, then it was pulling the old f100 out of the field, the first f100, then I went on to watch the Lesabre revival, brown sugar and then the Betty White revival

    • @MrBillsfishin
      @MrBillsfishin 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@On_E_Garage weird that it has been over 5 years now. Wow. Thx for all the great content Derek and family.

  • @puppycat65481
    @puppycat65481 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Your son's gonna be an awesome mechanic when he grows up because of awesome fathering.

  • @moldingpro7208
    @moldingpro7208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    You are an awesome dad.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

  • @jerrycraig6522
    @jerrycraig6522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Just watched again for the 5th or 6th time, that engine looks really good, and seeing how far you've come from the 57 to "independence" is great, congratulations Derek you deserve it all, very entertaining AND informative channel, so glad I stumbled on your amazing family, MERICA!!!

  • @somebodywatchin
    @somebodywatchin ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this car! Congrats on the revival altho she’s gone. Had hoped to see more of her.

  • @mcfuller5020
    @mcfuller5020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I wish more parents would teach their children invaluable skills, simple adda boy to you sir.

  • @joeleininger1617
    @joeleininger1617 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watched this for the 8th..nope 20th time, love how Derek and this channel has evolved🤘🇱🇷

  • @miztatone918
    @miztatone918 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I like how you leave the soul of an old car intact. Sometimes it doesn't have to be perfect. The character and history are what makes em beautiful I think. Good job bud 👌

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you, appreciate it

    • @MegaBaker123
      @MegaBaker123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is what I was attempting to say in my comment, well put...

    • @miztatone918
      @miztatone918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MegaBaker123 thank you .

  • @alexandercardoso8216
    @alexandercardoso8216 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    57 Chevy is one of my favorites

  • @charlesmiller7139
    @charlesmiller7139 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't remember how i stumbled across your channel, but the way you approach things is just great. Love that you rescued my dream car and breathed life back into it. As we all know, they don't make em like that anymore. Keep up the fantastic work!

  • @danielleech1988
    @danielleech1988 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to come back to watch this one every once in a while, you've come a long way but this episode has something special.

  • @Træfisk
    @Træfisk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    20$ say someone picked all the front trim off for a 2 door, glad to see someone saving a 4 door!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Quite possibly! Thanks for watching.

    • @lobmin
      @lobmin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      A wise man once said....If you're counting doors, you're not a real car guy.

    • @dangatto8666
      @dangatto8666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My experience is that a two door is about a 5" longer in width that than the 4 door width. Just gave them more room to climb in the back seat.

  • @mikewalker68
    @mikewalker68 ปีที่แล้ว

    Caught your series on Netflix so I'm back engineering and rebuilding my knowledge....ssst sst... so i found you here based on the mention in one of the Netflix episodes. thanks for making these. Great sense of humour, amazing work all round. Watching in the UK. 😊

  • @Grumpy1001
    @Grumpy1001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love what you do and it’s great to see you involving your kids and passing on your knowledge.

  • @matthewculver9667
    @matthewculver9667 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You’ve come a long way Derek. Thank you for the entertainment.

  • @natevanlandingham1945
    @natevanlandingham1945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Wow the channel sure has changed. I like the comedic tone that you use today. More enthusiastic, and way more jokes. These are good too.

    • @floppyseizure8615
      @floppyseizure8615 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I noticed that too. He was a lot skinnier too!

  • @timothymercer3526
    @timothymercer3526 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Booootiful I will take two ! Way to go getting the kids to help when the car eventually ends up in the scrap heap you will still have the priceless memories of wrenching with your kids and believe me they won't forget it either. My pops and I used to wrench on whatever model Catalina he happened to own and he taught me more in the shade of that weeping willow tree he parked under than I ever learned in school. You are a uncommonly wise and very Blessed person. As my Dad would say ya got lots of Asphalt and blister sense. Keep making videos!

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing to see how much your videos have advanced and how much your humor has grown since the beginning great work Derek 💪doing amazing work @ViceGripGarage

  • @kevinvremanconstruction5845
    @kevinvremanconstruction5845 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Must be cool to go back through this footage and see how much your kids have grown. Great video, Derek and Jessica! From a Canadadian.

  • @michaelhonold694
    @michaelhonold694 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Best quote ever: "After about 15 minutes and a sledgehammer, NOW they are."

  • @duncanscott8368
    @duncanscott8368 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best site I've seen on youtube for starting old cars rather than replace and install with new parts you dont disturb the old parts and get it running!Hats off to you!

  • @Texas-Chris
    @Texas-Chris 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It was really cool to see your boys working with you on this one Derek!! Love Vice Grip Garage!!

  • @arkyandy9612
    @arkyandy9612 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A fella knows just about everything on them older cars and trucks. Love the no bs approach

  • @SpyderGarage
    @SpyderGarage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just catching up on all your episodes. Loved this one particularly because you had your sons helping you in the garage. That's pretty near and dear to my heart. Good job, Dad!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you sir! Thanks for watching 👊

  • @maryormond7831
    @maryormond7831 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been following you so long, I’m watching the series as a rerun 😂

  • @huntsman5226
    @huntsman5226 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Glad you are keeping it like it is it's a lot more fun that way

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gotta like the factory/sleeper look!

  • @noahdupont8440
    @noahdupont8440 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Today we have plastic,fiberglass cars, be proud cuz you just restored a true to its core AUTOMOBILE.NICE!

  • @andrewbartleman9169
    @andrewbartleman9169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Funny seeing how much you have changed in 1 year. You sound completely different now lol

    • @HandTightGarage
      @HandTightGarage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      No kidding. Dad bod activated.

    • @SylasG
      @SylasG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He's developed an on screen character and nothing wrong with that.

  • @rs2mike
    @rs2mike ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun to go back and watch then old episodes and see how the channel has evolved. Kids look so young😂. You have definitely gotten more comfortable over the years working in front of a camera. Lifetime follower!

  • @JonathanO711
    @JonathanO711 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Awesone father and son time

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Best time spent! We're picking up a 64 C10 tomorrow.

  • @stevejenkins9984
    @stevejenkins9984 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see where u come from brother and u getting the family involved! That's where I wanna be soon and it gives me ambitions for the big iron garage saving classic rides! God bless!

  • @johndengler4595
    @johndengler4595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nice wheels and exhaust!! Glad you are teaching the young one!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! Thank you for watching appreciate the support. Please subscribe and share if you can find the time!

  • @jesseparkhurst3037
    @jesseparkhurst3037 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like seeing junk come to life. Not every car has to be a show car to be fun. Its awesome seeing your kids working with their hands to make something cool, and not playing on a phone. Keep it up.

  • @bigdaddydellnunya5830
    @bigdaddydellnunya5830 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Hey man I really dig you are doing this with your boy the positive affects in his life from time spent doing stuff is immeasurable wish my dad was around to do shit like this maybe I wouldn't have turned into a fellon lol

  • @nathanielbarbeau4821
    @nathanielbarbeau4821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have officially seen all of the videos involved in the intro.

  • @kanadianbacon7733
    @kanadianbacon7733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    >Luv the green toboggan used fer yer 'cheque~list',
    Lol!

  • @hammerandsawcustoms
    @hammerandsawcustoms 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Neighbor, my dad had a old rusty white and root beer colored 57 Chevy with a pic of me chewing on a greasy wheel bearing as a baby, so lots of good memories came back watching you and your boy work on this. Thanks!!!

  • @bradd528
    @bradd528 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Feel like we need to start a go fund me page so a guy can get himself a car lift 3000 in that there shop!

  • @rina5221
    @rina5221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As someone who has no experience with even maintaining let alone fixing or customizing cars but loves everything about this, you are an inspiration. It's always easy to watch some high budgest stuff and be like "wow, they threw a demon engine into a miata" but watching you literally resurrect cars that haven't been running for like two of my lifetimes is the best car mechanic content I could ever ask for.

    • @opera93
      @opera93 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, interestingly, I am about the same: esp. now: Downsized TOTALLY,relocated to,HELENA Valley, MT, : and 74 Th Birthday coming soon…….But, learning *& ideas here with VICEGRIP….,!

  • @Adamdub612
    @Adamdub612 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Holy piss i like that car!!! A lil dirty but runs better then 75% of the cars on the road this exact min. Thanks 4 this video

  • @StapleCactus
    @StapleCactus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've got my dad's 57 which is in pretty much the exact same state as this one that we haven't had the time to work on since he passed 20 years ago (oh wow... 20 years...). We also have a 57 station wagon with the same salmon pink factory paint my dad bought for parts that we've decided needs to be saved as well. So we bought a third 57 for parts and it's been sitting with the others. So nice to see you working on this.

  • @TVMii
    @TVMii 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Way to go boys!

  • @fredbowles4721
    @fredbowles4721 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been binge watching a fella... and a guy can't get enough. Thanks Derek for preserving history like you do. An American appreciates it.

  • @ivorwm2291
    @ivorwm2291 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It was originally a 6 cylinder. It doesn't have the "v" on the hood or trunk. I learned from my father. I had a 1956 210 4 door. My dad taught me how to repair everything. Carbs are still a mystery. LOL

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Carbs can sure be a little tricky! Thanks for watching!

    • @graymodeler
      @graymodeler 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The 6 had the radiator in front of the support since it was longer. We had to move mine to the rear with a couple of straps since it overheated. The original front motor mounts had to be shifted back to the rear holes for a v8. Also, the bell housing was different for a 6 to v8 swap.

  • @larrypaulsr.5346
    @larrypaulsr.5346 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see your early videosKooll.

  • @acb6256
    @acb6256 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    "After about 15 minutes and a sledgehammer, now they are. I mean, they fit like factory" Do you stand in for Clint Eastwood in your spare time? Love the vids.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha...!!! Thanks for watching Andrew!!

  • @martytruelove5026
    @martytruelove5026 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those two little men you have helping you would make you the luckiest man on the internet.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They're what I work my ass off for - hopefully they'll remember all this!

  • @shitbox7413
    @shitbox7413 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love it! 👍🏻

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching- hit up the playlist👌

    • @joshsummers8606
      @joshsummers8606 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ViceGripGarage the car that you have is a 1957 Chevrolet 210 not a Bel Air you can tell by the trim on the outside of the car.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Correct! No inserts or gold emblems. Learned a little more after this was filmed🤘 This is why I do this, a lot of fun and education!

  • @jlc928
    @jlc928 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love to see the boys involved!

  • @tomperkins5657
    @tomperkins5657 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "-6000º out..." I coulda sworn I saw ice in your liquid refreshment.

  • @noahcalder7566
    @noahcalder7566 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome you have the kids involved a bit! I couldn’t get enough of this shit when I was younger!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They enjoy it. Thanks for watching Noah!

  • @robertharrier3622
    @robertharrier3622 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can’t believe you found that in a yard

  • @henrymorin3684
    @henrymorin3684 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    most unique and skilled mechanic ...fing love vgg .....t.v. show worthy ...give this guy a show..

  • @jamesbond9873
    @jamesbond9873 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    -6000 boy I thought living in Canada was cold.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Haha.. 🤣🤘

    • @dalenielsen7054
      @dalenielsen7054 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Turkey Man that’s Fahrenheit so NOT that bad. 😂👌

    • @kennethstephens8046
      @kennethstephens8046 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dale Nielsen but -6000 Fahrenheit is colder than -6000 C

  • @HS0ZBG
    @HS0ZBG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gail & I are regular viewers of Vice Grip Garage. We are sixty I nine years old and like your family friendly descriptions.

  • @earlinggarrison2526
    @earlinggarrison2526 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    90,000 views w/ 30,000 subscribers.

  • @swissarmychainsawadams9541
    @swissarmychainsawadams9541 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I was that boys age, I was bitten by the 57 chevy bug. So, 40 years later I can tell you that color is called "Canyon Coral" with a "India Ivory" top. And yes, it was all about bonding with my Dad, and something I do with my 10 year old today!
    Good on you, and thanks for the videos!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you sir, great to see other 57 fans out there

    • @williamadams4044
      @williamadams4044 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      My stepdad owned a 57 Chevy Bel Air 4 door when he married my mom. He had 1 son, she had 1 son and 2 girls, they had 1 son. With five of his, mine, and ours combined the much beloved root beer colored 57 Chevy was replaced with a humongous station wagon that had a rear facing back seat that folded down flat, and had a rear gate that you could raise and lower the window. With three row seating, the car was big enough to have its own zipcode, plus faux woodburl paneling to make it look classy. Wouldn't you know it, but that is the vehicle I learned to drive a car in during the mid 70's. It was white, so we called it the great white buffalo. I bought a 69 Impala 2 door coupe with the 396 big block motor, turbo 400 automatic transmission, and a positrac rear end. A pale green with a white vinyl top. What was the official factory name for that root beer colored paint? Or the pale green paint for my Impala? It had some fading of the paint so I am guessing. I loved that car. Thanks for any info you can provide.

    • @swissarmychainsaw
      @swissarmychainsaw 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@williamadams4044 Sierra Gold. www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=sierra+gold+57+chevy

  • @kinzieconrad105
    @kinzieconrad105 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Got spare instrument clusters if you need .

  • @707Jeep
    @707Jeep 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you inspire this old north dakota boy Derek. you remind of the old guys out on the farm. Thanks

  • @MegaBaker123
    @MegaBaker123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is way too cool.. I like that you left it looking rough an rugged looking as you said that's what you love and wanted...

  • @mcintirefamily
    @mcintirefamily 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😲😲😲😲I have been watching your present videos for about 6 months and decided to binge watch starting with your first video and can’t believe how different you looked then and how you’ve progressed over the years. I’m mind blown lol You and your family are awesome. Keep on keepin on my friend. God Bless

  • @patalexander3702
    @patalexander3702 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Over the last couple months I have been thinking , who does your voice sound like at different times. In this video I finally heard the voice on several occasions when you were talking. I noticed it when you were more serious and talking slowly! You sound like Clint Eastwood at certain times! Has anyone every told you that! I enjoy and learn much when I watch your videos here,! Thank you for posting your creativity with your mechanical abilities on these vehicles! It’s a joy to hear and watch you take a dead car and bring it back to life!

  • @donthewellguy
    @donthewellguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s amazing how big your children have gotten... These are the kinds of memories they’ll always have.... Working on something with dad...

  • @allanperryman388
    @allanperryman388 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work! Just awesome to see the family working together.

  • @naughtmeenaym869
    @naughtmeenaym869 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watched June 2023. Y'all please come back and watch these "old" vids. It's gotta help.

  • @walter2990
    @walter2990 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very late for posting this comment, but I laughed when I saw a Feller's welding burns on his ball cap! Been there, dun that too!
    Loved watching the younger version of the 2 oldest sons working with the "Old Man"!

  • @almonjacob3496
    @almonjacob3496 ปีที่แล้ว

    Derek, lots of things go right in your life, you have a beautiful wife and three great kids, everything else is just noise.

  • @raymondcoggins297
    @raymondcoggins297 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that you include your family with your builds

  • @rphe2829
    @rphe2829 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching the kids work with you

  • @MarkDavidBlack
    @MarkDavidBlack 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dad used to say..."well, that's good enough for the girls we go with". You would have liked him. Thanks for another awesome video.

  • @bryonensminger7462
    @bryonensminger7462 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Even if it don't run it looks good

  • @dasjuggernaut1
    @dasjuggernaut1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good to see the priorities are in order, burn outs and then seats and seat belts

  • @antoniobibik207
    @antoniobibik207 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m restoring a 57 Chevy 2dr hardtop bel air with my father my dad has owned 17 of them over the years beautiful cars there’s no other feeling in the world driving one

  • @mikemorrison281
    @mikemorrison281 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’d love to see a 457 pick up truck with the 292 flat head and the sides that I had more when I was in high school that my dad bought me and a tour of the rear ended rear end up in it I never got it fixed some of the biggest regrets in my life my dad‘s gone down and I can’t drive anymore I can’t see to drive anymore if you’ve got a whole 57 Ford pick up I love to see you bring it back to life at least hear it appreciate all your videos the humor and your knowledge base of allNo cars and trucks it’s a real pleasure to watch you work and listen to all the dad jokes thanks for all you do your kids are great by the way

  • @Jdelatore87
    @Jdelatore87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Going back and watching the oldies. Pretty good for a guy. You've came along way and you've really put the shine on your character. Keep it up man love it. 🤘🇺🇸🦅 Independence here we come.

  • @timbruce8188
    @timbruce8188 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Toward the end of the video I started seeing the self deprecating humor that your famous for. Nice work on this vehicle. Took it from junk to a gem.

  • @bgthemighty6714
    @bgthemighty6714 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This must be great for you. I was going back to the earlier videos you have on your channel and seeing how little your boys are and it reminded me of watching olds videos of my kids. Great memories.

  • @Dave1979z
    @Dave1979z 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn that budget build engine rocks! Hellyeah man! I just did my first build, 350 bored 040 over, Crane blue racer cam, Speed pro flat top pistons, 193 "vortex heads, Hooker competition headers, edelbrock performer intake, Holley 670 carb, Accel HEI distributor, wires, and plugs. Firing it up this week on the ground, got a 350 turbo trans to go with it, and putting it in an 82 Trans Am I picked up with a blown engine and trans.

  • @coryernewein
    @coryernewein 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My papa was rebuilding a 56 Belair with no window post in the centre. It was so open and cool, plus that robins egg blue with white accents really popped

  • @tomcole6981
    @tomcole6981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like a lot of others, I think it's great you teach your children about wrenching on vehicles and that you get the whole family involved.
    You're a knowledgeable and funny guy. Love watching VGG. Keep up the great work and a big hello from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

  • @byker4lyfe1
    @byker4lyfe1 ปีที่แล้ว

    That car looks and sounds so good great vid Derek

  • @1978JonBullock
    @1978JonBullock 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Came back in 2024 to rewatch.
    Vicegripgarage now has millions of followers all over the world which is pretty neat.

  • @josephdalessio4510
    @josephdalessio4510 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re boy’s are so lucky. I had to lean everything on my own. What a fantastic dad.