Derek you're a godsend. Because of you I got out of my slump, boosted my confidence, and even got myself a '74 Lincoln mk IV that I'm currently restoring
A feller’s got to say, your kindness is only exceeded by your humbleness. Shared your channel with my brother who’s been struggling with cancer for the past 2 years. He’s addicted to your channel, you have brought a lot of laughter on days he really needed it. Thank you Derrick.
Derek, your heart is in the right place. You keep your promises, leave the project better than you found it. And you have full respect for the story and the people behind the car.
One of the best things about Derek is that he truly cares about the car's history and always tries to retain the sentiment of the car by finding a proper new owner, as opposed to just flipping the cars to make a buck. Hell, he even takes a loss sometimes just to get the car into the hands of someone that really needs it. There's really not many ppl out there like Derek nowadays.
@@craigbielsky115 No doubt, especially since how much his channel has grown, but there are plenty of other guys out there that only care about making loot even after they've made it bigtime on YT. Derek seems to be the type of guy that won't forget where he came from. Although, money has a way of changing ppl and almost nobody is immune to that. Hopefully he stays true to himself. Seems like the type of guy that will. Time will tell though.
If you ever have a bad day and you need to laugh your ass off just watch Derek. He should seriously do stand-up comedy just explaining his barn finds and sight unseen's... it would be comedic gold
Applies to soooo much life. "help me understand"....wives......politics......finances......nature.......everything. I'd buy 3 in every color, 10 if they are plaid.
Hey Derek, it's an '84 Cameroon, fer Chris sake! There's not much you can do for it, on the cheap. I had a '70 Cameroon that I drove into the ground, then traded it to my roommate, for his '67 Dodge Dart GT, with a 225 Slant Six. Best trade I ever, ever made! No joke.
I’ve been waiting for more junkyard finds . All of you tube can shut down and leave VPG . My little girls love the sparkalaters.. it’s the best . There’s a 98.2 percent chance of re watching all of the uploads
This is such a good man. I enjoy all of the content that Derek makes on this channel. Warms your heart hearing the way he really cares about the family of the guy that this camaro previously belonged to. What a gentleman! Fred
Man,how I envy this man.He is living the life I always dreamed of! Burnouts,Drifts, Bringing old cars back to life and getting to drive them! I live my dream through your videos,I salute you sir!
i was just starting out as a mechanic in the early 80's. that spaghetti monster of a wiring/vacuum hose clusterfuck on these things engines to meet the emission requirements was a nightmare you wished you could wake up from, but freddie wouldn't let you.
I started as a mechanic in the late '80s when these things were getting divorced from the dealer, and then had 80k miles on 'em so the vac lines were rotting away, if they hadn't already been butchered by some yahoo trying to bypass the emissions equipment "for more power."
Did they have the silly chip-in-key security system that didn't work in '84? My '89 did, until the first time it broke and the service manager at the dealer performed a warranty repair by deleting it outright. :)
@@ZGryphon thankfully, i never had to work on one of those first gen key chip cars. i worked at used car lots mostly until i opened my own shop. then i realized i could earn more as a carpenter and have less stress, so i switched to building things and only repaired vehicles as a side gig. wood will always be wood, it doesn't completely change every 6-10 years like vehicles do. to be a tech now you almost have to have an electrical engineering degree to keep up with them. it used to be you could listen to them run and figure out what was wrong. now you have to own thousands of dollars worth of scan tools in addition to the tens of thousands in hand tools just to ask the multiple onboard computers what is wrong before you can fix them. that's why i have to give it to wes' generation for sticking with it. a lot of old timers like me are retiring from the business because of the stress from the way things are now. i spent 5k on school, and 8 years as a tech, then 4 years learning carpentry and 24 years on my own, and don't regret it for a second.
You for years have gotten more done with less than I literally have ever seen. You've hammered out most of these projects without a lift(until recently) or running freaking water....well done, and I'm sure you've inspired many others to get to work even if they don't have a bunch of fancy equipment.
I worked at a body shop for several years, i knew what i was doing and did a pretty fair job. Let someone ask me how to do it, or explain, never was good at explaining how to do, or why i was doing it i just could do it. So, now i listen to you, explaining what you are doing, why you are doing it, based on what the paint process on the car is. i learned all over again. If i didn't know how, after listening to you, i would have been able to tackle the project, with a better understanding, You are great at explaining to a guy, i always learn something from a guy who can explain everything simply, and to the point, with out wasted words or boring, you are far from boring my friend...Thanks again Derek.
Exactly. I was just explaining to a friend the other day that I've had so many good cars... 'yota lost all compression - driveway! Volvo dun a no spark - driveway! Chrysler ran out of fuel despite gauge indicating 1/3 - driveway! French MPV fully siezed EPB - driveway! How can you be mad even. All of them made it home.
GMC mini van 300,000 plus miles I was living on a main road turn into my driveway rear end becomes unshackled it slide out pass rear bumper. Driveshaft and body hits the ground. Great Car.
This was done in Minnesota before they moved to Tennessee. Missed this one . Not a car gal but he gives information in such a way that I can get helps for me and I can surprise those relatives that think that I am in capable of helping them. Thank you, Derek. Blessed and Prayers to you n your family.
Ps that extra info drives one of my Grandson nuts, sorry to say he is not acceptable to listening to old Grandma, will try to work with the info but never accept that G’ma gave him the way.
My old man restored 55-57 chevys when I was growing up. I spent so much time sanding and replacing panels growing up that as an adult I despise body work lol
As a thirdgen owner who gets motivated to go to my garage and have some cold snacks and finish the project, this video is my favorite! Watching you look at all that mess under the hood was like watching myself open the hood after 10 years of letting my project sit. Thanks!
What do you have? I'm a 3rd gen owner myself😆 I have an 89 IROC-Z Z-28. Cherry red, T-tops, 305 TPI, 5 speed manual. It's still in very good factory condition. Runs good, but a few little minor things needs repair like A/C, rear hatchback latch, radio. The interior is in good condition, seats not torn or worn, floorboard carpet might have a couple little black stains, but that's it, no rips. Over all very good condition, T-tops don't leak, still drive it often, when we don't have alot of snow🤣🤣
I've had 4 3rd Gen Camaro's, and I'm currently restoring an 85, and you're absolutely right. That is the cleanest interior in a 3rd Gen that I have ever seen. Most dashes are all busted up, front seats worn-out, and back seats are faded. Very good find and awesome video.
You're going to clean it up fix the engine plus all the work you've already done just because you promised it to the people you got it off of your an honest honorable man hard to find that anymore..👍👍
A college mate of mine from 1983 showed up in a brand new one of these - same year and in brown as I recall. You did a nice job improving the look of this.
I have to thank you. I've been working on the electrical system on my 1988 Foretravel Grand Villa for days and it was because of watching your videos that I was able to persevere through the challenges. I was in waaay over my head when I bought this, my first RV, but I'm learning and today my CAT engine fired right up. You really helped me Derrick, that's why I subscribed; that, and I love the show.
I recently bought an ‘84 Camaro as a project car & your video was very helpful, gave me lots of insight as to what I should do & where I should start. Thank you!!
One of these days he’s gonna say “I wonder what Garth Brooks is doing today” and then Garth Brooks or whoever is gonna walk around the corner and make a cameo!!
Being a child of the 80's, I love the 3rd Gen's. You did good and should be proud of yourself. Now I'm in search of an IROC (maybe a Berlinetta.....nah an IROC) to try to relive the part of my life that I don't remember so well. Thanks dude!
Nice job! My first car was a '89 Toyota Supra twin cam turbo inline hemi six I believe. $153 car payment $176 insurance payment. They were right for an 18 year old SMH... "Great" lol. I may or may not have overheated it at 143 mph on my way to a Ball State party one evening when I was 19 in Indiana. I sold it to a coworker but he got drunk and wrecked it right before I was going to buy it back unfortunately. They were cool cars! You could abuse them and they just kept going. It's always fun getting sideways.
Easily, one of my favorite videos of yours! I don't know what I appreciate more, your encyclopedia-like knowledge of all things automotive, or your editing skills. Watching this 35 minutes video felt like it was 5 minutes long! Completely lost track of time, it was that good.
The first episode I ever watched on the channel was the first one of this car. I’ve started restoring my ‘86 so this one is a little more special for me. Great job!
Hi derek,my name is brian,I'm an arizona native,native american,"navajo",I admire ur work,u make everything look sooo easy,I'm learning a little from u,this is a good learning tool,ur the best teacher I've ever had,u deserve a box of good apples,keep it up derek,good job,have a great day
I think it’s a testament to your dedication to the ppl you do business with that you went above and beyond on this for the previous owner and at a loss to you.
You are 10x smarter than you put on. I went through automotive school when these came out. We hated them....... Excellent diagnosis and repair on the carb. Also, much respect to your integrity. Continuing to go farther than you needed to loosing money in the process. Respect.
Growing up my pops owned 4 mid 80's firebirds and 2 mid 80's camaros. My favorite was his 84 formula 350. This video brought back so many childhood memories.
And to those people who gave a thumbs down, you need to get a sense of humor, and let go of those things that forbid you to laugh and enjoy life. if i am wrong, "Help Me Understand!" as Derek would say!
That's the truth. If I'm having a not so well day, this is one of my main go to channels because I know he's going to say or do something crazy. When I first started watching him seems for ever ago, I thought he was really like that until the little things he started doing told me this man ain't no dumbass and sorry Derrick but your wife is gorgeous and a woman of that caliber would be with a moron.
Derek I just saw a video where you were at Bagota Texas 12 miles up the road from Hagansport Cemetery where both my Parents and all my kin folk are buried. Wish I had known you was there because I've been watching your videos for a long time. I'm a disabled Vietnam veteran and that keeps me intertained and still pick up new ideas.
I had an '84 Camaro for my first car. Brings back memories watching this video. Also had a hood propellator similar to the one you are using lol. Mine was painted Metallic Silver.
More proof you are the man to watch on the TH-cams. Any guy could just have never showed the car again and sold it off "as is" and claimed you kept your word, but that's just not the VGG way. Much respect from Iowa! Also, since this is no Iroc-z or anything, I think the louvers do the car good. Being a base model there isnt much happening the rear, that and it covers the giant 3rd gen rear window 👌
My most funnest channel for adventures in rust, dust, fumes, and fixings. Thank you Derek for being such a good teacher, you did know yer a good teacher yes? You have great heart and I hope at least a few of the young fellers out there can carry on in such style. Cheers from the great PNW Canada matey!
Now this here video is 2 years old when he was in his old shop, fast fwd to today, the video has over a million views and now VGG is on top of the heap and steady growing, 3 cheers to the whole Bieri family 🍻🍻
So underrated. 3rd gen was born in the wrong time .. it had such a good feel and suspension ( for it's time) if you get 1 without rust ( not a bunch ) and throw in an LS 3 .. and some bolt on's upgrade the suspension.. the thing is a monster ... 3,200 lbs of t-top glory and you will never not have a smile when you are in it or hear it .. if you didn't figure out I love them .. and I'm in my 1st project for 1 .. my 1st car was a 82 with a 350 ... I never stopped loving them and now I have her back #forlife #3rdgen
Far out! Recently (last couple of weeks) used Dupli Color Rust Fix on a car that had been sitting outside in the elements for way too long. When I bought the can, I checked the label for and useful information and noted it was made in the USA. So I knew it would work. And blow me down, here is Derek using the same product! That gives me more confidence! And I am on the other side of the planet...
Best automotive content creator on youtube right here
Thanks Ross 🤟
Best by far
He's right Derek
Guys got a guy laughing 97.3 of the time Moses sandals guys funny!!!
Damn straight
The fact that you’re a genius playing dumb is my literal favorite part about this whole thing. I’m gonna be a lifetime subscriber!
Derek you're a godsend. Because of you I got out of my slump, boosted my confidence, and even got myself a '74 Lincoln mk IV that I'm currently restoring
Nice car
You fkn goo baby!!! Nice onee
460?
Hows that resto goin?
A feller’s got to say, your kindness is only exceeded by your humbleness. Shared your channel with my brother who’s been struggling with cancer for the past 2 years. He’s addicted to your channel, you have brought a lot of laughter on days he really needed it. Thank you Derrick.
🙏🙏 thanks for watching, and please tell your brother thanks as well - an we're sending a prayer for him!
@@ViceGripGarage Thank You Derrick, I will let him know.
Brought tears to my eyes, prayers for you brother.
@@chrismadsen6643 thank you for your kind words
@@chrismadsen6643 Me too.
Derrick is as he appears login life and the Lord.😇😇😇
Derek, your heart is in the right place. You keep your promises, leave the project better than you found it. And you have full respect for the story and the people behind the car.
Agreed.
One of the best things about Derek is that he truly cares about the car's history and always tries to retain the sentiment of the car by finding a proper new owner, as opposed to just flipping the cars to make a buck. Hell, he even takes a loss sometimes just to get the car into the hands of someone that really needs it. There's really not many ppl out there like Derek nowadays.
@@saganworshipper6062 HE MAKES IT ALL UP WITH THE CHANNEL BOYS.... THE CONTENT PAYS HIM BACK...LOL .....
@@craigbielsky115 No doubt, especially since how much his channel has grown, but there are plenty of other guys out there that only care about making loot even after they've made it bigtime on YT. Derek seems to be the type of guy that won't forget where he came from. Although, money has a way of changing ppl and almost nobody is immune to that. Hopefully he stays true to himself. Seems like the type of guy that will. Time will tell though.
Yes, VGG understands
His montage at 15:47 is pure TH-cam comedy gold!
“Top of the carb’s off. Real easy. Just a couple of screws” 😂😂😂
When a fella is feeling bad, VGG and Derrick always manages to cheer him up
The Black Sabbath finish really tipped the scales on this one. well done!
A guy might have expected RATT, but I can see the alternative.
"And to the new owner I left you one more present in the cassette player...a little bit of Black Sabath". Best gift a guy could leave a feller.
What album?
Derrick out here whipping up more new content per week than Discovery
👊👊🎬🔨
More, but more importantly, BETTER.
More and more betterer content.
Wouldn’t surprise me a bit if a major cable network picked him up. Would be neat to see, but somehow sad too.
The only way Discovery would have some good shows would be a Vice Grip Garage Live Show. I would not be opposed to the idea.
"I want them audited. I said it, I'm not taking it back. Full on Audited!" I am dying over here.
If you ever have a bad day and you need to laugh your ass off just watch Derek. He should seriously do stand-up comedy just explaining his barn finds and sight unseen's... it would be comedic gold
I lost it right there! Soda out the nose lost it!
Yep! I totally lost it. Came immediately to the comments looking for this!
I always said they should have been taken out behind the woodshed. but yeah an audit is better.
@@scottinWV I have watched that scene tons of time now and i crack up every time.
"I'm Derek, welcome to the best damn TH-cam channel ever."
"Like holding 2 Beers while walking down stadium stairs advanced” that’s... that’s pretty advanced, I ain’t goin’ to lie.
I practically died laughing once he layed out that quip!
Kiiiiiiiby Puckett!!!
You need some “help me understand” shirts or hats etc. I’d be first in line for one
Yes yes yes.
Great idea
I mentioned that to Derrik before but didn't hear back.
I'd buy one too 😂
Applies to soooo much life. "help me understand"....wives......politics......finances......nature.......everything. I'd buy 3 in every color, 10 if they are plaid.
For sure. One of my favorite of his quips.
Hey Derek, it's an '84 Cameroon, fer Chris sake! There's not much you can do for it, on the cheap.
I had a '70 Cameroon that I drove into the ground, then traded it to my roommate, for his '67 Dodge Dart GT, with a 225 Slant Six. Best trade I ever, ever made! No joke.
Loved the 80’s theme music after cleaning it up. Good fit for it.
Found this channel two weeks ago and binge watched all episodes. Probably been on TH-cam way too much. Perfect!
Thanks for watching
I’ve been waiting for more junkyard finds . All of you tube can shut down and leave VPG . My little girls love the sparkalaters.. it’s the best . There’s a 98.2 percent chance of re watching all of the uploads
I did the same like 6 months ago lol. A guy had to get caught up
I was hoping to find out what Mark Chesnutt was doing today too, I watched to the end... but nope
I'm with you Nickke, I've binged 95.5823% of the content. Craving more!!!!
"pretty advanced, im talking two beers going down stadium stairs advanced." Exactly what i was thinking. You are golden brother.
This is such a good man. I enjoy all of the content that Derek makes on this channel. Warms your heart hearing the way he really cares about the family of the guy that this camaro previously belonged to. What a gentleman! Fred
I'm sure the subscriber who bought this car as-is was pleasantly surprised when he got this video notification! Keep up the good work.
I have an 85 T-Top with the same pattern interior just with red, gotta say the blue looks great too!
"Whatever now is plus more equals late tonight before tomorrow morning early" I know exactly what you mean... LOL
Loved this one
Iii 😃😃 i love your channels stay awesome 😃😃
Get on Timcast man, you need to set him straight.
Derek, you're a great guy. You stand by your word. Love your content. It's the best automotive show on TH-cam. Thank you and keep up the good work.
After about 13 minutes and 54 seconds of deliberation, I have decided this is the most informative and entertaining channel on TH-cam.
Man,how I envy this man.He is living the life I always dreamed of! Burnouts,Drifts, Bringing old cars back to life and getting to drive them! I live my dream through your videos,I salute you sir!
i was just starting out as a mechanic in the early 80's. that spaghetti monster of a wiring/vacuum hose clusterfuck on these things engines to meet the emission requirements was a nightmare you wished you could wake up from, but freddie wouldn't let you.
I started as a mechanic in the late '80s when these things were getting divorced from the dealer, and then had 80k miles on 'em so the vac lines were rotting away, if they hadn't already been butchered by some yahoo trying to bypass the emissions equipment "for more power."
Did they have the silly chip-in-key security system that didn't work in '84? My '89 did, until the first time it broke and the service manager at the dealer performed a warranty repair by deleting it outright. :)
@@ZGryphon thankfully, i never had to work on one of those first gen key chip cars. i worked at used car lots mostly until i opened my own shop. then i realized i could earn more as a carpenter and have less stress, so i switched to building things and only repaired vehicles as a side gig. wood will always be wood, it doesn't completely change every 6-10 years like vehicles do. to be a tech now you almost have to have an electrical engineering degree to keep up with them. it used to be you could listen to them run and figure out what was wrong. now you have to own thousands of dollars worth of scan tools in addition to the tens of thousands in hand tools just to ask the multiple onboard computers what is wrong before you can fix them. that's why i have to give it to wes' generation for sticking with it. a lot of old timers like me are retiring from the business because of the stress from the way things are now. i spent 5k on school, and 8 years as a tech, then 4 years learning carpentry and 24 years on my own, and don't regret it for a second.
You for years have gotten more done with less than I literally have ever seen. You've hammered out most of these projects without a lift(until recently) or running freaking water....well done, and I'm sure you've inspired many others to get to work even if they don't have a bunch of fancy equipment.
I loved the "Im Derek, and welcome to vice grip garage" Just adding that little pro intro makes it sound so pro my guy!!
Oh my god, when you crawled into that engine bay and just started digging into it, and all the words came out
Done that, then 3 days of tearing later... Where in the hades does that go????
Laughed my butt off. We've all been there and felt his pain.
brought back nightmares for me. How is anyone supposed to figure out where all those hoses go?
I worked at a body shop for several years, i knew what i was doing and did a pretty fair job. Let someone ask me how to do it, or explain, never was good at explaining how to do, or why i was doing it i just could do it. So, now i listen to you, explaining what you are doing, why you are doing it, based on what the paint process on the car is. i learned all over again. If i didn't know how, after listening to you, i would have been able to tackle the project, with a better understanding, You are great at explaining to a guy, i always learn something from a guy who can explain everything simply, and to the point, with out wasted words or boring, you are far from boring my friend...Thanks again Derek.
I hope everyone noticed the 80's like music for the final reveal. Nice touch.
loved it
That’s how I gauge if it’s a good car, if it breaks down in my driveway, it’s a good car. Anywhere else, bad car.
Exactly. I was just explaining to a friend the other day that I've had so many good cars... 'yota lost all compression - driveway! Volvo dun a no spark - driveway! Chrysler ran out of fuel despite gauge indicating 1/3 - driveway! French MPV fully siezed EPB - driveway! How can you be mad even. All of them made it home.
On my fourth Buick 3.8, rarely down, always in the driveway (crank sensor or ICM and go another 100K;)).
GMC mini van 300,000 plus miles I was living on a main road turn into my driveway rear end becomes unshackled it slide out pass rear bumper. Driveshaft and body hits the ground. Great Car.
@@cbdjoe3147 i have a 2003 bonneville SSEi, 1997 grand prix SE 3800, and a 2001 GTP grand prix. 3800 for the win
This was done in Minnesota before they moved to Tennessee. Missed this one . Not a car gal but he gives information in such a way that I can get helps for me and I can surprise those relatives that think that I am in capable of helping them. Thank you, Derek. Blessed and Prayers to you n your family.
Ps that extra info drives one of my Grandson nuts, sorry to say he is not acceptable to listening to old Grandma, will try to work with the info but never accept that G’ma gave him the way.
When you were trying to remove the carb LOL ! The content keeps getting better and better Derek, great job.
My old man restored 55-57 chevys when I was growing up. I spent so much time sanding and replacing panels growing up that as an adult I despise body work lol
But I'll bet you know how to do it proper and you can spot a quick fix from the street...
As a thirdgen owner who gets motivated to go to my garage and have some cold snacks and finish the project, this video is my favorite! Watching you look at all that mess under the hood was like watching myself open the hood after 10 years of letting my project sit. Thanks!
So true. Ive got a 91 sittin in my driveway that died about 2 years ago and everytime i look under the hood im like "...yea..😲"
What do you have?
I'm a 3rd gen owner myself😆
I have an 89 IROC-Z Z-28. Cherry red, T-tops, 305 TPI, 5 speed manual.
It's still in very good factory condition. Runs good, but a few little minor things needs repair like A/C, rear hatchback latch, radio. The interior is in good condition, seats not torn or worn, floorboard carpet might have a couple little black stains, but that's it, no rips. Over all very good condition, T-tops don't leak, still drive it often, when we don't have alot of snow🤣🤣
The "Confused Derek" rants in this video are all time epic.
"Is that pine", ting ting, "Bamboo" shake of head "my mistake" had me rolling 😂🤣😂🤣😁
That had me just bust to it was just so random
I've had 4 3rd Gen Camaro's, and I'm currently restoring an 85, and you're absolutely right. That is the cleanest interior in a 3rd Gen that I have ever seen. Most dashes are all busted up, front seats worn-out, and back seats are faded. Very good find and awesome video.
Someone just got themselves a great daily and a great reason to bring back the mullet. Also them louvres sure do save the interior from fading.
You're going to clean it up fix the engine plus all the work you've already done just because you promised it to the people you got it off of your an honest honorable man hard to find that anymore..👍👍
"Something blue?? That can't be good..." got me good
YAY SHE LIVES
I got a soft-spot for third-gens, not gonna lie.
"I'm Derek, welcome to Vice Grip Garage"... clicks LIKE right away!
A college mate of mine from 1983 showed up in a brand new one of these - same year and in brown as I recall. You did a nice job improving the look of this.
I can see myself working on a vehicle and contemplating, "I wonder what Derek at VGG is doin' today?"
“I want them audited” is gonna be my new threat
That made me laugh out loud 😂😂
I had to rewind it because I was laughing so hard I didn't hear what he said after that.
I'm 6'10 400 lbs and I ain't afraid of much but the top of the list is my exwife and the IRS
dude, I was dead when he said that
Excellent choice of background music...... makes a guy feel like he's in an episode of knight rider.....
I have to thank you. I've been working on the electrical system on my 1988 Foretravel Grand Villa for days and it was because of watching your videos that I was able to persevere through the challenges. I was in waaay over my head when I bought this, my first RV, but I'm learning and today my CAT engine fired right up. You really helped me Derrick, that's why I subscribed; that, and I love the show.
Thanks so much, glad it helped! Keep rockin!
"Whoever designed this... I want them AUDITED! There, I said it!" I just nearly lost my drink. Love it!
My cold snak hit the floor
"Is that Pine?"
Ting, ting
"Bamboo..... my mistake"
And that's when I spit my coffee out. Lol
I hope a guy got his digical garment cleaner 9000 to clean up the mess
I’ve drooled over these and the Trans Am since I was a kid in ‘84
I find myself watching some of your videos over and over again. They are that good. Thank you for the continued content!
15:45
_"tube technology"_ absolutely cracked me up lmao
I thought possibly the “give a little stretch, and a bend” from the last independence vidya might have been coincidence, but not any more baby!
I recently bought an ‘84 Camaro as a project car & your video was very helpful, gave me lots of insight as to what I should do & where I should start. Thank you!!
One of these days he’s gonna say “I wonder what Garth Brooks is doing today” and then Garth Brooks or whoever is gonna walk around the corner and make a cameo!!
Some guy has gotta make this happen!
And he'll be singing, "I wonder if he knows... What he's doing now..."
..or even a 'Camaro'....
"Thanks for letting me hide the bodies on your property!"
I wouldn't be surprised if he got his own show some day on Discovery or motortrend or some channel like that.
I learn something every time I watch AND Derek is so entertaining ! My wife even watches with me now. Date night with VGG !!
Being a child of the 80's, I love the 3rd Gen's. You did good and should be proud of yourself. Now I'm in search of an IROC (maybe a Berlinetta.....nah an IROC) to try to relive the part of my life that I don't remember so well. Thanks dude!
Haven't seen any content on this channel that I don't like...... Keep up the interesting projects!
84 Camaro brings back memories of the early 80's, kinda cool to see again. Cleaned up pretty good.
Nice job! My first car was a '89 Toyota Supra twin cam turbo inline hemi six I believe. $153 car payment $176 insurance payment. They were right for an 18 year old SMH... "Great" lol. I may or may not have overheated it at 143 mph on my way to a Ball State party one evening when I was 19 in Indiana. I sold it to a coworker but he got drunk and wrecked it right before I was going to buy it back unfortunately. They were cool cars! You could abuse them and they just kept going. It's always fun getting sideways.
Omg getting that fuelmakenerhappener off had me falling off my chair 😂✂️🪚🪓⚒️🔥🔧
That there cold open and transition to the intro is a keeper. "I'm Derek, welcome to Vice Grip Garage." 🤘
I thought that it was just me but that into just sounded right. Totally agree it’s a keeper!
Heck yeah, it fits.. keep it
Easily, one of my favorite videos of yours! I don't know what I appreciate more, your encyclopedia-like knowledge of all things automotive, or your editing skills. Watching this 35 minutes video felt like it was 5 minutes long! Completely lost track of time, it was that good.
Love how the music matches the car or the era.. Sounds like a propper car movie
The first episode I ever watched on the channel was the first one of this car. I’ve started restoring my ‘86 so this one is a little more special for me. Great job!
Hi derek,my name is brian,I'm an arizona native,native american,"navajo",I admire ur work,u make everything look sooo easy,I'm learning a little from u,this is a good learning tool,ur the best teacher I've ever had,u deserve a box of good apples,keep it up derek,good job,have a great day
"You're looking at the front quick and then your looking at those awesome rear ends", man, if that ain't the truth!
A guys not sure we were still talking about cars ...
“Let’s put that over there where I’ll remember it (tosses wing nut); nope”. Lol 😂. Such a great mechanic on youtube.
I think it’s a testament to your dedication to the ppl you do business with that you went above and beyond on this for the previous owner and at a loss to you.
Feels good in the ole tick-tocker.
Same feeling we all get when there is new VGG content. 🍻
“I wonder what mark chestnut is doing today” shit had me rolling😂😂😂😂
Well it's all over now and it sure is Mondaaaaaaaaayaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy...
You know you 'made it' when Derek is thinking what you are doing :)
@@judgegixxer Too hot to drink, too hot for golf. Let's watch VCG..
No kidding, how completely random was that?
For Derek? Not so random.
You are 10x smarter than you put on. I went through automotive school when these came out. We hated them....... Excellent diagnosis and repair on the carb. Also, much respect to your integrity. Continuing to go farther than you needed to loosing money in the process. Respect.
Wow the Camaro looks great Derek, amazing job.That previous owner would be proud mate .👍
Also, when do we get a tour of the whole collection that made the keepers list?
Growing up my pops owned 4 mid 80's firebirds and 2 mid 80's camaros. My favorite was his 84 formula 350. This video brought back so many childhood memories.
And to those people who gave a thumbs down, you need to get a sense of humor, and let go of those things that forbid you to laugh and enjoy life. if i am wrong, "Help Me Understand!" as Derek would say!
That's the truth. If I'm having a not so well day, this is one of my main go to channels because I know he's going to say or do something crazy. When I first started watching him seems for ever ago, I thought he was really like that until the little things he started doing told me this man ain't no dumbass and sorry Derrick but your wife is gorgeous and a woman of that caliber would be with a moron.
Amen!!
15:02 "What is going on in here?!"
Yup, that just about sums up the 1980's.
Derek I just saw a video where you were at Bagota Texas 12 miles up the road from Hagansport Cemetery where both my Parents and all my kin folk are buried. Wish I had known you was there because I've been watching your videos for a long time. I'm a disabled Vietnam veteran and that keeps me intertained and still pick up new ideas.
Derek is definitely a fella I would drink beer with!
Hell yeah. Any time, day or night.
@@skipads8784 well if you don’t like it then why do You watch it
@@skipads8784 you need to find another channel to watch
15:47 is the best bit I've seen on here. (If you've ever turned wrenches, you've been in a similar situation) 😄.
I don't quite understand the blurting out of the show Star Trek or reference, is he a trekkie? Cool if he is.
@@LAactor I thought it was because all the old sets had "jumbled up wires and tubes everywhere"?
Comedy gold.
I had an '84 Camaro for my first car. Brings back memories watching this video. Also had a hood propellator similar to the one you are using lol. Mine was painted Metallic Silver.
"idk if you heard that but, a guys mullet just grew 5/10s of an inch" 😂
So many great one liners but that was by far my favorite
More proof you are the man to watch on the TH-cams. Any guy could just have never showed the car again and sold it off "as is" and claimed you kept your word, but that's just not the VGG way. Much respect from Iowa!
Also, since this is no Iroc-z or anything, I think the louvers do the car good. Being a base model there isnt much happening the rear, that and it covers the giant 3rd gen rear window 👌
The carb eject montage was priceless! Thanks for the laugh.
For the battery charger you will need a Big one on wheel with the Boost option.
not a "Smart" battery charger.
My most funnest channel for adventures in rust, dust, fumes, and fixings. Thank you Derek for being such a good teacher, you did know yer a good teacher yes? You have great heart and I hope at least a few of the young fellers out there can carry on in such style.
Cheers from the great PNW Canada matey!
Amazing work Derek....your craftsmanship never ceases to amaze me .
Thanks
You’re a lot calmer than me Derrick, I would’ve been using some “colorful” language fightin that carb
Example?
@@Nick210 BLUE! GREEN! YELLOW! etc
@@notsureigaf Nice to see you here.
@@jhutch1470 Do we know each other 🤔
@@notsureigaf I believe we comment on other non-car videos.
Now this here video is 2 years old when he was in his old shop, fast fwd to today, the video has over a million views and now VGG is on top of the heap and steady growing, 3 cheers to the whole Bieri family 🍻🍻
A guy hasn't laughed that hard in a long time, whenced you were working on the R2-D2buretor.😂🤣😂
This channel is becoming one of my favorites.
I have an 88 chevy van. She's broke down twice over the years, and both times was in the driveway. She always got me home. Weird but thankful.
The automotive whisperer, thank goodness you bring it down a level or two so I can keep up
Flat black the hood and throw some bondo at the rust holes, Perfection!
So underrated. 3rd gen was born in the wrong time .. it had such a good feel and suspension ( for it's time) if you get 1 without rust ( not a bunch ) and throw in an LS 3 .. and some bolt on's upgrade the suspension.. the thing is a monster ... 3,200 lbs of t-top glory and you will never not have a smile when you are in it or hear it .. if you didn't figure out I love them .. and I'm in my 1st project for 1 .. my 1st car was a 82 with a 350 ... I never stopped loving them and now I have her back #forlife #3rdgen
When he grabbed the torch for the carburetor"...ok." I laughed so hard 😁...
Same hah
The only bad thing about VGG is when you run out of content to watch, thanks for living life right.
Far out! Recently (last couple of weeks) used Dupli Color Rust Fix on a car that had been sitting outside in the elements for way too long. When I bought the can, I checked the label for and useful information and noted it was made in the USA. So I knew it would work. And blow me down, here is Derek using the same product! That gives me more confidence! And I am on the other side of the planet...
No one:
Derek:
This Sprayway Glass Cleaner actually does a good job replacing a guy's bath soap
"Something blue that can't be good". Have mercy you kill me Derek.