Derek, I don't have a sense of humor. Not one drop, ask my wife. I subscribed to your channel and watch every video multiple times simply because watching you gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. You are a decent, ethical guy. That carries a lot of weight with me. It's rare to find a "feller" like you in this day and age. So, may I just say THANK YOU... You sir have my utmost respect. I am 74 years old and retired. You make me glad I have lived this long. I also like the way you and your wife are raising your son. You have a fine boy and he has a great start on life. I wish all three of you the VERYBEST life has to offer. John
John you are a man who took the words rite out of my mouth. I'm just a "spring chicken "at the tender age of 51 but i couldn't agree more. It is indeed refreshing to see someone so (for want of better words) real.
@@paulkirkland1535 I gotta say I agree whole heartedly .Derek has put a whole new spin on life. I subscribed to his channel a few vids ago and I tell ya I have a whole new perspective on life...thanks so much Derek!..cheers bud!
depression has been apart of me for a while and its been really difficult finding things that i am truly interested in and your videos of fixing up cars and driving them home really hit the spot for me. thank you
The fact he is putting all that time, money and effort into a car like that because the story about the guy that owned it and trying to do right by him speaks volumes about what kind of person and what kind of car guy Derek really is. Bravo my friend ur good people! 👌👍👏🤙
@@trendmassacre8423 every channel has trolls with nothing nice to say 🤷♀️ in this case thewarhorse47 who has no subs and is probably jealous this man has talent and people love watching him 🤣
@@Thewarhorse47 Both. Man has knowledge and a good heart. Also has a family to support. He's got my benefit of the doubt. Less judgement, more love from everybody, please?
@@Thewarhorse47 I’m sorry, I understand. Sometimes I think as human beings we are not kind enough to each other. I enjoy the channel. Derek seems to be a kind man who enjoys his family and what he does. I think sometimes we look at people and think about their motives when all this really does it get in the way of enjoying each other’s time. I’m sorry I called you a troll. I see so much negativity on TH-cam and other social media and it upsets me from time to time. I allowed my frustration to cause me to judge you negatively and for that I sincerely apologise. 🙏
One of the things that I love about the channel. I actually just bought a 77 C10 from a family and got the whole story from 1977 to 2020. Makes me appreciate it that much more. I can't wait to get it all put back together and running!
@@ViceGripGarage I really just love the fact how much respect you gave this family. Been with you for a long time. This video made me make my first comment to you. Keep the great revivals going on the card and trucks please? A V8 Swap like a old school 400 small block Chevy from 1970 or 71 would be Awesome! Tons o torque and Horsepower done up right! Do a four bolt main conversion to it if it's a two bolt and you have a screamer! But I'm sure you know that! Love this channel and you have a great wife too! God bless, Steve
Derek, there is no possible way I could tell you in a comments section just how much your channel means to me. Entertaining, yes, but way more than that....really inspiring...just what I need these days.... I can't thank you enough for these Will It Run vids. I hope like heck that you make many more of them. You're pushing me to explore lifelong dreams, stuff like that. Thanks, man.
I am being inspired by the channel to begin the tinker on my 86 Buick Regal Limited. I have let her sit too long. Wish I had a gas tank pump like in this episode. I'm a woman but I was raised by parents who worked on cars so I can do a lot of stuff myself. Changed radiator, altinator and basic stuff like that.
Started with the brakes...thought I was on the wrong channel there for a minute. That box of tapes was worth the whole trip, nice score. Thanks for the video.
I was curious and googled Jamestown Indiana. Looks like a nice little town and that place he got a cheeseburger and cold snack? Dick & Judy's Restaurant. goo.gl/maps/qdZkSrfTp8gZaxPY7
Derek, among all the obvious things about you; your sense of humor, your use of the English language, your never-give-up outlook towards any problem, the number one thing I like about you is this: You could be broke down, for the eleventeenth time, on the side of the highway, with 600 miles to go, and you still have a great attitude about the good things in life. "Look at that beautiful firestation!" Keep up the good work. (and I'm not talking about the work you do on cars)
I was a millwright for 20 years, packed many a bearing. Best way is what your doing, cup your hand and pack 'em. TIPS: start with clean hands and a clean surface. Don't over-pack, bearings need a bit of room. Make sure the race and housing is clean also. You are doing great. Old ways are the best ways. Our grandpas didnt get grey and grumpy by taking candy-as5 shortcuts.
I’m so proud of you Derrick! You’ve come so far. You’re a success you’ve a beautiful family. You’re doing it. Keep it up. Do what makes you happy. Don’t worry about the viewers we’re here for the ride. Just keep being you. I’ll keep watching… and rewatching.
Your constant positive attitude is an inspiration to us all. And 800 miles in a dubious vehicle is a monumental achievement. You need to put that on your resume.
@@algray1195 I genuinely thought he was joking about the 107bhp, but apparently that is correct for this 2.8L V6. I had a 1.4L normally aspirated French hatchback that made just a few ponies less than that back in 1991, a 8 years after the Camaro but still...
@@ferrumignis Back in the 80s , instead of redesigning an engine, the manufacturers would under power their motors on purpose to meet emissions standards
simply put, the best "car guy, fix it, and drive it away", low budget, field repair, old school wrench it guy on youtube. the timelapse stuff with the music is great, and the cut scenes into the highs and lows of what the car is doing as you are driving it home are hilarious. keep it up, a guy is doing _juuust fine_ ...
That little 2.8 v6 isnt real powerful but its a dependable little motor .they put that lottle motor in 50 different cars and trucks back then. I had a s 10 pickup that had one and i had a chevy celebrity that had one in it too
@@vaughnhill3437🤔 and what does that have to do with my comment of the dash being uncracked??? 😂🤣😂 Really man you had 2.8 in a S-10??? WOW! So did I... That's so amazing!!! That's also sarcasm... LOL 🤪 Did you have a 3rd gen Camaro too??? I did!!! A 1992 RS with a Daytona Hood and a Z28 wing spoiler, red with black racing stripes 5 speed 305, beautiful show car! and my Dash was cracked like all of the Camaros of that era!!! 🤪 Oh, I also got a 2nd gen Camaro sitting in my garage, 1974 just to get off subject, lol 😜
My boss is getting really mad at me because every time he asks me anytime I just reply. I don't know while shaking my head . Then I just walk round the shouting bring the thunder lol
My 89 f150 doesn't have any cracks either, it even sat for 3 years before I got it and it's still in perfect condition, I've had it almost 6 years, Sept. 20th will be 6 years
Love those old third gen camaros I've owned 4 of them have owned the last one for the last 16 years love seeing them brought back to life love your channel and how far its come
Derek I'm so glad to find your channel. My dad and I used to do what you do but when he died on newyears day 2013 I just haven't had the ambition to do it without him. But since I found your channel I've started tinkering on stuff again. So I just want to say thank you so much for working on the old stuff and helping me get back to doing things my dad and I loved to do a little bit at a time. Thank you again. God bless
I've watched derek for so long now that whenever i'm confused, I got used to sayin "well help me understand" and to be honest, a guys just loves saying that 👌
I keep finding great videos Derek. I’m gonna eventually get through the entire catalog. Good, clean, wholesome videos. We need more of this these days. Laughed pretty hard when he said I could feel my mullet growing lol. Great
42:47 completely random comment but thank you for using the left lane only for passing. There are way to many people hogging the left lane and going way to slow. Lol, good vid.
You were close to where i live when you were in Remington. i wish I would’ve known we could’ve met and had a cold snack or two. Next time you come this way let a friend now.
Many-a woman has started a conversation with me that way when they see me at the grocery store for the first time in years.... Let's just say I wasn't expecting to see that... used in this context... Here..
Derek these epic episodes of revival are magnificent. The effort you put into presenting them for us is graciously accepted man. Thank you from Australia.🇦🇺
I absolutely loved when he called out the 1086. The tractor I learned on as a kid! We then got a 5488 with FWA. I was in tall cotton with good ole western interior. Thanks so much for giving me the best entertainment on TH-cam. You have instantly became my favorite video to watch and take in. Thank you Derek.
One car guy working on and respecting a car that belonged to another guy who respected cars is a very special story in itself. Keep up the good work Derek.✌️♥️🙏
You have a great sense of humor and a lot of patience I am sitting in that passenger seat beside you and your trip home it's fun watching you fix things on the road keep up the great work all the best to you and family my friend
I keep searching for unseen videos & found this one. The things you say should be in a book & cataloged. Funny man & an excellent mechanic. I have yet to see a problem you can't solve. Best channel of it's kind.
42:11 i pulled a fiero out of a barn and drove her home the other day and did that exact same thing :'D also as a third gen owner with rear window louvers the "i can't see nothin but it looks cool" hits home hard
Honest to God, I don't know if I've ever actually watched your videos, I enjoy having them play as I go through my day and listen to you wrench away and giving me a good laugh. Keep doing what you do, continuously recommending you to anyone who will listen!
You won’t find anyone out there who has a truer passion for bringing old cars back to life, no matter if they’re desirable or not. Love this channel! Derek keeps me rolling with all his hand gestures and all the names he comes up with to call the different car parts. I’d like to see the old Camaro redone with a ls swap and convert it to a z28 with original wheels and all the ground effects and fog lights.
"Had Quite a few Firsts in There" refers to the time the: 1 muffler fell off on a washboard road, 2 alternator quit producen electric trocity, 3 tierod broke and tires did the splits 4 flicked cigarette out the window and the cherry came back in caught back seat on fire or went between your legs, 5 built an awkward subwoofer box for the trunk a week before manufacturers started selling bitchin boxes built for it 6 fogged up the enormous rear window with heavy breathing and had an officer shine his maglight on your girlfriend's Fun Stuff! 7 played poker on the dash because what other car has a kitchen table for a dashboard 8 fixed up your basic Camaro to look like an RS or your RS to look like a Z28 9 lost every race to them Gull Dern new 5.0 Mustangs!!! Every ChevyMan was pissed including me!!!
I bought this exact car when I was 15. From years of cutting grass. Lots of first for sure. My dad grew up in the era of the Chevelle and Nova. He knew I would regret getting rid of it later in life. He bought it off me when I started a family and kept it for me. He passed away in 2016. It had sat for a while and needed some attention. The summer of 2017 I got her in the barn and started working on her. It took me a year, multiple watches for parts, one surgery ( cut my thumb tendon and had to repair it), and lots of tears. We had always talked about working on her together but cancer took him from me. Now any time I work on her, he’s there with me and I’ll talk to him. Still love my car. Still miss my dad. Its white btw.
@@southernmost9429 The harder the objective the tighter the bond of the men who fought through the struggle! That's why military, firemen, mechanics, carpenters, police, etc all have powerful relationships with their peers. My Dad taught me bodywork and that severe discipline to keep checking and rechecking before applying paint made me a helluva bodyman and gave me the ability to deal with adversity throughout my life even overcoming severe autism. Grab a project, a friend, and a cold snack and accomplish something cool.
I have to comment,outstanding cassette collection description just recollecting the days this 53 year old felt the wind through his mullet listening to the best of the eightys cranked up on my audiovox and stereo house speakers in the back seat. love your show derek,do not change a thing,man.
love your channel, I am confined to a wheelchair but I am rebuilding the front end on a 1982 Camaro. the way I see it if you can do the things you do so can I. hell I worked on cars for years, now at 73 watching your vids put some fire back in my sales. thanks for all you have done.
I’m watching this 3 yrs after but have a fun story. I bought my wife a new one of these Camaro in 1984. Black, new radials, 2.8 V6 with TBI throttle body injection. It sure ran. So that Nov in 84 we drove from Jersey to her sisters in Columbus Ohio for Thxgvg. Weather was fine until after Pittsburgh. It started snowing on the Trnpk we were about 80 miles into Ohio doing about 25 mph. The road had become a sheet of ice with traffic miles behind me and miles in front of me. I’d like to say at that time I had driven in blizzards, and snow storms up and down from Jersey to Va never a problem. Suddenly out of no where the wind hit us and the car did a full 360 going at 25 mph. I literally watched our world spin in slowmo for the first time in my life. Fortunately there was no traffic anywhere but we were freaked out. Bottom line those Camaro had very light rear ends after that I put 80lb salt bags in the trunk space for ballast.
I just found your channel recently and have totally enjoyed every episode that I watched. I love the shirt that you wore during the latter part of this episode, and I think I now know the secret to your great attitude and the wonderful family dynamic that I have seen on display so many times. Keep up the good work!
Yep I'd LS swap it and rebuild the transmission just amazing for 27 years can't wait to see the next one keep up the hard work god bless to you and the family
I wanted to let you know that you have changed my attitude about working on my vehicles. I am presently working on a 1985 k5 blazer. I parked it 18 years ago and just pulled it out and am trying to get it going again. It has all the extras including rat nest, lizard carcasses mold. Listening to your TH-cam channel has changed my view towards working on my vehicle. I’m more patient and less stressed. Thank you for your patience. It helps me tremendously. Thanks, Ken
Excellent video! This Vice Grip Garage Guy, well, he just never disappoints! Keep up the good work. I've been telling everyone I know about this channel!
I don't know where you come up with your dialect for your videos, I imagine you're just being you, I think you could do stand up on the side. Hope you keep making videos, usually your the highlight of my day! Thank you Sir!
Wow that my existing move too! I always felt like my kids were embarrassed to go to school smelling like mushrooms. But then I thought they didn't know any different! Until they came to my house and I'd do their laundry properly! I'd have to use vinegar to get the mildew smell out!
Love how every problem you had in the camaro I had too. Too bad you weren't in Oregon I would have loved to help out. Seriously though every single issue.
My grandad taught to pack bearings by dropping the bearing right into the “jug” of grease he always had. Then work it in by hand like you (but while still in the “jug”. He was a true believer that if a little grease is good then A LOT was better.
Broken cat substrate is plugging the exhaust intermittently. There's your shutdown and also why the O2 sensor blew out. I think my mullet is growing as well watching you drive that.
That's about right. Should've just cut it out right away and either left it till he got home or pulled the old broom handle trick and welded it back on...
I know I'm a little late but that sounds about right. When I got my 1991 Camaro with the 3.1 v6 it was sounding and acting the same way. Turned out the cat would have been clogged solid if the stuff inside didn't break apart just enough to allow some exhaust to slip through the cracks intermittently. Before I fixed it, that thing would get really hot (enough to make a cold gallon of milk on the passenger side floor get warm and spoil on a short grocery trip). Sometimes if it stalled and didn't want to fire back up, getting underneath and gently persuading the cat with a 2 pound sledge would get it flowing enough to run again. The 700R4 in it acts just like that one in the video did. ...Actually this video brought back memories of dealing with almost all those same problems. The difference was, due to it being fuel injected, I also had to replace the in-tank fuel pump (either drop the rear axle to get at the tank or cut a hole in the floor. No easy way), filter and injectors (yes, I was wishing it had the simplicity of the carb). The good part is I took a couple months working on it and didn't have to do it in only a few days then drive 800 miles. It's still a work in progress and haven't decided exactly which direction to go with it either. Right now it's just an extra car to drive.
@@shawnbrown7057 -- the easy way to fix this is to cut out the cat, ram a broom handle through it a few times until all the garbage falls out (the cat is now non-functional), and then weld or clamp it back in. Tune your to pass emissions and once you have your sticker, run it how you want...not that I'm advocating bypassing Federal emissions standards, but...
I know how you feel about the digicals. They never inspire much confidence when they get old. It makes me wonder why people get so excited about cars that run completely on dancing pixies.
I loved every bit of this video. The '84 Camaro; the cassette tapes; everything. But the best part is you drove on stretches of highway so familiar to me I can drive them while sleeping (which I probably have). You were literally a half-hour away from my house! Keep up the good work. I love your videos and have learned a ton watching you.
I've been in a melancholy mood as of late, and though I've always enjoyed your various "will it run" style videos, I enjoyed this one in particular. Maybe it was the story behind the car, maybe it was the music and scenery, either way, thank you for another great video.
Ya made it home safe! Idk maybe make it 25% reliable and 30% safe then maybe daily it?shoot 23 mpg pretty dang good for something not on the road for 20 plus years
I had an 80 grand prix. It was 10 years old and total junk, couldn't even give it away. You are so dedicated in restoring cars that need to be crushed. This car lives to see another day. You are the man from hope.
I tried one of those cone bearing packer 9000 things, and it took half a tube just to get some grease going... Went to the old palm packer method and much better... Just like I had always done since the late 70's.... Well, don't read anything into that statement.... I am packing wheel bearings.... Not what you are probably thinking.... Ha, ha.... :)
we used a plastic jar thing with a stick in the middle and plastic cap, put the bearing on the stick and use the cap to shove'r down one or thrice and bam shes plum full.
I drove through Kentucky in 2015 (Washington to South Carolina) and it was astonishing how bad the roads were. You are easily in the top five best TH-cam creators, and top three in the automotive genre. I appreciate the comforts of my newer vehicle, but it makes a guy feel pretty nostalgic to see these older cars get another chance at life. The cassettes were worth the detour.
Subscribed for the northern humor/sarcasm/makeshift words. The best friends I ever had were from Wisconsin. I miss those guys. This video made me smile. Thank you.
Derek i'm sure she's gone by now, but it really should've been given to a struggling family that needed a good little work car or a youngster for college, my oldest son bought a sq body Chevy and went through it, we bought a long block 350 from o' Riley's transferred the the parts that didn't come with it, put a 299.00 paint job, 5 new tires, my son owns 2 transmission shops, so the only thing it cost was, our labor, when the other business got word, they themselves wanted to help to so now every year we do the same thing, this year it's looking good because of the Floods. My wife and i think what you and Jessica are doing a great service, thank you guys very much.
Derek, I don't have a sense of humor. Not one drop, ask my wife. I subscribed to your channel and watch every video multiple times simply because watching you gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. You are a decent, ethical guy. That carries a lot of weight with me. It's rare to find a "feller" like you in this day and age. So, may I just say THANK YOU... You sir have my utmost respect. I am 74 years old and retired. You make me glad I have lived this long. I also like the way you and your wife are raising your son. You have a fine boy and he has a great start on life. I wish all three of you the VERYBEST life has to offer. John
John you are a man who took the words rite out of my mouth. I'm just a "spring chicken "at the tender age of 51 but i couldn't agree more. It is indeed refreshing to see someone so (for want of better words) real.
@@nickacelvn My thoughts exactly. He's a man after my own heart.
@@paulkirkland1535 I gotta say I agree whole heartedly .Derek has put a whole new spin on life. I subscribed to his channel a few vids ago and I tell ya I have a whole new perspective on life...thanks so much Derek!..cheers bud!
Swamp cooler running in the garage can alleviate the heat while you are working in the shop of almost any size.
A feller and a couple ol' timers gives this gal ideas about what to do next in life. At 50, I've got to start planning on that.
Speaking as a middle aged guy from the UK who drives a Focus, this is definitely the best channel on You tube. It is bliss.
Yep, I live in the south west of the UK and I agree with you too. This guy is amazing! I'm hooked.
Also from UK
Another UK viewer here. I’m sitting here in my 1.3 Toyota Yaris watching this 😂. Love love love the channel.
Aye another 1 from the UK hooked on this channel and his humour 😂🤣
"Jiggling like John Goodmans neck"
Another uk viewer here. Best car channel iv found on youtube by far
“I just felt my mullet grow” That line should be on a T-shirt!
I'm bald, but I'm stealing that line
@@randallksparks1 When he tapped the shock absorber and said "what ever that is"...
Cutting the sleeves off my T-shirt now! Lol
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Dirty! Loved it 🤣
depression has been apart of me for a while and its been really difficult finding things that i am truly interested in and your videos of fixing up cars and driving them home really hit the spot for me. thank you
Praying depression be broken off your life in Jesus name! I also struggled many years and Jesus healed me. So I pray the same for you
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Hope all is well with you!
You left out pinning the head liners up😂
A guy scored on those tapes
The fact he is putting all that time, money and effort into a car like that because the story about the guy that owned it and trying to do right by him speaks volumes about what kind of person and what kind of car guy Derek really is. Bravo my friend ur good people! 👌👍👏🤙
@@Thewarhorse47 well hello there, Mr. Politically correct!
@@trendmassacre8423 every channel has trolls with nothing nice to say 🤷♀️ in this case thewarhorse47 who has no subs and is probably jealous this man has talent and people love watching him 🤣
@@Thewarhorse47 Both. Man has knowledge and a good heart. Also has a family to support. He's got my benefit of the doubt. Less judgement, more love from everybody, please?
@@Thewarhorse47 The fact he found a way to get paid to do his hobby means he wins in my book.
@@Thewarhorse47 I’m sorry, I understand. Sometimes I think as human beings we are not kind enough to each other. I enjoy the channel. Derek seems to be a kind man who enjoys his family and what he does. I think sometimes we look at people and think about their motives when all this really does it get in the way of enjoying each other’s time. I’m sorry I called you a troll. I see so much negativity on TH-cam and other social media and it upsets me from time to time. I allowed my frustration to cause me to judge you negatively and for that I sincerely apologise. 🙏
I literaly have never come across a video that would be this entertaining after a whole hour
Probably not
Andrew camarata look him up
@@martinferland713 Good Enough, just pretend we didn't see that....
Literally, it’s so entertaining he keeps me up at night😭😭
I've been watching alot of them.. just found this channel a few weeks ago.
I like the fact that you respect the family of the previous owner. Every car has a story
Trying to get My IROC back. I know where it is, But The Guy Also Knows what He Has😭😭
One of the things that I love about the channel. I actually just bought a 77 C10 from a family and got the whole story from 1977 to 2020. Makes me appreciate it that much more. I can't wait to get it all put back together and running!
A great GREAT videos. Much respect sir. Outstanding.
Thank you all!
@@ViceGripGarage I really just love the fact how much respect you gave this family. Been with you for a long time. This video made me make my first comment to you. Keep the great revivals going on the card and trucks please? A V8 Swap like a old school 400 small block Chevy from 1970 or 71 would be Awesome! Tons o torque and Horsepower done up right! Do a four bolt main conversion to it if it's a two bolt and you have a screamer! But I'm sure you know that! Love this channel and you have a great wife too! God bless, Steve
That box of cassettes was really world class! You weren't kidding about that Garage Days EP being hard to get a hold of, either. Try not to lose it!
He really hit the mother lode with that box of cassettes.
I like how he always notices that it’s a nice day, regardless of the problems.
Ya rite..to do what he gets done one needs to be positive all the time!!
Agreed!
Derek, there is no possible way I could tell you in a comments section just how much your channel means to me. Entertaining, yes, but way more than that....really inspiring...just what I need these days.... I can't thank you enough for these Will It Run vids. I hope like heck that you make many more of them. You're pushing me to explore lifelong dreams, stuff like that. Thanks, man.
Thanks David, appreciate it 🙏
I am being inspired by the channel to begin the tinker on my 86 Buick Regal Limited. I have let her sit too long. Wish I had a gas tank pump like in this episode. I'm a woman but I was raised by parents who worked on cars so I can do a lot of stuff myself. Changed radiator, altinator and basic stuff like that.
Well I'll be dipped,lol
Started with the brakes...thought I was on the wrong channel there for a minute. That box of tapes was worth the whole trip, nice score. Thanks for the video.
I was curious and googled Jamestown Indiana. Looks like a nice little town and that place he got a cheeseburger and cold snack? Dick & Judy's Restaurant. goo.gl/maps/qdZkSrfTp8gZaxPY7
a guy is getting old, wants to stay on the safe side :)
But did the cassette deck work?
Derek, among all the obvious things about you; your sense of humor, your use of the English language, your never-give-up outlook towards any problem, the number one thing I like about you is this: You could be broke down, for the eleventeenth time, on the side of the highway, with 600 miles to go, and you still have a great attitude about the good things in life. "Look at that beautiful firestation!"
Keep up the good work. (and I'm not talking about the work you do on cars)
Use of the English language? I don't understand your meaning 🤔
I needed this, I'm having a bad today I was forced to quit my job and this will uplift my mood.
A guy has to keep his head up. Better times shall come
Tomorrows another day and a new ass to kick Dalton! Thanks for watching
sorry my man keep on keeping on
Keep on truckin man, when you hit bottom, good things are bound to come
Jeez idk what to say from all your kind comments 😀 it really made today a very bright day as I'm searching for a new job
I was a millwright for 20 years, packed many a bearing. Best way is what your doing, cup your hand and pack 'em. TIPS: start with clean hands and a clean surface. Don't over-pack, bearings need a bit of room. Make sure the race and housing is clean also. You are doing great. Old ways are the best ways. Our grandpas didnt get grey and grumpy by taking candy-as5 shortcuts.
I didn't know they could be over packed
"Our grandpas didn't get grey and grumpy by taking candy-as5 shortcuts." - This is going to be a sign in my garage.
My grandpa got old and grey selling and growing weed 🤷🏼♂️ he didn’t wrench on shit
My Dad taught me to pack them that way, so that’s how I’ll be doing them always!
My method is putting the bearing in a ziplock baggie with the lube and smushing it in there that way….
''...............i can actually feel my mullet getting longer, its just a tickling right now'' Priceless.
I stopped my wife from reading some long and most likely boring article to share that splendid piece of America I heard.
Im actually growing a mullet i got a 86 Z-28
@There is No God girls can get mullets too.. lol
I’m so proud of you Derrick! You’ve come so far. You’re a success you’ve a beautiful family. You’re doing it. Keep it up. Do what makes you happy. Don’t worry about the viewers we’re here for the ride. Just keep being you. I’ll keep watching… and rewatching.
Your energy to bring these old dead cars back to life is on another level love this channel 👌
Totally inspiring stuff, makes me want to find a junker and breathe life back into the rotting carcass
He reminds me so much of myself! Everybody & everything deserves a 2nd chance at life, ur on ur own on the 3rd.
Your constant positive attitude is an inspiration to us all. And 800 miles in a dubious vehicle is a monumental achievement. You need to put that on your resume.
Completely Agree 100%%%%%%%%%%%%
@@eatmelily Me three.
Reminded me of my teens/early 20s. I laughed, I cried. Some good times and some utterly soul crushing times, too.
More noises coming out of that car then a haunted house: It’s fine, just needs more throttle.
Or higher volume on the radio
Blow more cobwebs out that way! That AC eats up 100 out of the 107 HP that V6 has.
@@algray1195 I genuinely thought he was joking about the 107bhp, but apparently that is correct for this 2.8L V6. I had a 1.4L normally aspirated French hatchback that made just a few ponies less than that back in 1991, a 8 years after the Camaro but still...
@@ferrumignis Back in the 80s , instead of redesigning an engine, the manufacturers would under power their motors on purpose to meet emissions standards
THIS GUY IS HILARIOUS!!!! He goes through everything I do in my garage. I can only imagine how long this really takes. I love it!,!
simply put, the best "car guy, fix it, and drive it away", low budget, field repair, old school wrench it guy on youtube. the timelapse stuff with the music is great, and the cut scenes into the highs and lows of what the car is doing as you are driving it home are hilarious. keep it up, a guy is doing _juuust fine_ ...
Agreed !
Yeah, he's pretty good at fixing old vehicles & getting them running
Oh my God, that's got to be one of the last Camaro Factory uncracked Dashes left from 1984!!!
Justin Hobart Yepper, garages are amazing things!
That little 2.8 v6 isnt real powerful but its a dependable little motor
.they put that lottle motor in 50 different cars and trucks back then. I had a s 10 pickup that had one and i had a chevy celebrity that had one in it too
@@vaughnhill3437🤔 and what does that have to do with my comment of the dash being uncracked??? 😂🤣😂
Really man you had 2.8 in a S-10??? WOW! So did I... That's so amazing!!! That's also sarcasm... LOL 🤪
Did you have a 3rd gen Camaro too??? I did!!! A 1992 RS with a Daytona Hood and a Z28 wing spoiler, red with black racing stripes 5 speed 305, beautiful show car! and my Dash was cracked like all of the Camaros of that era!!! 🤪
Oh, I also got a 2nd gen Camaro sitting in my garage, 1974 just to get off subject, lol 😜
Nope my bro inlaws hot an all og 84 . His first car tucked away on his gradge still totally stock down to the tape deck. Shame it's a chevy
I was talking about the motor. How many dashes are 2.8. v6's
Thats sarcasm too.....
My boss is getting really mad at me because every time he asks me anytime I just reply. I don't know while shaking my head . Then I just walk round the shouting bring the thunder lol
Excellent
Made me laugh.
You're gonna either get fired or get a raise! LOL!
Can’t help myself from binge watching since I found the channel
“Sometimes a little yaaa, yaaa with a size thirteen will break her loose”” 😂😂😂
🤣🤣😅
Even better when ya use ya size 15 cowboy boots to do same trick .
Ever Since i Started watching this channel..I Seem to Be Talking to My Car's Alot MORE... C'MON Now.
It's called percussive maintenance.
Friendly persuasion
By far my favorite person on TH-cam, what an adventure
Thank you
What caught my immediate attention was NO cracks on the dash. thats rare for the 3rd gen
Indeed
She’s a beaut
My 89 f150 doesn't have any cracks either, it even sat for 3 years before I got it and it's still in perfect condition, I've had it almost 6 years, Sept. 20th will be 6 years
Yup I was lucky with my 87 the dash is perfect . I'm glad about that...
@@Undertaker_Bass_Ride I know a guy guy who would buy those instead of fixing whichever one he had because you can get them for about $500.
Love those old third gen camaros I've owned 4 of them have owned the last one for the last 16 years love seeing them brought back to life love your channel and how far its come
"This garage is so nice, I don't know where to put my feet". Funniest thing I have heard in awhile.
"Don't be mad at me! I'm going the limit!" - me. most days...
haha
Good Gawd that was funny!
my favorite comment of the whole video - my husband says that all the time!!
I just automatically press the like button after the intro now.
Love the content.
Appreciate that!!
same
Same same , and comments, all helps.
Exactly!!!
Derek I'm so glad to find your channel. My dad and I used to do what you do but when he died on newyears day 2013 I just haven't had the ambition to do it without him. But since I found your channel I've started tinkering on stuff again. So I just want to say thank you so much for working on the old stuff and helping me get back to doing things my dad and I loved to do a little bit at a time. Thank you again. God bless
When a guy finds this channel it’s some how relaxes him watching you work on cars listening to your banter.
22:00 "Do you have a fire extinguisher?" This made me laugh way too much.. perfect.
I've watched derek for so long now that whenever i'm confused, I got used to sayin "well help me understand" and to be honest, a guys just loves saying that 👌
Haha 👍
So does this guy!
So funny I did that today at work!!!
Me too haha
I probably say that as well just waaay too much. Perfect.
I keep finding great videos Derek. I’m gonna eventually get through the entire catalog. Good, clean, wholesome videos. We need more of this these days. Laughed pretty hard when he said I could feel my mullet growing lol. Great
42:47 completely random comment but thank you for using the left lane only for passing. There are way to many people hogging the left lane and going way to slow. Lol, good vid.
Agree. Sign of a good driver.
You’re a really funny person to watch, like a real-life Tim the tool man Taylor! And I learn a thing or two along the way 💯
Lol you nailed it
Exactly he’s so funny I just watch his videos Bc he’s hilarious 😂
Pull a V8 or a ls1
You were close to where i live when you were in Remington. i wish I would’ve known we could’ve met and had a cold snack or two. Next time you come this way let a friend now.
Oh yeah. It's definitely entertainment. But I love it. I literally laughed out loud on this one.
GM V/6 did all that driving after being asleep 23 years.Good enough I'd say
earned its next nap I'd say too
@@mick00000000002 love the reference !!
See you fixed the headliner. Lol
Best part is Derek is going to be a Millionaire doing what I think he loves! Happy to be subscribed. Keep them coming
I think the first thing a guy should do with the Camaro is move that steering wheel cover over to Independence.
agreed
Then do a burnout. Floor jack and a little lube...she’ll go.
I am interested in buying this car from you. 3857872124
Just cut that thing off, and plug the hole.
I would park that Camaro next to the USS Independence to get ready for scrapping.
2020 was getting me down. and then I found a guy that makes me laugh. thanks man
Many-a woman has started a conversation with me that way when they see me at the grocery store for the first time in years.... Let's just say I wasn't expecting to see that... used in this context... Here..
Derek these epic episodes of revival are magnificent. The effort you put into presenting them for us is graciously accepted man. Thank you from Australia.🇦🇺
I absolutely loved when he called out the 1086. The tractor I learned on as a kid! We then got a 5488 with FWA. I was in tall cotton with good ole western interior. Thanks so much for giving me the best entertainment on TH-cam. You have instantly became my favorite video to watch and take in. Thank you Derek.
One car guy working on and respecting a car that belonged to another guy who respected cars is a very special story in itself. Keep up the good work Derek.✌️♥️🙏
Funny how a fellar in his old age starts liking the finer things in life, like having stopelators on a car.
How the heck do you stay entertaining for a whole 1hr episode!?!
Well, thanks!!
@@ViceGripGarage still have the car or old parts?
Wobble snacks
No other I channel I watch has episodes this long. And I watch every second.
Same... Keep it coming please!!
You have a great sense of humor and a lot of patience I am sitting in that passenger seat beside you and your trip home it's fun watching you fix things on the road keep up the great work all the best to you and family my friend
Dude i love these fix and sketchy ride home vids...
Thanks drew
Oh, he reminds me of the movie "Captain Ron" when he took the boat out saying ...
"Well, if something gonna go wrong we'll find out there ... "
The Hawaiian shirt had him looking like a grown up Chunk from The Goonies. Love it! Always an entertaining trip!
Ha..yep
Oh yeah !!!!!
Started referring to my hammers as Tonya Harding, means even less in the UK but it makes me laugh! Great episode Fella, keep up the good work
I've never even heard of Tonya Harfing, but I'm starting to do this too
It was all over the news in the UK at the time, I remember it well.
@@mattblack156 haha, I just read about the story on wiki
i call transmissions “bruce jenner” lol zip ties and bias plys taught me that. lol
They made a film about the whole saga.
I keep searching for unseen videos & found this one. The things you say should be in a book & cataloged. Funny man & an excellent mechanic. I have yet to see a problem you can't solve. Best channel of it's kind.
Dad taught me to do the bearings in my palm I miss him we worked on cars and trucks all the time
James Lathrop That's how my Pops taught me, as well.
Same here.
Yep!
Same here
I too learned how to pack bearings in the palm of my hand on the side of US50 in Nevada. Ford F150 dentside to be exact.
It's almost bed time but there's a new VGG episode?! Meh, I can sleep when I'm dead.
👍👍🤜
It's 3:09 am and I just finished watching. Good entertainment as always. Lol
42:11 i pulled a fiero out of a barn and drove her home the other day and did that exact same thing :'D also as a third gen owner with rear window louvers the "i can't see nothin but it looks cool" hits home hard
I used to love messing with old cars but am disabled now but your videos takes me back to my good ol days,thanks
I was impressed that this example of fine 80's enginerring was equipped with the popular 'hood stick 5000' feature.
Honest to God, I don't know if I've ever actually watched your videos, I enjoy having them play as I go through my day and listen to you wrench away and giving me a good laugh. Keep doing what you do, continuously recommending you to anyone who will listen!
JB Weld that sensor in the exhaust. When hasnt that ever worked? Perfect
I think the word a feller's lookin for is "factree"
You won’t find anyone out there who has a truer passion for bringing old cars back to life, no matter if they’re desirable or not.
Love this channel! Derek keeps me rolling with all his hand gestures and all the names he comes up with to call the different car parts.
I’d like to see the old Camaro redone with a ls swap and convert it to a z28 with original wheels and all the ground effects and fog lights.
Had this EXACT car in high school except she was cream color. Had quite a few "firsts" in there. Best times ever.
Ugliest steering wheel
"Had Quite a few Firsts in There" refers to the time the: 1 muffler fell off on a washboard road, 2 alternator quit producen electric trocity, 3 tierod broke and tires did the splits 4 flicked cigarette out the window and the cherry came back in caught back seat on fire or went between your legs, 5 built an awkward subwoofer box for the trunk a week before manufacturers started selling bitchin boxes built for it 6 fogged up the enormous rear window with heavy breathing and had an officer shine his maglight on your girlfriend's Fun Stuff! 7 played poker on the dash because what other car has a kitchen table for a dashboard 8 fixed up your basic Camaro to look like an RS or your RS to look like a Z28 9 lost every race to them Gull Dern new 5.0 Mustangs!!! Every ChevyMan was pissed including me!!!
I bought this exact car when I was 15. From years of cutting grass. Lots of first for sure. My dad grew up in the era of the Chevelle and Nova. He knew I would regret getting rid of it later in life. He bought it off me when I started a family and kept it for me. He passed away in 2016. It had sat for a while and needed some attention. The summer of 2017 I got her in the barn and started working on her. It took me a year, multiple watches for parts, one surgery ( cut my thumb tendon and had to repair it), and lots of tears. We had always talked about working on her together but cancer took him from me. Now any time I work on her, he’s there with me and I’ll talk to him. Still love my car. Still miss my dad. Its white btw.
@@southernmost9429 The harder the objective the tighter the bond of the men who fought through the struggle! That's why military, firemen, mechanics, carpenters, police, etc all have powerful relationships with their peers. My Dad taught me bodywork and that severe discipline to keep checking and rechecking before applying paint made me a helluva bodyman and gave me the ability to deal with adversity throughout my life even overcoming severe autism. Grab a project, a friend, and a cold snack and accomplish something cool.
"I just use my 3 pound Tonya Harding" I have genuine tears flowing from that one!
A guy is even putting new brakes on a unit. (sheds tear, he's learning)
I have to comment,outstanding cassette collection description just recollecting the days this 53 year old felt the wind through his mullet listening to the best of the eightys cranked up on my audiovox and stereo house speakers in the back seat. love your show derek,do not change a thing,man.
"The front California sensor" :)
😅😅🤟
love your channel, I am confined to a wheelchair but I am rebuilding the front end on a 1982 Camaro. the way I see it if you can do the things you do so can I. hell I worked on cars for years, now at 73 watching your vids put some fire back in my sales. thanks for all you have done.
Yep will be working on a 82 z Ben sitting fer 8 years at least good luck on your 82 bring the thunder ⚡️
I figured those original tires were going to deflate "like a Tijuana Implant" so glad you changed them.
I’m watching this 3 yrs after but have a fun story. I bought my wife a new one of these Camaro in 1984. Black, new radials, 2.8 V6 with TBI throttle body injection. It sure ran. So that Nov in 84 we drove from Jersey to her sisters in Columbus Ohio for Thxgvg. Weather was fine until after Pittsburgh. It started snowing on the Trnpk we were about 80 miles into Ohio doing about 25 mph. The road had become a sheet of ice with traffic miles behind me and miles in front of me. I’d like to say at that time I had driven in blizzards, and snow storms up and down from Jersey to Va never a problem. Suddenly out of no where the wind hit us and the car did a full 360 going at 25 mph. I literally watched our world spin in slowmo for the first time in my life. Fortunately there was no traffic anywhere but we were freaked out. Bottom line those Camaro had very light rear ends after that I put 80lb salt bags in the trunk space for ballast.
Restore this one to all original 👍 I think it deserves it. Love the Channel.
This is my absolute favorite thing to watch, every video that comes out I drop everything. Thanks for doing what you do!
“Well don’t get mad at me, I’m doing the limit”😂😂😂😂
I just found your channel recently and have totally enjoyed every episode that I watched. I love the shirt that you wore during the latter part of this episode, and I think I now know the secret to your great attitude and the wonderful family dynamic that I have seen on display so many times. Keep up the good work!
"I like to use my 3 pound Tonya Harding, and tickle it a little bit." LOL!!! Subscribed!!!
Thanks for subscribing
Yep I'd LS swap it and rebuild the transmission just amazing for 27 years can't wait to see the next one keep up the hard work god bless to you and the family
There needs to be “help me under understand” merch, I lose it every time 😂😂😂
haha, maybe so!
I'd buy that in a heartbeat
“Help Me Understand” on the front and “Well I’ll Be Dipped” in the back for when you figure it out! Sell like hot cakes on Sunday morning at Denny’s!
A favorite of mine when something is fighting me in the shed
First we gotta have a BRING THE THUNDER bumper sticker.
I wanted to let you know that you have changed my attitude about working on my vehicles. I am presently working on a 1985 k5 blazer. I parked it 18 years ago and just pulled it out and am trying to get it going again. It has all the extras including rat nest, lizard carcasses mold. Listening to your TH-cam channel has changed my view towards working on my vehicle. I’m more patient and less stressed. Thank you for your patience. It helps me tremendously. Thanks, Ken
Excellent video! This Vice Grip Garage Guy, well, he just never disappoints! Keep up the good work. I've been telling everyone I know about this channel!
Thank you for sharing i appreciate it
Agreed
I don't know where you come up with your dialect for your videos, I imagine you're just being you, I think you could do stand up on the side. Hope you keep making videos, usually your the highlight of my day! Thank you Sir!
Thanks Travis
Smells like laundry that's been sitting in a washing machine for 14 years...classic!
My wifes washing process is to leave clothes in the washer as long as possible to maximum stink LOL
Heavy sour mildew!!!
Wow that my existing move too! I always felt like my kids were embarrassed to go to school smelling like mushrooms. But then I thought they didn't know any different! Until they came to my house and I'd do their laundry properly! I'd have to use vinegar to get the mildew smell out!
Just like mama hmmmmmm mmmhhh
Love how every problem you had in the camaro I had too. Too bad you weren't in Oregon I would have loved to help out. Seriously though every single issue.
I love the 1 hour road trip videos. I watch every second and still want some more.
I still get a kick out of your calling the hammer Tonya Harding. Doesn't matter how many times I hear it.
My grandad taught to pack bearings by dropping the bearing right into the “jug” of grease he always had. Then work it in by hand like you (but while still in the “jug”. He was a true believer that if a little grease is good then A LOT was better.
An honorable man often makes choices based on things of far greater importance than money. Well done, Sir. Blessings to you & the family.
Next episode: TITANIC...hasn't run for 109 years...will she start up?
"will it run and drive 900 miles home?"
🤣
It will run… Probably not…
To be fair, there’s probably less corrosion on the titanic than a car from the salt state...
And can I drive it home? LMAO!
Broken cat substrate is plugging the exhaust intermittently. There's your shutdown and also why the O2 sensor blew out. I think my mullet is growing as well watching you drive that.
Exactly
That's about right. Should've just cut it out right away and either left it till he got home or pulled the old broom handle trick and welded it back on...
@@kender1412 Agreed, all the signs were / are there.
I know I'm a little late but that sounds about right. When I got my 1991 Camaro with the 3.1 v6 it was sounding and acting the same way. Turned out the cat would have been clogged solid if the stuff inside didn't break apart just enough to allow some exhaust to slip through the cracks intermittently. Before I fixed it, that thing would get really hot (enough to make a cold gallon of milk on the passenger side floor get warm and spoil on a short grocery trip). Sometimes if it stalled and didn't want to fire back up, getting underneath and gently persuading the cat with a 2 pound sledge would get it flowing enough to run again. The 700R4 in it acts just like that one in the video did. ...Actually this video brought back memories of dealing with almost all those same problems. The difference was, due to it being fuel injected, I also had to replace the in-tank fuel pump (either drop the rear axle to get at the tank or cut a hole in the floor. No easy way), filter and injectors (yes, I was wishing it had the simplicity of the carb). The good part is I took a couple months working on it and didn't have to do it in only a few days then drive 800 miles. It's still a work in progress and haven't decided exactly which direction to go with it either. Right now it's just an extra car to drive.
@@shawnbrown7057 -- the easy way to fix this is to cut out the cat, ram a broom handle through it a few times until all the garbage falls out (the cat is now non-functional), and then weld or clamp it back in. Tune your to pass emissions and once you have your sticker, run it how you want...not that I'm advocating bypassing Federal emissions standards, but...
I know how you feel about the digicals. They never inspire much confidence when they get old. It makes me wonder why people get so excited about cars that run completely on dancing pixies.
I loved every bit of this video. The '84 Camaro; the cassette tapes; everything. But the best part is you drove on stretches of highway so familiar to me I can drive them while sleeping (which I probably have). You were literally a half-hour away from my house! Keep up the good work. I love your videos and have learned a ton watching you.
I've been in a melancholy mood as of late, and though I've always enjoyed your various "will it run" style videos, I enjoyed this one in particular.
Maybe it was the story behind the car, maybe it was the music and scenery, either way, thank you for another great video.
Ya made it home safe! Idk maybe make it 25% reliable and 30% safe then maybe daily it?shoot 23 mpg pretty dang good for something not on the road for 20 plus years
I agree
The “y’all need Jesus” shirt is hilarious and as always Derek, great job!! Really enjoying the growth of the channel and the rescuing of the old cars!
I had an 80 grand prix. It was 10 years old and total junk, couldn't even give it away. You are so dedicated in restoring cars that need to be crushed. This car lives to see another day. You are the man from hope.
I tried one of those cone bearing packer 9000 things, and it took half a tube just to get some grease going... Went to the old palm packer method and much better... Just like I had always done since the late 70's.... Well, don't read anything into that statement.... I am packing wheel bearings.... Not what you are probably thinking.... Ha, ha.... :)
we used a plastic jar thing with a stick in the middle and plastic cap, put the bearing on the stick and use the cap to shove'r down one or thrice and bam shes plum full.
"How to eat an elephant. One bite at a time" you rock dude😝🤣😂
Thanks rich
After hearing those words man.....I'll never be the same.🤣😂🤣 Honestly! My new outlook on life persay.
You honestly make the best/funniest car content on TH-cam. You should have a series.
Nah, corporate bullshit would bleed him dry. Let the country boy be.
He does have a series. Your watching it. Nick.
I drove through Kentucky in 2015 (Washington to South Carolina) and it was astonishing how bad the roads were. You are easily in the top five best TH-cam creators, and top three in the automotive genre. I appreciate the comforts of my newer vehicle, but it makes a guy feel pretty nostalgic to see these older cars get another chance at life. The cassettes were worth the detour.
"Dont be mad at me, Im going the limit!" lol
guy was grumpy for sure
In amongst the absolutely hilarious commentary is iron-hard spirit and determination.
thanks for watching John
He's a Great American. 🇺🇸
Subscribed for the northern humor/sarcasm/makeshift words. The best friends I ever had were from Wisconsin. I miss those guys. This video made me smile. Thank you.
Derek i'm sure she's gone by now, but it really should've been given to a struggling family that needed a good little work car or a youngster for college, my oldest son bought a sq body Chevy and went through it, we bought a long block 350 from o' Riley's transferred the the parts that didn't come with it, put a 299.00 paint job, 5 new tires, my son owns 2 transmission shops, so the only thing it cost was, our labor, when the other business got word, they themselves wanted to help to so now every year we do the same thing, this year it's looking good because of the Floods. My wife and i think what you and Jessica are doing a great service, thank you guys very much.