Derek, I’m sitting here in the hospital with my little girl and my wife after a long difficult week of you name it sicknesses. Your video brought the first smile to her face all day! Thank you for all your hard work and the time you spend away from your boys to bring us joy every week.
I hit the little "thumbs up" button but thats because i hear what you are saying. Two years ago when I was caring for my terminally ill dad. Derek made me laugh and smile in a way that I still cannot describe to this day. I wish I had discovered his channel before he passed. Something about these video helped me through a very very rough time. Sam I wish you, your girl and your wife the best. Isn't it weird? Good people do still exist (Derek I mean)
Since the only TV I get is the at-work break room...only recently did I start seeing trailers for the show. Apparently it was off-season so I happened across VGG here in stead. Haven't seen any of the TV eps since no way to or about to trying to schedule work tasks around seeing a TV show. But from what I've seen just of the odd trailer...these solo versions are more interesting. No commercial interruptions (YT ads notwithstanding) or network time slot crunches... @@marcusaurelius2770
My son was playing hot wheels with me earlier today (he’s 3) and tells me: “dad can you tow me, one of my sparkalators fell out”. He loves watching your videos with me and we both appreciate your content Derek!
Watching this in the UK, I would actually be willing to pay money, and use the rest of my holiday leave, to join this guy on a vehicle recovery like this. I've found anyone that is as chill and calm as this guy while doing their job is like that because they're good enough at their job that it's just easy and enjoyable for them. I reckon you could learn alot from this guy in a week.
This guy is actual legit cool. Hard to find nowadays. I find it interesting that he doesn't go around trying to flex on people and get attention. He saw an engine fire, ran over, put it out and left the fire extinguisher, never mentioning it again. I'll continue watching for sure. Good content.
He has found a way to follow his passion and entertain others all while making a living. Hatred runs deep, even if you don't realize it. Just be happy for him.
My late father lost his pilot’s license due to Multiple Sclerosis. He spent his airplane money restoring a 25th anniversary Stingray. It was his pride and joy for two decades. Looked like the day it rolled off the showroom floor when he finished it. Countless car shows where he’d sit under a shade tree, sip ice tea and swap stories with other enthusiasts. I’m laughing because I think he fought every issue you fought on this one! 😂 Thanks for the great video and memories Derek 😎
Whenever I see a 2 hour revival, I know it's going to peg the struggle meter. Derek, your ability to hang with it is impressive. The look on your face when you left that last gas stop said it all. To top it off, you when lent a hand when someone, somehow was having worse car problems than yours. Truly a generous man. Thank you!
Two hours of VGG and a Vette?! Oh heck yes!!!!!! Probably going to have to break this up (got more work to do) but going to relax some now with this. Thank you for all you do for us ~ Chuck.
The only Vette I ever owned was back in the 80's. I bought it, drove it an hour and a half home and immediate sold it to a neighbor. So this show is longer than my experience as an owner.
Derek, I’ve lived in Ghana, West Africa for the last 15 years working with widows and orphans. No TV or much of anything for entertainment except a few car channels on TH-cam. Watching you troubleshoot and repair the cars on your channel and your positive can-do attitude is very entertaining and informative. Often here in Ghana bubblegum and wire is how we make do until we find the parts so your channel has helped me one, to keep things running and two, keep my sanity through laughing my way through your episodes. Thanks.
Derek, you put real meaning into the old saying " YOU HAVE THE PATIENCE OF JOB "!! Your Sense of Humor seems to be FOOD for your DETERMINATION!. These are simply GREAT VIDEO"S you are putting out. GOOD-LUCK to you! on all your adventures!!
I will give Derek all the credit that this far in, as well known as he is; he'd still rather not bother anyone and just get the rig runnin' where it's at. Dude could make one social media post in any state and have a lift in an hour.
Derek, C3 headlight door mechanisms are designed to go over center and lock in the upright position even without the vacuum motor working. You can push them up all the way from underneath the front until the linkage locks over center of the pivot. If the mechanism doesn't lock in the upright position, you can make a simple mechanical adjustment on the linkage to get it to lock and stay in the upright position. They were designed this way on purpose in case the vacuum motor failed and you had to manually push up the headlight doors from underneath by hand.
@@ViceGripGarage Derek, If the headlight motors fought you when the engine was running and the headlight switch was on, then you have a bad headlight switch. The easy fix for this is to disconnect the small vacuum line running from the headlight switch to the headlight motor vacuum valve in the front of the car in front of the radiator. When you disconnect the hose, the headlights should pop up with the engine running if the headlight motors work. If they don't, you will be able to push them up from below.
@@Tractorsandnonsense All joking aside, if Derek had a rescue video come out titled "Can I get this old 1992 gyrocopter running and fly it from one end of my yard to the other?" easy multi million views.
I always find time to watch VGG. Watch him has helped me out on some of the vehicles i have worked on since i started watching. His show is very awesome. And I love the fact that the family helps out as well. This is a TRUE AMERICAN MAN AND FAMILY. I even watch LGG
Just wanted to say thank you sir for staying true to yourself no matter how many fellers and fellets tune in. The way you are with your family speaks volume to how great of a man/father/husband/goin ta town rig specialist you are. Keep up the great work and try to remember you don’t have to do anything that you don’t enjoy. Thank you Derek!!😊
@@ViceGripGarage of course! I wish people understood how much you sacrafice for us. We only see a small percentage of how tolling it is on you. That’s why I really hope you take time to enjoy what you’ve worked so incredibly hard for. Once again thank you!
@@ViceGripGarageI have always loved these revivals and road worthy rescues. I have been watching you since your old shop in Minnesota when you did that 1980 burgundy square body. That's for the awesome videos. Are you going to be at the Daytona turkey run Thanksgiving weekend would love to meet you. And see if you sign my vice grip independence chevelle shirt thanks again.
@@ViceGripGaragehey d your got somebody scamming people on here please let people know he is gifting you red Buick t says you have to pay shipping so you will come feature an episode the person is using your first and last name with a 3 at the end just thought you should know
As a kid in the 70's, not only did we drink from our hose, but the neighbors were also absolutely ok with drinking from their hoses as well. We were never dehydrated and we played from sun up until sun down.
One time I remember very well we we're across town and we needed a drink and we just walked up to a random faucet and started to drink when the old woman that lived in the house came outside and we expected her to yell at us to get outta her yard . She offered us paper cups with ice because it was hot . We thanked her and had nice ice cold water. Things were so much different back then.
On behalf of those Spanish speaking folks who's car caught fire across the street..., Muchas Gracias for keeping their car from becoming a raging inferno! I had a similar incident many years ago, and their pick up truck was packed with all of their possessions. It always feels good to help someone out, that REALLY needs a hand and a blessing.
Derek. Please don't ever change the format of these videos. As someone said before,the only videos over an hour I don't skip forward. Thank you for the videos. Keep them coming. What would a guy do without them 😆.
Derek is one of the only youtubers that gets millions of subscribers and keeps their content original to how the channel started. Kudos to VGG. Once a fan forever a fan. This channel helped my get my 1966 mustang going strong again a family heirloom. There we go spelling error fixed🤣
Who cares about spelling I care about love of old cars memories they hold too us petrol heads us English idiots call our selves!! Love the American stuff too but MG Rover till I die! Been dead as manufacture for 18 years now don't buy a Chinese one tho there trash!
He's 1 of very few TH-cams with over a million subscribers whose video view counts match the sub number... Like the other fella said, once a fan always a fan
What an awesome episode, love the revival series. As a FL resident, could definitely relate. Derek, your patience, perseverance, and positive attitude are inspirational man. I truly don't know how you do it, you must be exhausted. I truly appreciate all you do and love your channel. Keep it up brother and God Bless America!
Hey Tim, you have mentioned every single thing I had in mind. Derek, you are truly a great mechanic that have patience like I have never seen on anybody. I wish people can learn from you how to never give up. To be honest with you at first I had to learn to listen to your jokes but later I realized what you were really funny and real. Loved your video it was my first one, but I will be watching you from now on. Thanks
I really enjoy VGG and Derek. I got my first Vette in 1986,it was a black 1980 with red leather,4-speed and a L-48. I begged my wife 'It needs a new motor, it's slow',she said 'Aren't Corvettes fast?' Me; 'Not this one'
I love yor videos. I'm 74 yrs. old and retired from working on cars and such. But I still like watching you do what I did 40 years ago.. fixing cars and driving them home. Cool videos.
WATCH 23 MINUTES IN HELL BY BILL WIESS SUPERNATURAL NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE.DOES. LIFE EXIST AFTER DEATH WATCH THIS THOUGHT PROVOKING STORY AND FIND OUT*"VETERAN SCOTS GUARDS**"!!
That Green Goblin really wanted to live. It made it 750 miles after sitting for so long. I feel like that is worth the extra time to fix up better and keep it alive.... Also, I gotta say, I know how much effort it takes to do a lot of what you do, and the whole editing of videos on top of all that. So seriously, Thank You for all your efforts to make these videos, because they are super cool to see. Well done good sir 💪 😎 👍
According to the federal HESCHLAVVO law, it is already forbidden in Switzerland to drive combustion engines on mountain passes from 2025. In France, the SCHLABOUBVE regulates that fossil vehicles that produce fine dust are prohibited in all cities from 2025. The BABVVO in Germany will bann exhaust gas pollution from 2027 and that is what will happen in entire EU also bann of all tires and brakes because of fine dust!!!
@@Schlipperschlopper Oh well. I suppose us Swiss HAVE to market ourselves somehow. WHERE ON EARTH did you read that mountain passes will be shut for ICE engines in 2025 ? LOL. EVEN Switzerland (as rich if not richer country than the USA but with only 8Mio people rather than 340Mio in the US....) cannot du that.
I usually don't go for Corvettes, but... I LOVE this car. Honestly that paint job makes it, and those side pipes. It looks like a real life Hot Wheels car. My 3 year old is also completely enamoured with it!
I'm not sure why this came up in my video feed, but I'm so happy it did. Dude is hilarious and he knows his stuff. Incredibly wholesome. Just a good time.
Yes, I'm 61 years young, drank out of plenty of hoses. We were lucky enough to have the best public water in Pennsylvania. Beaver Run Reservoir. We also were exposed to more radiation than most in my hometown of Apollo, P A. A lot of people died of cancer. I am too stubborn to get it. Irish heritage! Eddie
Derek I think if the frame is solid and not too rusty, it is a good candidate for saving. There is almost nothing that you can't get as far as parts for Vettes. Most every part that car would need is available after market.
You need to have a revival labeled “with the help of fans “. Get everyone willing to help to send you their name address and phone number and then when you’re on the road and you need a hand or a tow or a ride you find the guy that’s closest and give him a call. If he can’t help find the next guy etc..
That's Josh Mazerolle's schtick Vague industrys Deathwish is their TH-cam channel. My favorite build is either the off road El Camino, or the k truck" stomper" with a twin turbo LS motor
@@ryurc3033I think that's a great idea... I've often thought when he is in trouble, that there must be a fan close by that would be most willing to do anything for Derek..he has addicts, not just fans!
“A guy needs some assistance, so I’m gonna do the right thing and call triple A. Nope. Chris R from Cleveland is picking up a starter relay for me from an O’Reilly’s that’s 46.78 miles from here, and has agreed to hold a flashlight while I swap it on the side of this highway, in the snow. great.”
Watching you deal with these legends of the past makes my day, turn wrenches for 48 years, my body has retired me with cancer but still love seeing them revived an learn alot by watching you.. keep up the good work an God bless you an yours.
I have lived in many places throughout my life, never have I seen more cars on fire on the side of the road than my 7 years spent in Florida… Great channel, great videos!
Derek you never cease to amaze me , what a battle to keep this one going, you're certainly the victor , it's worrying just as a viewer hearing just how dangerous it was , glad you got home safely to the family, you're the champion and we the fans love you and your family 🏆😎
Derek just gave a two hour lesson on getting victory over adversity. He showed how not panicking and continuing to think can get you out of a problem you've never experienced.
I look forward to Derek’s shows on YT and Motor Trend. After watching the tragic current events of this nation and the world, and work stress, I need these shows to be reminded that there’s still good things going on by high quality people!
The most entertaining program on tv. Back in the day, in the UK, there was a fashion for pink socks and lime green. We are talking 60 years plus ago. My dad BURNED them in front of me. I could live with a lime greem Corvette. The thing about Derek, he doesn't need script writers. Few people think that way. It's brilliant. Inspired. Will have to come back to tis one.
I think this rescue has given all it has to give to the channel, donate it to some Vette-fanatic and move on to the next car in need of a rescue. Great video!!
@@charlesm7589 do not donate to community College they just get torn apart until they won't go back together then they get scrapped. Anyway that's what the one I went to dose
Watching your long heroic trip home made me realize how lucky I was,flying into Galesburg Illinois & buying a 68 stored Vette and driving it home to Oakland CA. Just a tune up & fluids change plus 2 quarts oil burned on I 80. A lifetime of wrenching still leaves me way short of Your impressive problem solving skills. Sometimes make up for this by great luck, like finding this one owner Vette with 88 K miles in original owner’s garage. Sold it in CA for ridiculous $. I believe we do share a real love for these old machines. That’s probably the source of the good luck sometimes added to our wrenching skills. Gotta know, Derek, when you make such a long highway haul as this revival was, “Somebody up there” really likes you.
Really love these revivals 2 hrs went really quick thank you so much for all the effort and time put in making these mate, I think your channel is the best on you tube thumbs up from Australia
New to the channel and I'm pissed off I haven't found this gem sooner! This guy is awesome from his own sort of language he speaks from his overall love for cars. Definitely one of my favorite channels
I am in Yakima Washington -509 This man gave me gift of laughter I lost over 15 family members last two years from virus and drugs and alcohol some natural And if that's not enough I suffer from stomach cancer Hardest part was buried my second son and my oldest daughter Glad I raised my kids on my own Now I am grampa retired still try enjoy life So glad this man has kind heart and good humor Helps me a lot Praise the Lord God bless you all ❤️🙏✝️
This was my first time watching Dereks channel and , boy, what a helluva introduction! Loved every second of it. The C3 is my favorite Corvette and getting to watch you bring her back to life, along with your own unique mannerisms and amazing mechanical skills, really made this interesting and entertaining. the 2 hours just flew by. I happily subbed afterward. I'm glad she got a new home.
The first time I watched Derek's channel years ago, I thought he was a crazy SOB. Nothing's changed. 😂 His wife surely loves him for letting him do this.
@@ViceGripGarage I've worked on several older Corvettes, if they set for long periods of time, the calipers tend to freeze up completely. You'll have to replace em. They are NOT interchangeable. You have to get the caliper for each individual wheel. They were around $80--85 each. You'll need brake pads also. Good Luck, dude.
Here in the UK, it's today, 22nd October,only we call it Harvest festival. Many years ago, when I was a boy, we celebrated it by taking veg into school to be delivered to local old folk.
That you ran to help someone in need is awesome. Way to show other people matter too. Thanks for doing what you do and looking out for others at the same time. The world is lucky to have dads like you.
Cool that Derek helped the family with the fire. I had a car where ethanol ate through the fuel line, not long after ethanol was first madated as 10% in pumo gasoline, & the car caught fire in a parking lot. I didn't have a fire extinguisher, but a Georgia Power linesman, just happened to have his bucket truck parked beside me, & he put out the fire with his fire extinguisher, before it spread. It could have been bad, because it was a covered parking deck, so I was really lucky. I replaced the fuel line & injector lines w/ R30, or whatever the ethanol proof fuel line is, & I was good to go. ...I always packed a fire extinguisher after that, even if I was in just a regular car, as I was in back then. Had them in my van & pick up truck, but I just never thought of a regular car as dangerous, I guess?
Derek...Thank You for being so funny, good spirited, and willing to teach us non-mechanics so much about how cars work (or not). Keep up the great work and take care of that wonderful family!
Me and my brother watched VGG religiously. He has since passed at 39 yrs old so I’m carrying the tradition on. Love everything you and your family stand for Derek and I would love to meet you! Btw call the “Vette” Mr Yuck like the poison control stickers growing up!!! Keep up the amazing work you do and god bless you and yours!
I am Floridian! I like your content! Storms are normal for us!! Keep up the good work on your channel!! I don't watch television because of guys like you!! Keep keeping it real! 100 %
You fixing the car is cool and all but what I really enjoy the most about these videos is the driving montages and then you fixing smaller problems on the go. Gives it the good roadtrip vibes.
I use to work at that very store until I moved back where the humidity was exactly as u described it!! My pic u see was taken in the back office of that store!! Any trips back this way I'd be more than happy to provide all essential juices need for ur circular earth beaters to move correctly!! Enjoyed ur language!!!
My favorite part of the video was when you dropped everything to help some strangers despite having your own car problems.. You are the man VGG. Love your videos. You make me feel like I can do it too even when Im worried or think I might not have the skills. I learn by trial and error. You inspire me to push my limits. Thank you Derek. Much love to you and your family from Florida.
He has a very endearing manner, and clearly knows his business. I've never understood why people just dump beautiful machines and surprisingly don't appear ton want to sell them either.
It actually says a lot about his character. Derek is a very genuine guy. He lives TN about 2 and a half hours from where I live in KY. I'd like to meet him and Heavy D Sparks both one day.
Glad you made it home safe Derek, I thought the 59 Elcamino over loaded with tools and a motorcycle was sketchy, you keep raising the bar pretty soon you’re going to be flying down the interstate sitting on a frame with a seat and wheels saying it’ll be fine 😖thank you and the family for another very entertaining white knuckle adventure and can’t wait for the next one!
I'd say the most sketchy of what i have watched. Is the one with the car with the engine in the centre and Derek bought a shonky orange pick up, because of the fumes. which had the worst wiring I've ever seen (twisted wire's) and amazed it never caught fires ...that was real sketch!.
I’d like to see this one brought back to life but that’s just me , I know it’d take a lot of work , I do so enjoy your videos , no swearing , no drinking etc ; I can recommend all your videos to my kids , church friends , family etc; blessings to you and your family .
your spirit to not give up no matter what challenge you facing is appreciated. I always look forward to such long video uploads. Thank you for the content Derek ❤
Funny you picked that car from my neighborhood here in Florida I use to see it cruze the streets for many years , I often wondered what happened to that car a real eye catcher I live north of there now but when I seen your channel I said hey wait I know that car lol small world after all.
I know these revivals are starting to wear you down, but always appreciate you doing them. Most of us will watch anything you post. Always do what's best for you and your family. (The color has to go)! LOL
Usually when you can see rapid water flow in the radiator from the cap it means half or more of the rad tubes are blocked and making water flow faster through the unblocked tubes. I'd remove and flush or replace the radiator.
Been watching for years now, one of the silent majority and biggest fan! Really happy for your rise in stardom’s fame with you on Motortrend now! Congratulations Derrick your big time now and still very humble! The type of person that I respect very much. I really love these types of rescues over all other content. I can put myself right there with you and love the shows. Thanks for all your content and you have a great family. Thanks for all your doing!
As a frequent hose drinker, you have to let the hose run for a few minutes to clear out the stagnant water. Otherwise you're drinking days or weeks old water that was just sitting in the hose.
Hey Derek I really enjoy your revivals! The world sucks right now. So many things going down. To watch you work your magic and get these cars back home. Is really enjoyable!!
Derek gets major props for getting the Vette to limp 750 miles. The Vette itself is a basket case, other than keeping the fiberglass body for a frame swap.
This one made me nervous, but I totally dug watching you address every concern. I am now enjoying a Saturday night tradition of watching your heroic episodes. Looking forward to the next one. I truly don't know how you do this - ONE of these episodes would make me have to retreat to bed for at least a week (from not only the physical expenditure, but also the total mental/emotional stress) but you're off to your next one with only a couple hours sleep (!!!!!????)
Another fantastic episode! Way to keep your "boots moving" your perseverance and "never give up" attitude are to be commended! Can't wait for the next episode. God Bless America & VGG!!!!
Sure did enjoy this episode. I missed it evidently as it’s been a few months I see here that you posted it. That Corvette was a solid little soldier but I hope you got a better Corvette to fool with. God bless y’all! Safe travels!
Well, Derek, another great journey. When you first got her to "bark off," I thought, "They didn't make a diesel Stingray." An absolute masterclass in determination and skill with a can-do attitude. Instead of watching from the UK 🇬🇧, I am watching from Agra in India on vacation. Keep em coming, Derek. Graham.
I've been a fan for years and your description of the various smells has always been something I can basically taste. Not sure if this is a good thing or not, but I always appreciate the descriptive accuracy. It's always accurate for what I have in mind.
Derek, I drank from the garden hose with my brothers, growing up in the 50s. We also drank rainwater running down our street at the curb, and when the county guys came by with the tar for patching, we would help ourselves to a bit to chew on. Still alive and well at 72 here...BTW, enjoy your channel immensely. Love it when you involve your boys, as I suspect they are getting an unforgettable childhood to look back on! Keep it up, sir.
It seems like just any car with a complete motor , he can about 95 percent of the time get it running . This guy is awesome ! He is like a shade tree mechanic with all the know how and then some ! Great mechanic and an awesome man . RESPECT Sir RESPECT !
Great episode as always. From the video you looked worn out and somewhat depressed because of it taking you longer to get home but as I seen you running to help that family with their car on fire I think you were in the right place at the right time. No cape needed.
I have learned how to install a new carburetor on my project just by watching your videos. You have taught me a lot about basic engine work and repair. Thank you keep up the great content
Derek, you are a guru, a sage, a car whisperer, the man who speaks to engines with his own special lexicon. With patience, a gentle voice, and pair of vice grips, you bring the dead back to life. Let us all raise our wobble pops in your name!
Derek is definitely enigmatic but fascinatingly so once I start watching him its really hard to stop. I can’t explain this but I can sense others are similarly mesmerized as well. He just makes you feel comfortable and included in his videos, like you’re part of his extended family.
I've got one of these, silver with the the glass silver tops. You have inspired me, it has been sitting for 8 years. I hope I can get the parts I need in Australia to do it justice.
I am 75 years old and I grew drinking from a water hose, also change the Vet back to Silver . I just joined your podcast and really like some the stuff you drive you must have Balls of Steel that mid engine AMC was unreal. Regards Ed from Texas
Derek, I’m sitting here in the hospital with my little girl and my wife after a long difficult week of you name it sicknesses. Your video brought the first smile to her face all day! Thank you for all your hard work and the time you spend away from your boys to bring us joy every week.
It was the muffler straps on the headlights that got me! 😂
Hope everybody gets better hang in there brother 🤘🏽
Best of luck getting better man!
Hoping everything gets better for you and fast brotha 🙏
I hit the little "thumbs up" button but thats because i hear what you are saying. Two years ago when I was caring for my terminally ill dad. Derek made me laugh and smile in a way that I still cannot describe to this day. I wish I had discovered his channel before he passed. Something about these video helped me through a very very rough time. Sam I wish you, your girl and your wife the best. Isn't it weird? Good people do still exist (Derek I mean)
I'd rather watch this than most of the reality tv and other junk on cable anymore... keep em coming Derek, appreciate ya! 🍻🇺🇸
I agree with you 100%. And no disrespect Derek if you see this, but your personal videos are much better than Road Worthy rescue.
Since the only TV I get is the at-work break room...only recently did I start seeing trailers for the show. Apparently it was off-season so I happened across VGG here in stead. Haven't seen any of the TV eps since no way to or about to trying to schedule work tasks around seeing a TV show. But from what I've seen just of the odd trailer...these solo versions are more interesting. No commercial interruptions (YT ads notwithstanding) or network time slot crunches... @@marcusaurelius2770
@@marcusaurelius2770I like both
100%.
TV is just crap.
Agree.
Wait. People still pay for commercials..er I mean cable?!
My son was playing hot wheels with me earlier today (he’s 3) and tells me: “dad can you tow me, one of my sparkalators fell out”. He loves watching your videos with me and we both appreciate your content Derek!
Those are the best dad memories
That is adorable 😄 It sounds like you're raising him right! Children absorb and learn what they hear... he's off to a great start😀😊
I have a 3yo gonna put this on with him
Lying for likes, cringe.
Watching this in the UK, I would actually be willing to pay money, and use the rest of my holiday leave, to join this guy on a vehicle recovery like this. I've found anyone that is as chill and calm as this guy while doing their job is like that because they're good enough at their job that it's just easy and enjoyable for them. I reckon you could learn alot from this guy in a week.
Who else has developed the vice grip garage language in their everyday life
We're going to pretend we didn't see that comment.😅J/K
I've, always had my own version of it. But, no one here, would believe me.😄
Don't listen to the haters
I use the term cold snack all the time now.
I say that we gotta hook our peepers on it at work.
This guy is actual legit cool. Hard to find nowadays. I find it interesting that he doesn't go around trying to flex on people and get attention. He saw an engine fire, ran over, put it out and left the fire extinguisher, never mentioning it again. I'll continue watching for sure. Good content.
He has found a way to follow his passion and entertain others all while making a living. Hatred runs deep, even if you don't realize it. Just be happy for him.
You're really a man that takes the time to complain about somebody else's success? If you don't like it then don't watch it.
he is just a good person, keep the videos comming.
The green is cool.
My late father lost his pilot’s license due to Multiple Sclerosis. He spent his airplane money restoring a 25th anniversary Stingray. It was his pride and joy for two decades. Looked like the day it rolled off the showroom floor when he finished it. Countless car shows where he’d sit under a shade tree, sip ice tea and swap stories with other enthusiasts. I’m laughing because I think he fought every issue you fought on this one! 😂 Thanks for the great video and memories Derek 😎
guessing he wouldn't approve of the green.
Been driving my dad's 73 Riv that's been sitting in the open for the last decade. It's going great! My absolute favorite car🧡
I have spent more time watching this guy than crap TV the last two months. Enjoyable and sometimes educational.
I haven't watched TV in like a decade or more, glad you could finally open your eyes 😂
I couldn’t tell you the last time I actually watched tv…. TH-cam 🤘🏻😁🤘🏻
Yeah my first time watching this channel and I agree. I'm about to binge watch a bunch.
Whenever I see a 2 hour revival, I know it's going to peg the struggle meter. Derek, your ability to hang with it is impressive. The look on your face when you left that last gas stop said it all. To top it off, you when lent a hand when someone, somehow was having worse car problems than yours. Truly a generous man. Thank you!
... bring the thunder...fellers and fellettes...
This is the guy you want to roll up when you’re stuck on the side of the road.
Yes.
No I wouldn't trust him to fix me a sandwich let alone fix my car
Two hours of VGG and a Vette?! Oh heck yes!!!!!! Probably going to have to break this up (got more work to do) but going to relax some now with this. Thank you for all you do for us ~ Chuck.
Appreciate your view sir!
The only Vette I ever owned was back in the 80's. I bought it, drove it an hour and a half home and immediate sold it to a neighbor. So this show is longer than my experience as an owner.
@@ViceGripGarageTruly - my pleasure.
That three tone Mopar green paint job leaves a lot to be desired. Always drank from the hose as a kid.
🤣🤣👍👍@@RogerGBowie
Major respect , on dropping all, and running to that burning car, and helping that family..
Dropping all...except the camera.
@@theupscriber65 Did you see him filming that happen? I didn't.
He filmed like 3 seconds of the fire before he put it out. @@lyman135
Derek, I’ve lived in Ghana, West Africa for the last 15 years working with widows and orphans. No TV or much of anything for entertainment except a few car channels on TH-cam. Watching you troubleshoot and repair the cars on your channel and your positive can-do attitude is very entertaining and informative. Often here in Ghana bubblegum and wire is how we make do until we find the parts so your channel has helped me one, to keep things running and two, keep my sanity through laughing my way through your episodes. Thanks.
Derek, you put real meaning into the old saying " YOU HAVE THE PATIENCE OF JOB "!! Your Sense of Humor seems to be FOOD for your DETERMINATION!. These are simply GREAT VIDEO"S you are putting out. GOOD-LUCK to you! on all your adventures!!
I will give Derek all the credit that this far in, as well known as he is; he'd still rather not bother anyone and just get the rig runnin' where it's at.
Dude could make one social media post in any state and have a lift in an hour.
Derek, C3 headlight door mechanisms are designed to go over center and lock in the upright position even without the vacuum motor working. You can push them up all the way from underneath the front until the linkage locks over center of the pivot. If the mechanism doesn't lock in the upright position, you can make a simple mechanical adjustment on the linkage to get it to lock and stay in the upright position. They were designed this way on purpose in case the vacuum motor failed and you had to manually push up the headlight doors from underneath by hand.
Oh now you tell him. 😄😄
I tried like mad!
@@jasonkelley6185I'm sure he already knew this! Pretty much all Chevy and Mopars had this feature as a just in case option.
@@ViceGripGarage Derek, If the headlight motors fought you when the engine was running and the headlight switch was on, then you have a bad headlight switch. The easy fix for this is to disconnect the small vacuum line running from the headlight switch to the headlight motor vacuum valve in the front of the car in front of the radiator. When you disconnect the hose, the headlights should pop up with the engine running if the headlight motors work. If they don't, you will be able to push them up from below.
2 hours of VGG is exactly what I needed today! Just in time for beer and pizza.
Thanks for stopping by
Same! 🍕🍺
Amen
@@ViceGripGarage that a lot of happy weeds there
@@jimmyjams4860 Derek is telling you a vision better then MSM
I appreciate anything Derek rescues, from a push mower to a gyrocopter, I would drop what I'm doing and watch.
He did a gyrocopter??!! Which episode?
@@Tractorsandnonsense All joking aside, if Derek had a rescue video come out titled "Can I get this old 1992 gyrocopter running and fly it from one end of my yard to the other?" easy multi million views.
@1969BBC It's not to far fetched have Cleetus McFarland there to coach how to fly it 😂
I always find time to watch VGG. Watch him has helped me out on some of the vehicles i have worked on since i started watching. His show is very awesome. And I love the fact that the family helps out as well. This is a TRUE AMERICAN MAN AND FAMILY. I even watch LGG
Just wanted to say thank you sir for staying true to yourself no matter how many fellers and fellets tune in. The way you are with your family speaks volume to how great of a man/father/husband/goin ta town rig specialist you are. Keep up the great work and try to remember you don’t have to do anything that you don’t enjoy. Thank you Derek!!😊
I appreciate that
@@ViceGripGarage of course! I wish people understood how much you sacrafice for us. We only see a small percentage of how tolling it is on you. That’s why I really hope you take time to enjoy what you’ve worked so incredibly hard for. Once again thank you!
@@ViceGripGarageI have always loved these revivals and road worthy rescues. I have been watching you since your old shop in Minnesota when you did that 1980 burgundy square body. That's for the awesome videos. Are you going to be at the Daytona turkey run Thanksgiving weekend would love to meet you. And see if you sign my vice grip independence chevelle shirt thanks again.
@@ViceGripGaragecorrventador
@@ViceGripGaragehey d your got somebody scamming people on here please let people know he is gifting you red Buick t says you have to pay shipping so you will come feature an episode the person is using your first and last name with a 3 at the end just thought you should know
As a kid in the 70's, not only did we drink from our hose, but the neighbors were also absolutely ok with drinking from their hoses as well. We were never dehydrated and we played from sun up until sun down.
One time I remember very well we we're across town and we needed a drink and we just walked up to a random faucet and started to drink when the old woman that lived in the house came outside and we expected her to yell at us to get outta her yard .
She offered us paper cups with ice because it was hot .
We thanked her and had nice ice cold water.
Things were so much different back then.
@@johnromansky6834different times🥺
I grew up on a farm, and frequently drank from the hose. While making hay, rinsing off after unloading a wagon and getting a drink was wonderful.
Yes, drank water from hoses 😎
Mmm, the warm taste of sun drenched PVC & water.
On behalf of those Spanish speaking folks who's car caught fire across the street..., Muchas Gracias for keeping their car from becoming a raging inferno! I had a similar incident many years ago, and their pick up truck was packed with all of their possessions. It always feels good to help someone out, that REALLY needs a hand and a blessing.
I'm only 8 minutes in but does that happen in this video or another one??? If possible can you post a link if it's another video please
Yes this vid
Dgaf
Derek. Please don't ever change the format of these videos. As someone said before,the only videos over an hour I don't skip forward. Thank you for the videos. Keep them coming. What would a guy do without them 😆.
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Fully agree !!!!
Derek is one of the only youtubers that gets millions of subscribers and keeps their content original to how the channel started. Kudos to VGG. Once a fan forever a fan. This channel helped my get my 1966 mustang going strong again a family heirloom. There we go spelling error fixed🤣
Heirloom
Who cares about spelling I care about love of old cars memories they hold too us petrol heads us English idiots call our selves!! Love the American stuff too but MG Rover till I die! Been dead as manufacture for 18 years now don't buy a Chinese one tho there trash!
Those plants that look like pot are actually bamboo. Dont smoke 'em.
He's 1 of very few TH-cams with over a million subscribers whose video view counts match the sub number...
Like the other fella said, once a fan always a fan
Derek does it without cursing...explosions...people running...
What an awesome episode, love the revival series. As a FL resident, could definitely relate. Derek, your patience, perseverance, and positive attitude are inspirational man. I truly don't know how you do it, you must be exhausted. I truly appreciate all you do and love your channel. Keep it up brother and God Bless America!
Thank you so much
Right after watching Derek break down so much and not get upset now wen I get a flat tire or break down I don’t get mad anymore
Just get that rig back into good ole Tennessee and the critters will deal with those nasty Florida ants. @@ViceGripGarage
@ViceGripGarage Bro, you pulled the Speedy Gonzales with the family with the car on 🔥. That shit was hilarious the way you said it! Keep it up man.
Hey Tim, you have mentioned every single thing I had in mind.
Derek, you are truly a great mechanic that have patience like I have never seen on anybody. I wish people can learn from you how to never give up. To be honest with you at first I had to learn to listen to your jokes but later I realized what you were really funny and real.
Loved your video it was my first one, but I will be watching you from now on. Thanks
I really enjoy VGG and Derek. I got my first Vette in 1986,it was a black 1980 with red leather,4-speed and a L-48. I begged my wife 'It needs a new motor, it's slow',she said 'Aren't Corvettes fast?' Me; 'Not this one'
I love yor videos. I'm 74 yrs. old and retired from working on cars and such. But I still like watching you do what I did 40 years ago.. fixing cars and driving them home. Cool videos.
WATCH 23 MINUTES IN HELL BY BILL WIESS SUPERNATURAL NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE.DOES. LIFE EXIST AFTER DEATH WATCH THIS THOUGHT PROVOKING STORY AND FIND OUT*"VETERAN SCOTS GUARDS**"!!
That Green Goblin really wanted to live. It made it 750 miles after sitting for so long. I feel like that is worth the extra time to fix up better and keep it alive.... Also, I gotta say, I know how much effort it takes to do a lot of what you do, and the whole editing of videos on top of all that. So seriously, Thank You for all your efforts to make these videos, because they are super cool to see. Well done good sir 💪 😎 👍
According to the federal HESCHLAVVO law, it is already forbidden in Switzerland to drive combustion engines on mountain passes from 2025. In France, the SCHLABOUBVE regulates that fossil vehicles that produce fine dust are prohibited in all cities from 2025. The BABVVO in Germany will bann exhaust gas pollution from 2027 and that is what will happen in entire EU also bann of all tires and brakes because of fine dust!!!
@@Schlipperschlopper Oh well. I suppose us Swiss HAVE to market ourselves somehow. WHERE ON EARTH did you read that mountain passes will be shut for ICE engines in 2025 ? LOL.
EVEN Switzerland (as rich if not richer country than the USA but with only 8Mio people rather than 340Mio in the US....) cannot du that.
Please google the Heschlavvo laws@@Team33Team33
ICE are the future electric died 100 years ago and will die again it just isnt viable. @@Team33Team33
Don't let Dinosaur vampires die, we must keep the black blood flowing.
I usually don't go for Corvettes, but... I LOVE this car. Honestly that paint job makes it, and those side pipes. It looks like a real life Hot Wheels car. My 3 year old is also completely enamoured with it!
I'm not sure why this came up in my video feed, but I'm so happy it did. Dude is hilarious and he knows his stuff. Incredibly wholesome. Just a good time.
I’m always impressed how a guy gets through all the problems and makes it home! Great Job as always! Thanks for the entertainment!
A 2 hour corvette revival is what I needed after a long ass friday
Yeah I busted ass today, this was perfect and appreciated
lol, im an hour in and didnt even realize it, ive been entertained the whole time lol
and yes very needed
Derek just dropping everything and running to help that family is the best part of this whole video. 1:49:03
Lmao 🤣
Car on fire, second sketchiest car in the road....
That was wild, I thought someone was pulling into O'Reilly with a dirt bike, I was half expecting to hear a comment from Derek about how loud it was!
Thats how its supposed to be too👍
Yeah man, sounded like car was in first gear going 50 mph - it was revving! No wonder it blew .. yikes!
Yes, I'm 61 years young, drank out of plenty of hoses. We were lucky enough to have the best public water in Pennsylvania. Beaver Run Reservoir. We also were exposed to more radiation than most in my hometown of Apollo, P A. A lot of people died of cancer. I am too stubborn to get it. Irish heritage! Eddie
Derek I think if the frame is solid and not too rusty, it is a good candidate for saving. There is almost nothing that you can't get as far as parts for Vettes. Most every part that car would need is available after market.
You need to have a revival labeled “with the help of fans “. Get everyone willing to help to send you their name address and phone number and then when you’re on the road and you need a hand or a tow or a ride you find the guy that’s closest and give him a call. If he can’t help find the next guy etc..
That's Josh Mazerolle's schtick
Vague industrys
Deathwish is their TH-cam channel.
My favorite build is either the off road El Camino, or the k truck" stomper" with a twin turbo LS motor
@@ryurc3033busted knuckles is actually the name you’re looking for, for their channel deathwish is a series they do on the channel.
@@ryurc3033I think that's a great idea... I've often thought when he is in trouble, that there must be a fan close by that would be most willing to do anything for Derek..he has addicts, not just fans!
@ryurc3033 it's on busted knuckle films channel
“A guy needs some assistance, so I’m gonna do the right thing and call triple A. Nope. Chris R from Cleveland is picking up a starter relay for me from an O’Reilly’s that’s 46.78 miles from here, and has agreed to hold a flashlight while I swap it on the side of this highway, in the snow. great.”
Watching you deal with these legends of the past makes my day, turn wrenches for 48 years, my body has retired me with cancer but still love seeing them revived an learn alot by watching you.. keep up the good work an God bless you an yours.
I have lived in many places throughout my life, never have I seen more cars on fire on the side of the road than my 7 years spent in Florida…
Great channel, great videos!
I really can't lie, the humor in this episode was excellent, I loved every moment, My sides were splitting
So much of it goes over people’s heads too! You know a good 40% doesn’t even realize what he’s doing with wordplay which sucks for them lol
Yup 👍 So nice to see a good ‘ole “will it run and drive” video again!
Derek you never cease to amaze me , what a battle to keep this one going, you're certainly the victor , it's worrying just as a viewer hearing just how dangerous it was , glad you got home safely to the family, you're the champion and we the fans love you and your family 🏆😎
7.3 million views man you're killing it derek thanks for all your hard work its appreciated
Derek just gave a two hour lesson on getting victory over adversity. He showed how not panicking and continuing to think can get you out of a problem you've never experienced.
I look forward to Derek’s shows on YT and Motor Trend. After watching the tragic current events of this nation and the world, and work stress, I need these shows to be reminded that there’s still good things going on by high quality people!
^Completely agree with every word^
ditto! I feel the same way, VGG is my therapy esp since I have his same dry humor and love of engines/cars etc.
Amen !! 😊
Amen.
Right there witcha on the one
I feel like a rig that took you that far is begging to be saved. Would love to see more on this!
More cracks than Charlie Sheen
yep it has a good body and frame. needs some love but it could make a nice drift car.
Really hope the Vette gets a red coat of paint, a heart transplant , and named Lighting McQueen !
I agree its the nice years
The most entertaining program on tv. Back in the day, in the UK, there was a fashion for pink socks and lime green. We are talking 60 years plus ago. My dad BURNED them in front of me. I could live with a lime greem Corvette. The thing about Derek, he doesn't need script writers. Few people think that way. It's brilliant. Inspired. Will have to come back to tis one.
I think this rescue has given all it has to give to the channel, donate it to some Vette-fanatic and move on to the next car in need of a rescue. Great video!!
Couldn’t agree more!
Donate it to a community college auto repair school. Plenty to work on!
@@charlesm7589 do not donate to community College they just get torn apart until they won't go back together then they get scrapped. Anyway that's what the one I went to dose
Maybe he could keep it for one of his sons
Watching your long heroic trip home made me realize how lucky I was,flying into Galesburg Illinois & buying a 68 stored Vette and driving it home to Oakland CA. Just a tune up & fluids change plus 2 quarts oil burned on I 80. A lifetime of wrenching still leaves me way short of
Your impressive problem solving skills. Sometimes make up for this by great luck, like finding this one owner Vette with 88 K miles in original owner’s garage. Sold it in CA for ridiculous $. I believe we do share a real love for these old machines. That’s probably the source of the good luck sometimes added to our wrenching skills. Gotta know, Derek, when you make such a long highway haul as this revival was, “Somebody up there” really likes you.
Really love these revivals 2 hrs went really quick thank you so much for all the effort and time put in making these mate, I think your channel is the best on you tube thumbs up from Australia
My pleasure!
New to the channel and I'm pissed off I haven't found this gem sooner! This guy is awesome from his own sort of language he speaks from his overall love for cars. Definitely one of my favorite channels
Cool color, it needs to be repainted so the lime green body parts match but it does look good.
I am in Yakima Washington -509
This man gave me gift of laughter
I lost over 15 family members last two years from virus and drugs and alcohol some natural
And if that's not enough I suffer from stomach cancer
Hardest part was buried my second son and my oldest daughter
Glad I raised my kids on my own
Now I am grampa retired still try enjoy life
So glad this man has kind heart and good humor
Helps me a lot
Praise the Lord
God bless you all ❤️🙏✝️
This was my first time watching Dereks channel and , boy, what a helluva introduction! Loved every second of it. The C3 is my favorite Corvette and getting to watch you bring her back to life, along with your own unique mannerisms and amazing mechanical skills, really made this interesting and entertaining. the 2 hours just flew by. I happily subbed afterward. I'm glad she got a new home.
Welcome to the channel!
you've got some binge watching ta do! Betty White is one of my favs!
The first time I watched Derek's channel years ago, I thought he was a crazy SOB. Nothing's changed. 😂 His wife surely loves him for letting him do this.
@@tflick41 I look forward to it on my next few days off!
@@ViceGripGarage I've worked on several older Corvettes, if they set for long periods of time, the calipers tend to freeze up completely. You'll have to replace em.
They are NOT interchangeable. You have to get the caliper for each individual wheel. They were around $80--85 each. You'll need brake pads also.
Good Luck, dude.
Derek, you are ridiculous! In your effort, content, and consistency. Truly is something to behold!
Happy belated Thanksgiving!
Thanks giving lol we’re not even at Halloween
@@Blaines-smallengine-repair In Canada its on October 9th
Here in the UK, it's today, 22nd October,only we call it Harvest festival. Many years ago, when I was a boy, we celebrated it by taking veg into school to be delivered to local old folk.
@@Blaines-smallengine-repair the ol' early harvest up north, my friend! Ha
That you ran to help someone in need is awesome. Way to show other people matter too. Thanks for doing what you do and looking out for others at the same time. The world is lucky to have dads like you.
Cool that Derek helped the family with the fire.
I had a car where ethanol ate through the fuel line, not long after ethanol was first madated as 10% in pumo gasoline, & the car caught fire in a parking lot. I didn't have a fire extinguisher, but a Georgia Power linesman, just happened to have his bucket truck parked beside me, & he put out the fire with his fire extinguisher, before it spread. It could have been bad, because it was a covered parking deck, so I was really lucky.
I replaced the fuel line & injector lines w/ R30, or whatever the ethanol proof fuel line is, & I was good to go. ...I always packed a fire extinguisher after that, even if I was in just a regular car, as I was in back then. Had them in my van & pick up truck, but I just never thought of a regular car as dangerous, I guess?
I get in trouble at work when I deliver some of his one liners - the Charlie Sheen crack specifically
Hopefull thr new Series will start soon on Foxtel. With more sparkalators,whirly things, fuel make it happener.
Derek...Thank You for being so funny, good spirited, and willing to teach us non-mechanics so much about how cars work (or not). Keep up the great work and take care of that wonderful family!
Me and my brother watched VGG religiously. He has since passed at 39 yrs old so I’m carrying the tradition on. Love everything you and your family stand for Derek and I would love to meet you! Btw call the “Vette” Mr Yuck like the poison control stickers growing up!!! Keep up the amazing work you do and god bless you and yours!
Very sorry for your loss.
We’re nominating the name “Ryobi” for this Vette, in reference to the color. @The.Real.Reaper
I love the fact that you almost never give up on a revival. You have a ton more perseverance than most fellers who call themselves car guys. 👊
Derek nailed it, Florida water IS like No Dak slough water!
I am Floridian! I like your content! Storms are normal for us!! Keep up the good work on your channel!! I don't watch television because of guys like you!! Keep keeping it real! 100 %
You fixing the car is cool and all but what I really enjoy the most about these videos is the driving montages and then you fixing smaller problems on the go. Gives it the good roadtrip vibes.
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Brother, you work HARD. This revival was intense, lots of humor then a lot of tension. Love your videos my friend.
I use to work at that very store until I moved back where the humidity was exactly as u described it!! My pic u see was taken in the back office of that store!! Any trips back this way I'd be more than happy to provide all essential juices need for ur circular earth beaters to move correctly!! Enjoyed ur language!!!
My favorite part of the video was when you dropped everything to help some strangers despite having your own car problems.. You are the man VGG. Love your videos. You make me feel like I can do it too even when Im worried or think I might not have the skills. I learn by trial and error. You inspire me to push my limits. Thank you Derek. Much love to you and your family from Florida.
My man out here casually saving lives and not making it a big deal for clout. Much love, Derek!
He has a very endearing manner, and clearly knows his business. I've never understood why people just dump beautiful machines and surprisingly don't appear ton want to sell them either.
You were referring to 1:49:00 right? Crazy timing.
Bro just casually walked away and kept recorded after like nothing happened, probably one of the funniest things he’s done
Bro just casually walked away and kept recorded after like nothing happened, probably one of the funniest things he’s done
It actually says a lot about his character. Derek is a very genuine guy. He lives TN about 2 and a half hours from where I live in KY. I'd like to meet him and Heavy D Sparks both one day.
Glad you made it home safe Derek, I thought the 59 Elcamino over loaded with tools and a motorcycle was sketchy, you keep raising the bar pretty soon you’re going to be flying down the interstate sitting on a frame with a seat and wheels saying it’ll be fine 😖thank you and the family for another very entertaining white knuckle adventure and can’t wait for the next one!
That el ca-mean-o was at top sketch level. This one may have made it on the long list as a rear end waiting come apart, but the other was sketchy
Wasn't that a 60. The one with the flames
I'd say the most sketchy of what i have watched.
Is the one with the car with the engine in the centre and Derek bought a shonky orange pick up, because of the fumes.
which had the worst wiring I've ever seen (twisted wire's)
and amazed it never caught fires ...that was real sketch!.
I love Derek's attitude. Such a laid back guy.
Derek, you are a genuine genius and a comedian. You always make my day. Thank you.
I’d like to see this one brought back to life but that’s just me , I know it’d take a lot of work , I do so enjoy your videos , no swearing , no drinking etc ; I can recommend all your videos to my kids , church friends , family etc; blessings to you and your family .
No drinking lol
your spirit to not give up no matter what challenge you facing is appreciated.
I always look forward to such long video uploads.
Thank you for the content Derek ❤
Funny you picked that car from my neighborhood here in Florida I use to see it cruze the streets for many years , I often wondered what happened to that car a real eye catcher I live north of there now but when I seen your channel I said hey wait I know that car lol small world after all.
The Green Latrine would be a great name for this, been wanting to use that for a while
2 hours of Vice Grip Garage! Yes! Thank you Derek.
I know these revivals are starting to wear you down, but always appreciate you doing them. Most of us will watch anything you post. Always do what's best for you and your family. (The color has to go)! LOL
Usually when you can see rapid water flow in the radiator from the cap it means half or more of the rad tubes are blocked and making water flow faster through the unblocked tubes. I'd remove and flush or replace the radiator.
Been watching for years now, one of the silent majority and biggest fan! Really happy for your rise in stardom’s fame with you on Motortrend now! Congratulations Derrick your big time now and still very humble! The type of person that I respect very much. I really love these types of rescues over all other content. I can put myself right there with you and love the shows. Thanks for all your content and you have a great family. Thanks for all your doing!
I admire what you do here, being able to persevere through this only to leave for another one after just a couple hours of sleep, that’s awesome.
As a frequent hose drinker, you have to let the hose run for a few minutes to clear out the stagnant water. Otherwise you're drinking days or weeks old water that was just sitting in the hose.
Haha, I thought the same thing!
The "reveal" of the color gets me every time. I've watched this I-can't-tell-you-how-many times. ty so much for the content.
Hey Derek I really enjoy your revivals! The world sucks right now. So many things going down. To watch you work your magic and get these cars back home. Is really enjoyable!!
Most importantly, the youtubes will always be here. Take a break and be with your family.
So much tenacity! 97.86593% of people would have given up on the first day! Glad to see you made it!
If she made it 750 miles, she deserves some love in my opinion.
Ditto
Derek gets major props for getting the Vette to limp 750 miles. The Vette itself is a basket case, other than keeping the fiberglass body for a frame swap.
I just found this channel on the Buick Regal and I love his vibe. Just chill and positive and fun to watch!
Helping out that family shows exactly who you are Derek!
This one made me nervous, but I totally dug watching you address every concern. I am now enjoying a Saturday night tradition of watching your heroic episodes. Looking forward to the next one. I truly don't know how you do this - ONE of these episodes would make me have to retreat to bed for at least a week (from not only the physical expenditure, but also the total mental/emotional stress) but you're off to your next one with only a couple hours sleep (!!!!!????)
Another fantastic episode! Way to keep your "boots moving" your perseverance and "never give up" attitude are to be commended! Can't wait for the next episode. God Bless America & VGG!!!!
Sure did enjoy this episode. I missed it evidently as it’s been a few months I see here that you posted it. That Corvette was a solid little soldier but I hope you got a better Corvette to fool with. God bless y’all! Safe travels!
Well, Derek, another great journey. When you first got her to "bark off," I thought, "They didn't make a diesel Stingray." An absolute masterclass in determination and skill with a can-do attitude. Instead of watching from the UK 🇬🇧, I am watching from Agra in India on vacation.
Keep em coming, Derek. Graham.
Is there anything better then 2 hours of VGG brought to you by Derrick. The man… the legend… the guy…
Nope
Nice chill and laugh videos. Love VGG!
I've been a fan for years and your description of the various smells has always been something I can basically taste.
Not sure if this is a good thing or not, but I always appreciate the descriptive accuracy. It's always accurate for what I have in mind.
Derek, I drank from the garden hose with my brothers, growing up in the 50s. We also drank rainwater running down our street at the curb, and when the county guys came by with the tar for patching, we would help ourselves to a bit to chew on. Still alive and well at 72 here...BTW, enjoy your channel immensely. Love it when you involve your boys, as I suspect they are getting an unforgettable childhood to look back on! Keep it up, sir.
It seems like just any car with a complete motor , he can about 95 percent of the time get it running . This guy is awesome ! He is like a shade tree mechanic with all the know how and then some ! Great mechanic and an awesome man . RESPECT Sir RESPECT !
Great episode as always. From the video you looked worn out and somewhat depressed because of it taking you longer to get home but as I seen you running to help that family with their car on fire I think you were in the right place at the right time. No cape needed.
I have learned how to install a new carburetor on my project just by watching your videos. You have taught me a lot about basic engine work and repair. Thank you keep up the great content
Derek, you are a guru, a sage, a car whisperer, the man who speaks to engines with his own special lexicon. With patience, a gentle voice, and pair of vice grips, you bring the dead back to life. Let us all raise our wobble pops in your name!
Derek is definitely enigmatic but fascinatingly so once I start watching him its really hard to stop. I can’t explain this but I can sense others are similarly mesmerized as well. He just makes you feel comfortable and included in his videos, like you’re part of his extended family.
After a horrible day on the farm, you make it possible for me to not be in the worst mood. I appreciate a feller more than he knows.
I've got one of these, silver with the the glass silver tops. You have inspired me, it has been sitting for 8 years. I hope I can get the parts I need in Australia to do it justice.
If ya do decide to do it. Maybe upload some stuff. Might keep ya motivated through the more annoying and rough patches
Drove one of those eras back in the 80's and it was surprisingly comfortable on a 1600 mile road trip.
I am 75 years old and I grew drinking from a water hose, also change the Vet back to Silver . I just joined your podcast and really like some the stuff you drive you must have Balls of Steel that mid engine AMC was unreal. Regards Ed from Texas