Budget 350 Small Block Build - Vice Grip Garage EP1

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  • This was filmed in 2018 but I'm just now getting to it! It's actually the "first" episode of VGG, but technically the 69 camaro started it all. I'm going to show you a way to build a small block Chevrolet 350 on a tight budget with basic tools I know you have laying around your garage. This 350 I picked up was smoked in a demo derby car, so I'm calling it the "derby 350". I'll also show you how to polish your own crankshaft with a shoe lace (really), and a budget performance cam for $80 along the way.
    SUM-1785 is the cam specs or find below in comments. Please don't email asking for head part number, it doesn't have one, just search ebay for "cheap aluminum sbc head" and it will pop up.
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  • @campbellpaul
    @campbellpaul 5 ปีที่แล้ว +915

    Yep. I'm starting to agree with them. Well, actually I've already figured it... You are, without a doubt, the best engine guy to watch on TH-cam

    • @Ben-kc9ye
      @Ben-kc9ye 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      This guy and Deboss Garage are my top two favs

    • @willfleischauer
      @willfleischauer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Myvintageiron is pretty good to

    • @garyscott9052
      @garyscott9052 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      1

    • @kentfellers
      @kentfellers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Best engine guy on TH-cam? Try Nick's Garage sometime. But ViceGrip is entertaining for sure.

    • @allenlarabie8854
      @allenlarabie8854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Uncle Tony's Garage is right up there as well. 🙂👍👍

  • @thespeedyviking9682
    @thespeedyviking9682 4 ปีที่แล้ว +744

    Nice to see an actual budget build not “we’re going to make 1000hp for $56, here we have the $27,000 in free parts our sponsors gave us and here we have the receipt for the $56 we spent on lunch & beers while we put it together.”

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +156

      you nailed it! thanks for watching

    • @ronbaker7501
      @ronbaker7501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      A well used 307 is not 37,000 dollars. I would suggest you buy automotive parts that are sold in this century. Viking??!!

    • @MrThunderCunt
      @MrThunderCunt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@ronbaker7501 he means that most youtubers cheat with sponsors. VGG has 1 sponsor. His wallet.

    • @SW-zu7ve
      @SW-zu7ve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@ronbaker7501

    • @brandon123e4
      @brandon123e4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That’s exactly the reason I stopped watching roadkill. They released an episode a few years ago where they dropped a hellcat motor into their beat up charger and still tried to pass it off as a real roadkill episode, that was the last time I watched them

  • @anxiousvariable1214
    @anxiousvariable1214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +839

    It's weird when he's serious for a long period of time. I feel like I'm in trouble for something I did.

    • @mattteee2973
      @mattteee2973 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      "I'm not angry, just disappointed in you"

    • @kimmartin6949
      @kimmartin6949 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I was thinking the very same thing.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +352

      Guy just tries to be sober while fixin` on engines.. maybe that's the difference 😂

    • @kenwillis8487
      @kenwillis8487 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I just spit my drink out laughing at that one!!

    • @Dannyvirk
      @Dannyvirk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@ViceGripGarage I think you have inspired me to replace the cam belt/ect on my Camry. I was going to pay someone else to do it, but then I'd miss out on it siting in pieces on the drive way for next 6 months.

  • @rhettyocom6533
    @rhettyocom6533 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    It’s really fun to back and watch these knowing just how far he has come.

    • @jesseowens1492
      @jesseowens1492 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You can tell he's affording the better food...

    • @bricks9082
      @bricks9082 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jesseowens1492 Yeah, a guy did put on about 40 to 50 over the last 3 years. It costs money to get fat. So he must be doing just fine.

    • @suddendilemma5137
      @suddendilemma5137 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jesseowens1492 think you just called a feller fat

  • @Hillbillymafia
    @Hillbillymafia 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A fella sure was young. Glad I have had the chance to follow you. And watch you grow. Always been a stand up guy.

  • @MoparViking70
    @MoparViking70 5 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    These videos make sooooo much more sense than the damn Hot Rod TV bs with the overly enthusiastic guy and top dollar everything (sponsored of course by top dollar everything).

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      😎👌..my goal is met!!

    • @gertraba4484
      @gertraba4484 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@ViceGripGarage HR TV is annoying with those bang cuts and CARZZY EDDIE type yell talk to the viewers

    • @flinch622
      @flinch622 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Not only that, but putting content first then asking for like or subscribe is huge respect to the audience. Well done.

    • @bilbobaggins4710
      @bilbobaggins4710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      They are half hour advertisements for performance auto parts makers

    • @mikehawk4054
      @mikehawk4054 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah,I quit watching those shows. They hardly show you how to do much of anything. And they are basically just an hour long commercial about stuff I'm probably never gonna buy anyway. They do have some cool cars though.

  • @dwaynecompton7585
    @dwaynecompton7585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I like it when your son is there helping you. He will always have those memories.

    • @diomedesabcmnxyz7299
      @diomedesabcmnxyz7299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ....to help him get by in the later teenage years.

  • @PatandDoopypoopy
    @PatandDoopypoopy ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I used to have a engine machine shop before forced retirement due to disability. I just like to comment that I totally enjoy your Channel and I think it is extremely helpful for the people out there trying to do things for themselves on a budget. I would like to comment regarding polishing the crank. I would just like to add what's most important is polishing off the high spots, possible Nicks while taking it apart, things like that they will dig into the bearings. If you have a real bad Nick with a raised surface, you can even clean it off with a little Dremel. Low spots will not tear the bearings up and sure if anything they may hold a little extra oil but again they will not tear the bearings up like a raised area will. Thanks again for helping the everyday car person and hope the holidays treat you well, health and wellness for you the family and those in your orbit

  • @1amder
    @1amder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Derek, really enjoyed your 350 build. The first time I tried to rebuild a motor was on a 1971 Vega. I removed the old (Aluminum Duke) to convert to an (Iron Duke). We did not have much money and my father and mom had divorced and mom needed that little car to run. Long story short. I got it rebuilt but didn't know anything about adjusting valves so I had very little compression. It ran but very badly. Well, I graduated H.S. and left to go to school in Texas and mom still had that car. She sold it to a mechanic who discovered the issue with the valves. Within a few hours, he came back to my mom's house and gave the rest of the money to her and told her, "whoever rebuilt that motor did a great job, I only had to make a small adjustment to the valves and she has great compression now and runs like a brand new car!" Mom is gone now and it has always been my regret that I had made that mistake about the valves. TH-cam was not around back in those days but it would have been great to have Vice Grip Garage to clued me in the right direction. Thanks for your channel....

    • @charlesoconnor2953
      @charlesoconnor2953 ปีที่แล้ว

      Touching story, SO glad your took the time to post it!
      It takes EVERYTHING it takes, to get what we need...

  • @brianglade848
    @brianglade848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    I saw crap tools and was like hey, this might be for me

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Budget 😎✔

    • @larrylewis6725
      @larrylewis6725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ViceGripGarage Speaking of budget. I'm trying to find the same set of alum heads you were describing for a little over $500 delivered. (That was for a pair of heads right?) All I could find in complete assembly was high $700+ for a pair of heads. Can you give more info or location for the same set you got? Thank you. Great job on the videos!!

    • @Travis3833
      @Travis3833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@larrylewis6725 theyre on ebay my dad bought a set

    • @longshot153
      @longshot153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ViceGripGarage Derek! Love these DIY tutorials. Any chance you could do one for carb tuning and TH350/400 rebuild too?

    • @aidenog7380
      @aidenog7380 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@larrylewis6725 don’t cheap out on heads you won’t regret it

  • @Saddletramp1200
    @Saddletramp1200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm broken hearted. Your not a moron, you just play one on youtube. You have the funniest car channel I have ever seen. Don't change a thing.

  • @Silent-Lucidity
    @Silent-Lucidity 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Had to come back and watch some of your original material. So much has changed in just 4-5 years. The first video I watched was the interior work you did with your wife in your garage. I think I even gave it a thumbs down. I didn't understand your humor. No one was doing auto restoration like that, and I thought it was just a joke. And now look, you're a mega YT star with your own TV show. Pretty skoo-kum dude!

  • @killerklown6905
    @killerklown6905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    This is a very underrated channel! I got more out of your 30 minute video that I do out of the "proffesionals" 12- 30 minute videos!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Thank you friend

    • @idlabi
      @idlabi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Who says this channel is underrated? This guys got tons of views and subscribers.....awesome job!

    • @71sc502
      @71sc502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@idlabi his comment was around a year previous than your reply. However, no matter the views I will still feel like Derek is underappreciated

  • @seangangstad9597
    @seangangstad9597 5 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    I am a builder myself, hands down this is the best engine build video and advice for beginners I’ve seen on TH-cam..! Build more brands..!!!!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thanks buddy!

    • @Duwop77
      @Duwop77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ViceGripGarage would you happen to have the link to the heads you purchased? Thanks

    • @larrylewis6725
      @larrylewis6725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @IrishStew I like your thinking!....You need at least a four car garage to put your stuff in there and still have room left over for your project car/truck.

  • @MegaBluebone
    @MegaBluebone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    it's super exciting when i've gone down the youtube rabbit hole and i stumble across a hidden gem. love this channel.

  • @normanbuchanan9710
    @normanbuchanan9710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I had to kinda get used to the fact that this was an actual educational video and not the comedy ones I'm used to and love, shows how talented you are, also thanks for making it for real everyday people like myself who don't have a lot of hype and sponsors and a ton of money.

    • @tj4ndirish
      @tj4ndirish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was going to post something similar. From the Ep. 1, I would say this was his first one, so he was a little stiff, but being technical, it makes sense to be a bit stiff!

    • @curbozerboomer1773
      @curbozerboomer1773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tj4ndirish His eventual "aw schucks" persona is very calculated, and a great move in the "show business" world.

    • @bruces3613
      @bruces3613 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly and no distracting music and hand wave posing.

  • @bryandouglass9997
    @bryandouglass9997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This is how I built my sbc in highschool. 327/350 cam-327/300 cast intake with a 3inch riser, camel back heads, 600 afb carb, cyclone header with thrush mufflers. This was 1977, put in a 70 Chevelle Malibu. Never let me down. Those were the days.

  • @zakr7429
    @zakr7429 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have visited this video after watching it all the way through, a good 18.2 times

  • @ohcamsrazor1966
    @ohcamsrazor1966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Finally someone whom gaps rings correctly, and explains it easy. Well done

  • @MattyVeeGarage
    @MattyVeeGarage ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. I can’t believe a guy can go from this to a TV show. Shows that if you put the time and effort in, you really can do anything.

  • @michaelwilliams8297
    @michaelwilliams8297 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That's how hotrods have been built for decades. Nice vid, reminds me of days spent with my dad in the garage.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Michael

    • @larrylewis6725
      @larrylewis6725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michael Williams Great video, reminds me of high school days spent working on my first Ford Flathead rebuild without my dad in the garage...

  • @billnalder1017
    @billnalder1017 5 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    Finally a real world build rather than all the exotics and erotics that us little guys will never even see in real life...thanks VG!

    • @dadgarage7966
      @dadgarage7966 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Car magazines did budget "Chevy" 350 small block builds almost every single month back in the '70s, '80s and '90s.

    • @superduty4556
      @superduty4556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Erotics? Lol you are prob on RedTube instead of TH-cam

    • @kevinklien90
      @kevinklien90 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Super Duty 455 lol

    • @JoeHynes284
      @JoeHynes284 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@superduty4556 i'm checking out RedTube now..

    • @pontiac63catalina
      @pontiac63catalina 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@superduty4556 redtube? Geez, seriously...boys, please don't Google it...it's not a good place to be.

  • @ryandeckard8655
    @ryandeckard8655 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    NO WAY. Can't believe I was scrolling around looking for a good rebuild video to better learn to work on my car and MAGICALLY came right back to VGG. Not the typical content I come to your channel for, but it's nice to know you have EVERYTHING and with a little personality

  • @matthewtwright84
    @matthewtwright84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I came back to rewatch this gem after watching part 1 of the 454 build. Nostalgia viewing

  • @jonathonhanssen5638
    @jonathonhanssen5638 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Thats the first time ive seen someone polish a crank by hand. Awesome work! I would love to see a video of setting up the distributor curve and dialing in the carb. Great job

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Thanks Jonathan your request seems to be pretty popular so I will consider that

    • @davidours8830
      @davidours8830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In the marine world we polish this way daily. Nice to see

  • @howardmassengale9487
    @howardmassengale9487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Built engines for 30 years and that idea of lubing last 2 cam bearings before crank is a great one...love your channel.

  • @matthewjohnston1400
    @matthewjohnston1400 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So cool to rewatch earlier videos to see how much this channel has grown.

  • @unmalo2768
    @unmalo2768 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Been around cars and engines my whole life. Helped a buddy rebuild a 68 Camaro back in high school. Rebuilt myself a 1970 Z28, a few years later. This my friend is by far, the best tutorial on building an engine I have ever seen. Great job!!

  • @noahdupont8440
    @noahdupont8440 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I was always too nervous to build a motor , but you make it simple.Thx.Bro.Good Job.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You bet, thanks for watching

    • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
      @trillrifaxegrindor4411 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      buildem cheap,learn and then gain confidence.buy an old engine,tear it down and rebuild it or just clean it up and replace the gaskets.

  • @ambassador_4_christ381
    @ambassador_4_christ381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    definetely love this content, mainly the fact that i can watch this with my boys and not have to worry about what new words they are gonna hear, thank you so much for the in depth building idea, never built an engine before trying to learn how to work on motors and what not very educational blessed to have found this channel, thanks for the amazing content

  • @Endfloat
    @Endfloat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2018 starting out, and now in 2021, you're nearly at a million subscribers! That's the TH-cam success story! I'm a year and a half in and just over 2,000 subscribers and can only dream of reaching 100,000, let alone a million! You just have the right formula. Keep up the great work, man!

  • @shaunprier7958
    @shaunprier7958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are hands down the undisputed king of "will it start" videos Derek. I've been a backyard mechanic my whole life and spent a good majority of my formative years in garages and body shops learning the ropes. I was very lucky to be related to and to grow up around some very gifted mechanics, car painters, pin stripers, restoration buffs, hot rod building wizards heavy equipment mechanics & operators, welders of all kinds etc. So if I wanted to learn something I just had to go spend time a certain person or relative and they would happily teach me after I worked my guts out doing grunt work, they all kept reinforcing how important it is to learn and be able to do the simple things before trying to master the specialty skills, because as they said those special skills almost come naturally with time as long as you've taken the time to learn the basics. They were all 100% correct and I am so glad I paid attention to what they all tried to teach me.
    My point is that not everyone has those kind of people around to learn from so it's really awesome that a guy can find people like you that take the time to make videos like yours, they aren't just funny as hell they're very informative and a guy can really learn himself how to do all sorts of neat tricks to make things easier, the reasons behind why each particular trick works and most of all......................the absolute 100%, You Won't?, Totally bonehead wrong way to do things lol!!! (I'm just funnin' around Derek) PLEASE KEEP MAKING NEW AND HILARIOUS CONTENT! You are super good at what you do and I think of more people took your approach to teaching people or explaining how to do stuff, especially with the younger demographic it would have a positive impact on them and help make them want to learn more because they're having so much fun doing it? I'm just a guy who loves to turn wrenches and restore stuff so what do I know?? Anyway one last thing, if a fella had the squirrel in his head turning his wheel really fast thinking about doing similar Canadianese style youtoooob vidyas, would an upstanding Minnesotan such as yourself had any tips or thoughts you might be willing to pass on that would send the appreciation guage into redline territory eh? Look me up on the Facebook my Name is Shaun Prier and I'm pretty sure Facebook lists me as being a member of the population in the Bustling Metropolis of Orangeville Ontario, Canada eh! Seriously I really appreciate the type of content and like I said it's not just really fun to watch but I can personally say it's a great resource for learning how to get an old rusty potential lawn ornament back up and burning up dinosaur gravy! Any help or ideas you may have would really help out and to be honest it would mean a lot coming from someone that is as awesome at what they do as you are!! THANK YOU DEREK!!

    • @larrylewis6725
      @larrylewis6725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Shaun Prier: You mentioned you learned a lot from others but you forgot to mention you know how to write while expressing some humor too-boot! Great read Shaun.

  • @donperry3508
    @donperry3508 5 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Good to see an old skool 350 scratch build instead of these LS swappy jobbies! Good stuff man!

    • @jaredanthony8070
      @jaredanthony8070 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jeremystrickland7767 "oh but they are too main stream" says most of the guys that said the same of gen 1 sbc's like this 😂

    • @armedinbama
      @armedinbama 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jeremystrickland7767 LS swaps define the vehicle from that moment on. Regardless of the particular make/model, hereforth known as "LS swapped X". No character.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      350's are like belly buttons - everyone has one. BUT - I like to build them cheeeeeaaaaaap

    • @jeremystrickland7767
      @jeremystrickland7767 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@armedinbama i'm an ls guy everyone has their own opinion

    • @jeremystrickland7767
      @jeremystrickland7767 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@jaredanthony8070 i like the ls engines everyone has their own opinion

  • @darrenfarr4890
    @darrenfarr4890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Talent, style, heart, and verve. Mr. Derek Bieri a feller from Minasoooda sure got it all going on!

  • @KevinOrdoyne
    @KevinOrdoyne หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watch this a bunch of times but I know how to build a motor but still love watching you buddy

  • @jammymark
    @jammymark 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I personally clock the rings at 12 and 6 and 12 and 6 working down the piston. Gives the longest possible path for blowby to get past. However like you say there's a hundred different ways and charts and I don't think any of them are any better than any other. 👍 🍻

    • @peterdarr383
      @peterdarr383 ปีที่แล้ว

      The rings move anyway - - the top ring spins one way, the 2nd spins the other. They occasionally line up and the engine still runs.

  • @KeepingItKeith
    @KeepingItKeith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Derek this was the first video I seen from you. Amazing to see where you have come after such a short period of time. Congrats bud.

  • @kennieholt2860
    @kennieholt2860 5 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Can we all just appreciate the level he is on with his hat choices? Great video man. Thanks for learnin me somethin.

  • @idontcare3013
    @idontcare3013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whoa! Episode 1! 677,000 subscribers later, Derek's subsequent movie-films are "GREAT SUCCESS!", said Borat. 👍👍

  • @alexandercardoso8216
    @alexandercardoso8216 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Vice Grip Garage is supremely entertaining. You can tell because the way that it is

  • @wassamattau860
    @wassamattau860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Not too many things make me happy to watch anymore so I re-watched this video, I love it. 14:48 I used to take old rings and either use a shop towel or electrical tape as a "handle" to make it easier to clean the carbon out of the piston ring grooves. Moses those things are sharp! Best to all. :)

  • @robertmedina6875
    @robertmedina6875 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dude serious you aren't gonna bore us! If someone gets bored than they have as much experience as you or more! That means they should move on cause this video isn't really for them!! Great videos! I wish to God I would have had someone to show me what you are doing now when I was a young man! Keep up the great work. Remember nothing is stupid or boring ... I personally will watch all you videos 10 times.. and I work on cars everyday! Great that you are teaching you son ! I did not have a dad like you! Rock on Bro!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Robert, appreciate it very much

  • @aubreychaparral32
    @aubreychaparral32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was the first video I saw and now wait every week for a new video and NOTHING stops a guy from dropping everything to sit down with a cold snack to watch it.

  • @Mrcaffinebean
    @Mrcaffinebean 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I’ve almost watched every single video of yours. Would love to see another engine build soon.

  • @kennethhill5096
    @kennethhill5096 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    your a fine young man, i am 60 i hope the younger guys will watch you and get some interest

  • @stoneblue1795
    @stoneblue1795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Some of your older videos were on a more serious tone like this one.
    I keep waiting for the zingers or some tool to go flying across the shop floor. But it clearly allows or exhibits the fact that you know exactly what you are doing, and that's cool that you are sharing it with the rest of the class here. Ride safe!

  • @apimpnamedslickback2748
    @apimpnamedslickback2748 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm glad Derek started wearing hats that fit lol.

  • @michaelmanzo6320
    @michaelmanzo6320 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hell YEA! Episode 1 , Derek Rocks. 5 or 6 Mountain Sodas! 100 bucks is a good deal!

  • @Mike-xt2ot
    @Mike-xt2ot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    At first i thought i clicked on the wrong channel. The thoroughness and seriousness caught me by suprise!!
    Very well done. We all need to pass on knowledge to the next generation.
    Ive built too many small blocks to count buy each one i still measure everything,,actually too much because im OCD. An old technique passed down to me from a few old machinist is once crank is first laid in the mains i give it a light tap on the counterweight towards the center. Just one tap. Dont know how much it helps. Great video. I just miss the humor only you can do!!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you Michael! As always appreciate your input

  • @dicklarge1901
    @dicklarge1901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I fell asleep missed most of the video and woke up at the header part. PERFECT!

  • @MrJamers007
    @MrJamers007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Painter he is referring to is none other than BOB ROSS. That guy was awesome :)

  • @glenverduchi5000
    @glenverduchi5000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had to take it back to an early episode with the feller who would be my pick to share cold snacks🔧

  • @tommyeugene
    @tommyeugene 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Neighbor! Don't miss the car show June 29th so I can meet you. I'll be announcing it this weekend!

  • @novavroomvroom3360
    @novavroomvroom3360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This the best video of how to rebuild a budget 350 .... simple and to the point..... other videos have too much confusing information.... and we get a HIT OF VGG HUMOR...!!!!!

  • @pontiac63catalina
    @pontiac63catalina 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought a 69 350 out of an Impala...bare block...I had to buy all the missing parts and bolts. So far, I have about 3200 into it and budgeted another 500 for incidentals. People think I am crazy for not get getting a 2200 crate motor. I say a 96-01 block just isn't the same as a 1st gen block. I even rebuilt the heads instead of aftermarket Vortec style. I love old school and if the engine gets screwed up, it is all on me. Good thing I have built two motors prior. Bonus...I get the joy of doing it myself. Engine was meant for my 85 short bed, but my newly aquired work truck with "rebuilt two years ago" engine spewed oil into the new radiator. So my 355 will have to loan to my 3+3 until I can find a suitable 454 block. You guessed it, I don't want a crate. I have found many unsuitable donors, so the treasure hunt is on.

  • @jasonkimmel3061
    @jasonkimmel3061 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have officially watched this episode 10x. The engine builds are my favorite.

  • @pj7362
    @pj7362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I really appreciate you Derek, with loads of respect. Fan 4 life

  • @dailyplanner1985
    @dailyplanner1985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey man love the channel really like your down to earth old school way of going about building engines a lot of what you do is the same tricks my Dad taught me he was a old muscle car guy building engines in the 70s , Keep up the great work and I'm gonna keep watching brother !

  • @michiganporter
    @michiganporter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see ya spending time with your boys. I aspire to be the same with mine when possible. Nothing can replace time with your dad learning things that he knows! Bless ya boys!

  • @sammartinez8896
    @sammartinez8896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent how you organize everything and give steps on how to complete. Have learned so much on how to start up dead cars and am getting ready to take the plunge on an old truck soon.

  • @paulatkinson4439
    @paulatkinson4439 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    106 lobe separation. WOW- THATS TIGHT !

  • @audiophil4946
    @audiophil4946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey Derek, I just discovered your channel while sitting home sick for the last two days. While it's very entertaining watching you get something running that's been dead for a decade or three, I actually got some learnin' with this one. Keep up the fun stuff, and more engine build vids would be cool. Cheers!

  • @matthewridgeway9250
    @matthewridgeway9250 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OMG! Sweet swingin' circular daws, Episode #1 just landed into my TH-cam lap!

  • @MidnightTech
    @MidnightTech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    YT recommends the guy 2 years later. Still iconic, still excellent content.. The guy knows his shit.

  • @williamhenderson7582
    @williamhenderson7582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Love Chevy!!! 1500.00 for a rebuild with aluminum heads is Cheap. Thanks for the training!!!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Absolutely thanks for watching

  • @RALPHD099
    @RALPHD099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    brother, i absolutely LOVE the simplicity of your videos... i can do anything on the outside but have always been kind of scared of a rebuild... after watching your videos, i think i’m going to take on the rebuild of my 69 impalas tired out 350... and i also love how you describe shit too, sounds like every other normal wrench turner out there...

  • @thestonedhedge77
    @thestonedhedge77 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I WORK AT THE TONAWANDA ENGINE PLANT GM, SO TO SEE HOW YOU DO IT COMPARED TO ME ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE. SO COOL !!
    THIS IS MY FAVORITE VIDEO AND I'VE WATCHED MOST OF YOUR UPLOADS !!! EXCELLENT JOB!! AWESOME TRICKS ! THANKS FOR TEACHING ME/ US YOUR WAYS.
    I'M SIR YOU LEARNED FROM WORKING WITH YOUR GRANDFATHER. I'LL BE DIPPED!! 😅
    PLEASURE TO WATCH YOU TRANSFORM ON A BUDGET.
    BE WELL ✌🏼

  • @randell61
    @randell61 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    reminds me of watching my brother build an engine. great memories flood back to life.

  • @MrClarkisgod
    @MrClarkisgod 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Just found this channel and subbed. I love this guy. A man after my own heart. Essence of this channel is "That'll buff out", "She'll run", "Pile of parts", and "slap her together and send it".
    I'm so tired of all the Co-Part supercar "rebuilds" on TH-cam. Nobody is ever going to buy that shit. You still aren't rich even if you have a busted ass McLaren. I'm not impressed.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You nailed the concept of the channel!

  • @afrayedknott1701
    @afrayedknott1701 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    PB BLASTER RULES!!

  • @maupinmaupin1472
    @maupinmaupin1472 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you Derek, for showing people how to take care of their transportation. It's a basic freedom.

  • @MrTrentbridge
    @MrTrentbridge 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here in blighty watching anything car based normally stops at top gear on the BBC .
    (Of course not watched that since Clarkson and crew left .)
    So , to find someone who hits the scrap yards ( Breakers In stars n stripes land ) and pokes at something till it barks ...... bless you .
    SOMETHING WORTH WATCHING .
    Also ...my only subscription ever .
    I did it .
    I bloody subscribed .
    I may need a Newcastle brown ale now .

  • @nyertsenginetransmission3861
    @nyertsenginetransmission3861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    "After five or six beers took them home for 100 bucks" haha best deals when your a few in!

  • @pickngrining
    @pickngrining 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Appreciate the knowledge and common sense along with clean videos. Trying to get my 10yr old into engines, your pg presentations are just what we need. Great job. 👍🏻

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you John, glad you're enjoying and you're doing the dad thing right!

  • @SpinandThrowDiscGolf
    @SpinandThrowDiscGolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I had a wife that fine, I would have a bunch of kids too. You sir, are truly blessed.

  • @_Shane01
    @_Shane01 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your hilarious,when my 4.3 blows I’m swapping a sbc into my s10,definitely will be watching this video for the tips

  • @jaybrowning4217
    @jaybrowning4217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Another old school trick is to take Vaseline and pack the high volume oil (Earl) pump full by using a drill and the oil pump rod guarantee no dry start. Just sharing a few things I've done over a life time with fellow car guys.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Great tip! I prime with a old drill or dizzy typically

    • @kokxluke7063
      @kokxluke7063 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vaseline is for when your taking a break and your old lady has gone after parts

  • @ariennelandry9207
    @ariennelandry9207 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh, the old shoelace technique!😉

    • @ronbaker7501
      @ronbaker7501 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm assuming only you would know, Arienne??

  • @mattcero1
    @mattcero1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This inspires me more than the power house garage commercialized videos. Very realistic and even tossing his back out made me think I was getting up after putting a wheel on. Total thumbs up.

  • @petecarroll8749
    @petecarroll8749 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    October 23, 2023. Friend at work walked up to my car window on a typical Monday morning in the parking lot. All he said was, "Lime Green Corvette". Thought I would watch Episode 1. Thanks Derek! If you still have that ratty looking Casell cap I'll trade Ma's Canada cap? She would have approved...I would never sell it. Wouldn't even wash it! A guy's gotta ask..

  • @kuluinmufflers4100
    @kuluinmufflers4100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your show. Watching from Australia dig what you get up too. Keep it coming 👌

  • @RSCRedScreenChaser
    @RSCRedScreenChaser 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    New sub, I’m binge watching. Had 3 older brothers I was always the brat under the hood or under the car “helping”. Love your channel, sent the bro’s a link too.

  • @jesseowens1492
    @jesseowens1492 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awwww the first VGG video I ever watched. Takes me back

  • @travisowens2661
    @travisowens2661 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I first came across your channel with bringing Independence home as your newest episode, and have been going back and watching your other uploads. This is a great refresher for me since I haven't done anything to this extent for many years. It helps me to have the confidence to do some much needed work to antique tractors and other projects

  • @joshk.6246
    @joshk.6246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I don't know how I overlooked this episode. Derek this is fantastic.
    A guy getting into engines is really appreciating the straightforward and keep it simple of how you share and teach.
    I just plain appreciate your work!

  • @arlinunruh5254
    @arlinunruh5254 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video was very educational and interesting!! I appreciate all the information and expertise! Keep up the good work and fantastic builds!

  • @iceandhotwax
    @iceandhotwax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finally someone who thinks similarly to myself, on building engines at home on the cheap. Thank you sir.

  • @rayladd856
    @rayladd856 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    VERY good beginners installation video, one of THE best I have seen so far

  • @samuelsmith5098
    @samuelsmith5098 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    10 bottles of Black Velvet? You are the most entertaining of all the guys doing this kind of videos and there are many other very watchable and enjoyable shows on the Tube. Thank you.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks for watching & commenting, glad you enjoyed

  • @ofthedemented6722
    @ofthedemented6722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "10 bottles of black velvet" ahh, those are memories I didnt want back lol

  • @joshuaaustin99
    @joshuaaustin99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really enjoyed this video. Felt like I was just chilling in your garage building an engine together. Love your videos... working my way through the back catalog. :)

  • @canadacatalyst
    @canadacatalyst 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This brings back so many memories

  • @Mike-xt2ot
    @Mike-xt2ot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +387

    I never polish my crank. Thats my wifes job.

    • @superduty4556
      @superduty4556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      You owe me a drink for making me spit mine out

    • @andya857
      @andya857 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Best funniest comment for me in 2019, LOL Brilliant , have more?

    • @Mike-xt2ot
      @Mike-xt2ot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@andya857 i used to have two more but my wifes not here and she carries them in her purse. If im nice she lets me have them for a few minutes when my buddys come over.

    • @Mike-xt2ot
      @Mike-xt2ot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@superduty4556 I'd be glad to buy you a drink or two. Ive been married 30 years. How did i achieve that? Alot of prayer, a few tears and always , i mean always keep alchohol within reach. It helps me borrow my dignity even but for a few hours.

    • @Mike-xt2ot
      @Mike-xt2ot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@andya857 on serious note. I appreciate your comment very much!

  • @lastmanstanding7530
    @lastmanstanding7530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely one of the best instructional quality hands on professional quality work engine build I've seen ., Vice grip garage is top dog on you tube .hands down.. .

  • @davepike6170
    @davepike6170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The 307 is a fine little V8! We had a ' 68 Bel Air 4-door, with the 307, and 3 speed automatic. That was a great car, my folks had several years.

  • @richardmercado587
    @richardmercado587 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video ... you really make it look easy , but give us the confidence to TRY to tackle the build !!!

  • @caseywest5278
    @caseywest5278 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for showing us the build I will be waiting to see how it performs and sounds once you drop it in, I wish I had a little more time and money I would like to try out some projects like the stuff you do. I like the cars you have,

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I installed this into the 57 chevy, go check out that video. And thank you!!

  • @jerrycraig6522
    @jerrycraig6522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One thing I learned on a budget build I did was maybe get new rocker arms, I broke more than one so I started keeping a couple in my truck tool box, till I got a set of new ones from summit!!! Carry on!!! Derek you and your videos are great, thank you!!!

  • @michaelmerta8956
    @michaelmerta8956 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely beautiful learning a lot more on your website, 72 and you always I'm willing to learn new things.
    Thank you Derrick

  • @ClassXIRoads
    @ClassXIRoads 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Best thing to do with your kids is let them help out ,, give them a junk engine around the time they are strong enough to twist the wrench and let em have at it, tear it down without worrying about hurting anything kids now a days don't even know which end the engine is in or which bathroom to use. always like it when you have your kids in the shop, like the KISS methord of doing things......WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 25k subs ..think i was in at around tenth or so

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you James - you're an awesome supporter!