There are some good Swedish channels too though! I'm Dutch but I even watch BilToKig and MotorNord even if I cant understand 80% of it. Geetings from Holland ;-)
Omgosh....married 55 yrs to a year head...we got married right out of high school at 17 and 18....started our family of two sons....that was nearing the last few years of the sixties(67 to be exact). We watch you all the time! I did my time under the hood and under the car with my husband.....enough to know most of the sounds of trouble and what it means and all the working parts! And we can soooo relate to the things and trouble you run into!!! It's just fun to watch a younger year head!! Of course the new vehicles are pretty much out of our scope! Of course we bought a new GMC truck in 2021 and I was driving....passing a truck at 80 and heard a noise and all the lights came on....we looked at each other and I said uh oh Jerry this is bad and he agreed....we kept looking and listening while I pulled into a nearby roadside....I said that sounds like a lifter and my husband agreed! After a week of frustration we found out it was a collapsed lifter and GMC made a deal with us on a new Ford pick up! Talked your head off....sorry!! Just so much fun talking to you about cars!
I love this show . Im in a rehab hospital after having a stroke and Derek your show has given me hours of entertainment Thank you for giving me relief from my troubles . Paul Australia.
revtec426 , They had to feed me and clean me (change the diapers) for a while but Im doing better now. Im out and about. Feed myself , clean myself (change my own diapers) walk around and drive some. So get up when you can and keep moving. My heart feels your troubles. Take care.
I am a 56 year old man and to this day my fondest memories are wrenching with my dad who passed away when I was 13 . When you showed Bentlee that hot wrench it brought a tear to my eyes thinking about my old man.
You are blessed, sir. I envy relationships like that. My father sparked my interest in american classic cars when I was a kid. He had a maroon 1976 Chevy Van shorty, which he turned into a camper, and a 1954 Mercury Monterey he never finished. Since I was just a child, I focused my love for american cars on plastic kits in 1/25 scale, and by reading the thoroughly made manuals, I learned the names on the operational parts as in a real car.
Kent, seeing his youngest human brought back the same memory for me. I'm 47 and remember being under the hood of dad's 64 Ford truck with him & by brothers.
Love the fact that your son is involved. It took the air out of me when the junk yard wouldn't let me bring my son in. My son is now an accomplished mechanic. I'm happy to see your son involved
Derek's humor and patience has literally helped a feller stay calm and patient on my own project. I get frustrated and hear Derek's voice say " would someone help me understand!" Feel better instantly. Best channel on TH-cam by a mile.
Hearing his kid say "Bring the thunder" just made my day. Always great to see a father and son spend quality time together, which is rare to see these days. You're a great father.
When I did tree work I once had a client with early dementia who would constantly tell me about her 68 LeSabre that she bought with her late husband, for the better part of the week it was the topic of conversation whenever I greeted her or updated her on the work. When we were finishing up the job, she says to me, " you know I still have a Lesabre in the garage, would you like to see it?" I just about hit the ceiling with excitement, id been hearing every little detail about such a classic car the whole time id been working for her so I excitedly took her up on her offer. She grabs her keys and leads me to the garage to show me an ABSOLUTELY MINT...... 2001 Lesabre............ She hops in the car, fires up all 3 liters of engine and exclaims "Made out of solid steel, just like they should be" as she pats the plastic paneling. I was SOOOO disappointed but what can you do? I feigned my excitement and shared the moment with her, because in her head she was still driving that 1968 she purchased with her husband. Moral of the story is this; Even with dementia, these cars are so sweet you cant forget them.
He talks to himself just like I do while working on my car. "You think I can fit under there? Probably not." This channel is pure gold. BRING THE THUNDER!!!
I love it man! He's got a real knack for personal coaching lol! I guess when you spend hours on end and hundreds of miles away from home, alone and on the same vehicle for extended periods of time...you tend to start becoming your own best friend lol! It's pure gold is right!
@0utc4st1985 It's so sad that the Oldsmobile brand was killed off by GM. They did that brand so dirty. My favorite car was one of the last Cutlass Supreme 2-door models. It had so many "new" advances in it, that it blew my mind.
A word about the Vise Grip wrench (notice the correct spelling) I grew up about 20 miles from the original factory and developer of the Vise Grip Wrench. Mr. Petersen started his factory in DeWitt, Nebraska. He was a welder and Blacksmith in the small farming community and he designed the Vise Grip for his own personal use to hold things while he welded etc around the shop. So many farmers loved the wrench he made and the demand kept growing for more of them. Soon he had a factory going with all kinds of equipment and 350 employees. The wrench wa so popular it soon was in demand world wide. When farmers could not take the time to repair equipment with a weld, they just clamped it with a Vise Grip until they could stop for repairs. When Mr. Petersen passed away his widow ran the business for a s long as she was able. Meanwhile her kids had no interest in the business as they had all gone off to do their own thing. When the widow passed away they put the factory up for sale. A company called American Tool from Chicago bought it and ran it for a while. But they eventually needed a tax write off so they sold it to Rubber Maid Corp. They in turn sold the rights to China and closed the factory instantly putting 350 people out of work. Now the wrenches are made in China. The Chinese are very good at coppying the look of the wrench but not the quality of the original Petersen Vise Grip wrench. The teeth are soft and strip out and the clamping handles will bend if you put too much pressure on them. If you buy used Vise Grips look for the stamp that says, :Petersen Vise Grip Wrench, DeWitt, Nebraska". Those are still betetr than anything you can buy new today.
That "bring the thunder!" from the little dude it what makes this so enjoyable. I want to rig mine up to play a recording of that every time my key goes in the ignitionator on my old 73.
Absolutely....your work is complete. For me, it’s when the youngest daughter says, ‘hey dad, ...can you put that Tom Sawyer song on the radio again....’
The best thing about the guy is the way he handles his kids. Giving them jobs makes them confident and responsible as well as capable. I'm sure they love it.
Have to say Vice Grip Garage has been one of the most enjoyable channels I have stumbled across here on youtube. The commentary is prolly the best I have ever heard. So many new terms for mechanical parts, that myself as a lifelong mechanic can totally get so much joy out of. Thanks for making great videos and taking us along with you on your journey. I always look forward to a new video, gettin after those sparkalaters, fuel makin happeners, and lightning tubes. Keep up the great work!!!
Derek. Thanks so much for keeping me entertained. I own a parking lot company here in Texas. I have a ton of signs you might like for your shop. I even have a classic Walmart Pickup sign in orange! Lol. I'll send them to you for nothing if you like. Just let me know. Keep up the great work! Thanks!
@@vladivf Yeah, I know that nobody likes to blame a societal problem on things like movies or games and I have never been a fan of that way of thinking. However, I think all of us who have lived as much or more of our lives pre-internet or even just pre-social media can honestly say that as great as the internet is, social media has been more of a problem than a blessing.
@@JSchaffer214 Same was said about other technologies when they were invented but eventually humanity rebalances itself and integrates them in a healthy way. But it takes time.
He calms me down. When I'm fooling with my old cars, I get so impatient & lose my temper. Nothing bothers him though, and he's a great example of someone who just rolls with the flow.
Going to work with my dad, as a very very young human, is the best of my memories. And with him being in home building, electrician, plumbing, renovations, etc.....was such a thrill using the tools and watching how things work. And up to today when I am over 50, there is very little things I cannot do or find a solution to. So you bringing in your youngest human along, really is "Bringing on the Thunder" One day he's going remember this long after you are not around, just like I do everytime I used the passed on skills
Not just "life long memories", but they are learning skills that few are so blessed to have. Before most people even knew what a computer was, I was allowing my son to help me with building and troubleshooting computers, until one day, he knew more about what was happening than I did.
My heart broke for you when those brand new tires and rims didn't fit. I was so sad for you but you just handled it like a champion and got it done. You're awesome Derek!!!!
Bentley is so lucky to go on the trips with you. Both my boys were at my elbow all the time fixing our 2nd hand daily drivers. I do not believe anyone will rescue the cars being built today. jim and nena in fort worth
By then this will be just a museum piece, sitting in his garage, there to show off to his son with tales of the grandfather 's repair and 600 mile road trip while he loads the family in the latest E V !
@@Blackadder75 as a teen I confirm most of us aren't that bad. My friends and I go sailing, biking, and camping all the time. But some spend a lot of time on their phone I agree
1:38:43 "Three-thirty in the morning. Not a soul in sight." City's looking like a ghost town, on a moonless winter night. There's frost on the windshield. The heat ain't doin' shit. I just got back from somewhere that this car was doomed to sit. But the Buick rolls... The Buick rolls.
@@uzivatel56 A feller considered that might be an issue but was too liquefied to come up with "the heat don't help a bit" as a replacement, or some other such thing. Just goes to show, creativity could be had with enough wobble-pops but might just not be appropriate, like that weird uncle that shows up at family gatherings wasted, but tries his best and feels bad about it later.
THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDEOS, WHAT A GREAT IDEA TO TAKE YOUR LAD ALONG WITH YOU, THE TIMES YOU ARE REPAIRING YOUR CARS TOGETHER WILL BE SOMETHING HE WILL LOOK BACK UPON WHEN HE IS OLDER WITH A GREAT DEAL OF PRIDE, I AM IN THE UK UNFORTUNATELY SEE VERY FEW OF THE BIG AMERICAN CARS NOW, NOT LIKE IN THE SIXTIES, NOW NEARLY EIGHTY JUST WISH I COULD SPEND TIME AMONGST THOSE GREAT CARS , MUCH APPRECIATE YOUR GREAT SENCE OF HUMOUR, ALL THE BEST TO YOURSELF AND FAMILY PETE FROM UK.
Def gave me a lump in the ol' throat 'memberin' wrenchin' with my Pops and in turn passin' it on to my kids. Thank You ! FYI, I happened to find a '71 Camaro with an LT-1 and I couldn't believe it but a shift-kitted Turbo 400! Needles to say, THAT was a fun car n Chick Magnet, thank you very much!
It's great that you are getting your kids involved!!!! Reminds of when my son and I worked on different project cars. Spent a lot of time with me at my garage helping with customer's cars. When he was finishing high school; he wanted to apprentice under me and get his Canadian mechanic's license; but we convinced him to go to university and his BA in automotive engineering. Letting him know he could always come back to the shop if he wanted. He's now working for GM in Warren Mich. at the resource and development center division. He's always loved vehicles and is now passing that on to his son working on pro-streeting a 64 Chevy II.
You're a good dad dude. He will grow up with some great memories and you will be a big part of why he will be a good man and do the same for his kids. Respect!
LEGIN tbh I’m restoring a Civic right now and it’s hard enough finding parts for a 99 I couldn’t imagine trying to find parts for something like that without breaking the bank. Better off making them yourself 😅
Came across your videos a little bit ago. Always a good laugh. I cant think of any channel like this. The humor, fixing cars and driving them home, and the complete honesty in rigging the car not hiding it. I wish you had a tv show. But keep the video length. I was a store manager/District manager for AutoZone and Advance Auto Parts 16 years. Never for Orielys. Had the chance but didn't.
Earlier today, I was telling myself: "Self, I wonder when Derek is going to post another video?" Of course, self is a bit clueless, so imagine my surprise when this video popped up on the TH-cams! Love the '68 LeSabre! I had one myself many years ago, only it was a sedan instead of a hardtop, and it didn't have a straight body panel on it. A friend of mine gave it to me... it used to be his drinking car, and after he got married, his new wife put an end to that. I drove it for a while, and wound up trading it for a '67 VW Beetle. The fellow I traded it to took the 350 out of it, put two 4 barrels on it, and put it in a boat! Then, he almost killed himself in the boat, because boats that have 350 Buick motors in 'em go way too fast out on Mobile Bay. Glad you made it home o.k. Looking forward to the next video. Also, tell Bentley that I said he is my favorite mechanic under 4 feet tall.
Watching him and his son reminds me of my dad. I remember at 9 yrs old my dad guided me on putting a starter on his 77 Eldorado he was so proud , and his praise caused me to have the bug to work on cars. To this day , when I work on any project I'm always thinking of him and how much fun I had learning from his experience and my uncles when wrenching on these ol cars.
I recall a very similar experience lying under my Dad's '72 Chevelle in the dead of a Canadian January, bare fingers so frozen they were numb. Finding the will to carry on trying to thread that long bolt was worth it when it finally caught and tightened. Moments later my Dad's face when it started was worth it all. My uncle, who had brought the starter over, was pleased too. He could fix anything, but on that day I was the only one small enough to crawl under the car as it sat unable to be moved. How many memories so many of us have gathered around these machines. Without knowing it at the time, we became closer and more united in those moments. Today they, like my Dad and my uncle Alan, are memories forever cherished.
That door buzzer is the cars way of telling you that it appreciates the love you're giving her and that she wants to live again!!! Hard to argue sometimes that those old gals don't have a soul.
"That's severely uncomfortable" 😂 I have heard you repeat every car work internal dialog I've ever had on these episodes, love the patience and attitude something I work on in myself every job, makes the struggle so much nicer than hot tempers foul language and violence. Great stuff.
@@ViceGripGarage I do have to agree - dont ever lose that, it seems like you have fun and dont take it too seriously and the boy in the episode will remember the fun and experience more than the car or the specific problem you ran into. I just love how much dang fun you can have and be safe too, "back away" when the coolant was going to boil or when he crawled under the car quick cause it wasn't on stands. Pretty big fan of yours after seeing these few episodes. You mustve had a great teacher, care to tell that story of where you get your ethic and just overall approach at working on these vehicles?
I work at a repair shop all day yet find myself at night relaxing watching you! Love what you do and loved that you brought the kids in on this one. Keep doin' what you do!
I had this Kind of experience as i we're a Kid my dad always bought crappy BMWs we repaired Them so theyre ready to run and Sold Them for a Couple hundred euro more 🙂 (im from germany) so much beautiful memories tho my dad was a kinda funny Guy one time we had a Moped that Had absolutely No Spark on the Spark Plug and he told me to put my finger onto the cable to the Spark Plug Connector and tell him if i notice something (i was 7 or so and didnt knew what will happen🙈) and hellyeah i absolutely noticed something 🤣🤣🤣 He was also letting me sit on his legs and let me steer the Car as Long as i was too small to reach the Pedals myself 😂 Love him ❤️❤️❤️ sad that he passed away a few months ago :/
@@eurotrucksimfails7332 Such memories definitely makes life worth living! . . . Sorry for your loss ingendeiner0 0, those memories will be even more cherished! . . . Greetings from 🇳🇴
I'm 35 my dad was a diesel machine and did gas motors he also did bodywork and could spray he died in 2016 I miss helping him work on cars and deer hunting with him plus I got a 77 Ranchero I'm doing paint and motor and my brothers doing his 76 Scottsdale he never got to see them wish he was here to do them with us sucks
As an ex mechanic, I recognize many of your little sayings, and you sure took me back 50 years. Half way thru the vid and just loving it. Your little guy is a great help, too. Thanks Guys.
I also enjoy you bringing Jr to this project reminds me of when I was young and the Oldman was alive .I was a mechanic for years working on over the road trks n always enjoyed having them ther, seeing Jr get around a vehicle is super cool reminds me of first time I watched my 10 yr old back a 48' flat bed into the shop over a pit .super cool dad
Going back when this 65 year old feller was young in Ohio, Exxon was called Standard oil. And then Sohio. Atlas was their house brand. Great father son video there guy. Love this channel.
This is so cool. Seeing a dad with his boy working on a car is so special and important. It does my heart good to see Dad working with his boy and teaching him odds and ends. My dad was a gear head and an incredible mechanic. He was so mean and neglectful that I learn next to nothing from him. He wouldn’t teach me anything without screaming and yelling and being abusive. I would have given anything for a relationship like this with my dad. This is what memories are made if for this young man. Much respect.
Future bentley goes into a part store Bentley: I need a lighting cube, lighting hoses, spark a laters, huffing gas, whirl a later, fire make it happener and some dinosaur and minerals. Kinda in a hurry I'm trying to bring the thunder. Clerk: hold on sir is it 2wd or 4wd?
I’ve just watched this again for, I think, the third time. I got to say, it encapsulates all that there is to admire about Derek and what he does. The inclusion of his family (Bentleys ‘bring the thunder’ made me chuckle) an achingly cool old car and the dedication and determination he showed to get in out of that grave yard and back home 600 miles. Big fan over here in the UK. 👍🏻👍🏻
I think my favorite part of this video is the fact he is letting his kid help him out. So few dads these days try to teach their kids this kind of thing.
Furthermore, it seems he is well educated, patient, handsome boy. The father should be proud of him and he deserves big thank for well education of the boy !
My husband passed a few years ago and he would have loved this video! He worked on his own cars from the late sixties as a teenager all the way until the mid ninetys when cars got so computerized that it wasn't fun anymore. I really enjoyed your video, a lot so I subscribed and am a new fan of Vice Grip Garage. God bless you!
Seeing all this automotive history raises one question:- how do they end up sitting on open fields doing nothing but deteriorating? If they're no longer used or wanted, why don't they sell them on to people who will restore them, and put them back on the road? Why does one dude need ten old Chevies or whatever sitting around looking messy? It makes no sense.
@@noelgibson5956 guys that collect what seems to be too much stuff that includes junk are often obsessed to the point that they will turn down very good cash offers and just refuse to sell their "things" just the same as hoarders.
Same here, the best one for me was when I was going to be the transmission cradle so he could unbolt, to my life I dont know he knew how to place on the ground and I did not get hurt, feel like I was in danger, " now just slide down a little to the left, okay now lift your knees just a little higher, this wont take long at all"!!
When that Buick moved under its own power for the first time in decades I got the biggest smile ever. I need to go find an old car like this and try it myself. I have been binge watching episodes. I love what you do
I have a '65 Catalina that I have owned for about 9 years, 389 high compression big bore 2- barrel. IMO, patience and money are required to revive them. BUT to me, the reward is well worth it, especially when he noted the smooth, floating ride. That is the same ride quality of my Pontiac. Really takes me back.
That muffled, "Bring the thunder", from inside the car, was the best one ever. Real enthusiasm!
Amen Bentley!
A feller needs quality help now and again.
He had me laughing for sure!
🤣🤣🤣🤣 You may have damaged the boy for life !!
Jeddobb: I got a kick out of that too.
I’d rather watch this instead of any movie on Netflix. This has humor and great music. What else could a guy want? Greetings from Sweden.
There are some good Swedish channels too though! I'm Dutch but I even watch BilToKig and MotorNord even if I cant understand 80% of it. Geetings from Holland ;-)
Hej från Texas! I was just wondering which old cars someone would find in a field in sweden!
This channel any time instead of mainstream media.
@@SamM-lv8hr Im guessing its all Volvos
@@SamM-lv8hr Yeah, Volvos and Saabs most likely.
Bentley shouting out “Bring the thunder!” was priceless! 25:27
Love this so much :)
Seriously the best!
She's a runner
Yep, my wife and I got a kick out of that also!
I lost it! So awesome!
Omgosh....married 55 yrs to a year head...we got married right out of high school at 17 and 18....started our family of two sons....that was nearing the last few years of the sixties(67 to be exact). We watch you all the time! I did my time under the hood and under the car with my husband.....enough to know most of the sounds of trouble and what it means and all the working parts! And we can soooo relate to the things and trouble you run into!!! It's just fun to watch a younger year head!! Of course the new vehicles are pretty much out of our scope! Of course we bought a new GMC truck in 2021 and I was driving....passing a truck at 80 and heard a noise and all the lights came on....we looked at each other and I said uh oh Jerry this is bad and he agreed....we kept looking and listening while I pulled into a nearby roadside....I said that sounds like a lifter and my husband agreed! After a week of frustration we found out it was a collapsed lifter and GMC made a deal with us on a new Ford pick up! Talked your head off....sorry!! Just so much fun talking to you about cars!
I love this show . Im in a rehab hospital after having a stroke and Derek your show has given me hours of entertainment
Thank you for giving me relief from my troubles . Paul Australia.
Get well soon, buddy
New Zealand here.. May not be in hospital, but every day feels like rehab....
revtec426 , They had to feed me and clean me (change the diapers) for a while but Im doing better now. Im out and about. Feed myself , clean myself (change my own diapers) walk around and drive some.
So get up when you can and keep moving. My heart feels your troubles. Take care.
Get well soon! Be safe!
I pray God heals u fast my friend
I am a 56 year old man and to this day my fondest memories are wrenching with my dad who passed away when I was 13 . When you showed Bentlee that hot wrench it brought a tear to my eyes thinking about my old man.
You are blessed, sir. I envy relationships like that. My father sparked my interest in american classic cars when I was a kid. He had a maroon 1976 Chevy Van shorty, which he turned into a camper, and a 1954 Mercury Monterey he never finished. Since I was just a child, I focused my love for american cars on plastic kits in 1/25 scale, and by reading the thoroughly made manuals, I learned the names on the operational parts as in a real car.
Reading your reply brought a tear to my eye!
@@greg1268 Now kith!
Kent, seeing his youngest human brought back the same memory for me. I'm 47 and remember being under the hood of dad's 64 Ford truck with him & by brothers.
Sorry for your loss. My Dad had a brand new 68 Buick Electra. He let me take a girl on a date in that car. Thought I was really slick
When your kid yelled, “bring the thunder!” I had to chuckle. Teachin’ em good Derek. 👍🏻
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That was Best part of the video by far😂
You are a good father my friend!:).....
That made the video 🤣🤣
@@ViceGripGarage could a fella get a guy to buy that Roadmaster?
Love the fact that your son is involved. It took the air out of me when the junk yard wouldn't let me bring my son in. My son is now an accomplished mechanic. I'm happy to see your son involved
"Maybe yell at it a little!?!" ... "git on there!" That youngin' is just a gem! Both of them boys are gold!
"HEYAHHHH!"
was looking for this comment! hehe. Funny little guy!
Derek's humor and patience has literally helped a feller stay calm and patient on my own project. I get frustrated and hear Derek's voice say " would someone help me understand!" Feel better instantly. Best channel on TH-cam by a mile.
Absolutely
good for you!
ive been doing the same thing....hillarious!
Love what your doing,.
Yep.
Hearing his kid say "Bring the thunder" just made my day. Always great to see a father and son spend quality time together, which is rare to see these days. You're a great father.
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That was so freaking cute!
Yeah, Bentley shouting "bring the thunder" made me laugh instantly too. Awesome.
Hes a great wee guy.
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Three years later and this revival episode is even better when you watch again.
💯%!!
You have no idea, man. My life has changed a lot in just 3 short years, and its good to anchor myself back to a good place in time! 😅
When I did tree work I once had a client with early dementia who would constantly tell me about her 68 LeSabre that she bought with her late husband, for the better part of the week it was the topic of conversation whenever I greeted her or updated her on the work. When we were finishing up the job, she says to me, " you know I still have a Lesabre in the garage, would you like to see it?"
I just about hit the ceiling with excitement, id been hearing every little detail about such a classic car the whole time id been working for her so I excitedly took her up on her offer. She grabs her keys and leads me to the garage to show me an ABSOLUTELY MINT...... 2001 Lesabre............ She hops in the car, fires up all 3 liters of engine and exclaims "Made out of solid steel, just like they should be" as she pats the plastic paneling. I was SOOOO disappointed but what can you do? I feigned my excitement and shared the moment with her, because in her head she was still driving that 1968 she purchased with her husband.
Moral of the story is this;
Even with dementia, these cars are so sweet you cant forget them.
Dude really cool story , you handled it very well 👍👍
beautiful story. Glad you played along and helped her enjoy her memories.
@@fishfire_2999 Thank you!
@@larryfreeman7979 Thanks man! She was legit the sweetest old woman id ever met, I couldnt burst that bubble.
@@craigwoodard4863 You are a good man!
When the youngster said bring the thunder!!!! That was perfect, can’t ask for anything more awesome 🤩 that will tug on guys heart string.
He talks to himself just like I do while working on my car. "You think I can fit under there? Probably not." This channel is pure gold. BRING THE THUNDER!!!
Look at that?!!!!;
Just found it, great fkn channel
When I do that that's not talking to myself....That's thinking out loud.
I love it man! He's got a real knack for personal coaching lol! I guess when you spend hours on end and hundreds of miles away from home, alone and on the same vehicle for extended periods of time...you tend to start becoming your own best friend lol! It's pure gold is right!
Derek: "We're ready to give it a go. You want to crank on it a little bit?"
Bentley': "Bring the thunder!". (@25:25 Just priceless.)
This Buick was built when GM still cared about quality. I love old Buicks because I had one. I really enjoy your adventures.
a far cry from the Buicks they build now unfortunately 😢
I'm an Oldsmobile fan myself so I hear ya.....
@0utc4st1985 It's so sad that the Oldsmobile brand was killed off by GM. They did that brand so dirty. My favorite car was one of the last Cutlass Supreme 2-door models. It had so many "new" advances in it, that it blew my mind.
A word about the Vise Grip wrench (notice the correct spelling) I grew up about 20 miles from the original factory and developer of the Vise Grip Wrench. Mr. Petersen started his factory in DeWitt, Nebraska. He was a welder and Blacksmith in the small farming community and he designed the Vise Grip for his own personal use to hold things while he welded etc around the shop. So many farmers loved the wrench he made and the demand kept growing for more of them. Soon he had a factory going with all kinds of equipment and 350 employees. The wrench wa so popular it soon was in demand world wide. When farmers could not take the time to repair equipment with a weld, they just clamped it with a Vise Grip until they could stop for repairs. When Mr. Petersen passed away his widow ran the business for a s long as she was able. Meanwhile her kids had no interest in the business as they had all gone off to do their own thing. When the widow passed away they put the factory up for sale. A company called American Tool from Chicago bought it and ran it for a while. But they eventually needed a tax write off so they sold it to Rubber Maid Corp. They in turn sold the rights to China and closed the factory instantly putting 350 people out of work. Now the wrenches are made in China. The Chinese are very good at coppying the look of the wrench but not the quality of the original Petersen Vise Grip wrench. The teeth are soft and strip out and the clamping handles will bend if you put too much pressure on them. If you buy used Vise Grips look for the stamp that says, :Petersen Vise Grip Wrench, DeWitt, Nebraska". Those are still betetr than anything you can buy new today.
thanks for the history lesson... 💯%👍🏾
Thanks for the information ℹ️ #knowledge
I have an old vice grip I bought when I was changing out the shocks on my 66 skylark back in 1987..... oldest and most durable tool I ever bought
My Man dreams of bringing back that good old fashioned quality back to North America, I'll be sure to show him this!
Thanks For sharing the history Preston !
"I did somehow find a piece of carpet to lay on." Made me laugh.
My wife came in half way through and wondered why I laughed so hard when he said that! 😂😂
13:15 Fisher Body. That means it was built in Janesville, Wisconsin. Which means there's a good chance my grandfather worked on this very car.
My 63 Bel Air was built in Janesville, it’s a well built machine.
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That "bring the thunder!" from the little dude it what makes this so enjoyable. I want to rig mine up to play a recording of that every time my key goes in the ignitionator on my old 73.
Hearing your youngest human yell, "Bring the thunder!" just makes everything right in this world.
As a dad, that was amazing!
I agree hearing the youngster yell Bring The Thunder made me laugh till I was out of breath!😆
Absolutely....your work is complete. For me, it’s when the youngest daughter says, ‘hey dad, ...can you put that Tom Sawyer song on the radio again....’
@@heatmyzer9 my dad took my brother and I to see R40 in phx. Great show I'll remember that for the rest of my life. 👍
Yes! Hearing the little guy yell, "Bring the thunder!" does make the world right!
The best thing about the guy is the way he handles his kids. Giving them jobs makes them confident and responsible as well as capable. I'm sure they love it.
Take this word from me a kid. Yes I agree with this but I do not like to be overworked.
Yup I wish my dad was like him!
@@muddyblunts7187 What is wrong with you're dad
@@noxplanationgaming I bet nothing is wrong with his dad, it's just he may not be the type to work on cars
Unlikely this gentleman is a Biden supporter.
"Bring the Thunder!" Way to go Kiddo!
Have to say Vice Grip Garage has been one of the most enjoyable channels I have stumbled across here on youtube. The commentary is prolly the best I have ever heard. So many new terms for mechanical parts, that myself as a lifelong mechanic can totally get so much joy out of. Thanks for making great videos and taking us along with you on your journey. I always look forward to a new video, gettin after those sparkalaters, fuel makin happeners, and lightning tubes. Keep up the great work!!!
Those arent what they are actually called. Would want you to be my mechanic, lmao 🤣🤣🤣
@@DG-kr8pt ummm well I'll be dipped !! yea i think we all know that captain obvious
That’s funny.
@@DG-kr8pt 🤡
When the youngun piped in with “BRING THE THUNDER!” I just knew all was well in the world even if it’s just for an hour!🤣
“My youngest human that I’m responsible for...” made me laugh a bit
Derek had his Home Alone moment there as youngest human was nowhere to be seen in his new ride home.
So in this episode we will use child labour to help us get this Buic LeSabre going.
@@rokozvonar649
As in opposed to him wasting his brain away on his PlayStation, locked in his upstairs bedroom?
@@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 I'm pretty sure it was a joke
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"These wrenches are hot.....""Feel this"..."owww"..."well I told you they were hot" LMFAO Derek you crack me up
Derek. Thanks so much for keeping me entertained. I own a parking lot company here in Texas. I have a ton of signs you might like for your shop. I even have a classic Walmart Pickup sign in orange! Lol. I'll send them to you for nothing if you like. Just let me know. Keep up the great work! Thanks!
OMG his "BRING THE THUNDER" you are raising him right.
Love that he expresses anger and frustrations without cussing in such a great way that you enjoy it
Thats the Norwegian in him
Hallmark of a gentleman.
yea really looks like good example , its cool to be around such people
He's a better man than me.
I'd be 'motherfucking kunt' things up & down lol.
I'm also of Scottish descent.
I'll be dipped 😂 I love it
Days like theese with your son are priceless, he will never forget.
how come the son never speaks? what is GOING on here
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@@godsinbox GOOD kid only speaks when spoken too without having to be reminded of that rule. ;-)
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He sure won't! This video brought back great memories as a kid under the hood with my dad & brothers.
Some of your best work here Derek, Dont let those guys at motortrend ruin your style.
Amen and Amen!!!
Lots of kids that need a pops like this fr, god bless this mans soul.
Nowadays if a kid is lucky enough to have a dad at all, chances are that dad is about to wear curlers in his beard.
Society sure has changed & the world we're living in is proof of the consequences of that change. Give me the later 20th century any day
@@headbrown5629 Even the first few years of the 21st century were great.
@@vladivf Yeah, I know that nobody likes to blame a societal problem on things like movies or games and I have never been a fan of that way of thinking. However, I think all of us who have lived as much or more of our lives pre-internet or even just pre-social media can honestly say that as great as the internet is, social media has been more of a problem than a blessing.
@@JSchaffer214 Same was said about other technologies when they were invented but eventually humanity rebalances itself and integrates them in a healthy way. But it takes time.
One of the few TH-camrs I automagically click "Like" without having even seen it yet! I just know a feller is going to do the right thing!
THANK YOU
Same!!!!
+1 to that!!
Me too! I clicked before I saw that it wasn't time yet...
yep!
You can just tell this man is an incredibly relaxing presence.
Damn wasp dont even bother him lol
Like valium.
Soothing, like some Calamine lotion on a bug bite.
He calms me down. When I'm fooling with my old cars, I get so impatient & lose my temper. Nothing bothers him though, and he's a great example of someone who just rolls with the flow.
Dude is Canadian af
Going to work with my dad, as a very very young human, is the best of my memories. And with him being in home building, electrician, plumbing, renovations, etc.....was such a thrill using the tools and watching how things work. And up to today when I am over 50, there is very little things I cannot do or find a solution to. So you bringing in your youngest human along, really is "Bringing on the Thunder" One day he's going remember this long after you are not around, just like I do everytime I used the passed on skills
Excellent as usual. The young feller stole the show with the “Bring the thunder”.
Did you catch the "ITZAA!" when he rolled the tire to dad :)
Should have it in the intro right at the end! Or a t shirt!
Love seeing the kids join you, they are making life long memories. “BRING THE THUNDER!!”
yup
Not just "life long memories", but they are learning skills that few are so blessed to have. Before most people even knew what a computer was, I was allowing my son to help me with building and troubleshooting computers, until one day, he knew more about what was happening than I did.
exactly what I was thinking, so cool to bond over a sweet car like this!
"I some how managed to find some carpet to lay on". 🤣🤣🤣
My heart broke for you when those brand new tires and rims didn't fit. I was so sad for you but you just handled it like a champion and got it done. You're awesome Derek!!!!
Bentley repeating the things his dad says like “bring the thunder” and “get outta there” was the best.
Like father, like son 🥲
😂😂 yeah teaching him good haha
I laughed so hard when he said that. Maybe a new channel to watch in later years
But,it must be awkward, listening to the father, talking about himself the way he does.....
Yeah that was funny 😆
At 25:26 When your boy shouts "BRING THE THUNDER!!!" Thats one of those moments that just warms my heart lmao Good on yuh
I just love these "will it run and drive" series- the road trip parts are fantastic!!...dont stop doin what your doin~
Glad you like them!
Great vids but a guy needs a fan shroud for the over heatn problem
@@ViceGripGarage I like them too, they're the best vids on youtube.
I would argue better than old school roadkill!
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Bentley is so lucky to go on the trips with you. Both my boys were at my elbow all the time fixing our 2nd hand daily drivers. I do not believe anyone will rescue the cars being built today. jim and nena in fort worth
Seeing the little guy grow up around cars, hanging with pops and watching him wrench, gives me hope for some of the future generations.
he hasn't reached the dangerous teen years yet... when their phone has to be surgically removed because it has grown together with their body
By then this will be just a museum piece, sitting in his garage, there to show off to his son with tales of the grandfather 's repair and 600 mile road trip while he loads the family in the latest
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@@Blackadder75 as a teen I confirm most of us aren't that bad. My friends and I go sailing, biking, and camping all the time. But some spend a lot of time on their phone I agree
@@Blackadder75 blackadder
@@durrburgerdennis4030 yes?
1:38:43 "Three-thirty in the morning. Not a soul in sight."
City's looking like a ghost town,
on a moonless winter night.
There's frost on the windshield.
The heat ain't doin' shit.
I just got back from somewhere
that this car was doomed to sit.
But the Buick rolls...
The Buick rolls.
👏👏👏👏
Guy wouldn't cuss, other than that you've got one fine piece of poetry there!
Ok Garth👍
@@uzivatel56 A feller considered that might be an issue but was too liquefied to come up with "the heat don't help a bit" as a replacement, or some other such thing. Just goes to show, creativity could be had with enough wobble-pops but might just not be appropriate, like that weird uncle that shows up at family gatherings wasted, but tries his best and feels bad about it later.
@@RevDogg Understandable, have a nice day.
Loved it when your boy said "bring the thunder" like his old man does.
i actually laughed out loud when i heard that little voice say "bring the thunder!"
THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDEOS, WHAT A GREAT IDEA TO TAKE YOUR LAD ALONG WITH YOU, THE TIMES YOU ARE REPAIRING YOUR CARS TOGETHER WILL BE SOMETHING HE WILL LOOK BACK UPON WHEN HE IS OLDER WITH A GREAT DEAL OF PRIDE, I AM IN THE UK UNFORTUNATELY SEE VERY FEW OF THE BIG AMERICAN CARS NOW, NOT LIKE IN THE SIXTIES, NOW NEARLY EIGHTY JUST WISH I COULD SPEND TIME AMONGST THOSE GREAT CARS , MUCH APPRECIATE YOUR GREAT SENCE OF HUMOUR, ALL THE BEST TO YOURSELF AND FAMILY
PETE FROM UK.
When the boy yells “bring the thunder”... epic
I was thinking the same thing.
Your son is having the best days of his life, being with you all the time and helping out. Such delight being with Dad and learning!
Def gave me a lump in the ol' throat 'memberin' wrenchin' with my Pops and in turn passin' it on to my kids. Thank You ! FYI, I happened to find a '71 Camaro with an LT-1 and I couldn't believe it but a shift-kitted Turbo 400! Needles to say, THAT was a fun car n Chick Magnet, thank you very much!
The boy yelling "BRING THE THUNDER" just made my day. And thank you for suffering for our entertainment.
Yeah that was one of my favorite parts thus far
Like father like son hahaha
What’s the time stamp? I didn’t hear it
@@captinhoop . 25min
25:22
It's great that you are getting your kids involved!!!! Reminds of when my son and I worked on different project cars. Spent a lot of time with me at my garage helping with customer's cars. When he was finishing high school; he wanted to apprentice under me and get his Canadian mechanic's license; but we convinced him to go to university and his BA in automotive engineering. Letting him know he could always come back to the shop if he wanted. He's now working for GM in Warren Mich. at the resource and development center division. He's always loved vehicles and is now passing that on to his son working on pro-streeting a 64 Chevy II.
She's a keeper! She wasn't ready to rust away, lot of life left in that old gal!
You're a good dad dude. He will grow up with some great memories and you will be a big part of why he will be a good man and do the same for his kids. Respect!
Think of all youth in America with not a single dad moment in their young lives! Tragedy.
That little human was me in 76
@@andregoodwin890 your Dad probably created a wonderful man , my guess!
I’m sure most everyone will agree that your living my dreams, your such a lucky man
nothing stopping u only yourself
Tom Barnett were are you from my wife is a Barnett her family are originally from Cleveland ohio braxton wv and pa
LEGIN tbh I’m restoring a Civic right now and it’s hard enough finding parts for a 99 I couldn’t imagine trying to find parts for something like that without breaking the bank. Better off making them yourself 😅
Came across your videos a little bit ago. Always a good laugh. I cant think of any channel like this. The humor, fixing cars and driving them home, and the complete honesty in rigging the car not hiding it. I wish you had a tv show. But keep the video length. I was a store manager/District manager for AutoZone and Advance Auto Parts 16 years. Never for Orielys. Had the chance but didn't.
Earlier today, I was telling myself: "Self, I wonder when Derek is going to post another video?" Of course, self is a bit clueless, so imagine my surprise when this video popped up on the TH-cams! Love the '68 LeSabre! I had one myself many years ago, only it was a sedan instead of a hardtop, and it didn't have a straight body panel on it. A friend of mine gave it to me... it used to be his drinking car, and after he got married, his new wife put an end to that. I drove it for a while, and wound up trading it for a '67 VW Beetle. The fellow I traded it to took the 350 out of it, put two 4 barrels on it, and put it in a boat! Then, he almost killed himself in the boat, because boats that have 350 Buick motors in 'em go way too fast out on Mobile Bay. Glad you made it home o.k. Looking forward to the next video. Also, tell Bentley that I said he is my favorite mechanic under 4 feet tall.
Where I'm from they use to call em fishing cars... Flip em & dip em...
Watching him and his son reminds me of my dad. I remember at 9 yrs old my dad guided me on putting a starter on his 77 Eldorado he was so proud , and his praise caused me to have the bug to work on cars. To this day , when I work on any project I'm always thinking of him and how much fun I had learning from his experience and my uncles when wrenching on these ol cars.
I recall a very similar experience lying under my Dad's '72 Chevelle in the dead of a Canadian January, bare fingers so frozen they were numb. Finding the will to carry on trying to thread that long bolt was worth it when it finally caught and tightened. Moments later my Dad's face when it started was worth it all. My uncle, who had brought the starter over, was pleased too. He could fix anything, but on that day I was the only one small enough to crawl under the car as it sat unable to be moved. How many memories so many of us have gathered around these machines. Without knowing it at the time, we became closer and more united in those moments. Today they, like my Dad and my uncle Alan, are memories forever cherished.
@@deejaaywalker2314 Deep stories guys, thanks for sharing.
I swear man..made me miss my dad , showing my moms his vids reminds us both how much I missed out on my dad dying at my 18th bday
@@pristinesaltine7851 sorry to hear of the unfortunate timing of the passing of your Dad.
BLA BLA DON'T CARE DIDN'T ASK
This guy's dad energy is on point, I love it
This may be the most concentrated genuine dad energy i have ever witnessed
America needs more rugged sarcastic real men like this. We’d be in a much better place.
When I tell people about this show - this episode is the one that I refer them to as I think it’s the perfect distillation of what VGG is all about 👍
That door buzzer is the cars way of telling you that it appreciates the love you're giving her and that she wants to live again!!! Hard to argue sometimes that those old gals don't have a soul.
"That's severely uncomfortable" 😂 I have heard you repeat every car work internal dialog I've ever had on these episodes, love the patience and attitude something I work on in myself every job, makes the struggle so much nicer than hot tempers foul language and violence. Great stuff.
Thank you
**DITTO**
This! So much nicer to listen to and I can even watch this with my kids. Much nicer than some poop mouth spewing out the air/mind pollution.
@@ViceGripGarage I do have to agree - dont ever lose that, it seems like you have fun and dont take it too seriously and the boy in the episode will remember the fun and experience more than the car or the specific problem you ran into. I just love how much dang fun you can have and be safe too, "back away" when the coolant was going to boil or when he crawled under the car quick cause it wasn't on stands. Pretty big fan of yours after seeing these few episodes. You mustve had a great teacher, care to tell that story of where you get your ethic and just overall approach at working on these vehicles?
very good!
I work at a repair shop all day yet find myself at night relaxing watching you! Love what you do and loved that you brought the kids in on this one. Keep doin' what you do!
Best auto mechanic TH-cam channel, scottie kilmer, western,
@@youvids9820kilmer is a 🤡
You tough SOB! i so dig your videos! I have i think watched them all! Derek you are great! keep up your hard work!
Kudos to the kid helping out his dad. Some of us would have given anything for that kind of experience
I had this Kind of experience as i we're a Kid my dad always bought crappy BMWs we repaired Them so theyre ready to run and Sold Them for a Couple hundred euro more 🙂 (im from germany) so much beautiful memories tho my dad was a kinda funny Guy one time we had a Moped that Had absolutely No Spark on the Spark Plug and he told me to put my finger onto the cable to the Spark Plug Connector and tell him if i notice something (i was 7 or so and didnt knew what will happen🙈) and hellyeah i absolutely noticed something 🤣🤣🤣 He was also letting me sit on his legs and let me steer the Car as Long as i was too small to reach the Pedals myself 😂
Love him ❤️❤️❤️ sad that he passed away a few months ago :/
I swea
@@eurotrucksimfails7332 Such memories definitely makes life worth living! . . . Sorry for your loss ingendeiner0 0, those memories will be even more cherished! . . .
Greetings from 🇳🇴
I'm 35 my dad was a diesel machine and did gas motors he also did bodywork and could spray he died in 2016 I miss helping him work on cars and deer hunting with him plus I got a 77 Ranchero I'm doing paint and motor and my brothers doing his 76 Scottsdale he never got to see them wish he was here to do them with us sucks
Yea my dad took off when I was 8, rebuilt my first engine at 14, blew up 10 minutes later, I would have liked some direction.
That little human is learning so much! Yet he doesn’t even know it. Excellent parenting!
As an ex mechanic, I recognize many of your little sayings, and you sure took me back 50 years. Half way thru the vid and just loving it. Your little guy is a great help, too. Thanks Guys.
Sparkilators 😂
I also enjoy you bringing Jr to this project reminds me of when I was young and the Oldman was alive .I was a mechanic for years working on over the road trks n always enjoyed having them ther, seeing Jr get around a vehicle is super cool reminds me of first time I watched my 10 yr old back a 48' flat bed into the shop over a pit .super cool dad
Man, it's so clear from your interactions I can just tell you're a good dad. Keep it up brother, and raise another generation of gearhead!
The future is 2030. All electric. Hard to swallow pill.
" She's Lotta vitamins and dinosaurs"
Fucking gold.
That was the best “bring the thunder!!!”
It put the biggest smile on my face thanks for another great video
It put a smile on my face too.
Bently is a VERY good worker, I'd keep him around!!!
Love when a guy and his son work together
You’ve 1 million things to deal with on the way home and to film it all is very impressive. Great video.
To do all that with good humor and an absolute sense of adventure is the BEST!
Lol this is professionally produced and bankrolled by some of the biggest entertainment producers in Hollywood.
@@MrChassmith 1
That ship that's stuck in the Suez Canal... Derek would have freed it and driven it home by now.
Matt off road recovery tho
"Can I revive this container ship and drive it 5,000 miles home?
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I thought he did already. The Ever Driven.
Derek would have driven it on the land and in the sea by now.
Going back when this 65 year old feller was young in Ohio, Exxon was called Standard oil. And then Sohio. Atlas was their house brand. Great father son video there guy. Love this channel.
This kept my attention better than most modern superhero movies.
wow, thanks!
@@ViceGripGarage Derek confirmed to be a super hero
@@crazydoom3dude If not, he certainly has some superpowers. Maybe we need to get him a cape.
For me, better than ANY superhero movie!
Yes me too. For an hour and 40 minutes and I was hoping it was going to last longer.
This is so cool. Seeing a dad with his boy working on a car is so special and important. It does my heart good to see Dad working with his boy and teaching him odds and ends. My dad was a gear head and an incredible mechanic. He was so mean and neglectful that I learn next to nothing from him. He wouldn’t teach me anything without screaming and yelling and being abusive. I would have given anything for a relationship like this with my dad. This is what memories are made if for this young man. Much respect.
Future bentley goes into a part store
Bentley: I need a lighting cube, lighting hoses, spark a laters, huffing gas, whirl a later, fire make it happener and some dinosaur and minerals. Kinda in a hurry I'm trying to bring the thunder.
Clerk: hold on sir is it 2wd or 4wd?
I love it!!😂😂😂😂
Hahahaha perfect🤣
This is very funny
LOL yes! I always pictured his kids walking into a hardware store looking for Tanya Harding
@@kylegraumann8412 I guess it sure beats me asking fer my whackenbanger
Me and my dad use to work on cars together. The best thing ever. I will never forget it.
I love Derek's very relaxed and slightly sarcastic approach. VGG is one of the best automotive channels on youtube.
I reckon he would make a great dinner guest fantastic comedic delivery " sparkelators" breaks me up .
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Your livin the dream man! There isn’t anything on the old interwebs or tv I’d rather be watching.
Tv sucks bro. I just watched a show on nbc something about singin acting idk what the fuck it was
Dad of the year, hide and seek in the cars. Your a good man VGG.
Thanks Ethan
I’ve just watched this again for, I think, the third time. I got to say, it encapsulates all that there is to admire about Derek and what he does.
The inclusion of his family (Bentleys ‘bring the thunder’ made me chuckle) an achingly cool old car and the dedication and determination he showed to get in out of that grave yard and back home 600 miles.
Big fan over here in the UK. 👍🏻👍🏻
Lol. Too funny. I love it
Favorite time of the week...without a doubt.
Without a doubt
Yup. I had a shitty day and my smile came right back once a guy notify that a new VGG video is coming soon
Did you find any carpet?
You got that right!
Just a dad and his son working on an old car together, couldn't get anymore wholesome
Yeah but he forgot to bring the kid back with!
@Awakening Enthusiast
Not really, but to each their own :)
@@grizzlyaddams3606 az SS rd
@Awakening Enthusiast someone forcing you to watch???
Coming from a part of New England where everyone’s pissed off and cussing every other word, this was a very change. You are the automotive bob ross.
What the fuck are you talking about? I'm from the Scranton, PA area. I know all about the foul-mouthed mutherfunkers in the great NorthEast...
From Long Island. ? Like me ?
We have all you fuckers beat up here in Manitoba when it's 40 below and the fucking car won't start and ya hafta be at work in 7 minutes. 😂
Automotive Bob Ross. That's exactly who he is!
I'm from New England too, and the Prairies look SO DIFFERENT and people are so laid-back, nice.
I love this video with the youngest human.😂 Bently, what a great dad you are.❤
Sitting here watching the premier and had no idea a pan in my kitchen was on fire. Great.
Sometimes a feller just needs to try and light the house on fire
Hopefully the fire department doesn't make too much noise or get your phone wet. It would be horrible if they interrupted you and your VGG time!
Lol
@@kennedy796 A guy just gets distracted
You don’t need no kitchens
I think my favorite part of this video is the fact he is letting his kid help him out. So few dads these days try to teach their kids this kind of thing.
Furthermore, it seems he is well educated, patient, handsome boy. The father should be proud of him and he deserves big thank for well education of the boy !
at 25:22 the kid cranks it over and you can hear him yell " Bring the Thunder!!" it cracked me up.
Just impressed when it moved on first engagement in reverse. She is definitely a keeper.
I watch a lot of your videos and I can't get over how really good your choice of music is. Great music especially during the time lapse driving part
My husband passed a few years ago and he would have loved this video! He worked on his own cars from the late sixties as a teenager all the way until the mid ninetys when cars got so computerized that it wasn't fun anymore. I really enjoyed your video, a lot so I subscribed and am a new fan of Vice Grip Garage. God bless you!
super!
Seeing all this automotive history raises one question:- how do they end up sitting on open fields doing nothing but deteriorating?
If they're no longer used or wanted, why don't they sell them on to people who will restore them, and put them back on the road?
Why does one dude need ten old Chevies or whatever sitting around looking messy? It makes no sense.
@@noelgibson5956 it's that lingering vestige of hope all guys cling to to one day see it restored, that all t oo frequently never comes:>)
@@noelgibson5956 guys that collect what seems to be too much stuff that includes junk are often obsessed to the point that they will turn down very good cash offers and just refuse to sell their "things" just the same as hoarders.
@@JohnDLeo-rg8tc only difference between a collector like this and a hoarder is the value
It makes me so happy seeing all the tasks and little jobs he had his son do. Reminds me of when I would work on things with my dad 😅
aww I agree! Warmed my heart too. I miss my Dad...he always had something to do to learn and help him. Made me a better person todayxx
My Dad used to own a Blue one of these. He would fiddle with it every weekend. How I learned what each tool did.
Me too! Maybe on day, god willing we can see videos from him
Same here, the best one for me was when I was going to be the transmission cradle so he could unbolt, to my life I dont know he knew how to place on the ground and I did not get hurt, feel like I was in danger, " now just slide down a little to the left, okay now lift your knees just a little higher, this wont take long at all"!!
Same here. Took me many years back. Now I take care of my dad’s car.
When your son yelled Bring The
Thunder!!!! I got a little emotional.🤗🤗🤗
I'm with you times 10
LOL I never noticed the little man saying "BRING THE THUNDER!" at 25:22 the first time I watched this! Too funny
Love that you're teaching your boy how to turn a wrench, reminds me of my pops.
great
I haven’t been more entertained for almost 2 hours in years. Bravo.
That's the wife's complaint as well.
Yep.
Agreed. Leave it to a mild-mannered Minnesotan to capture my attention for so long.
Like seriously lol this was the most I ever watch someone bring a car back to life its amazing
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When that Buick moved under its own power for the first time in decades I got the biggest smile ever. I need to go find an old car like this and try it myself. I have been binge watching episodes. I love what you do
Thanks Gary
I have a '65 Catalina that I have owned for about 9 years, 389 high compression big bore 2- barrel. IMO, patience and money are required to revive them. BUT to me, the reward is well worth it, especially when he noted the smooth, floating ride. That is the same ride quality of my Pontiac. Really takes me back.
I love the way Derek thinks out loud, in his quirky manner of technical explaining. His boy probably learns just by being around his pop.