FORGOTTEN 1963 Buick LeSabre - WILL IT DRIVE 100 Miles Home? (P2)

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  • Part 2 of 5: Buick 1 Derek 0. The last time I showed up to work on this Buick, I struck out. This time, I'm not taking no for an answer! One way or another I'm going to try to drive this car home 100 miles after it's been off the road for 23 years! Turns out, these starters are not easy to find or fix. Something maybe fire and a large hammer will fix? Also, let's ignore the windshield. You don't need'em. Let's see how this goes - HANG ON!
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  • @garymcintyre6507
    @garymcintyre6507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1405

    that old girl brings back memories, when I was 17 I had a 63 buick wildcat drop top with a 445 and boy did she fly. I`m now 68 and the girl I was dating at the time, we eloped in that car. She later became my wife, for 45 years when she passed away 6 years ago. And there isn`t a day goes by that I still don`t think of her.Thank you for the memory.

    • @jameseastwood4984
      @jameseastwood4984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Chapter 2 please; Why did you elope?

    • @JRHINE83
      @JRHINE83 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      So sorry for your loss. That is a great story though. These old cars have so many reasons we need to keep them going. Thankfully we got the man Derek here helping to save a few of them here and there. I'm 38 and have two kids who I hope are not doing TH-cam videos 20 years from now on how to revive a kia that's been sitting for 10 years.

    • @garymcintyre6507
      @garymcintyre6507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +183

      @@jameseastwood4984 Well James that should be almost easy to figure out, I was 18 and she was only 16 and starting to show. Her measurements at that time were 36 24 35, and the 24 figure was rapidly growing, yes she was pregnant. We had it all planned out, I went to her place where she still lived with her dad and stepmother whom she hated. I parked my car about 20 feet away from her upstairs bedroom window, she had everything she was going to take on her bed. She then came outside I opened the trunk which was clean and empty, her younger sister threw her stuff out the window she brought it to me and I packed it into the trunk. Her dad must have noticed the last thing pass by the downstairs window because he came out just as I closed the trunk we bailed into the car and were gone. They had quite a long laneway when I turned onto the road which was a gravel road I looked back and seen her dad coming out the laneway and just laughed his old 1958 Fargo didn`t stand a chance against my 63 Wildcat, well I`m going to cut it off here before it turns into a book thank you for the interest and God bless.

    • @Rumpleskin
      @Rumpleskin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@markreisen7038 funny that the cheaper the car the more we love them.if you paid market value it may not have the same appeal

    • @quickturn66
      @quickturn66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@garymcintyre6507 sounds like a scene from a movie,

  • @punchingplugscf260
    @punchingplugscf260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +341

    "the frame was saved by an extensive transmission leak" I'm crying...

    • @rsmith3062
      @rsmith3062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Brake line not rusted tight due to valve cover leak! Lovin' every minute of it!

    • @blair79bear38
      @blair79bear38 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      if theres no oil under it, theres no oil in it.

    • @TS-ef2gv
      @TS-ef2gv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      In salt country, a slow oil leak makes a great undercoating. Years ago I had an older car in the Midwest with an oil seep from somewhere on the passenger side. Not enough of a leak for the drips to reach the ground but enough to keep the sub frame on that side "as juicy as grandma's meatloaf". That side also had the oil filter mounted horizontally in a place where it was impossible to not spill some dinosaur juice on the sub frame when changing the filter. After 25 years of Midwestern winters the driver's side of the sub frame had cancer but the oil-coated "drinker" side was as solid as new.

    • @creigstanfield
      @creigstanfield 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Approved!

    • @IntelliPocalypse
      @IntelliPocalypse 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Maybe get therapy to help with the crying

  • @samirantanen707
    @samirantanen707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm tired, my eyes are red, but I'm going to do the right thing and binge watch another one of these interweb VHS tapes.

  • @daltondecanter3882
    @daltondecanter3882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Whenever my daughter gets upset we sit down and watch a good vice grip marathon and immediately she starts to feel better and calm down. Love the vids man. Love what you do man honestly. Good work and keep'em coming, forever subscribed

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Love that!

    • @David-ov1ne
      @David-ov1ne ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@ViceGripGarage how can I contact you is that possible

  • @fcorivers
    @fcorivers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +898

    My man Derek giving us one hour of good entertainment, a feller just gave up on TV.

    • @jonvon5412
      @jonvon5412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yea buddy !

    • @josezeno1062
      @josezeno1062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Very true my friend.

    • @FabiusMaximus1000
      @FabiusMaximus1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Was I the only one that was hoping he didn't make it home so there would be another video?

    • @josezeno1062
      @josezeno1062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@FabiusMaximus1000 i know what you mean by not wanting it to end. Endless knowledge on these videos.

    • @FabiusMaximus1000
      @FabiusMaximus1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@josezeno1062 It reminds me of my highschool days when we would wrench on cars until 5 am sometimes to make it to a race.

  • @KieC.
    @KieC. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +355

    “Guy is 5 foot, 16 inches tall”🤣🤣 this is the funniest and most original guy in the US

    • @bigalbass
      @bigalbass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I’ve used that line before. 5 foot 18 for me, and you’d be amazed at the math gears goin when you tell them that.

    • @randypayne8819
      @randypayne8819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bigalbass 111

    • @bustedrav
      @bustedrav 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I use 5'12" all the damn time.

    • @garthor
      @garthor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bigalbass 6 ' 6"

    • @Odium75
      @Odium75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Co sign this comment

  • @richardharris8848
    @richardharris8848 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    “This bolts longer than the Nile River for SOME REASON”
    -Derek
    The passive aggressive way he said that always makes me laugh lol

  • @GraemeRobinson
    @GraemeRobinson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    No-one and I mean nobody out there does a 'will it run' video like VVG. Superb work my man. Keep up the uplifting work on getting these old vehicles running. Warms the soul.

  • @SG-gc7mn
    @SG-gc7mn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +460

    “Im just going to take the Tonya Harding down there, and just.. give that Nancy a big ol’woop!!” Lol! This guys is a genius! 😂

    • @TheSmitj167
      @TheSmitj167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Greatest moment of this channel lol

    • @nickcormier3307
      @nickcormier3307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Spectacular video btw! Forgot to mention that

    • @redryder18
      @redryder18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He's a genius in disguise. You'd never know by looking at him.

    • @redchris97
      @redchris97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I I'm so stealing that one!🤣.... The old Tonya Harding....🤣🤣🤣 Classic...

    • @CadellD
      @CadellD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@redryder18 trust me he’s the best, if he can’t make an engine run it a lost cause.

  • @djuan_rt3455
    @djuan_rt3455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    "I'm gonna take the Tonya Harding down there and give old Nancy a whop..." That my friends is priceless 🤣

  • @jeremyfdavies
    @jeremyfdavies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This Buick series of videos was inspirational. So much so, that when I got the chance to buy a '64 4-door Wildcat, I jumped at the chance and it's now one of my favourite cars of all time. What a cruiser. What an engine. Luckily mine is a "survivor" with only 40K on the clock and nearly all original, so haven't had to revive her like Derek's "le sabré". It's my true goin' to town rig here in London, UK!

  • @miketortorich7761
    @miketortorich7761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My dad and I started doing what you are doing with old cars back in 1971. I've made a living as a auto mechanic for the past 42 years. I work in my shop late at night and your videos keep me company. My dad is 84 he has at least 25 old cars that he still love to tinker with he loves tapping on the tops of carburetors, when he saw you do it he loved it. Thanks

    • @davidtharp7767
      @davidtharp7767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My Dad Did That & His Youngest Son, my Little Brother, Who is 6'5" & 240 Lbs of Muscle and a Mechanic since about 1971 Taps Carbs Too ! ! We Tapped Mikuni Carbs on 2 Strokes with a wrench the 40 Yrs I Raced them Dirty Race Bikes in the Woods ! !

  • @zachmikko3249
    @zachmikko3249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    When a fella is singing Johnny Cash while wrenching on an Old Buick, its gonna be a good episode

    • @Noname-et6hf
      @Noname-et6hf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Hell yea

    • @Brock_Landers
      @Brock_Landers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Johnathan Cash actually...lmao I'll always miss the man in black.

  • @ItzDrPlow
    @ItzDrPlow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    a guy found your channel to get away from all the craziness thats going on in the world today. so i did the right thing and just ignored everything around me and watched you drive old forgotten cars home

    • @davidthompson62
      @davidthompson62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Better than some nut Psychologist diagnosing you with something to drain your health insurance. After a few visits you taking so many pills your forgetting your name .At least with Derek you feel good for awhile. What therapist ever did that for anyone?

    • @user-jz3uv1li4b
      @user-jz3uv1li4b ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidthompson62much better than listening to bunch of crooked politicians and media lying to me !!

  • @petecruz5510
    @petecruz5510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Hi Derek,
    You have inspired me and my daughter to attempt to bring my 1978 Lincoln Mark V. My dad gave it to me some years ago and I put it in storage. I don’t have your skill level but hopefully it won’t take too much to get the old girl back on the road. I did fill it with non ethanol gas before I parked her. I believe we will definitely start out with a battry with a go handle that is on sale and an oil change. Thank you again for your inspiration. Oh and my daughter absolutely loves your show!!

    • @tuberNunya
      @tuberNunya 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's got me out back working on the project I gave up on. The man is a gem.

  • @patrickjack2943
    @patrickjack2943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Your ability to provide a consistent, light supply of good humor that is truly your own personality is remarkable. You are genuine in every way and I enjoy your adventures. Kudos on your success, and ... your ability to avoid getting your hind end frozen to a concrete floor in Antarctica.

  • @fosterfamilyfaith
    @fosterfamilyfaith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Craigslist Ad: "car needs to be trailered". Derek: "watch me".

    • @stevedobbins2942
      @stevedobbins2942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Derek: "Hold my wobble pop"

    • @reygar
      @reygar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Derek: "Hold my adult beverage"

    • @tedhouts3415
      @tedhouts3415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@reygar *cold snack

    • @fosterfamilyfaith
      @fosterfamilyfaith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@stevedobbins2942 the legal amount of wobble pops. That was gold.

    • @retrounderground1
      @retrounderground1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A guy's gonna drive the old gal like she's never been driven before!

  • @crkproductions5000
    @crkproductions5000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    “Bolts longer than the Nile river.”
    Classic

    • @canuckcanadian753
      @canuckcanadian753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      had one of those today and said something along those lines

    • @logantyler3741
      @logantyler3741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i replaced the starter on my 64 Electra this summer and when I has to take the exhaust off, let me say that that is no exaggeration

  • @Richie-Rich
    @Richie-Rich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This channel is awesome. "For some reason these bolts are longer than the river nile'😆 absolute classic. "Lets see if the fuel pump works..... probably not" Love this channel.
    Derek you have a great sense of humour. Makes working on old cars fun

  • @inkedskindeep9941
    @inkedskindeep9941 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Anyone else notice the door behind Derek opens & closes are 26:18 ? Ya brought back some spooky ghosts when you revived this car 😉

    • @stevedilger2157
      @stevedilger2157 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! I noticed that! I figured a fan running somewhere causing positive or negative pressure.

    • @inkedskindeep9941
      @inkedskindeep9941 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stevedilger2157 or it could've been someone who didn't realize Derek was filming. Personally I think the ghost explanation better 😁

    • @joeywilliamson7648
      @joeywilliamson7648 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha dude I came to comments to see if anyone else noticed that 😂😂

    • @inkedskindeep9941
      @inkedskindeep9941 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joeywilliamson7648 great minds think alike sir 😉🤣

    • @grizzlychaw25
      @grizzlychaw25 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      look at the washer fluid container , Orb at 22:10 22:14

  • @mikebrown9997
    @mikebrown9997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    Derek, even when I am in a bad mood, when I watch your videos instantly my mood improves. God bless you buddy.

    • @davidv672
      @davidv672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Word!!!!!

    • @jnstonbely5215
      @jnstonbely5215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree , he’s the guy lots of us need in our town !

    • @thehighwayman78
      @thehighwayman78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Here here, or hear hear. Nonetheless i agree

    • @hlukufarmmechanic2497
      @hlukufarmmechanic2497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah me too.. Bring the thunder!.. Hup! ... Cracks me up.. Now I know who Cleetus MCfarland got his naming abilities from...lol..👍😁

    • @billchessell8213
      @billchessell8213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup.

  • @jtuck6065
    @jtuck6065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    “All the climbing around. Am I a billy goat??” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @johnnestor7386
    @johnnestor7386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Well there's an hour of my life I won't get back, and I wouldn't trade it for the world. What an absolute gem this dude is.
    No idea how it got into my recommended but it's exactly what I needed on this Friday night while taking a break from working on the inside of my RV.
    Subscribed instantly. Thank you sir!

    • @davidthompson62
      @davidthompson62 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the matter? The booze ain’t working anymore? Time to step up to the oxy’s!

    • @johnnestor7386
      @johnnestor7386 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidthompson62 speed wore off

    • @davidthompson62
      @davidthompson62 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnnestor7386 Lol! Time we both get our fix of Vice Grip Garage!

  • @2010blue801
    @2010blue801 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just want to say thank you for your show. It’s absolutely keeping me going through this rough patch. 😊

  • @walterjohnson8403
    @walterjohnson8403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    He's hilarious, he knows what he's doing, he has a great sense of humor, and he's an excellent teacher. The perfect guy for the team. Gotta love em!

  • @MaxximusRadimus
    @MaxximusRadimus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    A feller ain't EVER seen Derek move so fast as when that return started spitting fuel like an angry llama.

    • @grantjohnston5817
      @grantjohnston5817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ditto jumpin like a cat on a hot tin roof!

    • @MrLotrecht
      @MrLotrecht 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@grantjohnston5817 but not knowing in which direction to jump..-.----

    • @doctoribanez
      @doctoribanez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It was kinda scary . Not going to lie

  • @michaelborino5590
    @michaelborino5590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    No matter the time of day, even when a guy has to be to work at 5am, I can stumble upon another one of your videos that just needs to be watched.. thank you good buddy for the wonderful content. Cheers to no sleep 😎

  • @markhunt8715
    @markhunt8715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love this channel, he's a genuine guy with a genuine family 👍

  • @wildthinair
    @wildthinair 3 ปีที่แล้ว +566

    I’m slowly adopting Derek’s soft attitude to problems. A living legend 🇬🇧

    • @Junior-pe5po
      @Junior-pe5po 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      He remains so calm in any situation. I've started to pick on that as well thanks to him 🤪😁

    • @cliftonbrunson5610
      @cliftonbrunson5610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      A real American

    • @Junior-pe5po
      @Junior-pe5po 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cliftonbrunson5610 merica!

    • @paulremmey8268
      @paulremmey8268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Me too 🤣 you know it’s healthier for a guy 👍

    • @davestracka4350
      @davestracka4350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It comes with age you learn getting pissed off never helps the situation, calm and cool is always better

  • @flavxer7345
    @flavxer7345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Some bushings, tires, windows, and the everything else and a guy'll have her right back to junkyard condition....that'll be just great.

  • @johnelliott7375
    @johnelliott7375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I thought you were going to explode from thinking 🤔 about changing the starter again. Everything was rippin and creaking. Great job and day to you.

  • @JB-do5qd
    @JB-do5qd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love that he calls the Hammer " Tonya Harding" lmao. "Gonna give old Nancy a good wallop"

    • @henningdammann-emden
      @henningdammann-emden 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Didn't a steel rod was used in the Tonja Harding case instead of a hammer?

  • @richcar3434
    @richcar3434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I really got a kick out of that little panic dance when the the fuel started shooting up...I've been there before, many times!

  • @meanstreak8345
    @meanstreak8345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    “Bolts longer than the Nile river for some reason”
    I felt this on a spiritual level

    • @adamturner2507
      @adamturner2507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Those bolts are always in the most hard to reach places to

  • @johnhutsler8122
    @johnhutsler8122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My night is just... better after watching him tinker on these old cars. This is pure wholesome content. Thanks for the great content Derek

  • @grudzien9784
    @grudzien9784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is so great! Finally someone doing long videos showing all of the work involved. Such great entertainment and u learn bunch too. I have started a 1996 4runner that sat for 3 years with a little wire jumped the starter relay :) this guy was my inspiration

  • @Ronalyhotham
    @Ronalyhotham 3 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Derek this LeSabre helped me pass another boring lockdown evening here in the UK - thank you my friend!

    • @Odessa45
      @Odessa45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You fellas need to do like we did over here a few years back and tell the crown-wearing nitwits that enough is enough and we ain't havin it NO MORE!!!!

    • @Rumpleskin
      @Rumpleskin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@Odessa45 I watched a video yesterday of a guy in Germany.he was vocal about the covid scam.lockdowns...etc.the police broke down his door and took him down like he was a druglord.funny thing is that he was doing a live stream.looks like it's 1939 in Germany again.wake up people the deaths are horrible but theres not enough to be a pandemic.wonder what they are doing when everyone is safely inside? Makes me think that maybe this is a look over here not over deal.

    • @8bert9
      @8bert9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Rumpleskin I saw that! Disturbing!!

    • @davidrasch3082
      @davidrasch3082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same for me here in Minnesota where outdoor dining in January is approved!!!!!

    • @Rumpleskin
      @Rumpleskin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@davidrasch3082 you get to get ice cream in a snowstorm? Lol

  • @froksie
    @froksie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    “Throw some zipties on here and make this temporary situation permanent”
    Master of mechanics ànd quotes

    • @DowntoEarthThinkingcom
      @DowntoEarthThinkingcom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We used to use wire of various grades if wire and just the perfect twisting process withoout breaking it

    • @nicholasadams9535
      @nicholasadams9535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha I heard that, went to the comments and yours was the first I saw. That was hilarious.

    • @PrinceWesterburg
      @PrinceWesterburg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mate of mine toured as a lighting technician for decades, showbiz has two rules:
      If it moves and shouldn't; Gaffa tape. If it doesn't move and should; WD40
      He also added "Gaffa tape, holding the world together." XD

    • @andyfredericks6205
      @andyfredericks6205 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did a 'temporary' fix with zip ties on a diesel pump on a nearly new Citroen van. Still on there ten years later when I scrapped it.Well,it did the job.

    • @maxwell6504
      @maxwell6504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Temporary*

  • @Musclecar1972
    @Musclecar1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just a little ditty, instead of the stop leak, next time try course black pepper, a tablespoon to the radiator, run it till it gets hot, and watch the leaks stop. Better than stop leak, because it doesn’t goop up the heater core, the pepper is pushed into the leaks and swells up to plug them, the rest just circulate thru the system without plugging everything like stop leak does. It works! Not a permanent fix, but the last time I used it was on a work truck, it lasted over a year, and it can always be redone if another leak developed over time. Eventually the pepper will break down, a lot cheaper than stop leak too.

  • @tonysigsby870
    @tonysigsby870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Someone else must remember that windshield

  • @lotuscampbell8660
    @lotuscampbell8660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    When he got the boat tank all hooked up and fuel started spraying on the engine I lost my shit. I couldn’t breathe I was laughing so hard. A guy just can’t handle how funny Derrick is😂

    • @FonicsSuck
      @FonicsSuck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Been there! :D
      Also laughed very much.

    • @CurtisL8.3066
      @CurtisL8.3066 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      When he got back on camera and said he had a fuel leak I was like no shit buddy 😂

    • @kramnull8962
      @kramnull8962 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The funny part was that the carb sounded like a man playing motorboat inside when the fuel went in. The he fired it up, "SHE"S A SQUIRTER..."

  • @markdouglas2704
    @markdouglas2704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I've had a three day marathon of this guy and ain't slowing down

  • @mr5oa1
    @mr5oa1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Derek, you are a great fisher of man, A guy is going to get hooked! I know I did! May the lord above always have your back!

  • @michaelahlgren8876
    @michaelahlgren8876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this old Buick. This is my favorite car you have worked on.

  • @KISSFanDan1995
    @KISSFanDan1995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    This is the the guy you want on your team when the apocalypse happens.

    • @slabbadanks5829
      @slabbadanks5829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I want him on my team now

    • @chrisbarnhart4178
      @chrisbarnhart4178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@slabbadanks5829 for real tho.

    • @donellmuniz590
      @donellmuniz590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I want a gal with big headlights who can cook roadkill on a hot engine block.

    • @ytfixitguy1971
      @ytfixitguy1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think this guy could probably make the apocalypse happen.

    • @chrisbarnhart4178
      @chrisbarnhart4178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He put the Chuck in Norris

  • @Shawnee.Hills.Small.Engine
    @Shawnee.Hills.Small.Engine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    " I'm gonna do the right thing and just ignore that for now" Good one Derek!

  • @jolenewebb9523
    @jolenewebb9523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just love seeing you bring these old cars back to life! I also enjoy your sense of humor. 🤣

  • @oldschoolcars3318
    @oldschoolcars3318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved the adventure! Brought me back to floating down the road in my 66 2 door Lesabre coupe. There is nothing like a big car for a guy 4 foot 28 inches tall.

  • @IanRogerson8420
    @IanRogerson8420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I'd like to see this old girl as a surviver car , new glass where needed and brakes fixed , maybe a little clean up .

  • @pclayton5063
    @pclayton5063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Shotgun tires, busted windshield, 1997 plates, I wouldn't get five feet out of my driveway without getting pulled over. Love the road trips Derek.

  • @psrfrk1
    @psrfrk1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Why don't you go the harbor freight and get the brake bleed by myself 1000? My wife loves that I have that.

  • @garykreil5990
    @garykreil5990 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reading some of these comments really tug at the old heart strings!!!! Derek your channel and your fan base is amazing!!!!!

  • @h33ls_up
    @h33ls_up 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    A guy just can’t get no beers down the chute when laughing this hard 🤣
    Please never stop making your videos

    • @abcsd1254
      @abcsd1254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Too many whirly pops lol

    • @Nationof300
      @Nationof300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah it’s hard to consume the cold snacks down the yap while watching him

    • @iufan68ind
      @iufan68ind 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Nationof300 yea but a guy has to try

    • @davidtharp7767
      @davidtharp7767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iufan68ind I only drink Non-Alcohol Beer because I drank beer for the Taste, Not for the Alcohol. So I just Use a Frozen Mug ( I have 4 so there's always one in the Freezer Door ). Then In Between Funnies I chug 2 Swallows at a time So I finish Beer Before it Gets Less Tasty from low Carbonation& more toward warm.Clausthaler, Heinikens, Sam Adams all Good NA's !!

    • @hterrebrood
      @hterrebrood 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wobble pops

  • @markmyers454ss
    @markmyers454ss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Derek is def my favorite TH-cam now. Really enjoy seeing cheap projects instead of the out of reach crap most channels are doing nowadays

  • @startrek2470
    @startrek2470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    CONGRATULATIONS on one million subscribers. Thank you for all you do for your family and for sharing your adventures with us. Wet the back neck!

  • @costismanka1089
    @costismanka1089 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this guy is just so amazing on using funny words for parts just watching that is enough so funny and learn things about cars at the same time

  • @shayneclinton9450
    @shayneclinton9450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    “Ummm.....well, it turns out....there’s something...yeah we got a fuel leak.” 🤣🤣🤣. Please don’t ever change Derek.

  • @dylanfrauenknecht1666
    @dylanfrauenknecht1666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Did anyone else notice the ghost door behind Derek just keep opening and closing lol

    • @PublicWifi
      @PublicWifi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I thought someone was peeking in at first. Then when I saw the door continue to flip flap on its own -- yeah.... haunted ghost door.

    • @jaredschram6178
      @jaredschram6178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah ghost door

    • @michaels8237
      @michaels8237 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s were he had the garage door open and that door wasn’t fully shut so the wind is blowing it open

  • @ajhatti2011
    @ajhatti2011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Derek you need to check your trans fluid with the vehicle running. In park or preferably in neutral with blocked wheels. I build transmissions for a living. You are the man and I appreciate your videos to the point of re-watching old episodes. I don’t know how I missed this the first time through. But that is gonna save you a lot of trouble.

  • @ralphgeigner5497
    @ralphgeigner5497 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another fun adventure ! 63 Buick ! I'd Take It !

  • @joesedlak4229
    @joesedlak4229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    A guy was learnt to avoid new part shopping like a city slicker: hit it with brake cleaner and a hammer 4 times, full Craigslist rebuild.

    • @scooterdogg7580
      @scooterdogg7580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol yup sometimes ya make what ya got do what ya need

  • @Rems61
    @Rems61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I see a lot of other channels trying to Mimic Derek. They just don't cut it, there is ONLY ONE Vice Grip Garage. Great video as always. Thanks.

    • @bobl78
      @bobl78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah, only one Derek

    • @donellmuniz590
      @donellmuniz590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I see a lotta guys HERE try to mimic Derek. They all refer to themselves as "A guy". At least I got my own style.

  • @BobNSuch
    @BobNSuch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't stop watching your videos. Extremely funny and interesting.

  • @Jo_Wardy
    @Jo_Wardy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These sleek looking early 60s car designs look really cool. I do love a good 4 door. This buick reminded me of an Impala design and that's what is cool about these car designs.
    This would look epic on a set of whitewalls and Buick hubcaps or American Racing rims

  • @TurboLazer-fc7fw
    @TurboLazer-fc7fw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Driving these cars home is just like being in the car with the guy I'd enjoy hanging around him for an hour or so especially when working on a car

  • @kevindouglasjackson
    @kevindouglasjackson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    "Safety squints", man I darn near wet my britches laughing on that one.

    • @funnydubby6401
      @funnydubby6401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Safety is my middle name, along with safety third!

    • @tekvax01
      @tekvax01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      you gotta watch AvE, that's where the saying safety squints came from...

  • @rodricbeauregard1053
    @rodricbeauregard1053 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    'I'm not depressed,love the show❤😊

  • @chuckstang
    @chuckstang ปีที่แล้ว

    I stumbled across something I've been trying to find for quite some time and caught myself saying, "I'll be dipped." Thanks Derek.

  • @williamgates4399
    @williamgates4399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Brave man with garage door closed, no brakes, and testing out the transmission, what a guy..........

  • @cliffordaugustus9646
    @cliffordaugustus9646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I thought he called his hammer old Tom Hardy. Laughed even harder when I read that he actually said Tonya Harding. This guy is like Howard Stern. Can't wait to hear what he gonna say next. Come for the wrenching, stay for the humor.

    • @rustyshackleford4819
      @rustyshackleford4819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I winced and laughed at the same time when he called the starter Nancy.

    • @WOWayne325
      @WOWayne325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought the hammer was always called Tanya Harding...
      At least from other episodes.

    • @kamelslife2844
      @kamelslife2844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WOWayne325 yeah ZIP TIES AND BIAS PLIES calls it this too, they buddies so I wonder who came up with it, or if its a common saying lol

    • @yeahitskimmel
      @yeahitskimmel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kamelslife2844 I think that guy who broke Nancy Kerrigans leg came up with it.
      Think he used a pipe irl tho

    • @kamelslife2844
      @kamelslife2844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yeahitskimmel well yeah lol but i meant calling a hammer a tanya harding

  • @rhinogear
    @rhinogear 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Maybe you could restore her a bit more into the 'safety zone' and donate it to a Vietnam Veteran that got married in 1963 before leaving for the war that made it back home? That would be kinda neat~

  • @jameshicks4944
    @jameshicks4944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of my favorites,watched it several times,and i will again,proves to me again what i allways figured,you are way more talented mechanic than you let on,you are a master mechanic at these old vehicles,and newer ones,but you love the old stuff,givin them life again,great video,Thankyou.

  • @williamcarpenter6639
    @williamcarpenter6639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Perfect timing. I just grabbed some chips lol

  • @vanhalen5625
    @vanhalen5625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    a fella has been a little depressed lately but after watching this, the fellas feeling pretty dang good. Derek you are a great mechanic and your vids are top notch. Thx

    • @alwaysopen7970
      @alwaysopen7970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      A guy forgets to do other important stuff watching Derek.

  • @rickt8325
    @rickt8325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for this video cause you've helped me out with my 2004 grand marquis and shes my baby, best car I've ever owned by far but I always wondered why my rear end seemd so loose and so when you said the bushings are worn on your car, that helped me to diagnose mine, thanks again. Keep the great videos coming.

  • @stevensmith6285
    @stevensmith6285 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Like to see him fixing on old forgotten cars

  • @five0pd310
    @five0pd310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    A guy doesn't know why. I'm not a fan of Buicks or of early '60s cars, but this'63 Buick has turned into one of my favorites of your projects. I want to see the rear end fixed, coolant system repaired, and the whole thing road safe and roaming the Route 66 again. You have my vote to take this Christine all the way!

    • @zephead843
      @zephead843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      How could you not be a fan of early 60's cars. These cars represented the high water mark of the American auto industry, which crested in 1970. After that, "gubmint" regulation began its slow but steady destructive process.

    • @bobl78
      @bobl78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      rear ends are interesing in many ways.. we haven´t seen him feeding her the onions

    • @krry9191
      @krry9191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@zephead843 a guy has his likes and dislikes. What makes us all different. I def want to see this shiny. Probs be his only shiny car.

    • @Ian-gd3kr
      @Ian-gd3kr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Take it all the way, I'd like to see if you can get this to "take the family to Granma's for Sunday dinner" ready.

    • @five0pd310
      @five0pd310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@zephead843 I prefer the late '60-early '70 body styles. Just a preference I have. I most definitely NOT that I hate early '60s...just not my faves. Like I said though, I like this one, for sure.

  • @jrussellcase
    @jrussellcase 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    OMG!! The headlights totally made me think of Jonnhy Cash! "Well, the headlights, they was another sight....we had two on the left, and one on the right" 😂😂😂

  • @matt1465
    @matt1465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A guy used shims 1 time and brought it out a little bit. made it just enough room to catch the fly wheel perfect . I had the same problem once on my 72 Pontiac Grand Prix had a 455 rocket wish I still had it lol It was just a suggestion. That was on the starter.

  • @johnplovanich9564
    @johnplovanich9564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love DerekI can hardly sit thru 20 minutes of you tunmbe videos,but I binge watch vgg

  • @DylSkiii.
    @DylSkiii. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    “It’s smoking worse than a lady in casino with a pack of pall malls”
    😂😂💀

    • @carl9491
      @carl9491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thats a classic:)

    • @BillLaBrie
      @BillLaBrie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That was my mom...

    • @leahcimthgirw3163
      @leahcimthgirw3163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would have gone with Lucky Strike that's just me

    • @bobseagraves1743
      @bobseagraves1743 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Old Gold or Raleighs.

    • @philiphoward1731
      @philiphoward1731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do they still make Pall Malls? My grandfather smokes lucky strikes but they’re really expensive now thanks to the Commie Government that we have nowadays where to go Joe Biden🎩🎩🎩🎩💰💰💰💰🎶🎶🎶🎶🧁🧁🧁🧁

  • @matthewbrown2037
    @matthewbrown2037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I've never known a guy so lucky when it comes to getting long forgotten old wrecks, not only running and moving again, in a day or two, after decades of being parked up outside and with the minimal amount of new parts thrown at them, but then driving the things home afterwards. Usually, pretty much, without issue, (or brakes)! Makes for great watching though, and the reason why VGG has become one of my favorite you tube channels. There aren't many channels that make me drop whatever I'm doing to watch as soon as a new video is announced.

    • @kruleworld
      @kruleworld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I waking all these old cars is the equivalent of going to the old folks home at 6am and getting 'em all out of bed.

    • @delmcdonald2632
      @delmcdonald2632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ;{> true story and well written... esp. the 'without issue, {or brakes}... I'm still giggling

    • @gregfeldman6818
      @gregfeldman6818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Takes a lot of years of effort to get that “Lucky”!!

    • @yeahitskimmel
      @yeahitskimmel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You gotta work pretty darn hard and have a lifetime of experience for this kinda 'luck'

    • @LAM1895
      @LAM1895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t think it’s all luck, the guy has a good eye to judge if the car has a good chance to run by inspecting it beforehand and he has the skills to bring it back to working condition.

  • @clydepodvin5026
    @clydepodvin5026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your videos, no matter what mood I’m in watching your videos makes me laugh. Keep up the good work.

  • @davidthompson62
    @davidthompson62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I laughed watching the part when Derek talked about putting in starters. My father had a 64 Chrysler New Yorker that ate starters for lunch. The funny thing is it always seemed to happen during a Massachusetts winter snowstorm. He be busting his knuckles in polar bear temperatures teaching his boy every sware word and a few exotics (like you mother-bastard). Ah, how a Chrysler starter can bring a father and son closer ( he told me if I said anything to mom Santa wouldn’t be visiting this year).

  • @jeremydoblinger3609
    @jeremydoblinger3609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    A guy just hits the like button before even thinking about hitting the play button!! That's fine...

  • @michaeltablet8577
    @michaeltablet8577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Somewhere in heaven is a salvage yard full of worn out guardian angels that Derek wore smooth out on these road trips.

    • @hccarder
      @hccarder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LMAO!!

  • @jimmylarge1148
    @jimmylarge1148 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The legal limit of wobble pops is ONE where I’m at. One beer can make u blow over the limit. It was daylight when he went into the burger shack and pitch black when he came out. 😂 Derrick is just one of us. A regular dude and that’s why we love him.

  • @davesnowpros6785
    @davesnowpros6785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm sitting here worrying about an oil change I want to do on my bike. This guy gives me inspiration that I could do it if I just take it slow.

  • @kypo2674
    @kypo2674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Think you should fix on her more.Underbody looks fine,motor sounds good,interior is ok, She is one that deserves a fixeruper.

  • @ElCidSilverBlade
    @ElCidSilverBlade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    "I might have some ""GOOP"" for that, Pepper, Baby powder, Cinnamon? Nope "DIRT"" " You kill me dude. Love your channel

  • @camrenhart1155
    @camrenhart1155 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The vice grip auto parts ad right in the middle of the video had me crying, that's some A1 advertising

  • @williamcarpenter3443
    @williamcarpenter3443 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man I had a old 85 Buick seem to be damn good cars that old car kept me from having to walk Merry Christmas Happy New Year

  • @kanadianbacon7733
    @kanadianbacon7733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Truly: "Highly Entertaining Derek....seat-o-the pants excitement watchin' ya drivin' that beautiful crate "
    "Cheers"!

  • @phillipemery572
    @phillipemery572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This really helps a guy get through some dark, depressing days out on the old prairie. Cheers.

  • @AgentRedBeard
    @AgentRedBeard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been watching your videos for a while now and its really fun to watch you pull a vehicle right our of my back yard lived in Annandale for 20 years. Keep putting out the killer content man.

  • @lesliewilensky3170
    @lesliewilensky3170 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Derek is a great teacher. I enjoy seeing the back roads and the roadside repairs. Compression, spark and way too much gas….
    Perfect!

  • @Eremon1
    @Eremon1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    There aren't words that adequately describe just how great this channel is. The like button is also insufficient as there should be a heart button for these few channels that have mastered the creation of such awesome content.

    • @xtianosickboy
      @xtianosickboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ♥️

    • @michaelstowbridge6947
      @michaelstowbridge6947 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've driven home a few cars like that; they broke down, but through sheer determination, got me home.

  • @SectionUT
    @SectionUT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I don't know if it's a guys intent but a guy can really appreciate the music choices of some of these unknown artists. I'm sure they appreciate it too.

    • @mikescherrer4923
      @mikescherrer4923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’m sure he just got a library of royalty free stuff, but yeah he picks em good. There’s a lot of this stuff that’s really well done.

  • @jamesseltenreich652
    @jamesseltenreich652 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A guy gets great therapy here watching Derek, it’s a great adjustment to the everyday hustle and bustle, thanks Derek for the therapy lessons, you’re Alaskan friend 🙏❤️

  • @ken355555
    @ken355555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been watching hours of your episodes now I think you're the funniest guy I have seen for quite some time you should be on TV