ABANDONED Cadillac DeVille will it run after 20 years and DRIVE HOME? - Vice Grip Garage EP70

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  • Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
  • A guy stumbled upon a rare white on white Hardtop 1970 Cadillac Sedan Deville! A bonus is it's full of original equipment, right down to the floor mats, spare, and more. The only problem, of course, is that it's been sunk in a valley bottom all the way to the frame for 20 years and hasn't moved since it was parked. The plan? I don't have one, other than finding out if this old sleeping giant will start and run again, and drive me home. Above and beyond because it's what a guy enjoys doing (saving classics from rotting or getting crushed), it's out of necessity. After wind, rain, broken camera equipment - my service truck also breaks down leaving me no choice but to make this land yacht my ride home!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 12 тис.

  • @99goat99
    @99goat99 3 роки тому +879

    Who else is re-watching this for the 2nd, 3rd, or 8th time? Love this vid.

    • @peterchittenden7918
      @peterchittenden7918 3 роки тому +14

      Yup this is a good one. Gran Torino is fun too. Of course the Independence

    • @danielowen3724
      @danielowen3724 3 роки тому +19

      This is probably one of my favourites. Love the De Ville. And it's a feature length video too. A guy could just get some cold snacks and get comfy and watch a guy get an old Caddy going. 😎

    • @tyleryurk7830
      @tyleryurk7830 3 роки тому +14

      At least my 10th time...

    • @keithyoung7640
      @keithyoung7640 3 роки тому +7

      This is the first vgg I ever watched earlier spring of 2020 just out of the blue watched it 2nd what classic 🍻

    • @aidangreene2975
      @aidangreene2975 3 роки тому +10

      If I'm having a bad day I'll stop what I'm doing and watch it

  • @notagain779
    @notagain779 4 роки тому +207

    I'm both laughing and crying at this video. I'm a 65 year old woman, and this was our family car in 1975-1980. My father was born in 1911 and had a full service garage. He adored the engineering of Cadillacs. Thank you for caring about this wonderful old car. It's worth restoring, I think. Vice Grip Garage, you have the passion and the knowledge to do it. Plus the youth to do it. Do you think you'll restore her?

    • @Stahodad
      @Stahodad 4 роки тому +15

      They had a live stream vehicle fleet update this past week. He mentioned the possibility of a restoration and maybe power tour next year for the Caddy..that would be cool.

    • @ashes2ashes863
      @ashes2ashes863 4 роки тому +8

      @@Stahodad honestly with the amount of video hits he's gotten from that Cadillac, I think that's all the proof he needs that people want to see it happen.

    • @hughstephenson2957
      @hughstephenson2957 4 роки тому +7

      My brother was in Nam and he bought my mom the 68 DeVille with his Hazardous Duty pay.. she loved that ole boat!!

    • @johnvalentine3456
      @johnvalentine3456 4 роки тому +15

      Respectfully, I don't think it'll need a full restoration, it looks really straight and mostly rust free. After all mechanical/electrical repairs, weld in some patch panels on the lower front fenders maybe, match up the paint, spot repair and paint , also other small sections. Then after a deep cleaning, polish and wax and that car will look awesome and have a great story to tell wearing it's mostly original finishes/patina, which would be lost with a full resto. Retain the character, I'd say. Great car!
      PS: Please don't put loud mufflers on this cream puff. This thing is supposed to be nice and quiet! There's room in this world for a big, quiet but powerful caddy!!!

    • @michaelbogdon2632
      @michaelbogdon2632 4 роки тому +1

      @@johnvalentine3456 Not to mention the carburetor bowl should probably be cleaned. After all that time, who knows what in there

  • @flyers17able
    @flyers17able Рік тому +99

    I always appreciate Derek's calm, cool and collected demeanor and mood throughout the many obstacles that occur during his automotive mechanical/operational recoveries. his sense of humor is also very good-natured. You rock, Derek!

    • @506mountainrenos
      @506mountainrenos 10 місяців тому +4

      Agreed Hes mastered most of it and always tickled when he learns a new trick.
      I can relate to that

    • @chrischapman276
      @chrischapman276 9 місяців тому

      @@506mountainrenos100% !

  • @uziel25
    @uziel25 11 місяців тому +24

    This is the video that untroduced me to VGG. It is still my favorite video. Me and my wife watched all of his rescue videos to date in a marathon after I showed her this video.I watch this video about once every 2 months. Such a classic.

    • @markwegner6100
      @markwegner6100 6 місяців тому +2

      Before 2cycle gas for the carb.

    • @BallValve
      @BallValve 6 місяців тому +2

      You found a keeper, for sure. I couldnt pay my wife to watch these videos with me. 😂

  • @meerakumar5719
    @meerakumar5719 3 роки тому +2038

    That was more entertainment than Hollywood has produced in 15 years.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  3 роки тому +239

      Wow, thank you

    • @whatsnext9512
      @whatsnext9512 3 роки тому +96

      Hollywood still makes "entertainment".... I thought it was just brainwashing propaganda..

    • @scotty_wallace6197
      @scotty_wallace6197 3 роки тому +26

      This beat the transformers franchise that’s just a fact.

    • @freedomlee1758
      @freedomlee1758 3 роки тому +3

      o

    • @rese31e
      @rese31e 3 роки тому +8

      Agree. I don't think that was a light, but perhaps some kind of 12v meth pipe lol.

  • @MJWms2
    @MJWms2 4 роки тому +322

    I’m officially a fan. This guy is hilarious and he knows what he’s doing regardless of what comes outta his mouth 😂

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 роки тому +47

      Thank you

    • @romans828.
      @romans828. 4 роки тому +24

      I agree it's great relaxed comedy but the guy is auto-smart!!

    • @spence_903
      @spence_903 4 роки тому +3

      @@ViceGripGarage I wish I could do stuff like you... Cause with skills like that u could fix cars and sell the one's you don't want. Thanks for your hard work brother

    • @skylajones3334
      @skylajones3334 4 роки тому +4

      He did have a few neat tricks we didn't have lol the gas-can primer n the thing zipped to the brake ha ha I keep saying Yessss it will crank, Yessss it will go up a hill, Yessss it will run ha ha this was hilarious but Kudos for saving one of GM's great cars, I picked up plenty at old impounds for 1 or 2 bills and cleaned them up n sold them a grand or 2 years ago. LOL Gotta Love the old American mades! (the good ones that is)

    • @skylajones3334
      @skylajones3334 4 роки тому +5

      Astonished at the interior!!

  • @RichieRouge206
    @RichieRouge206 2 роки тому +32

    Coming back and seeing Betty White the first time that Derek saw her and rescue her… and seeing the adventures that she has been on since and how she came back to life… it brought a tear to a fella’s peepers for a sec there…

    • @jadeblues357
      @jadeblues357 Місяць тому

      I’m sure Betty would’ve Appreciated being compared to a Cadillac Deville. She probably drove One and her younger days.😂❤ Hey Derek, do mechanics have good insurance Medical that is?😊

  • @dougr.6734
    @dougr.6734 2 роки тому +69

    Man I miss these style episodes. This is what got VGG off the ground. Maybe we'll get back to it more regular.

    • @seancolorcode
      @seancolorcode 9 місяців тому

      That big brown one he got going too outa a junkyard we use to enter them in the crash up derbys up at rockyhill state fair in rhode island when i was a kid years ago those tanks would just crush everything but i never realized those engines were so good until i watched this guy just tinker with them im like NO WAY HE STARTS THAT then sure as shit he does😅

  • @TwoTrakMind
    @TwoTrakMind 4 роки тому +231

    "I need to take it easy." Squeals tires pulling away. LOL!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 роки тому +67

      foot slipped

    • @badmankc713
      @badmankc713 4 роки тому +2

      Haha, I backed up the video a couple l'gmao at that part..😂

    • @warrenmichael918
      @warrenmichael918 4 роки тому +12

      @@ViceGripGarage grass was wet, sun in your eyes

    • @-oiiio-3993
      @-oiiio-3993 4 роки тому +6

      @@ViceGripGarage Sure, it did.

    • @allenlarabie8854
      @allenlarabie8854 4 роки тому

      Lmao... 🤣🤣🤣👍👍

  • @michaelmarsh4872
    @michaelmarsh4872 4 роки тому +134

    This is my new favorite Chanel on UA-cam! I came for the Caddy but stayed for the character, this is great.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 роки тому +9

      Thanks Michael

    • @youvids9820
      @youvids9820 4 роки тому

      Lpl🤣😂🤣

    • @kimosabbe50
      @kimosabbe50 4 роки тому

      Agree! I found him yesterday reviving a '69 Chevelle and driving it 500 miles ... ending with a burnout 😀 👍 Watching him work on cars is very entertaining and relaxing 😎

    • @krisgustafson2623
      @krisgustafson2623 4 роки тому

      @@ViceGripGarage Best video of yours I have seen so far. Just getting started on the back catalog...

    • @luckyhaskins69
      @luckyhaskins69 3 роки тому +1

      This guy has the best luck of anyone I ever seen....His cell phone from 2014 still works??????? woah...
      he must be Irish

  • @michaeldirkx8344
    @michaeldirkx8344 2 роки тому +21

    I cant believe that some people leave such iconic cars in a field to rot away..im glad you saved it..great episode again👌👌

    • @mikef.1000
      @mikef.1000 Рік тому +3

      I think people have intentions... but laziness just gets the better of them as they procrastinate. It is a cryin' shame, but hey it gives the rest of us vehicles to rescue. Is there any better pass time in all the world? And Derek has made a living out of it -- more power to him!

  • @teamzfg6553
    @teamzfg6553 Рік тому +12

    “I’m gonna teach this thing how to run like it’s never been taught!” Cracked me up!
    Still one of my favourite revival videos!

  • @jaywest4102
    @jaywest4102 4 роки тому +256

    The slight voice cracking “throttle stuck there, just a little”. Who knew near death experiences could be so hilarious

    • @ddspartan1432
      @ddspartan1432 4 роки тому +10

      jay west for real. My throttle stuck on my big block cutlass wagon and a guy ended up high fiving the side of a bridge. Just could not shutter down.

    • @220Hoi
      @220Hoi 4 роки тому +16

      Lovely in combination with close to no brakes!

    • @thekingsilverado9004
      @thekingsilverado9004 4 роки тому +3

      You know U R in 4 a shit storm when you are in the middle of a swamp with an old junk Cadillac and bad weather on the way. Life just doesn't get much more interesting than that.

    • @brianproffitt7263
      @brianproffitt7263 4 роки тому +10

      THEKING SILVERADO shittt, it ain’t junk it got him home didn’t it

    • @thekingsilverado9004
      @thekingsilverado9004 4 роки тому +2

      Ya gotta work it no matter how big no matter how hard ya gotta work it until the prick starts.

  • @SgtJohnRemairez
    @SgtJohnRemairez 4 роки тому +224

    The random clip of you talking to the dirty coat was very...wholesome

    • @larrygoldstein3481
      @larrygoldstein3481 4 роки тому +16

      Lol "that's a going to town unit right there" 😂

    • @alex_8025
      @alex_8025 4 роки тому +6

      Just run that through the washer

    • @kasondocherty3676
      @kasondocherty3676 4 роки тому +3

      @@alex_8025 lil bit of soap will fix ya right up

    • @natevanlandingham1945
      @natevanlandingham1945 4 роки тому +3

      That was awesome! Telling it "a little soap and you'll clean right up" haha. Perfect placement too.

    • @ironmyno
      @ironmyno 4 роки тому +5

      I can't believe the truck died and your had no choice butto get that Caddie running. The comments are area hysterical! Then you got it running, which let's face it, was a long chain of miracles.
      The tires holding air was the first
      Of many fortunate events...
      Seriously best thing I've seen on your tube for a while,!!

  • @nathancalhoun9200
    @nathancalhoun9200 2 роки тому +34

    Man I love these videos. I’m supposed to be in bed but I just can’t stop watching. Never have a bad day at the old VGG!

  • @vaagamundt4869
    @vaagamundt4869 Рік тому +3

    This was the first VGG episode I watched because I too found my own 1969 Cadillac Coupe Deville "Betty White" outside a barn in MA. I want to thank you for sparking my need to get out there and appreciate and rejuvenate classics left for dead.

  • @calebtangeman931
    @calebtangeman931 4 роки тому +545

    We need more of this guys attitude towards life in the world! “It’s fine”

    • @deejaye72
      @deejaye72 3 роки тому +4

      You are so right

    • @trollface2897
      @trollface2897 3 роки тому +1

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    • @SlidTossedPissed
      @SlidTossedPissed 3 роки тому +3

      Im not ashamed to admit this...
      Ive said that in some pretty poor situations.:
      No Brakes, in midwinter, I clap off the lines. Next day, Im runnin to work (have to stay in 1st gear, no higher than 2nd) for my whole ride anywhere. I get pulled over by a State COp for blowin a redlight. Cop is tellin me how bad Id be Ker-blewied...
      But I cant tell her, I got no brakes...
      She also only caught 1 knife. Ive got 3 and 4 pipes.
      Somethings... eh its fine.

    • @randymarsh1984
      @randymarsh1984 3 роки тому +9

      Loving the "Red Green" vibe ;D

    • @tomketchum8976
      @tomketchum8976 3 роки тому +1

      @@randymarsh1984 they look related

  • @ivar4355
    @ivar4355 3 роки тому +621

    This guy litteraly stranded himself, brought a corpse back to life with simple tools, broke his expensive camera and had to film with his phone then drove home in a car left for dead, all while keeping extremely calm, everything is just " thats ok"
    Absolutely insane man 😂

    • @jeffblacky
      @jeffblacky 2 роки тому +15

      Not hurting for money

    • @johnsjohnson448
      @johnsjohnson448 2 роки тому +9

      Just the way I love it: On the "edge."

    • @jeromebarry1741
      @jeromebarry1741 2 роки тому +38

      @@jeffblacky He certainly earns every bit of it.

    • @JasonKale
      @JasonKale 2 роки тому +7

      hahaah, Hes something else..

    • @timothygeiger8271
      @timothygeiger8271 2 роки тому +38

      @@jeffblacky he earns every penny he makes from youtube. He's a damn good mechanic, & the things he puts himself through is more than these pampered kids of today go through.

  • @stinde666
    @stinde666 Рік тому +10

    I just can’t believe it that those old cars come to life so easy , that’s a testament to the American quality if anything ❤ love your videos just found your channel and it’s great 👍🏻

  • @Mcgrathkidkx250
    @Mcgrathkidkx250 4 роки тому +59

    58:48 "I've got the interstate right here and I'm going to teach this thing how to run like she's never been taught" the facial expression and gripping the steering wheel like that had me cracking up 🤣🤣🤣

  • @georgehimself6612
    @georgehimself6612 4 роки тому +55

    "You even could two-step on this hood all night long!"
    You, sir, are a poet! And of course you are the grandmaster of neologisms, replacing them with whistles when you run out of them. Most impressive.
    Some fearless wrenching, too, as the channel title implies.

  • @chevellemann8367
    @chevellemann8367 2 роки тому +4

    why would any body leave this old caddy out in a field for so many years?? Kudo's to you for getting her out and back to life.

    • @isrealjason
      @isrealjason 24 дні тому +1

      Someone was having fun with it in the field and got it stuck, that’s my guess

  • @ShingenNolaan
    @ShingenNolaan 2 роки тому +4

    That never stops to amaze me. Hearing her speak again, so smoothly and nicely after being tuned is just epic.

  • @gavinlee5236
    @gavinlee5236 3 роки тому +143

    "i dont know".. "its fine".. "forget i saw that".. "runs with out it".. need more type of this energy!!

    • @linmal2242
      @linmal2242 3 роки тому

      "I dont know" if I do.

    • @deonhrupnarain
      @deonhrupnarain 3 роки тому +1

      "I dont know" is my best one -
      Eeehaw, the donkey from winny the poo, sounds just like that...lol

  • @ashes2ashes863
    @ashes2ashes863 4 роки тому +546

    I bet that 3 ton floor jack of yours was questioning it's life when you rolled it under that aircraft carrier.

    • @1justinswift
      @1justinswift 4 роки тому +44

      Laughing so hard at this comment , good one buddy :)

    • @perotekku
      @perotekku 4 роки тому +61

      You know if the Chevelle is "Independence", my vote for the Caddy is "Enterprise" 🦅🚢🇺🇸

    • @ashes2ashes863
      @ashes2ashes863 4 роки тому +7

      @@perotekku Booya, id say you nailed it!

    • @terrellwilliams2955
      @terrellwilliams2955 4 роки тому +4

      😆

    • @madmax2069
      @madmax2069 4 роки тому +7

      Best comment

  • @Electronicsmusicisme
    @Electronicsmusicisme 3 місяці тому +1

    This is the first vid i ever watched of you. I cant believe it's only 65 minutes long. It's packed full of entertainment. Independence and Betty White......still my favoritist
    It's like Smokey and the Bandit. No matter how many times you watch it, it never gets old.

  • @djdjerojr
    @djdjerojr Рік тому +9

    I can't believe you took that out on the public roads let alone on a highway, you're a legend

  • @MrBrandonLindner
    @MrBrandonLindner 4 роки тому +280

    Absolutely love the stop at the liquor store with no tabs, no brakes, fuel tank in the passenger floor and gas line out the window!
    No officer I haven't been drinking yet, yes I know my tabs expired in 01, yes I know my front wheel is smoking I just bought it last year!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 роки тому +27

      Haha!

    • @chaosdemonwolf1
      @chaosdemonwolf1 4 роки тому +19

      He was driving and looking around everywhere like he stole it, lol

    • @timothynichols3360
      @timothynichols3360 4 роки тому +10

      That's the carb cleaner

    • @kellycassutt3165
      @kellycassutt3165 4 роки тому +12

      I wonder if the local authorities are already familiar with Vice Grip Garage?

    • @michaelmcneil4168
      @michaelmcneil4168 4 роки тому +6

      @@chaosdemonwolf1 Had a police stop issue several decades ago where the perp left the price sticker in the window after he broke out of the sales room @3am.

  • @Matt_Deluca
    @Matt_Deluca 4 роки тому +69

    I really like what a guy's been doing out there lately. This one's a real treasure! Definitely make sure she goes on the "gets brakes" list.

  • @garethbarnes3680
    @garethbarnes3680 7 місяців тому +7

    It's gone 1am here in the uk and I'm watching these awesome videos. Honestly the content is quite brilliant, and the comedy timing is excellent. Having had my share of classic cars I certainly appreciate your work

  • @bobross1550
    @bobross1550 Рік тому +1

    I kept rewatching the ride home 🤣🤣🤣 imaging I'm one of the other drivers. You feel the air around you begin to rumble and wonder if there's a plane about to crash on top of you. Suddenly a loud 1970 Cadillac covered in mold goes flying past you at 90mph leaving a cloud of white smoke for miles. A few minutes later you drive past and see it sitting on the side of the road while he refills the passenger seat gas tank. Then a few miles down the interstate you hear it rumbling up behind you again 🤣🤣🤣. The little comments he's making a long the way about cops & people thinking they were gonna pass him, this is all priceless. And what he's doing seems like a noble cause as well. How could you not enjoy this.

  • @tobiashommerich4581
    @tobiashommerich4581 4 роки тому +42

    Watching for 23 minutes, I thought“ how long is this vid?“ yeeeees! One hour! Thank you for not chopping it up in a trillion parts! Cadillac from the 70‘s ...so much more Yeeees! Thanks from Germany!

    • @blackcountryme
      @blackcountryme 4 роки тому +1

      Same. Was expecting part one and two

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 роки тому +6

      Thanks for watching!

    • @bowtiebulldog
      @bowtiebulldog 4 роки тому +4

      Of course it's a long video, half of it was just from walking back to the trunk. lol

  • @leoalfonzo1
    @leoalfonzo1 3 роки тому +226

    No tags, doing 90 on free way drinking a beer, my favorite guy ever, "nahh its fine"
    Just pinp juice lol...

  • @GreenDragonPainting
    @GreenDragonPainting 2 роки тому +2

    2 years later and still one of my favorites. Im a sucker for big cars. Ive owned a 76 impala, 78 Coupe Deville, and a 73 Lincoln mark IV over the years. Loved um every one.

  • @jamesbowling1275
    @jamesbowling1275 2 роки тому +8

    Absolutely enjoy every thing that you produce. You can tell good down to earth people by spending a little time with them. I would love to do what you do rescuing awsome old cars and I get to every time I pull up the next video and go on another trip and adventure . Definitely enjoy the one liners and comedy. V.G.G is awsome channel. Thank you!!

  • @CatChase957
    @CatChase957 4 роки тому +408

    The way this man talks is so calm. It's like he's talking in undercase

  • @ryanintopeka
    @ryanintopeka 4 роки тому +245

    I've never wanted someone else's car find more. Man that thing is cool.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 роки тому +17

      thanks bud

    • @bdog4u2
      @bdog4u2 4 роки тому +19

      It needs a big set of bull horns for the hood ornament to finish it off

    • @warrenmichael918
      @warrenmichael918 4 роки тому +3

      @@ViceGripGarage awesome ride, my grandma had one exactly like it. Fix this ol girl up the right way man and pimp this sucker around as your daily !!!

    • @zephead843
      @zephead843 4 роки тому +12

      "BOSS HOGG"

    • @milotorres6894
      @milotorres6894 4 роки тому

      Nice rescue 👍 of a classic 😎 her bones look 👌sweet deal .

  • @billyhellmaker
    @billyhellmaker 2 роки тому +2

    I have a 76 Eldorado that belonged to my Dad since 78. I'm always amazed it will fire up and drive me around. It only has 83K but so many years on her. I was started to wonder about seals and such but this vid has reaffirmed my faith in the big old sled. Awesome as always to ride along.

  • @svenjackel2531
    @svenjackel2531 Рік тому +7

    Greetz from Germany. I really dig your kind of humor, think you're one kind of your own there. Just cannot believe how entertaining and even helpful your content is. Just please keep up and i wish you best luck with all your next lost cars.

  • @AmericanTradesmen
    @AmericanTradesmen 4 роки тому +466

    This is the first time I've ever watched an hour and five minutes of anything on UA-cam. "It's fine."

    • @FlugPoP
      @FlugPoP 4 роки тому +23

      Can't believe that I watched a guy tinker with a car for over an hour ....

    • @BORDERxDEFENDER
      @BORDERxDEFENDER 4 роки тому +6

      Same.... same

    • @bbhall020202
      @bbhall020202 4 роки тому +7

      I'm with ya.

    • @Droomprins67
      @Droomprins67 4 роки тому +3

      @@bbhall020202 ll)) 0

    • @milmex317th
      @milmex317th 4 роки тому +5

      Thicker than Shakira's Shakira's eyes.
      Jajaka

  • @ApolloTheDerg
    @ApolloTheDerg 3 роки тому +126

    Gotta be honest here Derek, I don’t really re watch UA-cam videos, but this is like the 5th time I’ve watched this. What’s a feller to do when waiting for that Independence Chevelle update haha. This is certainly one of my all time favorite videos on this site. There is just something about the overcast, remote location, and your commentary that just makes a guy laugh. Thank you for these videos, they made a bad day a good day I tell ya.

    • @18wheels1966
      @18wheels1966 2 роки тому +2

      Gotta wonder, are there any Mr Roger's style outtakes/ gag reel footage that will come to light some day and totally blow that Mr Calm everything is ok demeanor right outta the pond. ?

  • @davidlloyd3262
    @davidlloyd3262 2 роки тому +10

    I’ve never seen a bad episode yet.. Keep up the good work Derek…

  • @paulmanta
    @paulmanta 19 днів тому

    So chill and so relaxed even though an infinite amount of stuff was just ready to go wrong at any second.

  • @justinmoore6162
    @justinmoore6162 4 роки тому +137

    “I need to take it easy” *floors it around the corner with hardly any brakes*

    • @bansheemania1692
      @bansheemania1692 4 роки тому +2

      Gotta Test On It B4 you get To far 😂

    • @martinparker6536
      @martinparker6536 4 роки тому +3

      my theory is .....if it cant handle a good booting .......its not worth fixin up !

  • @buckberthod5007
    @buckberthod5007 4 роки тому +85

    Love how's he talking about fuel mileage, out of gas on the side of the road, with a 472 under the hood, after jumping down her throat for 23 miles lol. Ya wonder why she's out, and I wonder why we think alike about that 😂

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 роки тому +42

      well, because economy and stuff

    • @buckberthod5007
      @buckberthod5007 4 роки тому +25

      @@ViceGripGarage Them 472s will take you anywhere you want, fast as you want, long you got a 100 gallon tank on board. Least them highway men left you alone

    • @Kriegar1964
      @Kriegar1964 4 роки тому +18

      Pumping it out the return line helped, too

    • @dbcrn859
      @dbcrn859 4 роки тому +8

      I think I averaged 10-11mpg with mine. 13 highway, 4-5 if racing Trans Ams and Mustangs with three friends in the car.

    • @nickhendo3960
      @nickhendo3960 4 роки тому +4

      Facktree Betty White took some big snorts of b12

  • @daveparsons8359
    @daveparsons8359 2 місяці тому

    Love Dereks work and his approach to what he does watching steadily through the vids- don't want to run out- best of all no babbling on about what the car is worth

  • @erickimmy1493
    @erickimmy1493 4 роки тому +67

    "I need to take it easy" just cool down a bit.. floor's it 😂 fantastic

  • @som1alive
    @som1alive 4 роки тому +121

    "Has the factory spare. Definitely has the factory hold'er'in'er." *Your dialogue is priceless.*

    • @achievedian0943
      @achievedian0943 4 роки тому

      Hes texan, I think. If he is he would also would have tried an AR15 to pull it out!

    • @som1alive
      @som1alive 4 роки тому +1

      @@achievedian0943 he sounds North Midwestern IMO. I'm Texan, he doesn't sound like us 😇

    • @thecelticprince4949
      @thecelticprince4949 4 роки тому +5

      Think he said Minnesota. I don't know. I think that's somewhere north of Mexico and south of Canada "just".

    • @lucasplank5905
      @lucasplank5905 4 роки тому

      Minnesotan, check the address in the description. Not to mention I currently live in the Great white northern hell and yup... Lots of people sound like this

    • @LP-mz8rc
      @LP-mz8rc 4 роки тому

      Address says Minnesota but I sure think there is Canadian in that vernacular and accent.

  • @1967John_P
    @1967John_P Рік тому +1

    Great show. My wife and I were laughing at your clean sense of humour. She had a big Cadillac Coupe De Ville years ago and loved it. This episode brought back some good memories for her.

  • @Trojan5
    @Trojan5 Рік тому +11

    Makes you want to go and work on an old broken down car and get it running again yourself. Even if you have no clue what you're doing, Derek makes you feel inspired to just get out there and try.

    • @samualandrade3570
      @samualandrade3570 Рік тому +1

      Inspired me to finally change my oil that I'd been putting off lol

  • @gayle4804
    @gayle4804 Рік тому +1

    I have laughed quite a bit, Old video but I sure do enjoy it thank you for taking us with you

  • @Texocracy
    @Texocracy 3 роки тому +51

    This is unquestionably the best content on UA-cam.

  • @copkent1
    @copkent1 3 роки тому +210

    Derek tasting the oil always reminds me of Yukon Cornelius checking his pick for gold.

  • @martinphillips9686
    @martinphillips9686 Рік тому +1

    This guy understands cars he gets to bring them back to life keep up the good work fella

  • @jctheo1851
    @jctheo1851 2 роки тому +8

    Awesome as always, you make the tricky jobs look easy as ever. Cheers

  • @jaygore8210
    @jaygore8210 3 роки тому +91

    Since I've discovered VGG here in the UK, my boredom has been turned right round! Love these vids 👌

  • @mowowie
    @mowowie 4 роки тому +77

    Lately i've been finding myself skipping right past Hoovie, Scottie, Doug, Tavarish etc and head straight to Vice Grip Garage.
    Great Stuff Man!!!
    Keep 'em coming!
    Really love these get er running then jump in and drive her home vids.
    Couldn't get over how clean those seats looked....

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 роки тому +15

      Really appreciate the compliment

    • @michaelkoerner4578
      @michaelkoerner4578 4 роки тому +9

      Scottie sucks. Pure and simple.

    • @joseofno
      @joseofno 4 роки тому +9

      if roadkill was still on youtube, VGG would be right up there with them!!!

    • @mowowie
      @mowowie 4 роки тому +12

      @@ViceGripGarage You got something special man.

    • @mowowie
      @mowowie 4 роки тому +9

      @@ViceGripGarage Thanks man.
      you deserve it you figured out REAL entertainment without mortgaging your home in the process.
      i see good things happening in your future....

  • @takeomack2782
    @takeomack2782 2 роки тому +2

    Another fantastic video friend! My great-grandfather had a early to mid 70 Fleetwood Brougham with the 500 cubic inch engine! I remember sneaking the keys out, pretty young, when id rev the engine the whole car would twist to the right! Great memories!

  • @WGVRRadioNY
    @WGVRRadioNY 4 роки тому +50

    I'm going to be 53 this July, and I teared up a few times watching this. I'm an old motor head. Had 4 1970 Caddy's. One I restored to show car condition. Met my first love in my 2nd one cruising her up and down the pike, in my early 20's. The 3rd one I had, ( the show car ) I built WITH HER out of 3 1970 Coup DeVille's. You're a soul after my own heart man. G-d Bless.Thank you for the trip to my past, and thanks for saving that sweet old Caddy.

    • @LP-mz8rc
      @LP-mz8rc 4 роки тому +3

      @AcomNews Dude, I'm 52 and I'm NOT old! I'm just a young person in an old person's body. But, I have had 4 major open heart surgeries plus others...😀💞

    • @paperboy371
      @paperboy371 4 роки тому

      What about #4?

    • @cyruss_j
      @cyruss_j 4 роки тому

      So you were a pimp?

    • @WGVRRadioNY
      @WGVRRadioNY 4 роки тому +2

      @@cyruss_j Cruising the ( car ) up and down the pike girl. Not the girl :-P That girl was ( my girl ) no one else's. And the Caddy her and I built together, was a 1970 Coupe DeVille Show Car. Turquoise Blue, with a white top, and Mint White Leather interior.

    • @WGVRRadioNY
      @WGVRRadioNY 4 роки тому

      This car is a bit older, and is a convertible, mine wasn't. But my Caddy looked a LOT like this one.
      facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1454547018050187&set=a.1415326068638949&type=3&theater

  • @2poler
    @2poler 4 роки тому +765

    Who the hell is this guy? He had me in tears. One liners are just epic 😂

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 роки тому +112

      thanks for watching Joe

    • @craigdawson1749
      @craigdawson1749 4 роки тому +28

      What 1 liners? Oh I don’t know... brakes are not important hahaha, I agree brakes are for amateurs lol!

    • @juelitoc5955
      @juelitoc5955 4 роки тому +60

      I was thinking the same thing! We need this guy on Motor trend tv!

    • @Dragineez774
      @Dragineez774 4 роки тому +11

      I don't know....

    • @justinphillips6136
      @justinphillips6136 4 роки тому +22

      Watch his earlier videos... get some good old cold snacks and popcorn. You’re welcome lol

  • @dc76384
    @dc76384 2 роки тому +1

    Brings back memories of the 73 Sedan de Ville my brother rode around in. That 472 would absolutely scream when the secondaries opened up. Fun times

  • @nilesmcdowell8642
    @nilesmcdowell8642 6 місяців тому +1

    I never get tired of watching vgg,my wife will sit with me and watch 😮..Mind blowing..after watching I feel like working on my vehicles...nothing wrong,just feel like being under the hood...when it's all over...I just put air in the tires😅

  • @movingforward6099
    @movingforward6099 4 роки тому +15

    Took my drivers test in a 1972 cadillac coup deville back in the early 80's. Loved that car! Grand pop used to say "jump in and lets go burn the carbon out" and we would do about 120 mph down the super highway. Good times!! Cheers!

  • @bugs9284
    @bugs9284 3 роки тому +485

    This guy is Like the bob Ross of fixing cars

    • @devinreed4655
      @devinreed4655 3 роки тому +11

      Highly agreeable.

    • @stratznhatz
      @stratznhatz 3 роки тому +6

      Ha ha, my wife said exactly the same thing earlier today.

    • @whitexj99
      @whitexj99 3 роки тому +3

      I was about to do a Google search to get the name right. Totally a Bob Ross!

    • @yah94241
      @yah94241 3 роки тому +2

      Definitely

    • @saylaveenadmearedead
      @saylaveenadmearedead 3 роки тому +13

      Or Red Green Show American syle!!!

  • @harmlessgrey
    @harmlessgrey 4 місяці тому

    I had a '69 DeVille convertible with this same exact engine. Such a fun ride. It had five ashtrays. Simply amazing that he got this car to run after sitting for so long.

  • @davidhenry5940
    @davidhenry5940 Рік тому +5

    "Four and a half miles to the gallon, that seems fine. I'm good with that."

  • @neilkidd6364
    @neilkidd6364 3 роки тому +250

    “Oh..! That is thicker than Shakira’s thighs”. One of the best comments ever.

    • @simonlloyd7557
      @simonlloyd7557 3 роки тому +14

      'she's hotter than 90's Britney Spears', thats another one Ive stolen from Him.

    • @c117ls7
      @c117ls7 3 роки тому +6

      I almost fell in the floor on that one

  • @J4cko999
    @J4cko999 4 роки тому +252

    This is why I love UA-cam, a guy retrieving a seventies Caddy from a field is not something you would normally get to see, and so funny as well, subscribed.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 роки тому +23

      THank you for subscribing

    • @authorpvh
      @authorpvh 4 роки тому +3

      @@ViceGripGarage got your back your back, amazing keep up the excellent and entertaining work you do its awesome!

    • @nickwass8764
      @nickwass8764 4 роки тому +1

      that got me too! Subscribed!

    • @deejaye72
      @deejaye72 3 роки тому +2

      He got my subscription too, the humor had me rolling

    • @RichieRouge206
      @RichieRouge206 3 роки тому +1

      Beats any normal TV dross lol

  • @GIJOE-ke4yf
    @GIJOE-ke4yf Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy watching the old cars and the muscle work. Thanks

  • @BullittHilts
    @BullittHilts 7 місяців тому

    Came across this channel about a month ago - the best car channel on UA-cam - love your can-do attitude and calm funny demeanor. Infectious humor for sure!
    I told my brother-in-law to check you out “RIGHT now”

  • @truthseekerdiggingdeeper234
    @truthseekerdiggingdeeper234 3 роки тому +76

    This man is the "car whisperer". A miracle man. Now we know why Derrick gets millions of views. Everyone wants to see if this car kicks his butt.

    • @jacksonmeads1161
      @jacksonmeads1161 3 роки тому +2

      I've only seen one car that he couldn't get moving. That brown f250. Only one hes failed at

  • @retrochristmas7329
    @retrochristmas7329 3 роки тому +271

    "Lets just drive a un insured un plated car with no brakes across town" hahaha

    • @richardwallinger1683
      @richardwallinger1683 3 роки тому +7

      exactly .. 90 in a wreck with three wheel brakes .

    • @ephesians6292
      @ephesians6292 3 роки тому +6

      LOLLLLLLLLLLLL

    • @cv507
      @cv507 3 роки тому +3

      yes officer you did nazi that comin rite (beetle to gas station)

    • @erict2043
      @erict2043 3 роки тому +1

      O

    • @erict2043
      @erict2043 3 роки тому +1

      U

  • @mikegee8149
    @mikegee8149 10 місяців тому

    I just want to say that I just brought back a 1980 Fleetwood bounder motor home for a friend and did the Craigslist rebuild on the carburetor, even.used baramin b12 down the yap. Derek makes this.look so much easier than it was in real life..
    It definitely smelled like old library books and sadness in there though 😂 the electronic choke was out so I fashioned a manual choke line with two zip ties and a shoe string. 22 years without running and I drove it 500 miles home... God bless this man for what he does😂😂😂

  • @jodyferguson3068
    @jodyferguson3068 Рік тому +1

    You never fail to amaze me Derek taking old car out of the field and drive it home vice grip garage strikes again

  • @sancoffsr
    @sancoffsr 4 роки тому +65

    This vehicle fits your personality perfectly she’s been waiting for you

  • @djbazinet8758
    @djbazinet8758 4 роки тому +53

    “Can a guy just get er runnin and drive her home” is my absolute favorite series. I love it when you do this.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 роки тому +14

      Thank you!

    • @djbazinet8758
      @djbazinet8758 4 роки тому +5

      Vice Grip Garage you are very welcome sir. I hope to be able to do these things one day. A guy sure can dream.

  • @Timberland1963
    @Timberland1963 8 місяців тому

    This is the video that got me hooked on VGG 3 years ago and I’ve watched everything on the channel since then. My favourite channel on the UA-cams.

  • @jaimeskiebel
    @jaimeskiebel 10 місяців тому

    Brings back memories. We had a 1970 500 cu in Fleetwood Brougham for a while when I was in high school, just after I learned to drive. That thing was an absolute barge! I loved it!

  • @Christopher-no2ge
    @Christopher-no2ge 4 роки тому +415

    "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 роки тому +75

      amen

    • @aj44ish
      @aj44ish 4 роки тому +13

      Christopher just found this on my feed and that’s who I thought it was. Or his son. Lol

    • @hgainer
      @hgainer 4 роки тому +14

      Old Red Green saying

    • @1marcelfilms
      @1marcelfilms 4 роки тому +5

      What women?

    • @THEGAME-tz6yu
      @THEGAME-tz6yu 4 роки тому +3

      Lol

  • @NorthRiverTV
    @NorthRiverTV 4 роки тому +40

    I had a '72 Coupe DeVille with that engine. MPG: 6. Fun factor: 10

    • @theodoredugranrut8201
      @theodoredugranrut8201 4 роки тому

      Had a 66Fleetwood milage not bad of course it was the 80s

    • @bobadam7021
      @bobadam7021 4 роки тому +3

      6 if you were cruising, marshmallowing down the highway. Derek’s testing on it 1-4 sounds about right

    • @user-jx2xc9ex8f
      @user-jx2xc9ex8f 4 роки тому +3

      Imagine driving it here in Europe

    • @bertgrau9246
      @bertgrau9246 4 роки тому +1

      I have a 76 coupe de ville with the 500 cubic inch engine. around town 9 MPG highway (at 65 MPH) 14-15 MPG.
      That carb could need to be rebuilt that could help a lot too. As well as a good tune up

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  4 роки тому

      Nice!

  • @robertsine8812
    @robertsine8812 Рік тому +6

    Well, ya put me in a damn good mood big D. Thanks brother. Liftin a guy up when he’s down.

  • @rolandirish8846
    @rolandirish8846 2 роки тому +1

    Real intriguing to watch how you bring these old faithful back to life, really rewarding. I just love a classic.

  • @jimsturgeon9853
    @jimsturgeon9853 4 роки тому +28

    Just found this channel and it's great! I have never laughed so hard at your "backyard mechanic" antics! 🤣 The "duct tape and bailing wire" stuff reminds me of the quick and cheap repairs I learned how to do in autoshop in early 70s. My teacher was a old school mechanic and taught us how to clean out a carburetor without taking it off. You probably already know of these tricks. Spray her down the STP carburetor cleaner, vise clamp off the fuel line, run the car until the float bowels were dry, then throw 4 or 5 mothballs in the gas tank that was only about 1/4 full. Wait about 15. Release the vise grip. Crank until engine started. When the float bowels got slammed with the naphtha in the gas it would flush the needle valve and seat. Not to mention the intake valves. Another trick was for clacking hydraulic lifters. Try pouring about 8 oz of automatic transmission fluid in the oil. Most of the time it would clean out the dirt in the lifter and quiet down. I learned alot of backyard mechanic tricks from that old guy. I used to do all my own work on my cars, rebuilt engines and tranmissions (and I miss it) but now I have too many health problems to get under a car now and besides, cars are so D....M complicated now you can't do anything on them anymore without $25,000 worth of test equipment!

  • @kevinlawler2571
    @kevinlawler2571 3 роки тому +73

    I love everything Derek does, but I think this is gonna forever be my favorite episode.

    • @stevehislop
      @stevehislop 3 роки тому +6

      Same here. I think this is just his masterpiece. I´ve seen it a dozen times already. Best Regards from Germany.

    • @davidthompson62
      @davidthompson62 2 роки тому +3

      He had a few extra errands to run…comes back from the liquor store! Classic, “I’ll be dipped”! And, he’s got a good looking woman to boot!

  • @xYMxNUTTER
    @xYMxNUTTER 9 місяців тому

    I LOVE 70’s Cadillac’s. We had a 1974 Hearse with the 472. Pump her twice and she’d start everytime. The design is just pure brilliance. I miss the 1974 we had.

  • @chriscox7579
    @chriscox7579 2 місяці тому +1

    I found VGG about 2 months ago. This is by far the most entertaining episode ever. The drive home was amazing comedy. Well done

  • @rangersmith4652
    @rangersmith4652 3 роки тому +34

    You have a channel here that's way better than almost everything that's ever been on television. Good stuff.

    • @williamholder1249
      @williamholder1249 Рік тому

      He has a show on Motor Trend channel

    • @grahamwellington9786
      @grahamwellington9786 Рік тому +1

      And unlike other celebrities, he doesn’t make a jackass of himself in public. Seems like a great guy.

  • @VikingGuru
    @VikingGuru 4 роки тому +632

    “That is thicker than Shakiras thighs” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @chrisyost5949
    @chrisyost5949 7 місяців тому

    Please keep these videos coming. When anxiety overwhelms me, these videos are the best medicine.

  • @NoToObamaSocialism
    @NoToObamaSocialism 9 місяців тому

    Amazing patience, humor, work ethic and car reviving wizardry! It’s very inspiring!!

  • @MrNotorius5500
    @MrNotorius5500 4 роки тому +132

    The one liners that come from this guy would even make Arnold Schwarzenegger blush.

    • @andytaylor1588
      @andytaylor1588 4 роки тому +3

      Awwnoldt laughs: " AGH AGH AGH AGH AGHH!!

    • @milotorres6894
      @milotorres6894 4 роки тому +1

      Trying 😂❤️ to forget that urine smell myself kitty brand 2 litter's worth had me rolling with stings my nose.

    • @brianbek1981
      @brianbek1981 4 роки тому +1

      Reminds me of a young Red Green...

    • @wisheduknew294
      @wisheduknew294 4 роки тому

      Horatio Caine from CSI Miami.....LOL

    • @jimburig7064
      @jimburig7064 4 роки тому +1

      It makes for a good running monologue.

  • @Militiaguerrillas
    @Militiaguerrillas 4 роки тому +224

    His dry humor is very comical. 5 stars for the impromptu stand up.

    • @chickemtruck9500
      @chickemtruck9500 4 роки тому +3

      No he is from Minnesota sounds like

    • @tommykarate5126
      @tommykarate5126 4 роки тому +2

      This man just doesn't care about nothing!!

    • @ziiofswe
      @ziiofswe 4 роки тому

      "Gotta do the right thing" - Does the wrong thing

    • @WOLFTICKVIDEOS
      @WOLFTICKVIDEOS 4 роки тому

      His humor is just to dang funny lol. Had to do the right thing, and like and subscribe.

    • @mediocreman2
      @mediocreman2 2 роки тому

      He's hilarious, but let's be clear. He practices what he's going to say before he records it. But it's all original so we love it.

  • @fred24715
    @fred24715 2 роки тому +1

    Love it when that big old v8 starts runnin smooth as silk

  • @jmacld
    @jmacld Рік тому

    I loved this. There used to be one of these, metallic pea green, sitting in a lot in Muskogee, Ok. I would pass it twice a week, for 10 years, on my way home from Kansas. I used to wonder what it would like to see it run and ride in it. You did this. Thanks.

  • @861LJ
    @861LJ 4 роки тому +63

    I was actually a nervous wreck for you!
    Meanwhile....the neighbors......"what the hell did he bring home now!?"

    • @feelinghealingfrequences7179
      @feelinghealingfrequences7179 4 роки тому +2

      a guy was surprised when he pulled into that neighborhood. a guys thinkin maybe its an old family home or the wife picked it?

    • @paulnadratowski3942
      @paulnadratowski3942 4 роки тому +1

      LadyJessica861 yeah, no brakes

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan 4 роки тому

      My neighbours worry about me.... ua-cam.com/video/wNZ1Jc1OHcs/v-deo.html regards Paul

    • @martinparker6536
      @martinparker6536 4 роки тому

      @@PaulDonovan mmmmm i'd be worried too, i hope its been de-armed lol ! i bet you get no neighbourhood disputes !

  • @ohpotatoesandmolasses
    @ohpotatoesandmolasses Рік тому +2

    This is, to me, the best Vice Grip episode. It's just perfect.

  • @conditionallyunconditional5691
    @conditionallyunconditional5691 3 роки тому +75

    "It kinda steers."
    "I got 5 zip ties left"
    "Hey, I can't stop like you can!"
    Thanks for your humorous wisdom! 😄🤣😆👍

  • @thegardener7721
    @thegardener7721 2 роки тому +1

    We actually owned this same model Caddy. Had to push it dead in the water about 1/2 mile when I was pregnant. No power steering. Didn't hurt the gestating embryo. He's 40 years old now. I don't know. Anyway, it was newspaper in the fuel line. Don't ask, just keep track of your gas cap. We called it "The Ship of State". Took five minutes to make a left or right turn. Long long mochine. Gassed up with a full paycheck. Just endorsed that paycheck, rolled it up and stuck it in the gas tank. Grim mileage, but the most comfortable ride since the USS Enterprise. The road war gladitorial victor, I dare you to hit me, car of the ages. I rest my case. You done GOOD!

  • @pauljohnson1113
    @pauljohnson1113 2 роки тому +3

    Had to come back and watch it again: the first episode I stumbled upon during lockdown. I was so excited to find out he was in my neck of the woods. His sense of humor and car savvy blew my mind. I remember thinking, this guy is off the farm. Them farm boys solve problems before breakfast that would make a city feller lose his s**t and enter a monastery. Now back to the future and the wrap.

  • @kmf1392
    @kmf1392 4 роки тому +31

    100% would love to see this turn into a project car. Get it cleaned up and you got yourself one hell of a yacht.

    • @paulculbert1281
      @paulculbert1281 4 роки тому +4

      Derek will need a Go Fund Me for the fuel though. Who's in?