Reviving AMC Rebel SST Convertible That's Been Parked For 43 Years! | Roadworthy Rescues

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  • @Chris_Topher89
    @Chris_Topher89 11 місяців тому +57

    I realize now I've been spoiled coming from VGG with hour long revival videos!

    • @jeffallen2923
      @jeffallen2923 8 місяців тому +7

      Yes, the new commercialised videos are way shorter than VGG. And Dereck's commentary is much faster, less relaxed, and compressed to fit in 10 to 15 minutes. They must have been charged by the hour.
      And why do we only see the first episodes? Where's the rest?
      If this is an example of Motor Ttrend, I aint stayin'.

  • @sscar001
    @sscar001 11 місяців тому +172

    Never ceases to amaze me how entertaining Derek can be and the vehicles he gets running truly amazing to watch.

    • @timwheeler4690
      @timwheeler4690 11 місяців тому +1

      You got gas and what?

    • @robdavis4527
      @robdavis4527 10 місяців тому

      Smells 🤣like a wheel barrow full of bird beaks

    • @jamestriebwasser1867
      @jamestriebwasser1867 8 місяців тому

      Yes. fuel makin happener, door used for cleaning ditches, completage, seats just need armor all, convertible top probably leaks….😂😂😂

  • @99goat99
    @99goat99 11 місяців тому +29

    Watching Derek work on cars somehow makes all the B/S of the day melt away....

  • @mattbrown5511
    @mattbrown5511 11 місяців тому +31

    Derek is the best thing to happen to this channel.

  • @JasonMcCord-qk3yb
    @JasonMcCord-qk3yb 11 місяців тому +81

    “The convertible top may leak”😂. It just might! What an amazing barn find! The fact that beautiful cars like this are still out there waiting to be found just blows my mind 😮

  • @kevbev1524
    @kevbev1524 11 місяців тому +86

    How do you keep doing this insane schedule,
    Koodos Derek, and may you get as much happiness as you provide to everyone else 🥰

    • @tonyg3573
      @tonyg3573 11 місяців тому +8

      I agree, Derek is quite busy. However this particular rescue was an episode from season one of Roadworthy Rescues.

  • @danielcarter5579
    @danielcarter5579 11 місяців тому +77

    Why they don't put these episodes IN FULL on youtube ceases to amaze me they'd get a ton more views than on some channel no ones got

    • @allenthompson4714
      @allenthompson4714 10 місяців тому +4

      You ain't lying.

    • @ji8044
      @ji8044 10 місяців тому +7

      Agreed, I would watch the full episodes but won't bother with this

    • @512Squared
      @512Squared 10 місяців тому +4

      These Motor Trend episodes give Derek a chance to put some money into getting these cars not just working, but well on the way to restoration.

    • @Axyl00Druss
      @Axyl00Druss 10 місяців тому +6

      It is, like most things, about money. Motor Trend does this as a teaser and wants you to subscribe to their service for the full versions.

    • @muppydoodles
      @muppydoodles 10 місяців тому

      Well, we won't...@@Axyl00Druss

  • @woof132
    @woof132 11 місяців тому +44

    love the revivals. wish the videos were longer

    • @jdogmcnasty1980
      @jdogmcnasty1980 11 місяців тому +17

      He has videos clocking in at 2 hrs on his main channel Vice Grip Garage.

    • @warrenmichael918
      @warrenmichael918 11 місяців тому +19

      These are just tiny clips to get you to buy the season of the full revival videos. Im happy to get to see these no matter how long or short they are.

  • @snoreybear4656
    @snoreybear4656 11 місяців тому +9

    I get the feeling that when Derek calls, Dan already knows he's in for a treat! A guy's gotta love those repairs that require spontaneously sprouting a second elbow on your arm to reach.

  • @thomasmorse6692
    @thomasmorse6692 11 місяців тому +3

    Man, that brought back memories. "A rusty wheelbarrow full of bird beaks". The good old days. Am I right?

  • @johnwright7782
    @johnwright7782 11 місяців тому +335

    Better than the wood lambo. lol

    • @lukasgarage956
      @lukasgarage956 11 місяців тому +33

      That was horrendous.....

    • @electronicengineer
      @electronicengineer 11 місяців тому

      I kept expecting it to catch on fire. I cannot believe the amount of work that somebody put into that thing. Amazing.@@lukasgarage956

    • @jdogmcnasty1980
      @jdogmcnasty1980 11 місяців тому +19

      I had 2nd hand regret for Derek! He probably wishes he would’ve passed on that!

    • @robertyoung8289
      @robertyoung8289 11 місяців тому +12

      No termites.

    • @trapholy6418
      @trapholy6418 11 місяців тому +5

      It was kinda cool I guess just kinda tho

  • @4jesus1981
    @4jesus1981 11 місяців тому +37

    I've driven a 1970 AMC rebel machine that my uncle used to have. It came with a 390 but It had a rebuilt 360 w/ step over stock cam headers and all the good stuff with exhaust. Was the fastest car I've ever driven.

    • @eriknelson45
      @eriknelson45 11 місяців тому +1

      Never heard of a pushrod Amc that had " cams " as in plural

    • @4jesus1981
      @4jesus1981 11 місяців тому +3

      @@eriknelson45 that was a typo. I was using speech typing

  • @timtimtim5294
    @timtimtim5294 10 місяців тому +4

    In my opinion, Derek Is the most entertaining person on youtube!

  • @RusThompson
    @RusThompson 11 місяців тому +15

    Those were great cars. Not many where I was as a teenager but they looked and sounded great!

  • @mikehunt1418
    @mikehunt1418 11 місяців тому +15

    MORE ...MORE...More 16 mins is NOT enough of Derek working his magic.

  • @GregoryBamber
    @GregoryBamber 11 місяців тому +6

    Love the Rambler/Nash/AMC/AMX cars and the Hudsons too.

    • @alwenke212
      @alwenke212 10 місяців тому

      Somewhat difficult to repair with zero parts available !

  • @AngelRosario
    @AngelRosario 11 місяців тому +4

    This is the most new/performance pets I’ve seen Derek put in a restoration. Love it!

  • @01Surge62
    @01Surge62 11 місяців тому +6

    Derek your da man. Bringing cars back to life. Great stories and brilliant humor. Thanks man. Appreciate ya

  • @MrFmccarty
    @MrFmccarty 9 місяців тому +1

    It looks remarkably like the Road Runner. I loved these cars growing up. I want to see it running!

  • @timhunt1482
    @timhunt1482 11 місяців тому +3

    How cool can you get Derek with the stuff? I've had lots of successes dealing with old 70s and 80s cars in a couple of 60s everything just went fine, no! I don't know I don't know how you can pull yourself out of these jams, love your show

  • @Yfree4321
    @Yfree4321 11 місяців тому +3

    67 Rebels are really cool vehicles. So good to see this one headed for the road again. A convertible 67 would be my top choice of an old AMC, or at least in the top two.

  • @steveneckard3649
    @steveneckard3649 11 місяців тому +12

    Another entertaining and enjoyed episode of you doing a quick and straight forward pick up and rescuing of classic American autos. Thank you.

  • @jerrymarshall2728
    @jerrymarshall2728 11 місяців тому +3

    At the beginning of the video I was beginning to believe this was an episode of Hoarders!
    Ramblers were great cars! My Grandparents had several, and the ‘67 Ambassador my Grandmother had was the source of fights, within the family, when she passed.

  • @markgraff8326
    @markgraff8326 11 місяців тому +7

    Derek you’re on fire … be safe keep up the great work

  • @hellcat1st
    @hellcat1st 11 місяців тому +6

    Love the AMC's and this one is a keeper. I had a 76 Hornet X Sportabout with 304 engine. Kept it 30 years and sold it due to health problems. It had 16,000 miles and was all original. Derek, see what you can do to find one of those. Love your videos, keep them coming!

  • @ILOVEBACONBOY2018
    @ILOVEBACONBOY2018 10 місяців тому +6

    Hes definitely made it, nice job man this is awesome to see you on this channel

    • @NoNORADon911
      @NoNORADon911 10 місяців тому

      Yep soon ESG score mafia will jam a bunch of troonys, blixs and ghys in his videos for muh dyeversity!

  • @lordleonusa
    @lordleonusa 11 місяців тому +2

    So good to see you getting the stopping tubage replaced without having to crawl around in the dirt!

  • @Beetil
    @Beetil 11 місяців тому +4

    Fantastic video. Love watching Derek. Editing is really great too to capture so much in just 16 mins.

  • @randygranger2294
    @randygranger2294 11 місяців тому +2

    In your hands this car will live again! Beautiful! I look forward to part 2

  • @VisualAFMedia
    @VisualAFMedia 11 місяців тому

    All the nomenclature and exaggeration of numbers is my favorite. Love ya man.

  • @michaellee6489
    @michaellee6489 11 місяців тому +5

    Beautiful car. Hopefully I'll get to see it done and on the coast. Thanks Derek and MT! Merry Christmas!

  • @mikepoint4717
    @mikepoint4717 11 місяців тому +42

    Man what a nice looking car , the lines and the wheels you chose are perfect 👍. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Cheers 🇨🇦

  • @billbinder5223
    @billbinder5223 11 місяців тому +1

    I had a 1968 rebel SST yellow with a black vinyl top with black interior when I was in college back in 1970. Great to see this one.

  • @christophergeggatt685
    @christophergeggatt685 11 місяців тому +2

    Nice. I had a 1969 Rebel. Love the car. Still only drive AMC to this day.

  • @wildancrazy159
    @wildancrazy159 11 місяців тому +3

    Really great to see one of these with the engine under the hood. More leg room that way!
    Hate the brief time of these sponsored videos, but we will take what is on tap...

  • @christopherleusner4385
    @christopherleusner4385 11 місяців тому +1

    I’m so glad I found your channel. This dude is the goat

  • @prodesign8189
    @prodesign8189 11 місяців тому

    Derek is a star that has much rising ahead.

  • @sisco302
    @sisco302 11 місяців тому +1

    The old Rambler Rebel SST is very cool! They were really popular in the 60s. Most Ramblers were just good basic and pretty reliable transportation. My grandmother had one and she loved it!

    • @scrambler69-xk3kv
      @scrambler69-xk3kv 6 місяців тому

      1967 was a very bad year they lost 76 million dollars which was considered an astronomical sum at the time. They fired Roy Abernethy who had been President since 1962 and replaced him with William V. Luneburg. Sales were off twelve percent. Total sales were 302,945.For all cars lines produced by AMC. A fraction of what Chevrolet alone sold. Remember GM had five brands, my uncles had a Rambler later AMC dealership for years. AMC's slogan for 1967 was The Now Cars from American Motors. But it was like they were bolted down at the dealership.

  • @sputnikalgrim
    @sputnikalgrim 10 місяців тому

    I could watch Derek bring cars back to life all day!

  • @brucesomers7555
    @brucesomers7555 4 місяці тому

    I just started watching 'Roadworthy Rescues' a few weeks ago,(so many car shows,so little time sometimes),I'm really enjoying it, it's excellent.

  • @GunNut37086
    @GunNut37086 11 місяців тому +3

    I need to see the rest of the videos in this series. That AMC is a beaut.

    • @DuneRunnerEnterprises
      @DuneRunnerEnterprises 11 місяців тому

      It's darn MotorTrend.
      You can't watch outside the USA, even if you really, really want.....

  • @tgalbraith2395
    @tgalbraith2395 10 місяців тому +1

    I was kind of surprised to see a vacuum wiper motor on a '67! But then, it is a Rambler!

    • @scrambler69-xk3kv
      @scrambler69-xk3kv 6 місяців тому +1

      They used them in Hornets as well and they first came out in 1970.

  • @rickardjohnson4524
    @rickardjohnson4524 11 місяців тому

    Glad you went through those basic steps, necessary STEPS for the end results, Ready Too Rock? maybe for sure, Yup! Thanks...

  • @saublesurfer8197
    @saublesurfer8197 11 місяців тому +1

    Great to see brakes high up on the list. (Thank You). Years ago a friend of mine was taking her daughter to a university in the US . A car crossed the median and slammed them head on. Tragic end.

  • @IR-nq4qv
    @IR-nq4qv 11 місяців тому +1

    The guy who ones the car never seen it run since he was 9 some 40 years ago.
    This is one of those times when you have to stop and consider, the Rebel is already 17 years old when Derek was born.
    I doesn't matter if its a model A , a model T, a dirt bike or a farm tractor, Derek's old school approach is all the same. He definitely has an old soul, a great attitude, he is everybody's go to car guy and is no wonder to anyone as to why he is so well liked and respected among the car culture.
    Good job MTC, you could not have chosen a better candidate to promote your channel

  • @georgeszilva1223
    @georgeszilva1223 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the carburetor removal shovel....lol😄😄

  • @jimmyb2669
    @jimmyb2669 11 місяців тому

    First blush gives off that Planes, Trains and Automobiles vibe😂😂

  • @dubsnbuds6668
    @dubsnbuds6668 11 місяців тому

    Ooh a spade ,now that's new Derek 😂 your the man

  • @peterstang-walz2778
    @peterstang-walz2778 11 місяців тому

    I have a few AMC rebels it's nice to see them getting some love on UA-cam

  • @WilliamNast-v1g
    @WilliamNast-v1g 11 місяців тому +8

    Love his videos. Go Derek!

  • @georgecass8529
    @georgecass8529 11 місяців тому +1

    Boy I like that jeep Cherokee in the background too

  • @homegrownson
    @homegrownson 10 місяців тому

    That was one of the few Ramblers I did really Like, and the SST's were sleeper cars that no one saw coming and many saw leaving them in their rear view mirrors

  • @jamesparker1071
    @jamesparker1071 11 місяців тому +1

    Muscle cars and Leaded gas... The good old days. 🗽🇺🇸

  • @DeadInsideButStillSmiling
    @DeadInsideButStillSmiling 11 місяців тому +1

    Man, that is one sweet old Rebel! Would be awesome if we could get a closer look at the Cherokee lurking in the background. The Bathtub Nash would be cool too. Cosmopolitan?

  • @robert9319
    @robert9319 11 місяців тому +2

    Man if i had of known your were going to be in NC i would of took the day off of work and came out to meet you as you were only an hour and 20 minute drive from me and i know of a few places to visit on the coast that i could of directed you to !! Awesome work and another great episode 👍thanks Derek !!

  • @christopherpoucher483
    @christopherpoucher483 11 місяців тому

    The seals are solid.... as a rock! 😂 this guy dont lie ❤ Derek

  • @jeanlawson9133
    @jeanlawson9133 11 місяців тому

    My uncle was a AMC man he had some wild ones...1970 international pick up short wide 455 Olds 400 turbo transmission 9 " Ford with a locker and and Chrysler front rotors all factory ...she would scoot.😎 You remind me of my brother....we used live the good life of turning wrenches.... women and life happens and the 😢rest is history...

  • @jeaniepatterson2384
    @jeaniepatterson2384 11 місяців тому

    Love Ramblers. My dad had several and all his brothers and my grandparents drove Ramblers when I was a kid.

  • @ghiaclock
    @ghiaclock 11 місяців тому

    We used to pass Collier Motors through Kinston on the way to the beach all the time! There used to be AMC javelins , AMX's ...everything inside and in the weeds!

  • @shanemorrison-g4d
    @shanemorrison-g4d 11 місяців тому +1

    Love your channels Just a hint an old school teacher taught me back in 73. The hottest part of a flame is the tip of it not the middle. Keep that comical information coming in

  • @outdoorswithtim.576
    @outdoorswithtim.576 11 місяців тому +2

    Can't wait to see more of this kind of content about this car. It's exciting watching you bring it back to life Derek

  • @alperrin9310
    @alperrin9310 5 місяців тому

    This is the car that I learned to drive on in high school. Of course we couldn't go faster than 10 mph in the parking lot with the teacher in the seat next to you - but at sixteen behind the wheel of this car - you sure could dream!

  • @chrisferrell1588
    @chrisferrell1588 10 місяців тому +1

    Wish these shows was way longer on UA-cam I dont do TV anymore.....

  • @DavidBall-v5i
    @DavidBall-v5i 11 місяців тому +1

    Better than the mid engine AMC fiasco fun!!!🤪❤

  • @blankczechz
    @blankczechz 11 місяців тому

    AMC, still impressive automobiles. Dang I miss them.

  • @JohnAlligood-x9e
    @JohnAlligood-x9e 11 місяців тому

    I said it before, I like the way you talk Sinore Mchanico.

  • @glencarpenter3124
    @glencarpenter3124 10 місяців тому

    I love your show,and the way your family members support you

  • @davidbryant5875
    @davidbryant5875 11 місяців тому

    I don’t know how Derrick does it. This man is goes all the time

  • @donsmith8614
    @donsmith8614 11 місяців тому +7

    I'm glad you made it home from the wooden lamborghini episode, i think the previous owner hosed you, this rebel is a pretty decent looking car, glad you got it up & running, can't wait for you to drive it to the coast.

    • @williambush2924
      @williambush2924 11 місяців тому

      this rescue is over a year old... part two is on the roadworthy rescue playlist on motor trend TV

    • @missingremote4388
      @missingremote4388 11 місяців тому

      I hope everyone makes it back home.

  • @_classic-pd9pn
    @_classic-pd9pn 11 місяців тому

    This man is working hard ❤ on this channel and on his channel also

  • @bbgcars
    @bbgcars 11 місяців тому

    AMC LIVES! I have a Javelin AMX with a 360 4BBL .D.E. myself.

  • @jamesmercer3693
    @jamesmercer3693 11 місяців тому +1

    I had 1970 2 door AMC ambassador Silver Black vinyl top black interior My favorite date car Pop out the headrest flip the front Bench seats all the way back made the whole interior A bed 😅a Beast 360 positive track And had the good old AMC Wiring harness short somewhere you couldn't find battery killer😮

  • @nopelindoputraperkasa5869
    @nopelindoputraperkasa5869 11 місяців тому

    Very inspiring and informative...Excellent Greeting from Indonesian traditional gold prospecting 🇮🇩🌼🛠️⛏️🙏👍👍

  • @raywilson9450
    @raywilson9450 11 місяців тому

    My Mom and Dad were cheap. They bought Ramblers. All the other kids on the playground were arguing Pontiac versus Cheby, or Cripesler versus Ford. We had a Rambler. A Rebel SST wagon, in faded yellow. V8. Factree options, both.

  • @jamesmisener3006
    @jamesmisener3006 11 місяців тому +1

    The 343 is a good engine. 5 bolt main and they run cool. Nice car. Cheers 🇨🇦

  • @bbrasky
    @bbrasky 11 місяців тому +81

    Hey Motor Trend - If you're not gonna show the end, I'd rather you didn't provide the video at all.

    • @bryantlarrowe2502
      @bryantlarrowe2502 6 місяців тому +8

      Absolutely. This is ridiculous

    • @theweakestlink2278
      @theweakestlink2278 6 місяців тому +5

      Yeah, VGG is a lot better. Derek's content is great but I don't have cable anymore to watch these motor trend shows.

    • @TNitroH
      @TNitroH 6 місяців тому +6

      Yeah it's a tease so you have to subscribe to see it. Derek deserves everything he works for. Motor trend can kiss my ---

    • @fgb3126
      @fgb3126 5 місяців тому

      Hey thanks for the tip off. I'm not really all that interested in supporting Derek on some other channel anyway. Then to discover these guys are scrubs.

    • @VintageAmmoTim
      @VintageAmmoTim 4 місяці тому +1

      Agreed

  • @alanq64
    @alanq64 11 місяців тому

    Been working on my own cars since I was 16. I've left DNA and several colorful words on quite a few cars.ha Really enjoy your shows.

  • @jasonbennett8008
    @jasonbennett8008 11 місяців тому

    This by far is the coolest car! Love it! Hope to see ya in the north east again.

  • @mdunlap4128
    @mdunlap4128 11 місяців тому

    Love these. Just wish the directors cut would end up on his garage channel with vice grips. These are just tastie tastes of the far better long version.

  • @alexhamilton4084
    @alexhamilton4084 11 місяців тому

    I’d love to see you rescue a 1963/4 corvette stingray. Beautiful car. 👍🏻

  • @JosephRozum
    @JosephRozum 11 місяців тому

    Good Evening Sir , have a great day today ! 😊 Wednesday at 6:49 pm here in AZ 😊 !

  • @wymple09
    @wymple09 Місяць тому

    I drove a friend's brand new copper colored Rebel convertible to prom in 1967. Had a 343 with the 4 speed. 3 days later it was at the dealer for service & fell off the rack & totaled.

  • @CameronHaber
    @CameronHaber 10 місяців тому

    Shovel pry bar, classic VGG. Love it.

  • @gt-cn7sw
    @gt-cn7sw 11 місяців тому +1

    Hope to see Part 2 a finished product

  • @danacrook4203
    @danacrook4203 11 місяців тому

    I had a Rebel hardtop same year back in the early 90s. Mint condition.

  • @mattrodgers7354
    @mattrodgers7354 11 місяців тому

    The wood lumbroghini was epic but glad to see a nice car getting Derek's knows in it😅

  • @richb313
    @richb313 11 місяців тому

    You got that old beast running.

  • @richardfinney3179
    @richardfinney3179 11 місяців тому

    My uncle had a SST REBEL with the hood scoops it was quick n fast he took me fo a ride it had a 390 in it painted root beer matalic great car good looking to

  • @RLuna70
    @RLuna70 11 місяців тому

    That’s going to be a badass build Derek

  • @rosemarierubano5894
    @rosemarierubano5894 11 місяців тому

    My Dad raced a 1963 Rambler when AHRA was in tact. Straight track 1/4 mile. He won many many trophies and was the first to win in his class with that brand new 63 Rambler. I asked him what he did to make it fast...he says...I changed the spark plugs. Rip Dad.

  • @michaeldegraffenried6077
    @michaeldegraffenried6077 11 місяців тому +1

    Derrick 👍 🙋‍♂️ 👍

  • @SmudgyContent
    @SmudgyContent 10 місяців тому

    Peg!!! He mentioned you in this vidyao!
    “Someone was clearing ditches with this thing”

  • @jeffvaughan6363
    @jeffvaughan6363 11 місяців тому

    Another video...another good mood! Two in one day....can't hardly stand it!! 😊😊

  • @jamessouthworth1699
    @jamessouthworth1699 10 місяців тому

    Get yourself a set of crows foot line wrenches, also known as crows foot flare nut wrenches. It will make all those tight space brake lines and steering lines much easier to access. You can use a long ratchet extension and get in almost anywhere. It can be tedious since you can only turn it between 1/4 and 1/2 turn at a time but it makes it much easier if you're not in a hurry.

  • @Snowmannorth
    @Snowmannorth 11 місяців тому +1

    The bird beaks smell much better once ground up real fine. They work great for sand blasting! 😂🤣😂

  • @johnhart125
    @johnhart125 9 місяців тому

    These were nice cars, with some tuning, were also quick

  • @steecou8366
    @steecou8366 11 місяців тому +1

    VGG is awesome every time, Derek is like your big brother that never stop the funny lines. At least this time he also made other lines, the brakes ones.😝

  • @tom-ehill2713
    @tom-ehill2713 11 місяців тому

    👍I was 16 years old, a fella my Dad worked for, plumbing house call- gifted me a 1969 Ambassador wagon😄 my first ride! It had Power command everything-👍 Kinda like the Vista cruiser-

  • @MichaelD429
    @MichaelD429 11 місяців тому

    That's awesome you're in my State 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 never heard of that car before. Very cool tho

  • @Moped-garage
    @Moped-garage 11 місяців тому

    Derick on motor trend. Soooo good. Cc any believe I was subscribed already to motor trend I thought it was already. 😮