FORGOTTEN Truck In Cow Pasture With SEIZED Motor - Will It RUN AND DRIVE 1,500 Miles Home?
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- I've got a handful of old trucks sitting in a cow pasture in North Dakota. They've been there for years, and some of these I have no idea when they were on the road last. I'm looking to haul my 4 wheeler back home to Tennessee. I picked out a 1975 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super as my wheels. The problem is, it's got a locked up motor AND rear end. Will it run again and make the 1,500 mile trip?
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I had the funeral for my wife of 38 years a month ago today and you were one the few automotive youtubers that she absolutely wouldn't miss... every friday night we would snuggle up on the couch for some good entertainment and learn a couple things along the way. The way you closed out this video about missing the wife and kids hit me right in the feels. Thanks for the hours of entertainment you gave us and keep up the great work.
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We'll be watching with you man. Take care and build something worth a drive on the country roads
@@axyetbdajte2 Thank You...One day at a time. MY daughters are there for me.
@@whitlcj1 My youngest is looking for a fuel injected IROC-Z, 85 - 86ish
1:00:28 in … my brotha get yourself a piece of hollow pipe about 18 inches long to slide over the handle of the ratchet probably 3 quarter diameter and it gives you so much more leverage so your not knuckle busting and obviously leverage
Forget the bar... THIS is how I spend my friday nights. A hot plate of something, a cold snack or 6, and VGG. Thank You Derek!!!
I do both lol
I hear ya bud, I almost crapped em! #PooPants
Me too brother. That's an awesome Friday night
Cheers 🍻
Got my 12 pack ready 🍻🍻
Almost 3 hours! That’s more entertainment than like 95% of movies!
hope you enjoy!
I hope Jessica notices we like the longer video's, albeit it adds to the editing time I'm sure. Definitely a Friday night VGG to look forward to!!
And none of the alphabet people pushing their lifestyle. 🚻
I like to savor these long videos. When Derek stops for the night I pause it and continue the next day.
Derek and Spike Lee, nothing ends up on the cutting room floor.
I’m a 71 yo lady and I will never use what I learned here, but it’s interesting and I watch every step of the way.
he is entertaining for sure.
😂 can you confirm the 'panty dropping ' comments😊
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My Dad was 68 years old when he told me those light blue with white 2 tone Chevy's were "panty droppers" back in the day. My jaw hit the floor when my Mom told me she loved Dad's light blue Chevy.....
Lol, that's worth more than just a thumbs up.
Red and white was as well
We all need a Fall Guy truck!!!!
Ew, no one needs to hear that from your parents lol 😂
ehhh... no. Most women dont care about what you drive. Sure there are some that do, most dont. married for 20 years and i met my wife in a pontiac grand am for example
I think everyone that enjoys this channel ,needs to stop and take a second and let Jessica know how much we all appreciate her ! Without ,a strong ,capable wife at home ,doing double duty while a guy is on the road , there would be no Vice Grip. And that’s a fact! Thank you Derek ,for the vids and thank you Jessica,for all the work we don’t see!
Yes kudo’s to Jessica and the whole family for supporting Derek
Jessica is a saint
Well done Jessica, I was a stay at home Dad for 3 years (on purpose) and it aint easy. Good to do though.
Very! Very!! True! Thank you!!! Your a doll for all you do to support Derek and VGG!! I love how you all made this show a family affair. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW 2025! God knows we going to be fighting up hill!!
I love this! I've been a single dad and it's not easy (understatement!). Kudos to the whole family for pulling together as they are clearly doing!
Man this was just one of my favorite episodes of all time. Just classic in the old garage with the fam, you could do this exact episode 100 times a year and I’d watch every one.
Glad you enjoyed it!
lol, it probably feels to him like he has done this episode a 100 times already. but the entertaining way he talks while he works his magic on what i would have called a lost cause, keeps us folks wanting more
@ haha very true!
@@ViceGripGarage I think you solved the mystery of the watery engine yourself. The snow blows in, melts into the carb, and from there fills the engine with H2 whoa. Great vid really enjoyed this one.
I bet you voted for trump you dunce
Listen I can’t lie I used to watch vice grip garage religiously and then all the sudden he gained some fame and moved to Tennessee and had a big shop I thought well that’s the end of this guy money got to him, I decided to revisit the channel and I’m watching this video and I love it videos like this are why I started watching.
Nothing's changed buddy, welcome back! Glad to have ya!
Hey I can’t believe you responded to my comment I comment on so many other UA-cam videos and I never hear anything back from anyone. That alone has me locked down again I’m here for good keep up the good work Derek
This feels like one of the old VGG videos, which I really appreciate. He's even asking us to "hook" our "peepers" on things.
Good catch, yes he sometimes goes back to 'old school' remembering his terminology that we all remember.
I really appreciate that too, long comfy videos like these are a rarity on youtube.
Perhaps with the end of his TV/Streaming show, Derek will have more time for them now? (Dont actually know if it'll be continued, i just found out that it was effectively shut down alongside a few others)
I like these the best, a junker in a field in freezing 🥶 weather 😂
Thank you
100%
The revivals with Derek's brothers are my favorite. He's more relaxed visting family and working in the old garage. This was an amazing revival. Locked engine with ice in the cylinders, and locked rear wheels. Derek drives it over a 1400 miles home.
.....and what looked like a shocking hangover one morning 😂😂😂
Spoiler ;)
Chevys are tough!!
I've often wondered if Derek's brother is exactly the type of guy you want to meet in North Dakota, or exactly the type you don't.
@@dragineeztoo61 I think that largely depends on a guys attitude
That young boy will never, ever forget closing his eyes and taking those diff bolts out. Awesome!
He'll reflexively do that now for the rest of his life.
i'd reckon that years down the road that young feller might be asking some other little guy if he knows why they call that diff a 12-bolt, ha!
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While gritting his teeth.
I've never forgotten the first time I changed sparkolators with my Dad. I've changed plugs a few times, forgotten most of 'em, but definitely not that first time
Layne bieri
Just another outstanding video. I love it when you wrench in your brother’s place, he and his garage are the genuine article. Frying sausage on the wood stove, home brew haircuts, old office chairs in the garage…puts a sentimental smile on my face. A guy can feel you’re at ease in your element, enjoying yourself with friends and family. Makes for an extra enjoyable watch. This one brought me back…
Well said. Ditto.
I definitely yelled YES! out loud while waiting in line to checkout my groceries and got the notification of a 2+ hour video.
haha, greaaaaat
Absolutely! My guy definitely entertained us tonight 😊
@ViceGripGarage
You inspired me to get an old 1983 Bullnose going with my 12 year old son. You should have seen the smile on his face when that straight 6 fired up!! This is a memory my son will always remember of me. And it's because of you. Thanks Derek
😂😂 shouted yes myself, 6am lying in bed 🇮🇪 startled the misses she locked the evil peepers on me it’s way to early 😂 never to early for VGG babe .
I just started shopping when It dropped. Came home through everything in it's spot. Jumped right in.😂
49:10 ish had me rolling! 🤣 The look at the camera was priceless
Sometime u just gotta feel for it
I was rolling!
Well I mean sometimes you do 🤷🏻♂️😂🤘🏻
Turn the lights off…. You’ll find it lol
That was pretty funny!
“ Gotta Feel For It “ as Derek slowly turns and looks at camera. I spit my coffee out. Hahahaha. Love it
I noticed the look.
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Comment i was looking for
Nice he still comes back to the good Ole Midwest. Find a good ride to fix up
Can you imagine how many dads and uncles had to explain that one to their young protege s?
Once again, you're making this Brit super envious of the lovely older square body trucks y'all literally have lying around - with big ol' V8s in them and everything. Thanks for taking us along for the ride, Derek. I love watching and listening along to your efforts.
My hometown is in SE Saskatchewan Canada, by google maps it is 136 miles NW from this location. There is so much here I can relate to. #1 is the satisfaction/relief of getting a broken frozen vehicle into a heated space and just letting it thaw out so that your digits aren't numb and your gonads aren't frozen together when you are trying to work on it.
Northern Sask guy here. Been there done that as well.
Central Florida guy here .... We have the opposite when we get to work on a car in the shade or in Air Conditioned space lol
I was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida... What was that white stuff in the bed and on the hood...?!?
@@kurtisstutzman7056Colombian bambam
@@lucaswelshmusic7607 I'm in the GTA in Ontario now. My colleagues seriously don't understand what cold and snow is. I haven't put on a Parka since I got here....
So good to see a guy spending quality time with his brother and nephews up north. Also that truck is a peach and I’m a blue oval guy!
I have mad respect for guys that recognize a gem when they see it and not let "brand loyaty" cloud their judgement.
Is it just me or does he look like a Fletch disguise ?
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Only queers and ladies drive blue ovals! 🤣💯
@ so… which one are you? 😂🏳️🌈💯
This guy invented, will it run and drive xxxx miles home !😂❤
Sure did, glad you're here, appreciate ya!
Brilliant idea
million dollar idea. but the guy's got an even better heart.
@@ViceGripGarage greetings from Maine Derek. I love your videos! But I have a question: there is a 1987 Deseil I have an eye on. Can you help me fire i
It up?
Derek as I write this, there are over 7,000 other comments so I know you'll never see it. But this video just stands out to me, along with another I watched recently where you got that Ford Grand Torino running right here in your brother's garage. This setting brings such good vibes of family, fun, learning, and the love of old cars. Thanks for doing what you do. This garage reminds me so much of my first garage.
I never comment, I love your video and have been a follower for about a year now. The reason for my comment to is I lost my Grandfather last week the day before thanksgiving, and we had the service the day this video came out. He owned a 1979 GMC Heavy Half with the same paint job as this truck. Also had the AM/FM with CB radio. I miss him and that truck. This video really hit home. Thank you @VGG.
Sorry for your loss!
I saw your comment and wanted to offer my condolences. My dad passed away last year on the 28th of November. He had a stroke the day before Thanksgiving. One year later now I miss him a lot! My life isn't wrecked, but of course it's strange without him around. He used to have a '78 or '79 square body back in the late 90's. When my dad bought a '97 Chevy Z71 step-side he basically gave me the old square body! I had already driven that thing a lot before that and absolutely loved it! Can't remember if it was GMC or Chevrolet (basically the same). I will have another some day soon! There's lots of them all over the south.
@@allthings2allmen thank you and sorry for your loss
I don’t disagree with what you said but who are you saying it to or did I miss someone saying they messed up?
@@bgarmstrong1446 I was gonna say the same.
1:43:42 I don't know why but watching that lil lad take the bolts out of that cover was awesome. This is how you nurture a kids interests ❤. One of a billion reasons VGG is in a class of its own ❤
@@maggs131 its really true. In his own class. The whole family cousins uncles everyone!!
A little afte 1:44:30 thereare some textbook safety squints.
@maggs131 yep that's what I said. Awesome to see the little guy getting hands on experience 🙌
49:02 "Sometimes you gotta just feel for it" looks at camera for validation. I got it Derek, I got it.😂😂😂
I was searching for this comment. 😂😂😂
@@chrismcintosh8790same, 😂😂😂
Jessica youre a awesome lady to be able to keep things going the way you do. Thanks for keeping Derek on track.
The best part of this whole video was when the kid was under the truck with Derek. Not many would have the patience to let a kid help like that. 🔧🔧🔧
I will never get enough of these revival videos. Derek is just such a great example of what a human being should be.
Also, what a beautiful Chevy, would love to have one of those old square bodies!
old 2 tone squarebodies are some of the best looking trucks IMO.
Had a brand new one in '76 like this, and now if in great shape, go for triple or quadruple what I pad for my new one now, in used condition.
I used to see them everywhere as a kid. Sadly they mostly rotted up here in the rust belt
@rustyfox887 I agree! Two tone or single tone either way! Those old square bodies are the best! We had about a '78 or '79 that was pale yellow with tan & brown interior. I loved that truck. A very strange situation led to us losing it. Too much get into but it was a hard time. I also had a 1980 Chevy custom van that had the coolest tinted side windows in the back. It had an Allen Bradley push button start, and the power windows on that rig were lethal! I lost that rig at the same time as the truck. Such is life!
This color is legendary. I'm so jealous
Yep. Drove my wife's inherited 84 c10 silverado today. Longbed. Light blue and white 2 tone dual gas tank. 😅
I do love it when you work with your brother and family. Reminds me of the oldies/goldies that drew me to this channel all those years ago. Thank you for your entertainment, love the old tricks/cars for sure
I'm glad I started watching Derek before he moved. I like to see 'the old stomping grounds' and family too!
I bought a 1977 Bandit Trans Am with a seized motor for $400. I did the exact same thing , only i used PB Blaster. Emptied the can in all 8 cylinders, waited 3 hours , hooked uo 2 batteries in 'series' ( 24 volts) and cranked her right up. She ran like a sewing machine! Smooth , no ticks clicks or knocks.
We appreciate your dedication to saving these precious pieces of history. Excellent Job !!
I like your nicknames for parts too.
Edle broke
Quadra junk 😅😂❤
Btw , i only cranked it to free it up with the two batteries, then used 1 for the actual 'start' , didn't want to blow the guages. All Good !
The videos with you and your brother at home just wrenching on stuff are the true gold of everything you do.
The boating vacation video is a true gem of a classic.
Trust in Jesus Christ, not antichrist.
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I hope and pray that folks change their view and invite the Lord Jesus Christ into their life to rule and reign.
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Satan is referred to as the prince of the power of the air for good reason, he owns the airwaves on planet earth and is the god (little g) of this world. It is my hope and prayer that you choose the God (Big G) of heaven who controls the destiny of your eternal soul.
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(Matthew 10:28 > And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.)
(Proverbs 9:10 > The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.)
(2 Corinthians 4:3-4 > [3]-But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
[4]-In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.)
(Romans 10:9-10 > [9]-That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
[10]-For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.)
(Romans 10:13 > For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.)
(Ephesians 2:8-9 > [8]-For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
[9]-Not of works, lest any man should boast.)
(Revelation 3:20 > Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and sup with him, and he with me.)
Is Jesus knocking at the door of your heart? Is this your opportunity for eternal salvation? If it is, I hope and pray that you open the door and invite Him in to your heart and life, in Jesus' name. Amen!
All glory be to God. Amen!
"Why are all of my engines full of water?" Zooms into a snow-covered small block
No idea man.. it's a mystery 😅
😂 right? Snow drifts in the engine bays... 🤷🏻♂️ no idea where the water is coming from 🤣
Yeah was going to say.... if the snow is blowing in sideways like that, the rain can too.
Seeing those roses brought back a memory, back when i was married i stopped at our local gas station and picked up a dozen roses since our wedding anniversary was the next day. Gave them to the wife when i got home and she loved them, couldn't say enough about them. Next she asked what kind of roses are these and I told her they are Amoco roses, and just where do you buy Amoco roses? And I replied at the Amoco station .😊
New favorite vgg video. A guy with his relatives in a small shop in his old stomping grounds. Very relatable
Dude, that was one of your best! The beer boxes, the buffalo call, 1 cent slot machine, the nephew with the cordless drill, this one had it all, even flowers. Peace
Over 500 videos and this is the most heartwarming show...it's all about family...Derek is the pided mechanic piper...
He is special and you can tell so are his friends & fam.
The Pied Piper used music to lure rats to their death. I'm really not following your analogy here.
@@upscaleshack people follow... you are not clever and argumentative but, it's ok your mother still loves you!
Long time listener, first time caller! I have a 68 C10 that loves frying plug wires on the header. eventually I got a pair of welding gloves with Kevlar lining and cut the fingers off covering the boot. its been a couple years since and haven't had the issue. I know its a little late but it might be a trick worth tucking in the ol sleeve!
That’s a brilliant idea. Gotta store that in my memoriser for days of the future 🙂
Or the wire clips and mechanic wire and anchor it. Pulled away from the manifold or headers
God bless you Derick and all of your family for bringing much joy to us. I pray that you take some time off to appreciate your wife😊
My Hero!!! 43 years old and Derek Bieri is my go to show! Have learned so much from this guy, and the best part is he makes it fun!!! Thank you for all you do!!!!
Oh Yes! I live vicariously through you, I’m a Dying Cripple. You are Living your Best Life, I’m a Better Person for Having had Been a Part of the VGG Family from WAY, WAY , early on
I’m sure your one of the better person to ever watch VGG. My best wishes to you sir
@Vise Grip Garage my son is in Tennessee and turned me onto your videos and it has been an AMAZING Journey Thank you for everything you do in this community and family that watches.... ❤
welcome to the channel!
@@ViceGripGarage Thanks, can't wait to I get to see you at an Event, PFFT sorry got a piece of 2007 foam headliner in my Mouth
That scenery when you were first looking at the truck in that field was unbelievable. It looked like the coldest place on earth with rolling hills and snow and cold as far as the eye could see. The fact that you got it unstuck and were able to drive it 1500 miles is just remarkable. Thanks for the ride along
Teaching the youngsters how to safety squint... Priceless. I think there may be hope for the next generation of youth after all.
I know I am not the only one to say, and as a Minnesota native and North Dakota alum, it sure is terrific to see a guy back in the beautiful north. Steam on the breath, not an ounce of sweat and nary an insect to be seen. Uffda, I miss Derrick's frozen field rescues! Hopefully, we can see a good ole snow mobile rescue, too 😊. I love this ❤.
Ok, uffda. Ya for sure. You betcha auto-correct doesn't get it.
Cold up there this time of year tho
@@ToddleyProductions On the bright side, no mosquitos.
Love the videos. Especially involving your brother. You don’t need a fancy shop to make it happen. Jessica sure is an Angel which allows you to do this and ultimately make us fans happy. Keep up the good work Derik.
Been watching it for a couple of years now Derek, my man you never stop making me laugh. Your spirit and your personality are unmatched. Keep them coming my favorite channel on UA-cam.!😅
You are one impressive and brave guy Derek! Not many people would drive 1500 miles on an engine that was locked up and had not ran in years! You have a real talent. thanks for sharing your adventures with us!!
What an adventure! Back in the early 90s I had a '74 Chev with a 350 so I can relate on the "never let you down" to get from point A to B. That was a great inspirational video. I watched it with my 12 yo grandson and he wants to tackle a similar project with me. You're a great role model Derek.
absolutely love giving the young fellers a bit of hard time, having a good laugh and teaching. its one of my favourite things in life.
This video made a fella feel all of his emotions (at least 3) , from seeing the flat plains with the blowing snow and remembering how cold it is, to hanging out in the shed with bro and his boys drinking wobble pops and eating sausage off the wood stove, to watching the young fella with squinty eyes,, to the road and the music and then seeing the flowers a fella bought his wife. Derick you are an absolute legend and I love your work all the way from AUS.
That Buffalo game explanation caught me off guard. You didn’t even take a breath before!! That’s talent! Love your work Derek! DON’T. EVER. STOP.
One of my new favorite episodes! My dad had that exact truck when I was growing up; it brought back a lot of memories. (Note: A road beer sits perfectly on that steering wheel.) I live in North Dakota and it makes me happy to see Derek out on the prairie with a little snow in the beard wrenching on an old truck in a tiny one stall garage, no lift, with bad lighting, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Good times. All the episodes with his brother are the best. If you have never watched the white Chevy S10 episode, thats another winter classic!
I kept a Coleman cooler on the transmission hump- it fit perfect 😊
Derek, i know you hate going back and working on 'stuck' vehicles in the snow. but if i may speak on behalf of most of your viewing audience: it's what got you noticed and built your fan base and really, it's what you do best. that's why we love watching you be awesome. thanks from a place just a little farther north than where you were.
This was the best episode in a while, bud. Goes to show you that it really is Derek and his family that make these videos special and unique from other shows/channels. Thank you so much, Bieris!
You’re a good Dad,Derek. Teaching that boy. It does my heart good to see it! Reminded me of me and my grandpa.
Hello! when i watch your videos i think of my uncle who died in 2006. he loved american cars, especially pickup trucks. He was a mechanic all his life until he died tragically in an accident.. I know if he had seen your videos he would have sat every weekend watching them. I think his is watching your videos in heaven with me! I grew up in his garage and I get such good feelings when I watch your videos. I am struggling with serious health challenges and have actually seen many of your videos in hospital when I have been there. Keep doing what you're doing! You touch the hearts of many in what you do! Greetings from Norway!
Alot of fun thanks Dereck! I met you at Disneyworld in FLA like 5 years ago. Gave you a fist bump as you walked by. My wife was mad at me becuse I didnt ask you for a photo because you are my favorite show and I often imitate your catch phrases. I told her I not bothering the guy when he is with his family on vacation! Lol. Really enjoy the content. Kids love the episode when you burned your hand a little on a radiator cap and screamed “injury” “injury” ! Lol
Like?
Definitely the proper and respectful way to greet someone while on vacation with the family 👍🏼
Being the father of three teenage boys, I LOVE seeing youngsters being taught. More of that and less electronics is what kids need!
I particularly enjoyed this episode because of all your family assisting you getting the truck ready to rock-n-roll.
Thank you for such a fun video.
Derek, you and the kid on the differential.....golden! Sometimes kids listen and learn more from others than they do their own parents. I don't know why, it just happens. this was special to that boy and I'll bet he remembers it for the rest of his life. Good on you, Sir. Be safe!
I love this episode. Square bodies, family, run and drive. What more could a guy want? I’m really happy for you and your family for all the success with the channel. You all work so hard on it. It’s nice to see it all come together. You’ve been killing it for years now. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for the kind words we certainly live and breathe this Channel and our fans and family
Derek, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all the amazing content on Vice Grip Garage. I've been watching your videos for the last few years, and as a remote worker from Europe with a passion for American cars, your videos are the perfect escape during my breaks between calls. Your humor, expertise, and genuine love for classic cars make each video a joy to watch. I especially look forward to the revivals - they’re always so exciting and inspirational. Keep up the fantastic work, and know that your dedication and passion inspire fans from all over the world. Cheers to many more incredible restorations and adventures!
1:44:35 I love that you got a young one under the Truck removing the bolts from the main. I miss when my kiddos were that age and they loved working with me on projects around the house. I miss it so much now that we are empty nesters. Waiting on Grandkids!!!
Good job Derek! I lost my wife of almost 30 years about 5 years ago. Glad to see you still have that spark with yours! She is a keeper! You have a great family Derek. Thank you for sharing with us. Love you man!❤
I work at BF Goodrich. It put a smile on a guys face watching you mount those. Thank you for the support and the videos to help me get through my day!
Why did he need so much weight to balance them?
@@davidgalea6113 big tires, big balance?
@@thimble288 exactly. This has been my experience with bigger tires. The 33’s I have on my jeep were the same way but balanced out just fine.
Love my BFGoodrichs. How many miles would you recommend they can take?
My BFgoodrich KM3 where an absolute nightmare to balance.. I eventually swapped to maxxis razr and they were a LOT easier to balance and took a whole lot less weight
Good to see and actually hear Crane again! He was a good part of your early stuff. Need to see more of him!
Crang*
Am I imagining it or was there an old VGG where Derek and Crang are each driving a truck somewhere, and Derek's one is struggling up hills and Crang is literally pushing him bumper to bumper 😂 I'm not even sure what I'm remembering but it's a hilarious memory (in my mind anyway)
@@saganworshipper6062 i always spell it Krang, there might be a star trek influence
@@Sam-go3mb yes i know that one, drove back roads the whole way. will have to go back and find that one to watch again. thanks !
This one got me choked up. My first vehicle was an '84 Silverado two tone blue and silver and had those same wheels on it. Learned how to work on vehicles on that truck and before being forced to sell it over some very unfortunate circumstances I had rebuild everything on the truck minus the bottom end of the engine. Watching this brought back so many memories and I can only hope I can afford another one to build into what I dreamt my first one could have been.
She's a straight rig.....she deserves some love.... especially gettin you all the way home wit no major problemos.
Seeing the little lad there helping out with the diff bolts, well that brings back memories of my stepson when he was a youngster just 9 helping out around the farm. Now he's 27, a professional carpenter and house builder. Life is good when people can live simply.
Being a craftsman doesn't need to be simple at all. I started working with my 'ol Dad in 1962 at age 13. After highschool, very tired of the 'ol man on my hindside I went to work for a concrete contractor in 1970. Learned to be a finisher, started my own business in 1976. It housed and raised or family of 7 until I retired in 2001. Construction pay's pretty good so you're stepson is earning an honest living with his hands,, nothing could be more noble than creating something with your mind and hands that will stand for all to see and use for decades upon decades. We wish him a good life, he deserves it.
Always look forward to VGG Friday. It's awesome when you are 1 hour in and the engine is still somewhat locked up and you look down and still have another hour 45 left to go...can't get enough. Thanks for all you do for us fans Derek. Always entertained and always learning something.
Thanks for bringing the truck back to life. Every time I see one of those it brings me back to my young days
Truck driver, heading home, Friday, and 2:46:48 hours of vicegrip garage! Nice!!
Comfort food.
I myself drive straight truck, just got home and done bouncing around in it for the week, it's a good day when we all get home safe and can watch vice grip
Appreciate what you do - be safe!
@@ViceGripGarage thank you 🙏
@@leahcimthgirw3163 thank you 🙏
I've watched VGG now for years, love the true american good ole boy reality. Your wife and family are all amazing parts of the show, you tank us all the time, but honestly, thank you for helping me believe there is still good people that share the same mentality as myself. Probably the fact were from the same part of the world. As far as the truck, leave it just the way it is. It would look perfect in my driveway if you need room. I'd love to have a going to town rig like that.
Something kinda cool is that “quality screens” was part of Quality Bumper I worked there for about 5 years and my wife’s uncle is one of the owners now but started working there in the 80’s
Funny thing is that phone number is still the number to the Mesa location today!
Too cool, quality service always lasts. 🙂
I want to say thank you . I had surgery this morning (got three masses removed from my hat holder) but I have been waiting for the video to come out so I could watch it while recovering. I love what you do man please keep pushing forward and being the guy you are .
My favorite episode of '24. Just feels right back in brother's garage with family helping!
Wow, just great with the boys! They will remember that when they get old and smile. These little moments are so precious in everyone's life.
Derek so glad to see you getting Family members to help you out. Family means a lot to a fella, Mine are not so close. The Silverado is one sweet looking unit not too much as far as weight reduction on it. Would like to see a guy get it all together and maybe let one of the boys have it when they get close to the age of getting behind the wheel.
Picked up a GMC pickup recently. The last time I owned one was right before the 1st kid 40 years go. Kids and trucks were not a good fit. Feels great to be back in the saddle again.
That's how I remember North Dakota. No trees. I can't believe that the wind isn't blowing at it's usual 55mph. Nice truck .
I taught Ag in Tioga, ND (next town west of Stanley) and we drove to Minot once a month to see civilization! Ha ha Not much between on either side of the road but wide open space - which kind of grows on ya! People are great in North Dakota!
The state tree up here in ND is a telephone pole...
@@flinty2 Knew a farmer just south of Stanley, and duck and goose hunted his land every fall, was stationed in El Forko Grande, my liver is still recovering.
Great people, didn't take the key out of my pickup for 4 years, someone might need it, they'll bring it back. Woman behind every tree in North Dakota, all 10 of them.
They say in north dokata every pretty girl is behind every tree
When you shut them down and part them on the hill, self tapper a soup can over the tailpipe or a plumbing no hub fitting, Many great memories from the passenger side in the back roads of Southern Virginia, dad made ever trip a great day.
Brought back great memories of an 87 I had back in the 90s. Had a slide on camper that we used often camping with the kids and hunting with the brother in-law.
Derek, you are one of the many reasons why I dropped my cable company and pay for UA-cam Premium instead. You and all the X motertrend guys that are back on YT are far more entertaining than anything on modern cable television. I'm fully disabled now, and I can't even drive anything past my local small town. But back in my prime, my best friends and I were always wrenching on something, and I really miss it a lot. So now I live vicariously through shows like VGG and others like Friburger. Thanks for all you do. Your sense of humor is the greatest ever. Many a late night, I have to be careful not to wake the wife up from laughing so hard! 😂 God bless you, brother. Keep the wrenches spinning, and we'll be here to support you.
At 2:28, a feller can listen to the beautiful call of the Sasquatch, a sound like no other. 🤠
North Dakota doesn't have enough trees for one to live in. Also, North Dakota is too flat.
Derek, I really loved this episode. I myself have 5 brothers and the only thing I love more than turning wrenches is spending time with my brothers and their kids. You guys remind me so much of my own brothers, the humor and the garage hangouts. You guys rule!
Finally! A good ol Revival Roadtrip... this was so much fun! Thank you VGG.
PS.... Who felt a little bummed we didn't get to see em repair the fence?
It's great to see Crang, always a blast seeing the interaction between you guys. Was surprised he was so chatty, I remember the silent Crang of the old days!
Good to see a good old fashion "will it run and drive home" video.
Nice! The original and the best.
Derek, please delve more into your pasture-ized vehicles of your past. What happened with the bonneville? And for all that is holy please do an old land yacht wagon like that gold LTD.
From oregon, thanks so much for everything you and family bring to the world.
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I been watching these "Will it drives" on this channel for several years now, and I think this one is legit my favorite. For some reason, the whole beginning of it - the having to bring out the skidsteer and trailer it and push it awkwardly into an old garage just gives me that feeling of "humble beginnings."
Anyone else feel honored that a guy who has millions of subscribers takes the time to write in the comments ❤
Appreciate ya Kraig
I've been watching VGG since the early days, and seeing these classic garage sessions with family just hits different. Nothing beats seeing that light blue Cheyenne come back to life in the snow. Derek, your videos are pure gold - keep these genuine builds coming!
This was actually top 5 best episodes EVER!!! Freaking amazing stuff and personality
This is exactly what I was thinking. Wrenching while spending time with family in an old garage heated by wood! Simply awesome.
My favorite episode is wen he painted his brothers square body that he showed in this video but this was a great one
In my opinion, one of the best you’ve ever done. You seem more at ease and it was more like old school in a garage, which is cool.
Cool truck. Great episode, thank you. I drove from St. Albert Alberta Canada in March to Washington Iowa in a U-Haul full for 385 cast iron implement seats to sell at auction. I recognized some of the roads you travelled. Brought back some great memories. I powered through in 26 hours on Mars bars and cigarettes LOL! Keep it up. Currently playing with an 86 CJ7 that had the drivetrain rebuilt 25 years ago and it sat empty of any fluids so it took me a month of soaking and turning the motor over a 1/4 turn every day after soaking for two weeks. Removed all factory wiring, added MSD ignition and spark make it happener and she runs really good and making no suspicious noises. Drivetrain test next week.
Man that's a nice truck. Brings back alot of childhood memories riding shotgun with my granddad headed to the lake. He'd pick me up at 5am and i wouldn't get home till after dark. I miss that so much
I wish I had a reminiscent story of one of these great ol' American trucks..
You've made a man who appreciated American classics, into a man who loves these American classics..
All of that to say...
I deeply appreciate these full length videos. The "full" video, of bringing back a wonderful old truck, that deserves a second chance at life, is extremely enjoyable to watch. The longer video, full of both the more mundane, along with the witty, humorous moments, helps a feller to really feel like he's there with you as he watches. It's as if I'm right there with you, during the project.
Thank you Derek.
Watching the video with my new born son, starting his love for cars early. Thank you so much for all the great shows
Getting the skid steer out there, moving cars around, extracting the truck, borrowing another skid steer, getting the truck into the garage, returning borrowed skid steer #2, going back and getting skid steer #1 - that would be a good month's work for me. For you, that was day one.
That was a mighty fine helper on that rear end.Need to give that boy a job.Teach your children teach your children.Everything you can teach them
I had a '74 Cheyenne Super as my first vehicle. Loved that truck. Had twin tanks and I was forever running out of gas. Hey, I was 17...
I can barely tell one end of a truck from another. Always been that way. But I LOVED hanging out with my Dad, Uncle, brother and cousin that were all decent mechanics. I didn't learn much about mechanic-ing but sure learned plenty about everything else. Derek and his brother, some of his kids, hanging out and talking strategy, reminded me strongly of those times. Thank you!
I miss my dad so much. He loved your videos and passed it on to me. Thanks for the great content dad would have loved this one.