Yup every night I put a video on when I go to sleep. Just hate it when he’s taking, what seems like a year on cranking on a stubborn engine that doesn’t want to start. LOL
A whole hour episode. Ain’t nothing better. I love that I can get the same satisfaction out of watching my favorite UA-cam fella wrench when I can’t afford to wrench on something of my own.
Been watching since the channel was new. Was happy 2 c a guy still working on rigs. This channel got me off Xanax. I quit using Xanax and needed something to calm me down during a anxiety attack. I was having a panic attack 1 day and poped on an ol vice grips episode and was laughing in under a min. You impact many lives Derek thank you sir.
You have no idea how much I love seeing you doing something with that truck. That truck used to belong to a good family friend who has since passed away. He's the one that put the new motor in it. He bought it from a guy who saved that and one other truck from going into the crusher. They were already stacked and ready to go in. That's when the guy bought them. The scrap yard even drove them back to his place. As far as the other truck, It was a 69 Chevy k20 that I currently own.
Bro not even going to lie it took me a second to figure out what it was I had to literally put my phone to my face when I was like that's some hillbilly ingenuity there seems like the previous owner that put it on there just had zero fs to give
My buddy in high school had a 77' 3/4 ton 2wd stepside. Had 16.5x10 slot mags and 31' BFG A/T's. We took that truck in places no 2wd should go, We hauled our dirtbikes all over the place with that truck and had a blast with it... good times
I still can't believe this gem was rescued from a scrapyard, unbelievable 🤦♂️ I love that blue, and those blue dash lights compliment it perfectly, they'll look great at night, what a rig 💙
That bright blue carpet actually gives off a sort of luminous effect, brightening the interior. Brightens the doors, too. I like it! It's a really cool contrast with the basic blue of the truck.
They call that electric blue because you're shocked when you see it. It matches the dash and radio lights really well! That is a nice looking truck...well done! 👍😎
I was watching this episode at the gym….. and when he put in the carpet!!!!! I’m telling you I laughed so loud that everyone started looking back at me while I’m on the elliptical machine!!!! And I continue to laugh for a while longer long enough that everyone could have a second look!!!!! Thank you, Derek for brightening up my day with neon blue carpet that I am 100% positive glows in the dark! Love you man!!!
On the seat, find a big section of used denim, stuff it through the hole and spread it out over the foam, then hand stitch it to the rest o the cover - that will save the foam from getting ground away from getting in and out of the truck. :)
Derek, one thing you could've done with that neon beer sign blue carpeting would be to buy a $4 bottle of Rit Dye and put that carpet in a tote of water and dye mix and it comes out whatever color you buy. Pretty neat option, something to keep in mind and it's so simple. I love this truck!
Needed this today, man has the universe been givin a guy a hard time. Love your content brother thank you for your videos they help more than you may realize keep up the great work Derek.
Shits going to hell in a hand basket huh? We are all feeling the same and live in the USA. Can you believe it? 2018-19 Booming Economy n things were going so well. Keep fighting James. Stand up to the universe. This is Your Country Brother.
My kids are constantly asking me "what did you say" as were working on stuff. My wife even caught me saying electrodigcal once and I had to explain. Lol
This is the second video ive watched on this channel ever and this episode had me laughing so hard that I'm pretty sure ill watch until you quit. Thanks sir.
Derek, you NEVER fail to put out high quality content!!! I've gone back to the very beginning (again for the 4th time) and watched the channel evolve as time went by. Not even lying, this is the only channel that I've done this with because the wholesome family values you have, mixed with education, solid one liners and humor, the stories behind the rigs and just bringing us all along for the ride with your family and allowing us to feel like a part of said family. As for the recent issues at your homestead, my faith in humanity has hit absolute ROCK BOTTOM. You definitely took it in stride and like they always say, you can't keep a good man down. Thank you for doing what you do.
Hey Derrick just throw some dirt on that carpet so it doesn't blind you when you get in the truck first thing in the morning. Love your videos your hilarious
Anyone else notice the accessory item on the end of the driver side rear bumper, handy bottle opener. Should come stock with every truck. Great show, thanks for sharing
Wow. That color is crazy. Years ago at work, we got to choose the color of our new company cars. One guy chose medium blue. When it showed up it was Smurf blue. He was razzed endlessly.
I actually like that Electric Blue carpet / Electric Blue gauges combo. Granted, an electric blue dash cover might be too much... lol. Keep up the great work.
My great granddaughter wants a old pickup truck. I want to teach her by watching you and me showing her what she does not understand I'm handicap but with your help we will teach her how.
Derek, you are by far one of the best youtubers. Love the 4 wheel drive content. Between what you choose for projects, the way you walk us through them (informative and hilarious), and your consistent weekly uploads is why i think a lot of us love your channel.
Nice new brand new gauges and redo paint spray and stickers looks tough and American 🎉😂😂❤ Chhevy Heartbeat of America 🇺🇸 👏 😊and the paint spray on the bumper and try with the dent puller
I just love spending time with you every week Derek. Love watching you wrench on cars and learning stuff along the way. Your awesome and I thank you. Have a good weekend my friend and God Bless.
That carpet debacle happened to me once on a 73 Chevy, and believe it or not I rattlecanned that ugly carpet to a much more suitable color! Did not attempt it in one coat; laid it out on the ground and sprayed several mist coats until it was perfect. Never thought it would work, but it did! Since the seat and the floor mats covered most of the carpet, there wasn’t much painted area showing in the end. Give it a whirl if you get tired of the “electricity”.
I lightly rattlecanned the custom black faded old t-shirt stuffed denim 2x6 skillsaw carved lumber seat on my '76 Honda TL125 and It worked so good I am going to do it again next fall.
Thank you for doing this. Seriously, thank you for doing this. Seeing a good old square body with a shop sticker on it can surely help take those that remember a little simpler time, back a bit. Granted I'm on the tail end of that time...but being from a REALLY small town this just has that small town feel to it. Your videos are always great. This one just sent a guy for a long, slow, stroll down memory lane. Outstanding stuff.
Boy it’s hard to believe someone would send a truck like this to the scrap yard, she’s a true survivor square body. Beautiful truck man, I absolutely love your channel
Hey Derek try a deflated basketball shove it in there and use the inflation kit from your truck with the little needle then reinflate it and it will pop out I tried that with my truck it works beautifully! A cheap ball Is less than $10
Hey, Derek. This was a beautiful example of what you do best. Make it functional, then dress it up a little bit. A fella is not talking about perfection here - what you wanted was a nice dependable rig to drive and use and not break down. Beautiful balance of form and function demonstrated by you. I love the way you work logically and seamlessly to achieve your goals -- you are teaching us that it can be done without spending an obscene amount of money. What I see in you is respect -- respect for your cars, your work ethic, and your family. And you do it all without swearing or putting anyone down. We, as students, are learning how to be a better human being from you -- thank you, sir. We ALL appreciate what you do !! Keep on showing your true self -- we love it !!
Absolutely love that ole GMC square body and I’m in love with that blue paint. I just couldn’t do that electric blue carpet. LOL I woulda exchanged it for black carpet and maybe eventually reupholster the seat with black vinyl but that’s just me…The gauges are awesome as well! Much better than the dummy lights.
I will always love the Square Body Chevy's.... Lost mine in a wreck 20+ yrs ago and still dream of having another one. You are a blessed man ... I Love this channel, keep em coming Derek. Thanks for bringing us along with you.
I am right there with you, also lost my last one to a wreck 21 years ago. 84 short bed, 2wd, lowered, cowl hood with a very hot small block. Now on disability for the rest of my life, which means I probably won't ever have the funds to swing another, especially at the current prices.
Nice job. It reminds me of the truck on the TV series "The Fall Guy" that Lee Majors used to drive as Colt Seavers who was a bounty hunter. Seavers's truck was a Rounded-Line 1981 GMC K-2500 Wideside with the Sierra Grande equipment level package. Thanks for the upgrade demostration.
I sit here watching VGG and laugh. It's always a good time to listen to the back stories on the rigs, and follow what they become. I'm not sure if you've named this truck yet Derek, but Electric Blue now seems fitting. Great show!
Mate, your mannerisms and quick wit makes you a cut about the rest! not many youtubers I'll happily sit and watch an hour long video of. Keep em coming
Really enjoyed this video, brought back so many memories. My dad had the exact truck when I was a kid, same color, same wheels. He passed away a few years back, wish I could watch your videos with him I know he’d love them. You have the same eye for what looks good and how a old Chevy should look as he did and he passed on to me…Definitely the perfect rig you got there, looking forward to more videos of it
My dads wasn’t factory color actually painted with metal flake so yeah probably not exact color…but it was the same shade, maybe I shouldn’t have used “exact” lol
@@bullfrog1807 oh nice! I have my dads ole 79 sierra grande still. Been in my life since I was 1 year old. It was the same blue as dereks here (the dash original blue) but i painted it flat black of course years ago when i was 18-20 or whatever. Lovely truck.
@@umakemerandy3669 Awesome….I didn’t get my dads 4x4 but I have is old 72 c10 short bed fleet side. My dad painted it flat black as well, if you ever re-spray your truck look into a product called “hot rod flatz” they make a really dark colored flat black that really makes a flat paint look legit
Laughed quite a bit on this one! Really enjoyed it. I think a feller missed an opportunity to install an underbody neon blue light kit to match that carpet! All kiddin' aside, great vid Derek. The wife approves, she says she'd drive that to town any time.
I just want to say I love the content of this channel. Started watching with my son last summer, probably watched every video 2.5, maybe 3 times. Also my dad enjoys them just as much. Entertainment for three generations of my Canadian family.
I rebuilt the leaf springs and frame and pumpkin of my 2004 eff two fiddy after watching your demo of how to do it. Just a little tssssst tsst tsssst here and there. Looks factree.
The truck's look'n pretty good but you gotta do something with that seat. Maybe just cover it with a parts store cover. It'll really finish the interior. Thanks for another great video. Can't wait to find out what's making all that background noise.
That is a fine looking machine. I think the special "Electric Blue" carpet, fits right in when you have the lights and radio on, because when those light up they are the same color. I was a little sad to see that you didn't stretch some of that vinyl looking leather over the dash board. Since you had it out, gluing down some half inch foam and stretching the vinyl over would have made it look way more newerish. Lots of fun in this episode and can't wait to see more.
You helped me through a really tough time. ..because you make me laugh..I so appreciate that in you...Whoever raised you Mr. Beri did a fine job... and, you're doing a fine job with your boys. You have been so blessed... so blessed...pause once in a while to thank God for your so many blessings.. and stay humble it looks good on you.
I'm liking what you have going on with the 4-wheel drive. I also like the blue. It reminds me of a rig my dad had when I was younger. He bought it brand new back then.
I love that truck! I once had a 76' short bed, 3 speed and I hated to see it go, but I had to trade it for something more practical for a family ride. I didn't have the cash for a down payment back then, I regretted trading it from day one
Love the content and the truck Derek, and I gotta say I can't speak for anyone else but I'd love to see more on the 83 Cenex truck. By far one of my most favorite episodes of yours, keep it up you're doing awesome!
Love this truck!! You did a great job on the stickers. If you're ever in the mood for adventure you could use dish washing liquid and and water. That'll give you a little open time on those sticker if you will. Let you move around a little!
Took a guy quite a few days to watch this because a guy is workin 13.5 hour days right now. The whole time you were adding those decals I was thinkn, man I'd put the tips of those pin stripes right on the body line, but when I saw it done I saw your reasoning. Looks great. Can't wait for the next. Keep wrenchin, makes a guy like me keep wrenchin too.
I would've loved to have that kit on my old '78 Chevy truck I used to have! Really cool setup. Really cool truck derrick! U can't beat an old Chevy or GMC truck!
I had to get my brakes checked today. I actually caught myself telling the guy to "put his peepers on it". ROFL! I'm a disabled Nana but I sure do appreciate me some VGG. I had a Chevy S10 in college that was the same color blue as this rig. It was called Aspen blue.
Thanks for the vid. Love a modern service box put on this unit. Also if you were gonna use this truck I'd put dynomat or whatever brand in the doors,fllors,firewall - helps keep the noise down. I did it in a mid 2000s truck and it made a big difference like closing the doors made it feel solid, less noise on the road, etc. However, you have a ton of projects so unless your using this truck alot then it might not be worth it. Thanks again for the vid.
That is a nice Truck mate. The colour is perfect for it. It looks amazing with chrome rims and bigger tyres with white letters. Definitely a good daily driver. I'd definitely make this my personal vehicle.
Hey brother I’m just a Maui man dreaming of a 50 or 60 era cars. Absolutely love your channel. Hope you never stop. Amen brother and please say hi to the kids from Hawaii. ALOHA
I had an older 4x4 truck many years ago…it had those same aluminum slotted mag wheels. It’s my favorite look on a truck! This sure brings back memories…and boy do I want that truck back again! Love the shows! Keep them coming, and thank you! I found your channel through a Model A group that linked to your Model A journey across the states (I still have the A) - best link I’ve come across in quite a while, and now I’m hooked!
🎉 you are absolutely right Derek the carpet color is just not fit in the truck color combinations. It is so bright that you can make your truck a dome light delete😊
Anyone else keeps going back to watch old videos? Derek is such a genuine down to earth guy. He deserves all the best
Yup every night I put a video on when I go to sleep. Just hate it when he’s taking, what seems like a year on cranking on a stubborn engine that doesn’t want to start. LOL
A whole hour episode. Ain’t nothing better. I love that I can get the same satisfaction out of watching my favorite UA-cam fella wrench when I can’t afford to wrench on something of my own.
Luckily I have a couple I’m working on right now, but I would rather watch Derrik lol 😂
Thanks, about the same here,,,,,,
@@jessecordell1313 it’s always better sometimes just to watch someone else… lol
Agreed
Id watch 2 hours with no problem
Been watching since the channel was new. Was happy 2 c a guy still working on rigs. This channel got me off Xanax. I quit using Xanax and needed something to calm me down during a anxiety attack. I was having a panic attack 1 day and poped on an ol vice grips episode and was laughing in under a min. You impact many lives Derek thank you sir.
I too, am off my bipolar medication because of VGG
You have no idea how much I love seeing you doing something with that truck. That truck used to belong to a good family friend who has since passed away. He's the one that put the new motor in it. He bought it from a guy who saved that and one other truck from going into the crusher. They were already stacked and ready to go in. That's when the guy bought them. The scrap yard even drove them back to his place. As far as the other truck, It was a 69 Chevy k20 that I currently own.
"I'm gonna completely rebuild that."
Every time. It gets me every single time.
Lost the receipt though.... 🤣
Tsst tssst 👍👍🤣
That's my plans with the 300 kagillion projects
no need to rust proof.
Tssss 🤙🏼
Anyone else notice the beer bottle opener on the captains side rear bumper? Lmao!!! That's American engineering at its finest right there.
He doesn’t need a bottle opener.
Bro not even going to lie it took me a second to figure out what it was I had to literally put my phone to my face when I was like that's some hillbilly ingenuity there seems like the previous owner that put it on there just had zero fs to give
@willywonka3409 I use a lighter if I don't have a bottle opener but you're right, you don't need a bottle opener for black velvet lol
L O L factree
I bleve that's a cold snack opener fella.
I love those old GMC pickups. I especially love the step-sides. Very nice looking additions you made to this one Derek!!!! Cheers bro!!!!
T-Roy! Glad to see you on this channel! I’ve watched your stuff for a while!!
My buddy in high school had a 77' 3/4 ton 2wd stepside. Had 16.5x10 slot mags and 31' BFG A/T's. We took that truck in places no 2wd should go, We hauled our dirtbikes all over the place with that truck and had a blast with it... good times
@@dadofsevendoesitall9341 I love watching Derek do miracles with vehicles. It gets my mind off of food for a while and Derek is funny! LOL
Best of both worlds a feller can get with comedy and car restoration 😂
I still can't believe this gem was rescued from a scrapyard, unbelievable 🤦♂️ I love that blue, and those blue dash lights compliment it perfectly, they'll look great at night, what a rig 💙
ugliest damn color of blue carpet
Is there another video of the rescue?
@@carolinacatsfish497 it matches the blue gauges color!
That bright blue carpet actually gives off a sort of luminous effect, brightening the interior. Brightens the doors, too. I like it! It's a really cool contrast with the basic blue of the truck.
I dig it.
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They call that electric blue because you're shocked when you see it. It matches the dash and radio lights really well! That is a nice looking truck...well done! 👍😎
I was thinking the same
I was watching this episode at the gym….. and when he put in the carpet!!!!! I’m telling you I laughed so loud that everyone started looking back at me while I’m on the elliptical machine!!!! And I continue to laugh for a while longer long enough that everyone could have a second look!!!!! Thank you, Derek for brightening up my day with neon blue carpet that I am 100% positive glows in the dark! Love you man!!!
On the seat, find a big section of used denim, stuff it through the hole and spread it out over the foam, then hand stitch it to the rest o the cover - that will save the foam from getting ground away from getting in and out of the truck. :)
That would definitely bring it right back around.
how about glue down the old denim
how about a Blue blanket seat cover?
DONT CUT OUT THE DASH in first 4 minutes gave me so much laughter, thanks for sharing and what you do. I love Tennessee too 🏡
I love how calm and collected he is at all times. I need to adopt that mentality in my own life.
To be fair, he ALMOST got a little antsy while chastising those who cut up the square body dashes to fit "modern" radios.
I use a toilet plunger sometimes, itvworks mostly!😮 they have differant sizes😊 bought my last one for one dollor❤
Derek, one thing you could've done with that neon beer sign blue carpeting would be to buy a $4 bottle of Rit Dye and put that carpet in a tote of water and dye mix and it comes out whatever color you buy. Pretty neat option, something to keep in mind and it's so simple. I love this truck!
That blue though!!!! LMAO - It's RIGHT UP IN YOUR TEETH!!!
@@troysgarage Well, it's bowling alley blue.
That’s a powerful bright blue right there, and I ain’t kiddin’ ya, neither.
Still, it’s about a 96.82368543% improvement on the old rig. Perfect.
You said it man......IIIIIIII like it!
Needed this today, man has the universe been givin a guy a hard time. Love your content brother thank you for your videos they help more than you may realize keep up the great work Derek.
Shits going to hell in a hand basket huh? We are all feeling the same and live in the USA. Can you believe it? 2018-19 Booming Economy n things were going so well. Keep fighting James. Stand up to the universe. This is Your Country Brother.
Amen, feller!
When it suits You, it's Done! Great Dash treatment. About that Oil Pressure..........................
I love how everyone has adopted Derek's way of communicating lol, great episode!
My kids are constantly asking me "what did you say" as were working on stuff. My wife even caught me saying electrodigcal once and I had to explain. Lol
That's going to happen after watching videos about 164001 times
This is an absolute gorgeous truck. A fella and his felette have dreams about building something this nice. One day.
Sorry to hear what happened Derek. Hope everything is ok. Love your channel
What happened?
@@xtr3m3fLx Apparently some asshole stole some stuff from his property.
@@xtr3m3fLx someone robbed his shop while him and his family were gone
@@xtr3m3fLx someone has apparently been on his property looking at the vehicles and has stolen parts.
@@jeremyscaggs7315 WHAT?!?! What a fricken POS! That stings man, what a bummer. 😡
This is the second video ive watched on this channel ever and this episode had me laughing so hard that I'm pretty sure ill watch until you quit. Thanks sir.
These big episodes must be a huge pain to edit so I figured I’d take a second to say how much I appreciate them also they go right up on the big tv
I’m impressed with the bottle opener on the bumper. A true going to town rig
I saw that too!
And oh yeah, nice work Derrick!
Caught that right away 😂😂
Derek, you NEVER fail to put out high quality content!!! I've gone back to the very beginning (again for the 4th time) and watched the channel evolve as time went by. Not even lying, this is the only channel that I've done this with because the wholesome family values you have, mixed with education, solid one liners and humor, the stories behind the rigs and just bringing us all along for the ride with your family and allowing us to feel like a part of said family. As for the recent issues at your homestead, my faith in humanity has hit absolute ROCK BOTTOM. You definitely took it in stride and like they always say, you can't keep a good man down. Thank you for doing what you do.
Hey Derrick just throw some dirt on that carpet so it doesn't blind you when you get in the truck first thing in the morning. Love your videos your hilarious
Thank-you VGG for providing such wholesome entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. We love it !!
I appreciate how you talk about saving money in your videos. You make it realistic and enjoyable to watch
Anyone else notice the accessory item on the end of the driver side rear bumper, handy bottle opener. Should come stock with every truck.
Great show, thanks for sharing
I don't avoid 'doesn't run' ads so much any more thanks to your tutelage. There's some real go-to-town potential out there.
Wow. That color is crazy.
Years ago at work, we got to choose the color of our new company cars. One guy chose medium blue. When it showed up it was Smurf blue. He was razzed endlessly.
I actually like that Electric Blue carpet / Electric Blue gauges combo. Granted, an electric blue dash cover might be too much... lol. Keep up the great work.
I think he actually wanted the electric blue carpet anyway. It does go well with the lighted electrodigical components.
im mean ya if a guys a secret elton john fan sure that colors fine!
@@justaguyinagaragewithasign3244 Hey, that feller made some _fine_ music, back in the day. Don't matter that he's fruitier than a bad gift basket.
This is got to be my favorite style of Chevy & GMC Trucks!
Also that Blue is sweet!
My great granddaughter wants a old pickup truck. I want to teach her by watching you and me showing her what she does not understand I'm handicap but with your help we will teach her how.
Sweet
Derek, you are by far one of the best youtubers. Love the 4 wheel drive content. Between what you choose for projects, the way you walk us through them (informative and hilarious), and your consistent weekly uploads is why i think a lot of us love your channel.
Got all choked up and teary eyed looking at that masterpiece. If I could get a truck like that, life would be good!
I freakin love this channel. Derrick and is humor gets me every damn time
Nice new brand new gauges and redo paint spray and stickers looks tough and American 🎉😂😂❤ Chhevy Heartbeat of America 🇺🇸 👏 😊and the paint spray on the bumper and try with the dent puller
After telling my wife about your videos she asked to watch one with me, now she’s as hooked as I am lol. Videos are great, love the content!
She's a keeper!!
Best way to spend your Friday evenings w/feller and fellet friends.
I agree
Agreed 👍
Truth!
Truer words have never been spoken
.....and a cold snack .
I just love spending time with you every week Derek. Love watching you wrench on cars and learning stuff along the way. Your awesome and I thank you. Have a good weekend my friend and God Bless.
Those dials are legit and the supplier programming them to show VGG on start up was a really classy touch.
That carpet debacle happened to me once on a 73 Chevy, and believe it or not I rattlecanned that ugly carpet to a much more suitable color! Did not attempt it in one coat; laid it out on the ground and sprayed several mist coats until it was perfect. Never thought it would work, but it did! Since the seat and the floor mats covered most of the carpet, there wasn’t much painted area showing in the end. Give it a whirl if you get tired of the “electricity”.
Rattle canned more carpets than I care to remember. Like you say, multiple light coats are the best way
I lightly rattlecanned the custom black faded old t-shirt stuffed denim 2x6 skillsaw carved lumber seat on my '76 Honda TL125 and It worked so good I am going to do it again next fall.
Thank you for doing this. Seriously, thank you for doing this. Seeing a good old square body with a shop sticker on it can surely help take those that remember a little simpler time, back a bit. Granted I'm on the tail end of that time...but being from a REALLY small town this just has that small town feel to it. Your videos are always great. This one just sent a guy for a long, slow, stroll down memory lane. Outstanding stuff.
I love your channel and your personality. You have me laughing like a 2-year-old half the time. Your content is just amazing!!!!
Boy it’s hard to believe someone would send a truck like this to the scrap yard, she’s a true survivor square body. Beautiful truck man, I absolutely love your channel
Hey Derek try a deflated basketball shove it in there and use the inflation kit from your truck with the little needle then reinflate it and it will pop out I tried that with my truck it works beautifully! A cheap ball Is less than $10
Hey, Derek. This was a beautiful example of what you do best. Make it functional, then dress it up a little bit. A fella is not talking about perfection here - what you wanted was a nice dependable rig to drive and use and not break down. Beautiful balance of form and function demonstrated by you. I love the way you work logically and seamlessly to achieve your goals -- you are teaching us that it can be done without spending an obscene amount of money. What I see in you is respect -- respect for your cars, your work ethic, and your family. And you do it all without swearing or putting anyone down. We, as students, are learning how to be a better human being from you -- thank you, sir. We ALL appreciate what you do !! Keep on showing your true self -- we love it !!
You should hear him at the bar!😂
Drummer exactly what you said. Except add in respect for country and those that risk their lives for it.
Couldn’t have said it better myself! He’s awesome
Absolutely love that ole GMC square body and I’m in love with that blue paint. I just couldn’t do that electric blue carpet. LOL I woulda exchanged it for black carpet and maybe eventually reupholster the seat with black vinyl but that’s just me…The gauges are awesome as well! Much better than the dummy lights.
The carpet looks like it belongs in the hull of a '70s fiberglass boat lol
@@adammccormick2257 oh yahhj
This truck is absolutely amazing! Looks so cool!! Nice job!
I will always love the Square Body Chevy's.... Lost mine in a wreck 20+ yrs ago and still dream of having another one.
You are a blessed man ... I Love this channel, keep em coming Derek. Thanks for bringing us along with you.
I am right there with you, also lost my last one to a wreck 21 years ago. 84 short bed, 2wd, lowered, cowl hood with a very hot small block. Now on disability for the rest of my life, which means I probably won't ever have the funds to swing another, especially at the current prices.
I like how you'll probably beat the hell out of this truck, but still took the time to do it up nice and respect it. Big props.
She might have some scratches and a few dents, but thats still a damn good looking truck with the wheel and tire package!
Nice job. It reminds me of the truck on the TV series "The Fall Guy" that Lee Majors used to drive as Colt Seavers who was a bounty hunter. Seavers's truck was a Rounded-Line 1981 GMC K-2500 Wideside with the Sierra Grande equipment level package. Thanks for the upgrade demostration.
What I love about Derek is that he shows the perfect mix of doing work on camera, and showing us some work he did off camera. Keep it up Derek!
I sit here watching VGG and laugh. It's always a good time to listen to the back stories on the rigs, and follow what they become. I'm not sure if you've named this truck yet Derek, but Electric Blue now seems fitting. Great show!
Gotta love the ol’ square body. Grew up in one of these trucks. Still drivin’ a Chevy but this style is still my fav
Mate, your mannerisms and quick wit makes you a cut about the rest! not many youtubers I'll happily sit and watch an hour long video of. Keep em coming
I remember watching the first video when you got it. Still happy it was saved from being crushed too nice of a truck for that
Really enjoyed this video, brought back so many memories. My dad had the exact truck when I was a kid, same color, same wheels. He passed away a few years back, wish I could watch your videos with him I know he’d love them. You have the same eye for what looks good and how a old Chevy should look as he did and he passed on to me…Definitely the perfect rig you got there, looking forward to more videos of it
I dont think it was this EXACT color, cause this doesnt look stock. Probably was the color.of the dash, little lighter blue.
My dads wasn’t factory color actually painted with metal flake so yeah probably not exact color…but it was the same shade, maybe I shouldn’t have used “exact” lol
@@bullfrog1807 oh nice! I have my dads ole 79 sierra grande still. Been in my life since I was 1 year old. It was the same blue as dereks here (the dash original blue) but i painted it flat black of course years ago when i was 18-20 or whatever. Lovely truck.
@@umakemerandy3669 Awesome….I didn’t get my dads 4x4 but I have is old 72 c10 short bed fleet side. My dad painted it flat black as well, if you ever re-spray your truck look into a product called “hot rod flatz” they make a really dark colored flat black that really makes a flat paint look legit
I actually like that two tone blue interior especially on the doors. The carpet picks up the blue guages. Great job
Yea but the seat ruins it seat needs to be blue too
Really Appreciate all of your tips especially on the way you do the carpet
Thanx for sharing this with us
Have a Great Day 👍
Laughed quite a bit on this one! Really enjoyed it. I think a feller missed an opportunity to install an underbody neon blue light kit to match that carpet! All kiddin' aside, great vid Derek. The wife approves, she says she'd drive that to town any time.
That steering wheel looks like a 90s flavor . Thanks again for the great content !
It's also a Chevy wheel.
That's one of my favorite vehicles that you own. I would love to have one just like it.
Love Square bodies. Getting hard to find anymore
I just want to say I love the content of this channel. Started watching with my son last summer, probably watched every video 2.5, maybe 3 times. Also my dad enjoys them just as much. Entertainment for three generations of my Canadian family.
This is such a great lookin pick up. One of my favorite body styles of all. I’d love to have this!
What a great old truck, I think you should name it "Electric Blue".
Cheers from Tokyo!
Looks great Derek, those gauges are so nice! Maybe toss a blue cover over the seat and your set! Turning into a nice ol going to town rig!!!
I rebuilt the leaf springs and frame and pumpkin of my 2004 eff two fiddy after watching your demo of how to do it. Just a little tssssst tsst tsssst here and there. Looks factree.
The truck's look'n pretty good but you gotta do something with that seat. Maybe just cover it with a parts store cover. It'll really finish the interior.
Thanks for another great video. Can't wait to find out what's making all that background noise.
I like the continuous improvements over time to the various rigs. Great content while I am sipping on a wobble pop!
That is a fine looking machine. I think the special "Electric Blue" carpet, fits right in when you have the lights and radio on, because when those light up they are the same color. I was a little sad to see that you didn't stretch some of that vinyl looking leather over the dash board. Since you had it out, gluing down some half inch foam and stretching the vinyl over would have made it look way more newerish. Lots of fun in this episode and can't wait to see more.
You helped me through a really tough time. ..because you make me laugh..I so appreciate that in you...Whoever raised you Mr. Beri did a fine job... and, you're doing a fine job with your boys. You have been so blessed... so blessed...pause once in a while to thank God for your so many blessings.. and stay humble it looks good on you.
I definitely think this is great! The carpet IS a bit much, but I have to say, I love my blue GMC 3/4 ton truck! It's a 100 footer!
I'm liking what you have going on with the 4-wheel drive. I also like the blue. It reminds me of a rig my dad had when I was younger. He bought it brand new back then.
Derek it's your "well help me understand's" that keep me laughing and watching much love to you and the family, thanks for the great content.
This is a very nice truck. I love the color, and "I'll be Dipped"! What a great "go to town" truck and many other duties... Thanks for sharing.
I love that truck! I once had a 76' short bed, 3 speed and I hated to see it go, but I had to trade it for something more practical for a family ride. I didn't have the cash for a down payment back then, I regretted trading it from day one
Fine job there bud. Nice to live vicariously through your vids when i'm taking a break from my own rusty junk🙂
Love the content and the truck Derek, and I gotta say I can't speak for anyone else but I'd love to see more on the 83 Cenex truck. By far one of my most favorite episodes of yours, keep it up you're doing awesome!
Kept telling myself… it’s not that bad of a blue… nope you’re right it’s a bright blue. Enjoying the videos!
Is just me or dies when vgg post it’s like the best part of the day
Love this truck!! You did a great job on the stickers. If you're ever in the mood for adventure you could use dish washing liquid and and water. That'll give you a little open time on those sticker if you will. Let you move around a little!
So cool seeing you do some restomod style work! The gauges were awesome! Keep up the great work Derek!
Took a guy quite a few days to watch this because a guy is workin 13.5 hour days right now. The whole time you were adding those decals I was thinkn, man I'd put the tips of those pin stripes right on the body line, but when I saw it done I saw your reasoning. Looks great. Can't wait for the next. Keep wrenchin, makes a guy like me keep wrenchin too.
That dash looks cool now! Always get a good laugh from You Derick on Your comments !
Awesome video Derek, the truck is going to look great to take to town.
I absolutely love your content dude. When you hammer on things and holler it always catches me off guard and I just sit there and laugh.
I would've loved to have that kit on my old '78 Chevy truck I used to have! Really cool setup. Really cool truck derrick! U can't beat an old Chevy or GMC truck!
I had to get my brakes checked today. I actually caught myself telling the guy to "put his peepers on it". ROFL! I'm a disabled Nana but I sure do appreciate me some VGG. I had a Chevy S10 in college that was the same color blue as this rig. It was called Aspen blue.
I'm slowly converting some of my lingo to dereks.
It's definitely catchy
I point with five fingers now.
Thanks for the vid. Love a modern service box put on this unit. Also if you were gonna use this truck I'd put dynomat or whatever brand in the doors,fllors,firewall - helps keep the noise down. I did it in a mid 2000s truck and it made a big difference like closing the doors made it feel solid, less noise on the road, etc. However, you have a ton of projects so unless your using this truck alot then it might not be worth it. Thanks again for the vid.
That is a nice Truck mate. The colour is perfect for it. It looks amazing with chrome rims and bigger tyres with white letters. Definitely a good daily driver. I'd definitely make this my personal vehicle.
Hey brother
I’m just a Maui man dreaming of a 50 or 60 era cars. Absolutely love your channel. Hope you never stop. Amen brother and please say hi to the kids from Hawaii. ALOHA
Bigger tires definitely look better to me On this truck love it Derek @Vice Grip Garage
That vice grip garage scroll is the coolest thing anybody has ever seen in life
I had an older 4x4 truck many years ago…it had those same aluminum slotted mag wheels. It’s my favorite look on a truck! This sure brings back memories…and boy do I want that truck back again!
Love the shows! Keep them coming, and thank you! I found your channel through a Model A group that linked to your Model A journey across the states (I still have the A) - best link I’ve come across in quite a while, and now I’m hooked!
🎉 you are absolutely right Derek the carpet color is just not fit in the truck color combinations. It is so bright that you can make your truck a dome light delete😊