454 Chevrolet/GMC Suburban Preview & Cleanup - Vice Grip Garage EP11
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- A little preview of the 1986 Suburban I just picked up. I'll clean it up a little bit and most likely just flip this truck (or should I?) - its in GOOOD shape for the year!
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A guy was skinnier than a beanpole in a drought, and I ain't kidding ya!
I love how in your early videos. It's just you. There was some showing of VGG. But these early days is just Derek. Talking....
But soon IN A FEW MORE EPISODES....A GUY GOTTA HAVE SOME COLD ONES AND GIVE IT THE ONIONS !!!
THATS THE VGG DEREK
And I mean that it the most respectful way
Yeah, season one he was still finding himself.
I had me a 454 dually took the wife and kids to Disney land...27 tanks of fuel from Canada,2500 miles round trip.Almost lost the camper in San Francisco when the camper hold down broke on one those hills.starter got heat soak in the middle of no where had to pour American beer on it to get it to start...oh ...lost spark some in Oregon got a used module in a wrecking yard.The trip before this one a volcano blew up and I Was stuck in Washington for days
You gotta carry a video camera machine my friend! Sounds like you find yourself some pretty amazing journeys 🤘😂. I like those "dooley's" a lot!
I took an 03 F150 from Amarillo to the coast of Oregon last year. Just a 4.6 with 2wheel drive. Went no slower than 60 mph and topped went as fast as 90 mph uphill in the Rockies. All it cost me was a turn signal. She finally got snagged by a mud pit last month. 267k miles and the motor is still golden. Just needs... Lets be honest, a whole new cab and a tranny. The motor still has 120k miles minimum before a rebuild.
Gotta love an old reliable truck.
Sounds like the motor did good tho
Sounds like a National Lampoon vacation movie.
1973 my dad did that! 454 quad cab not the dually / he borrowed a massive camper/ it pulled great/pa to fla ! Used a aaa triptik He threw it out the window in DC
Our family owned a 76 GMC 4x4 Suburban back when new. 400 small block, 4 barrel, even managed to get 10 mpg on the highway.
Nice! Great rigs. Used to bounce around in the back of one too. Two tone brown.
My dad had an '86 suburban he bought from some kid on a farm. It was dark & light blue, lifted with huge tires, and had fuzzy blue interior. I remember the time we took if off roading at my uncle's property. Eventually he painted it white, then sold it off. This video brought me back to those days, thank you! 👍
Best rigs ever up to the 2000 model year.love your show never seen anyone grow so fast on YT.
My BB ran great in the heat or the cold.
The only problem I had when I had my Suburban was keepin transmissions in it.
I went through 7 of them before I stopped and pulled the motor out and tore it down.
That engine was absolutely clean. It looked brand new inside.
Then I sold the engine and Suburban to a buddy that put the engine in a jet boat that is still goin to this day with no problems.
And that was back in 2008.
I wish I had never sold that engine or Suburban.
Beautiful Burban man. I have always loved these 80’s Burbans. I miss mine...
Same,dad purchased a 77 brandnew never took it out of garage, only drove for church on sundays had 25k miles on her, I sold it after he died in 05.
I miss everything about the 80's. I don't know if I could survive it twice.
Dude, your dry sense of humor is money!! Good stuff.
Sahara desert humor
I power washed my S-10 and ended up with crazy wiper action, cost me a good wad to learn electronics are anti -water. Never power washed under the hood again. Bought it new in 1992 s-10 4X4 extended cab 4.3 liter V-6. Still an awesome Chevy never anything but GM in 74 years.enjoy your channel.
So much room for activities! Amazing for camping trips with the family.
Boats and hos too
For engine bays, I've got the engine warm, covered the electronicals and gave it a good soaking of simple green (degreaser) followed up with some armor all tire foam right over the simple green with pretty good success. Let the foam work a few minutes before spraying off.
We had a 84 3/4 ton 4x4 growing up in the 80’s , we loved old blue. We lived in Michigan the old burb was a beast in the snow. Also built in Flint Michigan 👍🏼
I probably mentioned before that my previous truck (pre 2003 RAM TD Crew Cab long bed) was an '88 GMC Suburban all tricked out. Got it in '93 with 98K miles on it and put 362,000+ on the original 350. Sold it for $1200 in 2010 to a guy who promptly rebuilt the engine and is still driving it today. Tough trucks and so much fun with that one.
I had a 81 Chevy Suburban.
That one reminds me of mine.
Looked exactly like mine.
Loved it.
I wish I still had it.
Bad thing is I couldn't keep transmissions in it.
They kept blowing up.
I want a 4x4 one now.
Derek, thank you for being you. your the man!!!!! going to the top!!!
Quick tip.... black magic Bleche-wite tire cleaner is one of the best engine degreasers there is. Leaves the factory grease pin marks and such so it really looks showroom new when done.
They always where good quality 'family' vehicles! Carry lots of groceries, lots of seats for the kids, built heavy duty for protection in accidents, and a good sized tank for fuel and the power for towing! Thanks for the video!
This was my first truck. Just lifted, and 1991 with tbi and captain's seats. Monster!
I've got me an '87 Chevy Suburban. Daily drove the thing for years, though it's more or less off the road at this point waiting on a crate engine. Worked hard her whole life, time for a rest. Awesome rig, I love it, wisg mine was a 454, only working with a 350, but still she goes good enough for me
I always loved those square body suburbans especially with the barn doors .
great rigs for sure
HAHAHA...This guy is the best stand-up comedy act I've seen in a long time! He's got my sub!
Having one of those suburbans would be a given in my book since they really are so reliable
I’m planning on buying one next month once I have that cash ready
I had a 76 with 454 real gas hog. It wouldn't pass CA smog check so I ran it on propane. Was great, with two 20 gal tanks under and 80 gal in the pick up bed. Engine was bored 60 over, RV cam and Thorley headers .
A fan of the obscure old hats
My top shelf hats, have 50+
You pack a lot of entertainment and know how into a 9 minute video . Also , my favorite era Suburban . Thanks , 2nd watching
From nearly 2 years back.....you can see Derek being more "Derek" here, and not having fully grown into the semi-caricature he's become today, and I mean that in a very positive way.
Just finished the "Elite" video, my favorite yet. Keep up this amazing work, VGG. I saw a big 2 door Thunderbird here in Ky, probably late 70's, and thought, "Here's a job for VGG!!!" Pretty sure it's been sitting long enough (about 20 years?)
If you compare Derek of back then with Derek 2020 you can see that since then he developed his UA-cam persona we know now.
And He's eating better too...
That paint came out pretty good After the wash @ViceGripGarage
Love your application of the de greaser nearly choked on my coffee but your a legend Derek ,love your channel .
Nice Sub, those things are cool. Just bought an 89 and love it!
Easy diy engine cleaner recipe. In a bucket, mix four cups vinegar, 1/4 cup dish wash liquid, fill remainder of bucket with warm water. Apply with a spray bottle or by hand with a wash rag, or both. Use a toothbrush and hairbrush to scrub and loosen dirt. Cheaper, eco friendly and does a better job than store bought sprays. Also won't hurt paint or clear coat.
I love your usual funny humor but this slightly more serious videos are nice to listen to
Just picked up a 1986 Winnebago Chieftain with a 454! I knew when I got home I had to search for VGG 454... lo and behold!
Mine's got 50k miles and I'm pretty excited to have my first carbeurated vehicle... let alone a big ol' 7.4l v8!
Beautiful truck please show us more. Love to see what magic you can do.
I use those lawn and leaf bags for emergency rain coats on the side of the road.
Nice Burban. I've been driving burbans for years as my dad has been buying them for years as have I for years as well.
I've wanted a square body for a few years but was waiting for a reasonable one with a rear hatch,roll up windows and a small block and in July I bought a straight bodied 88 with a 350,my hatch and roll up manual windows for a grand.
I now have 4 burbans to drive, the 88,96,03 and 2010 as well as my 69 3 door with a hatch project.
Wow this must be one of the first episodes its great love that 454
Where's the rest of the videos for this Suburban?? Looks like a guy's hooked now! Thanks!
Like how you kept yourself from falling off that wet bumper!!! Good reflexes for a 6 ft 72 in. Sasquatch!!!!
Fantastic shape man. That is good even by southern standards.
She was a gem, miss it badly.
No kidding. Used to see them like that in the 90s. She had to be garage kept.
@@ViceGripGarage what happened to the big rig, never got that polishing did she
i might have to put in a refund request on the sub from youtube hahah
these suburbans were stout for sure.. my dad had one and he had so many tools in the back all over the place, plus pulled trailers full of washer and dryers all over the state.
Looks like the perfekt first car! I mean it got SPACE back there, familie trip ready!
love it! had a 1990 wife sold it! never forget or really forgave!
You sold your 1990 wife? How much did you get? Mines a 92 model
Same here had a 89 bought it for 1200 from the USAF lemon lot,when I was in Iraq the now x wife sold it I was so bummed great vehicle..
'Wives' are junk models. They leak pretty much every month, they're ALWAYS breaking down on you, and they're always letting other guys take them for a spin.
I'm so thankful I learned this at a young age before I had a chance at buying one.
@@psygn0sis 🤣🤣🤣
I became a member of this channel. Love the content, it always cheers me up. Thanks Derek. 👍
Weird! One of these came by my shop a few weeks back completely void of badges or decals of any sort and i couldn't tell what it was. These things are absolute units - the full size back door is so outrageously cool.
Looks like clear coat peaking off nice suburban. I have a 1997 1/2 ton from father in law ,no rust like new love in old trucks they never die.
Yeah, late 80s and early 90s notoriously lost their clear early
Exhaust sounds bad ass at 5:05 bouncing off that passing vehicle!
I've liked the design of the Suburban in the 80's., btw hello fellow Minnesotan, my home state I miss.
I have a 88 sub . Been restoring and fixing stuff on it for years now. Headers, exhaust,fuel pump,fuel filter,rebuilt carb,window regulators,too much to include . Need some good interior panels and seats
I've got a 96 Suburban , bought from original owner , 454 big block 4x4 . It's got 148,000 mi . now . Still runs great ! I've had it 4 yrs . I pull my cargo camper with it . 20 ft . This truck always pulled a 28 ft. Airstream until I bought it . Think I'll keep her . And gas milage ? WHO CARES ! They dont make em like this anymore !
Your good friend Vinny in good old Fla.
Howdy Neighbor, just been binge watching your channel and love all the old steel you are saving. Keeper going Neighbor.
That is a truck I have always wanted!! I love those old square body suburbans!!
Cause of watching you the past year I will get me a project car or truck . Nothing to shinny lol that scares me
Very nice suburban my friend had one just like the one you got it ran really good. Your buddy ben Brown frome Cincinnati Ohio
The old 3/4 ton GMC 4x4 I called Gurdie the sled hauling truck with deck on the box 4 speed locking hubs miss that old truck
I love the jedi knight techniques with the spray cans degreasing the engine!...... 😀
Gotta get every angle ya know
My first vehicle was a 3/4 ton 4WD 1980 Chevy suburban. You know what that meant? Yep, no catalytic converter. I could burn leaded fuel while it was still available. Bought it with a blown 400 CU small block, replaced that with a rebuilt 350. Best fuel economy I ever had with it was about 11 miles to the gallon. Had 7 1/2 foot Meyers power angler snow plow on it. Had to get rid of it because I could never keep up with the maintenance, and it was rusting out.
sounded like a good old rig
Bro I just want to say I love watching you my wife tickled when I watch you so keep on doing it I'm a follower thank you so much
I had a buddy with that exact truck except it had an ungodly roof rack on it. The right rear corner was smashed and tucked under. We used my truck and a tow rope to pull the dent out. Good as new.
great body work
My mate ran a 74 Vette with a stroked 454 I think it was 7.9?! With sidepipes and the roof down you couldn’t hear yourself think, it was fantastic!!
Hello Dark Derek that was funny man you talking about the bows for the ruff r u Suburban are made Hollywood doing Michigan. hahaha😛😛
I have a 86 suburban half ton but I love those barn doors
my '88 has been starting every time I've started it all winter so far. granted Ive avoided the super cold days. I had a block heater installed just in case.
This is what i'm working on right now, 84 GMC Suburban 4WD , 3/4 ton, 350 with a 4 speed.
Whenever I use my local dollar wash, the first thing I do is take the water gun and spray the brush out really good from multiple angles. I know it's not perfect, but I've never noticed a scratch after a washing.
The 3rd, or 4th, vehicle I bought was a '74 Suburban. It had a 350 in it and the gas mileage was awesome. Could literally watch the gauge drop whenever I took it downtown.
I saw one, similar to the one you show here. It was sitting next to a wooded area at a farm implement place in Southern Indiana. Not sure what engine it has in it but, seeing this has inspired me to inquire. Thanks for the great content. Have you ever been to the LSFest in Bowling Green, Kentucky?
The nice thing about the suburban is if you get tired of working on it,you can crawl in the back and sleep,make sure you park near a coffee place with a mens room in case you want to clean up
I love those old Suburbans
Derek, is your core business fixing up/ repairing/cleaning cars and flipping them? Greetz! Keep 'em coming dude!!
Funny watching from the future...your character has really improved.
Back in the late 80s, surburbans were awesome at the junkyard if you had diahrrea, just climb in and let it blast
Dude, that’s just wrong. 😂😂😂
I don't care if the paint is wearing off that's the cleanest suburban I've seen that wasn't restored
I've owned 3 suburbans and loved every one of them
That’s A Beautiful Suburban Man, That 454’s The Cherry On Top!!
Holy shot. Your in Blaine. Right on university ave and hwy 10. I live just north of there years ago and used that same car was. Crazy
You wouldn't happen to be related to Ricky and Jimmy Moe now would ya?
Nice old Suburban love it nice color too really clean truck @ViceGripGarage
A fellers gotta enjoy the little things in life...... like spraying degreaser...... two at the same time.
An absolute great project. You should be able to put $2000 in it and flip it for $1000 more than you paid for it. Win.
Sweet GMC!
I personally do not care about the paint, until I paint it or have it painted. LOL
Paint, Spock.... there's..just..no paint!
- my bad Shatner
Brotha grey tape witch some call duct tape will conduct electricity in right conditions. Love the channell. Mint
I cannot! Believe I haven’t seen this video!? A year ago! I’ve seen every video! I thought?
Twin-can engine degreasing - What a champ!!! Love these true american cars!!!
BBC goodness. Friends in Oregon offered me their '86 Suburbie (a Chevy) for free because they knew I loved it so much. I did. Rode like a Caddy. (2WD) Identical to yours - except cheby. 454 did fine in the cold. Turned 'em down, though. I did the math - living in Pennsylvania - that Suburbie woulda kilt a guys wallet driving it 3,200 miles. Plus repairs on the way, I'm sure.
Other than a small exhaust leak it’s clean 🧼 restore it and enjoy her ... BOW TIE . Chevy power .
Don't damn the vehicle for being "cold blooded"; blame the idiot that put the open air filter in place of the factory air cleaner that supplied manifold-warmed air to the carb while warming up! Also, a 454 2wd gives 10 mpg, regardless of whether you go 40 mph or 80 mph and whether it's carrying a bag of helium or a ton of bricks.
Seems to be standard for old trucks. My old fords won’t get more than 13 mpg unless I’m towing it with something else
10 mpg you must have got a rare one mine got 8 mpg my freightliner with 465 cummins averages 9
My mom's 1977 Lincoln Town car 460 V-8 got an average of 10.1 mpg (she kept amazing records) year-round. It only had a 3-speed C6 transmission, though. The car probably weighed about 6000 lbs.
You should try running a big block with a locked distributor. With no vacuum advance it will drop you another 4-5mpg cruising around town. 😁
awesomeness 😂
You get technical with that hammer
Wow! Great shape for a winter area vehicle.
Not too bad eh!
Minnesota Yeah!! I live in the Twin Cities and 2003 has more rust than that!! Keep the goods coming
Hey neighbor, small world. Thank you buddy appreciate it.
It’s like watching myself
I need one of those trucks..but only if V.G.G has worked on it..Old school is the best school..
That’s a nice year model, may clean up nicely...
check out the bottom of spare well . never know what prizes rolled down in there . i just unearthed my 88 k2500 that was rooted behind my shop for 10 yrs. i found 30 lbs of sinkers from the surf fish fun days . that is of course theres not a big ol rot hole under spare ! i been driving these trucks for 30 yrs. they rule !
Cool hat 👍
Damm this is old. Cool to see.
I know what car wash u was at. I enjoy wacthing your videos. Keep up the good work u do
I've seen 86 Suburbans in South Dakota with that much rust back in 93.
Honestly shes a better looking truck than what I dailied until last month.
Love that suburban Love you're show's I us too have one with the 6.2l diesel
Spray can technique is world class.
If there is not grease and you want to clean up an engine bay then Dow Scrubbing bubbles is awesome. Try it some time.