All these years later and Derek still doesnt have a cameraman. Thats what i love about this channel it doesnt get any more real then this. Ive been here since the beginning spray painting the harley in a two car garage and ill be here until one of us is ten toes up. Keep it up Derek you're awesome!
This has Mr Dylan McCool all over it! Here a guy is on a Friday night laying in a hospital bed, going to have colon surgery number 3 soon. And all a guy has been looking forward to was a VGG video to help relax and enjoy my time before surgery. Thank you Derek.
Yes he is...and a fun fact...he's also one of the Seven Wonders Of The Automotive World! (You truly rock what you are doing, Derek, keep it up, you make the best content.)
Back when a guy's channel want as big and he didn't have as many subscribers and comments a guy would respond to about 1 out of 4 of this fellers comments!! Pretty cool! Edit: This guy has been around awhile!
You just can’t lose with this guy. So many channels go sour after a few years but these just get better with time. My kids have kinda grown up watching over the past few years and my girlfriend and her 8 year old son now watch with me if we have an evening free. Thanks Derek, we really enjoy the content.
@@ViceGripGarageJust curious if you know what the squeaking sound was exactly when you started driving? I have a 2004 Suburban and it is making the same kind of squeaking sound and it only does it when I'm driving. Thank you
Please never stop making videos. This channel is the only thing that has ever gotten me into fixing and maintaining my own vehicles. So much so that I just purchased an OBS Chevy 2500 to tinker with and continue learning. On top of all of the knowledge you give me, your videos are the only thing that can help get me to sleep at night. I found this channel after my dad sent me a few of your videos while I was deployed. It didn’t take long before they were my sole source of entertainment while I was gone and continue to be a ritual at home. After the ole’ beater truck gets some love, I’d love to get my late grandpa’s 77 Trans Am running and driving again with my dad as soon as I can find the time and money to do so. After over a decade of sitting in an Alabama driveway, it deserves some love. Thank you for the countless hours of entertainment. This is by far the best car channel on the internet.
The early hood cam view looks like you're driving a pasture with a ram in it. Another brilliant revival, Derek. Thank you so much for all you do for us followers, truly inspirational. Huge respect from the British Island.
This is probably the only channel I can watch 100% through and not skip any parts. Pure entertainment and teaching too. Just got my merch delivered today. Keep up the great work!
I scored an 1984 d250 my buddy found sitting out in a pasture by him in north texas 10 years ago. It had set for 6 years they said. I needed a truck and my buddy knew those old dodges were my bread and butter. So he didnt even ask me, he just bought it and brought it to me, asked that i give him his 450$ back he paid. A lil cleaning, and another 400$ worth of parts and i have the truck im still driving today 10 years later. I love those old dodges. Mine had 82,000 on the odometer and i believe it had not rolled over as the smog pumps, and emmission hoses were still present and functioning. It now has 121,000 miles on it and has taken me back and forth faithfully many times for crewchange between nacogdoches texas, houston texas, new orleans, and baton rouge. Only let me down once when the factory 1984 alternator give up in baton rouge. Still got me home with an800watt generator running an old school battery charger.
Derek, a camera, and an old rig ready to come back to life. Simple but keeps you sitting focused for hours watching it happen. Thanks Derek and may God bless.
Hand's down the best UA-cam creator out there. Can never thank this man enough for the hours and hours of entertainment and the knowledge he's given all of us. Thank you.
1987 Dodge short bed 2wd, automatic, 225 with aluminum camper shell, full size matress, 7 kids in the back. All over the eastern half of the US and parts of Canada on summer vacations in the late 80s-90s. Dad even built a bolt-to-frame wooden box/luggage carrier to put on the back.The mountains of TN were not kind to the transmission, but somehow we always managed to make it home. Lots of memories. Thanks for the great video, as always!
Slant 6 engines are some of the toughest ever made. It was no suprise that it made it home. They never should have stopped making them. That truck is a work horse.
I managed to blow up two slant sixes in my '74 Duster, though to it's credit the first one I blew still ran on four cylinders with a hole in the side of the engine where on of the pistons ejected itself. However the 318 in my '73 Charger refused to die even when the rest of the car rusted away around it.
The fed. govt. mandated CAFE standards and ridiculous emission output limits stopped production of the slant six. If it was given electronic fuel injection it most likely would have stayed in production. Jeep/Chrysler decided to go with the AMC straight six instead.
@@jlaakso1706My 318 that came with my truck had a hole in the timing cover and the entire engine is horribly rust filled. Put a couple thousand on it so far and no issues besides burning oil but my dakota without rust did it too so 🤷♂️
Man.. I'd love to meet the Hardass who bought a custom Dodge and said no to a radio.. he was like "No thank you. The sound of my farm animals is all I need in my heart.".
My father had this same truck. Painted many houses with him out of that truck. That's the thing with these old vehicles...the memories they dig out of our minds that make them cool.😊
Sure do love and appreciate all the hard work a guy puts into his channel here. Thank you for everything Derek, you and your family are true national treasure’s.
I bought a 1985 D100 with a slant 6 and 4 sp manual shortly after I got out of the Army. It wasn't winning any races, but it always started and did what I needed it to do.Nobody ever asked to borrow it,once they found out it had a third pedal. It finally succumbed to the salt that NYS puts on the roads in the winter. Great video, Derek. Do just enough to make it roadworthy. Tires, lights, and someone will take a chance on it. Love the channel and thanks for what you do.Oh, and a shout-out for your friend Don for the help , and helping out the woman with her issue. Good karma!
Thanks for another great revival video. Because of your videos I have bought a 1983 GMC truck that had been parked in a barn not running for 7 years and got it back road worthy and doing it's job again
Dad custom ordered a 1980 Vo-lar-ay as a going to school rig for us teenagers. Radio delete, A/C delete, manual windows, four door with that slant six! Everything a teenager in the early 80s didn't want. Perfect. I'm glad yours got the "custom" treatment as well! Lol
@@Davide0033it was a firmly held attitude among many parents that transportation was just that. If no radio and air-conditioning the neighborhood kids wouldn't be wanting to go places with your kids. If there's no loud radio to distract young drivers it's good.
The brand new cars high school get are never loved. The 15 year old cars that burn oil and the weird stuff are the best. In the 90s one of my classmates had a 76 town car. It was like 6 foot longer than any other car in the row.
@@Davide0033 It was cheaper, and he could, lol. I swear if he could have deleted the heater he would have. Luckily it still had a cigarette lighter socket so we could plug in a small cassette player for tunes.
I have an 83 w150. When I saw the electronic fuel control system I felt the same way. I ended up cutting it all out and replacing the distributor and carb . Runs perfect. The old system controlled the spark advance.
After being out on short term disability from a motorcycle oops, I have really been enjoying catching up on your videos man. They crack me up and I always learn something from them! Love how humble you are man!
My Grandfather had that exact same truck in the same color with the pin stripe...that was a good ole truck. Thanks for bringing back the good memories of rolling down the road road with him.
I had one of these (1987 ... D150, slant 6, 1 bbl, A-833 OD transmission, 'north of the border'. He is right, it had 'legs' - very tall gearing, came with 195/75/R15 (car tires?). It never died .. but had a few known ... 'items'. 1. Rear main seal leak, helped keep the underbody from rusting. 2. Slop in the trans linkage (external, could go under when locked and 'flip it'. 3. Carburetor icing in damp cold weather. 4. Made lots of carbon during -40C startups. 5. Pulling the vacuum lines actually helped - gave a little diesel grunt under light throttle, but much more power, and better milage (probably just bad spark advance/smog gear). It would always start .. never overheated. At -40C on the highway, mileage was awful. Starter was changed to a Nippon style - no sick dolphin noise, had enough power to pull start in 1st gear. Body 'weight reduction occured' long before motor would give. It truly was a Dodge ... both 'Do Or Die Gutless Engine' and also 'Drips or Drops Grease Everywhere'.
Way back in the late 90s I had a best friend in Highschool that had a 1986 one of these that had a straight six in it , he passed away awhile ago but thank you so much for bringing all of those good memories of that back just now with this video.
That gas station was hit by a tornado I can’t remember how long it’s been, last time I stopped at that store was probably 5yrs ago, my dad lives about 20 minutes from there
Been looking forward to your new video all day. I just lost my job of 22 years yesterday and your content is one of the things that cheers me up. Thank you Derek for sharing the thing you love doing and for giving me something to look forward to during this difficult time. Keep up the good work fella.
I experienced the same thing after a 26 year career. Trust you will find something even better. One door closes, but the next opportunity will come as part of His plan.
This guy is brilliant! He has instant association of parts, their history, and their #numbers. I suspect that his time in the military was in G-2 work. It's a privilege to watch him work and learn his mind paths. I'm an 85 year old professor, when I grow up I hope to be as much like him as I can absorb. Thanks for your service, now and then.
My dad introduced me to VGG about two years ago and Im so glad he did. Your humor lines up exactly like his so your videos is always like a good sit down with my old man.
Derek you an't right my brother. THANK YOU for making me smile. We love you and Jess and the family. Lets have fun with our automotive projects. God bless.
Derek, you are the role model I want my kids looking up to someday, and you are currently my role model as I am a father and husband. You clearly love your family and desire to teach them how to live a dignified and meaningful life. You are always kind and patient, even when you never seem to have brakes or batteries. The world needs more men like you. Thank you for this channel. I’ve learned more than just mechanical knowledge, but also life knowledge from you.
Derek you are absolutely nuts and I love you for it. Dry rotted tires no problem. No headlights you'll figure it out. The effort you put forth to share these revival videos is so appreciated. That's definitely a "goin to town rig".
Derek I've been working on cars longer then you been alive. Buddy don't trust you life on a floor jack. Your a young family man. Please use a cinderblock, tree trunk, rock, the tire you took off, what ever you see around and put it under the frame man. Floor jacks fail, slip off the frame, etc young brother. Known friends in the fire rescue pulling people from under fallen cars. Thanks man
Yeah...good point. Especially using a floor jack on grass or dirt, they can shift . Wooden blocking works good, or at least one jack stand and a piece of 1/4 " metal plate to put it on.
Lost my older brother a few years back. He had an 85 ram with 318 automatic we worked construction out of. Went to south carolina after hurricane hugo and stayed a year working out of his truck there. Miss him and the truck. Great find!!
First truck I ever drove was a like 1973 or 1974 F250 my grandfather purchased new off the lot back in the day, with the 460 and dual fuel tanks and all the bells and whistles.
Dude... You are breaking my heart. I was forced to get rid of my 87 D100. Ran great. Had to replace break lines and I was on the road again. No freaking rust.
I have been binge watching everything vice grip for about 2 weeks now. Derek's voice is so relaxing. Even when he's screaming at birds. I listen to the videos even when I can't watch while I'm working just cause the voice talking you through things makes you feel good lol. Plus the satisfaction of getting things somewhat done and fixed helps reassure me that whatever job I'm on will work itself out.
The box on the firewall that melted is the voltage regulator. I am super impressed that you got standard blue streak parts for the ignition, those are super quality parts. Your Revivals are the best UA-cam automotive content! Thank You Derek
Hey friend, I watch almost everything you put out, and my mom used to watch it all with me while she lived. Thank you so much for everything you put out, from some midwesterners who live in NJ. Thanks Derek.
A 1st gen RAM, LOVE IT! I have an '84 Power Ram (W150) that my wife bought me back in '86, 318 w/air, ps, pb, 727 auto, no rust. Still runs great but the trans is very tired. Dash is great on mine also, can't say the same for my '96, it's self-delete dash has been activated, along with the self-delete clear coat.
I love how you refer to your boys by" the humans you are responsible for (or something like that)." That cracks me up every time. Your humor is a good part of your channel.
You never upload a boring or bad video. Something about your style is nostalgic, calming, informative, & entertaining all together. Thank you for taking the time to make these vids
Please don't stop being you, your channel is just the best, have gotten me threw some of my worst times, truly thank you and keep it up haus, God bless 🤘
Two tone door panels. That's a bonus. Please slide the tire under the frame of truck before sticking your legs under the truck. Never trust the hydraulic jack.
Glad the algorithm recommended this one to me. I'm rescuing a 1972 D100. I didn't try driving it home though. Glad I didn't because my fuel pickup was clogged and the steel line along the frame rusted through. But I did get it to move under its own power eventually.
I had a 74 Dodge Dart (from my grandfather) with the 225 slant 6 in it, I drove that engine to over 300k miles before I sold it. Pretty had to kill those engines, but up here in Canada they did NOT like the cold or wet weather!! And just a little tip, keep a spare ballast resistor and a regulator in the glove box-I learned that the hard way!
Ah yes...the ballast resistor! I had a hand me down 72 Dart four door slant six. I remember driving it on a trip from Winnipeg to Saskatoon in January, and having to stop and ditch the air cleaner because the carb was frosting it up with engine blow by from the PCV LOL! Great tough old car, wouldn't hardly do 70 miles an hour, but got you there every time! I'm old now, but I miss the days when I had crappy jobs and crappy cars...always a source of adventure!
When my dad passed in '91, he had a '78 Chevy version of this truck. My mother sold it and I just stood by and let her. I can't tell you how many times I have wished I kept his old truck!
Derek, Thanks for working so hard to save these old farm trucks. A lot of work and history in every recovery. I say clean it up and get it someone with some fencing to do.
It's great to see another rescue! Simple and straight-forward, spark, fuel, ignition, brakes. It would be cool if you got it mechanically sound on an ultra-low budget build and did another giveaway, You should ask Jessica what she thinks and do what she says. After all, she's the brains of the operation, right?
UA-cam actually gave me ads at 25:50 right after Derek said after these messages we'll be back 😂the best part is it was a fellers O'Reilly commercial 😂
I have been watching your channel for several years. This episode had me laughing out loud to myself several times. This is the "old school" style that I (and I imagine many others) love about your channel. I truly enjoy watching you "get into it" with that hilarious patter while at the same time putting on a master class in traditional American automotive repair. It's a super sneaky and incredibly intelligent way to teach and inform. I'm enjoying a few wobble pops after a long Friday at work and I am having the best time.
The headlight issue is the floor dimmer switch. I had the exact same issue with multiple dodges. They get all corroded because of the water off your boots. Doesn’t help Derek, but might help someone reading someday
Last night I channelled the spirit of Vice Grip Garage, and drove 260 miles in a car with a dodgy gearbox, bad engine oil leak and a slipping clutch. It's stressful.
The box you are referring to as an ignition module on the firewall is actually the voltage regulator. The ignition box you are thinking of would have 4 or 5 wires. In this application, the ignition module is mounted to the breather labeled as electronic spark control, electronic spark ignition...lean burn...lol. Great video, can't wait to see where this one goes, thank you for sharing.
Seeing a two hour video on a Friday night made me smile that much bigger!! My brother had an 86’ Ram charger (dodges version of the blazer) . Same truck essentially. Loved that truck , had a 318 with a 3” lift with 33”x10.5s. Brought back great memories. Loved that big ram hood ornament that it had . Love the simplicity of a truck like that. Great video AGAIN!
Hi Derek, My dad had the same truck only green in color. I t had the slant six with a four speed transmission. Had a lot of great memories and the ruck seemed to run forever. You have enlightened those memories for me. Thank you, Glen
Found a 77 Power Wagon(4wd), shortbed, 42k miles, 440 Magnum (freeze plugs in head, had to be special ordered) TF727 transmission. It was shed stored in the high desert of CA. The only thing that kept it from being drivable (other than the battery & fuel pump was the u joints. It had 3.5" lift kit installed (minus pinion shims). That's why it got parked because it kept needing u joints. Fastest turn around I ever did. It was the meanest, if not fastest, pickups I've ever driven. Should have kept it, but money dictated I couldn't.
These revivals is what brought me to vice grip garage back when you did the white Cadillac in the field and I’ve been here ever since. Keep em coming Derek
I had a 85 D100. It was the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned . The slant 6 was not a power house, but it ever let me down. I bought it with 79 thousand on it and sold with 279 thousand on it. Michigan winters killed the body. I would buy another one in a heartbeat.
Another tip young fella, put a foot long piece of plastic tubing on the bleed nipple of the brake cylinder or caliper. Now tie the hose upright. You can make it longer to drop down into a can. The air bubbles will rise to the top leaving only fluid in the lower part of the hose and in the caliper.
Cold snack window 😂😂😂 my dad's best friend had an old square body chevy and that's exactly what we would do. That window only got opened if you were throwing a beer bottle back there lol the memories.
@mikeinerie I know drinking and driving isn't cool but we lived on dirt roads. When we rode around drinking the only people that would get hurt was us.
I love that if you drove that in California and we're stopped they wouldn't say anything about all the visual safety issues. They would however throw you in jail for not having a smog certificate lol.
I can’t believe it… but I’m looking right at it. A dodge without the dash being Wi-Fi ed. I’m a dodge truck guy. I drive a 02 2500 4X4 with a 24V Cummins as my daily and I have 79 power wagon with a 318 and 727 torqueflight. I’ve also owned several others along the way And you almost never find one with a whole dash once they went to plastic. Great video. Nothing like getting off work to an almost 2hr VGG video. Thank you Derek for all you do for us and the car community.
I’m not a Dodge fan in the slightest but it seems like early 2000s Dodges like you own were the worst about that. This generation didn’t seem to be plagued by that? I know I’ve put a couple heater cores in your generation of Dodge & man were those a mistake. I’ve cut my hands a few times while those crappy dashes just crumbled while pulling. It seems this generation was pretty solid. I’d never own a Dodge personally but I respect what he’s got here. I can’t wait to see what Derrick does with it. I’d like to see for a first time, a complete frame up “restomod” V8 swapped show/hot rod type of build with it.
ya the 96 to like 02 were terrible for cracking up. And the diesel seemed to be worse guess cause of the rattling especially on the 12 valves. I hate it. My daily would have been loaded for 2002 has leather heated seats all electric and it’s still in good shape except for dash. You can get aftermarket covers so long as something is still they to glue it to. My power wagon dash is in great shape but it has a lot more metal in it.
Derek, you are wearing the shop shirt I just bought off your website. GREAT shirt by the way. I actually really love the fit and material. I'll be Repping VGG on the weekends here in Denver! Love the way you tweak my 'Laugh-make-it-happener' while you work. I appreciate you!
The Spark Control Computer hanging on the air cleaner is THE WORST thing the EPA forced Dodge to do! Had one on my '78 Dodge Aspen R/T with a factory 360...to increase fuel efficiency. 😢 I finally pulled the 12 wire plug out, dumped the computer and ran the one power wire to an ignition box off of a '73 Challenger. RAN LIKE A CHAMP after!!!!!
That's awesome. I have a 96 F150 6cyl great truck but had a weird stumble sole times I couldn't figure out had a old school friend delete as much of the Crap I didn't need under the hood like air pump BS coffee can hose tangled mess its looks way better and that stumble is completely gone
Just a fellow tinkerer here 32 years old grew up in the hills of TN working on everything my grandpa could drag home. Frustrating at times but I’m glad I’m not cursed like this generation. Have an 8 month old son he will learn to work on our stuff that I drag home haha keep it coming!
All these years later and Derek still doesnt have a cameraman. Thats what i love about this channel it doesnt get any more real then this. Ive been here since the beginning spray painting the harley in a two car garage and ill be here until one of us is ten toes up. Keep it up Derek you're awesome!
Thanks for noticing and caring, much appreciated man!
Hasn’t seen the road worthy series??😅
@@jakeeddy7050 I know, its not the same with all that Motortrend support, I like to original, organic, home grown ones like this
@@ViceGripGarage just a thought about the funny clutch pedal pad wear. Maybe the pad fell off and got put back on upside down?
He's raising a bunch of them rn
This has Mr Dylan McCool all over it! Here a guy is on a Friday night laying in a hospital bed, going to have colon surgery number 3 soon. And all a guy has been looking forward to was a VGG video to help relax and enjoy my time before surgery. Thank you Derek.
Best of luck buddy! 💯👍
Yep, got to love a bit of Dylan McCool too, seems another genuinely nice guy.
3rd will be quick, they had enough time to make a AAA Road map.
Best of luck, I caught at stage 2a and have managed to come
out with clean scans for almost two years. Good things happen.
Hey feller just take it easy and everything will be fine.
#1 apocalypse mechanic
Derek is a national treasure
Thanks, I'm humbled!!
Yes he is...and a fun fact...he's also one of the Seven Wonders Of The Automotive World! (You truly rock what you are doing, Derek, keep it up, you make the best content.)
There is absolutely no question of this. A guiding light for us all.
Probably the .most entertaining and knowledgeable person on tv and you tube. You rock Derek
6:52 That was a mockingbird you were yelling at! Don't get mad at him. He's just happy singing his little heart out!
The crazier this world gets the more I appreciate the former days and vehicles. Love the simplicity of this truck. Great upload Derek.
Thank you!
Glad to be able to hang out with you guy.@@ViceGripGarage
Rock solid truck. Great mpg good torque and easy to work on. I miss these days
And trucks of this era are a reasonable size unlike the monstrosities of today.
ASMR vibes from this video
Derek is the only person on youtube i ever see replying to his fans. What a good wholesome fella!!
Kind of you!
Sparks garage is also great and they respond.
And they are buddies.
I think he deserves a 9 second drag and drive car build
Back when a guy's channel want as big and he didn't have as many subscribers and comments a guy would respond to about 1 out of 4 of this fellers comments!! Pretty cool!
Edit: This guy has been around awhile!
What city in northern Tennessee did you find that beauty?@@ViceGripGarage
You just can’t lose with this guy. So many channels go sour after a few years but these just get better with time. My kids have kinda grown up watching over the past few years and my girlfriend and her 8 year old son now watch with me if we have an evening free. Thanks Derek, we really enjoy the content.
Thanks for the kind words!
@@ViceGripGarageJust curious if you know what the squeaking sound was exactly when you started driving? I have a 2004 Suburban and it is making the same kind of squeaking sound and it only does it when I'm driving. Thank you
Please never stop making videos. This channel is the only thing that has ever gotten me into fixing and maintaining my own vehicles. So much so that I just purchased an OBS Chevy 2500 to tinker with and continue learning.
On top of all of the knowledge you give me, your videos are the only thing that can help get me to sleep at night.
I found this channel after my dad sent me a few of your videos while I was deployed. It didn’t take long before they were my sole source of entertainment while I was gone and continue to be a ritual at home.
After the ole’ beater truck gets some love, I’d love to get my late grandpa’s 77 Trans Am running and driving again with my dad as soon as I can find the time and money to do so. After over a decade of sitting in an Alabama driveway, it deserves some love.
Thank you for the countless hours of entertainment. This is by far the best car channel on the internet.
The early hood cam view looks like you're driving a pasture with a ram in it.
Another brilliant revival, Derek. Thank you so much for all you do for us followers, truly inspirational. Huge respect from the British Island.
Very much appreciated
I saw the same image, then noticed your comment that said I wasn't the only feller with imagination ❤
The old goat was out grazing!
I was going to say it looked like he was driving a Chia pet.
@@ViceGripGarageit’s the pitman arm that causes that 40-50 death wobble my boss’s Chevy 3500 had that wobble too
I love that he helped some lady who had an issue. She was fortunate to have wandered into that abandoned gas station.
This is probably the only channel I can watch 100% through and not skip any parts. Pure entertainment and teaching too. Just got my merch delivered today. Keep up the great work!
Very much appreciated!
So true. I'm in the UK and people recognise my "I'll be dipped" key fob 😁
@@thra5herxb12ssame dude! Where u at in the UK I’m over in Northern Ireland
I scored an 1984 d250 my buddy found sitting out in a pasture by him in north texas 10 years ago. It had set for 6 years they said. I needed a truck and my buddy knew those old dodges were my bread and butter. So he didnt even ask me, he just bought it and brought it to me, asked that i give him his 450$ back he paid. A lil cleaning, and another 400$ worth of parts and i have the truck im still driving today 10 years later. I love those old dodges. Mine had 82,000 on the odometer and i believe it had not rolled over as the smog pumps, and emmission hoses were still present and functioning. It now has 121,000 miles on it and has taken me back and forth faithfully many times for crewchange between nacogdoches texas, houston texas, new orleans, and baton rouge. Only let me down once when the factory 1984 alternator give up in baton rouge. Still got me home with an800watt generator running an old school battery charger.
A guy singing Pink Floyd while doing a revival is the best thing I've heard all week feller❤❤❤
Scrolled through comments knowing someone else had to get the reference! Glad to see people still like good music.
It was more spoken word than it was singing 😂
When he said "I need some information first", I thought keep goin...and you completed the Floydian slip!
Always replace brakes in pairs. Even if not needed
Derek, a camera, and an old rig ready to come back to life. Simple but keeps you sitting focused for hours watching it happen. Thanks Derek and may God bless.
Appreciate ya!
Derek is a national treasure, dodge , Chevy or ford he will give any car or truck a new lease on life . Cheers 🇨🇦
Do what I can!
Don't forget wooden Lamborghini's
@@AdamJ09303 🤣
@@ViceGripGarage only missing the requisite actual vice on the back for your vice grip garage no less
And SAAB😅
Hand's down the best UA-cam creator out there. Can never thank this man enough for the hours and hours of entertainment and the knowledge he's given all of us. Thank you.
Yep, and even with the tv show and his popularity, he is still gracing us with these awesome "will it run and drive home" videos. Love it.
1987 Dodge short bed 2wd, automatic, 225 with aluminum camper shell, full size matress, 7 kids in the back. All over the eastern half of the US and parts of Canada on summer vacations in the late 80s-90s. Dad even built a bolt-to-frame wooden box/luggage carrier to put on the back.The mountains of TN were not kind to the transmission, but somehow we always managed to make it home. Lots of memories. Thanks for the great video, as always!
Slant 6 engines are some of the toughest ever made. It was no suprise that it made it home. They never should have stopped making them. That truck is a work horse.
Old D150/D100 slant six ... nothing fancy, just runs. In some ways I wish I had my old 87 225 D150 (a833-OD) back as a hobby truck.
I managed to blow up two slant sixes in my '74 Duster, though to it's credit the first one I blew still ran on four cylinders with a hole in the side of the engine where on of the pistons ejected itself. However the 318 in my '73 Charger refused to die even when the rest of the car rusted away around it.
The fed. govt. mandated CAFE standards and ridiculous emission output limits stopped production of the slant six. If it was given electronic fuel injection it most likely would have stayed in production. Jeep/Chrysler decided to go with the AMC straight six instead.
Jeep may have gone straight 6 , but the slant 6 in pickups was replaced with a v6 that was the 318 with two cylinders lopped off.
@@jlaakso1706My 318 that came with my truck had a hole in the timing cover and the entire engine is horribly rust filled. Put a couple thousand on it so far and no issues besides burning oil but my dakota without rust did it too so 🤷♂️
Man.. I'd love to meet the Hardass who bought a custom Dodge and said no to a radio.. he was like "No thank you. The sound of my farm animals is all I need in my heart.".
He must been the old school, oh no I am not paying $50.00 extra for a radio kind of guy.
😂😂😂
Or he was just broke but didn't want anyone to know. 😂😂 Can't see the radio from the curb.
Couldn't be distracted had to keep it running.
Thatd be me. I have 6 cars currently and no radio in any of them
My father had this same truck. Painted many houses with him out of that truck.
That's the thing with these old vehicles...the memories they dig out of our minds that make them cool.😊
Sure do love and appreciate all the hard work a guy puts into his channel here. Thank you for everything Derek, you and your family are true national treasure’s.
Thanks buddy!
Everything I have seen with Jess and kids is heartwarming also. Great Channel
I bought a 1985 D100 with a slant 6 and 4 sp manual shortly after I got out of the Army. It wasn't winning any races, but it always started and did what I needed it to do.Nobody ever asked to borrow it,once they found out it had a third pedal. It finally succumbed to the salt that NYS puts on the roads in the winter.
Great video, Derek. Do just enough to make it roadworthy.
Tires, lights, and someone will take a chance on it.
Love the channel and thanks for what you do.Oh, and a shout-out for your friend Don for the help , and helping out the woman with her issue. Good karma!
‘After these messages we’ll be right back’ Those of a certain age caught that one. Reminds me of a simpler time, kind of like that truck. Good one!
yes that really brought me back too. Miss the 80's and 90's
Sure do
Thanks for another great revival video. Because of your videos I have bought a 1983 GMC truck that had been parked in a barn not running for 7 years and got it back road worthy and doing it's job again
That's amazing!
Dad custom ordered a 1980 Vo-lar-ay as a going to school rig for us teenagers. Radio delete, A/C delete, manual windows, four door with that slant six! Everything a teenager in the early 80s didn't want. Perfect.
I'm glad yours got the
"custom" treatment as well! Lol
damn, why even delete the ac and the radio?
@@Davide0033 price and fuel?
@@Davide0033it was a firmly held attitude among many parents that transportation was just that. If no radio and air-conditioning the neighborhood kids wouldn't be wanting to go places with your kids. If there's no loud radio to distract young drivers it's good.
The brand new cars high school get are never loved. The 15 year old cars that burn oil and the weird stuff are the best. In the 90s one of my classmates had a 76 town car. It was like 6 foot longer than any other car in the row.
@@Davide0033 It was cheaper, and he could, lol. I swear if he could have deleted the heater he would have. Luckily it still had a cigarette lighter socket so we could plug in a small cassette player for tunes.
I love when you put out a video on bringing old rides alive again. A guy just can't get the same feeling with today's rides. It just isn't the same.
I have an 83 w150. When I saw the electronic fuel control system I felt the same way. I ended up cutting it all out and replacing the distributor and carb . Runs perfect. The old system controlled the spark advance.
Tip: Secure a zip-tie around the can, and store the straw in the gap between the can and fastener.
I learned this from my Father, who was a Mechanic.
Boeing doesn't exactly have the best reputation, right now. Hopefully his stint was during better times.
Undeniably a great pro tip! Thank you for sharing, hopefully VGG gets to see this
@@NaruSanavai Early 1970s to early 2000s...
After being out on short term disability from a motorcycle oops, I have really been enjoying catching up on your videos man. They crack me up and I always learn something from them! Love how humble you are man!
Heal up soon
I love these trucks! I've had an '85 1 ton, two '88's, an '89, and two '90's. Five 318's and one 360. Three 2WD and two 4WD. You can't kill them!
Yep, now I'm into Daks (scary transition years), nothin' newer
Yeah because they rust out faster then they can wear out showing why you had so many replacements of them
My Grandfather had that exact same truck in the same color with the pin stripe...that was a good ole truck. Thanks for bringing back the good memories of rolling down the road road with him.
A real diamond in the rough there. Gonna be a sweet rig
I think so too
I had one of these (1987 ... D150, slant 6, 1 bbl, A-833 OD transmission, 'north of the border'. He is right, it had 'legs' - very tall gearing, came with 195/75/R15 (car tires?). It never died .. but had a few known ... 'items'. 1. Rear main seal leak, helped keep the underbody from rusting. 2. Slop in the trans linkage (external, could go under when locked and 'flip it'. 3. Carburetor icing in damp cold weather. 4. Made lots of carbon during -40C startups. 5. Pulling the vacuum lines actually helped - gave a little diesel grunt under light throttle, but much more power, and better milage (probably just bad spark advance/smog gear). It would always start .. never overheated. At -40C on the highway, mileage was awful. Starter was changed to a Nippon style - no sick dolphin noise, had enough power to pull start in 1st gear. Body 'weight reduction occured' long before motor would give. It truly was a Dodge ... both 'Do Or Die Gutless Engine' and also 'Drips or Drops Grease Everywhere'.
My favorite part of your show is when you restore a vehicle that previously did not run.
Comment interaction things.
Algorithm stuff.
Thank you DB
Thanks Curtis
Way back in the late 90s I had a best friend in Highschool that had a 1986 one of these that had a straight six in it , he passed away awhile ago but thank you so much for bringing all of those good memories of that back just now with this video.
Yes give her a good clean, new grille, tailgate, wheels & tires and you have a definite sweet “goin to town” rig 👍👍👍
That gas station was hit by a tornado I can’t remember how long it’s been, last time I stopped at that store was probably 5yrs ago, my dad lives about 20 minutes from there
That’s what I thought happened. It’s been a while since Ive been thru there so thanks for confirming my wonder.
Been looking forward to your new video all day. I just lost my job of 22 years yesterday and your content is one of the things that cheers me up. Thank you Derek for sharing the thing you love doing and for giving me something to look forward to during this difficult time. Keep up the good work fella.
You never know maybe you were holding on and it was time to let go. Hopefully you will find something better soon 🤓
Thanks Steve. 🙏🏼
I experienced the same thing after a 26 year career. Trust you will find something even better. One door closes, but the next opportunity will come as part of His plan.
Sorry to hear that, hope it all works out
@@TXAG81There is no plan it's all random based on choice you make.
This guy is brilliant! He has instant association of parts, their history, and their #numbers.
I suspect that his time in the military was in G-2 work. It's a privilege to watch him work and learn his mind paths.
I'm an 85 year old professor, when I grow up I hope to be as much like him as I can absorb.
Thanks for your service, now and then.
You should get an award for being the best
He did get a gold play button....
Appreciate the kind words!
Odd there isint UA-cam awards
I mean. The guy is trying to please everyone so bad he's bringing home junk Ford's, Dodge... Moses Sandles!
He came in at the right time on youtube and did it right. Derek is a OG on will it run car stuff.
@@Yippa391 don't forget crap chevs
My dad introduced me to VGG about two years ago and Im so glad he did. Your humor lines up exactly like his so your videos is always like a good sit down with my old man.
Derek you an't right my brother. THANK YOU for making me smile. We love you and Jess and the family. Lets have fun with our automotive projects. God bless.
Going under the car with just the Jack and no stands gives me anxiety. I love it!
Derek, you are the role model I want my kids looking up to someday, and you are currently my role model as I am a father and husband. You clearly love your family and desire to teach them how to live a dignified and meaningful life. You are always kind and patient, even when you never seem to have brakes or batteries. The world needs more men like you. Thank you for this channel. I’ve learned more than just mechanical knowledge, but also life knowledge from you.
Derek you are absolutely nuts and I love you for it. Dry rotted tires no problem. No headlights you'll figure it out. The effort you put forth to share these revival videos is so appreciated. That's definitely a "goin to town rig".
Derek I've been working on cars longer then you been alive. Buddy don't trust you life on a floor jack. Your a young family man. Please use a cinderblock, tree trunk, rock, the tire you took off, what ever you see around and put it under the frame man. Floor jacks fail, slip off the frame, etc young brother. Known friends in the fire rescue pulling people from under fallen cars. Thanks man
Was thinking the same! Be very careful with just the floor jack...
Yeah...good point. Especially using a floor jack on grass or dirt, they can shift . Wooden blocking works good, or at least one jack stand and a piece of 1/4 " metal plate to put it on.
Well said more blocking is better I'll use tires wooden blocks anything
Thanks for another great episode!!!🎉 Special Thanks to all our soldiers and their families!!God Bless America!!!!
Lost my older brother a few years back. He had an 85 ram with 318 automatic we worked construction out of. Went to south carolina after hurricane hugo and stayed a year working out of his truck there. Miss him and the truck. Great find!!
My first truck at 16 was an '81 D150 with the 225 and a four speed. Still got it 17 years later. I love those trucks.
First truck I ever drove was a like 1973 or 1974 F250 my grandfather purchased new off the lot back in the day, with the 460 and dual fuel tanks and all the bells and whistles.
Dude... You are breaking my heart. I was forced to get rid of my 87 D100. Ran great. Had to replace break lines and I was on the road again. No freaking rust.
1 owner farm truck. Stored in garage and 97,000 miles.
I have been binge watching everything vice grip for about 2 weeks now. Derek's voice is so relaxing. Even when he's screaming at birds. I listen to the videos even when I can't watch while I'm working just cause the voice talking you through things makes you feel good lol. Plus the satisfaction of getting things somewhat done and fixed helps reassure me that whatever job I'm on will work itself out.
The box on the firewall that melted is the voltage regulator.
I am super impressed that you got standard blue streak parts for the ignition, those are super quality parts.
Your Revivals are the best UA-cam automotive content!
Thank You Derek
Down in the bleep boops here. got here pretty fast somehow, I don't know. Have a good day everyone
Me too man. Just had surgery. Can’t even find my motivation make it happener.
Thanks for watchin!
@ViceGripGarage What's the joke your grandfather use to tell? Us viewers really want to know
@@flyfly2427 I know the joke but I'm not going to say it either
@@ViceGripGarage mosqueto / spider. in aus we have white tails, similar to that. if you get bit, you rot.. no sht..
The loose headlight was an advanced safety feature back in the day. The rattling noise it makes kept the driver awake.
Revivals is what you are built on and we love it!!! Thanks Derek for getting back to basics it means a lot
Hey friend, I watch almost everything you put out, and my mom used to watch it all with me while she lived. Thank you so much for everything you put out, from some midwesterners who live in NJ. Thanks Derek.
It only took me watching 100 or so VGG episodes to notice that the vice grip in the opening sequence is the "V" in Vice. My life is complete.
A 1st gen RAM, LOVE IT! I have an '84 Power Ram (W150) that my wife bought me back in '86, 318 w/air, ps, pb, 727 auto, no rust. Still runs great but the trans is very tired. Dash is great on mine also, can't say the same for my '96, it's self-delete dash has been activated, along with the self-delete clear coat.
I love how you refer to your boys by" the humans you are responsible for (or something like that)." That cracks me up every time. Your humor is a good part of your channel.
You never upload a boring or bad video. Something about your style is nostalgic, calming, informative, & entertaining all together. Thank you for taking the time to make these vids
Please don't stop being you, your channel is just the best, have gotten me threw some of my worst times, truly thank you and keep it up haus, God bless 🤘
Happy to hear! I'll never change!
Two tone door panels. That's a bonus. Please slide the tire under the frame of truck before sticking your legs under the truck. Never trust the hydraulic jack.
Hot dang, Vice Grip Friday again. Looks like it's cold snack time.
Thanks for the information, inspiration and entertainment Derek.
drinking a wobble pop myself..lol
Preciate ya stopping in!
Glad the algorithm recommended this one to me. I'm rescuing a 1972 D100. I didn't try driving it home though. Glad I didn't because my fuel pickup was clogged and the steel line along the frame rusted through. But I did get it to move under its own power eventually.
I had a 74 Dodge Dart (from my grandfather) with the 225 slant 6 in it, I drove that engine to over 300k miles before I sold it. Pretty had to kill those engines, but up here in Canada they did NOT like the cold or wet weather!! And just a little tip, keep a spare ballast resistor and a regulator in the glove box-I learned that the hard way!
Ah yes...the ballast resistor! I had a hand me down 72 Dart four door slant six. I remember driving it on a trip from Winnipeg to Saskatoon in January, and having to stop and ditch the air cleaner because the carb was frosting it up with engine blow by from the PCV LOL! Great tough old car, wouldn't hardly do 70 miles an hour, but got you there every time! I'm old now, but I miss the days when I had crappy jobs and crappy cars...always a source of adventure!
Yelling at them birds had a feller crackin - up. have a good weekend Derek and family
When my dad passed in '91, he had a '78 Chevy version of this truck. My mother sold it and I just stood by and let her. I can't tell you how many times I have wished I kept his old truck!
Derek, Thanks for working so hard to save these old farm trucks. A lot of work and history in every recovery. I say clean it up and get it someone with some fencing to do.
It's great to see another rescue! Simple and straight-forward, spark, fuel, ignition, brakes. It would be cool if you got it mechanically sound on an ultra-low budget build and did another giveaway, You should ask Jessica what she thinks and do what she says. After all, she's the brains of the operation, right?
UA-cam actually gave me ads at 25:50 right after Derek said after these messages we'll be back 😂the best part is it was a fellers O'Reilly commercial 😂
I have been watching your channel for several years. This episode had me laughing out loud to myself several times. This is the "old school" style that I (and I imagine many others) love about your channel. I truly enjoy watching you "get into it" with that hilarious patter while at the same time putting on a master class in traditional American automotive repair. It's a super sneaky and incredibly intelligent way to teach and inform. I'm enjoying a few wobble pops after a long Friday at work and I am having the best time.
The headlight issue is the floor dimmer switch. I had the exact same issue with multiple dodges. They get all corroded because of the water off your boots. Doesn’t help Derek, but might help someone reading someday
"Have some more sloppy joes. I made 'em extra sloppy for yous. I know how yous kids like 'em sloppy."
What is a sloppy joe for those of us that are not Americans?
@@davidgalea6113a Sloppy Joe is ground beef mixed with some sort of tomato sauce in between slices of bread or a hamburger bun.
@@davidgalea6113 gross mostly.
@@davidgalea6113Maybe look it up. You're on the internet 😂
Get away lady your scaring me
YES! 2 hour revival!
Probably run without knocking with fresh gas
And drive home, the best!!!
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!, , but i guess i have too , im lookin right at it.... glad a guy is back to doing revivals!! Big fan of VGG❤
I always had an old railroad tie to stand on when working on these old trucks. Good thing he is tall.
Thanks Derek! I like these old dodge's. Simple no frills pickup for work.
Thanks for watching
Last night I channelled the spirit of Vice Grip Garage, and drove 260 miles in a car with a dodgy gearbox, bad engine oil leak and a slipping clutch. It's stressful.
The box you are referring to as an ignition module on the firewall is actually the voltage regulator. The ignition box you are thinking of would have 4 or 5 wires. In this application, the ignition module is mounted to the breather labeled as electronic spark control, electronic spark ignition...lean burn...lol. Great video, can't wait to see where this one goes, thank you for sharing.
Seeing a two hour video on a Friday night made me smile that much bigger!! My brother had an 86’ Ram charger (dodges version of the blazer) . Same truck essentially. Loved that truck , had a 318 with a 3” lift with 33”x10.5s. Brought back great memories. Loved that big ram hood ornament that it had . Love the simplicity of a truck like that. Great video AGAIN!
Hi Derek,
My dad had the same truck only green in color. I t had the slant six with a four speed transmission. Had a lot of great memories and the ruck seemed to run forever. You have enlightened those memories for me.
Thank you,
Glen
That gas station got taken out by the 2020 Tornado, it’s close to my home used to stop there for a cold snack and fuel all the time.
Found a 77 Power Wagon(4wd), shortbed, 42k miles, 440 Magnum (freeze plugs in head, had to be special ordered) TF727 transmission. It was shed stored in the high desert of CA.
The only thing that kept it from being drivable (other than the battery & fuel pump was the u joints. It had 3.5" lift kit installed (minus pinion shims). That's why it got parked because it kept needing u joints. Fastest turn around I ever did. It was the meanest, if not fastest, pickups I've ever driven. Should have kept it, but money dictated I couldn't.
Man I love the sarcasm and whit as usual.
Thanks Derrick for the Friday evening entertainment.
You’re my hero man.
These revivals is what brought me to vice grip garage back when you did the white Cadillac in the field and I’ve been here ever since. Keep em coming Derek
Fix it! Paint it! Make it go fast and do some burn-outs and make that slant cool!
Love the show and keep the old trucks coming! Cheers mate 😼✌️
The O'REILLY adds with Derrick are priceless it's the only add i don't skip 😂
I had a 85 D100. It was the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned . The slant 6 was not a power house, but it ever let me down. I bought it with 79 thousand on it and sold with 279 thousand on it. Michigan winters killed the body. I would buy another one in a heartbeat.
I had a dark green Dodge pickup back in high school ,it had a slant 6 ,them things run forever!!
That wrench will never be seen again. 😂😂 I secretly love watching you with my husband. 🤫 don’t tell him.
Thanks for putting up with me
Between the slant 6 and the Ford 300 and both with the 4 speed you have the perfect "Survive the Apocalypse" trucks.
Agree, my old ford 300/5 spd is the most reliable vehicle around the place - when all others fail it will fire up and go
It's an amazing day when VGG is ding a classic Dodge Pickup. Love to see some more D-100s and power Wagoons!
Couldn't agree more!
Another tip young fella, put a foot long piece of plastic tubing on the bleed nipple of the brake cylinder or caliper. Now tie the hose upright. You can make it longer to drop down into a can. The air bubbles will rise to the top leaving only fluid in the lower part of the hose and in the caliper.
Cold snack window 😂😂😂 my dad's best friend had an old square body chevy and that's exactly what we would do. That window only got opened if you were throwing a beer bottle back there lol the memories.
My dad would throw the empties in the bed...they rattle all over!
@mikeinerie I know drinking and driving isn't cool but we lived on dirt roads. When we rode around drinking the only people that would get hurt was us.
I love that if you drove that in California and we're stopped they wouldn't say anything about all the visual safety issues. They would however throw you in jail for not having a smog certificate lol.
I can’t believe it… but I’m looking right at it. A dodge without the dash being Wi-Fi ed. I’m a dodge truck guy. I drive a 02 2500 4X4 with a 24V Cummins as my daily and I have 79 power wagon with a 318 and 727 torqueflight. I’ve also owned several others along the way And you almost never find one with a whole dash once they went to plastic. Great video. Nothing like getting off work to an almost 2hr VGG video. Thank you Derek for all you do for us and the car community.
So true. Our dash is split in several places. Ugly!
Weren't these redesigned dashes more robust? I know the pre-'81 dash plastic was really bad...
I’m not a Dodge fan in the slightest but it seems like early 2000s Dodges like you own were the worst about that. This generation didn’t seem to be plagued by that? I know I’ve put a couple heater cores in your generation of Dodge & man were those a mistake. I’ve cut my hands a few times while those crappy dashes just crumbled while pulling. It seems this generation was pretty solid. I’d never own a Dodge personally but I respect what he’s got here. I can’t wait to see what Derrick does with it. I’d like to see for a first time, a complete frame up “restomod” V8 swapped show/hot rod type of build with it.
ya the 96 to like 02 were terrible for cracking up. And the diesel seemed to be worse guess cause of the rattling especially on the 12 valves. I hate it. My daily would have been loaded for 2002 has leather heated seats all electric and it’s still in good shape except for dash. You can get aftermarket covers so long as something is still they to glue it to. My power wagon dash is in great shape but it has a lot more metal in it.
Derek, you are wearing the shop shirt I just bought off your website. GREAT shirt by the way. I actually really love the fit and material. I'll be Repping VGG on the weekends here in Denver! Love the way you tweak my 'Laugh-make-it-happener' while you work. I appreciate you!
Thanks for the support!
Yes!!!!! Start the weekend off right
Thanks for watching
The Spark Control Computer hanging on the air cleaner is THE WORST thing the EPA forced Dodge to do!
Had one on my '78 Dodge Aspen R/T with a factory 360...to increase fuel efficiency. 😢 I finally pulled the 12 wire plug out, dumped the computer and ran the one power wire to an ignition box off of a '73 Challenger.
RAN LIKE A CHAMP after!!!!!
That's awesome. I have a 96 F150 6cyl great truck but had a weird stumble sole times I couldn't figure out had a old school friend delete as much of the Crap I didn't need under the hood like air pump BS coffee can hose tangled mess its looks way better and that stumble is completely gone
Just a fellow tinkerer here 32 years old grew up in the hills of TN working on everything my grandpa could drag home. Frustrating at times but I’m glad I’m not cursed like this generation. Have an 8 month old son he will learn to work on our stuff that I drag home haha keep it coming!
"Someone's really practicing their Amendments over here. They've already spent $97 in brass." 😂😂😂
We all know what you meant.
Also the Pink Floyd quote was pretty sweet.
This is the way
@@markbrown6236comfortably numb