Will This Old Dodge Farm Truck RUN AND DRIVE HOME After Being Parked for YEARS?

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  • Опубліковано 18 кві 2024
  • A guy bought a old dodge truck online sight unseen. It's been parked over a decade. A guys going to try get it running once again, and attempt to drive it home! Think it will start?
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  • @awj918
    @awj918 13 днів тому +969

    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!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  13 днів тому +350

      Thanks for noticing and caring, much appreciated man!

    • @jakeeddy7050
      @jakeeddy7050 13 днів тому +19

      Hasn’t seen the road worthy series??😅

    • @chennemeyer
      @chennemeyer 13 днів тому +57

      @@jakeeddy7050 I know, its not the same with all that Motortrend support, I like to original, organic, home grown ones like this

    • @warrenmichael918
      @warrenmichael918 13 днів тому +47

      @@ViceGripGarage just a thought about the funny clutch pedal pad wear. Maybe the pad fell off and got put back on upside down?

    • @evanrodgers2705
      @evanrodgers2705 13 днів тому +11

      He's raising a bunch of them rn

  • @thagerdorn2009
    @thagerdorn2009 13 днів тому +1096

    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.

    • @KOrnhOliO1
      @KOrnhOliO1 13 днів тому +60

      Best of luck buddy! 💯👍

    • @BikingChap
      @BikingChap 13 днів тому +34

      Yep, got to love a bit of Dylan McCool too, seems another genuinely nice guy.

    • @Mcgiever100
      @Mcgiever100 13 днів тому +27

      3rd will be quick, they had enough time to make a AAA Road map.

    • @brianleslie7388
      @brianleslie7388 13 днів тому +36

      Best of luck, I caught at stage 2a and have managed to come
      out with clean scans for almost two years. Good things happen.

    • @michaelmccluskey1155
      @michaelmccluskey1155 13 днів тому +19

      Hey feller just take it easy and everything will be fine.

  • @Kro_man_tx
    @Kro_man_tx 10 днів тому +18

    I love that he helped some lady who had an issue. She was fortunate to have wandered into that abandoned gas station.

  • @zachchampine5101
    @zachchampine5101 13 днів тому +386

    Derek is the only person on youtube i ever see replying to his fans. What a good wholesome fella!!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  13 днів тому +113

      Kind of you!

    • @brianbeilmann2992
      @brianbeilmann2992 13 днів тому +15

      Sparks garage is also great and they respond.
      And they are buddies.

    • @dwaynepatch6872
      @dwaynepatch6872 13 днів тому +8

      I think he deserves a 9 second drag and drive car build

    • @natevanlandingham1945
      @natevanlandingham1945 13 днів тому +12

      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!

    • @cmwhitt18
      @cmwhitt18 13 днів тому +3

      What city in northern Tennessee did you find that beauty?​@@ViceGripGarage

  • @alwayssearching1882
    @alwayssearching1882 13 днів тому +171

    The crazier this world gets the more I appreciate the former days and vehicles. Love the simplicity of this truck. Great upload Derek.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  13 днів тому +31

      Thank you!

    • @alwayssearching1882
      @alwayssearching1882 12 днів тому +8

      Glad to be able to hang out with you guy.@@ViceGripGarage

    • @roodick85
      @roodick85 9 днів тому +2

      Rock solid truck. Great mpg good torque and easy to work on. I miss these days

  • @shrodingerschat2258
    @shrodingerschat2258 9 днів тому +15

    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!

  • @derekgriffin8488
    @derekgriffin8488 10 днів тому +23

    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.

    • @rustyneuron
      @rustyneuron 6 днів тому +1

      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.

  • @waterloobear
    @waterloobear 13 днів тому +169

    #1 apocalypse mechanic
    Derek is a national treasure

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  12 днів тому +39

      Thanks, I'm humbled!!

    • @moparman1962
      @moparman1962 11 днів тому +9

      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.)

    • @TypeTuber
      @TypeTuber 10 днів тому +3

      There is absolutely no question of this. A guiding light for us all.

  • @GMguy-wv4qc
    @GMguy-wv4qc 12 днів тому +87

    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.

  • @Beer-can_full_of_toes
    @Beer-can_full_of_toes 10 днів тому +39

    Always remember the old mechanical fan is dual purpose. Not only does it help keep the power barn in an HVAC mode but it’s mainly there to dry out all the fluids that spray all over the engine area.

    • @roodick85
      @roodick85 9 днів тому

      😂😂😂

    • @MACE1-1
      @MACE1-1 7 днів тому

      Sep, if it’s a diesel…

  • @DiggitySchwag
    @DiggitySchwag 8 днів тому +8

    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.

  • @phillipmcr
    @phillipmcr 11 днів тому +17

    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

  • @Joe.Rogan.
    @Joe.Rogan. 13 днів тому +151

    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.".

    • @michaelwalsh98
      @michaelwalsh98 13 днів тому +23

      He must been the old school, oh no I am not paying $50.00 extra for a radio kind of guy.

    • @ryanm4419
      @ryanm4419 13 днів тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @awj918
      @awj918 13 днів тому +3

      Or he was just broke but didn't want anyone to know. 😂😂 Can't see the radio from the curb.

    • @RobertDickens2002
      @RobertDickens2002 13 днів тому +1

      Couldn't be distracted had to keep it running.

    • @dylanromine4101
      @dylanromine4101 13 днів тому +4

      Thatd be me. I have 6 cars currently and no radio in any of them

  • @MajorHorstPower
    @MajorHorstPower 13 днів тому +80

    A guy singing Pink Floyd while doing a revival is the best thing I've heard all week feller❤❤❤

    • @clappedoutsubie920
      @clappedoutsubie920 12 днів тому +8

      Scrolled through comments knowing someone else had to get the reference! Glad to see people still like good music.

    • @ghettosled1976
      @ghettosled1976 12 днів тому +5

      It was more spoken word than it was singing 😂

    • @barryclay9084
      @barryclay9084 8 днів тому +3

      When he said "I need some information first", I thought keep goin...and you completed the Floydian slip!

    • @markthomas6980
      @markthomas6980 2 дні тому

      Always replace brakes in pairs. Even if not needed

  • @ericneeds1512
    @ericneeds1512 11 днів тому +10

    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'.

  • @mcroprntRC
    @mcroprntRC 11 днів тому +7

    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.

  • @AngusSibbet-jg9fj
    @AngusSibbet-jg9fj 13 днів тому +74

    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.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  13 днів тому +15

      Very much appreciated

    • @claztube
      @claztube 12 днів тому +1

      I saw the same image, then noticed your comment that said I wasn't the only feller with imagination ❤

    • @lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269
      @lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269 11 днів тому +1

      The old goat was out grazing!

    • @danielmcguire6814
      @danielmcguire6814 10 днів тому

      I was going to say it looked like he was driving a Chia pet.

  • @rossdeterman8928
    @rossdeterman8928 12 днів тому +97

    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!

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  12 днів тому +14

      Very much appreciated!

    • @thra5herxb12s
      @thra5herxb12s 11 днів тому +9

      So true. I'm in the UK and people recognise my "I'll be dipped" key fob 😁

    • @matthewfenton8775
      @matthewfenton8775 11 днів тому +2

      @@thra5herxb12ssame dude! Where u at in the UK I’m over in Northern Ireland

  • @stevegood3979
    @stevegood3979 11 днів тому +8

    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.

    • @pilsplease7561
      @pilsplease7561 9 днів тому

      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.

  • @mikepraed4623
    @mikepraed4623 10 днів тому +3

    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.😊

  • @paulfox3532
    @paulfox3532 13 днів тому +49

    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

    • @Davide0033
      @Davide0033 12 днів тому +2

      damn, why even delete the ac and the radio?

    • @user-uk5bx1kz2k
      @user-uk5bx1kz2k 12 днів тому +1

      @@Davide0033 price and fuel?

    • @delbutler885
      @delbutler885 11 днів тому +1

      ​@@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.

    • @jackdonkey22
      @jackdonkey22 11 днів тому +4

      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.

    • @paulfox3532
      @paulfox3532 6 днів тому

      @@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.

  • @mikepoint4717
    @mikepoint4717 13 днів тому +50

    Derek is a national treasure, dodge , Chevy or ford he will give any car or truck a new lease on life . Cheers 🇨🇦

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  13 днів тому +12

      Do what I can!

    • @awj918
      @awj918 13 днів тому +6

      Don't forget wooden Lamborghini's

    • @rondogwil
      @rondogwil 13 днів тому +2

      @@awj918 🤣

    • @doolittlegeorge
      @doolittlegeorge 10 днів тому

      ​@@ViceGripGarage only missing the requisite actual vice on the back for your vice grip garage no less

  • @user-jo7nj3uz7x
    @user-jo7nj3uz7x 11 днів тому +2

    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.

  • @randallfetty2991
    @randallfetty2991 9 днів тому +1

    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.

  • @stephenmurck384
    @stephenmurck384 12 днів тому +60

    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.

    • @ericneeds1512
      @ericneeds1512 11 днів тому +4

      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.

    • @jlaakso1706
      @jlaakso1706 11 днів тому +7

      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.

    • @mtrgv
      @mtrgv 10 днів тому +2

      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.

    • @o.c.smithiii2626
      @o.c.smithiii2626 10 днів тому +2

      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.

    • @TeaMollie11
      @TeaMollie11 10 днів тому

      ​@@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 🤷‍♂️

  • @deanmackey3179
    @deanmackey3179 13 днів тому +185

    You should get an award for being the best

    • @Canthus13
      @Canthus13 13 днів тому +12

      He did get a gold play button....

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  13 днів тому +44

      Appreciate the kind words!

    • @Yippa391
      @Yippa391 13 днів тому +8

      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!

    • @kdogg82
      @kdogg82 13 днів тому +6

      He came in at the right time on youtube and did it right. Derek is a OG on will it run car stuff.

    • @souleater32
      @souleater32 13 днів тому +1

      @@Yippa391 don't forget crap chevs

  • @MeatandTatersGaming54
    @MeatandTatersGaming54 День тому +1

    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.

  • @nmiullo
    @nmiullo 11 днів тому

    Derek is the Bieri best. Waaaay back i was a Click and Clack Brothers fan. Had an old used car radio, speakers and lead acid battree hooked up in my room and also listened to Casey Kasem on it. Derek helped inspire me to get my dad’s old 57 Edsel Citation back on the road and handed off to my niece and nephew who dad used to drive to school and events when they were kids. Such a great family bonding experience. Really enjoy watching everything this family generously shares. You all have touched so many.

  • @RyanMercer
    @RyanMercer 12 днів тому +638

    "Have some more sloppy joes. I made 'em extra sloppy for yous. I know how yous kids like 'em sloppy."

    • @davidgalea6113
      @davidgalea6113 12 днів тому +5

      What is a sloppy joe for those of us that are not Americans?

    • @ChrisJohnson-tf7up
      @ChrisJohnson-tf7up 12 днів тому +6

      @@davidgalea6113a Sloppy Joe is ground beef mixed with some sort of tomato sauce in between slices of bread or a hamburger bun.

    • @RyanMercer
      @RyanMercer 12 днів тому +3

      @@davidgalea6113 gross mostly.

    • @RejectReality97
      @RejectReality97 12 днів тому +4

      ​@@davidgalea6113Maybe look it up. You're on the internet 😂

    • @rufusrose
      @rufusrose 12 днів тому +6

      Get away lady your scaring me

  • @kaedanford7960
    @kaedanford7960 13 днів тому +163

    Down in the bleep boops here. got here pretty fast somehow, I don't know. Have a good day everyone

    • @xXalexkablamXx
      @xXalexkablamXx 13 днів тому +17

      Me too man. Just had surgery. Can’t even find my motivation make it happener.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  13 днів тому +34

      Thanks for watchin!

    • @flyfly2427
      @flyfly2427 13 днів тому +8

      ​@ViceGripGarage What's the joke your grandfather use to tell? Us viewers really want to know

    • @donaldstewart8342
      @donaldstewart8342 13 днів тому +2

      @@flyfly2427 I know the joke but I'm not going to say it either

    • @harrywalker968
      @harrywalker968 13 днів тому

      @@ViceGripGarage mosqueto / spider. in aus we have white tails, similar to that. if you get bit, you rot.. no sht..

  • @elit3401
    @elit3401 11 днів тому

    Love your videos, you are the highlight of my only day off from work ! Especially moved when you help other people in distress. God bless you and your family!

  • @shuttlemanjack
    @shuttlemanjack 11 днів тому +7

    Between the slant 6 and the Ford 300 and both with the 4 speed you have the perfect "Survive the Apocalypse" trucks.

    • @kellismith4329
      @kellismith4329 7 днів тому

      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

  • @saifrushdi1319
    @saifrushdi1319 12 днів тому +53

    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.

  • @jdeno76
    @jdeno76 13 днів тому +27

    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!

  • @lunarvvolf9606
    @lunarvvolf9606 11 днів тому +3

    I had an 86 with the leaning tower of power was once owned by the air force and was just a dark blue d100 short bed. I loved that truck go anywhere as long as you weren't in a big hurry.

  • @TheDeepHermit
    @TheDeepHermit 5 годин тому +1

    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.

  • @roberthedrick1
    @roberthedrick1 13 днів тому +91

    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.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  13 днів тому +24

      Thanks buddy!

    • @Gearhead6971
      @Gearhead6971 13 днів тому +8

      Everything I have seen with Jess and kids is heartwarming also. Great Channel

  • @tonyriehle6657
    @tonyriehle6657 13 днів тому +43

    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!

  • @saublesurfer8197
    @saublesurfer8197 9 днів тому +1

    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.

  • @GambitOR1
    @GambitOR1 13 днів тому +22

    ‘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!

  • @brandonmello2077
    @brandonmello2077 11 днів тому

    This really brings me back, Derek. My first truck was an 81 ram d150 with the slant 6, but mine was an automatic. My dad and I drove it cross country 2 times without any issues. Such an awsome truck. I really miss it.

  • @zachmilberger
    @zachmilberger 11 днів тому +1

    Love the videos! On deployment right now and they are definitely one of the highlights of the week! Keep up the great work!

  • @user-tx1oc3cb5g
    @user-tx1oc3cb5g 12 днів тому +22

    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

  • @rustyneuron
    @rustyneuron 7 днів тому

    My dad bought one of theses new when I was 12. It was the best truck ever, even though the 225 slant 6 in it was no powerhouse. It was just a plain-jane work truck-- no power steering, am only radio, no carpet, no a/c, no power windows, 1/2 ton. We hauled a lot of wood in that thing. My sister and I rode in the middle for years-- 4 of us in the cab . . . . lol. We actually took that thing on a 3 week camping trip through the western US-- my mom and sister slept under a camper shell in the back of the truck, and my dad and I camped in a tent. It was a fun trip. Later we had an old 71 volkswagon camper van my grandparents bought brand new; my mom sewed curtains for it and we fixed the inside up and I camped in the pop-up top. We made some good memories.

  • @ozzyvanhalenrox
    @ozzyvanhalenrox 11 днів тому

    I drove a 1965 dodge town panel in highschool while looking for a new truck. Those slant 6’s are so fun and never give up on you. Thanks for all your hard work as usual! Look forward to every new video from you.

  • @dilloncollins7521
    @dilloncollins7521 13 днів тому +78

    YES! 2 hour revival!

    • @CajunShrek
      @CajunShrek 13 днів тому

      Probably run without knocking with fresh gas

    • @henrik1743
      @henrik1743 13 днів тому

      And drive home, the best!!!

  • @xXalexkablamXx
    @xXalexkablamXx 13 днів тому +19

    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!

  • @moparman1962
    @moparman1962 11 днів тому +3

    Someone said in the comments that Derek is "a National Treasure". Yes, he is...and a fun fact...he's also one of the Seven Wonders Of The Automotive World! (You truly rock at what you are doing, Derek, keep it up, you and your family make the best content.)

    • @mtrgv
      @mtrgv 10 днів тому

      There are plans to make a 200 ft Colossus statue of Derek in the New Orleans Harbor welcoming all kinds of wrench turning enthusiasts.

    • @moparman1962
      @moparman1962 10 днів тому +1

      @@mtrgv and @ViceGripGarage ...there SHOULD BE statues AND monuments to Derek in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minesooota, Tennessee, Florida and 43 other states, 3 territories and two protectorates. ;)

  • @nicklloyd3962
    @nicklloyd3962 7 днів тому

    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

  • @lornebelongia4780
    @lornebelongia4780 13 днів тому +82

    A real diamond in the rough there. Gonna be a sweet rig

  • @StillShatter
    @StillShatter 13 днів тому +10

    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 😂

  • @dmorris8661
    @dmorris8661 4 дні тому +1

    I had a dark green Dodge pickup back in high school ,it had a slant 6 ,them things run forever!!

  • @br549rdr
    @br549rdr 11 днів тому

    Thank you Derek!! Thank you!! Bless you and your wonderful family.

  • @tkskagen
    @tkskagen 13 днів тому +25

    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.

    • @NaruSanavai
      @NaruSanavai 13 днів тому +3

      Boeing doesn't exactly have the best reputation, right now. Hopefully his stint was during better times.

    • @bgee461
      @bgee461 13 днів тому +2

      Undeniably a great pro tip! Thank you for sharing, hopefully VGG gets to see this

    • @tkskagen
      @tkskagen 13 днів тому +1

      @@NaruSanavai Early 1970s to early 2000s...

  • @nickknaack
    @nickknaack 12 днів тому +54

    "Someone's really practicing their Amendments over here. They've already spent $97 in brass." 😂😂😂

    • @markbrown6236
      @markbrown6236 10 днів тому +5

      We all know what you meant.
      Also the Pink Floyd quote was pretty sweet.

    • @TypeTuber
      @TypeTuber 10 днів тому +2

      This is the way

    • @719vol
      @719vol 10 днів тому +1

      @@markbrown6236comfortably numb

  • @davelove3779
    @davelove3779 9 днів тому

    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

  • @dude28405
    @dude28405 11 днів тому +2

    Good find on the old dodge. Any truck from that era that's in that good of shape is worth saving. I never appreciated those trucks back in the day I always thought less of the Dodge and it was probably the toughest of them all

  • @curtiswebster6070
    @curtiswebster6070 13 днів тому +22

    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

  • @matthewf5891
    @matthewf5891 13 днів тому +23

    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!

    • @danielj1063
      @danielj1063 13 днів тому

      Yep, now I'm into Daks (scary transition years), nothin' newer

    • @shawnlayne5841
      @shawnlayne5841 12 днів тому

      Yeah because they rust out faster then they can wear out showing why you had so many replacements of them

  • @justinbrand6585
    @justinbrand6585 10 днів тому +2

    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.

  • @briane4555
    @briane4555 11 днів тому

    Another good one, I really like these videos where you bring these old vehicles back to life. I appreciate the time you take to explain what you’re doing.

  • @ernestobarajas8445
    @ernestobarajas8445 13 днів тому +17

    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.

    • @stevehilliard1495
      @stevehilliard1495 13 днів тому +4

      You never know maybe you were holding on and it was time to let go. Hopefully you will find something better soon 🤓

    • @ernestobarajas8445
      @ernestobarajas8445 13 днів тому +3

      Thanks Steve. 🙏🏼

    • @TXAG81
      @TXAG81 12 днів тому +4

      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.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  12 днів тому +2

      Sorry to hear that, hope it all works out

    • @RejectReality97
      @RejectReality97 12 днів тому

      ​@@TXAG81There is no plan it's all random based on choice you make.

  • @warrenbrocker5361
    @warrenbrocker5361 12 днів тому +22

    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

  • @frankmiller7960
    @frankmiller7960 11 днів тому +1

    I think this is awesome and you have documentation of it being a one owner which makes it a great project to clean up, put tires on (rims and tires if you prefer) and keep it around. I agree the white spoke rims do look very good on that truck. It would make a great shop truck or for the one of the boys when they get older. It might even be another giveaway candidate later on down the road. Keep doing what you're doing and stay safe!

  • @justinheffernan1
    @justinheffernan1 11 днів тому +2

    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.

  • @mandybluck42
    @mandybluck42 13 днів тому +33

    That wrench will never be seen again. 😂😂 I secretly love watching you with my husband. 🤫 don’t tell him.

  • @ModMyMind
    @ModMyMind 13 днів тому +8

    The tailgate was probably still there, behind some stuff in the garage/barn/shed.

  • @musicloverstl
    @musicloverstl 11 днів тому +2

    Just a really cool video and a testament to how Dodge USED to build trucks. I love watching you bring these vehicles back to life.

  • @deewhy73
    @deewhy73 13 днів тому +12

    Yes give her a good clean, new grille, tailgate, wheels & tires and you have a definite sweet “goin to town” rig 👍👍👍

  • @Nothing_to_see_here
    @Nothing_to_see_here 12 днів тому +13

    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.

  • @user-yf5gl9hu4l
    @user-yf5gl9hu4l 10 днів тому

    Really enjoyed this one Derek. My grandfather had an ‘82 ‘Miser’- same power plant and drivetrain. I remember that sloppy shifter. Good memories.

  • @mattz5770
    @mattz5770 2 дні тому

    Using both Kelis and Pink Floyd quotes while working on a truck….pure genius. Now I don’t feel so bad about myself for loving to pull random movie quotes and music lyrics and insert them into conversations when nobody’s expecting it, just to see who gets them. Thank you Derek.

  • @mgmnfld3109
    @mgmnfld3109 13 днів тому +35

    Hot dang, Vice Grip Friday again. Looks like it's cold snack time.
    Thanks for the information, inspiration and entertainment Derek.

    • @YOLO891
      @YOLO891 13 днів тому +2

      drinking a wobble pop myself..lol

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  13 днів тому +11

      Preciate ya stopping in!

  • @calvinsmith2095
    @calvinsmith2095 13 днів тому +5

    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.

  • @skagitbigz8084
    @skagitbigz8084 11 днів тому

    Ivs followed ya since the iphone days and still to this day makes me feel better im not the only guy who talks to himself whilst working on rigs.

  • @patmcgaha8120
    @patmcgaha8120 9 днів тому

    Always love tagging along with Derek! Thanks for another great adventure!

  • @chriskothe3132
    @chriskothe3132 13 днів тому +8

    The O'REILLY adds with Derrick are priceless it's the only add i don't skip 😂

  • @JohnLittle-ze7sp
    @JohnLittle-ze7sp 13 днів тому +9

    Yelling at them birds had a feller crackin - up. have a good weekend Derek and family

  • @BLD426
    @BLD426 11 днів тому +2

    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.

  • @harleydude-xo8pu
    @harleydude-xo8pu 13 днів тому +9

    The loose headlight was an advanced safety feature back in the day. The rattling noise it makes kept the driver awake.

  • @farmdog93
    @farmdog93 13 днів тому +13

    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 🤘

  • @user-ch8th6vs5h
    @user-ch8th6vs5h 11 днів тому +1

    The Genuine "electronic fuel control system" Reaction gave me the first genuine laugh I've had in a while 😅 love you man , God bless

  • @boooochee
    @boooochee 11 днів тому +1

    slant 6 .. one of the best engines ever built ! had one in my 72 plymouth

  • @rcfools
    @rcfools 13 днів тому +4

    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.

  • @mikerichardson60
    @mikerichardson60 12 днів тому +6

    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".

  • @thomasfoster7524
    @thomasfoster7524 8 днів тому

    Thanks for doing what you do I love to see old rigs back to life

  • @TheDlipowski
    @TheDlipowski 10 днів тому

    Another great video thanks Derek. They also encourage me to get on with my project's!

  • @theworldsnewsplainview952
    @theworldsnewsplainview952 12 днів тому +7

    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.

  • @mkbarber65
    @mkbarber65 12 днів тому +9

    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!

  • @antti5717
    @antti5717 8 днів тому

    I'm not much of an car guy, but I enjoy watching these so much. They're comfortable, funny, and enjoyable. It's a good feeling to know that the video you're going to watch is guaranteed to take your mind off of strestulf things without any doubt.

  • @wgielis
    @wgielis 11 днів тому

    A classic revival. Love 'm. Don't have the access to the ones you're doing on cable or wherever. So a real reward!

  • @shanewilliams7834
    @shanewilliams7834 13 днів тому +5

    Revivals is what you are built on and we love it!!! Thanks Derek for getting back to basics it means a lot

  • @realamerican911
    @realamerican911 13 днів тому +12

    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.

    • @realamerican911
      @realamerican911 13 днів тому +1

      1 owner farm truck. Stored in garage and 97,000 miles.

  • @larryjohnson7591
    @larryjohnson7591 8 днів тому

    Love the truck. Yeah, please pass it on so someone can clean it up and start driving it. Thanks for taking me along again Derek.

  • @spaceghost8995
    @spaceghost8995 10 днів тому

    My Dad had a 1977 D100. Slant six three on the tree. Zero extra options. We would way overload it with firewood but it would still pull you right up some muddy hills and out of the woods!

  • @mannye
    @mannye 13 днів тому +5

    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.

  • @BrianSmith-ql5nj
    @BrianSmith-ql5nj 13 днів тому +13

    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!!

  • @dianehoward8568
    @dianehoward8568 9 днів тому

    My all time FAVORITE type of show. Love spending my evening with Derek! P.S. Have learned so much about fixing older cars and trucks!

  • @SweatyHanes
    @SweatyHanes 10 днів тому

    I was made late in 83 too, neat to see that truck held up as good as I have

  • @markhoffman6861
    @markhoffman6861 13 днів тому +6

    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.