BARN FIND Chrysler Imperial Parked 22 Years! Will It RUN AND DRIVE 950 Miles Home?
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- I bought this Chrysler (mopar) sight unseen. It's been sitting in a barn untouched for 22 years. The 1981 Imperial was a one year only fuel injected 318 engine. I'm going to try get this running, driving, and attempt to get 950 miles back home!
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I wish someone believed in me as much as Derek believes in the integrity of that barn floor.
My wife had a bank barn on her farm where a dump truck would back in on the upper level and dump wood shavings once a month. Those old bank barns are pretty stout.
@@johnj.baranski6553 I dont doubt you, but the amount of camera rocking when he took steps put me off.
You may go now
That was my thought when he started Jacking the front up! Glad it held!
I was quietly wondering about that floor myself - especially jacking it up for the brake work..
3 hours?? Absolutely blessed us with a full length feature film!
2 of them
I guess we know what Garth Brooks is up to for the next couple hours.
Good sign...might actually make it home
Ain't that the truth. Wanna share some popcorn?
Right?! time for some popcorn
Derek's 'long-form' revivals are the best thing on UA-cam.
This might be my favorite episode so far. Three hours of trouble, laughter, thoughts and genius workarounds to preserve a magnificent car. We even got to see some caves and carriages! 10/10.
magnificent car?? 😉
A good point. 😅
Best line yet. “That’s a mustang, I’m getting out of here. There’s going to be light poles flying” 😂😂😂😂😂
Light poles...trees...people....
I had to pause the video until I quit laughing. Yes, best one liner yet !!!!
😂😂😂😂
Don't forget downed fences and crashed buildings when their lame attempts at showing off go awry. I have never done that in my GTO or Camara.
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Derek, the lengths you go to in order to provide content is second to none. Body aches, long days, multiple stops, fixing issues on the fly... There's a reason I've been watching for over 4 years and will continue to do so. I don't care if the videos are 5 hours. You're thankful for us? We're all thankful for you, my friend.
Thanks so much for the kind words!
He was confused about the carburetor. The TBI system was so problematic that all the 81's were recalled by Chrysler and were converted to carburetor. This recall included replacing the entire dash. I believe the story goes that Frank Sinatra was stranded by his imperial due to the TBI. He was so pissed that he said he didn't want any future models to bear his name. This one might be a Frank Sinatra edition since it's a 1981 model.
@@dougfisher1813 So cool that people somewhere knows American cars. That's a great story on Sinatra.
I know nothing about cars and I have spent 6 hours watching Derek noodle through repairs with the patience of a Saint . Better than anything I’ve watched anywhere. This guy is a treasure.
Once again, Derek tackles the impossible sight unseen and makes it possible. Which is why we all watch and admire his tenacity. Get the popcorn.
1.3 million views on a video in 2 days when the channel only has 1.9 million subscribers is absolutely amazing and a real estimate to the quality of the content.
Not knocking the content, it is great, perhaps most like me watched it in 3 go's hence the viewables on the interwebs.
Only has 1.9 million. Lol
The caverns look cool.. in Schoharie NY there's Howes Caverns. You can walk into it. You take an elevator down into the earth. And part of it is on foot, part in a boat though narrow passage. Very cool.
Some of them peoples need to subscribe
Take care of yourself Derek. Your family needs you more than we do brother.
❤❤❤
I had similar, turned out to be torn meniscus. Knee scoping took care of it. Hope yours is something simple.
I’ve had serious knee pain caused by sciatic nerve.
My first "something simple" meniscus tear scope surgery, as predicted by the ortho, led to repeated tears and scopes (four in five years) and not enough meniscus left to prevent my knee from ending up bone on bone. That led to total knee replacement and a knee joint implant which turned septic four years post op. I had emergency surgery to remove the implant followed by three months without a knee joint while I went through daily antibiotic infusion. Only then was I cleared to receive a new implant followed by months of intense rehab. The process took about a year total but saved my leg if not my life. A few years later I had to have heart surgery to correct full time arrhythmia (afib) dating back to and likely caused by the sepsis. I consider myself lucky. A family friend died in his early 40s a few months after "simple" scope surgery on his leg which led to a blood clot.
This car did well for being in a barn for 20 years. I was wondering how many seals would leak on the way back, but you made it home successfully!
Thanks for this video.
Love the Imperial. One of my dream cars and it has a sunroof 🙂
I worked at a Chrysler dealer in the 90's,
I had to convert one for a customer in 91'. The box the parts came in was insane, manifold, tank, lines, engine harness, ignition system (with spark control system) replacement digital dash cluster, throttle linkages for accelerator and transmission..
Wish I still had the installation manual
So cool!
If a tech these days had to do all that, they would quit 😂
I heard frank sinatra was picked to advertise the car when the one he was given stranded him Chrysler recalled them and they received the carburetor replacement kit it was an interesting story saw it on UA-cam years ago the Chrysler lean burn had issues also the computer on the air filter got hot and shook with the air cleaner heat and vibration with early electronics is never good
I can only tell you when I was given the job it was customer pay, took me days, I was also tipped very well..
Same here in 1986. Pallet of parts. I guess it is sort of an honor to have done one of those TSBs. It wasn't a recall as many people call it.
Derek is the hardest working man on UA-cam. He deserves every dollar he makes times 10.
I hope he actually gets x10 dollars. I can see it now!
“We’re here today with this Ferrari that’s been abandoned for 25 years” 😆
Yet some people throw shade when they don't get THEIR revival videos because Derek is out living his own life racing the dream he has SELF MANIFESTED!!! SMH.
Guninue Mexico hoses, imported from China😮
Amen
Amen to that, brother. Derek and Jess really outwork a LOT of people. they deserve everything
There is no other content that I could watch for 3 hours and enjoy so much. This, along with so many of your videos is amazingly talented. We are grateful that you can earn enough $ to continue - but whatever it is should be double as you devote body and soul. The best compliment that I can give is this, Thank You!
Born and raised in Northern Mn in the 70's and 80's, everything I drove needed wrenching every 50 miles. Your videos remind me of those great times. Just needed patience and perseverance. VGG keeps the memories alive.
i must say, opening a sunroof on a car thats been parked up for 20 years just before a 1000mile drive home is ballsy.
Opening a 40 years old sunroof is barking mad at any time. Do not touch until you are geared up to repair the contraption.
That's a bummer !!
Remember Sinatra had a drinking problem at one time and then got better, never give up on a Chrysler or a Sinatra 😂😅 I'll trade ya a 64 Polara for the 81 Imperial. We are similar in our car doings, I've had 340 or so cars, trucks and so ,sold all and get another one mostly for people that needs a rig. I'll talk to you sometime. Oh ya my left knee is shot wife want me to get it fixed this year, good woman ;)
Lol 😂
@@kellykenyon6481my 2001 subaru is still running like a champ, original motor and Trans. I think it had a head gasket done once but don't care. No leaks. 250+ k miles.
These old American cars are really junk and where not meant to run more than 100k
Ten minutes into the video he unpluges the wiper motor because they was wipin. 1hr 50 into the video, Derik: "Believe it or not, wipers aint wipen"... ...lmao. Genuinely love this guy!
Mopar chose to do something different with cars from this era. While the trucks retained the traditional windshield wiper arm arrangement, these have a totally different setup. No idea why the did it, but less common, and more costly now to fix. So, while the motor was heard running, it wasn't connected to the arms. By
@@tvdroid22 did the bushings come apart? I had a 79 LeBaron and once a bushing failed, wiper motor ran but wiper arms didn't wipe. The linkage fell apart
This made me wonder, too - were they “trying” to work when he unplugged them or were they good the whole time and just forgotten about?
It could certainly be the linkage, but my money is on him doing it on purpose. You really have to pay attention to realize how deep his sense of humor is. Definitely my favorite UA-cam content creator. Everything he does is worth watching every second of. I can’t imagine the trouble he goes through to do this for us. I would vote for him to be our president. He knows how to deal with every problem imaginable. The only issue is he’s probably too honest.
Was the blower motor wasn’t it?
This man is a gem. There most certainly is something romantic about what he does and he has a unique way of making it feel genuine to his audience. He does this thing he does in earnest and with conviction.
Hmmm. Mebbe feels genuine b'cuz it is??
Just one of these videos would be a legendary UA-cam gem, a tale of humor, perseverance and ingenuity. The fact that Derek has a whole library of these epics is mind-blowing.
Derek, don’t ever doubt the love of your base! Over 1 million views in 24hrs of an over 3HOUR video. I’ve been saying for years that you don’t have cut your content down to an hour. We love your content.
well as long as you approve, thats all that matters
@@arresthillary9502 bless your heart.
Yes, Derek (who rocks the automotive channel thing) and Jessica make a full-story 3 hr + video of him going to retrieve, get running and drive a 1981 Chrysler Imperial home 950 miles when it hasn't done ANYTHING but sit for 22 years and Jessica and he post it for all of us to enjoy...and enjoy it we do, Derek/Jessica have 1.91+ million Subscribers and in only 2 days they've had 1.3+ million of us watch said awesome, cool, adventurous, entertaining, car guy video...because quality stuff, goodness, funness. That's impressive, and I ain't kiddin' a feller or fellette!
@@moparman1962indeed 😂❤
I honestly believe that Derek is the most pure hearted UA-camr that there is.
Until they set cadaver dogs loose on his property. 😂
@@petemitchell6788?? Whatcha talking about?
Busting up😂😂😂@@petemitchell6788
right up there with Project Farm
It's the Minnesota Nice. Works on 'em every time.
I admire you SO MUCH! the genuine way you talk, teach, laugh and learn is truly a gift to this world. i appreciate you doing what you do, and sharing it with all of us. THANK YOU DEREK!
This one brought many memories back for a guy. I had an ‘82 Dodge Mirada - very similar - and my father in law had a Frank Sinatra edition Chrysler Imperial. The squeak in the driver’s door brought me right back to my teenage years! Many thanks!!!!
Oh boy just got off a 14 hour shift sat down on a Friday evening and bang my favorite show comes on. Love it thanks for everything you and your family does. We really appreciate it.
Sheet man, I wish I worked 14 hours today. I'm struggling for work rn.
Got off at 12 hr shift to got to watching this guy love watching his vids man😂
lol also got off a 14hr shift waited just to get home to watch this
Love the content, all 3 glorious hours of that bad boy
go to a ups. 22$hr free healthcare. great workout@@Brock_Landers
Hey there Derek! From one guy who knows knee pain, I know what you're going through. Please see a Dr and get it addressed before it gets worse. Sometimes I feel you're not watching your health as closely as you should. Be well, my friend. You're a treasure to all of us!!
Thanks
That's very sound advice Dave! We men tend to badly neglect our body and health (ask me how I know...).
Thanks Derek for another big big whopper video and greetings from the guy from Switzerland (Schangnau et al ;-) Charles
He's wearing respirators more often! 😜
I come from a long line of Men who had both their knees replaced. I know your schedule is packed tighter than 6 Nuns in a Dodge Neon but don't over do it. Give your knee time to heal.. don't try to soldier through if possible.
Get your knee looked at. Could be fixed. Easily.
And start. Wearing. Knee pads
Derek does what a lot of us dream about doing in our lives. I'm really thankful he shares his adventures with us. It really puts a smile on my face, and makes the old heart feel good.
UA-cam needs to make somekind of extralike button....As a long time fan of this chanel we are all used to getting some very entertaining car rescues....sometimes we get a little ( or big ) roadtrip advanture through the states.....this time we got a rescue, a swap meat, a cave, a museum and a casino.....Thanks Derek...you know how to make the best use of the time god gives us on this earth...Greetings to you and your family from Belgium
This video ought to be a mandatory watch for all h.s. graduates ... a great example of persistence, tolerance, ingenuity, and patience. Thanks, again, Derek.
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Hell yes
Oh no! I don't want to be the 45fth thumbs up!! I'll wait for the next😂
Being a disabled guy, I surely enjoy living vicariously thru your videos, Derrick! Thankyou for what you do, brother! It entertains fellers, like myself, who are unable to do it ourselves! ✌️
Same here
in the crowd with ya's
Trying to come out of it but I've been there the last 5+ years. I feel what you're saying 100%.
Hey. I’m with you! Mine is back issues so this is really nice and entertaining . My wife has started watching them with me
I became a quadriplegic 15 years ago. I was at Ford mechanic for 14 years I got hurt at 32 years old so yes, I live through many UA-cam videos.
Can’t wait for part 2. I’ve always loved those Imperials, and have almost bought one half a dozen times over the years. Also, one of the best episodes yet. A classic!
Best 3 hours I've ever spent. Epic journey! I sure hope you release a video of it all cleaned up! I wanna see that gorgeous color come back! Thanks Derek!
1.5 million views in 3 days on a 3 hour video. The love for this man and what he does shows from all the views and comments. We appreciate you bud!
I noticed that too. His viewership is incredible
You know, you're basically the America Red Green.
Keep your stick on the ice.
@@AvenEngineer ☺
Derrick's opossum lodge?
@@chevroletgt bahaha yes!
Haha…so who is Harold? “If the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.”
One of the best, not a lot of major time consuming work, cool cranky car, good history, good flow, editing, confidence building education simple practical troubleshooting skillage, and genuine good fun with purpose. So glad didn't have to drop tank enroute. Rock On!
Now that is the first time, I have seen someone rev the car in drive while under the hood like that. I'm glad the car didn't try to fly out of the barn on you. That was a fun surprise in the middle of the video. Thanks for sharing your fantastic journey.
Glad to see Derek has almost 2 mil subscribers. I joined when he had about 30k - he is still cranking out amazing content; nothing has changed; the fame & celebrity has not changed these videos one bit. Proud of you sir - you're a great American with a great American family. We need more Vice Grip Garages in this world.
10 / 4 on that
Concur!!!
I joined at least 2 years ago. Not been along for a while and find I’m not subscribed. Thanks YT.
Hands down one of my favorite people to watch. No fancy doo dads, no big money ego. Just good, humble, american nation loving, down to earth guy breathing life back into these old rigs and keeping the laughs going while doing it. Awesome video Derek!
Derek should be a international treasure in the car community honestly. I'm. not from the US, but his videos are truly awesome for exactly the reasons you wrote, also, many mechanics can learn valuable stuff from his revivals.
Upgrading to TWO 5-gallon cans is a major upgrade for one of these jobs. Great video as always.
Derick I get why you do what you do. I bought our 95 ram 2500 diesel with a blow trans and swapped it to a standard. Parts didn’t go as planned and I already sold my old truck. Long story short I finished at 2PM we hooked up our travel trailer and drove 4600km/2875 miles to the Yukon. Needless to say plans went about the same parts. Was the best trip I ever had though. Really enjoy the challenge and problem solving. Met some really cool people. Doing that again but with something sitting is definitely on my bucket list. You are very fortunate.
Man, that Chrysler EARNED a proper tune up/clean up and test drive. Id be honored to see it in another episode. Was rooting for it by the end! Lol
I worked at Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler dealership from 85-91. To the best of my recollection, all three years were originally fuel injected. In fact it was the Imperial where I first heard the term fuel infection. The first year of production was so bad that the carburetor conversion kit was developed early in 1982. Originally an owner could opt to have the dealership install the carburetor conversion for $3,500, or if your car had collected enough warranty work, Chrysler Corp would install the conversion kit under warranty. By 1983 many dealerships across the country were doing the conversion before the car sold.
This looks like a Canadian car. They are usually different in some way or the other.
@@JoeVinson what are you talkin aboot?
It was made in Canada. @@JoeVinson
You are indeed correct sir. That EFI delete carb conversion is totally Chrysler developed and offered for install on those!
DING! You saved me some typing!
I absolutely love your positivity when you're up against the odds. Keep going!
Yes! A good ole revival! This is what got me hooked on this channel!
I fall apart when things don't go my way when working on my vehicle. This man teaches me patients. The "is what it is" mentality is something I strive for
Same. My new attitude is... "That's fine..."
Lol
I need to improve my patience capacity.
Just say In a loud voice "Help me understand..."🤣
I like how this car broke down on the owner and instead of selling it or crushing it, he let it collect dust for 22 years until one day the garage door opened and it was VGG. Bravo Derek!
I totally love long videos like this one. It's packed with so much so I thank you, Derek, and thank you for the trip to the caves & museum. Once again, your videos and your skill, resourcefulness & personality have made a VERY enjoyable watch. Cheers from the UK.
Can't tell you how much I appreciate you efforts in cleaning up the mess at the auto store - good on you!
Wow Derek. I just want to say how much I appreciate you taking the time and effort for making these HQ feature films for us. Thank you.
My pleasure!
Best Friday ever feature film VGG 3hrs with Derek !!! VGG Forever!!
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These were the VERY worst,last of the Chrysler K..car model that ccocka was so proud of in the beginning of the K CAR BY Chrysler that turned out to be the worst line of cars that Chrysler EVER produced in its history of Chrysler.......these cars were what bankrupted CHRYSLER IN THE Mid 80"s to late 80"s... Car magazine called them the WORST car brand to EVER...... . be created in the history of automobile"s...
Derek, your videos are the first I have watched on UA-cam. There is more and more showing up on UA-cam getting the old and abandoned cars running and driving again. Thanks for sharing
These videos are amazing, no matter what you do, no matter what kind of vehicle you get into, you make it worthwhile. Keep it up man, you never disappoint.
This is one of the only channels that I consistently see people watching several hour long videos. You're doing it right my guy.
Derek Carlisle is where it’s at in the spring. It is one of the biggest, if not THE BIGGEST car show in the country. You will love every second of it. Swap meet, auctions, or just walking around and enjoying the old cars. You and the fam will love it. It is a huge deal for all of us car guys living in PA.
I agree. been going to them for 40+ years and I'm 45 mins away.
We used to go to Carlisle when I worked for a small shop out of Michigan (Great Lakes Mopar) we pulled 3 large enclosed trailers out there and had probably one of the largest sites. Most sales were done on eBay. RIP Ron Adair
I drove from Minnesota to Emmaus to pick up a 1989 diesel Dodge pickup. I'd heard it was close to Allentown so I was expecting a post industrial Apocalypse (the Billy Joel song). I was shocked to discover that even near Allentown, Pennsylvania is a beautiful state of undulating valleys and trout streams and rivers. I could not stop looking down at them and the occasional trout fisher as I passed. I needed to continue because I had to get home and sleep but your state is so, so beautiful. How Pennsylvania has remained so scenic after 250 years of war and exploitation is a miracle to me.
Pa is beautiful so is North and South New Jersey...... It's seems they want to build Amazon Warehouse's in these beautiful rural areas...
@@DanCullen-zd1ll I've been through NJ too on The Palisades Parkway. That was also much prettier than portrayed on TV.
What a treat to see you drive thru my stomping ground, the Shenandoah Valley. My family and I were just at Luray Caverns a few weeks ago. If you are ever in need in the valley, my shop is always open to you!
Thanks for all the amazing family friendly content you produce. Prayers for that ol' knee. Hate to see a guy wobblin around.
Chrysler dealers offered to convert the cars to carb. If Chrysler did it, the dash will show a dot between the ODO and MI wording on the digital odometer. As well, the driver's door will have a tag showing the mileage on the car at time of conversion. The mileage then showing on the dash is SINCE the conversion. Overall, Chrysler converted cars were done 81-83 and were very comprehensive with changes made from front to rear where needed.
Can I but those skates please.
At 39:11 you can tell the dot is showing in the dash which means this is a factory Chrysler conversion
@@rawr51919
at 13 minutes in, when he first discovers the carb and tries to look at the build date on the door, you can see there is an additional sticker under the one he's looking that says something about federal law concerning vehicles with odometer replacements starting at "0", can't see the whole thing. But it appears you are correct
Bingo
3 hours!?!? LFG!
May have to watch this in 3 installments.
, but I’m up for it.
Right?
Woof 3hrs ill try I just got into my lazy boy I'll probably fall asleep 😂
I had a 1991 New Yorker. Love those cars. Maybe I'll buy it from him and relieve my youth.
I thought the same thing. But I don't know what LFG is? Y'all kids and acronyms...I think I figured it out 👀.
Thanks for letting me ride along.
Derek is awesome!!! Better than anything you can find on any network TV channels.
3 hours it’s just a blink of an eye compared to all the work he put into this revival, what an enjoyment. Thumbs up dude!
I was working at a Chrysler dealership during that period and Chrysler had so much trouble with the fuel injection system that they offered a carburetor conversion kit that was dealership installed under warranty to satisfy the customer
Thanks for the confirmation Feller!!!!!
They were getting their butts sued off.
I think the car is SICK. I love the paint, and wild 80's dash. I had no idea these came with 318's, but that just makes it more cool. Can't wait to see where you go with this one, I expect it'll look incredible after you clean it up a bit.
What a great adventure!! Plenty of breakdowns with plenty of diagnosis and elegant solutions. Just fantastic!!
Derrick I must admit I’m an old Chrysler fan, but even if I wasn’t I kinda got smitten with the Imperial. Not a huge fan of the 318 but do think it is a reliable. I could just see this with a 440 Magnum for some umph. For the last 15+ years we’ve been in Ghana, West Africa working with widows and orphans. Your channel is one of my favorite channels to satisfy my love for cars. Thank you for enriching our lives. God bless you and your family.
This video should give you at least 3 months without anyone griping and complaining about you not doing revivals. Excellent video, dude thank you for all you do within the car community. Not to mention you’re the type of guy most should strive to be like. Thank you for all the hard work
Nope. People are gonna complain. But yes, you are right, it SHOULD give him some respect.
Sadly they still complain, which is why Derek is out there instead of resting his knee and getting it looked at.
Another great example of how you show use fellas and fellers that someone can make an oldie run and drive. As long as you think through the problem and don’t get wound up over thinking it. Thanks for showing us some of the beautiful stops along the way and sorry the Buffalos didn’t treat you well, mama loves playing the one armed bandits as well.
Derek you are one hell of a great inspiration and a national treasure. Keep up the amazing work, thanks and stay safe out there.
Derek ! Your video on the Chrysler Imperial was pure genius, thank you for your passion and knowledge...Worth every minute of the three hours
I bought an '83, similar situation. Had been parked for 30yrs. Was never converted to carb. Fella bought at an estate sale, couldn't get it running (Chevy guy....his words....still funny), just wanted his money out of it. Am about to watch the vid and see the story. One thing so far is incorrect. The fuel injection was '81-'83. The engine was a standard 318 shortblock with 360 heads and a one-off 360 intake make specifically for the throttle body. Theres no choke well so a conversion with a 2v holley with electric choke is an easy start. Many were retrofitted, especially the '81's as they had issues, being a new system. Mopar retrofitted many of them to carbs at great expense to gov't standards. So now you have what any other 318 carb'd unit had that year. It was a class-action recall. Mine was never converted so I did it myself. You've had the hard work done for you. My question is, since yours has the carb conversion, did they also put standard small port 318 heads on, or just the intake? Mine had 4, yes 4 fuel filters (factory installed) between the tank and the injection unit. I think they were a little concerned about injector body contamination. Two of the filters were in an area on the passenger side underneath, at the rear of the front fender. I don't know if this was retained with the carb conversion.
Wrong
@@user-cm5is8ue6k Could you be a little more specific?
From WIKI "Unfortunately the fuel injection system proved troublesome and many 1981 models were retrofitted under warranty (or later on owner initiative) with carburetors"
it would be sucky if they went through with the head swap, putting a 2 barrel 360 intake on it should be way easier and cheaper
I was a Chrysler mechanic in 83 and had the misfortune to work on those god forsaken TBI’s. The recall fix converted the system to a 2 Barrel carb. The conversion kit included fuel lines, fuel pump, fuel tank, and the entire exhaust system complete with new catalytic converters, new air filter housing with that stupid computer bolted to the side. We did several conversions in 83 and 84. They were an absolute pleasure to drive when they were converted, until the stupid computer on the air filter housing would decide to cease working
At 66 years old I look forward to new VGG episodes the way I used to look forward to christmas as a kid!
And a THREE HOUR episode is like finding a new bike under the tree!!!!!
Thank you for this. At the moment with life issues, we haven't been able to get out. This was a great escape for me. Thank you, God bless you and your family. Keep up the great work.
That was a classic. The optimism and problem solving is what it’s all about. Fix it and drive it home. Love it.
I love this car. My best friend growing up in North East Iowa drove this 1981 Chrysler LeBaron Salon Coupe. He had it hopped up a little but it remained a 318. I have a lot of memories of being introduced to adulthood with the huge infinity house speakers roaring while taking up the whole back seat. (R.I.P Robbie)
Thanks, interesting….
Pretty incredible to see you revive a car and then DRIVE IT PAST MY HOUSE!! You're such an inspiration to me and many others. God bless!
I've learned so much watching your videos. As a want to be hobbyist mechanic you walking through your thought processes are invaluable.thanks so much
I'd like to thank Mike for his job on the Transmission! Love it.
Derek is the only person I can think of that will actually drive this car 950 miles and make it. These episodes are amazing.
I know, 2 comments, same vid.. Derek, get an empty gear oil bottle with the screw on tapered cap, put some fuel line on it with a clamp just tight enough. And stomp on it to back purge fuel lines if you don't have compressed air available. Might take a couple attempts, but, has worked for me in the past.
Saving this one!
Just edit the comment
His videos got me through Covid. That’s when I found him. great mechanic and a funny guy to boot.
One of my favorites of yours to date. I really enjoyed this one....thanks once again for your continued both informative and humorous videos!
Derek you are definitely the car whisperer.. to reserect a car that has sit for 20 yrs and expect it to go more than 50 miles is very impressive.. your an automotive hero sir..
Derek, Carisle PA has several big car shows each year. The "Chrysler Nationals" are in July. Thousands of Mopars fans, if you're looking for a good place to sell the Imperial
I passed on the video for a few days when I saw the length of the video. But today I sat down and enjoyed every minute. In fact, I literally lol’d when Derek said, hey that’s a Mustang, I gotta go before he hits a light pole. Funniest thing I heard this year. Great video Derek. I also loved the cavern portion. It was beautiful
I love these long videos. It feels more like I'm hanging out and learning, and not just watching a video. Awesome video!
Those imperials are some of the coolest looking cars from the 80s
Down here in the southern hemisphere, nothing better than waking up on a Saturday morning to 3 hours of VGG epic awesomeness. Moses sandles! This man deserves an award.
I feel you when it comes to struggling with night driving. I had to drive at night for my job for about a year and I had a lot of difficulty staying awake. Those rumble strips on the side of the road probably saved my life on several occasions. Ever since then I try my best to avoid highway travel at night.
I am like you Derek in that I believe we need to save as many of those cars as we can and enjoy them as they are meant to be. This year I’m moving back to the USA after 5years abroad with renewed love and appreciation for the country I was born in. In December my first car is going to be a 1965 Chrysler Imperial Crown sedan. I’m not going to drive it on weekends only, nope, daily to work and home, road trips, etc. new cars were never my thing. I want to drive something fun and stylish and unique. I’ll be creating a separate UA-cam channel for the documentary of how it’s all going and to advise people about daily driving classics. Keep up the great work!
You are one he!! Of a human. To keep going with all the issues without ever losing your cool. You are amazing. I’m a 55 yo women but I just love watching you resurrect these old vehicles. Can’t wait to see this car cleaned up. I think it’s going to be beautiful.
All I can say is thank you for being you and filming it.
I love the reason Derek gives for doing what he does. To save classics and give them a second chance. It’s a shame there’s not more people out there like him. Most people would run out of patience as soon as the cars wouldnt start 😂. Brilliant video, as they all are. Look forward to the next one 👍
Thanks, Derek. It's been too long since I watched one of your videos, and I don't know why, always enjoyable.
Central California watching.
Yes, the Carlisle swap meet and car show is legendary and ENORMOUS!
That's what she has never said 😂
If I remember correctly, due to the issues these cars had with the fuel injection, Chrysler allowed a swap over to carbureted. There are very few that didn't get the swap, but they are still out there. I vaguely remember my aunt telling us that they offered the swap whenever you brought it in for service, she had hers done. Apparently, it wasn't a recall, but a discounted service. I would like to note that although after 78 Chrysler had a poor design to their rear main seals, and this was a problem that was easily corrected by using the older style rear main seal, the oil sending unit on Chrysler small blocks is located right next to the distributor on the rear of the block behind the intake which was also an issue. Most typically if you saw oil against the firewall, the sending unit is the culprit. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Correct !
You are an inspiration to me Derek for good or ill. I think it's for the good. Thank You!
Great episode! Can't wait to hopefully see i video of you cleaning this rig up. Thank you for putting out such great content ✌️
Can’t fathom how much time and energy it takes to continually put out content like this all the time and still try to live a life outside of it. Absolutely insane. We all appreciate you!
a guy wanted to sleep..1:40am here...but notification came..i can't belive it..i am looking at it tho..3 hours of VGG...what a legend
Derrick, I'm not a Chrysler fan but watching you bring this old beast back to life was very entertaining ! Probably
would have been taken to the crusher without someone to care for her. We don't mind that the video is 3 hrs long.
It's fun to see these old cars come back to life ! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride ! Cheers ! Keep up the great
work....
"Go for a proper drive". Dude, that one drive is like 50% of my yearly miles in Oxford (UK). Glad you (both) made it!
I just randomly found vice grip garage a couple months ago and I am hooked.
I was a 16 year old when I bought my first car in 1972 which was a 67 Firebird with the little 6 cylinder ohc.
Previous owner didn't do proper maintenance on it and when I bought it my late father showed me how to take out the engine and he walked me through overhauling it. Your interaction with your youngest son reminds me of my late father and I relationship.
Those are some of most endearing memories of my father, him coming home after working at the Chevrolet plant during the day and working on that vehicle with me. Wish I still had that vehicle because of the time we shared.
Watching your videos bring back alot of memories and I look forward to watching one each day since I am now retired
Your family and you seem like wonderful people. Being selfish but please keep making those videos if you can.