Will it RUN AND DRIVE 700 Miles Home? RUSTIEST Forgotten Firebird EVER!
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2023
- Think this abandoned rusty beyond repair 1978 Pontiac Firebird will start? And if so, think the car will actually make it 700 miles home?
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Anyone else appreciate a longer video? Being stuck on highway for construction just got a lot better 👌❤
Love a long video. I was about to pack it in but now I have 2 more solid hours to “organize” my garage (or sit and drink beer). Stay safe out there!
yep, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside... good luck for your traffic
Yes sir
They keep me out of trouble, I do not Amazon, and I don't hurt my back doing actual work. Win, Win.
yea a guys gotta have something to watch while hes paying the taco-bell tax at flying J in the middle of nowhere
I dont know why watching Derek throw an old battrey half way to Canada and yelling "git ouuta here" cracks me up every time. Best part of ever revival
I always hope to hear it, crack up too and he never lets us down!
The go handle is the key for distance.
Bwahahahahaha
My son and I watch every episode- and the battery throw is one of our favorite things! I laugh to pain every time!!
That, and licking the stick... Get´s me everytime! =) =) =)
In a world full of negativity and allot of videos of people cursing and losing there cool working on things, I appricate the calm collected positivity God bless man.
I can’t tell you how much these have inspired me, I flew across the country from indiana to Albuquerque NM to buy a square body suburban, replaced the radgeeator in the oreillys parking lot before climbing the grade out of town and drove it 1410 miles home. I would’ve never done anything like that without watching your videos. Thanks Derek!!
Good for you!!
Should have made a video out if it!!!
Im looking to start a job trucking soon, I'll definitely have to save up a little cash reserve and start taking down numbers and names. Congrats on the sweet truck
@@garyschott9752 I wanted to, but I got too focused on getting out of Albuquerque and then just getting miles down. I regret it honestly but it’s just one of those things
I am glad I stumbled across your video. You are VERY skilled and talented. You taught me to think really hard about restoring a vehicle. It should only be done if you have the skills to do it all yourself or rich enough to hire it done. Neither of which I am. Thankyou for taking us on this journey with you, it was long but entertained me while recovering from surgery.😂 I was also impressed with a good ole boy from Tennessee, I lived there for about a year. I am a westerner. Love the southern folks. Your post caught my attention because I love Firebirds. Used to have 79 Trans Am and 81 Formula. Regret selling them, I can no longer afford one.
And we can officially start the weekend.
So true.
Thanks for watching
@@ViceGripGarageyou are the man
yo love that comment..think I honestly can now lol
Agreed
Had almost the exact same car in high school. Same interior except vinyl seats, same interior and exterior colors, mine had a rear spoiler and front wheel flares. I really loved that car but it was gutless. I think mine was a 77 but it may have been a 78, it was a long time ago lol. When you said "the buzzer works" brought back a funny memory. I was installing a stereo or something and that buzzer was driving me batshit. I could not disconnect it so I beat it with a hammer until it died. Lo and behold about 4 weeks later that car turned into Christine as the buzzer slowly came back to life again but first a dull broken buzz then later it got back to full strength. It was haunted!
"...ALMOST HIT CANADA...!"😅😂
I almost fell out of my chair laughing!!!😂
That was TOO GOOD!!!💜
For me, it was “shouldn’t there be more foam!?”
Pete from downunder. (Australia). Got a joke for you. You can use it. There was this bloke that used to climb up on all the big tractors at the field days. It wasn't enough to just sit up there. He had to fiddle and try to start the tractors. He got into a lot of trouble and was moved on. He was quite insulted and got angry and decided to not climb up on the tractors anymore. A couple of weeks later he was walking past a hotel (pub) and there had been fire in the kitchen. The fire was out but the Hotel was full of smoke. The chap says don't worry, I got this. He walked in, took a deep breath, walked back out and expired his breath. He did that twice more and the rooms were smoke free. The publican was very appreciative but also curious. He asked the bloke how did he do that and clear all the smoke. The bloke then told him he was "an ex tractor fan". This reminds me of when you open a moldy vehicle. Love your show by the way.
HA!!!! best dad joke ever!
That rustproofing sticker on the window, sure did a great job!
Well the glass wasn't rusty .. so you know .. maybe it did do it's job :)
it sure did. you'll notice none of the glass was rusted. 🤪
It's ironic that it had the rustproofing option and it still ended up pretty crusty. If they hadn't checked the rustproofing I wonder if ANYTHING would have been left of it 😬
sawd dat
I broke out laughing !!!!!! Lifetime rust proofing with so any loopholes you could fill the rust holes out with them
hands down the best car rescue channel ever. the guy goes through the process of getting it up and running, then drives the car all the way home. the guy is funny, and never cusses on his videos. English is my second language but still find it really funny when he says "fuel make it happener" or "i'll be dipped", or even "sparkulator", i don't know if that's the way it is spelled, but anyways, i love your videos Derek. Greetings from Brazil.
I enjoy these videos too because they have nice humour and every day is an adventure. And those old cars are so interesting. Watching these videos have inspired me to start working on my old car too that has been sitting in my garage since 2009.
Derrick is a Good Ole' NoDak boy or feller!!!
Yeah, Derek's vocabulary is great - I learned a new one here: California converter =)
I understand this is Rusted out beyond repair but there is an extensive aftermarket for this car. And I know you generally don't do it but you could buy another frame for it and do a resto. And just because it's a 78 I think it would definitely be worth it. Bring that icon back to life!
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agree. frame replacement
I agree I definitely watch a semi restoration video on this car!
Except it’s a unibody car and doesn’t have a frame you can simply unbolt from the body and roll out its part of the body . Now the front clip will unbolt and all the panels and boxing is available to make the floor and unibody like new but that is a huge amount of work . Now I know they make 1st and 2nd gen Camaro replacement body’s from fire wall back that transfer’s the vin because it is considered a “ replacement part “ even though it’s 3/4+ new car . I don’t think they make the 2nd gen trans am body but I’ve seen guys buy new and replace the rear quarters with TA. Quarters but that’s a jag of work . I don’t see the value in trying to restore that car it is a base line Firebird . Not a Big block 4 speed W6 Trans Am . Just my opinion
@@jasonsparshott7208couldn't have said it better, that car is beyond saving unfortunately. Unless it had extreme sentimental value isn't worth putting the work into.
I FINALLY GOT IT!!! A Derek O’Reilly’s commercial on top of a VGG video!
How big of a flex is it to have an ad of yourself play over your vid? Congrats Derek, they couldn’t have picked a better spokesman!
I can't get enough of Derek's revival videos. I especially love the ones where he has to deal with adversity on the way home.
Appreciate you watching... well.. watching me suffer lol
yea diversity is a great thing i can imagine the culture shock bein stuck on the side of the road in inersidey ohio LOL
@@ViceGripGarage its not so much the suffering, its the positivity, and resourcefulness that is so uplifting to watch, i mean yeah its also entertaining to listen to you too. THANK YOU so much for doing what you do, and sharing it with all of us. Wish i knew you were so close to me for this one, i coulda shook your hand, lol
This was one of your best ever - no exaggeration. The amount of work you put into one of these, the stress you’re under, and your resourcefulness - not to mention your great, fun attitude - make you such a joy to watch. Thank you so very much for doing what you do. God bless.
That's what I was thinkin' too. Derek should be President of these United States. He's so cool. Down to earth. He has the best attitude in this world.
@@enzoonymus3084DEREK FOR PRESIDENT!
🥍
He should be appointed as the transportation czar by Trump
I just can’t believe it, well I gotta cause I’m watching it but I just can’t believe. Your episodes just get better and better. Thank you so much for the work you do. Makes every day better!
Really appreciate the stickers in the rear window telling the world it was Dinitrol rustproofed.
There's GOTTA be a clean shell out there that you could swap the good stuff into. I think that'd be a pretty cool series to watch by itself.
swap with a donner from Arizona, no rust in the south west
That was exact thought too! With that interior and drive train it would be a perfect swap into a decent shell that has no engine or really bad interior.
Side posts are the worst
So long as he alters the horn and makes it a 108 db Burt Reynolds laugh .
Find a frame!
I understand that you can't do these weekly or monthly.... But videos like this one is the reason I fell in love with you're channel. Harbor Freight tool set and watching you battle and struggle too get it running... And of course.. The many miles home. Thank you for the great content you and your family give all of us.
When i was in high school, my best friend got a brand new 78 Firebird from her parents. It was the most beautiful car i had ever seen at that time. It was black with red interior. It had the factory red stripe that went from the front bumper, down the side and up over the roof. Some of you may remember that stripe, it was really cool. Anyway, she let me drive it a lot. In fact, i loved that car so much i bought a new 79 model the following year. Wish l still had it.
I love your channel mate. We don’t make our own motor cars anymore here in Australia. And I decided you inspired me to sell my perfectly good Suzuki Jimny. And bought a 27 year old Ford fairlane Ghai with the Windsor 302 V8 1 owner low Ks I’m loving every minute driving it and keeping it in great Knick learning as I go. Cheers mate..
Derek thank you for working extremely hard, in order to provide us heathens with basically feature film length content. You're the GOAT and I hope you know you CAN take a break once in awhile. 😂 thank you Bieri family.
After working outside all week with the daily temperature averaging 5987.39°, what a great way to spend a Friday night with not only a new VGG video, but a two hour long video.
You ain’t a kidding. Hotter than a whole mess of rats fighting in a wool sock out here.
Oh.... Y'all must live near my house 😂😂😂😂 dang I got too hot this week
Find a better host for the interior and the motor
Same!
Hot 🥵
Artie here. My wife and I really appreciate your channel ( s ). Especially the family friendliness. We don't like all the foul language in so many shows so we don't watch them. She was never a car gal but watches, learns and asks me questions and that's great. She is beginning to get the " pull " of working on old cars. I have a 72 C10 that's been sitting 18 years and tore it all apart within the last year for a rebuild. Doing my own work. Not SEMA but a solid driver we can enjoy. It sat in 2 friends yards and her carport long before we were even married. ( Coming up on 6 years ). She realizes it isn't just a hunk of junk. Thank you for the encouragement and LOTS of mechanical knowledge. Not to mention the laughs. God bless
You should write a book Derek, "Expressions of the Vice Grip Garage". "Smells like a rubber boot full of hot coleslaw with a side of mouse droppings"
I never seem to tire of these VGG long-format vehicle-rescue videos. This was one of the best as far as I am concerned. I can understand why sometimes the audio isn't the best under some pretty difficult circumstances and appreciate all the effort and skill that goes into setting up the shots, explaining to camera, choosing the music and doing lots of editing. As for the car, I know some people would put in the time, effort and money to save it, and its hard to see a great-looking kinda-good-running car meet its end, its also hard to see them slowly melting away in rusty acres, but I'd be surprised to see VGG fix that rotten chassis. Whatever works for the channel, its a business that has to pay the bills like any other.
I really enjoy all of your videos. It was really cool to see my hometown of Lorain, OH on one of your videos. You went to my regular car wash!
Ask them why the underbody spray doesn't work? And, also tell them to put more soap, for that kind of money....
I can’t express to you how much I appreciate the revivals. I’ve never been to therapy but I’m pretty convinced this is better… Thank you Derek, truly.
I enjoy VGG videos 110.68% of the time!
Its amazing to watch you talk about the steel plant in Lorain. I could stand out in my patio and throw a stone and it would land in the parking lot. Hits super close to home. And your attraction to history makes it all the more better. You're amazing Derek. Thank you.
This was one of the intricate and most problematic episodes ever and step by step it was awesome. I actually felt tension in this one because of it's troubles with the radiator. My favorite part of these are the washes, the process of getting the car to run and the jokes and banter in between. The little bottle of coolant repair cracked me up 😂
Fricken' _SPOILERS_ , bud ! They aren't just for lookin' good on the tops of trunks , friend ! JEEEeezz feller ... ;) just kidding I dont mind I mostly watch to rate the mouse houses .
Watch the el Camino episode, that one probably made him question all of his life choices. This car seemed to be one of the better ones mechanically.
Please never stop doing revivals. These videos are incredible. Thanks, Derek!
I agree!
Derek, love watching ya. Just ran across your videos a couple months ago and have been binge watching them since. I bought a Deisel jeep about the same time, and EVERY service is expensive. You inspired me to start doing the general maintenance myself.. and I’ll be dipped if it hasn’t been a ton of fun and saved me a few bucks. I send you a very sincere THANK YOU brother.. keep sending out the videos, we’re watching.
Hey Derrick, I just wanted to tell you you're an inspiration. I bought a 1988 Dodge D 100 SWB June 2019. The truck had been dormant for 5 years: open windows sitting under a tree, all kinds of junk in the cab and bed etc. I took a tow bar, air tank, floor jack, tools galore and a lot of hope I can make it. Anyway I got the truck home after stopping every mile to air up the tires lol. With some basic shade tree technology I got her running. Good times!However, I just got me a 1978 k15 4x4 stepside with the gl+3 speed 350ci. I'm going to go to the frame and start from the ground up. Thanks to you and your family for inspiring guys like me to take on a challenge.
2 hr and 20 min amazing episode, filmed by one man , and better than most high production movies. Really incredible channel, thanks Derek !!
Well said. 👍
That was a great episode. I do enjoy your I can do it mentality.
I just sold my first revival, I only made a marginal profit, but I wouldn't have thought I'd be able to fix an engine after it had water in it! Just wanted to write you're a massive inspiration and thank you for the work you put into your videos and all the knowledge you share on to us
Nice you that you could safe the bird and also drive it 700 miles. Maybe you can find a good shell for it and transfer al the good bits on it 🤗
Thank you !
I had a 1972.5 Firebird in high school ... seeing this video brought back a LOT of good memories. Thanks, Derek!
The more relaxing videos of yours I watch, the more aquainted do I get with your area. Nice way to learn about your country. Thx, mate for all these hours.
I'm quite a fan of the sketch level on this one. Seeing the rusty frame rails, that would have been a showstopper for me. I commend you Derek, for continuing on, risking death for our entertainment.
I mean no kidding! That car is dangerously rotten! Great video !
Agreed, I thought he would end up trailering this one right to the boneyard. That car is a rusty shitbox lol
That car is a money 💰 pit
Reparations should be paid to muscle car owners in northern states to compensate for rusting due to excess salting
Agreed and would have been show stopper for most the other UA-camrs too. But despite Derek's success he still keeps putting in the work.
I don't bleep bloop much, but just wanted to say thank you Derek for the efforts you go to with your awesome content you provide us folks at home with. From one guy to another- appreciate you very much.
We were just watching your episode with the 700 mile rusty with that and the mouse. Smells the quickest way to get air into your cabin is to clean your cowl, and we worry about your health. Love your show
Straight off the bat I figured this guy is gonna be fun to watch, I love that u actually don’t edit and cut out much of the video. Every1 now just time lapses r cuts to the part where they do the big stuff. This video has every little bit ❤
Wow, Derek: you really worked for that one. A gold-star old-school revival, just what I needed! Thanks for your dedication to keeping those lost classics on the road.
He fixed' independence', and that car almost snapped in half.. so i cannot see why he could not fixed this car. Derreck is a car-god.
I became a mechanic before i knew about your channel, but Im a proud mechanic now because of your channel! Youve given me so much passion for wrenching and cars! Thank you so much! 😁
This is the first VGG will it run i watched about 3 months back. Been hooked since. Almost all the way cut up. I love this stuff!
Derrik love these adventures of yours! I too have a 305 small block in my 74 Camaro and never regretted installing it, these motors do it all, run smooth, give good mileage while doing that, are reliable and surprisingly stout, and can push just about any car or truck along very nicely. Compared to the 350 small block, these 305's overheat less, burn less fuel, run smoother and just last decade after decade, and do so reliably day in and day out. This whole video just reflected how surprisingly good the 305 really can be after sitting for literally decades!
Might be your best revival yet. The dedication to making it home despite all the problems is great, could have shut it down several times. This is such an enigmatic car, everything about the interior and engine screams “save me!”, but the deterioration of the undercarriage is telling a different tale. Great video Derek.
No matter how stressed out I am, watching your videos always helps. Thanks Derrick!! Absolute legend
Agreed 100%
Absolutely.
What a great dad, your kids are so comfortable learning from you. Keep on keepin' on good sir
I was taught to pack the bearings by hand. That’s how I taught my kid too. Thanks for all the videos. I’m new to the channel and been binge watching.
Be really cool to see you find a really clean rolling chassis that you can swap the interior and drivertrain into, would be cool to see the car restored as well however it would need alot of work, and there seems to be alot more opportunity out there for content.
Hey Derek I don't even know if you'll see this but I'm 19 and in a little town in Southern California called Yucca Valley. I just started watching your channel and absolutely fell in love with it! If you ever come out this way there are A LOT of old cars sitting in people's yards and rotting in the desert. Though we don't get the rust that y'all humid places do 😂 though the sun cooks the car on the inside. Anywho love your videos and keep up the great workalating!
I grew up in Victorville, just a bit NW of Yucca Valley (about 100 miles). I would agree, interiors deteriorate faster than quarters in an arcade in the Mojave desert. And the constant wind destroys paint jobs as well. But there are a LOT of abandoned cars sitting around everywhere.
@@miltsurratt7262 yea I really wanna get ahold of one for cheap that I can fix up with my dad and Grandpa
If you do/did decide to part it out, I just picked up a 1980 Z28 as project car for me and my dad that could probably use a few odds and ends off of the bird. Great video! Keep up the revivals!
Yeah I'm sure the windshield wiper arms are about all that remains. What a POS
Can you say.....CRUSHER !!!! Derick...You ARE the Best problem solver i have EVER seen. GOD BLESS YOU , and always be safe.
I’m not sure if I’m the only one that feels this way… it’s almost like you’re on the trip with this dude. Awesome video and trip mate! Cheers
Man that thing looked scary to drive 700 miles. It sucks that it's so far gone with such a good running engine. Loved the video!!
northern cars just need to be all plastic its aint fair to the cars made of metal with all that salt up there
Derick is a braver man than me,...I'd be hesitant to drive that pile of rust around the block!
Yep, trailer to the crusher!
I agree:). The underside was a total mess...and looked so dangerous. What would you do with it? Short of a new chassis; and quarters...the interior was great, and the engine although small had low miles. Maybe part it out?
@@thomashall9792junk it lol
It's so awesome watching these old, forgotten classics getting back on the road.
Derek, you’re the real deal! Great Mechanic and a wonderful, down home, bit of humor that makes your channel stand out from the rest! AND, you’re a fellow Tennessean! Thank you!
BTW: the bugs are Earwigs…seriously!
Not sure if others are also suggesting this but if you could find a high mile firebird of the same year with a worn out interior but a more solid frame then you could Frankenstein them into one good firebird. It would take a lot of work but would be nice to keep those good parts in use
This is EXACTLY my thoughts. For a short moment I thought, well the Independence Chevelle has some rot. Maybe the rot bird could have a similar path?? But then I realized the rot bird is fully rotten and really needs a frankenstein job. Oh, and no cool flag paint job backstory either.
I feel like that's the only real option aside from spending an absurd amount of money
How about make a Trar out of it (put the body on a lifted truck frame)?
Even here in AZ, where there are tens of thousands of non rusted older cars, a non rusted '78 or older Firebird, even just the body, will cost a fortune. They are highly sought after.
why cant Derrik goto a junk yard?? why all these expensive brick a mortar's??
This car is basically a candidate for floors and subframe. Could be alot of work but seems like a driver to me. Good video as always 👍
It's not worth that amount of work.
@@mikeyoussef5672 if you have the resources and skills, it wouldn't really be that bad. Doesn't have to be a show piece.
@@corey7733 Agreed
I think the car has a lot left in it just 60 thousand it would be amazing to see it restored but it would be a lot of work and money so it’s is a really hard choice
@@patrickabney955 even if the worst of it was repaired, would be a good reliable unit. Or a good sell
I am new follower and I gotta say I’m hooked! I am a Pontiac guy this made my heart whole to see the car got a fare well adventure! Whether or not you part it out the car was young (in miles) and really needed this! Keep up the great work and may your adventures continue on.
You're awesome Derek. Recently stumbled on to your videos. What makes this one so fun is that I own a 77 "spirit", same color, Glacier blue, same blue velour interior, dash, everything and lo and behold, the same exact motor that was in mine.....until I swapped it a couple years ago. Can't believe it was left to rot with only 56K on it. So, I'm a bit partial when I suggest you at least look into restoring this bird. I can say, you won't be disappointed.
I love getting these epic movie length videos, it feels like I'm on the adventure with you, thanks so much for all the hard work you put into these episodes Derek.
I would like to see if you can make this car decent again on a budget... If it's worth it that is, or even possible lol.
Absolutely hands down, these revivals are the best content, I appreciate the determination and make it work with whatever you can find attitude. And all the while giving us a laugh with your crazy antics lol thank you for what you do, much appreciated!!
Thank you for the kind words!
@@ViceGripGarage, Derek, it would be cool 10 years from now if you had rescued, made run and/or driven 500-600 vehicles on your channel since you were posting videos made in your garage or driveway at your house in town in Wisconsin. Something fer a feller to set his lofty sights on...so is a nice deer, a plump pheasant or winning the demolition derby but I digress. ;)
I'm not even into American cars and never ever work on cars, but the way you present things makes me watch these videos. It's very enjoyable. Slowly making my way into these new-ish videos, started to watch the longer, old videos yesterday afternoon - UA-cam recommendations sometime works great.
Love ur stuff D. I got an 88 'bird in the driveway that i've had since 95. I'm the 2nd owner and this gives me hope that the restoration project i started last summer has a chance! mine only sat for about 10 years after a deer took 'er out on the back roads of Oklahoma. Already rebilt the throttle-body and swapped the fuel tank and sending unit. need replace the oil pan then i'll be ready to give 'er a crank. Just need nicer weather now that I'm up here in Deetroit with no garage.
You’re the bravest guy I’ve ever known. You’re a five star general when it comes to fixing cars. At about the second or third stop of overheating. I would’ve been looking for a big ditch to bury the car in.😂😂
Big fan of the long run VGG episodes! Great way to kick off the weekend!
cold snack time
I've had one crappy day today ...but a few cold snacks and some vgg brought me around. Thank you for all your hard work brother. Best channel on you tube period.
Hi, I like watching your shows when it can be so difficult to get and old car running, and you don't give up getting it.
to run to the end. It must cost you a lot of money to replace parts when you are trying to drive these old vehicle 600 or 800 miles back home, you are always spending money on parts and gas on every break down. It is so good you keep your sense of humor when you have to know the vehicle will keep breaking down in different area's. Keep up.
thanks.
Hey Derek, my vote is to pick up a shell in better shape and swap over that interior and engine, do some mild upgrades on it, keep the same flavor, doncha know. Great episode, thank you so much!!
Seconded! This rig was such a stark contrast between inside and out, I would love to see that cherry interior and engine moved onto a solid frame.
Thirds 👌
Agreed. Find another and strip all the good, and let the rest go back to Greta and AlGore in a manilla envelope...
I'm with these guys. It should be easy enough to find an Arizona or some other car with solid body and bad mechanicals and sun-rotted interior. Let's build us a car!
exactly what to do with it. make a great frankenstein build
A guys gotta say, I really enjoyed watching the trials and tribulations you went through to get this rig goin. Diggin the two hour length and the hard work. Keep at it Derek, great content.
If a guy goes through all the trouble of, returning such classics back to life, I just gotta say, I appreciate it. Thanks Derek
i used to have a 1980 black trans am (most beautiful bird ever 4.9, no HP) but she was pretty. you are so lucky to have so many of these amazing cars and have the ability and pride of reviving them. and is is so cool that you pass on the knowledge teach as all about these old cars.
Every time you mention something about the old cars it reminds me of what gramdpa told me to do when he worked on his old maverick or commet in the early 70's.
love your teaching style, and entertainment., Thanks for being for you brothers when electric cars are trying to replace real cars.
I never get tired of watching derek. A little auto work mixed with comedy. Keep it up
The skills that he has is beyond a vehicle mechanic, its amazing to watch how he works out how to fix something, how it used to run, and rarely gets any of this wrong.
Thanks for that word of advice about the oil
I rescued a 1974 Dodge D200 318 a month ago that was heading to the crusher. I used your techniques like Berryman B12 down the gullet and revived it from smoking and running poorly. It is videos like this Derek that inspire the regular Guys and Gals to step up and tackle jobs like this. Thank you for all you and your family does! Been watching since the garage days.
Should have tried Ropple industries. Automotive heating and cooling guys. Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin .
What a coincidence. I just got a 1974 Dodge d200 back in December. But mine came with a 400. Decent truck but the accelerator pump doesn't work. So I bought a new carburetor. it only costs $50. Because I don't feel like messing with the old one.😊
Every time I get stuck on a project I watch a VGG video and Derek always inspires me to get back to it with a cool head, patience, and a sense of humor. Best car build procrastination therapy online! Thanks man
I appreciate anyone dropping Panther cars knowledge.
Keep on sharing whatever you know about whatever you know.
I love seeing the mini truck again. Can’t wait to see it come together. It’s been a minute since the bed drop video.
I can't think of anyone else that would have committed to that rust bucket like you did. Your revivals are truly unique!
To people that live in the rust belt… that ain’t rusty. Certainly not a rust bucket.
@@fishhuntadventure agreed. Rusty is a relative thing. People/vehicles outside the rust belt are so lucky and take it for granted. Fasteners coming apart with the single original tool intended for them and not snaping/rounding/penetrating oil/oxy acetylene for everything.
@@fishhuntadventurebro what are you talking about 😂🤦🏼♂️ there’s no leaf spring mounts, any frame, no quarter panel, no fuel or brake lines. That’s rusty
@@bradyburke4383yeah I live in upstate NY and that firebird needs the good parts taken off and then sent to the scrapper. Sometimes it gets to a point where it’s not worth it to fix it
I know about 3 peopl3
Would everyone agree what a gem Derek is let alone the gems he comes up with " A rubber boot with hot coleslaw " is my absolute favorite.
My absolute dream car! Had a 1979 as a kid and had to sell it for cash to help out with my mom's bills... Been looking for another since but the prices of these are through the roof! Love what you do!
Just recently recommended to me by a friend and I’m hooked already! Derek’s personality is entertaining and relaxing, and the content is amazing.
Of the several I’ve seen so far, Derek, no one should ever attempt to drive that car! It’s literally falling apart! Ya even got suspense!!
Complete rust-o-ration is my vote! Parts easy to find and would be fun to watch. My 78 camaro was just as bad… only took me 12 yrs to finish 😂Thank you for all the great entertainment Derek!
It's a low miles, all original car. That interior and driveline are definitely worth "saving on" - if the frame can be saved, I vote restoration too!
I agree with the restoration, it would be a fun going to town car
Needs new sub frames ,and then a connecter. After that , yeah new fenders , doors ,floors...etc. personally I would to see him start a new segment where he does a long term restoration on a vehicle, and he can start the venture with this bird !
I love the fact you saved it. Is there anyway to swap the frame out on her? If not, no one could blame you because you at least put her back on the road for an epic road trip I couldn't see anyone else attempting much less finishing... Thank you for taking us along...
There is a way to swap the frame with a lot of time, patience, and money. Unfortunately I don't know if a base bird is really worth it in the end. If it had personal sentimental value to me, I can see it.
@@ViceGripGarageSo here you have it then - probably break it for parts. Remove engine and interior, store them for future projects and scrap the rest.
I’ve had three of these (building one now) I feel it’s worth saving, and would make some great videos..
@@ViceGripGarage, Derek, you're nothin' if not downright semi-sensible fer a feller. ;)
That was very entertaining. Once a year I buy a car or truck out of state, sometimes running, sometimes not, then drive it back home. Love the adventure. Never had nearly as many issues as you had, but some interesting hurdles for sure. Keep it up. I'll keep watching.
What a fantastic video. Loved every minute Thanks for taking us along with you.
I honestly can't get enough of your channel. My wife used to call me and ask what I'm doing, now she calls and ask me, "what kind of car is Derek working on today?" Lol. Thats how much I watch your videos. Great videos bruh, keep up the excellent work.
Yea......my wife ain't there yet🤕
Loved the long video! Thank you so much for doing these revivals, Derek, I truly love watching something forgotten about come back to life even just for one last trip down the ole road.
I had a 78 Pontiac Phoenix that I bought from my grandmother. It was shaped like a Nova. Silver with red interior. The dash was very similar to the dash on this Firebird. Also with Radial Tuned Suspension. Same steering wheel too. It had a chevy 350 and a T/H 350. Shortly after I got it both exhaust manifolds cracked, due to GM cheap. So I had the heads rebuilt and put headers on it with turbo mufflers. Then I wrecked it.
wow Derek...¡excelente video mostrando tus aventuras de costa a costa. Me encanta lo que haces y tambien me motiva a hacer ese tipo de cosas. Saludos desde Ecuador.
I watch your channel with my 11 yr old niece it’s one of her favorites. She said a 2hour will it run or drive episode.. this is the best day EVER!!! Thank you for everything you do. You mean so much to so many people. Keep doing what you do.
Almost brought a tear to my eye this one, couldn't believe this thing made it home travelling over 700 miles across America, that's truly impressive. Probably not what you want to hear but it deserves to live after making it that distance and it is a low milage example so possibly worth doing. I also couldn't believe you put it through the car wash, genuinely thought you were done right there!!
I agree with pj she needs to live
Better as a parts car
I was ready for the underbody wash to.. A... soak his bloomers from the lack of steel in the floor or.. B.. Rip the thing in half. But with that said.. You just can't beat an old school G.M.
Loved this video. I felt every mile you drove as I had similar issues with an old truck from Pa to Tx.
The first gas station you stopped at the marathon. That was in Ashland Ohio. I grew up there. Small world brotha. Thanks for making great content and doing what you do! Love your videos wish I could have seen you that day that would have been awesome!!
Videos like these are what made you famous Derek. Thanks for doing these for our entertainment!
Just got a 1981 Firebird last week!! Was inspired by VGG to get it up and running.
You're the absolute best and the variety of cars you revive is incredible. Kudos to you and your family. Can't wait to see this cars' journey!
Thank you kindly
Awesome Steve good luck with your new project!!!Kewl..
@@SF80CAMARO- thank you !! She's got the 231 and needs some love but just want her on the road and then ultimately engine swap (at least that's the goal)
@@stevencorcoran915does it come with pedals to help it go faster?
@stevencorcoran915 I SWEAR that ALL 1981 models had a 231 V-6 in them....
I've had a bunch of these cars, and looked at buying many more, and EVERY 1980-1981 model I had or looked at had one in it.
some great content right here!!...reminds me of my ole travelling days where we drove from the uk to vienna in a knackered old cavalier having to stop and fill the radiator every 50 miles....that thing spewed its guts and heat seized in no-mans land...nightmare missions....real life
I really enjoyed watching this! Thank you so much! Feel like this would have been a great Netflix docuseries or something. Good stuff!
Derek I swear this might’ve been your best video. Everything down to that last bit of music was just frankly incredible. That car is an absolute heartbreaker-every time you’d come out of a break there’d be more of that blue showing-the car would run better-just…man. Great job.
Wow, Thank you!!