This 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe Has Been Sitting For 44 Years! | Roadworthy Rescues

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  • Опубликовано: 10 ноя 2023
  • Derek finds a 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe worthy of a new life. However, 44 years of sitting has taken its toll. He'll need to get it running and stopping if he hopes to tackle the hills of Chattanooga and make it home.
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  • @DarrenLivingOffGrid
    @DarrenLivingOffGrid 7 месяцев назад +553

    You can’t do a real VGG revival in 16min…
    GIVE ME THE 2 HOUR VERSION!!

    • @fennec13
      @fennec13 7 месяцев назад +20

      lol - don't worry but derek posts 1+ hour long episodes all the time over at VGG's youtube chanel - lol

    • @DarrenLivingOffGrid
      @DarrenLivingOffGrid 7 месяцев назад +33

      @@fennec13 I have watched his entire library.
      Ooof-da!
      Yes, every video

    • @440Nichole7.2
      @440Nichole7.2 7 месяцев назад +2

      it’s a whole 7 bucks a month 😂

    • @DarrenLivingOffGrid
      @DarrenLivingOffGrid 7 месяцев назад +15

      @@440Nichole7.2 nah. Not happening. I’ll stick with the endless RUclips content

    • @jennfaire8726
      @jennfaire8726 7 месяцев назад +13

      @@440Nichole7.2 7 bucks what a rip off.

  • @ViceGripGarage
    @ViceGripGarage 7 месяцев назад +437

    The "Bandit" was such a fun build for me!

    • @bodarville2510
      @bodarville2510 7 месяцев назад +2

      Me too, obviously!

    • @235offroader
      @235offroader 7 месяцев назад +10

      Boy that master cylinder looked like a nightmare! Really nice work on that one Derek!

    • @pathlawncare744
      @pathlawncare744 7 месяцев назад

      Wish we could stream it from the App but now it's junk... Complete Junk... Like most parts these days as we all know. We love you Derek Beerrrieerrei(is how I pronounce your name to people's) truth. Can you please talk to your MotorTrend people's for us Fans so we can stream it from the App once again like we all could before the Good for nothing needs to Go 'update' they just did. Please man. We beg you!!!!!

    • @Nathan-mw8bv
      @Nathan-mw8bv 7 месяцев назад +3

      The master cylinder on most chevrolet car and trucks are terrible. I have a 1946 chevrolet truck and it took a can of wd40, heat and a lot of cussing.

    • @1978JonBullock
      @1978JonBullock 7 месяцев назад +7

      The time to worry is if Derek ever says he has a plan.

  • @balcorn9211
    @balcorn9211 7 месяцев назад +194

    When Derek says "that was waay too much" us VGG fans gotta say "perfect!" It's involuntary!

    • @GRAZINGARIZONA
      @GRAZINGARIZONA 7 месяцев назад +6

      This is true, I do that.

    • @beezlebub3955
      @beezlebub3955 7 месяцев назад +4

      I know and I was almost a little upset when he didn’t say it! 😂

    • @chucksherron
      @chucksherron 6 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@beezlebub3955it probably got edited out just like the rest of the normal process. Going from the front seat straight to the power barn without looking in the trunk for engine parts first just isn't right.

    • @beezlebub3955
      @beezlebub3955 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@chucksherron yea he was so discombobbled on this one, is Derek ok?? Lol

  • @petermensing5502
    @petermensing5502 7 месяцев назад +173

    hey motor trend.
    Derek is the best guy you got out of all of your channels.
    We all want to see more of him!
    Why did you edit this down so hard?
    We want to see Derek, Jessica, Bradley, Bentley, and Bailey.
    Right now!
    Heck! I think vice grip garage is better than your whole net work :-)
    Edit: oops, I forgot Motor!!! the shop lion!
    Sorry Motor ! :-)

    • @j.d.8593
      @j.d.8593 7 месяцев назад +14

      This is just a "quick glance" so people pay for MotorTrend to watch the rest, if you want to see more of this, you have to pay.

    • @hemidart7
      @hemidart7 7 месяцев назад +2

      This!

    • @hemidart7
      @hemidart7 7 месяцев назад

      @@j.d.8593 Why! when I can see him on his own channel for free and uncontrolled by penny pinchers

    • @hughphillips67Mustang
      @hughphillips67Mustang 7 месяцев назад +2

      They have a full version. You just got to pay for it. That's why they do what they do.

    • @turbobros_online1561
      @turbobros_online1561 7 месяцев назад +2

      so you will subscribe to their yearly subscription and see the full episode.

  • @jonathanfreedom1st
    @jonathanfreedom1st 6 месяцев назад +4

    I love the Long Form Vice Grip Garage content. Not this 20 min type stuff. We know it edits out all the little details that are important and motivational.

  • @CareAgainFishing
    @CareAgainFishing 7 месяцев назад +21

    When I was growing up, my Dad flew from our home in Upper Michigan down to Texas on a business trip. Instead of flying home, he drove... in a '51 Chevy "hardtop convertible" (which wasn't really a convertible, but had the LOOKS of a convertible) just like the one you have here. He was amazed when he got it home. "That car didn't burn a single drop of oil!" I have really fond memories of being in that car with my Dad.
    "Son, are you prepared to engage FULL CRUISE MODE?!"
    "YEAH!"
    On the command "Engage!" we would furiously roll the windows down, and then make a big show of leaning back in the seats as we slowly rolled down the streets of town.
    I miss that car. And I miss my Dad.

    • @grinningCat531
      @grinningCat531 2 месяца назад +3

      I know how you feeling...for me it was a 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Classic...and my Dad...i miss him ...Life is good... but it was better when your dad had your back :)...

    • @CareAgainFishing
      @CareAgainFishing 2 месяца назад +1

      @@grinningCat531Word. Precious, precious stuff.

  • @groovyrocket3119
    @groovyrocket3119 7 месяцев назад +8

    “I gave up once” hit me directly in the funny bone!😂😂😂Thank you for consistently bringing us such entertaining content. I enjoy your content immensely. Well done!

  • @jeffrowlette
    @jeffrowlette 7 месяцев назад +27

    Derek is a natural.....love this and VGG 👍

  • @Timba1960
    @Timba1960 2 месяца назад +1

    Talk about patience! This guy has way more than most, not to mention knowledge & skill. You're a pleasure to watch.

  • @JohnWood302
    @JohnWood302 7 месяцев назад +23

    Great job Derek! I cannot believe your persistence! Always a pleasure to see your work!

  • @larrysmith8728
    @larrysmith8728 7 месяцев назад +12

    Derek , my first car was a 51 Chevy . My dad and I put new floors in the front. With Old metal truck signs he had gotten from where he was working.i drove it to school.bought it from my uncle for $25.00. I love that old car. that was around 1961 or two. Love your videos and rescues.

  • @avep2239
    @avep2239 6 месяцев назад +2

    The play on words make this so much better great personality

  • @rhyssaliekos73
    @rhyssaliekos73 7 месяцев назад +2

    Getting Derek on MotorTrend is such a win for MT.

  • @steveenghsr2100
    @steveenghsr2100 7 месяцев назад +2

    Brings back High School days in 67. Had a 51 convertible. Yours is in slightly better shape. Thanks for the memories.

  • @TheBirdandEagle
    @TheBirdandEagle 7 месяцев назад +6

    Great video. Had a 52 back in the old days. Loved it. Thank you for the memories.

  • @_BAD_MERC_
    @_BAD_MERC_ 7 месяцев назад +6

    Derek makes everything better!

  • @AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C
    @AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C 7 месяцев назад +11

    Now that was a cool rescue Derik. I have always liked the profile and looks of that year Deluxe.

    • @gordocarbo
      @gordocarbo 7 месяцев назад +5

      Same..great looking car, nice lines not toobig or small. Real USA steel in these..imagine being a body guy back then and having to hammer and dolly that thick stuff, yikes!

  • @rayadams5076
    @rayadams5076 7 месяцев назад +5

    Wanted to let Derek know that my first car was a 1950 Chevrolet DeLuxe 4-door sedan. There was more chrome on the inside than the outside. Even had a tube-type radio...it had to warm up before you could hear anything. They are great cars.

    • @ShawshankR3demption
      @ShawshankR3demption 6 месяцев назад +1

      What an incredible car !
      3 speed powerglide baby wooooohooooooo!

  • @rayzorin8985
    @rayzorin8985 5 месяцев назад +1

    Sparkalators and ignition sticks, it's a joy to watch someone who knows what they are doing! Oh yeah he MADE it run and drive. Great job again!!!

  • @larryjohnson7591
    @larryjohnson7591 7 месяцев назад +3

    Loved it. I love the old cars. Really love the old 3 on the tree. Thanks Derek.

  • @TheJarhead70
    @TheJarhead70 Месяц назад +2

    Removing the master cylinder - impressive job!

  • @geraldlarue2312
    @geraldlarue2312 7 месяцев назад +2

    Need to do more shows with Derek from vice script garage.
    He is hilarious and makes the show entertaining.

  • @nickneeley8798
    @nickneeley8798 5 месяцев назад +1

    Derek can fix anything 🎉

  • @user-vq4ll2kn6y
    @user-vq4ll2kn6y 2 месяца назад +1

    هذا الرجل عبقري ومبدع في عمله شكرا على هذا العمل

  • @alaeddinereguig3597
    @alaeddinereguig3597 7 месяцев назад +7

    The best channel ever for car content

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage 7 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you!

    • @vaughanlancellas495
      @vaughanlancellas495 7 месяцев назад +1

      The very best and only channel on the ol youtube with regards to anything with an engine is VGG.

  • @w.rustylane5650
    @w.rustylane5650 7 месяцев назад +1

    I was born in 1951, so that car is 72 years old. Cheers from eastern TN

  • @barbaraannroach6033
    @barbaraannroach6033 6 месяцев назад +1

    Derek best people video regarding cars.

  • @genetomblin2883
    @genetomblin2883 7 месяцев назад +9

    Derek is the best thing on RUclips. I think it's easy to see that the GM under floor location for the master cylinder was less than convenient. Even in California were I'm from rust made removal a challenge. The fact that you did not have a hanging break pedal was not worth the complications associated with the geometry.

    • @rupe53
      @rupe53 5 месяцев назад +1

      You have to remember that floor mounted brake pedals are a throwback to the days of mechanical brakes and LONG linkage rods along the frame. When they converted to "juice brakes" they left everything else alone.

  • @paddywop1
    @paddywop1 7 месяцев назад +6

    This was a fun video to watch. I get so jealous of the amount of "barn finds" for these types of old cars you have in the USA. Keep it up. Real pleasure to watch.

    • @Jo_Wardy
      @Jo_Wardy 7 месяцев назад +2

      In Australia where I live it sucks cars are worth like 10-15k AUSD or more. And any good cars are 20k plus dirty rigs that’s aren’t very popular are less

  • @djs8867
    @djs8867 7 месяцев назад +2

    Derek is the man! Love his show and youtube channel

  • @DocESP
    @DocESP 7 месяцев назад +4

    Nothing beats VGG. Watching this, makes me appreciate the real thing. No offense Derek, buut stick with your channel. Much better. But loved the revival nonetheless.

  • @wrightsroadkill5626
    @wrightsroadkill5626 7 месяцев назад +3

    I know what I'm watching when I get home. The complete episode! Derek, as always you did your thing. Both my kids think we are related. I don't over think repairs, just get them done!

  • @brcron007
    @brcron007 7 месяцев назад +2

    Congratulations on all of your Success Derek. You deserve it. Your a "Movie Star" now 👍👍👍

    • @JackOSUrulz
      @JackOSUrulz 6 месяцев назад +1

      No one deserves it more. He’s patriotic and seems to really care about his family, and enjoys his work. We need more of these guys!!!

  • @stevebilenky4059
    @stevebilenky4059 6 месяцев назад +1

    I wanted a Corvette so my dad in '61, bought me my very first car, just like this one. He paid $47 and I named it the "Rat" cause it wasn't a Corvette. Had a blast learning about cars and even took the engine out to hone the cylinders, valve job and re-shim the bearings. Did it need it no, but I did it. Found a '55 Chevy Bel Air convertible rolling chassis and sold the Rat to one of my friends. That was a looooong time ago.

  • @bratzelhutzel
    @bratzelhutzel 7 месяцев назад +4

    Thanks sir!

  • @gentilejoshsaved1646
    @gentilejoshsaved1646 7 месяцев назад +2

    I have been watching you since you had like 100 subscribers.
    This is a special one. 44 years.
    All new brake system. You must have had a lot of time in that one.

  • @tomc7631
    @tomc7631 7 месяцев назад +6

    I love the Chevy six cylinder engines! They are so durable and dependable. As always, a great video from Derek of VGG!

    • @donaldstewart8342
      @donaldstewart8342 7 месяцев назад +2

      Yep,the 216 and 235 were nearly indestructible!

  • @danswartwood4580
    @danswartwood4580 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing and your APPRECIATION to your subscribers Derek

  • @barblenzen2198
    @barblenzen2198 6 месяцев назад +1

    This is one of my favorite rum runners great revival

  • @1unsung971
    @1unsung971 5 месяцев назад

    That's a car I would love to have. Well done on being so patient with the brakes. A thankless job everytime.

  • @michaelbackhus1923
    @michaelbackhus1923 7 месяцев назад +4

    The simplicity both mechanically and aesthetically are what make this car so gorgeous. I want a 54.

    • @ddMcDd-yl4td
      @ddMcDd-yl4td 7 месяцев назад

      I've got a '50 that ran when parked about 40 years ago...

  • @nilsenbj
    @nilsenbj 7 месяцев назад +9

    love VGG, and most off motortrend, but, the issue with out of usa subscription, is baffling to me. got kicked out of motortrend on demand the very minute discovery channel entered the chat, and no vpn or untrue location data would allow me to PAY for it, so yeah. love Derek and his family doing what they do best, unfortunately i'm at a loss when it comes to Motortrend on demand, they apparently don't want European money, maybe it has flees or something.

    • @DocESP
      @DocESP 7 месяцев назад +1

      Motortrend prejudiced?

    • @hemidart7
      @hemidart7 7 месяцев назад +3

      Just watch him on youtube
      If we all stay loyal to his channel this will be dropped instantly

    • @jimmyjimjims7483
      @jimmyjimjims7483 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@DocESP No one likes motortrend, its insufferable enough that they put all their content behind a paywall but then you have to sit there and listen to David Freiburger whinge while people with an actual personality do all the real work (aka Finnegan)

    • @nilsenbj
      @nilsenbj 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@hemidart7 its been going on for a few years already. But I do watch him on RUclips every time he posts a new video. Same with Finnegan’s Garage. I was a subscriber from the start of MTOD. It was Discovery Channel that axed the availability for non American subscribers.

  • @neilorange4112
    @neilorange4112 6 месяцев назад

    Loved this cool short form of what he does

  • @FreedomRock44
    @FreedomRock44 7 месяцев назад

    These are always my favs......Love the oldies(pre 60's ).

  • @user-fu5xr3lt9q
    @user-fu5xr3lt9q 7 месяцев назад

    That car is beautiful

  • @johnbutterworth1369
    @johnbutterworth1369 7 месяцев назад +2

    I love that era of Chevys.

  • @jeffscott8323
    @jeffscott8323 5 месяцев назад

    Dawm you got lucky. 44 years. Sitting. And she fared right up.

  • @philipgibb458
    @philipgibb458 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wow dude that's going to be such a cool ride sitting low white wheels cruising

  • @pecktox
    @pecktox 7 месяцев назад +3

    I like it. Gotta agree with a lot of fellers , that it seems rushed. Peck

  • @632Harrison
    @632Harrison 6 месяцев назад

    Derek
    You never cease to amaze me, I enjoy watching all of your videos
    Thank you sir for your dedication
    May Gods Blessings and grace shine upon you and your family always

  • @gordonstroup882
    @gordonstroup882 6 месяцев назад

    Fun Fun Fun.....
    ........ for us, that is!
    Thanks Derrick, and thanks MotorTrend!❤👍🇺🇲

  • @johnmoorhousedecorated-nam899
    @johnmoorhousedecorated-nam899 7 месяцев назад

    My grandfather taught me to drive three on a column in the 51 Belair. Drove it when I got my license prior to army draft. Brings back memories. Learned a lot about engines.

  • @cinthe3
    @cinthe3 7 месяцев назад

    Dereck got motor trend on life support, bringing the vgg fam.

  • @Earl2573
    @Earl2573 6 месяцев назад

    Great video, thanks Derek

  • @marvincarter870
    @marvincarter870 4 месяца назад

    You can't beat them 52 Chevy's and Derek fixed it up and drove it!

  • @deckerbob
    @deckerbob 7 месяцев назад

    “We got a 1 barrel” .. solid gold!!

  • @testy518
    @testy518 6 месяцев назад

    You picked a good one. Those GMC six bangers don't die easily!!

  • @HEAVYMETALJSTYLES
    @HEAVYMETALJSTYLES 7 месяцев назад

    I saw Derrick and knew this here was a good one 👍

  • @tamer1773
    @tamer1773 6 месяцев назад

    I love seeing an old car get back on the road. Especially one as old as me.

  • @user-zd6kx5ll8p
    @user-zd6kx5ll8p 7 месяцев назад

    Love watching a REAL pro, always a great time!!!!!

  • @ronaldfarmer1208
    @ronaldfarmer1208 7 месяцев назад

    Them old six cyl Chevys are hard to beat !

  • @melvinjones3895
    @melvinjones3895 7 месяцев назад

    My dad had one of those, I ruin the motor mounts then he went to a 56 Dodge I a got him to order the Sur-grip read end . We had snow and a big hill to go up that was not paved. It worked great. only had to shovel one side. Thanks for this one.

  • @shawnmckinzie9481
    @shawnmckinzie9481 7 месяцев назад +2

    Love this episode. I had a 52 version that wanted to finish building for my dad before he passed and take a road trip to Route 66 with my two kids but unfortunately I had to sell it before that happened.

  • @jf2625
    @jf2625 7 месяцев назад

    It's a good feeling getting something driving after someone else has given up on it... even better when it's been sitting for years!

  • @scott83gmail
    @scott83gmail 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great video I wish Motor Trend would publish both a 16-minute version and the 1 hour version.

  • @petermarshall6577
    @petermarshall6577 7 месяцев назад

    Nice Coupe, worth the effort.

  • @ozahmed4523
    @ozahmed4523 7 месяцев назад

    "The sparkler maker happeners"! I love it!

  • @lennartjohnzon6462
    @lennartjohnzon6462 7 месяцев назад

    Derek is DA MAN! Brilliant!👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @DavidJohn-qn7it
    @DavidJohn-qn7it 6 месяцев назад

    Just found your channel last night and am glad I did!

  • @alvisserrano9797
    @alvisserrano9797 7 месяцев назад +2

    This was awesome hope to see more . Great episode!!! Straight to the point

  • @earnestmerida
    @earnestmerida 7 месяцев назад

    You’re the best, on any platform!

  • @mikepoint4717
    @mikepoint4717 7 месяцев назад

    What a beauty of a car , the poverty caps are my favourite piece with these ol’ gems . Cheers 🇨🇦

  • @DanneyTanner
    @DanneyTanner 7 месяцев назад +1

    My grandpa bought a 51chevy brand new for the kids.He parked it in 65. When i was 11 in 78 i messed around with it got it running agian. Drove it out in the back 40 and back up to the barn. It didnt quite run right but at the time i wasent aware it was probably just bad gas😮

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @100DrWho
    @100DrWho 7 месяцев назад

    We had one of those when I was a kid. I remember seeing myself broken up in those chrome dash slots.

  • @clarkpink1955
    @clarkpink1955 7 месяцев назад

    This fella makes smile

  • @John-kl3ue
    @John-kl3ue 7 месяцев назад

    The man is a gun …love the channel..

  • @barntech2291
    @barntech2291 7 месяцев назад

    That master cylinder looked like a big job!

  • @RaleysSmallEngines
    @RaleysSmallEngines 7 месяцев назад +1

    Yep, T-bone is watching. Derek, awesome as always. Quick fast and as I always say on Raley's Small Engines (on RUclips) Too Easy. Keep up the great work Vice Grip Garage.

  • @Jo_Wardy
    @Jo_Wardy 7 месяцев назад

    This guy is king of the American Car RUclipsrs funniest and the coolest. Definitely feel like I have similarities to Derek in my
    Personality 😂

  • @Flatwoodsdad
    @Flatwoodsdad 6 месяцев назад

    I got one of these in the early 70's as a kid. It had sat since the early 60's. It was suprizingly easy to get going. Even converting to 12 volts was easy. It was a very dependable nice riding car. The built them like tanks back then.

  • @petermensing5502
    @petermensing5502 6 месяцев назад

    roadworthy rescues should be its own channel

  • @ramblerdave1339
    @ramblerdave1339 6 месяцев назад

    Finally, You have one that really is a Bel Air. The two door hardtop, on the Deluxe trim model, was the first to have the Bel Air name.

  • @rwn803
    @rwn803 7 месяцев назад

    I had a half dozen of those 50-54 Chevys when I was a kid. Always started and ran forever.

  • @dislexicdadscooking
    @dislexicdadscooking 7 месяцев назад

    I love this show..takes my hat holder out of work and cooking content..all these neet finds and pretty much always a victory in every clip..

  • @michaelnorman9962
    @michaelnorman9962 6 месяцев назад

    Derek is the absolute best!!! Great job sir. VGG rules!!!

  • @peterjuhlke7437
    @peterjuhlke7437 6 месяцев назад

    Cool car , cool guy , makes for a awesome video , thx Derek

  • @robertvandervelden5917
    @robertvandervelden5917 7 месяцев назад

    Derek got a '50 and a '51. Perfect

  • @mikego18753
    @mikego18753 7 месяцев назад

    Very enjoyable vid,thumbs up.Thanks.

  • @kevbev1524
    @kevbev1524 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice...
    One of his safest finds yet,
    Throttle stuck open,
    No brakes,
    Rust holes in all the right spots,
    Good luck Derrick,
    Please sign here, life insurance

  • @rogerclyde2720
    @rogerclyde2720 7 месяцев назад

    One of the best motors ever built

  • @travstout
    @travstout 7 месяцев назад +1

    There a removable panel in the driver wheel well to give you access to the master cylinder. I used it on my '53 Bel Air. Made it a lot easier.

  • @richardsmith-qy6vl
    @richardsmith-qy6vl 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome job Derek

  • @atv55803
    @atv55803 6 месяцев назад

    love Derek VIDS

  • @Tuilaione
    @Tuilaione 7 месяцев назад

    Dont you just love Derek... 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @tombom1250
    @tombom1250 27 дней назад

    Enjoy your videos a lot!

  • @Brimstone667
    @Brimstone667 7 месяцев назад

    gorgeous car

  • @natevanlandingham1945
    @natevanlandingham1945 7 месяцев назад

    That was a good episode, remember watching it last year!

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable 7 месяцев назад +1

    Derek does it best!

  • @SOUTHSIDESUPERSTAR
    @SOUTHSIDESUPERSTAR 7 месяцев назад +2

    This guy is the coolest car guy ever