Derrick.............thank you. I really want to thank you for NOT using any POTTY talk. So ...and way to many gear heads on the Tube here use such POTTY language. Watching and listing to you is a HOOT and so refreshing. THANK YOU !!
I can't get enough of this channel, it's really hilarious to see his persona fumble around, but you know this dude really knows his stuff. He could probably rebuild a V8 with a tuna can. Wish I knew even half of what he knows.
It's became my tradition at work to watch one video a day while on lunch break while eating. You make my days better. I laugh alot. And it helps with the work aggravations
"Any time you see something dangerous guys, just do it yourself!" Some great hints for sure. I will be back to watch more as I start my build. Down to earth dialog, gotta love it.
I am 70 yrs old and my beloved Ratrod (1946 Chevy Truck) 307 c.i. Engine blew up. Your video was very helpful and has some great tips for removal. I like your style. I've got some snippin to do myself. Thanks
Been watching your videos for a while and finally subscribed. Feel like I'm in my own garage with a friend. Thanks for your clean humor and language, it makes the experience of your videos very enjoyable.
Already going to sleep late then a video from VGG gets posted on the tube oh well going sleep even later. But as usual dam good video your such a likeable guy keep em coming brightens my day up (or night) thank you .
After having done so on my 68, i can really recommend a power steering swap. Running a Grand Cherokee V8 steering box, used the lines from that too, messy but it works, now car is a lot less effort to drive! Not that steering was heavy, but MAN, 10 turns from lock to lock got old fast
Honestly this is one of my favorite youtube channel at this point! He's just naturally lovable lol. Humor's on point, and also his talking in 52nd person is funny
Love the “Grave Digger Test”. I am stealing that one for sure. Love the vids. Yours are the only vids on the old tube I always hit like before starting.
I am enjoying watching a youngish Chevy man digging into everything. I yanked a few of them boat anchors out myself back when Shep was a pup. Worked on some 283s and 327s but junked them 307s. Had a 67,68,and a couple 69s Chevelles. Man they could take a beaten. Thanks for the memories and keep on wrenchen!!!!😳🤩🇺🇸
Have seen all his videos, really glad to see the orileys commercial. Should be a national campaign. Great entertainment good clean information. Thank you.
Multi time comment maker here I'm still loving the channel and your sense of things. FYI, do this car fun now and enjoy every minute if it. I miss the days of buying old clunkers and working on them way more than they deserved. You turn around and your getting older , your back is smoked and both knees are shot. THEN WELL.....Not as much fun at that point. Enjoy it everyday and be thankful. MERICA
Some see a rusty car and he sees history worth saving. How can a guy argue with that? I wish I was the one that found Rocky. I have only had two cars that spoke to me when I seen them and this one makes 3. So glad it found an amazing family and a new home. TY Derek for doing your part to help keep automotive history breathing!
I just stumbled across this channel...and I’m so glad I did. This is like watching the Red Green show,except this guy manages to improve what he’s working on.
Watching these older videos makes a guy glad Derek got the bigger shop and the auto lifts. I've never liked been under vehicles myself but the amount he does it. Wowser.
Reminded me of my past, doing jobs like this, and rebuilding engine trans, for another go around! Unfortunately, we always found such jobs in the winter when it's cold and your fingers would losing their circulation, so you couldn't feel the bolts any more. Oh, and always working on the ground, and pulling the engine puller didn't want to roll so well in the dirt, as on a cement floor! First time was on my '57 Chevy Bel Air 2 door ht, as the 283ci was tired, and needed to be refreshed! Always nice to hear it roar back to life, giving you a good feeling that you didn't forget any of the many thousands of parts you ended up with before putting it back together!
In all seriousness, I think you've hit upon the magic formula---beater hot rods are where it's at. You can have loads of fun with dilapidated old iron without taking out a second mortgage on the house, and the cool factor is still there. For Rocky, I'd probably get a salvage yard 350 out of a Suburban, add an RV cam (for maximum burnout fun) and whistle 'er in
I just did the " one man hood snatch" on a 2004 Chevy Silverado I'm building. I'm 71years old and you think I should know better. However, I removed the under hood insulation pad before I removed the hood. That made it sooooo much lighter! Keep doing the best car builder videos on you tube!
Cheers from the great PNW Canada, we loves ya man, gf and me are muchly cheered up by your wonderful banter, especially during these weird and trying times, you haz saved us emotionally, Thank you good Sir!
Love your vids they never get old , waiting to see what you come up with a appropriate power tour power plant for that old iron,[hint 396,402'427'454] LOl
I've had an old 70 Mustang Fastback sitting in my garage for a few yea......I mean days. Since I've begun watching your videos, I've been inspired to start working on it again in a couple weeks. Thanks for being such an inspiration to a lot of people, I know you didn't mean to be.
I was having kind of a bad day until I watched your video I laughed my ass off in fact I'm going to have to watch it again so I can just laugh some more great entertainment keep it coming
@@ViceGripGarage me and my brother owned a mechanic shop for years with tow trucks been there done that s*** dropping in your eyes just crack me up happend to me so many times all the same things that you're doing. I was the opposite I used to curse like a sailor
Brings back memories for me, done a lot of that. Used to put a paper coffee cup over the trans tail insted of draining it, most the time we ended up accidentaly knocking it off in the best position for the fluid to drain exactly where it souldn't. Thanks for the fun vids. GM
Your channel is awesome! Love the dry sense of humor. That makes your videos that much better to be honest. Are you making your epic trucker hats or buying them?
First car out of high school 69 Chevelle with a 307 . Great watching you I enjoy your humor and you know what you’re doing. By the way I graduated in 1970 you do the math.
Best thing about your videos is it's just like when I work on cars only funny because it's not me and you have a great sense of humor. Great channel! I only subscribed a few months ago and keep coming back to watch the older stuff....a lot of fun!
You are correct about, it's not good pulling the engine by yourself. I've pulled every engine by myself and put them back in by myself. I did drop the transmission first, by myself with a floor jack. It's not a game for the faint of heart.
I have done the majority of my engine removals and installs by myself. I have a Harbor Freight cherry picker. I also have a leveler device you can put on the chains to alter the angle of the engine without having to extend the beam on the picker. Always worked for me. I would recommend investing in one. Every tool you invest in will save you time and misery.
I wonder if Summit Racing has any shift kits or stall converters that would work. Pretty sure a guy could call Abner at his desk on extension 6919 on Sunday or Monday to get them shipped first thing Tuesday.
That heat shield issue was the first introduction of why I don't understand GM engineering, the second was the distributor in the back. Never owned a GM but enjoy watching you work on them. OBTW I am a Toyota guy.
Good intro strep / fever. You have more determination than me . I would have said hi/bye to the 307 and went back to bed. Recently found your channel ..... it’s fun to watch . Tanks
A guy loves the videos fella, been a treat binge watching all these. Might be time for a guy to go out and get himself a Chevelle. Wishing you all the best all the way from New Zealand man. Any update on this Chevelle? Did you decide what motor to snap on in?
1969 Chevelle one of my all time favorite cars. So hard to find one in decent shave in the northeast. Love to see it get a 396 or even mild build 350, personally I'd keep it era correct and drive it like it sits
Rebuild the 307. Just to make people say "should of swap a 350". And 307 are misunderstood. They are economy motors. Not meant for power. I have one in my 71 gmc and it's not to bad.
levi woodring - “it’s not to bad” says it all. It’s BAD. the point of getting rid of the 307 is it is an economy motor, not built for performance. Leaving it in may be authentic but it’s a waste of a classic car to leave in granny’s grocery getter power plant.
So that's what a guy looks like working away alone in his garage. Always wondered about that! Good to know I'm not the only guy risking his digits and his back doing stuff he really should ask help with, but doesn't! Thanks Derek!
Love your videos bud. I think we all relate to your vids cause we all drop tools and break bolts and loose nuts across the shop. Good to see the real side of wrenching sprinkled with your humor!!
Hey dude! I think it's a good idea to wear eye goggles under the car. Last time something got in my eye, I had to go to urgent care and get a piece of rust flake out of my eye. It's good to wear since you are being pinned under the car with the driveshaft and all that vibration knocks gravel and rust right in your face. That's a perfect way to torture somebody! Love your videos! Thanks!
yindyamarra Lol I don’t wanna type again , see if you can find my comment about a 327 if ya have a chance. My buddy did one and it was a pig...kid stupidity , too much cam and stock rear gears.
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I stayed up until 4am last night because I can't stop watching VG episodes. Now I'm at work and see another video in my feed. I need VGG Anonymous.
I love your sarcasm haha. One of the only youtubers that doesnt get annoying
Thanks Mike appreciate you watching!
How much do you usually buy all these cars for ?
I am so glad you do the "Gravedigger" test. My dad had an ol Ford Maverick fall on his head. Changed his life forever.
Derrick.............thank you. I really want to thank you for NOT using any POTTY talk. So ...and way to many gear heads on the Tube here use such POTTY language. Watching and listing to you is a HOOT and so refreshing. THANK YOU !!
I can't get enough of this channel, it's really hilarious to see his persona fumble around, but you know this dude really knows his stuff. He could probably rebuild a V8 with a tuna can. Wish I knew even half of what he knows.
It's became my tradition at work to watch one video a day while on lunch break while eating. You make my days better. I laugh alot. And it helps with the work aggravations
"Any time you see something dangerous guys, just do it yourself!" Some great hints for sure. I will be back to watch more as I start my build. Down to earth dialog, gotta love it.
I am 70 yrs old and my beloved Ratrod (1946 Chevy Truck) 307 c.i. Engine blew up. Your video was very helpful and has some great tips for removal. I like your style. I've got some snippin to do myself. Thanks
We really enjoy your videos because they represent reality - No fancy equipment. Your attitude and patience are honorable.
It is so much easier pulling engines from vintage vehicles than all the newer vehicles. I miss simpler times.
Been watching your videos for a while and finally subscribed. Feel like I'm in my own garage with a friend. Thanks for your clean humor and language, it makes the experience of your videos very enjoyable.
Appreciate you subscribing Roger! Glad you're enjoying!
You have a genuine Minnesota sense of humor! I like it when someone from Minnesota speaks "Minnesotan"! Good work!
I think that's just any good sense of humor in general.
I stopped watching TV 3 years ago.. just watch informative RUclips... congratulations my fellow Viking... this by far is the best content on RUclips!
I just enjoy watching the videos more then once i always catch something that I have missed
love the way you talk. Ive even started on it at work cant help myself
haha.. glad you enjoy Tom
Glad I'm not the only one. Makes a guy feel better.
Hahaha Ive started the hand gestures, what a beauty. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
I,ll be dipped 🤣
Well I'll be dipped a guy ain't alone in this kind of talkin
Already going to sleep late then a video from VGG gets posted on the tube oh well going sleep even later. But as usual dam good video your such a likeable guy keep em coming brightens my day up (or night) thank you .
R A I'll get enough sleep when I'm dead.
Good old "307" fender emblems. Look exactly the same as an old 69 Camaro I had. Brings back memories.
Derek Says! "I Must Have A Cotton Tree Out Front, There's Enough Cotton In Hear
To Make George Washington A New Wig!"
After having done so on my 68, i can really recommend a power steering swap. Running a Grand Cherokee V8 steering box, used the lines from that too, messy but it works, now car is a lot less effort to drive! Not that steering was heavy, but MAN, 10 turns from lock to lock got old fast
Honestly this is one of my favorite youtube channel at this point! He's just naturally lovable lol. Humor's on point, and also his talking in 52nd person is funny
Thank you!
Hah no problem man.. You honestly deserve your own show on Motor Trend or something of the like!
Love the “Grave Digger Test”. I am stealing that one for sure. Love the vids. Yours are the only vids on the old tube I always hit like before starting.
Thank you appreciate that bud!
This is vice grip we do everything last minute,and on a budget.👍
I am enjoying watching a youngish Chevy man digging into everything. I yanked a few of them boat anchors out myself back when Shep was a pup. Worked on some 283s and 327s but junked them 307s. Had a 67,68,and a couple 69s Chevelles. Man they could take a beaten. Thanks for the memories and keep on wrenchen!!!!😳🤩🇺🇸
Your friend ' Load Capacity' looks alot like my step-ladder. (I never knew my birth ladder!)
This is amazing
Me either....maybe we're brothers......
Derek Says! "There Must Have A Cotton Tree Out Front, There Enough Cotton In Hear To
Make George Washington A New Wig!"
A feller really appreciates a guy for good digical entertainment and faith in Merica. Thanks Derek!
I’m super thrilled you demonstrated the rear ramps, front on stands technique.
Have seen all his videos, really glad to see the orileys commercial. Should be a national campaign. Great entertainment good clean information. Thank you.
Multi time comment maker here I'm still loving the channel and your sense of things. FYI, do this car fun now and enjoy every minute if it. I miss the days of buying old clunkers and working on them way more than they deserved. You turn around and your getting older , your back is smoked and both knees are shot. THEN WELL.....Not as much fun at that point. Enjoy it everyday and be thankful. MERICA
Appreciate you!! Enjoying the heck out of it!
I CANT TELL A STARTER MOTOR FROM AN ALTERNATE BUT LOVE THIS CHANNEL AMAZING FROM UK
I have a soft spot in my heart for chevelles so I’m really looking forward to this build thanks for the great content brother please keep it up
68-72 Chevelles are my absolute favourite cars. I’ll likely never have one but a man can dream
Love the chevells
Some see a rusty car and he sees history worth saving. How can a guy argue with that? I wish I was the one that found Rocky. I have only had two cars that spoke to me when I seen them and this one makes 3. So glad it found an amazing family and a new home. TY Derek for doing your part to help keep automotive history breathing!
Great Video! Keep them coming, you are an inspiration to all of us weekend warriors just trying to get our cars going for cruise season.
YEEESSSSS! another VGG! makes this holiday weekend even better
Thanks for always watching Brian
New favorite car show... Super relatable guy...
Love the Rocky Saga so far...keep them episodes coming
Thanks Douglas, appreciate you watching/commenting
Thanks for the lunch time entertainment.
Love the Channel buddy your honesty is awesome! We backyard mechanics love watching these kind of vids!
VGG I have to say you are one of the Most Entertaining and Educational Car shops Ever.. Learn a ton, especially about the radjiators.
I just stumbled across this channel...and I’m so glad I did. This is like watching the Red Green show,except this guy manages to improve what he’s working on.
Thanks Abiel, appreciate you watching
TRU DAT!!!
Watching these older videos makes a guy glad Derek got the bigger shop and the auto lifts. I've never liked been under vehicles myself but the amount he does it. Wowser.
"The more I look at this, the more I think I'm not going to replace it..." Love it =)
thanks Mike
Reminded me of my past, doing jobs like this, and rebuilding engine trans, for another go around! Unfortunately, we always found such jobs in the winter when it's cold and your fingers would losing their circulation, so you couldn't feel the bolts any more. Oh, and always working on the ground, and pulling the engine puller didn't want to roll so well in the dirt, as on a cement floor! First time was on my '57 Chevy Bel Air 2 door ht, as the 283ci was tired, and needed to be refreshed! Always nice to hear it roar back to life, giving you a good feeling that you didn't forget any of the many thousands of parts you ended up with before putting it back together!
Hell yeah, needed this video today!! VGG makes my day better!!!
Thanks Russell
Excited to see this! Yanked the turd-0-seven out of my 69 Malibu back in 95. The 383 Stroker in its place is still running strong!
383's are nice!
Always enjoy your videos...laugh every time! Already looking forward to the next one.
Glad you enjoy Mike!
You got to love a guy that dose his own stunts .
Oh ......it's heavier than expected
In all seriousness, I think you've hit upon the magic formula---beater hot rods are where it's at. You can have loads of fun with dilapidated old iron without taking out a second mortgage on the house, and the cool factor is still there. For Rocky, I'd probably get a salvage yard 350 out of a Suburban, add an RV cam (for maximum burnout fun) and whistle 'er in
port nut depends what you’re looking at. People are spending 4K on wheels for Honda civics.
@@josephsamsor1698 Not this "Guy"!!
What's a RV cam exactly? Wouldn't it be more like a truck grind for low RPM pulling torque and not high revving horsepower?
@@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS instant burnout torque
Love the ball caps! Their shape reminds me of late 70's/early 80's. Really ties it all together. Keep up the awesome work!
Waiting for the day I see “well I’ll be dipped” stickers released! I know I’d order a some!
End of next week! And beer koozies
@@ViceGripGarage Great videos bud!! Please keep them a coming!!! Thanks from Louisiana!!!
Or a 'That's Factory" t-shirt.
@@Mogipbob “FakTree”
Bring the thunder stickers!!
I just did the " one man hood snatch" on a 2004 Chevy Silverado I'm building. I'm 71years old and you think I should know better. However, I removed the under hood insulation pad before I removed the hood. That made it sooooo much lighter! Keep doing the best car builder videos on you tube!
Dude that vaccum trick is mint!!
Factory.
works... well... almost every time!
Cheers from the great PNW Canada, we loves ya man, gf and me are muchly cheered up by your wonderful banter, especially during these weird and trying times, you haz saved us emotionally, Thank you good Sir!
A shift kit would be nice with a 2500 rpm stall and a 350 ci with a nice lumpy cam and new pinion seal for the rear end would suit rocky pretty well.
I truly enjoyed seeing the engine, transmission removal! Drive shaft and other goodies! Thanks☺
Love your vids they never get old , waiting to see what you come up with a appropriate power tour power plant for that old iron,[hint 396,402'427'454] LOl
LS swap
Your one on the best RUclipsrs out there making a fella feel good about his piles
Thank you! And thanks for watching
Great Vid Bud been buildin and working on chevy's for years.
I've had an old 70 Mustang Fastback sitting in my garage for a few yea......I mean days. Since I've begun watching your videos, I've been inspired to start working on it again in a couple weeks. Thanks for being such an inspiration to a lot of people, I know you didn't mean to be.
Hells yes! Always kickin assss
Neighbor your timelines are just crazy on getting stuff done. Amazing how much work one man on a mission can complete. Great job.
I was having kind of a bad day until I watched your video I laughed my ass off in fact I'm going to have to watch it again so I can just laugh some more great entertainment keep it coming
Thank you David, Glad you enjoyed! Tomorrow's another day bud - get up and grind and it'll be a good one!
@@ViceGripGarage me and my brother owned a mechanic shop for years with tow trucks been there done that s*** dropping in your eyes just crack me up happend to me so many times all the same things that you're doing.
I was the opposite I used to curse like a sailor
hands down my favorite RUclips channel.
Love how much the cherry picker arm is bending.
she get's the job done 😁
To quote the carsNcameras guys, "It'll be Fine."
I think that's factory 🤔
@@scottjorgenson2892 Factree?
Gotta find out just how much saftey margin there is. No, not really.
Honestly you remind me of my uncle. It brings back great memories from when I was a kid working on his 1981 Z28 Camara, K5 Blazer, and Iroc Z.
I have that same junk snatcher from HF and it's been too short every time I have used it. Story of my life...
Just finishing up reruns or Mad Men season 203.... no VGG... and I came upon this gem. Nicely done!
Another great clip.. whats with the 11 thumbs down, must be some factree tech's or something maybe some OSHA guy....44k subs way to go bud
Every second of every video is just great. Thanks a million bud
looks like safety was top priority in this video as usual. the bar on your engine hoist had a real nice bend to it, makes it much safer that way.
It worked didn't it. Stop being a whiny crybaby & enjoy the video.
Brings back memories for me, done a lot of that. Used to put a paper coffee cup over the trans tail insted of draining it, most the time we ended up accidentaly knocking it off in the best position for the fluid to drain exactly where it souldn't.
Thanks for the fun vids.
GM
Your channel is awesome! Love the dry sense of humor. That makes your videos that much better to be honest. Are you making your epic trucker hats or buying them?
Buy & find mostly. Though some of ya'll send me some pretty awesome ones like this blue GMC one
First car out of high school 69 Chevelle with a 307 . Great watching you I enjoy your humor and you know what you’re doing. By the way I graduated in 1970 you do the math.
Every single vehicle that I own has a bad pinion seal. It’s just amazing.
It's just time activated built in rust prevention its totally normal
You try cleaning out the vent tube?
Why?
"Oh boy....the more I look at this bad pinion seal, the more I'm just gonna not replace it I think" had me literally in tears!!
Love to see that professionals also drop spanners, and get grit in their eyes and then want to swear, thought its only me...
Best thing about your videos is it's just like when I work on cars only funny because it's not me and you have a great sense of humor. Great channel! I only subscribed a few months ago and keep coming back to watch the older stuff....a lot of fun!
You are correct about, it's not good pulling the engine by yourself. I've pulled every engine by myself and put them back in by myself. I did drop the transmission first, by myself with a floor jack. It's not a game for the faint of heart.
I have done the majority of my engine removals and installs by myself. I have a Harbor Freight cherry picker. I also have a leveler device you can put on the chains to alter the angle of the engine without having to extend the beam on the picker. Always worked for me. I would recommend investing in one. Every tool you invest in will save you time and misery.
I wonder if Summit Racing has any shift kits or stall converters that would work. Pretty sure a guy could call Abner at his desk on extension 6919 on Sunday or Monday to get them shipped first thing Tuesday.
That heat shield issue was the first introduction of why I don't understand GM engineering, the second was the distributor in the back. Never owned a GM but enjoy watching you work on them. OBTW I am a Toyota guy.
You had me wheezing laughing so hard 😂 Your personality and dry sense of humor are great 😂
Good intro strep / fever. You have more determination than me . I would have said hi/bye to the 307 and went back to bed. Recently found your channel ..... it’s fun to watch . Tanks
if you got any tools with loose wooden handles soak them in that old nasty antifreeze the wood will swell up and stay swollen for a long time
That vacuum up the radiator trick is terrific! I want to pull my motor just so I can try this!!
A guy loves the videos fella, been a treat binge watching all these. Might be time for a guy to go out and get himself a Chevelle. Wishing you all the best all the way from New Zealand man.
Any update on this Chevelle? Did you decide what motor to snap on in?
I'm glad you have a car lift for your shop now.
1969 Chevelle one of my all time favorite cars. So hard to find one in decent shave in the northeast. Love to see it get a 396 or even mild build 350, personally I'd keep it era correct and drive it like it sits
A great way to start my weekend, LMAO watching VGC! Thanks again.
Thank you!!
Rebuild the 307. Just to make people say "should of swap a 350". And 307 are misunderstood. They are economy motors. Not meant for power. I have one in my 71 gmc and it's not to bad.
Sounds like my pos 267 lol
That will take too long.
Find a suitable SB Chev engine and do some magic on 'er.
Transmission? Your call.
levi woodring - “it’s not to bad” says it all. It’s BAD.
the point of getting rid of the 307 is it is an economy motor, not built for performance. Leaving it in may be authentic but it’s a waste of a classic car to leave in granny’s grocery getter power plant.
So that's what a guy looks like working away alone in his garage. Always wondered about that! Good to know I'm not the only guy risking his digits and his back doing stuff he really should ask help with, but doesn't! Thanks Derek!
Guy doing a good job for a guy stay safe for a guy lol 👍
For someone who’s never pulled anything bigger than a battery or tire, this is *great*. fun to watch! I wonder if I could do it....probably not. 😉
"I'll put the ramps , one each way, so that if it rolls on a guy it only half way crushes me"!! Haha🤣
Love your videos bud. I think we all relate to your vids cause we all drop tools and break bolts and loose nuts across the shop. Good to see the real side of wrenching sprinkled with your humor!!
Thanks for watching
This guy is hilarious I love these videos lol
Thank you!
Hey dude! I think it's a good idea to wear eye goggles under the car. Last time something got in my eye, I had to go to urgent care and get a piece of rust flake out of my eye. It's good to wear since you are being pinned under the car with the driveshaft and all that vibration knocks gravel and rust right in your face. That's a perfect way to torture somebody! Love your videos! Thanks!
U need a good pair of vice grips with i I bolt if you want to level ur chinesium engine dolly
I like the detail and easy to follow steps in everything you do,
“A scene from Murder she wrote” lol 👌🏽
This is just awesome....Durgle is a nickname for Derek....nice work Durgle
A nice 327 would go divine in Rocky
yindyamarra
Lol I don’t wanna type again , see if you can find my comment about a 327 if ya have a chance.
My buddy did one and it was a pig...kid stupidity , too much cam and stock rear gears.
the only channel worth viewership