FORGOTTEN 1984 Camaro Will it RUN AND DRIVE 800 Miles after 27 years!? - Vice Grip Garage EP86

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  • Опубликовано: 22 июл 2020
  • After flying from Minnesota to Pennsylvania to revival a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle (Episode 82), I ended up in Kentucky. I scratched my easy flight back home and took on this 3rd gen 1984 Chevrolet Camaro that had been previously parked for 27 years. Sitting was pretty hard on it, the entire front end was seized and took a lot of work to get it into the garage to start tearing it down. Think I'll make it 800 miles home? Watch and find out! Please hit the subscribe and like button!
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Комментарии • 7 тыс.

  • @johnsmith7709
    @johnsmith7709 3 года назад +985

    Derek, I don't have a sense of humor. Not one drop, ask my wife. I subscribed to your channel and watch every video multiple times simply because watching you gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. You are a decent, ethical guy. That carries a lot of weight with me. It's rare to find a "feller" like you in this day and age. So, may I just say THANK YOU... You sir have my utmost respect. I am 74 years old and retired. You make me glad I have lived this long. I also like the way you and your wife are raising your son. You have a fine boy and he has a great start on life. I wish all three of you the VERYBEST life has to offer. John

    • @nickacelvn
      @nickacelvn 3 года назад +54

      John you are a man who took the words rite out of my mouth. I'm just a "spring chicken "at the tender age of 51 but i couldn't agree more. It is indeed refreshing to see someone so (for want of better words) real.

    • @paulkirkland1535
      @paulkirkland1535 3 года назад +19

      @@nickacelvn My thoughts exactly. He's a man after my own heart.

    • @paulrobinson5523
      @paulrobinson5523 3 года назад +21

      @@paulkirkland1535 I gotta say I agree whole heartedly .Derek has put a whole new spin on life. I subscribed to his channel a few vids ago and I tell ya I have a whole new perspective on life...thanks so much Derek!..cheers bud!

    • @oscardom417
      @oscardom417 3 года назад +10

      Swamp cooler running in the garage can alleviate the heat while you are working in the shop of almost any size.

    • @KristaMae
      @KristaMae 2 года назад +11

      A feller and a couple ol' timers gives this gal ideas about what to do next in life. At 50, I've got to start planning on that.

  • @grouperpig1
    @grouperpig1 3 года назад +321

    “I just felt my mullet grow” That line should be on a T-shirt!

    • @randallksparks1
      @randallksparks1 3 года назад +6

      I'm bald, but I'm stealing that line

    • @paulrobinson5523
      @paulrobinson5523 3 года назад +2

      @@randallksparks1 When he tapped the shock absorber and said "what ever that is"...

    • @RustyX2010
      @RustyX2010 2 года назад +1

      Cutting the sleeves off my T-shirt now! Lol

    • @user-nw9uz8il8y
      @user-nw9uz8il8y 2 года назад

      ذخل عندي

    • @oklahomafreedom5536
      @oklahomafreedom5536 2 года назад

      Dirty! Loved it 🤣

  • @Gabreel
    @Gabreel Год назад +59

    depression has been apart of me for a while and its been really difficult finding things that i am truly interested in and your videos of fixing up cars and driving them home really hit the spot for me. thank you

    • @mikencrew8885
      @mikencrew8885 2 месяца назад

      Praying depression be broken off your life in Jesus name! I also struggled many years and Jesus healed me. So I pray the same for you
      😊

  • @TheFruitMugger
    @TheFruitMugger 2 года назад +32

    That box of cassettes was really world class! You weren't kidding about that Garage Days EP being hard to get a hold of, either. Try not to lose it!

    • @jimmyparris9892
      @jimmyparris9892 6 месяцев назад +1

      He really hit the mother lode with that box of cassettes.

  • @markwilson8299
    @markwilson8299 3 года назад +767

    Speaking as a middle aged guy from the UK who drives a Focus, this is definitely the best channel on You tube. It is bliss.

    • @markbennett2170
      @markbennett2170 3 года назад +22

      Yep, I live in the south west of the UK and I agree with you too. This guy is amazing! I'm hooked.

    • @tylert6573
      @tylert6573 3 года назад +10

      Also from UK

    • @mikeb9820
      @mikeb9820 3 года назад +14

      Another UK viewer here. I’m sitting here in my 1.3 Toyota Yaris watching this 😂. Love love love the channel.

    • @nickstones5583
      @nickstones5583 3 года назад +6

      Aye another 1 from the UK hooked on this channel and his humour 😂🤣
      "Jiggling like John Goodmans neck"

    • @deanblenkinship1614
      @deanblenkinship1614 3 года назад +5

      Another uk viewer here. Best car channel iv found on youtube by far

  • @tuxobuxo3094
    @tuxobuxo3094 3 года назад +409

    I literaly have never come across a video that would be this entertaining after a whole hour

    • @martinferland713
      @martinferland713 3 года назад +8

      Probably not

    • @davids.3724
      @davids.3724 3 года назад +3

      Andrew camarata look him up

    • @smhaceofspades2813
      @smhaceofspades2813 3 года назад +4

      @@martinferland713 Good Enough, just pretend we didn't see that....

    • @johnmercado4289
      @johnmercado4289 3 года назад +6

      Literally, it’s so entertaining he keeps me up at night😭😭

    • @whitetrashbandit2704
      @whitetrashbandit2704 3 года назад +9

      I've been watching alot of them.. just found this channel a few weeks ago.

  • @wdbiii
    @wdbiii 2 года назад +16

    THIS GUY IS HILARIOUS!!!! He goes through everything I do in my garage. I can only imagine how long this really takes. I love it!,!

  • @Nicesky2007
    @Nicesky2007 Год назад +8

    Derek, among all the obvious things about you; your sense of humor, your use of the English language, your never-give-up outlook towards any problem, the number one thing I like about you is this: You could be broke down, for the eleventeenth time, on the side of the highway, with 600 miles to go, and you still have a great attitude about the good things in life. "Look at that beautiful firestation!"
    Keep up the good work. (and I'm not talking about the work you do on cars)

    • @tonyconnolly9847
      @tonyconnolly9847 6 месяцев назад

      Use of the English language? I don't understand your meaning 🤔

  • @calvinlangland9260
    @calvinlangland9260 3 года назад +68

    “Well don’t get mad at me, I’m doing the limit”😂😂😂😂

  • @damienreilly8061
    @damienreilly8061 3 года назад +352

    The fact he is putting all that time, money and effort into a car like that because the story about the guy that owned it and trying to do right by him speaks volumes about what kind of person and what kind of car guy Derek really is. Bravo my friend ur good people! 👌👍👏🤙

    • @trendmassacre8423
      @trendmassacre8423 2 года назад +2

      @@Thewarhorse47 well hello there, Mr. Politically correct!

    • @ladybeekeeper7777
      @ladybeekeeper7777 2 года назад +8

      @@trendmassacre8423 every channel has trolls with nothing nice to say 🤷‍♀️ in this case thewarhorse47 who has no subs and is probably jealous this man has talent and people love watching him 🤣

    • @mikewilson8594
      @mikewilson8594 2 года назад +9

      @@Thewarhorse47 Both. Man has knowledge and a good heart. Also has a family to support. He's got my benefit of the doubt. Less judgement, more love from everybody, please?

    • @killerbee2562
      @killerbee2562 2 года назад +10

      @@Thewarhorse47 The fact he found a way to get paid to do his hobby means he wins in my book.

    • @ladybeekeeper7777
      @ladybeekeeper7777 2 года назад

      @@Thewarhorse47 I’m sorry, I understand. Sometimes I think as human beings we are not kind enough to each other. I enjoy the channel. Derek seems to be a kind man who enjoys his family and what he does. I think sometimes we look at people and think about their motives when all this really does it get in the way of enjoying each other’s time. I’m sorry I called you a troll. I see so much negativity on RUclips and other social media and it upsets me from time to time. I allowed my frustration to cause me to judge you negatively and for that I sincerely apologise. 🙏

  • @frankrizzo5155
    @frankrizzo5155 2 года назад +8

    See you fixed the headliner. Lol
    Best part is Derek is going to be a Millionaire doing what I think he loves! Happy to be subscribed. Keep them coming

  • @jamesjohnson8867
    @jamesjohnson8867 2 года назад +8

    Derek I'm so glad to find your channel. My dad and I used to do what you do but when he died on newyears day 2013 I just haven't had the ambition to do it without him. But since I found your channel I've started tinkering on stuff again. So I just want to say thank you so much for working on the old stuff and helping me get back to doing things my dad and I loved to do a little bit at a time. Thank you again. God bless

  • @Brindle_Boxer
    @Brindle_Boxer 3 года назад +164

    I like how he always notices that it’s a nice day, regardless of the problems.

    • @lappydog9020
      @lappydog9020 2 года назад +2

      Ya rite..to do what he gets done one needs to be positive all the time!!

    • @zildian1983
      @zildian1983 2 года назад +1

      Agreed!

  • @denismacfarlane255
    @denismacfarlane255 3 года назад +266

    More noises coming out of that car then a haunted house: It’s fine, just needs more throttle.

    • @hunternelson3018
      @hunternelson3018 3 года назад +13

      Or higher volume on the radio

    • @algray1195
      @algray1195 3 года назад +9

      Blow more cobwebs out that way! That AC eats up 100 out of the 107 HP that V6 has.

    • @ferrumignis
      @ferrumignis 3 года назад +3

      @@algray1195 I genuinely thought he was joking about the 107bhp, but apparently that is correct for this 2.8L V6. I had a 1.4L normally aspirated French hatchback that made just a few ponies less than that back in 1991, a 8 years after the Camaro but still...

    • @120lightsaber
      @120lightsaber 3 года назад +3

      @@ferrumignis Back in the 80s , instead of redesigning an engine, the manufacturers would under power their motors on purpose to meet emissions standards

  • @trevorgarland8759
    @trevorgarland8759 2 года назад +15

    Love those old third gen camaros I've owned 4 of them have owned the last one for the last 16 years love seeing them brought back to life love your channel and how far its come

  • @joegomez4408
    @joegomez4408 Год назад +1

    I used to love messing with old cars but am disabled now but your videos takes me back to my good ol days,thanks

  • @marksbikeexports5123
    @marksbikeexports5123 3 года назад +52

    ''...............i can actually feel my mullet getting longer, its just a tickling right now'' Priceless.

    • @fubarfrank74
      @fubarfrank74 3 года назад +1

      I stopped my wife from reading some long and most likely boring article to share that splendid piece of America I heard.

    • @TheseBygones
      @TheseBygones 3 года назад +3

      Im actually growing a mullet i got a 86 Z-28

    • @dennislockhart1972
      @dennislockhart1972 3 года назад

      @There is No God girls can get mullets too.. lol

  • @Scotty850R
    @Scotty850R 3 года назад +52

    My boss is getting really mad at me because every time he asks me anytime I just reply. I don't know while shaking my head . Then I just walk round the shouting bring the thunder lol

  • @georgeryan3534
    @georgeryan3534 Год назад +4

    You have a great sense of humor and a lot of patience I am sitting in that passenger seat beside you and your trip home it's fun watching you fix things on the road keep up the great work all the best to you and family my friend

  • @sky4149
    @sky4149 Год назад +3

    Love how every problem you had in the camaro I had too. Too bad you weren't in Oregon I would have loved to help out. Seriously though every single issue.

  • @VikingGuru
    @VikingGuru 3 года назад +752

    I like the fact that you respect the family of the previous owner. Every car has a story

    • @bansheemania1692
      @bansheemania1692 3 года назад +28

      Trying to get My IROC back. I know where it is, But The Guy Also Knows what He Has😭😭

    • @kyle1021
      @kyle1021 3 года назад +39

      One of the things that I love about the channel. I actually just bought a 77 C10 from a family and got the whole story from 1977 to 2020. Makes me appreciate it that much more. I can't wait to get it all put back together and running!

    • @onlyhereonce7290
      @onlyhereonce7290 3 года назад +29

      A great GREAT videos. Much respect sir. Outstanding.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  3 года назад +79

      Thank you all!

    • @sweirich777
      @sweirich777 3 года назад +20

      @@ViceGripGarage I really just love the fact how much respect you gave this family. Been with you for a long time. This video made me make my first comment to you. Keep the great revivals going on the card and trucks please? A V8 Swap like a old school 400 small block Chevy from 1970 or 71 would be Awesome! Tons o torque and Horsepower done up right! Do a four bolt main conversion to it if it's a two bolt and you have a screamer! But I'm sure you know that! Love this channel and you have a great wife too! God bless, Steve

  • @OldManJeff
    @OldManJeff 3 года назад +82

    “Kenny Loggins, he has more than one tape? I’ll be dipped.” 😂😂😂

  • @jacksoneverage7163
    @jacksoneverage7163 2 года назад +15

    I keep finding great videos Derek. I’m gonna eventually get through the entire catalog. Good, clean, wholesome videos. We need more of this these days. Laughed pretty hard when he said I could feel my mullet growing lol. Great

  • @johntrimpe8943
    @johntrimpe8943 Год назад +2

    I absolutely loved when he called out the 1086. The tractor I learned on as a kid! We then got a 5488 with FWA. I was in tall cotton with good ole western interior. Thanks so much for giving me the best entertainment on RUclips. You have instantly became my favorite video to watch and take in. Thank you Derek.

  • @justinhobart8747
    @justinhobart8747 3 года назад +40

    Oh my God, that's got to be one of the last Camaro Factory uncracked Dashes left from 1984!!!

    • @tallboy2234
      @tallboy2234 3 года назад +6

      Justin Hobart Yepper, garages are amazing things!

    • @vaughnhill3437
      @vaughnhill3437 3 года назад

      That little 2.8 v6 isnt real powerful but its a dependable little motor
      .they put that lottle motor in 50 different cars and trucks back then. I had a s 10 pickup that had one and i had a chevy celebrity that had one in it too

    • @justinhobart8747
      @justinhobart8747 3 года назад +1

      @@vaughnhill3437🤔 and what does that have to do with my comment of the dash being uncracked??? 😂🤣😂
      Really man you had 2.8 in a S-10??? WOW! So did I... That's so amazing!!! That's also sarcasm... LOL 🤪
      Did you have a 3rd gen Camaro too??? I did!!! A 1992 RS with a Daytona Hood and a Z28 wing spoiler, red with black racing stripes 5 speed 305, beautiful show car! and my Dash was cracked like all of the Camaros of that era!!! 🤪
      Oh, I also got a 2nd gen Camaro sitting in my garage, 1974 just to get off subject, lol 😜

    • @waitemc
      @waitemc 3 года назад

      Nope my bro inlaws hot an all og 84 . His first car tucked away on his gradge still totally stock down to the tape deck. Shame it's a chevy

    • @vaughnhill3437
      @vaughnhill3437 3 года назад

      I was talking about the motor. How many dashes are 2.8. v6's
      Thats sarcasm too.....

  • @exciter2506
    @exciter2506 3 года назад +55

    "This garage is so nice, I don't know where to put my feet". Funniest thing I have heard in awhile.

  • @ogearbox6132
    @ogearbox6132 7 месяцев назад +1

    I’m watching this 3 yrs after but have a fun story. I bought my wife a new one of these Camaro in 1984. Black, new radials, 2.8 V6 with TBI throttle body injection. It sure ran. So that Nov in 84 we drove from Jersey to her sisters in Columbus Ohio for Thxgvg. Weather was fine until after Pittsburgh. It started snowing on the Trnpk we were about 80 miles into Ohio doing about 25 mph. The road had become a sheet of ice with traffic miles behind me and miles in front of me. I’d like to say at that time I had driven in blizzards, and snow storms up and down from Jersey to Va never a problem. Suddenly out of no where the wind hit us and the car did a full 360 going at 25 mph. I literally watched our world spin in slowmo for the first time in my life. Fortunately there was no traffic anywhere but we were freaked out. Bottom line those Camaro had very light rear ends after that I put 80lb salt bags in the trunk space for ballast.

  • @brianodougherty3971
    @brianodougherty3971 4 месяца назад

    A little late on this here good guys and gals bandwagon,but I think my quest for decent ,upstanding and respectful Americans with a great wholesome clean sense of humor has finally found it`s destination. Derek, you are very entertaining for all ages. God bless you ,your family and friends,it is well deserved. Brian from the cold part of new england called Grafton, New Hampshire.🌬🌨❄⛄👍

  • @jamesstuart3346
    @jamesstuart3346 3 года назад +364

    Next episode: TITANIC...hasn't run for 109 years...will she start up?

    • @wildman510
      @wildman510 3 года назад +15

      "will it run and drive 900 miles home?"

    • @glennl9630
      @glennl9630 3 года назад +1

      🤣

    • @Gismo3333
      @Gismo3333 3 года назад +9

      It will run… Probably not…

    • @e.s.l5861
      @e.s.l5861 3 года назад +13

      To be fair, there’s probably less corrosion on the titanic than a car from the salt state...

    • @impunitythebagpuss
      @impunitythebagpuss 3 года назад +1

      And can I drive it home? LMAO!

  • @Mark-dq6lr
    @Mark-dq6lr 3 года назад +138

    “Sometimes a little yaaa, yaaa with a size thirteen will break her loose”” 😂😂😂

  • @SubToTripleThreatRC
    @SubToTripleThreatRC Год назад +2

    Thanks for taking me back to the 60's where almost every (super cheap) car I owned was an adventure to keep on the road.
    A big thumbs up from me!

  • @nedschneibel5342
    @nedschneibel5342 6 месяцев назад

    My wife and I know little about cars although I am a wannabe mechanic. We sit and play these videos on our living room tv and it has become “our show”. Boy do we laugh! And please do more videos with your brother, we about died in the Blazer one. Thank you!!

  • @TheNKS777
    @TheNKS777 3 года назад +227

    Your energy to bring these old dead cars back to life is on another level love this channel 👌

    • @bjantilla8004
      @bjantilla8004 3 года назад +10

      Totally inspiring stuff, makes me want to find a junker and breathe life back into the rotting carcass

    • @derrickna409
      @derrickna409 3 года назад +1

      He reminds me so much of myself! Everybody & everything deserves a 2nd chance at life, ur on ur own on the 3rd.

  • @markshupe2803
    @markshupe2803 3 года назад +56

    Started with the brakes...thought I was on the wrong channel there for a minute. That box of tapes was worth the whole trip, nice score. Thanks for the video.

    • @fubarfrank74
      @fubarfrank74 3 года назад +2

      I was curious and googled Jamestown Indiana. Looks like a nice little town and that place he got a cheeseburger and cold snack? Dick & Judy's Restaurant. goo.gl/maps/qdZkSrfTp8gZaxPY7

    • @bobl78
      @bobl78 3 года назад +1

      a guy is getting old, wants to stay on the safe side :)

    • @johnvoss5317
      @johnvoss5317 3 года назад +1

      But did the cassette deck work?

  • @davidbeachy8398
    @davidbeachy8398 2 года назад +15

    I just found your channel recently and have totally enjoyed every episode that I watched. I love the shirt that you wore during the latter part of this episode, and I think I now know the secret to your great attitude and the wonderful family dynamic that I have seen on display so many times. Keep up the good work!

  • @frankmiller7960
    @frankmiller7960 2 года назад +7

    Awesome! I think the dash noise might be the blower motor. Those 2.8 V6's are good engines.

  • @drewfausett5388
    @drewfausett5388 3 года назад +81

    "Don't be mad at me! I'm going the limit!" - me. most days...

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  3 года назад +11

      haha

    • @rushtimemachine
      @rushtimemachine 3 года назад +4

      Good Gawd that was funny!

    • @jocornish8797
      @jocornish8797 3 года назад +3

      my favorite comment of the whole video - my husband says that all the time!!

  • @verity9000
    @verity9000 2 года назад +68

    Derek, there is no possible way I could tell you in a comments section just how much your channel means to me. Entertaining, yes, but way more than that....really inspiring...just what I need these days.... I can't thank you enough for these Will It Run vids. I hope like heck that you make many more of them. You're pushing me to explore lifelong dreams, stuff like that. Thanks, man.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  2 года назад +8

      Thanks David, appreciate it 🙏

    • @rhondaevans6071
      @rhondaevans6071 Год назад +3

      I am being inspired by the channel to begin the tinker on my 86 Buick Regal Limited. I have let her sit too long. Wish I had a gas tank pump like in this episode. I'm a woman but I was raised by parents who worked on cars so I can do a lot of stuff myself. Changed radiator, altinator and basic stuff like that.

    • @stevesiscoe8455
      @stevesiscoe8455 7 месяцев назад +1

      Well I'll be dipped,lol

  • @jamesd2128
    @jamesd2128 2 года назад +2

    Another video by Derek, and my stress levels go down. Makes a feller mighty grateful.

  • @brianodougherty3971
    @brianodougherty3971 4 месяца назад

    I have to comment,outstanding cassette collection description just recollecting the days this 53 year old felt the wind through his mullet listening to the best of the eightys cranked up on my audiovox and stereo house speakers in the back seat. love your show derek,do not change a thing,man.

  • @kapitanmuahaha6240
    @kapitanmuahaha6240 3 года назад +62

    "I like to use my 3 pound Tonya Harding, and tickle it a little bit." LOL!!! Subscribed!!!

  • @1SECRETBILLY
    @1SECRETBILLY 3 года назад +53

    GM V/6 did all that driving after being asleep 23 years.Good enough I'd say

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  3 года назад +21

      earned its next nap I'd say too

    • @Kitt96
      @Kitt96 3 года назад

      @@mick00000000002 love the reference !!

  • @zackbrinkley1442
    @zackbrinkley1442 2 года назад +1

    Not many videos out there that can have almost 60k likes, and not one single dislike. This guy is making quality material here

  • @yakacm
    @yakacm Год назад +1

    1 thing you can always rely on is no matter how hot it is Derek never wears shorts of those plastic sandals. If I'm being honest I was pretty pleased when Road KIll went behind a pay wall,as it meant I didn't have to look at David Fryburger's smooth hairless skinny lady legs, and those horrible flip flops, used to make me quite queasy, and I ain't kiddin.

  • @hendo337
    @hendo337 3 года назад +47

    A guy is even putting new brakes on a unit. (sheds tear, he's learning)

  • @Waveripper868
    @Waveripper868 3 года назад +107

    I needed this, I'm having a bad today I was forced to quit my job and this will uplift my mood.

    • @victorpopa8392
      @victorpopa8392 3 года назад +29

      A guy has to keep his head up. Better times shall come

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  3 года назад +70

      Tomorrows another day and a new ass to kick Dalton! Thanks for watching

    • @jas1az18
      @jas1az18 3 года назад +5

      sorry my man keep on keeping on

    • @kylelake3262
      @kylelake3262 3 года назад +3

      Keep on truckin man, when you hit bottom, good things are bound to come

    • @Waveripper868
      @Waveripper868 3 года назад +12

      Jeez idk what to say from all your kind comments 😀 it really made today a very bright day as I'm searching for a new job

  • @DustinRZR
    @DustinRZR 2 года назад +1

    You won’t find anyone out there who has a truer passion for bringing old cars back to life, no matter if they’re desirable or not.
    Love this channel! Derek keeps me rolling with all his hand gestures and all the names he comes up with to call the different car parts.
    I’d like to see the old Camaro redone with a ls swap and convert it to a z28 with original wheels and all the ground effects and fog lights.

  • @TYOUNG0168
    @TYOUNG0168 2 года назад +1

    An honorable man often makes choices based on things of far greater importance than money. Well done, Sir. Blessings to you & the family.

  • @duchess7229
    @duchess7229 3 года назад +36

    Your constant positive attitude is an inspiration to us all. And 800 miles in a dubious vehicle is a monumental achievement. You need to put that on your resume.

    • @eatmelily
      @eatmelily 3 года назад +1

      Completely Agree 100%%%%%%%%%%%%

    • @electronicengineer
      @electronicengineer 3 года назад

      @@eatmelily Me three.

    • @bb5242
      @bb5242 3 года назад +1

      Reminded me of my teens/early 20s. I laughed, I cried. Some good times and some utterly soul crushing times, too.

  • @balcorn9211
    @balcorn9211 3 года назад +24

    22:00 "Do you have a fire extinguisher?" This made me laugh way too much.. perfect.

  • @thepiranhabros
    @thepiranhabros 2 года назад +2

    I loved every bit of this video. The '84 Camaro; the cassette tapes; everything. But the best part is you drove on stretches of highway so familiar to me I can drive them while sleeping (which I probably have). You were literally a half-hour away from my house! Keep up the good work. I love your videos and have learned a ton watching you.

  • @steve328ic
    @steve328ic 3 месяца назад

    Really chilled out guy love your videos …. Watching you bring cars back to life is amazing as a trained mechanic myself mostly worked on HGVs and plant machinery, just shows how good the old school cars were imagine trying to bring to life a modern car after 25 yrs, with the EGR valves air flow sensors accelerator positions senses lamber sensor and on and on …. Are they really necessary… keep up the good work a pleasure to watch 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 👍

  • @H3110NU
    @H3110NU 3 года назад +23

    Dude i love these fix and sketchy ride home vids...

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  3 года назад +7

      Thanks drew

    • @22sojourner
      @22sojourner 3 года назад +2

      Oh, he reminds me of the movie "Captain Ron" when he took the boat out saying ...
      "Well, if something gonna go wrong we'll find out there ... "

  • @Freedomquest08
    @Freedomquest08 3 года назад +133

    I think the first thing a guy should do with the Camaro is move that steering wheel cover over to Independence.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  3 года назад +45

      agreed

    • @carterscustoms311
      @carterscustoms311 3 года назад +10

      Then do a burnout. Floor jack and a little lube...she’ll go.

    • @travisrigby8737
      @travisrigby8737 3 года назад +8

      I am interested in buying this car from you. 3857872124

    • @johnbockelie3899
      @johnbockelie3899 3 года назад +2

      Just cut that thing off, and plug the hole.

    • @stansova3138
      @stansova3138 3 года назад

      I would park that Camaro next to the USS Independence to get ready for scrapping.

  • @jimpepper1
    @jimpepper1 2 года назад

    so cool ,so old school, Im 65 and remember nursing some old cars to get them home. I recall using a coat hanger to tie an outer tie rod to the ball joint, a bit shaky, but got her home. My mullet grew 2 inches that day.

  • @dloyal09
    @dloyal09 2 года назад

    holy crap! I grew up in Jamestown IN. Can say its just a 1 stop light town but I loved it. The 2.8 million viewers that have watched this have probably tripled the amount of people that have ever seen it.

  • @texastea4446
    @texastea4446 3 года назад +64

    What caught my immediate attention was NO cracks on the dash. thats rare for the 3rd gen

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  3 года назад +6

      Indeed

    • @daveh2612
      @daveh2612 3 года назад +1

      She’s a beaut

    • @Undertaker_Bass_Ride
      @Undertaker_Bass_Ride 3 года назад

      My 89 f150 doesn't have any cracks either, it even sat for 3 years before I got it and it's still in perfect condition, I've had it almost 6 years, Sept. 20th will be 6 years

    • @patriotrob7066
      @patriotrob7066 3 года назад

      Yup I was lucky with my 87 the dash is perfect . I'm glad about that...

    • @gtd360
      @gtd360 3 года назад +1

      @@Undertaker_Bass_Ride I know a guy guy who would buy those instead of fixing whichever one he had because you can get them for about $500.

  • @shayneclinton9450
    @shayneclinton9450 3 года назад +71

    It's almost bed time but there's a new VGG episode?! Meh, I can sleep when I'm dead.

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  3 года назад +14

      👍👍🤜

    • @MMGJ10
      @MMGJ10 3 года назад +3

      It's 3:09 am and I just finished watching. Good entertainment as always. Lol

  • @Mr6384
    @Mr6384 17 дней назад +1

    I inherited a 1976 Mark IV. It’s rusty, needs a lot of body work, paint and a vinyl top.
    People ask me why. Well it was the last car a dear friend of mine’s mom last car. I’ll keep it

  • @juliangasca6640
    @juliangasca6640 Год назад +1

    you are a big hearted person ,GOD BLESS YOU

  • @EstOptimusNobis
    @EstOptimusNobis 3 года назад +94

    I was a millwright for 20 years, packed many a bearing. Best way is what your doing, cup your hand and pack 'em. TIPS: start with clean hands and a clean surface. Don't over-pack, bearings need a bit of room. Make sure the race and housing is clean also. You are doing great. Old ways are the best ways. Our grandpas didnt get grey and grumpy by taking candy-as5 shortcuts.

    • @shanefritts5465
      @shanefritts5465 2 года назад +3

      I didn't know they could be over packed

    • @SteveDrees
      @SteveDrees 2 года назад +3

      "Our grandpas didn't get grey and grumpy by taking candy-as5 shortcuts." - This is going to be a sign in my garage.

    • @lonewolftech
      @lonewolftech 2 года назад +5

      My grandpa got old and grey selling and growing weed 🤷🏼‍♂️ he didn’t wrench on shit

    • @gregwusaty7439
      @gregwusaty7439 2 года назад +1

      My Dad taught me to pack them that way, so that’s how I’ll be doing them always!

    • @wrenchhead4378
      @wrenchhead4378 2 года назад +1

      My method is putting the bearing in a ziplock baggie with the lube and smushing it in there that way….

  • @fcorivers
    @fcorivers 3 года назад +50

    I just automatically press the like button after the intro now.
    Love the content.

  • @crazycarl00
    @crazycarl00 2 года назад +1

    I drove through Kentucky in 2015 (Washington to South Carolina) and it was astonishing how bad the roads were. You are easily in the top five best RUclips creators, and top three in the automotive genre. I appreciate the comforts of my newer vehicle, but it makes a guy feel pretty nostalgic to see these older cars get another chance at life. The cassettes were worth the detour.

  • @pmimagery1295
    @pmimagery1295 2 года назад +3

    Love this video show! Reminds me of my 1984 Trans Am. Keeping it running in Australia was like an expensive game of Wak-a-mole!🤣😂

  • @glenfougeron2823
    @glenfougeron2823 3 года назад +50

    "The front California sensor" :)

  • @andrewcarrizales2191
    @andrewcarrizales2191 3 года назад +46

    By far my favorite person on RUclips, what an adventure

  • @wilhelm_iron2359
    @wilhelm_iron2359 Год назад +3

    I love these Camaros and seeing more of them out back on the road. My first car (in 2016) was an 86 Camaro with the 305 v8. The only thing I've owned more reliable is my 2011 Subaru, and thats saying something. At least in my area, they're severely underappreciated

  • @kennethblack6901
    @kennethblack6901 7 месяцев назад

    I wanted to let you know that you have changed my attitude about working on my vehicles. I am presently working on a 1985 k5 blazer. I parked it 18 years ago and just pulled it out and am trying to get it going again. It has all the extras including rat nest, lizard carcasses mold. Listening to your RUclips channel has changed my view towards working on my vehicle. I’m more patient and less stressed. Thank you for your patience. It helps me tremendously. Thanks, Ken

  • @2008ryanb
    @2008ryanb 3 года назад +40

    There needs to be “help me under understand” merch, I lose it every time 😂😂😂

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  3 года назад +7

      haha, maybe so!

    • @renegadegarage1820
      @renegadegarage1820 3 года назад +6

      I'd buy that in a heartbeat

    • @jasonmorgan3709
      @jasonmorgan3709 3 года назад +15

      “Help Me Understand” on the front and “Well I’ll Be Dipped” in the back for when you figure it out! Sell like hot cakes on Sunday morning at Denny’s!

    • @darnellnepia1629
      @darnellnepia1629 3 года назад

      A favorite of mine when something is fighting me in the shed

    • @joeday4293
      @joeday4293 3 года назад

      First we gotta have a BRING THE THUNDER bumper sticker.

  • @giovannygonzalez8309
    @giovannygonzalez8309 3 года назад +176

    I've watched derek for so long now that whenever i'm confused, I got used to sayin "well help me understand" and to be honest, a guys just loves saying that 👌

  • @justinpedalpusher
    @justinpedalpusher Год назад +4

    I almost died laughing when you were beating that caliper trying to get it off. We’ve all been there!

  • @jameslathrop6074
    @jameslathrop6074 3 года назад +32

    Dad taught me to do the bearings in my palm I miss him we worked on cars and trucks all the time

    • @jumpinjojo
      @jumpinjojo 3 года назад +3

      James Lathrop That's how my Pops taught me, as well.

    • @JeffMadre
      @JeffMadre 3 года назад +1

      Same here.

    • @darrenkastl7493
      @darrenkastl7493 3 года назад

      Yep!

    • @Tom-yb3dd
      @Tom-yb3dd 3 года назад

      Same here

    • @mccuistonp96
      @mccuistonp96 3 года назад +1

      I too learned how to pack bearings in the palm of my hand on the side of US50 in Nevada. Ford F150 dentside to be exact.

  • @RandyB1973
    @RandyB1973 3 года назад +42

    "Dont be mad at me, Im going the limit!" lol

  • @s.o.s.exploration2412
    @s.o.s.exploration2412 2 года назад

    My buddy had a 1986 Camero. V6. We had alot of fun in that car. Darn thing kept running. Was a champ.

  • @douglascasey6543
    @douglascasey6543 2 года назад +1

    You are a very interesting character! I really appreciate how you do videos that take us on your trips to rescue and repair cars. I especially appreciate how do you use your knowledge and experience to teach me the inner workings of cars and at the same time do it with humor and make it seem simple. That’s a rare gift!

  • @richcarnaghi951
    @richcarnaghi951 3 года назад +21

    "How to eat an elephant. One bite at a time" you rock dude😝🤣😂

    • @ViceGripGarage
      @ViceGripGarage  3 года назад +3

      Thanks rich

    • @TheChaos98
      @TheChaos98 3 года назад +3

      After hearing those words man.....I'll never be the same.🤣😂🤣 Honestly! My new outlook on life persay.

  • @jasonhughes5346
    @jasonhughes5346 3 года назад +70

    Funny how a fellar in his old age starts liking the finer things in life, like having stopelators on a car.

  • @robertcook7144
    @robertcook7144 10 месяцев назад +1

    Greetings from the future, going back through the catalog. That tape collection had me, damn did you raid my stash from back in the day or what, dang.

  • @victormcleod7479
    @victormcleod7479 Год назад

    Derek, I'm 74 years young. And when I grow up, I want to be just like you! cus you're a GREAT feller !

  • @VikingGuru
    @VikingGuru 3 года назад +171

    You’re a really funny person to watch, like a real-life Tim the tool man Taylor! And I learn a thing or two along the way 💯

    • @cameronrobinson2422
      @cameronrobinson2422 3 года назад +2

      Lol you nailed it

    • @cademartin1619
      @cademartin1619 3 года назад +2

      Exactly he’s so funny I just watch his videos Bc he’s hilarious 😂

    • @patrickgarrett2924
      @patrickgarrett2924 3 года назад

      Pull a V8 or a ls1

    • @michaelmyers4353
      @michaelmyers4353 3 года назад +1

      You were close to where i live when you were in Remington. i wish I would’ve known we could’ve met and had a cold snack or two. Next time you come this way let a friend now.

    • @BeardedBeerNerd
      @BeardedBeerNerd 3 года назад +1

      Oh yeah. It's definitely entertainment. But I love it. I literally laughed out loud on this one.

  • @stevecr8934
    @stevecr8934 3 года назад +16

    JB Weld that sensor in the exhaust. When hasnt that ever worked? Perfect

    • @SvenDansk7
      @SvenDansk7 3 года назад +3

      I think the word a feller's lookin for is "factree"

  • @rafandchrisahmed9829
    @rafandchrisahmed9829 3 месяца назад

    Wow, 800 miles and no oil usage! Well, I'll be dipped! My 2000 Saturn probably would have used about half a quart on that same trip. LOL! Thanks for doing these shows; I really love how you take old junk and bring it back to life. That's exactly what Jesus does for the people who follow Him (only He does it a LOT better, and that's an understatement and no knock on you).

  • @N30N350
    @N30N350 2 года назад

    2.8s are awesome, bought my 83 Sonoma with one, sat for 10 years, paid $300 expecting a project to the POs widow, threw some laughing gas at it and drove home on tires that had sat behind their barn for a long time, I’ve had it for a year and has been the best truck I’ve owned. Drove it for 5 months before I put a dime into it

  • @tpelton
    @tpelton 3 года назад +107

    simply put, the best "car guy, fix it, and drive it away", low budget, field repair, old school wrench it guy on youtube. the timelapse stuff with the music is great, and the cut scenes into the highs and lows of what the car is doing as you are driving it home are hilarious. keep it up, a guy is doing _juuust fine_ ...

    • @fehlrock
      @fehlrock 3 года назад +3

      Agreed !

    • @justinmcclanahan4745
      @justinmcclanahan4745 3 года назад +1

      Yeah, he's pretty good at fixing old vehicles & getting them running

  • @bernielewandowski4583
    @bernielewandowski4583 3 года назад +65

    2020 was getting me down. and then I found a guy that makes me laugh. thanks man

    • @danielnelson4881
      @danielnelson4881 3 года назад

      Many-a woman has started a conversation with me that way when they see me at the grocery store for the first time in years.... Let's just say I wasn't expecting to see that... used in this context... Here..

  • @smilinscandinavian
    @smilinscandinavian 2 года назад

    As a shade tree mechanic and Odd Fellow, I'm really glad you mentioned the old Odd Fellows Hall in Jefferson, IN.

  • @davidthompson62
    @davidthompson62 2 года назад +1

    I owned a 85 Z28 Camaro and never had a serious engine problem. When the miles get up there and these cars sit, the converters get clogged and the exhaust has no where to go except to stall your engine. Now over 25 years, just cut her out and run a straight pipe.

  • @glenncronise7775
    @glenncronise7775 3 года назад +28

    Now he has ME asking myself questions then answering myself with "I don't know."

    • @theplinkerslodge6361
      @theplinkerslodge6361 2 года назад +1

      That is actually a proven technique of both learning and solving problems. A bunch of pinheads spend their entire PhD life trying to explain why it works.

    • @Hypo327
      @Hypo327 2 года назад +1

      That's a phraze I've used all of my life, and don't know where I picked it up at, but it must work, 'cause I've used it for 79-years...lol!

  • @birdsrule8608
    @birdsrule8608 3 года назад +18

    42:47 completely random comment but thank you for using the left lane only for passing. There are way to many people hogging the left lane and going way to slow. Lol, good vid.

  • @bradnerling7156
    @bradnerling7156 7 месяцев назад

    Mullets rule. I’m working on mine right now. It’s almost ready. Rock on dude.

  • @SureNot1622
    @SureNot1622 9 месяцев назад

    What a journey. Had a celebrity with the 2.8. Brought back some memories as a always. Thanks, Derek

  • @1tillys
    @1tillys 3 года назад +10

    Restore this one to all original 👍 I think it deserves it. Love the Channel.

  • @matthewmosher1970
    @matthewmosher1970 3 года назад +13

    "I just use my 3 pound Tonya Harding" I have genuine tears flowing from that one!

  • @MrJimbo666
    @MrJimbo666 6 месяцев назад

    Those GM 60 degrees V6's are the sound of my youth! Makes me remember my first car à 1989 Chevy Cavalier RS V6!

  • @davesnowpros6785
    @davesnowpros6785 2 года назад +1

    Just adjusted the throttle bodies on my bike. Would never have been confident enough to do that without the inspiration from your channel Derek. Mechanics seems to be a case of just being willing to get involved. Thank you Derek.

  • @benkanobe7500
    @benkanobe7500 3 года назад +20

    I figured those original tires were going to deflate "like a Tijuana Implant" so glad you changed them.

  • @leereyno
    @leereyno 3 года назад +123

    "I can actually feel my mullet getting longer"
    LOL!!!

  • @bradnerling7156
    @bradnerling7156 7 месяцев назад

    You are a true real person. Thanks for being an everyday person.

  • @barrystoy8222
    @barrystoy8222 2 года назад

    Well Derrick love the channel I'm 68 years old retired nothing but time did all that stuff when I was younger restored 66 cars since I was 16 I love your Channel makes me laugh my ass off and here in Windsor right now snow is on the ground so my Harleys parked and I got nothing but time watching your channel and loved it keep up the good work Derek keep the rubber to the road

  • @loftyRST
    @loftyRST 3 года назад +38

    Started referring to my hammers as Tonya Harding, means even less in the UK but it makes me laugh! Great episode Fella, keep up the good work

    • @dcan911
      @dcan911 3 года назад

      I've never even heard of Tonya Harfing, but I'm starting to do this too

    • @mattblack156
      @mattblack156 3 года назад

      It was all over the news in the UK at the time, I remember it well.

    • @dcan911
      @dcan911 3 года назад +2

      @@mattblack156 haha, I just read about the story on wiki

    • @iamgriff
      @iamgriff 3 года назад +1

      i call transmissions “bruce jenner” lol zip ties and bias plys taught me that. lol

    • @johnnytenjobs
      @johnnytenjobs 3 года назад

      They made a film about the whole saga.