Ain't gonna lie...the rescues are my favorites! I know a feller gets tired of them....and they're so damn much work.... So.......THANK YOU DEREK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ever since I was a little kid, I always drove past this car with my parents and grandparents from where we lived. It was really awesome to be able to see something so close to home get revived and pulled out of that old barn.
Woah, almost 2 hours? This is gonna be awesome! Thanks for all the great content Derek. I appreciate everything you do for us viewers, and ALL the content you put out!
Thank goodness let some restoration goodness shine on my Friday, I’ll have my Impala road ready soon brother thanks for all the great content it’s really inspired a couple projects
Can we take a moment to acknowledge that literally there was mud in the transmission and he still fixed her and took her home? Also, can we talk about the aside that he walked onto this old man’s farm and fired up his tractor like it was his own? This guy is a national treasure.
@@fredfabris7187when my dad was younger his dad has a transmission that had the same issue so my dad pulled the pan on it and Grandpa said just clean it out and change the fluid it will work and my dad thought he’s crazy lol but he did it anyways and the transmission worked for years! Heck I’m pretty sure it was even working when he passed away
@@ripvanrevs key word “patched” didn’t fix anything. There was a pile of clutch material in that pan also most likely plugging the filter. Cleaning it out restored the hydraulic pressure but the trans is certainly weak or “soft” and is not “fixed”.
My Father's friend let me go out on his loader similar to that in the 90's (I believe it was a late 30's tractor) The ratchet throttle is not intuitive - cheers for knowing. 🙂
Love these extra long episodes, I know they take forever to film/edit/upload but whenever they come around it feels a little more special. Thanks Derek!
Not only are you naturally hilarious… I know NOTHING about cars, but this video started while I was watching van life videos & you had me captivated the whole time! So cool to watch something I would’ve thought was ‘lost history’ get life breathed back into her 🤗 you’re awesome!
OK, I like them too, and VG is amazing on getting a bucket started...but once you determine it's good enough to revive and clean up, then do all the overdue maintenance - oil, trans, carb, brakes, fuel sys, and give the car some respect. Good golly, and old filter could disintegrate and clog passages killing oiling to the the whole engine....geesh, and a full maintenance is not that tough
Vice Grip Garage is the Platinum Standard for automotive RUclips Channels. Derek, you consistently turn the wick up on the quality of your videos and we notice!
Derek, you are absolutely the man when it comes to reviving these old beasts. You certainly have the patience and good humor to get them done and home. Yet another great video feller!!!
Excellent work! I'd love to hear a post mortem on the spark issue in video format or as a comment - would make a nice followup to the revival vids if you resolved it and know which part or parts brought it around, Thanks!
Please don’t ever stop doing revivals and never change who you are. I’m not really a car guy but thoroughly enjoy the videos. The content is great but you make the videos.
When I saw that transmission pan, I thought NOPE! I probably would’ve given up right there. But I’ll be dipped! Amazing what a new filter, new fluid, a few prayers and a whole lot of luck can do! Great video!
@@ViceGripGarageDerek I know your a celebrity and a busy man, my gotta 72 firebird that you can film and I’ll pay to help get it going , it was my late fathers , we built and got the engine in and then he passed. I’m only a few hours away, sorry to bother but it was worth a shot. Also awesome video btw you never cease to amaze me.
Lost my Daddy June 2022. He twisted wrenches, and did had a small farm for over 50 years, providing for his family. He loved his job, and made a great living. Weekends were filled with stories like these, bringing the dead to life. His tenacity and patience always on display. I was always at his side at the ready to fetch a tool, or turn the key. Discovered your channel 3 years ago and it was an instant subscribe. Nowadays, it’s very therapeutic. Blessings to you and your family. Keep up the great work.
I love these long videos you do. It doesn't matter if it's a rescue, tuning up an old rig, or showing us how you build a really cool drag/burnout/whatever car. I love it all. Please keep it up Derek, and don't forgot to take a break every once in a while too!.
Looks like someone missed the whole point of storing a car on blocks! Great video! I’m an old guy that would love to be doing things like this, but too many years behind me. I do think I need to clean up my shop though. What a mess you had to deal with!
These revivals rock! At the start it looked hopeless but the problems were resolved one by one it all came together. Thanks so much for enjoyable, quality programs!
These rescue videos make for the best videos on RUclips. Can’t change my mind. Really puts me in a good mood while I’m in the hospital waiting for them to say I can get back to my rig
Yeah the rescues are the best. Its more entertaining than most Hollywood movies. You are a legend Derek, and a great role model for kids. God bless from Australia
You in your best element. Hardly get tired of the revivals. I am always amazed at how you are a true natural and can stay entertaining for 2 hours while being almost always by yourself. I don't know how many takes you make or how the jokes and puns are planned, but it does feel like it is mostly spontaneous and that is what is great about you. You are genuine. That A/C being functional and cold is unbelievable ! Yeah the clutch went bye bye, but the fact that the polar gas didn't escape is impressive. That engine runs so well, I bet it would't take much to free some poneys out of it. Since the transmission is on it's last leg, would be cool to see that heart maybe go into one of the F100 you got. Maybe a father and son build ?
Also an Australian watching this. I see these cars and sometimes get to thinking ,where do we find such nice looking rigs over here. A lot of the old Aussie rigs just don't have the same charm
Another Aussie here yeah we definitely can't just roll down to the auto shop for parts ....and if we can you have to have your mortgage paperwork with you to purchase it
Greatness comes from being able to do the same thing over and over without getting bored. Thank you so much for continuing to do the thing that I love about this channel. I think there is magic in saving these old beauties.
One time! Give me a bad coil! Ate a bug! L O L !!!!!! thank you Derek. I was having a really bad bad horrible night. You made it better :-) God bless you, your channel, and your family.
I spent 25 years in the car repair business, and worked with all levels of talent, but none as talented or charismatic as yourself. You are a freekin' inspiration. God bless you, and keep making the best videos of this genre... my hat is off to you, sir!.
These rescues are simply legendary. This Lincoln had a Cartier clock and did you see the interior roof light with map reading for the front seats! Such a great time capsule. And a great journey back to Rusty Acres. What a great road trip.
It was cool getting to meet you and see this old girl running. Never in a million years would i have thought i would see you doing one of these rescues. Keep up the awsome work.
Derek you’re a legend. As a much younger man I used to play with cars, brakes, carbs but never that successful and u are soo patient I watched a video by Ed China a uk show, and he dipped a Range Rover full of rust in a solution, not strong acid but cleared it all up Regards Rickie
I have always been a GM guy, but that Lincoln impressed the hell out of me. With as little maintenance you did on this one and drove over 600 miles, wow, just wow. Another great video and I really liked this almost 2-hour video.
Did you Know, that there At one point of time there used to be a Lincoln Phonograph. It used a pump and suction cups to hold the Disk in place to play Side B or A of a Seventy - Eight RPM disk. I found this, out a few years ago when I think Derek had another video out of another Lincoln. In the YT search, was a random Lincoln Seventy-Eight RPm video. so, you may find that A bit interesting as well.
@@thethirdrail8397 Yes I did. I am an old fart and I remember that my grandparents had one in the den, and it worked and sounded lovely. For its time it was a beautiful machine that would put Japanese technology to shame. Damn shame that we don't make anything in America anymore. thanks to the unions and government overreach it is all made in other countries.
These are the vid's that keep this guy watching VGG. The Power Tour and Sick Week and all those events look like a ball. And being a Biker, I totally understand a "ride". But these "rescues" are definitely your bread and butter. And we learn quite a lot from them. Keep it up, Derek. You and DD Speed Shop are the only things I watch anymore.
Your channel inspired me to convince my dad to part with his 72 Chevy C10. It’s been parked for 27 years. I flew up to Montana and spent 3 days getting it running. Tried to film some of it, I can see the effort it takes to do these revivals. I had a blast and got to relive my childhood driving around in it some. Keep up the good work, love the channel.
I come from and live in Czech rep., Europe. Old American cars are very exotic here and frankly, you have to be relatively rich to own one here. I will never own nor drive even an old rusty LTD, so your videos are incredible content for me just to watch and dream on. Thank you very much for all of them! I never miss a single one.
@@commodoresixfour7478 Well, let me put it this way: If I were to import one car from America to Czech republic, I´d rather pay up my mortgage :D There is a limited offer of already registered veteran cars and the prices aren´t that bad. They cost like an ordinary "used" car. That´s not bad as long as you don´t need spare parts. These are unavailabe here and have to be ordered from U.S. Importing an American car also presents ridiculous administrative hurdles. The rules here are beyond strict. Only the chosen ones can pass :D :D
Me too had a crazy neighbor take me and wife to court. We were exonorated but stressful nun the less. It's always good to watch a vice grip video Derek has a very relaxing way about him if that makes sense
I saw a few of your other videos. I got partnership in a gas station arriving home from Nam, did a ton of car mechanical work, one fellow left and I had 1 partner. I spoke with the parts store owner who was retiring with his wife back to Jamaica. Dad got me a loan to move to the store, inside, no cold, making much more money, and many customers from the station followed me to my auto parts store working on their cars on the weekend so I had a ton of customers in a little tiny town in Northern NJ. I loved working on cars with dad at home, my parts store and had a delivery truck out delivering to shops also. The garage in back hd room for a drum lathe, axel bearing press, and a nice disc brake lathe. I did a lot of brake, axel, and tune up work using my own parts and customers loved my quality parts & work. Car dealership liked me as well and the entire loan was paid off in ONE YEAR!!! I love seeing you contend with these cars and you are a real nice feller and I hope to see many more. I just watched the rest of the Lincoln Versailles story and prayed you got er home. I now make language courses and am 76 having a great life. I have friends in Tennessee in Blue Buck Valley near route 100?? near Centreville, TN. Many years ago they gifted me with a bran new Learning BIBLE and I never forget that day. Carol & KP Tucker. I built them a great computer before I retired from the businesses in NJ and moved to Florida near the central gulf. So I have customers who buy from me yet in lovely Tennessee! Bless you heart young fella and thank you so much for sharing these videos as I know it is a lot of additional work besides what you do. Again thank you soooo much! Ray C. in FLorida Retired USAF Commander Pilot Flight Leader & Captain Private nobody now at peace and flying drones a lot doing pictures and videos and travel to China on vacays, LONG ONES, LOL... No more cars, I just keep buying new Jeeps, HAHA so I enjoy watching you now a lot!
Derek I've been following your channel for quite a while...this was definitely one of your best definitely one of your longest...I couldn't stop watching...I had to know if you were going to make it....faith and perseverance prevail.... awesome brother...congrats on the phenomenal numbers...you totally deserve the recognition and the rewards that are definitely in your future...best regards to you and your family..keep swinging..you are definitely going to the top...
Damn 22 years on the side of a dusty road in Iowa. It is insane to think about the life these cars had and then boom it ends up on RUclips thanks to Derek. Looks like it was probably a really sweet rig back in the day. I really like the interior in it.
Doing what you love will never be hard work, I always wanted to restore a car but thankfully I now have you to fulfil that desire. Thanks for the entertainment value on an otherwise boring Sunday.
Derek you never cease to amaze me and my wife with some of the recoveries that you find yourself involved in! You are the best McGyver we've ever seen! This Lincoln was a mess and so nasty to work with it's almost not worthy of your talent to get it running, but you drove it home! It actually cleaned up pretty good under all that dirt! Like you said the interior is good and the 302 engine runs pretty good maybe someone will need it. I just don't know!
Things my son and I have learned after watching Vice Grip Garage videos for several years: 1. Derek is good at fixing things. 2. Derek is nearly fearless when driving questionable vehicles long distances. 3. Every single one of Derek's friends is named Chad. Anyways, thanks as always for the content said son and I can enjoy together. God bless your family.
I'm blown away. That Lincoln did pretty darn good after sitting 20 years. Can't believe that transmission worked. Great job Lincoln. And great job Derek. Always look forward to your videos. Just the best stuff on RUclips.
I think it would be great to see a refreshment series on this. It would be interesting because you don't see ones like this get restored or refreshed. It would also be nice to see the issues get fixed and what it takes.
New to the channel.. Derek is so down to Earth funny and positive. Its fascinating to see these old abandoned vehicles repaired on site and driven. Doesn't seem possible..but he does it. I'm binge watching now👍 Kudos 😀
From the moment you got the ford , replacing the parts , gas, food , sleeping arrangements, the time it takes for everything you need to doo. You are definetly one of a kind. Patient man.. thank you so much , in your field you are # 1... Nascar fuel system hooked up to a power tool battery... ❤
A very cool find. Brief history of the car. The Versailles was Lincoln's answer to the Cadillac Seville, which was a wildly popular "small" Cadillac. Lincoln used the Ford Granada as the car's base, and it showed. Customers saw right through the upgrade and sales were lackluster from the start, ending with only a few thousand production units by the end of its run. It has a lot of engineering improvements, such as available 4-wheel disc brakes (anti-lock in the rear), a 9-inch posi rear axle (Mustang guys pull them the second the cars hit a junk yard), and a not-so-great 2-bbl variable venturi carburetor. It's amazing the car ran all that way without a hitch, a testament to the engineering that, regrettably, wasn't matched by the stylists effort. Oh, and as part of the ad campaign, they photographed the Versailles on the floor of Windows on the World, the restaurant at the top of the World Trade Center. You can still find the ad if you Google it (or look on ebay).
My dad changed the venti carb and electronic ignition on mines to a four barrel Holley and old school points distributor. I remember vividly back in 1992 I was doing a tune up on it...had just replaced the set of points. The car was idling while I was washing my hands with the garden hose. I heard a "hiccup" and immediately went to adjust the distributor...with wet hands. ZAAAPPPP!!! 😂 My arm went dead for about ten minutes. I was hollering like a banshee and my dad was laughing his a** off. I miss having that car.
When you can produce content that gets an old car to run and drive it home that manages to get over 1 million views in 3 days your definitely an entertainer of the highest caliber. Kudo's Derek, another great production...
...it's pretty cool, and I like VG's attitude to getting it running, but then you spend $1000 getting all the worst stuff fixed, and you have a car worth $2000 that can break anytime....hmmmm
Derek you are truly the best mood improver there is! Your fine positive attitude to getting these forgot about classic rigs up and running is awesome 👌. Good soul family dude fhe the best VGG
Derek has it all figured out … it’s amazing. Guy literally brings the basic stuff he may need to these car rescues. Wish he’d write a manual book for us out here in peanut gallery to follow
Well he does kinda in these videos, it’s just not written. Figures out spark, fuel and compression and goes from there in every run and drive video. Old cars are pretty simple.
I think I’ve commented on this video before but, my dad died a few years ago. He was a big car guy, and he loved Lincoln’s. Used to get the ol’ 70’s town cars and turn them into Derby cars. Always won or at least placed well. You definitely remind me a lot of him and your videos bring me a lot of comfort. Feels like I’m hanging out with my dad.
Hey Derrick, the 9 inch rear ends in those Lincolns fit perfectly under a 64-66 Mustang. Perfect for disc brake conversions. That's what i did with my 66
These cars are glorified Ford Granadas//Mercury Monarchs. They are the same chassis. You can see it in the body lines and the interior. Amazing and fun video,as usual. Great job, Derek. 👍🏻😊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Derek, I just want to say I watch every one of your videos as soon as they pop up and sometimes I watch them with my kids. I get asked all the time when we are going to get us an old rig to work on together so I cant wait to find a rig to wrench on with them. Keep up the good work and thanks for the hours of entertainment you provide to all us sitting at home!
Hi guys, I’m a retired heavy equipment mechanic and appreciate your hard work and knowledge, my wife and I love your videos and your family too. Good luck to all of you and God bless.
OUTSTANDING!!! Your 'Will It Run' videos are the best content on RUclips.. I am glad you don't chop them into smaller episodes -- the long-form increased the specialness of the content.
This is the vice grip garage I came to love. I'm not a big fan of the engine swaps, or the car shows etc. it's all about the car rescues that attracted me to this channel.
No better way to fill a couple hours on a Friday! Must watch from beginning to end! Great stuff and we appreciate the effort putting out videos for us!
What wonderful memories that brought back Derek. My dad had a 75 LTD station wagon. Big block, 4 barrel carb in it. Full tow package. Those cars don't drive down the road they float and next thing you know you're doing 125 down the freeway.
Watching you do these revivals and driving them home inspired me to not be scared to drive my old ratty GTO on power tour this year, and surprisingly it made the whole trip! And I got to meet you at a gas station on the route! It was awesome!
Great episode! I think this tops the El Camino episode as my new favorite. Thanks Derek for the hard work you put into these videos. You have influenced a new generation of car enthusiasts and given inspiration to us seasoned car guys. These old cars are a hidden treasure and you have given value to so many that would have normally been scrapped. Keep up the great work!
What a great episode, You are amazing with you knowledge of all kinds of vehicles and you ability to get something that looks like junk not only running but driving hundreds of miles after sitting for decades. Your videos never get old, thanks Derrick for doing what you do best.
I love your revivals and this one was special! The poor girl needs to be loved again. I cannot get over how the roof lining and seats look. Fantastic! She also sounds sweet. Please save her 🙏 ❤😊. Greetings from Cape Town South Africa!🇿🇦 🇿🇦
Whenever I describe you to someone it's usually to the effect of "he's the most wholesome person in the world and if everyone had a father like him the world would be a MUCH better place"
These cars were produced when Ford Gm and Chrysler were finding ways to scale down their luxury line. Caddie made the Seville, from the Nova platform. Ford made these Lincoln from the Ford Granada line and Chrysler made their New Yorker on the Volare platform. All of these lower line platforms became personal luxury cars by using the same low-line running gear, but sprucing them up with great interiors and making all the power equipment formerly available in the big full-size luxury line now in these vastly reduced-in-size models. If you knew that under all that fancy interior and wheels it was still a Ford Granada. This was a brilliant example of what this brave mechanical genius who isn't afraid to take risks does for fabulous content on RUclips. This guy is something else. Another great video.
The Seville was constructed on the Nova's 'hard points' which cut down on tooling costs, but the Seville shared very little in common with the Nova. The Versailles was just a tarted-up Granada. My father owned a Granada and looking at the interior of this thing brought back some bad memories. Ford should have been ashamed for selling such a thing. The only car I would rate worse as an example of shameless marketing was the Cadillac Cimarron.
It is so cool watching you do these restorations. As a young girl I have fond memories going with my dad to car shows. He is no longer here but I still go to them if I can on occasion. I have respect and love for old things like cars thanks to my dad. Thank you for these charming videos. I find these to have a bonus of having an ASMR effect too 😅
Pro tip: if a feller removes the plug wires and sticks a shower cap over the distributor cap and another over the carbatater, a guy can really get in there with a pressure washer and clean the engine up without having to worry about moisture. Great for jobs like this. A quick shot of wd in the boots afterwards will displace any water that gets into them. Thanks for another awesome video Derek! 🤘
Another great revival. Out of all your content, these revivals are by far my favorite. I hope you can find someone to buy it and keep it going, it deserves some extra TLC. Thanks for the great video!
I personally would love to see you build on all the cars in Rusty Acres. Get'um up and running good. You've revived on all of them. Your content is good to the point that most of us are going to watch whatever ever you decide to do.
Almost died in the 77 Ford Grenada in 1984 few years back my son seem to think that I needed to have the one we came across. So now I own another. I love the ride in this car.
Wow. Thing must’ve been well maintained before it was set up on blocks. What a time capsule. Great job bringing another one back. Thank you for doing what you do.
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Ain't gonna lie...the rescues are my favorites!
I know a feller gets tired of them....and they're so damn much work....
So.......THANK YOU DEREK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't get tired, I truly love it, but 50+ cars a year is getting excessive on the wallet and kind of the opposite of my mission of saving cars.
@@ViceGripGarage Do you ever sell any of these afterwards?
@ViceGripGarage I hear ya....still love what you do for us!!!!
Jeff
@@BCLAWS766 He's talked about selling and some of the difficulties, which led him to using Hemmings. Last I heard.
@@edwardskoda2409 really? He told us where he is in the first minute of the video.
Ever since I was a little kid, I always drove past this car with my parents and grandparents from where we lived. It was really awesome to be able to see something so close to home get revived and pulled out of that old barn.
That's really neat!
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@@docsmallblock6584you new here? A fellers been calling features on a car neat forever
@docsmallblock wienerish.
@@docsmallblock6584 proving the old saying about making assumptions...
Undisputed king of RUclips. These revival videos are an absolute treasure.
🙏 thank you!!
Thank you baby Jesus for this long a$$ video!!
Great video
Absolutely the best content, love every episode!
Have you ever been to the pigeon forge hot rod week? Was up there a few months ago for it and it was amazing!
I wish my old man was still around so I could introduce him to your channel. He would have loved you and what you do, Derek.
Woah, almost 2 hours? This is gonna be awesome! Thanks for all the great content Derek. I appreciate everything you do for us viewers, and ALL the content you put out!
Hope you enjoy it!
60 plus 60 = 2 hours + 31 min and 34 seconds = 151.34 which in turn = 2hours 31min & 34 sec
Derek is MacGiver when it comes to cars. That takes a special talent to do the things he does.
Thank goodness let some restoration goodness shine on my Friday, I’ll have my Impala road ready soon brother thanks for all the great content it’s really inspired a couple projects
@@ViceGripGarage Hello from Putnam Connecticut, you guys are GREAT !!!!
Can we take a moment to acknowledge that literally there was mud in the transmission and he still fixed her and took her home? Also, can we talk about the aside that he walked onto this old man’s farm and fired up his tractor like it was his own? This guy is a national treasure.
Didn’t really fix the trans…… patched it temporarily
@@fredfabris7187when my dad was younger his dad has a transmission that had the same issue so my dad pulled the pan on it and Grandpa said just clean it out and change the fluid it will work and my dad thought he’s crazy lol but he did it anyways and the transmission worked for years! Heck I’m pretty sure it was even working when he passed away
@@fredfabris7187 isn't every fix "temporary"?
@@ripvanrevs key word “patched” didn’t fix anything. There was a pile of clutch material in that pan also most likely plugging the filter. Cleaning it out restored the hydraulic pressure but the trans is certainly weak or “soft” and is not “fixed”.
My Father's friend let me go out on his loader similar to that in the 90's (I believe it was a late 30's tractor) The ratchet throttle is not intuitive - cheers for knowing. 🙂
Love these extra long episodes, I know they take forever to film/edit/upload but whenever they come around it feels a little more special. Thanks Derek!
Glad you like them!
Also love long episodes
I agree. When I get done I feel like I just caught up with an old buddy from boot camp.
Not only are you naturally hilarious… I know NOTHING about cars, but this video started while I was watching van life videos & you had me captivated the whole time! So cool to watch something I would’ve thought was ‘lost history’ get life breathed back into her 🤗 you’re awesome!
Thanks! Welcome to the channel
This guy is so tall he has to fold up to fit into any vehicle. And he is so smart.... thank you young man!!!! Love your videos...
I have just found your channel and I’m hook love these vids thank you very much for all the hard work and time in making these. Your the best 🎉🎉
These Revival videos are still the best thing you do. So glad you havent stopped doing them, with all you have going on.
OK, I like them too, and VG is amazing on getting a bucket started...but once you determine it's good enough to revive and clean up, then do all the overdue maintenance - oil, trans, carb, brakes, fuel sys, and give the car some respect. Good golly, and old filter could disintegrate and clog passages killing oiling to the the whole engine....geesh, and a full maintenance is not that tough
Vice Grip Garage is the Platinum Standard for automotive RUclips Channels. Derek, you consistently turn the wick up on the quality of your videos and we notice!
Thank you very much!!
And he still replies to comments. What a boss. Or maybe he has "people" now lol. Either way
Just me
Derek, you are absolutely the man when it comes to reviving these old beasts. You certainly have the patience and good humor to get them done and home. Yet another great video feller!!!
Thank you kindly
A guy can really hook his peepers on this vidjeo while he pounds some wobble pops!!! Thank you vgg!!!
Nice work Derek. Thanks for the quality viewing. Careful in those old barns, you could catch bad Aids in there.
Dude, you can do more with less tools than anybody I’ve ever seen. My hats off to you bro!
I agree.
thats facts
You never feel the hubs/ wheel bearings?
That's how I learned it takes patience and creativity😊 I definitely respect a guy
Over 1 million views in 3 days. Derek’s the king of revivals.🏆
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@@ViceGripGarage 1.3 million now.. Congrats Derek. You deserve this.. Well done... *Maybe* take the Hot Rod Lincoln to 2024 Power Tour??
Excellent work! I'd love to hear a post mortem on the spark issue in video format or as a comment - would make a nice followup to the revival vids if you resolved it and know which part or parts brought it around, Thanks!
Thanks for sharing
man, i sure do love a long video. we all thank you for all the hard work you put in and the amount of time you spend away from home
I appreciate that!
Love the revivals where you try and drive them long distances back home! Even though I’m sure they’re a pain to make.
Thanks for watching, appreciate it!
Talk about making yourself a bed and sleeping in it too.
Please don’t ever stop doing revivals and never change who you are. I’m not really a car guy but thoroughly enjoy the videos. The content is great but you make the videos.
When I saw that transmission pan, I thought NOPE! I probably would’ve given up right there. But I’ll be dipped! Amazing what a new filter, new fluid, a few prayers and a whole lot of luck can do! Great video!
Thank you!
@@ViceGripGarageDerek I know your a celebrity and a busy man, my gotta 72 firebird that you can film and I’ll pay to help get it going , it was my late fathers , we built and got the engine in and then he passed. I’m only a few hours away, sorry to bother but it was worth a shot. Also awesome video btw you never cease to amaze me.
Lost my Daddy June 2022. He twisted wrenches, and did had a small farm for over 50 years, providing for his family. He loved his job, and made a great living. Weekends were filled with stories like these, bringing the dead to life. His tenacity and patience always on display. I was always at his side at the ready to fetch a tool, or turn the key. Discovered your channel 3 years ago and it was an instant subscribe. Nowadays, it’s very therapeutic. Blessings to you and your family. Keep up the great work.
I love these long videos you do. It doesn't matter if it's a rescue, tuning up an old rig, or showing us how you build a really cool drag/burnout/whatever car. I love it all. Please keep it up Derek, and don't forgot to take a break every once in a while too!.
Thank you friend
Looks like someone missed the whole point of storing a car on blocks!
Great video! I’m an old guy that would love to be doing things like this, but too many years behind me.
I do think I need to clean up my shop though. What a mess you had to deal with!
@@hgj2019it's never too late to do the things you love!!!
@@andydufresne9593 sadly, for some of us it is. I’m just sitting in God’s waiting room, wondering when they will call me.
These revivals rock! At the start it looked hopeless but the problems were resolved one by one it all came together. Thanks so much for enjoyable, quality programs!
You're very welcome!
That thing has more dust in on it than my old ladies buttcrack does...
Tossin a little asomethin for the hours of enjoyment watching your revivals. Thank you!
these rescues are always a treat to watch.
Man’s is gonna be the guy
Thank you so much
I always thought these cars to be the mini Lincoln Granada, like the caddy caviler. Lol.
Just stumble on these barn finds and I cant stop watching them. I know nothing about cars, but its so interesting.
These rescue videos make for the best videos on RUclips. Can’t change my mind. Really puts me in a good mood while I’m in the hospital waiting for them to say I can get back to my rig
Plus it's the first time you actually get to see a alternator belt go kaput.
Yeah the rescues are the best. Its more entertaining than most Hollywood movies. You are a legend Derek, and a great role model for kids. God bless from Australia
You in your best element. Hardly get tired of the revivals. I am always amazed at how you are a true natural and can stay entertaining for 2 hours while being almost always by yourself. I don't know how many takes you make or how the jokes and puns are planned, but it does feel like it is mostly spontaneous and that is what is great about you. You are genuine.
That A/C being functional and cold is unbelievable ! Yeah the clutch went bye bye, but the fact that the polar gas didn't escape is impressive. That engine runs so well, I bet it would't take much to free some poneys out of it. Since the transmission is on it's last leg, would be cool to see that heart maybe go into one of the F100 you got. Maybe a father and son build ?
Thanks for the kind words and watching
My mechanic put those same Hankook Kinergy tires on my car (his choice) and they've been one of the best tires I've gotten for an everyday driver!
As others, many others have said - Derek, we appreciate everything you do for us, all your content, and your family. Australia loves VGG!
Also an Australian watching this. I see these cars and sometimes get to thinking ,where do we find such nice looking rigs over here. A lot of the old Aussie rigs just don't have the same charm
@@EsotericArctos Not to mention our parts stores carry much for old rigs.
Another Aussie here yeah we definitely can't just roll down to the auto shop for parts ....and if we can you have to have your mortgage paperwork with you to purchase it
@@EsotericArctos Most of the time the designers weren't given free reign.
@@goovoo1408 Yeah, the old cars are rare now. The scrappies came through about 20 years ago and crushed them all for the Chinese.
These two hours watching you rescue this car were priceless Derek, thank you so much!
Appreciate you!
Greatness comes from being able to do the same thing over and over without getting bored. Thank you so much for continuing to do the thing that I love about this channel. I think there is magic in saving these old beauties.
Just a glorified your Grenada should let the shed fall on it just my opinion
@@Mike-lm8eesober up
@@Mike-lm8eewhat a clown 🤡
One time!
Give me a bad coil!
Ate a bug!
L O L !!!!!!
thank you Derek.
I was having a really bad bad horrible night.
You made it better :-)
God bless you, your channel, and your family.
I spent 25 years in the car repair business, and worked with all levels of talent, but none as talented or charismatic as yourself. You are a freekin' inspiration. God bless you, and keep making the best videos of this genre... my hat is off to you, sir!.
Thank you sir!
Right on !!
These rescues are simply legendary. This Lincoln had a Cartier clock and did you see the interior roof light with map reading for the front seats! Such a great time capsule. And a great journey back to Rusty Acres. What a great road trip.
It was cool getting to meet you and see this old girl running. Never in a million years would i have thought i would see you doing one of these rescues. Keep up the awsome work.
Derek you’re a legend. As a much younger man I used to play with cars, brakes, carbs but never that successful and u are soo patient I watched a video by Ed China a uk show, and he dipped a Range Rover full of rust in a solution, not strong acid but cleared it all up Regards Rickie
Derek ? I thought it was Chevy Chase's new gig?
I have always been a GM guy, but that Lincoln impressed the hell out of me. With as little maintenance you did on this one and drove over 600 miles, wow, just wow. Another great video and I really liked this almost 2-hour video.
Did you Know, that there At one point of time there used to be a Lincoln Phonograph. It used a pump and suction cups to hold the Disk in place to play Side B or A of a Seventy - Eight RPM disk. I found this, out a few years ago when I think Derek had another video out of another Lincoln. In the YT search, was a random Lincoln Seventy-Eight RPm video. so, you may find that A bit interesting as well.
I wouldn't have drove that thing down a dirt road a mile and here Derek drives it 600 miles...
@@thethirdrail8397 Yes I did. I am an old fart and I remember that my grandparents had one in the den, and it worked and sounded lovely. For its time it was a beautiful machine that would put Japanese technology to shame. Damn shame that we don't make anything in America anymore. thanks to the unions and government overreach it is all made in other countries.
@@leslietarboxjr4287 I am Hoping that in time, phonographs will become just as they once were like back in the 70's- IE: the Zenith 2G!
These are the vid's that keep this guy watching VGG. The Power Tour and Sick Week and all those events look like a ball. And being a Biker, I totally understand a "ride". But these "rescues" are definitely your bread and butter. And we learn quite a lot from them. Keep it up, Derek. You and DD Speed Shop are the only things I watch anymore.
Your channel inspired me to convince my dad to part with his 72 Chevy C10. It’s been parked for 27 years. I flew up to Montana and spent 3 days getting it running. Tried to film some of it, I can see the effort it takes to do these revivals. I had a blast and got to relive my childhood driving around in it some. Keep up the good work, love the channel.
Most positive guy I've ever seen. Addictive video and fun
I come from and live in Czech rep., Europe. Old American cars are very exotic here and frankly, you have to be relatively rich to own one here. I will never own nor drive even an old rusty LTD, so your videos are incredible content for me just to watch and dream on. Thank you very much for all of them! I never miss a single one.
How expensive is importing one? Finding a cheap old American car here is probably like you Finding a cheap Lada.
@@commodoresixfour7478 Well, let me put it this way: If I were to import one car from America to Czech republic, I´d rather pay up my mortgage :D There is a limited offer of already registered veteran cars and the prices aren´t that bad. They cost like an ordinary "used" car. That´s not bad as long as you don´t need spare parts. These are unavailabe here and have to be ordered from U.S. Importing an American car also presents ridiculous administrative hurdles. The rules here are beyond strict. Only the chosen ones can pass :D :D
Man oh man did a guy just save my Friday.
No
Be here…. Every Friday!
Only thing better would be a junked out tractor.
Me too homie. Been a day
Me too had a crazy neighbor take me and wife to court. We were exonorated but stressful nun the less. It's always good to watch a vice grip video Derek has a very relaxing way about him if that makes sense
Love these "Mission Improbable" episodes. So awesome to see the old ones on the road again!
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
If you should see this car on the road next to you, pull off. This car is a death trap.
Thats not an old car. Old is pre 50s.
I saw a few of your other videos. I got partnership in a gas station arriving home from Nam, did a ton of car mechanical work, one fellow left and I had 1 partner. I spoke with the parts store owner who was retiring with his wife back to Jamaica. Dad got me a loan to move to the store, inside, no cold, making much more money, and many customers from the station followed me to my auto parts store working on their cars on the weekend so I had a ton of customers in a little tiny town in Northern NJ. I loved working on cars with dad at home, my parts store and had a delivery truck out delivering to shops also. The garage in back hd room for a drum lathe, axel bearing press, and a nice disc brake lathe. I did a lot of brake, axel, and tune up work using my own parts and customers loved my quality parts & work. Car dealership liked me as well and the entire loan was paid off in ONE YEAR!!! I love seeing you contend with these cars and you are a real nice feller and I hope to see many more. I just watched the rest of the Lincoln Versailles story and prayed you got er home. I now make language courses and am 76 having a great life. I have friends in Tennessee in Blue Buck Valley near route 100?? near Centreville, TN. Many years ago they gifted me with a bran new Learning BIBLE and I never forget that day. Carol & KP Tucker. I built them a great computer before I retired from the businesses in NJ and moved to Florida near the central gulf. So I have customers who buy from me yet in lovely Tennessee! Bless you heart young fella and thank you so much for sharing these videos as I know it is a lot of additional work besides what you do. Again thank you soooo much! Ray C. in FLorida Retired USAF Commander Pilot Flight Leader & Captain Private nobody now at peace and flying drones a lot doing pictures and videos and travel to China on vacays, LONG ONES, LOL... No more cars, I just keep buying new Jeeps, HAHA so I enjoy watching you now a lot!
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Thank you Derek! I really needed this revival today! My heart has been mighty heavy the last few days. A guy just lost his brother. :(
I'm sorry Jaybear. Hugs and prayers from Oklahoma.
Sorry to hear it it's tough I know
Sorry to hear it, Jay. Keep on keeping on, brother. 😢
Derek I've been following your channel for quite a while...this was definitely one of your best definitely one of your longest...I couldn't stop watching...I had to know if you were going to make it....faith and perseverance prevail.... awesome brother...congrats on the phenomenal numbers...you totally deserve the recognition and the rewards that are definitely in your future...best regards to you and your family..keep swinging..you are definitely going to the top...
Sorry to read/head that bro
Damn 22 years on the side of a dusty road in Iowa. It is insane to think about the life these cars had and then boom it ends up on RUclips thanks to Derek. Looks like it was probably a really sweet rig back in the day. I really like the interior in it.
It's a really comfortable rig, honestly
I like round part on the trunk in the shape of a spare tire. It's Claussay.
Derek,
You’re the man. An inspiration to the generations to come, love and respect what you do brochacho
Thanks for the kind words
Doing what you love will never be hard work, I always wanted to restore a car but thankfully I now have you to fulfil that desire. Thanks for the entertainment value on an otherwise boring Sunday.
This type of video never gets old to me, love it.
Thanks
THANK YOU A MILLON!!!! I have a 79 Lincoln and this video clarifies so many issues I have with mine. You’re a wizard!!
Derek wins the day, yet again ! Such determination, skill ,talent and inexhaustible patience.
Derek you never cease to amaze me and my wife with some of the recoveries that you find yourself involved in! You are the best McGyver we've ever seen! This Lincoln was a mess and so nasty to work with it's almost not worthy of your talent to get it running, but you drove it home! It actually cleaned up pretty good under all that dirt! Like you said the interior is good and the 302 engine runs pretty good maybe someone will need it. I just don't know!
Things my son and I have learned after watching Vice Grip Garage videos for several years:
1. Derek is good at fixing things.
2. Derek is nearly fearless when driving questionable vehicles long distances.
3. Every single one of Derek's friends is named Chad.
Anyways, thanks as always for the content said son and I can enjoy together. God bless your family.
One of them is Chad, not that Chad.... 😂
@@95BlitzsGarage Not that Chad the other Chad
Let's see, there's Chadster, Chadarino, Chadmeister, Chaaaaddd, and a few more I can't think of right now!😜😜😜
I'm blown away. That Lincoln did pretty darn good after sitting 20 years. Can't believe that transmission worked. Great job Lincoln.
And great job Derek. Always look forward to your videos. Just the best stuff on RUclips.
I think it would be great to see a refreshment series on this. It would be interesting because you don't see ones like this get restored or refreshed. It would also be nice to see the issues get fixed and what it takes.
New to the channel.. Derek is so down to Earth funny and positive. Its fascinating to see these old abandoned vehicles repaired on site and driven. Doesn't seem possible..but he does it. I'm binge watching now👍 Kudos 😀
Derek and family. Such solid folks and a blessing to us all. Thank you.
Derek so appreciate you and your family and the time you sacrifice for these awesome videos another awesome revival thank you
My pleasure!
@@ViceGripGarage turn key on to roll down windows
best automotive content on youtube, huge props to you derek congrats on all the success and hopefully even more to come🤘
From the moment you got the ford , replacing the parts , gas, food , sleeping arrangements, the time it takes for everything you need to doo. You are definetly one of a kind. Patient man.. thank you so much , in your field you are # 1...
Nascar fuel system hooked up to a power tool battery... ❤
A very cool find. Brief history of the car. The Versailles was Lincoln's answer to the Cadillac Seville, which was a wildly popular "small" Cadillac. Lincoln used the Ford Granada as the car's base, and it showed. Customers saw right through the upgrade and sales were lackluster from the start, ending with only a few thousand production units by the end of its run. It has a lot of engineering improvements, such as available 4-wheel disc brakes (anti-lock in the rear), a 9-inch posi rear axle (Mustang guys pull them the second the cars hit a junk yard), and a not-so-great 2-bbl variable venturi carburetor. It's amazing the car ran all that way without a hitch, a testament to the engineering that, regrettably, wasn't matched by the stylists effort. Oh, and as part of the ad campaign, they photographed the Versailles on the floor of Windows on the World, the restaurant at the top of the World Trade Center. You can still find the ad if you Google it (or look on ebay).
Yep! My parents had a ‘79 or ‘80 Granada and it looks just like it except for the Continental kit spare hump.
Is that the same variable Venturi carburetor that the police 351 had all the way up to 1991? I’ve never heard good things about that carburetor.
My dad changed the venti carb and electronic ignition on mines to a four barrel Holley and old school points distributor. I remember vividly back in 1992 I was doing a tune up on it...had just replaced the set of points. The car was idling while I was washing my hands with the garden hose. I heard a "hiccup" and immediately went to adjust the distributor...with wet hands. ZAAAPPPP!!! 😂 My arm went dead for about ten minutes. I was hollering like a banshee and my dad was laughing his a** off. I miss having that car.
Nicely written
That one has a regular 2 barrel not the variable venturi
When you can produce content that gets an old car to run and drive it home that manages to get over 1 million views in 3 days your definitely an entertainer of the highest caliber. Kudo's Derek, another great production...
...it's pretty cool, and I like VG's attitude to getting it running, but then you spend $1000 getting all the worst stuff fixed, and you have a car worth $2000 that can break anytime....hmmmm
I love that Derek isn't brand loyal when it comes to reviving these old rigs. He'll save anything!
Derek you are truly the best mood improver there is! Your fine positive attitude to getting these forgot about classic rigs up and running is awesome 👌. Good soul family dude fhe the best VGG
Derek has it all figured out … it’s amazing. Guy literally brings the basic stuff he may need to these car rescues. Wish he’d write a manual book for us out here in peanut gallery to follow
Well he does kinda in these videos, it’s just not written. Figures out spark, fuel and compression and goes from there in every run and drive video. Old cars are pretty simple.
One of these days Derek will say " I've got lots of time. I can spend 3-4 days getting this thing running". Nope.
Thank you for all the hard work and sacrifice you and your family put into the VGG channel. Best channel on RUclips in my opinion👍🏻
I think I’ve commented on this video before but, my dad died a few years ago. He was a big car guy, and he loved Lincoln’s. Used to get the ol’ 70’s town cars and turn them into Derby cars. Always won or at least placed well. You definitely remind me a lot of him and your videos bring me a lot of comfort. Feels like I’m hanging out with my dad.
Absolutely a pleasure visiting and working with you Brent ! Missing you guys already. Thanks for a great stay at the Halfass Kustoms Compound!
We just protect this man at all costs!!!!!!!! Love You Derek!!!!!!!
Send him a respirator.
Hey Derrick, the 9 inch rear ends in those Lincolns fit perfectly under a 64-66 Mustang. Perfect for disc brake conversions. That's what i did with my 66
Awesome, thank you
Mate, I really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks heaps
I cannot tell a guy how much I look forward to a new revival video! Also great to have Roadworthy Rescues finally here in the UK on TV 🇬🇧
These cars are glorified Ford Granadas//Mercury Monarchs. They are the same chassis. You can see it in the body lines and the interior. Amazing and fun video,as usual. Great job, Derek. 👍🏻😊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Derek, I just want to say I watch every one of your videos as soon as they pop up and sometimes I watch them with my kids. I get asked all the time when we are going to get us an old rig to work on together so I cant wait to find a rig to wrench on with them. Keep up the good work and thanks for the hours of entertainment you provide to all us sitting at home!
Find that rig and get started. Once you do, I'll bet you won't stop.
@marcusaurelius2770 that's what I yell my wife buts she's weird. Bills come first apparently. She doesn't understand men with their boys.
It’s always a wonderful thing to come back and catch an episode that a feller missed when it first dropped. 👍🏼
I have to say, these "can it drive 800 miles", videos are the best. Keep up the good work and we will keep watching. You inspire us!
Hi guys, I’m a retired heavy equipment mechanic and appreciate your hard work and knowledge, my wife and I love your videos and your family too. Good luck to all of you and God bless.
OUTSTANDING!!! Your 'Will It Run' videos are the best content on RUclips.. I am glad you don't chop them into smaller episodes -- the long-form increased the specialness of the content.
Who ever did that is a great human, especially giving it to the elderly ❤ way to be a great person who ever you are
This is the vice grip garage I came to love. I'm not a big fan of the engine swaps, or the car shows etc. it's all about the car rescues that attracted me to this channel.
The sites the journey and adventures cruising through America the beautiful.🇺🇸
No better way to fill a couple hours on a Friday! Must watch from beginning to end! Great stuff and we appreciate the effort putting out videos for us!
Undisputed king of RUclips. These revival videos are an absolute treasure.. Over 1 million views in 3 days. Derek’s the king of revivals..
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What wonderful memories that brought back Derek. My dad had a 75 LTD station wagon. Big block, 4 barrel carb in it. Full tow package. Those cars don't drive down the road they float and next thing you know you're doing 125 down the freeway.
Watching you do these revivals and driving them home inspired me to not be scared to drive my old ratty GTO on power tour this year, and surprisingly it made the whole trip! And I got to meet you at a gas station on the route! It was awesome!
You are very fortunate to have such a great experience. Congratulations.
Great episode! I think this tops the El Camino episode as my new favorite. Thanks Derek for the hard work you put into these videos. You have influenced a new generation of car enthusiasts and given inspiration to us seasoned car guys. These old cars are a hidden treasure and you have given value to so many that would have normally been scrapped. Keep up the great work!
What a great episode, You are amazing with you knowledge of all kinds of vehicles and you ability to get something that looks like junk not only running but driving hundreds of miles after sitting for decades. Your videos never get old, thanks Derrick for doing what you do best.
I would love that old car. I would restore it to new if I had it. My dad rest his soul had one. 77 to be exact. Love your channel Derek. Never stop…
I love your revivals and this one was special! The poor girl needs to be loved again. I cannot get over how the roof lining and seats look. Fantastic! She also sounds sweet. Please save her 🙏 ❤😊. Greetings from Cape Town South Africa!🇿🇦 🇿🇦
Whenever I describe you to someone it's usually to the effect of "he's the most wholesome person in the world and if everyone had a father like him the world would be a MUCH better place"
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Wow, thank you!
These cars were produced when Ford Gm and Chrysler were finding ways to scale down their luxury line. Caddie made the Seville, from the Nova platform. Ford made these Lincoln from the Ford Granada line and Chrysler made their New Yorker on the Volare platform. All of these lower line platforms became personal luxury cars by using the same low-line running gear, but sprucing them up with great interiors and making all the power equipment formerly available in the big full-size luxury line now in these vastly reduced-in-size models. If you knew that under all that fancy interior and wheels it was still a Ford Granada. This was a brilliant example of what this brave mechanical genius who isn't afraid to take risks does for fabulous content on RUclips. This guy is something else. Another great video.
The Seville was constructed on the Nova's 'hard points' which cut down on tooling costs, but the Seville shared very little in common with the Nova. The Versailles was just a tarted-up Granada. My father owned a Granada and looking at the interior of this thing brought back some bad memories. Ford should have been ashamed for selling such a thing. The only car I would rate worse as an example of shameless marketing was the Cadillac Cimarron.
True, but Granadas didn't have the disc brake 9" rear (hot rod gold!) that the Versaille did.
Good day Scott. I am gary lam 60 years old.I love you're show .....keep it rockin
I love how a guy can wake early on a weekend morning and watch some VGG and Derek breathing new life into an old rig.❤
Your content is awesome. I love the drive it home videos. Thanks for sharing, keep having fun and entertaining us with all you do. God bless you, man!
Thanks 👍
It is so cool watching you do these restorations. As a young girl I have fond memories going with my dad to car shows. He is no longer here but I still go to them if I can on occasion. I have respect and love for old things like cars thanks to my dad. Thank you for these charming videos. I find these to have a bonus of having an ASMR effect too 😅
Pro tip: if a feller removes the plug wires and sticks a shower cap over the distributor cap and another over the carbatater, a guy can really get in there with a pressure washer and clean the engine up without having to worry about moisture. Great for jobs like this. A quick shot of wd in the boots afterwards will displace any water that gets into them. Thanks for another awesome video Derek! 🤘
I love watching these classics getting saved and back on the road 🙌
Another great revival. Out of all your content, these revivals are by far my favorite. I hope you can find someone to buy it and keep it going, it deserves some extra TLC. Thanks for the great video!
Thank you very much!
I personally would love to see you build on all the cars in Rusty Acres. Get'um up and running good. You've revived on all of them. Your content is good to the point that most of us are going to watch whatever ever you decide to do.
Almost died in the 77 Ford Grenada in 1984 few years back my son seem to think that I needed to have the one we came across. So now I own another. I love the ride in this car.
Wow. Thing must’ve been well maintained before it was set up on blocks. What a time capsule. Great job bringing another one back. Thank you for doing what you do.
You managed to find one of the rarest Lincoln's there is. Awesome.👍
Indeed it is!
Man its iconic
Rare does not equal good