I'm in IT and never used to touch our cars. after a year of watching Derek's determination and successes, I have taken over all of our vehicle maintenance. It's sometimes extremely difficult and even painful, but damn man. It's so satisfying and less expensive to do it myself! Thanks Vice Grip for the encouragement. I owe you one or two!
Md myself been working on cars with my dad since I was bout 6-7 n when kids was playing wit toys n watching cartoons I was outside workn on cars n cutting grass,trees hauling wood for my gma n to sell. Only took my car to shop for motor work bcuz had a job n the hours I didn't have time to work on it n hav it done that day n took to shop n got rid on that bcuz week later the car did same shyt I took car to shop for n that was e x of that for shops n paid like $6-$700 for it n done it again wedk later mofo patchd my shyt up
This writer. after some 06 decades of working on gas cars, and HATING it--went out and bought an EV. Best buy of my life. NO oil changes, vapor locks, interference engines and too much more. I'll take the money I save on gas car repairs and go buy something useful-like gifts for the great grand kids!
As much as i like the long videos i just know something goes wrong lol. And not saying i want something to go wrong with his vehicles but seeing him have issues and figure them out on the go and in a pinch is satisfying!
That's true. When he doesn't get on the road and there is only like 5 or 10 min left you know he has to have it towed or he buys a ramp truck or something lol
Derek I really hope you see this message. I found your channel a few weeks ago, and have been watching nonstop! I’m a combat medic with some nasty ptsd issues, and you always find a way to make me laugh. I have seen videos of you working sick, tired, all types of elements and weather, but yet you never give up and always are so charismatic and hilarious. We need more people like you in this world!
Derek really has a way of reassuring his viewers and showing that everything will be allright in the end. I really hope everything will work out just fine for you as well. Stay courageous and take your time to heal.
I have a few favorite RUclipsrs but Derek is my favorite then Cletus. But the fact Derek can put out a 1 1/2 hour video. And I don’t skip a second of it. And sad when it’s over. I don’t think there’s any denying that Derek is a great man. I mean what a role model for any boy, young man or even grown man. He’s a great person, father, husband, friend and many other things. With a the crazy disturbing things going on in the world right now, I forget about it all watching these videos. And the fact these videos are free is awesome. I wish people would at least hit the like button. I know it sounds silly but it really helps the channel out. And I never want this channel to go anywhere. Derek you’re the best. Never change.
He reminds me of my dad. Lost him a year ago this past Father's Day and watching Derek makes me feel like he's still here. His mannerisms and speech patterns are almost identical and it helps brighten my day. Thanks Derek
@@Jeepexplorer I do too! I still have a stack of my uncles JC whitney catalogs from the 80s. every once in a while i look at the stuff and the prices. those were the good ol days,
howdy from Texas, I'm a trained HS mechanic, 1981 and 82. I want to compliment you, on your courageous enthusiasm and apparently, you have a significant-sized, set of pecans. good job and keep up the good work. you are very pleasant to listen to, and you don't complain you must have a happy life , I'm really enjoying your show. thank you for making these videos.
I was in a little bit of a mood. I am dealing with some stuff but after only a few minutes into the video, I feel better. I can't thank you enough for these videos. I just noticed you broke the 2 million subscriber mark. It's very well deserved and I intend to be around when you hit 3 million.
Even us ladies get great joy out of watching. I laughed and cheered and put my two cents in at TV the screen. And as always, I ended up with a smile at the end. Never change, and I'll always be watching cause your videos brighten my day. I've always loved vintage cars to look at and own !!!
I love Derek's channel,he has that very humble good old country boy Thang going,and he is,funny,smart,hard working good old family man.....this channel always lifts my spirits just wish I could do something close to what he does....damn Biden...i can't even afford to buy a old model n fix her up...shit sucks right now,it's tuff all around for everyone,BUT thank god we will be getting our president back and shit will get back to the way it was before all these theifs,politicians tryd to steel our country n run it into the ground literally....God bless America and God bless everyone who still loves and would die for our absolutely beautiful country
On top of everything else good about VGG, it's the only YT channel that reliably has good music. No canned saccharine spike-in-ear mandolin or ukulele, no inappropriate eurotrash techno. Just good guitar music. It's hard and it takes effort and good taste. We salute the Derek.
God Bless them, we had a Fair amount of Nights spent Fishing when My Brother &I were Young but we slept in the Box , Dare I Say Bed of a Pick Up Truck. Great Memories, Mostly
My parents drove a 1981 F150 the day after I graduated high school from New Brunswick which is on the Atlantic coast of Canada to the west coast of Canada. They packed it up with everything they would need to camp along the way. They had the same type of top over the bed of that F150 . They had a memory foam mattress with sheets, pillows and hand made quilts for comfort. They had an amazing trip stopping in campgrounds with showers and laundry facilities. It was a 7832 mile round trip and I’m sure they took a picture every mile.🇨🇦😀📸
After 4 months of binge watching Roadworthy Rescues and Vice Grip Garage, Derek has inspired me to build myself a 24' x 30' garage and purchase a Wildfire 9000 lift for me and my buddies to start tinkering on cars again.
I started out to build a 24X30, but I decided there’s too much wasted material in a 30 footer, so decided to go with 40 foot(and glad I did, it’s an extra 240 sq foot) I poured a slab, built all my uprights out of steel “Z” girders (8 total) tall angle iron around the bottom screwed to the slab giving me something to screw my siding to at the bottom, then put Zs halfway up, and at the top of each wall. I also used Zs to build my two end trusses, and went with some 8 inch I-beams to build my center truss (I went with a 4 on 12 pitch, but doesn’t need to be that steep, and hard to stand on while working), and then I used Zs again (20 footers) to run from truss to truss across the roof. (All my frame skeleton came from the local scrap metal yard) And I purchased new cut-to-length tin from a local metal siding retailer, and I used that 4 or 5 foot wide vinyl backed insulation which was put on right before the metal siding and roof were which holds the insulation in place (the insulation can be a little pricey, but it’s well worth the investment upfront). I personally did all my own electrical, and hired some help to stand the frame and install the insulation, siding, and roofing metal. My total cost was around $8500 material and help… oh yeah, and I also got two overhead doors that came off the loading dock of a building they were getting ready to tear down. Of course I did have to go and take them down, and I also had to remove some panels when installing them in my building because they were much taller than I could use. Looking at it from the outside, it looks like a brand new metal building, but a lot of cost was saved repurposing the metal framing. If at all possible put your overhead doors and walkthrough door on the 40 foot side, it’s plenty deep that way, I couldn’t because of the place where I had to build it wouldn’t allow me to, and it feels like there’s wasted space, if there is any such thing as wasted space, we always find a way to fill it up. Good luck on your project.
@@MizterHutch Glad I came across your comment. I'm working on getting permitting done this week actually and I keep hemming and hawing about whether or not I could get by with a 10 foot wall open span 4/12 roof or if I really need to upgrade to an 11 or 12 foot wall. I don't own any trucks, don't really plan on getting one but we know how that goes. If I snagged on a square body-flare side one day I wouldn't be too upset. With a 2 post or 4 post, either one, the math tells me I wont be banging my roofs on my roof. Cost isn't the concern it is I have to look at the thing in the back of my backyard which is 100-150 foot off the back of the house. Structure is 30x40 and I'd be looking at the long side when drinking my morning cup on the patio. How big are your side walls and will 10 foot walls suffice.. again, If I don't have to look at a bigger building I would rather keep it down just a smidge for backyard aesthetics.
@@dustinclark821 oh... Mr Bored Cleverpants is here... No. Two reasons. Trust me on this one. There is 1 next to the first one. And there is 2 next to te second one.
All the hardships you went through on your way back. We sat here in our chairs and enjoyed the entire ride. Nice to see America out where the regular folks live
Hey to all my fellow people that watch this channel don't forget there also is another channel called vice grip lodge where he does some of his farming work and working on other equipment with tractors and stuff is also very entertaining and fun to watch
most these channels own farms... i suppose they have to do something in the 4 months they get off watching sogrum grow.. dairy farmers dont get that pleasure.. wait till gates throws them off as he wants it, to grow his own sht for the chinese..
33:25 who else was waiting for Dolly to belt out 🎼tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen pour myself a cup of ambition and yawn and stretch and try to come alive🎼
Hang in there dad!! Miss you and hope you’re doing well! I don’t ever want to see you hurting because I love you!! That’s what I would say to my dad if I could.
Show idea : rescue a complete racing operation that was parked. Truck, trailer and race car. Get everything running take it to a drag’n 0:04 drive event and work on in all week as the goal is just to make a pass at every track on schedule and make it back to the truck and trailer l
Derek, I am a pastor vocationally I only drive older trucks and build them and sell them when someone wants them more than I do. look forward to Fridays every single week. My current projects are an ls swapped obs and a 78 c10 that’s about the same caliber of machine as this one. Thanks for the consistency in content and posting. I don’t know you, but I feel like we’d be buds.
Thank y'all. Just got a 57 Farmall Cub running in the sellers barn and getting ready to pull er to get new home. Can't even say how many tips learned on this channel I used on that Cub from fuel to lightning. Thank you Mr Derek and family for providing so many years of entertainment and learning. Y'all have a blessed evening.
Does anyone go back a few years and re-watch old VGG videos? I do. Derek keep it going and be nice to see your family in the intro they are very much a part of Vice Grip
Awesome run! Definately miss your old style mechanical adventures with a questionable vehicle and trying to limp it back home. THAT is what being diehard RUclips mechanic is about. Great job!!
Derek in his pop up camper was one of the funniest things I've seen in a while. "Luckily there is a severe storm forecast" had me in stitches. Yes folks, this is the reality of camping.
I was thinking the same thing. Good ole vice grip( Best Tool Ever Made) to the rescue. Imagine the top coming down in the middle of a deep sleep. May smother a fella. Offta May!😂
Friday's are borderline the highlight of my week, can't wait for his newest venture. My family and I live in a camper so life is obviously rough, watching Derek is an escape with an education.
Derek, I love your channel. I spent 42 years in the shipbuilding industry building America's greatest freedom fighting ships. During that time I had multiple employees have grinding dust and pieces of grinding wheel wire surgically removed from their eyes. Why? No safety glasses. You have a lot of young people who watch your channel to learn how to do things right. I think you can help them by letting them see you wearing safety glasses. Scientific studies prove wearing safety glasses does not cause brain damage. I share this as a fellow car community buff and as a guy with two good eyes. Keep it up Buddy and God bless you.
You are the definition of determination and “don’t stop”. You are an inspiration to us all that tomorrow is a new day, keep fighting ! Glad you made it home Derek, but I would probably flip this one!
What a way to spend a Friday! Coming home after one of those days, to see an old square body. They are like a grandpa, they take a while to get going, and need frequent stops but they won't quit till death takes them. I love these old trucks, please keep going on this one, Patches is such a cool truck. Thank you very much for once again making the end of the week worth living for. Congrats on making two million subs, and may you and your family be blessed. Take care!
I love how we're all watching Derek slowly go insane on camera, one video at a time. Thanks, Derek! Seriously, though, love the vids. Keep 'em coming, brother!
I've been struggling with mental health issues lately, and your channel has given me something to not only look forward to, but also your humor and personality arel contagious! Even through the small setbacks. It makes me feel alot better watching you, feeling like I'm wrenching which is my true love in life
Wow, that rig is like one giant scab with all the mechanical reliability of a $6.00 toaster. Your perseverance is the stuff of legends. "Patience is a virgin" ~ Archie Bunker
Thankyou Derek!!! These are my favorite videos. I love that you don’t lose hope even in the toughest situations and that you’ve stayed true to your content style. Keep up the work feller can’t wait for you to take us on another journey
Hi there Derek .. im 78 and i always look forward to your next show .been a long time fan of yours . I think the old truck needs to be put out of its misery . ----------------------------
Derek love the video. I also have noticed that no matter how bad it get you just keep on truckin. Thanks. This is a great lesson, I take things too personal and just always stressin. You keep me motivated Derek, Thank you great job.
Just flip that thing. All I kept thinking about this whole video was I wish I could go on a road trip with Derek and see how he actually does it. It would be kinda fun. Think maybe you guys should do a raffle or something to win a trip with Derek
When Derek mentioned the back roads and supporting small businesses, with highways avoiding all that great experience, it felt like the plot of Cars 1. The show is basically MacGyver meets Cars.
The love and loyalty Derek has for his fans to sleep in that worn out pop up camper when there is a nice comfortable hotel right around the corner. I would have chosen the hotel.
8 mpg!! I have a 93 454 Fleetwood Bounder, she weighs in at just shy of 7.5tn. Drove 500 miles from England to the Scottish Highlands in her, used about £400 in fuel at the time, worked it out to a shade over 8mpg. All things considered I'm quite proud of my Stevie for being in the 8mpg club 😂
Been watch VGG since the very first episode. The part about the possibility of surfing if the tongue comes loose while he is in the camper made me laugh harder than I have in years! Almost spit out my coffee on that one! HAHAHA! Gotta back up the video and watch that part again.
Derek, you are officially the commander-in-chief of every hot rodder… you are a terrific man and all the rich Jay Leno and people around him. Need to take note on how to be a real car guy from you. God bless you and your family. Thank you for being a good dude.
Bro what is a "real car guy" and who made you the gatekeeper? Jay Leno is rich because he hosted one of the most popular talk shows of all time for decades. And Tim Allen is rich because he made tons of movies and tv shows. And now Derek is rich because of this show and others and merchandise. None of them started out rich and none of them shove it in your face either. Derek more or less plays a role of a sort of broke backyard mechanic mixed with red green. You think he actually struggles so much he needs to put old lawnmower gas in these? It's entertainment. Rich Has nothing to do with who is a real car guy, they're all certified real car guys.
Derek, your best tool might be your extensive use of hilarious sarcasm as you spit in the car gods faces and say just try and stop me from drivin' this heap 6oo miles lol!
Another great installment! Had me cracking up plenty times, and enjoyed the camping/roadtrip! The old truck was entertaining, but my vote is send it on to the next owner!
I’m almost crying as this reminds me of everything my dad ever did when I was a kid. The term “Okie” comes to mind with nearly everything that happens. So happy! So excited to see what happens! So much entertainment!
I'm 45 and own a 84 dodge she still a better runner than new trucks today. This show gives me motivation keep er running .....nothing like carbarators lol
I got a 94 Silverado 2500 with a 454 for sale…… runs. Registered. Passes smog. Good wheels and tires. Unfortunately I have no use for it since my cancer diagnosis. $3000 obo….
First, sorry to hear that… I wish you the best. I assume, based on your name, you are in California? I may be interested. I have a small truck, wish I had a full size.
It’s awesome you stopped in my town! Next time you stop at the old ford museum, grab a bite to eat at the drive in next to it! Mr. D’s is locally owned and has been in business for years. It’s a great place for a bite to eat!
I have been watching your RUclips videos for years now, and it never disappoints!! You're definitely one of my top 3 RUclipsrs that makes me LMAO every time I watch your newest video. God Bless America 🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲
I have an idea Derek . The way you like air fresheners you should sale them with Derek’s dictionary of words on it . Lightning cube = battery.. etc… might be a good seller 👍👍👍👍
Derek, you’re the man. Never get tired of watching your videos. No one likes to work on anything these days, it’s good to see someone that isn’t afraid of it and I learn a thing or two in the meantime. Drink a cold snack for me
It's really inspiring to watch a guy follow his dreams. Please take a break and be with your family. I wish I could do what you do but could never be away from my family weeks on end. Thank you for all you do.
Hello derek started watching when you had 100 thousand subscribers whent back and watched all your shows . Love all of them looking forward to your new ones every Friday night.
50 years ago I was a kid and I looked forward to Friday nights because the ROCKFORD FILES were on TV. NOW I look forward to Friday nights so I can watch a new BICE GRIP GARAGE ❤
Kinda scared me when you were at the BP station, you had that look on your face like you were pondering your life choices, but then you pulled yourself together and got her done….
I save the VGG episodes for early saturday mornings when i can pour a fresh cup of coffee and enjoy Derecks adventures! My pug is snoring like a freight train 😂
Derick, Your videos are so entertaining to watch but you torture yourself rescuing these old rust buckets ! I love the background music you play when you're just killing miles ! Cheers. !
Oh heck yeah forgot it was Friday.......VGG night BABY!!!! Talk more in 91 mins and 30 seconds!!!!👍💯🇨🇦♥️🇺🇸 Thanks Derek you're definitely my go to guy for Friday night entertainment!!! See ya next Friday!!! 👍👍👍
Do you realize you made the square bodies that much more expensive and more sought after because of this video! That truck you are driving will eventually be a million dollar truck! Imagine all new modern suspension and the best LS engine in there!! Keep the rust. It’s beautiful ol’ rusty. It’s already cool, you being a driver is a bonus.
Your running yourself ragged Derek and it shows. You've become an icon in so many lives on this side of the camera and as far as I'm concerned you put out the best RUclips videos bar none. It has to be hectic at times even overwhelming especially when it comes to the time you have to send away from your family. Kudos to you Derek and thanks for all the great content..... Rick from Fresno California
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I'm in IT and never used to touch our cars. after a year of watching Derek's determination and successes, I have taken over all of our vehicle maintenance. It's sometimes extremely difficult and even painful, but damn man. It's so satisfying and less expensive to do it myself! Thanks Vice Grip for the encouragement. I owe you one or two!
Good on you!
Md myself been working on cars with my dad since I was bout 6-7 n when kids was playing wit toys n watching cartoons I was outside workn on cars n cutting grass,trees hauling wood for my gma n to sell. Only took my car to shop for motor work bcuz had a job n the hours I didn't have time to work on it n hav it done that day n took to shop n got rid on that bcuz week later the car did same shyt I took car to shop for n that was e x of that for shops n paid like $6-$700 for it n done it again wedk later mofo patchd my shyt up
@@obezzyjohnson9680 Good times buddy good times
This writer. after some 06 decades of working on gas cars, and HATING it--went out and bought an EV. Best buy of my life. NO oil changes, vapor locks, interference engines and too much more. I'll take the money I save on gas car repairs and go buy something useful-like gifts for the great grand kids!
I love to hear stories like this keep it up I’m glad vgg has inspired people to get out of their comfort zone and find the joy in fixing their cars
When Derek hits the road and there is still an hour left of the episode you know it going to be a good one😂
lol 😂 yeah
I just seen this comment as I started the video and it gave me such joy!
As much as i like the long videos i just know something goes wrong lol. And not saying i want something to go wrong with his vehicles but seeing him have issues and figure them out on the go and in a pinch is satisfying!
That's true. When he doesn't get on the road and there is only like 5 or 10 min left you know he has to have it towed or he buys a ramp truck or something lol
Haven't watched it yet but given air ride that's already leaking before he starts the engine 😂 let's see if I'm right
Derek I really hope you see this message. I found your channel a few weeks ago, and have been watching nonstop! I’m a combat medic with some nasty ptsd issues, and you always find a way to make me laugh. I have seen videos of you working sick, tired, all types of elements and weather, but yet you never give up and always are so charismatic and hilarious. We need more people like you in this world!
Thanks for your service, man
I'll back that up
Derek really has a way of reassuring his viewers and showing that everything will be allright in the end. I really hope everything will work out just fine for you as well. Stay courageous and take your time to heal.
Thanks for your service my friend. I agree the world needs a whole bunch more Derek's around to show the world that hey its going to be okay.
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸 God Bless
Blind people listening to Derek’s videos thinking that every rig he gets is a absolute gem 🤣
only if they don't speak English
😂
😂😂😂😂
Blind people are really into cars, yes
@@halfcenturytruck You just need to speak Derek
I have a few favorite RUclipsrs but Derek is my favorite then Cletus. But the fact Derek can put out a 1 1/2 hour video. And I don’t skip a second of it. And sad when it’s over. I don’t think there’s any denying that Derek is a great man. I mean what a role model for any boy, young man or even grown man. He’s a great person, father, husband, friend and many other things. With a the crazy disturbing things going on in the world right now, I forget about it all watching these videos. And the fact these videos are free is awesome. I wish people would at least hit the like button. I know it sounds silly but it really helps the channel out. And I never want this channel to go anywhere. Derek you’re the best. Never change.
Thanks
Amen brother. You said it perfectly 😇
He reminds me of my dad. Lost him a year ago this past Father's Day and watching Derek makes me feel like he's still here. His mannerisms and speech patterns are almost identical and it helps brighten my day. Thanks Derek
What about peg leg
Well said brother! He is an inspiration to a lot of people including myself to have a better attitude towards everything I do .
"Shook a JC Whitney catalog at it and a lot of it stuck." Sweet memories!
I miss the days of looking Jc Whitney and building a wishlist for my vehicles.
@@Jeepexplorer I do too! I still have a stack of my uncles JC whitney catalogs from the 80s. every once in a while i look at the stuff and the prices. those were the good ol days,
@@michaelcsiti152 I do that also I got several of them when I was a teenager in the 90’s I went and looked at them last night
@@JeepexplorerI loved doing that too. Making a wishlist of JCW parts!
anyone remember the engine rebuild kits that were pills you dropped down the spark plug holes ? 😀
The best entertainment on the Internet! Congrats on breaking 2M subscribers Derek and Family.
howdy from Texas, I'm a trained HS mechanic, 1981 and 82. I want to compliment you, on your courageous enthusiasm and apparently, you have a significant-sized, set of pecans. good job and keep up the good work. you are very pleasant to listen to, and you don't complain you must have a happy life , I'm really enjoying your show. thank you for making these videos.
Who else clicks the like button before you even watch the episode, just to show your approval and appreciation?
I see it as a way of wiping your feet at the door before entering someone's house as a guest.
😂😂 yep
Might as well. Gonna do it anyway.
Its going to happen regardless, might as well get it out of the way
Less than 10% of the people watching a feller hit the button at all.... it's odd.
I was in a little bit of a mood. I am dealing with some stuff but after only a few minutes into the video, I feel better. I can't thank you enough for these videos. I just noticed you broke the 2 million subscriber mark. It's very well deserved and I intend to be around when you hit 3 million.
i feel ya. ive been down and sluggish, watching Derek helps a fella self motivate.
The Humor Starts, wenn the fun ends...you need people Like him in your Life...I would Work for free in His Garage
Stuff sucks
Even us ladies get great joy out of watching. I laughed and cheered and put my two cents in at TV the screen. And as always, I ended up with a smile at the end. Never change, and I'll always be watching cause your videos brighten my day. I've always loved vintage cars to look at and own !!!
I love Derek's channel,he has that very humble good old country boy Thang going,and he is,funny,smart,hard working good old family man.....this channel always lifts my spirits just wish I could do something close to what he does....damn Biden...i can't even afford to buy a old model n fix her up...shit sucks right now,it's tuff all around for everyone,BUT thank god we will be getting our president back and shit will get back to the way it was before all these theifs,politicians tryd to steel our country n run it into the ground literally....God bless America and God bless everyone who still loves and would die for our absolutely beautiful country
On top of everything else good about VGG, it's the only YT channel that reliably has good music. No canned saccharine spike-in-ear mandolin or ukulele, no inappropriate eurotrash techno. Just good guitar music. It's hard and it takes effort and good taste. We salute the Derek.
Rumor has it, in Derek’s spare time, he self composes all of the background tracks but he’s so humble of a feller no one really know this
Start watching Big Time, their last ep had a pretty sweet soundtrack.
@@jspaulding4106 I've seen more cardinals in the last 2 days than I have in years. I'll take your recommendation as a sign
I love this guys determination and how brilliant he is at fixing crap.
A feller gets off work and gets to watch this absolute masterpiece! Thanks For All You Do Derek!
A Fella lays it on really thick!😊
😂
Wonder what Garth Brooks is up to.
And on a Friday evening.
Hey you got something on your nose
That's a "Pop-up" Camper , the first camper my folks bought in the 70's. Me my brother and Mom&Dad camped every chance we could.Wonderful parents
In the uk it's called a trailer tent....
God Bless them, we had a Fair amount of Nights spent Fishing when My Brother &I were Young but we slept in the Box , Dare I Say Bed of a Pick Up Truck. Great Memories, Mostly
Early '80s in the Navy they would rent these pop-up trailers. Got one for about 12 bucks for a weekend.😊 Pretty nice two bedroom. 😂
My parents drove a 1981 F150 the day after I graduated high school from New Brunswick which is on the Atlantic coast of Canada to the west coast of Canada. They packed it up with everything they would need to camp along the way. They had the same type of top over the bed of that F150 . They had a memory foam mattress with sheets, pillows and hand made quilts for comfort. They had an amazing trip stopping in campgrounds with showers and laundry facilities. It was a 7832 mile round trip and I’m sure they took a picture every mile.🇨🇦😀📸
@@stu-jIn western Canada that's a tent trailer!
After 4 months of binge watching Roadworthy Rescues and Vice Grip Garage, Derek has inspired me to build myself a 24' x 30' garage and purchase a Wildfire 9000 lift for me and my buddies to start tinkering on cars again.
I started out to build a 24X30, but I decided there’s too much wasted material in a 30 footer, so decided to go with 40 foot(and glad I did, it’s an extra 240 sq foot) I poured a slab, built all my uprights out of steel “Z” girders (8 total) tall angle iron around the bottom screwed to the slab giving me something to screw my siding to at the bottom, then put Zs halfway up, and at the top of each wall. I also used Zs to build my two end trusses, and went with some 8 inch I-beams to build my center truss (I went with a 4 on 12 pitch, but doesn’t need to be that steep, and hard to stand on while working), and then I used Zs again (20 footers) to run from truss to truss across the roof. (All my frame skeleton came from the local scrap metal yard) And I purchased new cut-to-length tin from a local metal siding retailer, and I used that 4 or 5 foot wide vinyl backed insulation which was put on right before the metal siding and roof were which holds the insulation in place (the insulation can be a little pricey, but it’s well worth the investment upfront). I personally did all my own electrical, and hired some help to stand the frame and install the insulation, siding, and roofing metal. My total cost was around $8500 material and help… oh yeah, and I also got two overhead doors that came off the loading dock of a building they were getting ready to tear down. Of course I did have to go and take them down, and I also had to remove some panels when installing them in my building because they were much taller than I could use. Looking at it from the outside, it looks like a brand new metal building, but a lot of cost was saved repurposing the metal framing. If at all possible put your overhead doors and walkthrough door on the 40 foot side, it’s plenty deep that way, I couldn’t because of the place where I had to build it wouldn’t allow me to, and it feels like there’s wasted space, if there is any such thing as wasted space, we always find a way to fill it up. Good luck on your project.
Congrats! Having a hobby is the sign that you made it!
Make sure to buy a fridge for the shop, stay hydrated!
@@MizterHutch Glad I came across your comment. I'm working on getting permitting done this week actually and I keep hemming and hawing about whether or not I could get by with a 10 foot wall open span 4/12 roof or if I really need to upgrade to an 11 or 12 foot wall. I don't own any trucks, don't really plan on getting one but we know how that goes. If I snagged on a square body-flare side one day I wouldn't be too upset. With a 2 post or 4 post, either one, the math tells me I wont be banging my roofs on my roof. Cost isn't the concern it is I have to look at the thing in the back of my backyard which is 100-150 foot off the back of the house. Structure is 30x40 and I'd be looking at the long side when drinking my morning cup on the patio.
How big are your side walls and will 10 foot walls suffice.. again, If I don't have to look at a bigger building I would rather keep it down just a smidge for backyard aesthetics.
@@geniusanthony I calculated 12 foot side walls would be sufficient. The peak will be around 14 feet.
@@MizterHutchthat’s awesome, you don’t live near Columbus, Ohio do you?😁😁
"A pinch of perseverance and patience" this man is something special to behold.
Watching VGG videos for two reasons; 1. Derek and cars. 2. Derek's taste in music. Greetings from Poland
Polski !!!!!
I agree 100%. Derek, redneck cars & redneck music, a perfect combination.
What is the music at 26:25?
Greetings from the UK.
That's 3 reasons
@@dustinclark821 oh... Mr Bored Cleverpants is here... No. Two reasons. Trust me on this one. There is 1 next to the first one. And there is 2 next to te second one.
@@Horus69ss wrong Derek is one cars would be two and his taste of music would be three but it's ok the channel is amazing
This old WVA fella looks forward to VGG and LITTLE GRIP GARAGE .I'm 65 years old and enjoy every single episode ❤
Hiya neighbor!
Hi fellow mountaineer
Let’s gooooo
LGM!
Howdy from a middle-aged Ohioan. 🤘
This world needs more people of Derek's calibre.
Thank you for the pure escapism of bringing us along on your adventures.
All the hardships you went through on your way back. We sat here in our chairs and enjoyed the entire ride. Nice to see America out where the regular folks live
Best channel on RUclips by far. Thanks for all you do!
Hey to all my fellow people that watch this channel don't forget there also is another channel called vice grip lodge where he does some of his farming work and working on other equipment with tractors and stuff is also very entertaining and fun to watch
most these channels own farms... i suppose they have to do something in the 4 months they get off watching sogrum grow.. dairy farmers dont get that pleasure.. wait till gates throws them off as he wants it, to grow his own sht for the chinese..
And you can't forget about his little humans channel little grip garage either
@@harrywalker968fucking cry good lord you gotta work everyday like the rest of us
Oh yeah VGG Friday! Always a blast!
We love you Derek. ❤ 👍🏻
33:25 who else was waiting for Dolly to belt out 🎼tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen pour myself a cup of ambition and yawn and stretch and try to come alive🎼
@@danjones1365 YES! I was! Wondered if Derek actually paid some big time royalties for Dolly....Nope.
@@Rob-Müller knew I wouldn’t be the only one whose ears perked up for a second like, wait, couldn’t be. Such a tease.
2 million subs. bloody well done. congratulations you and your family. WELL DESERVED THANK YOU.
Derik you help me get on with life after the los of my son last year love your way of thinking man keepnup your hard work a guy never stops ❤xx
Hang in there dad!! Miss you and hope you’re doing well! I don’t ever want to see you hurting because I love you!! That’s what I would say to my dad if I could.
I’m sorry you lost your son 😢
So sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss
🙏
Show idea : rescue a complete racing operation that was parked. Truck, trailer and race car. Get everything running take it to a drag’n 0:04 drive event and work on in all week as the goal is just to make a pass at every track on schedule and make it back to the truck and trailer l
You know, a Guy's on board with that idea Feller. 👌🏻🤘🏻🇺🇸
This mans problem solving and positivity are out of this world. Well done sir!
Thanks for shouting the Small Business in Small Towns... that's Real America!
Derek, I am a pastor vocationally I only drive older trucks and build them and sell them when someone wants them more than I do. look forward to Fridays every single week.
My current projects are an ls swapped obs and a 78 c10 that’s about the same caliber of machine as this one. Thanks for the consistency in content and posting. I don’t know you, but I feel like we’d be buds.
I love it when you drive by a landmark that I’ve seen and suddenly the world is so small and it feels really special.
Thank y'all. Just got a 57 Farmall Cub running in the sellers barn and getting ready to pull er to get new home. Can't even say how many tips learned on this channel I used on that Cub from fuel to lightning. Thank you Mr Derek and family for providing so many years of entertainment and learning. Y'all have a blessed evening.
Does anyone go back a few years and re-watch old VGG videos? I do. Derek keep it going and be nice to see your family in the intro they are very much a part of Vice Grip
This truck isn't the cat farm crew cabs brother. This is its Cousin Eddie.
lol
That's it cousin eddie....yessss I love it
Cousin Eddie is the perfect name!
Exactly what I was thinking the whole time I was watching the video!
If you don’t mind me asking: how much did that set ya back?
Had my eye on that pickup on marketplace for a week or so, thanks for taking one for the team lol
A guy couldn’t be happier on this fine Friday to watch some VGG.
Ditto😊😊😊
I look forward to it every friday.
Awesome run! Definately miss your old style mechanical adventures with a questionable vehicle and trying to limp it back home. THAT is what being diehard RUclips mechanic is about. Great job!!
Derek in his pop up camper was one of the funniest things I've seen in a while. "Luckily there is a severe storm forecast" had me in stitches. Yes folks, this is the reality of camping.
I was thinking the same thing. Good ole vice grip( Best Tool Ever Made) to the rescue. Imagine the top coming down in the middle of a deep sleep. May smother a fella. Offta May!😂
The rain came but he survived like is friend. The big man adjusted the weather in his favor. 😁
Friday's are borderline the highlight of my week, can't wait for his newest venture. My family and I live in a camper so life is obviously rough, watching Derek is an escape with an education.
I love the music for the road trip sections, pause for the tech issue, and back to the song! It is so much better than anything on television.
Derek, I love your channel. I spent 42 years in the shipbuilding industry building America's greatest freedom fighting ships. During that time I had multiple employees have grinding dust and pieces of grinding wheel wire surgically removed from their eyes. Why? No safety glasses. You have a lot of young people who watch your channel to learn how to do things right. I think you can help them by letting them see you wearing safety glasses. Scientific studies prove wearing safety glasses does not cause brain damage. I share this as a fellow car community buff and as a guy with two good eyes. Keep it up Buddy and God bless you.
You are the definition of determination and “don’t stop”. You are an inspiration to us all that tomorrow is a new day, keep fighting !
Glad you made it home Derek, but I would probably flip this one!
What a way to spend a Friday! Coming home after one of those days, to see an old square body. They are like a grandpa, they take a while to get going, and need frequent stops but they won't quit till death takes them. I love these old trucks, please keep going on this one, Patches is such a cool truck. Thank you very much for once again making the end of the week worth living for. Congrats on making two million subs, and may you and your family be blessed. Take care!
I love how we're all watching Derek slowly go insane on camera, one video at a time. Thanks, Derek!
Seriously, though, love the vids. Keep 'em coming, brother!
I've been struggling with mental health issues lately, and your channel has given me something to not only look forward to, but also your humor and personality arel contagious! Even through the small setbacks. It makes me feel alot better watching you, feeling like I'm wrenching which is my true love in life
Wow, that rig is like one giant scab with all the mechanical reliability of a $6.00 toaster. Your perseverance is the stuff of legends.
"Patience is a virgin" ~ Archie Bunker
I would pick the toaster over that thing. 😭
True American! If we all had Derek’s talents, values and personality what a world it would be. Thank you sir. You’re a true role model. 🙏🏻😇
Derek. Long time watcher. Nice episode. Way to get home. Speaking of home, I’d re-home that one.
Thankyou Derek!!! These are my favorite videos. I love that you don’t lose hope even in the toughest situations and that you’ve stayed true to your content style. Keep up the work feller can’t wait for you to take us on another journey
Hi there Derek .. im 78 and i always look forward to your next show .been a long time fan of yours . I think the old truck needs to be put out of its misery . ----------------------------
I disagree. It ain't dead yet. And when they do die, they can still be used for parts.
I say it would be a great crash up derby vehicle!
Even after the event, you could likely still drive it home!
Midnight here in Glasgow, Scotland.. what a bedtime treat!
Derek love the video. I also have noticed that no matter how bad it get you just keep on truckin. Thanks. This is a great lesson, I take things too personal and just always stressin. You keep me motivated Derek, Thank you great job.
Just flip that thing. All I kept thinking about this whole video was I wish I could go on a road trip with Derek and see how he actually does it. It would be kinda fun. Think maybe you guys should do a raffle or something to win a trip with Derek
When Derek mentioned the back roads and supporting small businesses, with highways avoiding all that great experience, it felt like the plot of Cars 1. The show is basically MacGyver meets Cars.
Unscripted and real!
I seen you on 70 east bound side in MO! I thought..Thats not your normal thing anymore! Good Job VG!
The love and loyalty Derek has for his fans to sleep in that worn out pop up camper when there is a nice comfortable hotel right around the corner. I would have chosen the hotel.
8 mpg!! I have a 93 454 Fleetwood Bounder, she weighs in at just shy of 7.5tn. Drove 500 miles from England to the Scottish Highlands in her, used about £400 in fuel at the time, worked it out to a shade over 8mpg.
All things considered I'm quite proud of my Stevie for being in the 8mpg club 😂
I love the idea of going through the 3+3 dolling it up and keeping it around. Large cab bagged trucks are extremely cool.
Love when a guy puts out a new video to watch on a Saturday morning with coffee
Re-Home that thing, You got a full Plate of other issues to deal with. Music while Traveling, nice touch. Thanx Man. 😃
Been watch VGG since the very first episode. The part about the possibility of surfing if the tongue comes loose while he is in the camper made me laugh harder than I have in years! Almost spit out my coffee on that one! HAHAHA! Gotta back up the video and watch that part again.
Derek, you are officially the commander-in-chief of every hot rodder… you are a terrific man and all the rich Jay Leno and people around him. Need to take note on how to be a real car guy from you. God bless you and your family. Thank you for being a good dude.
Bro what is a "real car guy" and who made you the gatekeeper? Jay Leno is rich because he hosted one of the most popular talk shows of all time for decades. And Tim Allen is rich because he made tons of movies and tv shows. And now Derek is rich because of this show and others and merchandise.
None of them started out rich and none of them shove it in your face either. Derek more or less plays a role of a sort of broke backyard mechanic mixed with red green. You think he actually struggles so much he needs to put old lawnmower gas in these? It's entertainment.
Rich Has nothing to do with who is a real car guy, they're all certified real car guys.
A restoration series would be fantastic! Thanks VGG!
I kept hearing the theme song to Sanford and Son every time you'd drive off....😂 I've seen enough of that old truck. Flip it.
I do watch your videos for the build but your commentary is fantastically funny to me thank you
Derek, your best tool might be your extensive use of hilarious sarcasm as you spit in the car gods faces and say just try and stop me from drivin' this heap 6oo miles lol!
One of the few things I can get my 4 year old to sit and watch that isn't Trolls 🤣 She loves some Vice Grip Garage.
Awesome kid bud!!!
Another great installment! Had me cracking up plenty times, and enjoyed the camping/roadtrip! The old truck was entertaining, but my vote is send it on to the next owner!
Over 90 minutes of remembering what made this country great. What a treat.
Very much enjoyed from my airconditioned Louisiana home, thanks Derek.
It seems so easy until i walk outside😂
I’m almost crying as this reminds me of everything my dad ever did when I was a kid. The term “Okie” comes to mind with nearly everything that happens. So happy! So excited to see what happens! So much entertainment!
I'm 45 and own a 84 dodge she still a better runner than new trucks today. This show gives me motivation keep er running .....nothing like carbarators lol
A pinch of persperatio..good job buddy . inspired
I got a 94 Silverado 2500 with a 454 for sale…… runs. Registered. Passes smog. Good wheels and tires. Unfortunately I have no use for it since my cancer diagnosis. $3000 obo….
Sounds like a good truck . Hopefully you cancer situation works out for you.
First, sorry to hear that… I wish you the best. I assume, based on your name, you are in California? I may be interested. I have a small truck, wish I had a full size.
It’s awesome you stopped in my town! Next time you stop at the old ford museum, grab a bite to eat at the drive in next to it! Mr. D’s is locally owned and has been in business for years. It’s a great place for a bite to eat!
Well fellas. Time to grab some wobble pops and cold snacks then settle down and hook my peepers on the ol pocket box
And walk around this rig and drink it all up
I have been watching your RUclips videos for years now, and it never disappoints!! You're definitely one of my top 3 RUclipsrs that makes me LMAO every time I watch your newest video. God Bless America 🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲
When Derek makes it home, I always feel like I've made it home as well
You need to come up with the Vice Grip Garage dictionary. It would be absolutely hilarious 😂 .
Great idea. To see the definition of things like "Anywhos" and "Bleep Bloop" would be hilarious. It would sell like hotcakes.
I have an idea Derek . The way you like air fresheners you should sale them with Derek’s dictionary of words on it . Lightning cube = battery.. etc… might be a good seller 👍👍👍👍
You're like, a doctor with a vehicles. You take the symptoms, test things and then diagnose the problem and fix it. I love it.
Derek, you’re the man. Never get tired of watching your videos. No one likes to work on anything these days, it’s good to see someone that isn’t afraid of it and I learn a thing or two in the meantime. Drink a cold snack for me
It's really inspiring to watch a guy follow his dreams. Please take a break and be with your family. I wish I could do what you do but could never be away from my family weeks on end. Thank you for all you do.
Absolutely love VGG! Cold snack time!
We had tent trailers growing up. Great for small families.
Hello derek started watching when you had 100 thousand subscribers whent back and watched all your shows . Love all of them looking forward to your new ones every Friday night.
50 years ago I was a kid and I looked forward to Friday nights because the ROCKFORD FILES were on TV.
NOW I look forward to Friday nights so I can watch a new BICE GRIP GARAGE ❤
right on
Friday again!! Get in touch with me Derek when you’re ready for another car. Got a beauty for you
Needs it now
@@edwardalamo2507 well I’ve emailed my contact information
Kinda scared me when you were at the BP station, you had that look on your face like you were pondering your life choices, but then you pulled yourself together and got her done….
Awesome video brother just an awesome channel the best! Awesome mechanic just a treat to watch!!
Rarely see Derek break character but he tickled himself when he said “cream puff lol it’s so ugly”. Ha
I guy just realized why we are not friends. My names not Chad… 🤣
I save the VGG episodes for early saturday mornings when i can pour a fresh cup of coffee and enjoy Derecks adventures! My pug is snoring like a freight train 😂
Derick, Your videos are so entertaining to watch but you torture yourself rescuing these old rust buckets !
I love the background music you play when you're just killing miles ! Cheers. !
As always, a guy has gotta insta-like a vid the second it starts because I know I’m gonna love it. Especially since it’s a bow tie flavor.
Oh heck yeah forgot it was Friday.......VGG night BABY!!!! Talk more in 91 mins and 30 seconds!!!!👍💯🇨🇦♥️🇺🇸 Thanks Derek you're definitely my go to guy for Friday night entertainment!!! See ya next Friday!!! 👍👍👍
It Will Drive But Will Use Half The Gas In Iowa 😂
Why yes yes it will.
"Everything's going fine" Derek i love you and your struggles
Just got home from a 13 hour day to this… made a guys day. VGG is for the working man.
Do you realize you made the square bodies that much more expensive and more sought after because of this video! That truck you are driving will eventually be a million dollar truck! Imagine all new modern suspension and the best LS engine in there!! Keep the rust. It’s beautiful ol’ rusty. It’s already cool, you being a driver is a bonus.
Name: Rat Farm?
Your running yourself ragged Derek and it shows. You've become an icon in so many lives on this side of the camera and as far as I'm concerned you put out the best RUclips videos bar none. It has to be hectic at times even overwhelming especially when it comes to the time you have to send away from your family. Kudos to you Derek and thanks for all the great content..... Rick from Fresno California
My dad used to put wooden clothes pins on the fuel line to prevent vapor locking
Worst truck I’ve ever seen…GREAT!