3 weeks ago tonight my 23 year old son lost his life in a single vehicle accident. My wife and I just watched this together and it's the first time she's laughed in 21 days. Thank you for that, Derek.
You don't know me, and I don't know you, but my sympathies to you, your wife, your family, and your friends. I could share something about it being tough or better days ahead, but just know you are now in another family's prayers. Be strong my man!
As a father of five and grandfather of four...my sincerest condolences. I hope I am not offending when I say I am praying right now for some peace, I know nothing can take away this pain but it's what I can do....twice I had tears in my eyes in twenty minutes now. Peace to you and yours.
Wow. Only Derek can turn what was half Chevelle, half mold and raisin bran into pure American spirit chock-full of Bald eagles, freedom and thunder! 🦅🇺🇸⚡️ Inspirational.
Jesus died and rose again to save you from hell, but you have to accept him as your savior first. These Bible verses explain how you can accept Jesus as your savior and have eternal life (John 3:16, Romans 3:23, 3:10, 5:12, 6:23, 5:8-9, 10:9-10, 10:13, 10:17, 8:28, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 11:1-3, James 1:17, 2 Peter 3:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:4-6) 🙂
Derek somehow you have made this revival about so much more than a car to me.Its about strength of character,family,american skill,never quit,freedom and INDEPENDENCE.This comes at a time that we really need this in our country.God bless you and your family and We the people.
I wish I could watch this particular episode over and over again for the first time. I think I speak for all of us when I say thank you, Derek, we love you.
As an ex-Canadian, I know exactly what you're saying. It's why I moved to the states and became an American citizen! God bless Derek and Jessica and the boys!
A fella came close to standing at attention and popping a crisp salute towards his digical computer screen when you threw in the National Anthem while Independence was bringing the thunder!
As a Canadian, watching independence come together has been like watching a neighbour’s kids graduate high school... It makes a guy proud to call you neighbours. Love it!
A UK fella watched this whilst downing a few wobble pop's and found it highly entertaining. WE THE PEOPLE thank you Derek for bringing us such awsome entertainment
Brought tear to this old hot rodder's eye. Thank You Derek...It is obvious you put your heart and soul into her...the car has transcended the sum of its parts and become something very, very special.
There is also a race track with Cletus and Cars. You can go to VGG website and find out what they are up to if you want to find ways to be entertained and support them!
It's amazing how far Independence has come. Not only is Derek one of the funniest RUclipsrs I've watched, but the level of talent a guy has is unmatched
Why isn’t the Fella at 1 million subscribers yet, he needs it. I loved the edit towards the end of the video absolutely amazing. AMERICA And the power of we the people have brought this to its standing glory and made it preform like a beast.
Yes .. he should be well over a million Forward it to everyone you know ... and hit the subscribe.. it’s no extra charge. “Sorry for losing my temper!” Keep bringing the Thunder.. every video has a great story.. emotion.. and humor what more do we need
Derrick, man , I love the way you put yourself out here for us to enjoy. And we do !!! You my friend, are the kind of fella that every kid would have loved to have as their dad. Me, I'm 60
Gonna be honest. Tears came down the face…! What an absolute blessing Derek and his wife & family are. It takes everyone together to put something like this together. As I sit here with tears on my face from watching those beautiful cookies of blue and red…. It makes me feel like there are still those who will go to the deepest of lengths to show their pride in what they do and this country. GOD BLESS AMERICA & GOD BLESS VGG!
@@brucefortman766 LOL there's this thing called Q factor that is an informal measure of likeability. The Maytag Repair Man had the highest measured Q factor. Derek can probably give him a run for his money. Tssss tsssss.
I swear, that patriotic AMERICAN feeling has been missing for the past year. And yet this series is nothing but a guy and his willingness to bring American muscle back from the grave. Thank you Derek and family for keeping it real!!!
Derek, you’ve done something special here. I can’t imagine anyone with red blood who didn’t shed a tear or two in the last couple minutes of this video...I know I did. Thank you for keeping the American spirit alive, and letting us all live vicariously through you.
I was close yo tearing up, and I'm not even an American. Not meaning to get too political, but from abroad it looks like the American freedom is in for a fight. Don't ever let them take away that away from you, you hear?
I,m an elderly man and I can remember fixing old cars somewhat the way you do. I love it. Continue on and all the best to you and your family this holiday season. Love your channel. Ron, Alberta Canada. I,m a new subscriber.
Holy cow I'm Canadian and I shead a tear or 5.5 watching this. Thank you Derek for being the inspiration to all of us and go get em in Indiana brother 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲💥💥💥💥💥💥
Jesus died and rose again to save you from hell, but you have to accept him as your savior first. These Bible verses explain how you can accept Jesus as your savior and have eternal life (John 3:16, Romans 3:23, 3:10, 5:12, 6:23, 5:8-9, 10:9-10, 10:13, 10:17, 8:28, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 11:1-3, James 1:17, 2 Peter 3:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:4-6) 🙂
@Jesus Saves, I can't see while replying, because my old kindle won't let me edit afterwards, and this thing ends up at time putting the end of my paragraph on top. Genesis26, was in the middle, but hope it still makes sense. God bless, don't get that jab, never even tested on animal's, and is not FDA approved. The damage won't hit most until 2or more year's, and you canw can't even sue if something happens. God bless everyone.
Hand to my heart when I heard our anthem playing,a swelling of pride and little mist in the eyes,yes this a show about cars and humorous moments,but its also about freedom and the American spirit,thank you Derek!
Derek, you may not know it but you have inspired so many of us to just get our stuff out there. So many car shows always told me that’s not how you do it. That’s a “cardinal sin” and you are telling everyone “who cares it’s your junk” you helped me find my way back to my automotive happy place! Thanks dude! You and your family are the best!
This is by far one of the most american things I have ever witnessed, and I have never been prouder of someone I have never met. Thank you for all that you do. It helps us take our minds off of the things going on in our lives and gives us time to unwind and enjoy something awesome.
Pssssssst, SNAP! That's the sound of a feller restoring his 6-pack abs by pouring quite a few cold snacks down the hatch while enjoying this series, thank you!
You have successfully created the single best automotive RUclips channel ever. Your sense of humor, the kind of vehicles you bring to the table, the patriotism... It’s just all there. These videos are better than ANYTHING Motor Trend could ever put out. These are real, honest car and truck videos for car and truck guys. No Hollywood magic involved. I had a sense of pride when you did the burnout contest in the Vette, but this was out of this world. Amazing content, please don’t ever sell out or change it up... Vice Grip Garage will make RUclips history, and a fella can just guarantee on that.
@@ViceGripGarage I literally found your channel a couple of weeks ago and I've watched every episode I love your passion and humour and there's nothing quite like old school American cars love it Derek 👌
7 years US Army - Iraqi and Somalia!!! Love my Country!!! There is just something about a Craftsman, rebuilding what was almost lost!! Thank You Derek and family!! AMERICA!!!
I think a guy just going to bring his hat to his chest, close his eyes and shake his head up and down slowly. Maybe a tear or two. Good job Derek good job
Derek, you have no idea how much you have helped me with your videos. Mom passed away on January 4th this year and you have helped me get thru this. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!!
Jesus died and rose again to save you from hell, but you have to accept him as your savior first. These Bible verses explain how you can accept Jesus as your savior and have eternal life (John 3:16, Romans 3:23, 3:10, 5:12, 6:23, 5:8-9, 10:9-10, 10:13, 10:17, 8:28, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 11:1-3, James 1:17, 2 Peter 3:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:4-6) 🙂
@@jesussaves21 I know he is real I know the only way to God our father is through jesus but I've fallen short haven't been on the path I need to anymore
A perspective from down under; As much as the "news" we cop on the idiot box makes us think the USA is a worry, guy's like Derek and his family remind us that a country is it's people, and he is good folk. Thanks mate, your'e a bloody legend.
Fear box also tells us the world's going to end in 12 years, it's been telling us that for 40 years though. There's not really countries with bad people, just bad politicians.
Thanks….. for thoughts, est of Day from HELENA VALLEY, MT! Interestingly, wish I,could,get to Australia for a visit, etc… Media stuff and News is a lot of DRAMA…..
@@frazerbrennan9245 Definitely a cold snack worthy fella. That's his influence on me. Beer thoughts have turned into cold snacks & wobble pops. After 50yrs of using "amber fluid". He's changed me forever. Even the missus looks funny at me now, the more that Dereks' influence creeps in. lol
Thank you for taking us along this beautiful journey Derek. Without your hard work, know-how, and humor we wouldn't witness Independence singing the anthem of our soul
You sir are one amazing person, independence is a badass ride, and not gonna lie, teared up a lil bit watching the end with the anthem playing and the tire smoke, that right there is American, and thank you!
My first car in highschool was a 72 Chevelle Malibu. She was baby blue and was a 4 door turned into a SS clone. My dad and I restored her. We yanked out the 307 and put in a 383. So many great memories.
Kevin I saw you on the live stream helping Derek out just before it was his turn at the burnout pad. I saw you reach down and fiddle with something on the engine and it finally started. I am assuming whatever it was caused the car to die during the burnout? What was it? You always seem to be the guy helping people at the last minute and that is awesome! Congrats on your big 500 win.
@@SlipFitGarage I unplugged the TPS sensor to reset it before his burnout. We had it running great back in the pits, then it did something weird when we went to crank it before his burnout attempt. During the burnout, it popped the fuse that controls the fuel pump and ECU. Couple of small little fixes and it should be a consistent ripper!
Never underestimate the power of a sense of humor, hard work, and a little creativity. Hope in a rattle can. Thank you to you and your family from a bunch of people you’ll never know. What you do matters.
From a fellow humble Minnesotan like yourself VGG and a recently discharged military veteran this has to be the best car build series on RUclips/anywhere🙏🏻🇺🇸 I hope this RUclips channel goes places thank you!
A feller isn't even American but he sure held his noggin cover to his chest and shed a freedom tear or three at this one. What a story. Best channel there is and no truer a Gentleman. Thank you so much for what you do. We've laughed, cried and been genuinely entertained. When a guy can escape his health & his troubles and remember there's real good out there it's surely a damn great day! Happiness - engaged ♥ 🤍 💙
The ending to this video has got to be the most badass well edited and put together video I have ever watched. The national anthem playing over it just gave me chills. Awesome job Derek!!!!
I remember watching the original rescue video of Independence many moons ago, wondering what direction the build would go. Hands down this is the most incredible build I’ve ever seen. Pure patriotic awesomeness!
Seeing the highlights of how this all came together just makes a fella realize just how much work went into this thing. Quite the impressive show man, thanks for bringing us along on the ride.
People keep coming up to me and saying, why you trying to get this thing running? And you said America! That’s the SPIRIT!! Awesome job Derek! You are one talented Oggadoga!
Sitting in the barracks at Fort Benning Airborne school. Hard being away from home and I might not get to see my family until Christmas. I watch your videos everyday to make me feel better! Keep doing your thing man! Also just bought the Independence sweatshirt!
God bless ya Quentin. Just hang in there. Thank you for your sacrifices. Thank you for your service to our country! God bless you, and God bless America!
Appreciate your service....both... Yours and Derek's...holding our selves together with this circle of freedom....that IS NOT FREE....BUT by the willingness of free men and women to serve and sacrifice for the other... America can stand strong.
Well goodness, id be lying if the slow piano of The Star-Spangled Banner and the reveal of Independence didn't warm this Canadians heart. God bless you man, and let that FREEDOM RING
Danged if ya didn't bring a tear to an vets eyes. Never missed an episode on the old gal, happy as an old feller can be without meeting the maker. Love you guys, stay safe and BRING THE THUNDER.
3 weeks ago tonight my 23 year old son lost his life in a single vehicle accident. My wife and I just watched this together and it's the first time she's laughed in 21 days. Thank you for that, Derek.
MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU, GOD BLESS YOU...
You don't know me, and I don't know you, but my sympathies to you, your wife, your family, and your friends. I could share something about it being tough or better days ahead, but just know you are now in another family's prayers. Be strong my man!
Prayer to you and yours William. I can't even imagine🙏🙏
I can't even...
Peace love and strength to you and yours.
As a father of five and grandfather of four...my sincerest condolences. I hope I am not offending when I say I am praying right now for some peace, I know nothing can take away this pain but it's what I can do....twice I had tears in my eyes in twenty minutes now.
Peace to you and yours.
Wow. Only Derek can turn what was half Chevelle, half mold and raisin bran into pure American spirit chock-full of Bald eagles, freedom and thunder! 🦅🇺🇸⚡️ Inspirational.
I want to see Vice grip and Deboss vs Roadkill in a junkyard build off and race.
build and go to a cleetus event man, we would love to see ya.
Agreed trash to treasure
Ou forgot the chex mix
@@opossom1968 He was at the last event looked like
LOVE IT!!!!!!!
Whew, I thought I was the only one a day late and liked it too.
woah
Ole matt clout chasin😎
Hey Matt
Hey, I know this guy
Brought a tear to my eye. A proud AMERICAN tear.🇺🇸
Man, me too!!!!
It brought a tear to my eye and I'm not even American! Fantastic.
You'll NEVER see something like this on TV. Your pops is watching and couldn't be more proud of you.
Independence powered by the Constitution! This car should be in the Smithsonian! Derek, you created a tangible metaphor for our times. THANK YOU!
appreciate it
This car will and deserves to be in a museum or a very public collection on display!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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@Red eyed Patriot1 I'm not crying! You're crying! 😂🤣
Jesus died and rose again to save you from hell, but you have to accept him as your savior first. These Bible verses explain how you can accept Jesus as your savior and have eternal life (John 3:16, Romans 3:23, 3:10, 5:12, 6:23, 5:8-9, 10:9-10, 10:13, 10:17, 8:28, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 11:1-3, James 1:17, 2 Peter 3:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:4-6) 🙂
Derek somehow you have made this revival about so much more than a car to me.Its about strength of character,family,american skill,never quit,freedom and INDEPENDENCE.This comes at a time that we really need this in our country.God bless you and your family and We the people.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸
Amen. I love that his wife and sons have love and dedication, and don't complain their sacrificing blood, sweat and tears. Nobody like America! 🙆♀️🕊
@@ViceGripGarage Amen. Yep.
Second that
@@ViceGripGarage You got it!
I wish I could watch this particular episode over and over again for the first time. I think I speak for all of us when I say thank you, Derek, we love you.
I've never been so proud of someone I have never met. Congratulations Derek! Great job and such a great back story.
Thanks Ryan
Top NOTCH SIR!!
74 year old Marine 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 acutely teared up 🥲!!! I never miss any of your videos. Keep em coming. Thanks for being you.
Thanks for your service! 🤝 🇺🇸
SEMPER FI
Thank you sir for your service!!!!
I geared up too man ! Thanks for your service sir!
I GOT GOOSEBUMPS!!!! That was incredible, sir. You are one hell of an American!!!!
Thanks for watching
@@ViceGripGarage "You done gurd, boy, reeeal gurd."
Yup literally gave me Goosebumps
Thank you, Derek
The burnout scene is what I now want played at my funeral.
BRING THE THUNDA!!!!!!
🤟🤟
I'm not even American, but still felt the urge to salute the stars and stripes 🇺🇸 Damn Derek, it's one beautiful car!
What country is a guy from?
Jag känner samma sak :)
@@holymoly849 Sweden
@@swede178 nice😎
I’m on🤘🏼
Not gonna lie, a guy got a little teary eyed during the last bit there with the National Anthem on piano. Keep doing what you do.....'MERICA!!!🇺🇸
Me too never heard in on a piano but damn that got the eyes sweating a little.
I came to the comments to make sure I wasn't the only one!
Merica! 🙏🏻🇺🇸⚓️
I'm not crying, you're crying. What have you done Derek?
@@patricku421 You and me both brother!
Brings a tear to a fellers eyes. She's beautiful. U.S.A.🇺🇲
Beautiful!
From a proud Canadian.
Proud to have neighbours like Derek and Jessica.
God Bless you.
As a Canadian I've always admired how Patriotic and Proud you are of your country , Congratulations !
This is what Americans should be so proud for, We canadians need to regain our pride once this sappy PM is gone.
That and that no one in the crowd is wearing a mask.
I mean those coloured tire fumes must be noxious.
As an ex-Canadian, I know exactly what you're saying. It's why I moved to the states and became an American citizen!
God bless Derek and Jessica and the boys!
@@beaumontracer1640Nice try. Once a Canadian always a Canadian.
@@MrJoshuaAtwood nope he's one of us now
A fella came close to standing at attention and popping a crisp salute towards his digical computer screen when you threw in the National Anthem while Independence was bringing the thunder!
As a Canadian, watching independence come together has been like watching a neighbour’s kids graduate high school... It makes a guy proud to call you neighbours. Love it!
USA is Canada's best friend !
Well, thank you kindly, neighbor.
Canadians are the Quiet and chill neighbor that lives in the apartment Upstairs.. to me..
born in Canukland and reared in America. Epstein said he would give me candy 🍭 what did I know......
@@TiaShaw. us Canadians are loud.. we’re just polite about it! Hahah
A UK fella watched this whilst downing a few wobble pop's and found it highly entertaining. WE THE PEOPLE thank you Derek for bringing us such awsome entertainment
Brought tear to this old hot rodder's eye. Thank You Derek...It is obvious you put your heart and soul into her...the car has transcended the sum of its parts and become something very, very special.
The slow piano at the end... I'm not crying. You're crying.
I’m not the only one then?🤘🏽
The majesticness of it all was overwhelming to a fella.
I think a guy might have just gotten some debris in his eyes 🤘
The single note, played single finger, Star Spangled Banner at the end killed!!! Is it Raining?
I almost wanted to adopt a puppy...or send a check to an orphanage...
Not many things in the world could make Chuck Norris cry. But right now, I'm sure he just cured someone's cancer with that tear.
That is an amazing comment. Thanks.
Golly, that ending hits a guy RIGHT in the feels every...dang...time. IM NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING!
That ending was beautiful. America 🇺🇸. Brought tears to my eyes. Two thumbs-up.
Thanks for watching
I actually did tear up at the Buick special when you said “ it’s home dad”
Someone was cutting onions in my house during that episode as well
You're not the only one brother! That hit me hard.
@@PaulyOutdoors yeah.....right in the feeler gauges
@@bobbywalter5320 Yup! Emptied out the washer fluid jug like RIGHT NOW!
I swear I feel like it's illegal to have this level of entertainment without paying. Nothing better than some VGG and a cold snack.
I'm sure a $5 or $10 donation would help out his wife and children. That was some good stuff!
I guess we are paying by suffering the commercials ... or by having RUclips subscription
It's a good tribute to man from another utuber altogether ..
There is also a race track with Cletus and Cars. You can go to VGG website and find out what they are up to if you want to find ways to be entertained and support them!
@@tworules2001 I fully agree. Just pure entertainment. No political BS, no drama
As a Canadian, I had goosebumps during the American anthem. Peace and Love!
Moosebumps!
Why?
Whenever I wear my independence chevelle t shirt, so many people say "nice shirt". Always makes me happy.
Awesome
It's amazing how far Independence has come. Not only is Derek one of the funniest RUclipsrs I've watched, but the level of talent a guy has is unmatched
He has two professions, mechanic and wordsmith, doncha know.
If he keeps hanging out with ole cleeter, Independence will grow into a bonafide dragcar lol
@@mrmiyagi3533 HELL YEAH BROTHER
It's been a ride Derek . I gotta say them is powerful words " WE THE PEOPLE " lest we forget . THANK YOU Derek.
All those years I thought I knew what entertainment was.
Nope.
Now I get it!
Why isn’t the Fella at 1 million subscribers yet, he needs it. I loved the edit towards the end of the video absolutely amazing. AMERICA And the power of we the people have brought this to its standing glory and made it preform like a beast.
Yes .. he should be well over a million
Forward it to everyone you know ... and hit the subscribe.. it’s no extra charge. “Sorry for losing my temper!”
Keep bringing the Thunder.. every video has a great story.. emotion.. and humor what more do we need
Derrick, man , I love the way you put yourself out here for us to enjoy. And we do !!! You my friend, are the kind of fella that every kid would have loved to have as their dad. Me, I'm 60
Thanks for the kind words
This is what makes grown men shed a tear. You’ve done a mighty fine job. Never met you in person, but I’m damn proud of ya!
Gonna be honest. Tears came down the face…! What an absolute blessing Derek and his wife & family are. It takes everyone together to put something like this together. As I sit here with tears on my face from watching those beautiful cookies of blue and red…. It makes me feel like there are still those who will go to the deepest of lengths to show their pride in what they do and this country. GOD BLESS AMERICA & GOD BLESS VGG!
I to was emotional Just tuggin on a fellas heart strings.
At some point we are going to need a compilation of how Derek describes the smell of each car when the door is first opened.
I'll second that.
Me too
Oh man, that is genius!
Lol yes tsss tsss
@@brucefortman766 LOL there's this thing called Q factor that is an informal measure of likeability. The Maytag Repair Man had the highest measured Q factor. Derek can probably give him a run for his money. Tssss tsssss.
I swear, that patriotic AMERICAN feeling has been missing for the past year. And yet this series is nothing but a guy and his willingness to bring American muscle back from the grave. Thank you Derek and family for keeping it real!!!
#maga
Derek, you’ve done something special here. I can’t imagine anyone with red blood who didn’t shed a tear or two in the last couple minutes of this video...I know I did. Thank you for keeping the American spirit alive, and letting us all live vicariously through you.
100%!! The USA needs more people like Derek and Jessica right now.
Seriously. Truth.
@@andylewis7360 While it is more work to be productive, face it, it is more fun!
So go "Get Some!"
@@superchuck3259 Yup! Hard work is a habit. And the sooner you get that habit, the better. 😊👍🏻
I was close yo tearing up, and I'm not even an American.
Not meaning to get too political, but from abroad it looks like the American freedom is in for a fight. Don't ever let them take away that away from you, you hear?
I,m an elderly man and I can remember fixing old cars somewhat the way you do. I love it. Continue on and all the best to you and your family this holiday season. Love your channel. Ron, Alberta Canada. I,m a new subscriber.
Holy cow I'm Canadian and I shead a tear or 5.5 watching this. Thank you Derek for being the inspiration to all of us and go get em in Indiana brother 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲💥💥💥💥💥💥
Jesus died and rose again to save you from hell, but you have to accept him as your savior first. These Bible verses explain how you can accept Jesus as your savior and have eternal life (John 3:16, Romans 3:23, 3:10, 5:12, 6:23, 5:8-9, 10:9-10, 10:13, 10:17, 8:28, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 11:1-3, James 1:17, 2 Peter 3:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:4-6) 🙂
@Jesus Saves, I can't see while replying, because my old kindle won't let me edit afterwards, and this thing ends up at time putting the end of my paragraph on top. Genesis26, was in the middle, but hope it still makes sense. God bless, don't get that jab, never even tested on animal's, and is not FDA approved. The damage won't hit most until 2or more year's, and you canw can't even sue if something happens. God bless everyone.
Am I the only one who got choked up at the beginning of the The Star-Spangled Banner? "We shall never surrender" !! Thank-you VGG
Nope, not even close to the only one!
I had goosebumps man!!!! That was freaking amazing!! You are by far the greatest thing to ever happen to youtube!
Thank you!!
Watched a lot of these with millions of views, in that respect this one is woefully underrated, 'cause it is one of the most fun ones!😂
Derek’s mullet growing in throughout the build was the hidden gem.
Hand to my heart when I heard our anthem playing,a swelling of pride and little mist in the eyes,yes this a show about cars and humorous moments,but its also about freedom and the American spirit,thank you Derek!
The American dream 100% and its so close to be destroyed right now
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Not going to lie, the end of this epic video made a guys eyes water. PROUD TO BE A AMERICAN AND PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF VGG!
Derek, you may not know it but you have inspired so many of us to just get our stuff out there. So many car shows always told me that’s not how you do it. That’s a “cardinal sin” and you are telling everyone “who cares it’s your junk” you helped me find my way back to my automotive happy place! Thanks dude! You and your family are the best!
The final montage almost brings a tear to a guys eye. It’s so beautiful.
This is by far one of the most american things I have ever witnessed, and I have never been prouder of someone I have never met. Thank you for all that you do. It helps us take our minds off of the things going on in our lives and gives us time to unwind and enjoy something awesome.
This series helped me survive the covid lock down. Each time a new video appeared my spirits were lifted!
appreciate you watching Victor, hope all is well
Same thing here. I brought Covid back home after taking family to Boone NC to play in snow.
I love raisin bran..
Bingo
Same here
Pssssssst, SNAP! That's the sound of a feller restoring his 6-pack abs by pouring quite a few cold snacks down the hatch while enjoying this series, thank you!
You have successfully created the single best automotive RUclips channel ever. Your sense of humor, the kind of vehicles you bring to the table, the patriotism... It’s just all there. These videos are better than ANYTHING Motor Trend could ever put out. These are real, honest car and truck videos for car and truck guys. No Hollywood magic involved. I had a sense of pride when you did the burnout contest in the Vette, but this was out of this world. Amazing content, please don’t ever sell out or change it up... Vice Grip Garage will make RUclips history, and a fella can just guarantee on that.
I'm not even American but wow this got me right in the feels I had to go ssssst open another cold snack
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@@ViceGripGarage I literally found your channel a couple of weeks ago and I've watched every episode I love your passion and humour and there's nothing quite like old school American cars love it Derek 👌
We need a one-liners compilation, your's are just perfect.
7 years US Army - Iraqi and Somalia!!! Love my Country!!!
There is just something about a Craftsman, rebuilding what was almost lost!! Thank You Derek and family!! AMERICA!!!
I think a guy just going to bring his hat to his chest, close his eyes and shake his head up and down slowly. Maybe a tear or two. Good job Derek good job
I swear someone started cutting onions around me when the ole Star Spangled Banner got to playing.
Cold snacks, FNPP (Friday Nite Pizza Pie), and our ole buds Derek and Indy! Can life get any better?????? ......."Nope"....
Na
Not a bad start to the weekend my friend👊
I love cold snacks, I mean right now... minnesota accent attached
Weekend looking good
Hey, it's you!
I'm not even American and I found this video touching. That car looked pretty good in the end with the smoke rolling.
You can can always become an American, brother. We all came from somewhere to form this perfect Union
Yep!! I’m Canadian, and, like yourself, I felt so dang patriotic at the end there!
No..THANK YOU...YOU ARE A TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOT..IT IS PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT ARE WHAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS ABOUT...THANK YOU...
Derek, you have no idea how much you have helped me with your videos.
Mom passed away on January 4th this year and you have helped me get thru this.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you!!
I live in 🇬🇧 but I still stood for the anthem, made me want to grow a mullet, god bless you Derek.
Why am I about to start crying?
Those valve covers "We the people".. Kinda gets to my feels a little. Because, Murica.
The editing on this one is top notch. Well done and thank you. Great build!!
Chills as soon as the anthem started. Hands down best channel on RUclips. Excited for the RMRW videos should be a hoot
6 minutes in and this is already the best episode ever
A tear may or may not have been shed when the national anthem played
The chills are real.
Me too. And I'm Australian Dang It!!!
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@@jesussaves21 I know he is real I know the only way to God our father is through jesus but I've fallen short haven't been on the path I need to anymore
@@gerrys123 I'm Canadian!
That custom patina American flag paint job is absolutely priceless. Your Chevelle truly is the heartbeat of America, well done Sir.
A perspective from down under; As much as the "news" we cop on the idiot box makes us think the USA is a worry, guy's like Derek and his family remind us that a country is it's people, and he is good folk. Thanks mate, your'e a bloody legend.
Fear box also tells us the world's going to end in 12 years, it's been telling us that for 40 years though. There's not really countries with bad people, just bad politicians.
Thanks….. for thoughts, est of Day from HELENA VALLEY, MT! Interestingly, wish I,could,get to Australia for a visit, etc… Media stuff and News is a lot of DRAMA…..
He feels like a fellow aussie hey! even his humour makes me laugh in the same way a lot of our country folks talk haha accent assides obviously
@@frazerbrennan9245 Definitely a cold snack worthy fella. That's his influence on me. Beer thoughts have turned into cold snacks & wobble pops. After 50yrs of using "amber fluid". He's changed me forever. Even the missus looks funny at me now, the more that Dereks' influence creeps in. lol
@@greenhouse3505 Love it mate!
Thank you for taking us along this beautiful journey Derek. Without your hard work, know-how, and humor we wouldn't witness Independence singing the anthem of our soul
You sir are one amazing person, independence is a badass ride, and not gonna lie, teared up a lil bit watching the end with the anthem playing and the tire smoke, that right there is American, and thank you!
My first car in highschool was a 72 Chevelle Malibu. She was baby blue and was a 4 door turned into a SS clone. My dad and I restored her. We yanked out the 307 and put in a 383. So many great memories.
Freaking epic build video!!!!
Kevin I saw you on the live stream helping Derek out just before it was his turn at the burnout pad. I saw you reach down and fiddle with something on the engine and it finally started. I am assuming whatever it was caused the car to die during the burnout? What was it? You always seem to be the guy helping people at the last minute and that is awesome! Congrats on your big 500 win.
@@SlipFitGarage I unplugged the TPS sensor to reset it before his burnout. We had it running great back in the pits, then it did something weird when we went to crank it before his burnout attempt. During the burnout, it popped the fuse that controls the fuel pump and ECU. Couple of small little fixes and it should be a consistent ripper!
@@KSRPerformanceFabrication That's cool. I figured it was something simple. Thanks for the reply, Kevin
Gotta love it pure awesome with former owner Derek straight sends it right always 👍👍👍😎🤙
Never underestimate the power of a sense of humor, hard work, and a little creativity.
Hope in a rattle can. Thank you to you and your family from a bunch of people you’ll never know.
What you do matters.
From a fellow humble Minnesotan like yourself VGG and a recently discharged military veteran this has to be the best car build series on
RUclips/anywhere🙏🏻🇺🇸 I hope this RUclips channel goes places thank you!
Chin chin..
What a beautiful piano rendition of the Star Spangled Banner - brought a tear to my eye - and I'm an Australian! :) Love your work Derek.
Damn it! You made a grown ass man shed a tear.
It's not a tear. It's your body leaking out freedom juice.
I want that on a bumper sticker!!!
Probably the best thing I’ve ever watched... this should be a tv series
It is a TV series. ;)
The last minute brought a tear to my eye. No joke. Well done Derek!!!
I'm not gonna lie, that brought a tear to this feller's eye! God bless America!
A feller isn't even American but he sure held his noggin cover to his chest and shed a freedom tear or three at this one. What a story. Best channel there is and no truer a Gentleman. Thank you so much for what you do. We've laughed, cried and been genuinely entertained. When a guy can escape his health & his troubles and remember there's real good out there it's surely a damn great day! Happiness - engaged ♥ 🤍 💙
That cut together at the end was enough to make a grown man cry
The ending to this video has got to be the most badass well edited and put together video I have ever watched. The national anthem playing over it just gave me chills. Awesome job Derek!!!!
I remember watching the original rescue video of Independence many moons ago, wondering what direction the build would go. Hands down this is the most incredible build I’ve ever seen. Pure patriotic awesomeness!
From a US Navy Submariner, I salute you for your love of USA!
You got youtube down there?
I am not crying.... You are... Guy needs to get a break and he sure got one.
Watching these videos is helping a guy finish his late brother's 70 Chevelle, so thank you for the best content on the interwebs!
Sst sst...here, and a sst sst sst.....bang bang bang there. . .one sst at a time...
Gets err did.
@@bobbywalter5320 Yes, sir. Just like Johnny Cash suggested ... one piece at a time.
Next to me....There is no one I know who is More Patriotic! Thank You Derek!
Seeing the highlights of how this all came together just makes a fella realize just how much work went into this thing. Quite the impressive show man, thanks for bringing us along on the ride.
People keep coming up to me and saying, why you trying to get this thing running? And you said America! That’s the SPIRIT!! Awesome job Derek! You are one talented Oggadoga!
Sitting in the barracks at Fort Benning Airborne school. Hard being away from home and I might not get to see my family until Christmas. I watch your videos everyday to make me feel better! Keep doing your thing man! Also just bought the Independence sweatshirt!
Thanks for your Service. And be sure to enjoy some Southern Comfort here in Georgia.
Appreciate your service and patronage
God bless ya Quentin. Just hang in there.
Thank you for your sacrifices. Thank you for your service to our country! God bless you, and God bless America!
Thank you for your service sir!
Appreciate your service....both...
Yours and Derek's...holding our selves together with this circle of freedom....that IS NOT FREE....BUT by the willingness of free men and women to serve and sacrifice for the other... America can stand strong.
Got my license in '75. First car was a '71 GTO. This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. A lot of laughs and a little eye leakage at the end.
Props to Jessica for putting in more significant work on the project than a bunch of us watching actually know how to do.
She is def a 120 on a 1-10 scale. hot hot hot and im not talking about physical looks
We all want a Jessica. Few of us get one though. Derek is a luck fella. And Jessica is one awesome fellette.
This whole series was amazing and that ending was just.....man it was top notch awesome.. rock on Derek. 🗽🇺🇸
Thanks
"Forgot to take the plastic off the cheese"... Most underrated line in all of VGG history. Pert'neer pissed myself...
That’s just the way it taste! With out the plastic.
It's like watching a stand-up comedian but instead of a microphone, he uses a wrench.
@@mrmagnet1970 plasticheese. Even if it was stages (maybe not) it was perfectly executed.
That introduction of the car at the end made me smile and brought a tear to my eyes 🥹🇺🇸🦅
Best 30 minutes I’ve ever had ! And I just turned 50 ! I love this country! Thank you Derek!
Well goodness, id be lying if the slow piano of The Star-Spangled Banner and the reveal of Independence didn't warm this Canadians heart. God bless you man, and let that FREEDOM RING
Danged if ya didn't bring a tear to an vets eyes. Never missed an episode on the old gal, happy as an old feller can be without meeting the maker. Love you guys, stay safe and BRING THE THUNDER.
Man that chrome air breather addy really is a significant upgrade, shows how much love you have for the ole girl.