Abandoned Cadillac gets NEW Fuel Tank + HUGE Announcement!

Mizzle fix this fuel issue once and for all! I'm going to put a new fuel tank and fuel sending unit into the 1970 Cadillac Sedan DeVille known as "betty white". Then, of course, road test (plus an announcement).
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[@ydnallah1541]

Only just finished watching the old girl getting her AC fixed…2 episodes of Betty white in one day, what a time to be alive 👌🏻😁

[@jerrysingleton4956]

Wonder if blowing out dash yet? I'm thinking mouse nest.

[@danielulz1640]

Yeah, woo hoo!

[@matthew2000tx]

Hoping you can find some center skirts or rehab the old ones. Maybe you can 3D print some? Also will you be assessing the weight reduction on the rocker panels?

[@davidredlinger876]

Hey Derek, the caddy looks great since you pulled it out of the field. I'll be dipped in need help with a 351w if you have the hours.

[@martinp.cadillackid3408]

I named her Mayo......

[@vayabroder729]

This car is looking great; it’d be worth it to fix the rust spots at the bottom of the fenders and rear skirts.

[@shabadoo24]

There's a cameo of Derek on Deboss Garage.

[@joshuafuller9898]

Agreed. It's such a cool car, and an excellent color combo. Those fender patches are hard to come by, but not impossible. He's clearly got the skills, but not the time-especially since he's now the next Freiburger-in-training.🤣

[@davidhamilton7628]

Yes FIX IT DANG

[@johndii2194]

Just maybe some white paint. So it looks better from afar.

[@archstanton9206]

1000% agree.

[@JohnDH1977]

Please, NEVER sell this car. Do a full resto even if it takes 10 years. This car so deserves it and it would be great content.

[@HowardMadea]

Absolute facts 🔥

[@danvetor1365]

Betty may not be finished but just imagine if the old owner saw her even now. What a transformation!

[@Torsee]

They’d probably want it back!

[@smartprocesssolutions748]

I sold my 90 Cadillac Brougham back to the original owner he wanted it back so bad. He got it back like new and didn’t recognize his own car the day he picked it up. Couldn’t believe the transformation for being a former barn car.

[@Torsee]

Great story! Cars stir memories. Imagine a reunion of sorts.

[@brianzaborowski2724]

@@Torsee Previous owner doesn't deserve the chance to have it back! Had it not been for Derek, that thing would've rotted into it's permanent grave where he found it. He should keep it and make it the new VGG family truckster!

[@Torsee]

@@brianzaborowski2724 Watch more of his videos. Hey has done just that!

[@caroled5734]

Loved old Buick’s Cadillacs and Lincoln’s. They were such beautiful boats and I had them all. Enjoy it to the fullest.

[@Chris_Troxler]

Everything above plus Oldsmobile for me.

[@paveantelic7876]

buick's what?

[@andrewmeadows2596]

There cars not boats.

[@mikebarnes8908]

It's still pretty amazing the car is in that good of shape after laying on the ground all that time. Thank you GUY for saving her!

[@AJ-jj9fc]

Can we all just acknowledge how awesome it was to get some drone footage! Especially the trailing shot!

[@CJrun]

Absolutely, and bear in mind Bieri was driving. I think Bradley or Jessica must have been flying that.

[@thegreatgazoo200]

If anyone out there is not hip to this channel, get hip to it!!! This is one of the best channels on KZbin, period!!! Love you and your family Derek!!

[@brandonzilka1274]

I love old Caddy's from this era, so glad that you decided to restorilate on ol' Betty White here a bit while respecting the beauty of her originality and charm. Even happier to see your boys helping a feller out and learning from you. I can't help but wonder what Billy Ray Cyrus is doing today???

[@timsharkey1993]

Your original rescue of Betty was the very first VGG video I saw. It’s been great to follow her progress.

[@martinp.cadillackid3408]

You tube knows what we like.......

[@spiralinglight]

Same

[@bdog1323]

These videos of Derek and his "adventures" were sorely needed like when we needed Bob Ross on PBS back in the day, or heck, even now.

[@hoost3056]

You cant go wrong with Bob Ross........Fro Power plus oil painting = pure success👍

[@brians48now]

Funny you say that. Bob Ross videos are still drawing a pretty big following on Twitch.

[@winnerscreed6767]

Bob Ross has a KZbin channel, all original episodes plus some new stuff

[@brians48now]

@@winnerscreed6767 Who is painting the new stuff?

[@winnerscreed6767]

@@brians48now , don't know I didn't watch them

[@shelleyking8450]

Betty is the perfect road-going living room for that power tour trip. Enjoy the road, can't wait for updates from the trip.

[@jayjenkins4721]

Bringing Betty back to life out in the field was one of my favorite videos and it's where I really gained a ton of respect for what you do. Not many folks would have been willing to crawl around in the mud to drive her out of there. Awesome to see you put that much love into her too. She's a beute!

[@roberthoffhines5419]

Me too, that was my first VGG ep. Caught a link off a FB group page for old Caddies. I haven't been the same since. (but better)

[@bigroy8810]

Same here,guilty 😬 as charged 😁.We bought our daughter a Cadillac like Betty, same year and everything, but it's black.She's just 17 yrs old and she enjoys driving it around town.

[@habsom1406]

@@roberthoffhines5419 That was my first VGG ep. too, been watching ever since and really enjoying the journey.

[@brianzaborowski2724]

Wait til you watch the series about the old blown Monte he turned into a stock car tribute! Him, his brother & buddy put many hours into that. I stayed up all night long binging on that build the other night. I love this channel!

[@MaximusGaming]

So glad to see that you’re putting the time and attention to this old girl, these big Caddy land yachts are a joy to drive and still turn heads.

[@johnfranklin5277]

Absolutely, you should see the looks my 58 cadillac gets when cruising around town!! Sitting at the red-light. Surrounded by cars that look like they are from the future...oh wait, they are, like 60 plus years in the future...😊

[@shabadoo24]

I used to love going for drives in my uncle's 75 Cadillac. The 500 cube that was in it, crapped out. In went a 472 from a 69 Cadillac Hearse.

[@4671Michael]

Derek, my dad worked in a used car garage, in the 1950s. He used a trick on the white walls that always worked beyond belief. You already use the blue SOS Pads... Now soap-up the white walls, off the car. Then put the wheels in the sunshine for several hours (with the soap on the white walls). Then wash off the soap - you won't believe how good they look!! Thanks for your tips and tricks.

[@rustyrodgarage2686]

Pretty cool seeing your kiddos learning valuable skills from their pop.

[@justinmiller8103]

I'm not sure how many people got the "I wonder if he's still selling VCRs at Walmart" comment, but I got a legit chuckle out of it.

[@trubass75]

That was in Arkansas. Good song

[@johnwilliams2427]

I had already made my Walmart comment when he said that...yep it was funny. Wonder how many get the reference too

[@therealRustyShackleford]

Welp...now THAT song is stuck in my head ALLLL DAY!!! Thanks..... Not really....

[@rexdebruin4508]

“Think I’m on a roll here in Little Rock. I’m solid as a stone baby wait and see…”

[@riverflyswatter]

Alright I’ll bite………….what’s the reference to. Maybe it’s because Ive been out of the country for 20 yrs.

[@garywilser7802]

That Caddy is looking real nice ! Some patch panels behind the front wheels and you’re ready for Pebble Beach !

[@ASH.......................1976]

I was going to say the same thing about patch panels 😊👍

[@died4us590]

The rust just makes her look bad, because your eye goes right to it. I would love to see her patched up.

[@ASH.......................1976]

@@died4us590 I know what you mean ,it's the first thing I see every time ,I hope he sorts it out

[@ASH.......................1976]

@@aliceshaw8265 yeah , definitely 👍

[@sandyadams9446]

@@crewboy23 not the same.

[@josiahkierstead1499]

I love how a guy talks about his car horror stories, they make a guys laugh and then laugh some more. The car is amazing, that rust in the fenders on bothers sides could use some work.

[@markbrown6236]

That's weight savings.

[@frozenqueen3263]

My husband has been watching you for ages, and i happened to watch one with him, and im hooked, you are absolutely 💯 hilarious which is so much better than all the other boring car guys on you tube..

[@325xitgrocgetter]

The problem with getting back to back VGG videos is it's preventing me from doing my chores and projects because I have to watch these first! Love the Caddie...the recovery from the field in 2020 was one of the first VGG videos I watched...when I was waiting on charging a dead battery on an car I was bringing out of winter storage...been hooked ever since.

[@mcdlt8414]

A guy sure is happy with all the Cadillac content. Probably one of my favorites in your fleet. Best of luck on Power Tour!

[@xprettylightsx]

Wonderful channel, Used to be a hidden gem, I’m so happy for his channel growth and success

[@RV-mh7ql]

I subscribed this Chanel in the moment that this Cadillac was rescued. Gives me great satisfaction to see this magnificent car recovering the lost glory, Living in Europe where these cars are rare to non existent, it makes my day when there's a new update video, keep up the good work!

[@L0vehunter]

I hope you will keep this adorable yacht on wheels for your family 😏😎👍Such a beautiful car, why they don't make anymore like this.

[@paullagerquist4964]

Yes please keep this one it is a beautiful Cadillac

[@user-uk5bx1kz2k]

it'll cost a fortune and drink gas as a whale, don't forget CO2 also... No, they are not going back to produce them

[@GIGABACHI]

Crash Standards and Fuel Economy. Then LAWYERS...🙄🤮💀👎

[@keon5779]

@@GIGABACHI Yeah, fuck safety and the environment 🙄

[@baileyharrison1030]

@@user-uk5bx1kz2k You could keep the rest of the car and use a more modern efficient engine with the same power and torque characteristics.

[@lowest.tier.garage]

Love this car and I'm glad a lot of other people feel the same way. Good luck!

[@southernoklahomamopars6726]

Nice 71 Plymouth

[@gripperb52]

I have truly enjoyed the whole rescue of this car . One of my favorite vehicles of all time.

[@williamm3820]

This car was the one which got me tuned in and hooked on VGG. Lovely car and can't wait to see those front panels patched :) Keep up the great work and thanks for all you do

[@David-fm6go]

I think it was my first vgg video also.

[@moondawg3693]

@@David-fm6go Ditto ! Ahhhh... didn't we go through this before ? LOL

[@MrMarker0001]

Yeah, me too. The Cadillac revival in the field was my first VGG video and have been subscribed ever since

[@shepshepherd]

Such a great car. It's come a heck of a long way since you dragged it out of that swamp.

[@hatchetmaggot515]

My childhood best friends Father, had a rig very similar to that ol girl. Loved that man, Rest in peace Earl ❤️❤️❤️

[@notoriousautosports0]

Mr. Clean Magic erasers work wonders on white wall tires. Loving the revival process of this classic boat! Keep it up

[@CJrun]

Maybe, but from what I saw, I would have gone straight to SOS pads. Bradley had his system, starting with Purple, but Bieri even mentioned going to steel wool. Obviously a time-crunch. Betty has to hit the road!

[@axo9043]

"Betty White" is a gorgeous machine. Worthy of keeper supreme and wrenching for as long as possible. Tribute to Betty White herself. May she R.I.P.

[@kenleppek]

That'll be a great power tour car. Can't ask for a smoother more comfortable ride for all those miles.

[@alanm2842]

i just wonder how many gallons to a mile that will get

[@kenleppek]

@@alanm2842 I think that one is better measured in smiles per gallon.

[@gregferguson9987]

I had a 71 with the 472 got 10 mpg

[@kenleppek]

@@gregferguson9987 not too bad considering I had an 81 Continental with a TBI 302 that only got like 11 or 12

[@gregferguson9987]

@@kenleppek now if ya put your foot into it you could watch fuel gage move and ya got maybe 4!!

[@roger4375]

All good stuff here. While the Caddy isn’t back to her former glory, she is a Glorious gal, just like the real Betty White. Well done!

[@Portuguese-linguica]

Love me some Betty white . She's very funny .

[@firebythewater4477]

"Said it like I've been there before!" Your comedic choices and placement make this channel Numero Uno in my encyclopedia!!!

[@canyoudigit8245]

The best thing about what you do is what you're teaching those boys, and that's one heck of a video library for them to relive thesememories in years to come!! Top job!! From one spanner mangler to another, keep up the good work..

[@stoneyswolf]

My grandfather had one of these when I was a little kid. I loved all the chrome buttons and switches it's the thing I remember the most.

[@whizzo55]

Love those old Caddy's! That's all Dad would buy when I was growing up in the 50's and 60's. He had a '59, '61 and last was '65, all Coupe de Ville's. his last car was a new '76 Caprice 2 door. It was a boat too. He passed in '81. Great memories!

[@kennysherrill6542]

Watch to the end, it was this car recovery video that got me hooked and I subscribed. You've brought her a long way and I hope you all have fun and enjoy. 👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸❤

[@bishopofrustyiron3101]

Great job swapping out the fuel bank on this old rig. Man she is really looking nice, the love gives her a glow! Awesome job and getting the kiddos involved too, that builds those long term great memories!

[@frankshimkets5000]

Always helps to have the right tools and equipment, especially a correctly calibrated arm scale! 👍👍

[@Westcoastgs]

Haha, ya he's a character for sure... meant in the best of ways

[@tomdixon1213]

Derek, Comet, Ajax or Barkeeper’s Friend will get those white walls clean. I come from the 1970’s and there were still some white walls around. I have learned a lot from you on these episodes covering Bentley’s future drive to high school car.

[@brutalbasspro]

100%! My grandpa would use Ajax on his old cars, and the blue soapy sos pads when they're really bad

[@shabadoo24]

I've used Spray Nine cleaner and a scrub brush, dunk the brush in water and scrub. SOS pads work great. Spray Nine is similar to Super Clean..

[@keevinjohnson336]

Formula 88 works wonders

[@leed7951]

Nowadays we got dem Mr. CLEAN white cubes. Work pretty gooder as well

[@chrisandrews6895]

Bleach with water works great too.

[@RanceCosta]

the kid buffed half that tire to perfection while you were babbling in the intro bruv. youre doin it right my man

[@mikedrapeau2794]

Had to watch Betty white again cause a fella was pretty sad to hear about the other Betty passing. Rest easy Betty and thank you for the 99 years you gave us.

[@dozerman53111]

Glad to see Betty Getting into road ready again. I know she missed it. Great series. Stay healthy. !!

[@purdyfuntimes923]

Watching you work on cars is fun! I appreciate every video you put out!

[@douglefever7807]

Love the new drone footage! Always the highlight of my week when I see a new VGG video waiting for a feller to watch. The best auto interest channel on the tube!

[@DaveHiggoHiggins]

Awesome that Betty White is getting the love. What a car. Awesome to see the small humans doin it with ya. Also appreciate the new drone shots. Be well!

[@Intimidator82]

Great car for the boys! They can be a mile down the road and you'll still see them cause it's almost 2 states long

[@stevoschannel4127]

I vote for fixing that body rust…shes a keeper for a guy with, dunno say three boys?

[@coreypruka5501]

Derek is a national treasure. A feller, or fellette, can hook his peepers on these videos multiple times and still be entertained and edgemakated at the same time.

[@brunowilimek2046]

Back in the day when these were common, there were special wheel weights specifically for Cadillacs to allow the wheel covers to fit flush. They may still be available somewhere. Then you could balance the wheels correctly.

[@PaulyOutdoors]

A fella was brought down to his knees with that drone footage. Loving the Betty White series Derek!

[@gokartracers]

Classic ride tri white was top of the line. love to see it back on the road.

[@earlcornelius5001]

I've been watching everyone of your videos for the past two months, anything from two, three years ago till this. This is the last one I think... Awesome purchase for one. Two I've dug out vehicles from fields in snow and ice from sitting years and the floors were still great as well. You sir are top dog! I follow you on FB and Instagram and I'm also a subscriber now! Thank you for your videos!!!! I've been doing kinda what you do for about 11 years now... And I'm 25 lol.... First car I bought with my own money at age 14. Anyway though, big insperation! I took your advise to buff out my latest rusty projects paint. Gotta do it again though. Awesome work guy!

[@mikerose7865]

That is great news, Derek! Can't wait to see the videos from the ol' Power Tour! Betty White is such a majestic cruiser, perfect for the tour. My only regret? The tour doesn't come to Nashville.......dang it!!! Hopefully it will happen someday, it's all good!!

[@dylanbroussard4418]

Perfect content this sunday mornin Derek! Appreciate it!

[@normenderle550]

I second this comment!

[@braxtonnelson7422]

Man, if you put out a video a day, it would almost be enough to keep me happy! Great to see you continuing to restore "betty white"... reminds me of my grandmother's '72 Coupe de Ville (blue with white vinyl top and white interior). Come to think of it, my grandmother reminded me of Betty White, too! Kudos to Bailey out helping Dad on this one!

[@Gold3nOwlz]

Love the drone shots. Also Betty is my fav build well besides the quad cab which we need more of lol

[@richardfeibel3154]

THE BEST THING GOING ON HERE IS HIS YOUNG SON WORKING WITH HIS DAD . NOTHING ELSE MATTERS . THIS IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT.NOTHING THAT VICE GRIP DOES TO GET THESE BEAUTIES DRIVING AGAIN MEANS AS MUCH AS HIS SON HELPING DAD. CONGRATULATIONS FOR BEING A DAD AND SON TEAM.

[@ruldadsly]

Was just watching the last video and then got notified that this one dropped. Yep. Perfect.

[@aronf6725]

Well I’ll be dipped another VGG video. Awesome. Love the Cadillac this car was how I found your channel just browsing the KZbin. Loved the channel since

[@sandyadams9446]

Exactly,,Me also, and 68 other viewers... WOW,, Look at that. And Rising. Yes.

[@MRBODARVILE]

Hey Derek all your Canadian viewers are mighty proud of you .. Actually I do believe your Canadian viewers are Dipped.. You made the conversion from gallons to liters for all your Canadian viewers Man you went out of your way when you was so busy trying to get that gas tank tank out and in and you stopped and did the conversion for us ..Wow .. .When you visit Canada for sure we goona give you the Gold key to the whole country ..

[@richardwarfield7386]

Great finish and great future for Betty White - one of my favorite revivals. Derek you are in fine form today !

[@sirilence2529]

Man love these deeper revival vidyas. Keep them coming Derek also lookin forward to seeing you on motortrend saw the commercial the other day

[@paulvinoski8023]

I'm not a mechanic, I'm an IT guy... But you speak my language: "goofballish.". Love it. Keep up the great work!

[@mbritton1984]

Lookin' forward to seeing you and Betty on the tour!

[@mike18421]

Love the channel! I watch every episode. Love that your taking it on power tour! Please fix those lower front fenders!! That Caddy deserves it! :-)

[@njh4473]

I loved the old Cadillac’s and Lincoln’s, it’s a time long gone but great memories. Keep the Cadillac it’s a beauty. Stay safe and keep the videos coming.

[@dadoodadaa6282]

Been dealing with the corona last week and into this week, watching you is keeping me sane!!! God bless you 🚜

[@erwinschmidt7265]

Derek - Loved your choice of name for the ole Caddy of "Betty White"! We always name our vehicles so don't stomp the action assimilator to the floor every time it may stumble. Had a 1998 Windstar and named him Whitey Ford, after the famous NY Yankee Pitcher. No-frickin-body gonna tell a man what or what not he can name his car I always say!!!

[@ntsakomabasa5018]

Huge fan from S.A👊🏾🇿🇦

[@johanbrand8601]

Same here brother

[@buick4622]

Looking good. Glad to see the little ones helping out!

[@joshuasalvage4717]

I'm happy to see y'all doing this as a family oriented build. I hope to take my children on power tour some day or at least my son and I in my 56 Chevy truck

[@KC-vg6yq]

Fix those rotted corners, she's worth it! Love the channel as always!

[@pissbridge]

Glad to see the caddy being taken care of and glad to hear y'all are taken it on the power tour!!!!

[@FACELOWNER]

Hi, top tip for the white walls, use white spirit, brings them up like new, go easy though don't wipe all the white off.!!

[@Jo_Wardy]

Nice every part getting fixed makes her look so much better. She would be a great Family car. Heaps of room and good for shopping.

[@typingnow1742]

These cars had dignity, class and style. They made you feel special, presidential, gliding down the road (you just don’t feel bumps in those cars). Love old Cadillacs. My grandfather had a 1966 Cadillac Calais and riding in that land yacht as a kid was just so magical.

[@mikkelwynkoop1014]

2 videos for my Sunday!! This one took me back to my single digit years. Every Saturday my dad and I would wash the cars and my main job was cleaning the white walls with a brillo pad. He would throw on some CCR and off we go. Then we would go get lunch together. Good memory's!! Safe travels to you and your family.......

[@MrJoeydrms]

Man ! Two White Cadillac videos in two consecutive days ! Thank you - your humor and this car is just the best combo. Can’t you snip in a little body patch before you put her away again ?

[@holgerwittmann6376]

YES! Finally its going for the Hot Rod Power Tour! Great Job!

[@jeffreyzimmerman2553]

Love the country music puns! Now I have Little Rock stuck in my head, thanks Derek😂

[@viewfromtheroad2656]

S O S pads are the best for bringing white walls back to sparkling bright!

[@chadvalliere8697]

Stainless exhaust tips too

[@seth4567]

loving the lots of videos the past few days !

[@AzBigD]

You definitely make a guy chuckle and giggle once or twice in every vid👍👍

[@darinsitko998]

After following along during sick wk. and not seeing auto rejuvenations for a spell, kind of forgot what a great laugh I get from your humor & antics. I did the right thing and started watching this one whilst eating dinner. Great entertainment Derek!

[@RoadGlider505]

Wheel covers usually fit over wheel weights.

[@eagle7267]

Not on a Caddy, they had specific weights. The rim clip is longer and hugs the rim so the lead is inboard of the hubcaps fingers.

[@barryjamison4694]

We had a 72 coupe deville when I was a kid. Loved that car. Betty reminds me of it. Enjoyed the show -

[@jeremyfdavies]

Great to see that Betty White back on the road again! such a gorgeous car.

[@valtito9297]

i love how you fixalate those happy cars.blessings. you make them smile!

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

That lovely lady is getting quite the treatment. I really dig it

[@bjolson96]

14:40 love the Tim the Toolman Taylor grunts! Now a fellas gotta to watch that masterpiece again

[@PastorwithoutaPulpit]

What an awesome old "Land Yacht", hope y'all have a safe and fun time with her in your travels...

[@francisschmidt9683]

I just love watching you work on this beauty. Keep it, fix the courter panels and you have a new car

[@kirk467]

Glad you told me about Vise-grip lodge, I was hoping to see more about the tractor! Thanks Derek “little human” lol 😂

[@briano32]

Love the back to back content. Caddy looks great.

[@mkbarber65]

Great videos Derek and I really appreciate seeing you work with your boys. They will always have those memories of ‘working with Dad on the revivals’. You are teaching skills that are sadly lacking for today’s youth. Thanks for the great content.

[@johncooper9976]

Please take us with you on the Tour. I am calling it now, you are not going to have a problem on the PT with the Cadillac. This will show how good Cadillac really is. Wish you could have put a patch in the lower fenders.

[@unclejustin7267]

Great job. My dad was a Mechanic when I was growing up and I remember cruising in these beasts. So smooth and so much leg room. My OCD can't get over those rust holes though. I would just take some sheet metal cut to size zeus them in and hit with some paint as a temporary fix until a proper restoration could be done.

[@shabadoo24]

I agree 100%. Tack weld a piece of body metal over the holes and spray some white over it.. For the soft trans fluid pan and base pan, put fiberglass filler over it until he comes across new pans