ABANDONED Chevelle Will It RUN AND DRIVE 600 Miles Home?

I bought this Chevrolet Chevelle site unseen and attempt to drive it 600+ miles home after being off the road for 30 years. After selling my 1970 and 1971 Chevelle's the past few months, well I just needed another one. They're not as popular right now as the Challenger, Charger, Mustang, or apparently even the Opel GT. But, I really like the history of the car. The body lines, style, and room. So, I bought this abandoned 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu with no title, site unseen that was just left to rot. The car is trashed, worse than stated in the ad, and certainly not roadworthy when I show up. From what I can tell it hasn't been on the road for 30 years. But, that doesn't stop me from attempting a 600-mile drive back home. Think it will start? Or better yet, think it will actually run good enough to drive itself from the grave? Watch and find out! PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! There are plenty more revivals coming this summer!
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[@richardfarabaugh7604]

So I’ve very recently got hooked on a guy’s channel and I’ve come to the obvious conclusion that what we are all witnessing is literally a genius level master mechanic at work. I just can’t help but to be impressed that a guy can take a vehicle that most normal folks wouldn’t even consider attempting to get to running again and before you know it he’s off on a 600 mile ride home with the thing. Also to top it off he has managed to invent an entirely new dialect of the English language.

[@ChefBoyarDEEZ]

That's why it's good to have a mechanic friend. We are passionate about cars, and getting dirty fixing cars is the equivalent of making love to someone you love. Sure it ain't always fun and sometimes you might not feel like doing it but you never regret it.

[@justinhodgson8764]

Well said

[@tbrewska69]

"..and that's fine.."

[@jazztheking]

These fellers on the tubes are better than the 100% "master techs"

[@iketurner1124]

New dialect??? You never heard anyone speak this way?

[@heathers1967]

My husband sent that carb! He's SUPER STOKED it went on the INDEPENDANCE CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ViceGripGarage]

awesome! Tell him THANK YOU again!

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

Dang nice of a guy to sent some good parts to another guy. Heroes don't always wear capes. I heard that somewhere.

[@PimpedPrevia]

Nice fella!! 10 thumbs up

[@tiny180]

Well thank God he sent it's the only part that gave him a chance lol much respect to your hubby lol from one car guy to another thanks for helping him out

[@chuckwhitson654]

That was awesome tell hubby thanks from a fan in Tennessee

[@thisisduncan917]

Dippers! I love this guys laidback attitude and corny dad phrases. He lets us believe he’s clueless but secretly he’s an expert auto whisperer .

[@wikkedpicket3333]

Third video into this guy, and I’m so addicted it’s almost unfair. Multiple layers of awesome hilarity and I find myself half-hazardly learning things in between crying my eyes out from laughter. This man is a genius.

[@govetter]

I Am always Sparkolating!

[@Slazlo-Brovnik]

As I am German, my english not that good. So I tuned in here to learn some technical terms. I got so far: "Power barn", "Sparkelator", "Fire Hose", "Lightning Whirler", "Needle-n-Float-Adjuster" ... I am learning a lot of valuable stuff here.

[@ViceGripGarage]

learnin up the right way! Thanks for joinin

[@ksweet1995]

Don’t forget to say “I don’t knoooow.”

[@stephaniestanchfield4129]

😂😁

[@kenheisner288]

Amish slang terms he hangs with the Pennsylvania Dutch group on Saturday nights

[@philwiddifield6394]

Doing just fine sir.

[@Jhorst442]

They only made so many old cars, and if people don't start fixing basket cases, we'll run out. Save them all.

[@wreckerjonny6144]

Now that people are loosing their jobs or have lost their jobs due to this virus crap . They've been dumping project cars some as parts cars and some that need some work . I mean cheap. They went from Barrett Jackson price to somewhat affordable. But yes some are in the scrap yards and local pick n pulls.

[@adamwillick6878]

wrecker Jonny I just scooped a 80% finished restoration project on a 63 Falcon for 5000 Canadian pesos, fully rotisserie job and everything, a month ago it would have been listed for 10k

[@davidgriffith7756]

This is great advice and i include the funny little forign cars to , you know , the ones we used to laugh at because they weren't a GTO or Chevell or Camaro or some other work of art made of muscle . i have an 87 Honda civic station wagon. They called it a wagovan , i call it puddles simply because its my little puddle jumper but its still a sweet little car and i am going to be driving it from Oregon tto international falls Minnesota in almost true Derek fashion , im gonna do the rite thing and make sure the oil gets changed and most of the other fluids checked. Then baby it home

[@kevintucker3354]

David Griffith David, you should go look at the KZbin channel Boosted Boiz. The youngsters build and tune hot rod Honda’s including and old 80s wagovan! The thing is all wheel drive and about 700 horsepower out of a 2.4 liter Honda engine!

[@ViceGripGarage]

we agree, 100%. The whole reason this channel was started and is alive!

[@davechappell3394]

It’s very rare that you get to witness the birth of a legend. I am just floored that you gave us the opportunity to witness it. As funny as this was I’ll tell you this. No other iconic car screams “‘Merica!” More than this one. Thank you Derek for letting us tag along on this journey.

[@lukedavey7693]

After many years, this is still one of your best. And the birth of a legend. Thanks.

[@MrChristoph0r]

Immediately subbed on personality alone.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Wow, thanks man!

[@MrChristoph0r]

Vice Grip Garage No thank you for making me laugh my ass off, and saving the Chevelles that have seen better days! You are a modern Red Green show.

[@jaydenkearns]

Me too💯

[@Karmy.]

Dude oozes sarcasm

[@braaap7568]

Hard to tell when he is sarcastic, but funny

[@QuinnRickersonTV]

"I dont mind wrapping myself around a telephone at high speeds.... But if this comes apart on the interstate and hurt other people. I dont know." I felt that

[@ViceGripGarage]

🖤💛🦅

[@andytaylor1588]

It gets a guy right in the duck tape drawer! Now it is in the deluxe non-closing position, which is great...

[@evanderosborne4531]

Much appreciated.

[@Jupitermustangmike]

Chicken licken told turkey lurkey this n that also/ but the sky is still there and the guy can out drive any crybaby yuppy

[@craigcampbell8560]

How could Derek have known what an absolute icon this car would become, or that it would be as universally loved like it is? It's fitting that a clapped out, severely weight reduced, CHEVELLE of all things that was SO rough it really had no business being saved would strike a nerve with SO many people the way it has, including Derek? While the Independence does have a great history and arguably the coolest paint job EVER, there has to be something more to this car that is the reason why SO many of us feel emotionally attached to this car. Thank you for saving SO many old cars over the years Derek, especially THIS car. What's left of this Chevelle needs to exist forever.

[@mattandcars6495]

😊😊😊😢p

[@johnrickles3378]

In my neck of the woods this cars actually in good condition for the age

[@freespeachrulez]

This guy's videos are pretty much the only ones I watch full length because every minute is pure comedy gold. It's got a red green vibe with a splash of crazy. Love it.

[@andrewatv2724]

Love rewatching this video favorite quote is “Everyone’s got there special tools in their toolbox but if you don’t got 10 feet of fuel line you need to do a self evaluation in life” 😂

[@johnp.schwantesjr.1371]

I take a whole bucket of fuel lines and vacuum hoses, with plenty of clamps and zip ties. @ gas cans and a new battery and at least one drain pan. I never change the plugs unless I need to clean them. always check the brake and all the fluid levels. I'd used the air filter rig in the trunk with a new filter. Was nicee the fuel tank wasn't too badly gummed up.

[@richardfarabaugh7604]

Yeah Andrew that was my favorite moment of the video. Lol

[@kyleburrington2520]

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[@kyleburrington2520]

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[@razbodian555]

"Everyone's got their special tools in their toolbox but if you don't got ten feet of fuel line you need to do a self evaluation of your life. "

[@mikealbright4050]

I've been a tech for 40 years and i stumbled on your video , and have laughed till I CRIED YOUR WORDAGE IS FANTASTIC , the pg rated vocabulary , and your tech knowledge is very very enjoyable to watch , KEEP IT CLEAN AND KEEP IT UP

[@ThickFILA79]

a guys not lying 🤣🤟🏻

[@tylerpripps4969]

Agreed! I love watching Derek with my kiddos without worrying. My son's even picked up on his vernacular.

[@Not_A_Cat]

Just had to replace on the chargen whirler on my miata, sparkolaters, lighting hoses and new digiccal lighting boxes or "coil pack."

[@hugovandyk3845]

My goodness guy can make a car person laugh XD the carbies got me though "Expertly blocked off might have worked on this one myself before I don know" talk about laugh out loud, I was bellowing

[@jameshoward2385]

Pp

[@thor1911.]

When a fellas really stressed out from a hard day at work I have over 300 channels at my disposal i find myself always turning to KZbin and watching your show. In today's crazy world you're the only program on that a guy or gal could sit down and watch with Jesus and not be ashamed. PS thank you Derek and family for all your hard work

[@Pushrod_Criff]

I love seeing the origin of the independence chevelle. I’ve watched this a bunch of times, and it’s still great every time!!

[@CBRHurricane6]

Try it through some sort of av system or ln my case I did a Bluetooth link through my trucks Bluetooth radio. This one, like the beast 80s drag chevelle. They literally vibrate the cab and mirrors 😂

[@CaptainLongbeardTuds]

I appreciate that he actually got out at the end, opened the garage, and set up the camera just to catch him pulling in. I know he must have been exhausted. thumbs up for respect my dude

[@bgee461]

Heck yeah, such a small detail, but really sets this gentleman apart from the rest

[@kingdiamondbanger]

A Guy does what a Guy has to do. 😉

[@theonemodifier]

@@kingdiamondbanger Yes, me too, and he pulled over a mile away from home for an update. A lot of work alone in just the video camera setup and editing, and he uses a professional lavalier microphone for great audio.

[@mrtechpat]

Maybe his wife Jessica set it up for him

[@traviskingston4743]

Guy's got real dedication

[@jeremymalmstead5336]

A guy really loves these movie length episodes during this quarantine mess. Lots of fun to watch thanks!

[@ViceGripGarage]

thanks jeremy

[@gshock3092]

Just remember we're all in this shit together!

[@0Heeroyuy01]

A guy really loves these movie length episodes even without the quarantine mess

[@cumminsman4670]

👍👍👍

[@jeremyvargas3921]

Jeremy Malmstead I agree

[@justinzippo7772]

The fact he puts himself in these positions with like 1 vice grip is incredible

[@og-greenmachine8623]

*Self Confidence🇺🇸

[@tylerbryan8617]

Going back 3 years later to re watch the build. Love this car and build.

[@paulog8813]

I can only imagine the amount of complains the front desk received.

[@ViceGripGarage]

17 total 🤣🤣✔

[@psygn0sis]

37:27 The guy in the window was like, "Yes, he's finally leaving...... GOD DAMN IT!!"

[@andrewstevenson5155]

@@psygn0sis lmao

[@ddd228]

@@andrewstevenson5155 "Hey ,is that guy OUT,yet?"

[@Wolfhound.]

@@ViceGripGarage must be 18 hotel rooms lol

[@donaldmaclean1872]

When he first walked up to the Chevelle I pictured this old beast doing a wicked burnout on the 4th of July,Budweiser in hand,sweet home Alabama blasting through the 8 track with bottle rockets and fire crackers going off,Merica!!!

[@joshshelby7322]

Guy with a mullet gold chain wife beater and merica flag sunglasses holding the Budweiser

[@DeathracerXD]

omfg

[@tamiwu0346]

you can smell the cigarettes and hair spray from here...

[@kapiteinbier]

I've re-watched this episode at least 5 times and still find it an adventure. This really was the birth of a legend. I hope to meet in person once.

[@duwaynegratz1382]

So when a guy was putting oil in this Chevelle and slammed the foil cap, on the oil container, into the hood latch post to open it I literally slapped myself in the forehead. You are a genius sir. I called my wife into the mancave and mansplained your genius to her while replaying the video for her.

[@MarshallRC13]

The way I see it, She got you home safely, you owe her some more wrench time.

[@kennethscofield4565]

When I was watching this my girlfriend saw a few minutes of it and ask's" does this guy know what he is doing?" All I could say was....I don know!! lol.

[@ViceGripGarage]

haha

[@johnathonrambo]

Not only knows he's an expert

[@HJ-lz4dt]

My wife asked the same thing.. It's all part of the "act", which we really like. Very entertaining

[@unclefreddieDied]

dude! funny sh*t!

[@PimpedPrevia]

Well I'll be dipped! We're French can'ehdians so she doesn't understand the guy. I know for sure that she hearing me laughin'

[@colbygentry9210]

i love rewatching old videos. it’s like car guy white noise, i fall asleep listening to videos almost every night 👍🏼

[@inspectorgadget775]

Had to come back and watch this video again. This car ran a 9.73 @ 140 mph a couple of weeks ago. I bet if she could talk, she would thank you. Just awesome.

[@mikeclassing5263]

Out of 30 year hibernation and drive 600 miles she deserves some love and a new life.

[@ViceGripGarage]

I'm thinkin so too

[@Slugg-O]

Dead cold for 30 years followed by a 600 mile drive. A huge set of stones will take a man places his brain would never think of going.

[@DX_VP_JOHN]

Aman

[@shitbox7413]

Mike Classing, Testament to the good old SBC, left for dead and still gets ya home. 👍🏻

[@kavan9299]

YESSSS

[@paddycool]

I've seen so many of these videos I'm starting to talk like Derek. At dinner last night, I told my wife her steak was tougher than Dirty Harry. I may be eating alone tonight.

[@Mr.monke_222]

well atleast you didnt tell you wife her feet looked dryer than betty whites back.

[@EnzoFerenczyo]

I started doin' that two episodes in, but I'm bad for that. Been living all over the world for 61 years, so I catch accents within hours. I love the country folk way of speaking from the heart tho.

[@TheSamoanWatchman]

Im talking like him too. I choked on an m&m while i was driving and my wife got scared, and in the middle of coughing to death i said "power through it" and my wife started cracking up.

[@markwhite5304]

We are gonna do the right thing and just ignore that.

[@paullanier8280]

@@EnzoFerenczyo Hi Michael Ferenczy. Just curious if you travelled through south Louisiana? There are people who do have a language like no other.

[@teamjb8183]

I drove by this car a few years ago. It was sitting in a field in Bloomington, Indiana. I wanted to stop and look at it, but I was working and didn't have time that day. I am so glad to see that you kept the patriotic paint scheme and the work you have done on this car is amazing. I love your channel and I've learned a lot from you. Thank you for sharing.

[@Northerncalwolf]

I just watched this episode *again* after watching the final burnout at the freedom factory. Great circle closure. Round as a flat dry rotted cracked tire, but you brought it full circle - just like the donughts in the burnout pit there. Now time to make some more circles with her, bring her on tours around the U.S. I'm waiting to see her in California. Great videos Derek,Mrs Derek & the little Dereks. Thank you for the years of enjoyment.

[@countryboy44555]

Your dry sense of humor kills me. I subbed as soon as you went through the checklist on how to get an old V8 running. Great stuff.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you!

[@countryboy44555]

@@ViceGripGarage A guy couldn't help showing your channel to his friends. Figured I'd do the right thing.

[@cosmicraysshotsintothelight]

I liked his description of the car's 'race' features and modifications. At the beginning and the end. And the "firing on six... seven... six... cylinders." Hilarious. But also true. He should do drive up comedy. Since stand up is likely gonna take a seat in front of a laptop for a while.

[@kokxluke7063]

What is a wet sense of humor

[@williamreininger7546]

Lightning hoses = subscribe

[@stephenperry7887]

17 minutes in, "spark plug's got oil on it and running rich, so we're just gonna put that back in there and pretend we didn't look at it" you sir, earned my clicking of the subscribe button

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you Stephen, appreciate it!

[@trash_house_customs3928]

Sameee

[@briantruck2284]

💯🤟

[@chrisheitzmann9279]

Just rewatching this episode, for like the 20th time,right now. Love how you saved this car from the crusher and really made it into something extra special. It’s a shame that she keeps getting beat up in competition, but she would have been scrap by now anyway. Hopefully if she gets too beat up she can get like a 50% resto, just to keep her on the road.

[@theofficialdiamondlou2418]

Watched this the day it came out , and again about a year ago. Now today for nostalgic reasons. Independence may now be retired , but she lives on in Charolette . I bet that dealer never thought that car would become one of the most famous cars in the world . All because you took us with you every step of the way. Genius …

[@jacobdodson728]

When you duct taped the frame I lost it. Lol great stuff man.

[@Chris_Troxler]

Ya gotta go Gorilla Tape in for moments like theses.

[@amoebot]

Safety first!

[@spkay31]

Many years of automotive mechanic experience were demonstrated with his expert application of that duct tape!

[@m4syth]

Structural engineering at its finest... top quality.

[@TheRealXyzven]

If it's good enough for the space shuttle, it can keep the frame together. LOL

[@loganmaximus2160]

The frame fix with duck tape and a straight face is classic! "You know, just keep going til ya feel safe. ... It's already much sturdier. I can see that right away. .... Fixed."

[@matsfredsson9445]

"And don't cut corners".... LOL

[@tylerhenderson6231]

I’m so bamboozled because he touched the brakes. Edit: “these lightning hoses are dryer than Betty whites back” aged perfectly 16:05

[@meekdook4236]

The ”will it run and drive x00 miles home” are the best videos. A guy really loves them.

[@Nortron_]

“You don’t need a temp gauge” I could hear the inner zipties and bias plies coming out

[@ViceGripGarage]

you learn from the best!

[@shawnphillips4916]

@@ViceGripGarage treat it like how zip ties and bias plies treats slave lake it too for gone to save so have fun wit it in it last ride #rip71chevy

[@MP-ef6mc]

At least this guy doesn’t cuss thankfully.

[@MitigateYT]

Fuckin' MINT!

[@briang4470]

"You dont need (fill in major component)" just gotta send it and mabey give it a lil ketchup or some Cosby in a can.

[@fiberlockabatement592]

this dude is the ultimate guys guy.

[@fehlrock]

A Man's Man's

[@ThaddMcNamara]

I love what you’re doing with these rescues! And especially love the trips back home. Thank You for saving these old girls. They deserve a second chance!!! Now I have to see about getting a ‘71 back from my past!!!

[@dougporter2356]

This is my favorite KZbin channel. I rarely have the patience to sit through an entire hour long video but cannot stop watching from the trunk exploration to the triumphant sign off in his home garage. Very nice.

[@tjhanlonjr]

Man I swear to god I love this channel this dude is the funniest guy I've seen on youtube

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks man!

[@wadenorgaard9988]

You haven’t been on KZbin long have you lol

[@schooper.]

@@wadenorgaard9988 ?

[@Etx_Chris]

@@wadenorgaard9988 idk man I’ve watched hundreds of hours of KZbin and this guy has the funniest like dad humor I can say on the app. Probably the most entertaining restorer

[@MMz_5150]

I agree 100%

[@TONYTHETlGER]

These are the kind of videos that got me watching you, Derek. Can't wait

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks tony see you tonight

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Hood pins first thing to catch my eye... was hoping big block... those tires didn't stay up for "30 years"... hopefully it's an L46 350 HP 350"... which sound like a 'bad engine'... until you floor it...

[@briankoundry3401]

Tony I agree it is totally original 👍🏻

[@KevinWilliams-tn3tg]

Restore it would be a great car I like the flag paint theme

[@KevinWilliams-tn3tg]

Love the videos keep it up

[@johnobrien6052]

Watching this again on father's day, '22 and can't help but say you've come a loooonnnnggg way VGG!!!! First episode for me was when you rescued Rocky, and have been vicegripped too your channel since!!! Thanks for the diversion from "life" with your videos, for welcoming us fan's along for the ride, and being a genuine guy! Keep it rollin Derek and family, look forward to the future!!! Maybe Tom Bailey will put you in 1.0 or your next drag n drive event you've outgrown the ice cream truck, and you're ready...ok,no,no you're not ready...but heck,do it anyway!!!!(but, maybe without a trailer 😉)

[@davidbooth175]

ha watchin this on fathers day '23 ... well i'll be dipped 😄

[@markgassett5792]

Watched this episode probably over 50 times reminded me of the 2 chevelles I bought as a teenager some of my best memories comes from those 2 cars. Now the problem is watching this video so many times brain washed me I went out bought an A body frame and am building another one and I have Derek to blame I had finally gotten these cars out of my mind after all these years now here we go again and it has so far been an expensive project a project I couldn't afford but oh man what an enjoyment and an exciting time!!!

[@tombrenes2411]

An entire one man roadkill show, parts, car, and production without the 1 million dollar budget then cry to have a multimillion media business motortrend Doing it for the fans

[@ViceGripGarage]

🙏🙏🙏 thanks for watching/commenting Tom!

[@kitt7219]

Well put Tom!

[@jameswilliamsguitar]

@@ViceGripGarage awesome man God bless

[@tobiashommerich4581]

Too bad I can like this comment only once. So true!

[@kmf1392]

I came here to say the same thing. This is awesome!

[@peterday3253]

Pure continuous humor. "My brain just reminded me I'm six-hundred miles from home and this is my chariot" (proceeds to duct tape over rusted out frame rail). You are a natural entertainer, Derek. Thanks a bunch for the ride.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Peter!!

[@Wolfhound.]

he made it home looks to me the tape worked he can even upgrade it to gorilla tape if he wants

[@peterday3253]

@@Wolfhound. Gorilla tape. That's factree.

[@dfields528]

He really makes me think I can do anything on a car lol. I don’t mind getting in there and getting my hands dirty, but this guy just dives in and rolls around in the chaos. Just goes to show what unlimited knowledge looks like. Also, like a another subscriber eluded to. Learning another form of the “ENGLISH” language is a bonus!!!

[@DakarRaider]

And without cursing. I find myself under my old cars now NOT cursing when things go wrong! "Help a guy understand what is going on" is my new go-to instead of getting creative with 4-letter words. Greatest channel on KZbin, hands down.

[@aidenpeterson113]

By far my favorite channel. Love how you bring these old cars most people wouldn’t even consider taking a second look at and getting them up and back on the road. Love it.

[@shawnl8567]

"Drier than Betty White's back" made me LOL. A guy is going to borrow that one.

[@markg.2501]

Yeah..but not as dry as Betty Whites'.......(ya know)

[@jasonsaeli75]

Same here . . . Epic !

[@ATSNorthernMI]

@@markg.2501 Dont..........just dont........ a guy is eatin here

[@markg.2501]

@@ATSNorthernMI 👵👀💀

[@markg.2501]

@@jeffreymurdock8366 🙋‍♂️👍

[@jaytharp9313]

I have been a mechanic for almost 20 years and I have been in some of the most stressful situations in my life working on some jobs. I love this guy, he makes me remember how to have fun while wrenching and realize how much I have always loved doing what I do

[@Th3Mn185]

i’m 16 I want to be a mechanic and I’m about ready to start going to school for it i’m just watching it because the 71 Chevelle SS is my dream car so I want to see the journey of him rebuild this lol

[@HerculesRockefellerESQ]

After almost 20 years in the trade, I left to work at a factory repairing military armored vehicles after they're put through QA. I've been out about 5 years now, and I am actually starting to enjoy working on stuff again now. My recommendation to anyone who ENJOYS working on cars, is to not work on shit for a living. After you work on everyone's junk all day, you don't want to work on your own junk. Took me 2 years to assemble a small block Chevy, just simply because that's how long it took to build up the motivation to work on it.

[@philldog71]

@@HerculesRockefellerESQ Bro..........I Echo Dat STATEMENT! Sounds like me talking.

[@GT380man]

@@Th3Mn185 Many will tell you to learn coding. But you’re right. There’ll be so few people who know how to fettle machinery that you’ll always be in demand.

[@chrisb3989]

I select my oil using sound principles I use the cheapest….if there are more than one brand at the cheapest price I pick the tallest bottle.

[@kilodk77]

Derek, your entertainment and humor genes are very dominant and pristine. I find myself enjoying all your content, although these "Will it run and drive x miles" are clearly my favorite. Your ability to keep one hooked through the entire video is a skill VERY few posses. Thank you! Greetings from Denmark

[@benlaferriere9150]

I'd have to say.... THIS specific vehicle (independence) is what made your channel go viral!! Doing what you do...ur humorous personality and nature has always been perfect and enjoyable for everyone and all age groups.....but what I believe started after this revival and took shape for a long couple years just blew up VGG forever keep her shinning forever....I've watched everything y'all have put out for content (but a guy realized that I didn't like n commented on all episodes) and I'm doing a review of everything again (making sure to like n comment to boost anything I can) n I gotta say it ol independence is VGG!!!! Now she's retired when can we respectfully see some updates on her...? Fellers n fellets might enjoy that 🤏👌😎

[@michaelmurphy4013]

How does a guy drive a patina'd American flag paint job, 1 headlight, NO license plate, headliner hanging in your face, 600 miles across state lines and NOT get pulled over??? Awesome channel, Derek. That's fiiiiinnnne.

[@Blackadder75]

How does a guy not end up in prison or at least bankrupt when he would cause an accident in such a junk car?

[@IanThatMetalBassist]

Rural America is just that way. Hell the cops would probably give you a high five for getting a rig like this running again

[@Blackadder75]

@@IanThatMetalBassist what a weird country... when covid is past us and the political situation has normalized a bit again I hope to make a road trip in the States as soon as possible.

[@Alexafm416]

@@Blackadder75 you will probably enjoy it I would recommend picking a state a little better than indiana though maybe Tennessee

[@______638]

@@Blackadder75 you think theyll just let you have normal

[@robertmiller5735]

that one of those drives home where every mile driven is one less you have to walk.

[@BigAlGoodwin]

I think I've watched this start to finish 5 times now .....never gets old. This is the video that hooked me, I've watched every one since.

[@ArthurStDenis-il6ty]

"We got quite a bit done" understatement of the year. Brought an abandoned antique car back from the grave after sitting for 20 years, in just one day.

[@TheJenix57]

Thank you for not using foul language. Love the dry humor.

[@Unholyhairhole]

You'll love everything he does if you enjoy the clean stuff.

[@hotrod4d]

I almost spit my food out laughing when you started duct taping that frame. The buildup was masterful

[@timmayer7861]

I can't believe I have been watching this guy for that last 3 days. LOL I really love this show. Thanks bud for the entertainment. Plan on going to your site and watching more! You're awesome!

[@gregaria3664]

I wish I could watch this video for the first time again. Absolute master piece from top to bottom. A guys favorite video on the channel.

[@maxduvall9055]

37:26 person in the window is like "oh thank god is he leaving yet" and then she's like "ah shit he's just reparking"

[@ViceGripGarage]

😂😂

[@joshuaphelps410]

I saw that too

[@RoyHess666]

LOL was going to write the same

[@caveiramotorizada50]

I thought the same thing haha

[@danielgatlin4844]

Wow! Merrillville, Indiana. Right next to my home town which is far nicer than Merrillville. I probably would have asked you why you would bother with that car like the others. I love old stuff but I like it to be in a little bit better condition than this heap. LOL

[@colinkrueger3320]

"A guy prefers the diesel oil because its got more dinosaurs and vitamins in it"

[@Studio51media]

But its actually true

[@Sammydx1]

I love it !!!

[@DirectCurrent4u]

I agree!!!

[@Chris_Troxler]

Rotella 15w-40 for me.

[@cipryan96]

Ravenol 5w30

[@Ticdaniel]

This is the best video you did. It got it all weather, hotel parking work, can watch this one over and over again

[@Aaron-hk6st]

The birth of... Independence! This was the video that made me immediately sub to your channel in April of 2020 and I have never looked back. It's been fun to watch your ride to the top of KZbin fame!

[@WVXL64]

You should blow everybody's minds and actually restore this. There's no such thing as too far gone. But restore it on a budget a fella can live with.

[@notramesses4790]

I second that.

[@BlueXonar]

Thumbs up for this idea. But he has fleet members more worthy of this treatment IMO, like the 57.

[@Volvith]

Less restore more rebuild. ... No such thing as a too far gone, but whatever this car is, is about as close to exactly that as you can get. :I

[@Yellowdogsworld]

The Bob Ross of automobiles.. no mistakes here, just happy accidents

[@davidbrowning6284]

So glad I found this channel, absolutely loving the content better than any show on the telly 👍

[@joshthorsell635]

I've been following your videos for years and rewatching the Independence Chevelle is my favorite build you have done! Always brings a huge crowd for the burn outs! Thank you for doing what you do and keeping us fellers and fellets in stitches while you do what you love... Cheers!

[@falkortechnologies8039]

These “Will it run” videos are what I live for! Back to the ol’ Vice Grip Garage gold content. 👌✌️

[@ViceGripGarage]

Glad you like them!

[@toddthewodd]

"If you don't have 10 feet of fuel line in there, you need to do a self evaluation of where you are in life"

[@bennettoharriott]

Man you are joy to watch I started watching you and now my wife watches you as well. Hilariously funny dry humor. 😆 Stay safe please

[@Jet2416-Reloading]

Derek, I really like watching your videos. I think it's great that you're saving all these old rides. I've seen all the other videos of Independence but until today (July 21, 2022) I had never seen how you ended up with her. Although I can appreciate all the work and things you've done with the car, after watching this video I have to say this is one car I would have left to the recycler. It honestly gave me a chill knowing you have gone 140+ mph in that hoopty. I'm pretty sure the Man Upstairs is watching out for you.

[@joeday4293]

"Diesel oil's got more dinosaurs and vitamins in it" 😆🤣😂🤣😆

[@ViceGripGarage]

😎

[@theconcretecowboy9561]

Technically fossil fuel is 100% organic and gluten free so...

[@andyreid7274]

@@theconcretecowboy9561 i been saying that for years. Im glad im not the only one!

[@wreckerjonny6144]

That's why slave lake will live forever

[@tomlippincott4752]

Caught that too, great stuff man, civilians will never get it!😷😷

[@JohnDiBianco]

16:45..."I'm just gonna put this back in and pretend I didn't look at it" 🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌

[@ViceGripGarage]

FIXED

[@WouterB76]

After watching several of your video's i can safely say you make my life a little bit better Derek, thanks!

[@Bcordon]

I've never cared anything about cars, in fact, I felt agitated because my dad seemed meticulous about them when I was a child. He loves your channel and started using youtube after accidentally getting your suggestion on my mom's account, he even got a tv in his garage now and ditched cable with velocity tv or something. I sat down this Christmas to watch it with him cause he wanted me to laugh with him while he watched an episode. Long short, I ended up watching a lot of episodes since I have been in town. I've been able to enjoy cars with my dad for once and actually find what you do interesting as a project and your sense of humor. You were made for this. Thanks mate, repairing cars and families.

[@WorksOnMyComputer]

She doesn't want to die and now you've fixed the frame, she is half way to concourse condition. ;) Seriously, I would love to see you restore her. Would be an awesome finish to her thirty years of neglect.

[@wbhink3]

I don't no...

[@kylewagoner]

I read this before seeing the end of the video so when he mentioned fixing the fame, I was intrigued and even more caught off guard by the duct tape. Laughed very hard.

[@jacobmillar7562]

The cars toast honestly all the panels are half eaten at by rust and the frames rotted , if it was a car with an actual decent value or rarity, or sentimental value then I’d agree but it’s just not worth restoring

[@jacobmillar7562]

nunya no

[@carchannel8585]

When he took out that roll of duck tape to tape the frame I was dying 😂😂

[@clevelandanthonyjr3895]

Me to

[@charlesking1244]

carchannel Me Too!! 🤣😂

[@S.D.P.]

That's how you fix stuff...

[@frzspr1362]

I thought he was going to pull out a welder or something after he said it isn’t going to be easy I was dying hahaha

[@chasehyzer8839]

I thought he was going to get some spray foam after that duct tape.

[@laughingram7287]

Been hooked on this channel for about a month now and just beginning the Independence series. Looking forward to these videos. Loved your highlight section of the Independence. Nicely done for effect. 👍🏼 Ram

[@loganthepartschanger]

I remember when this episode came out. I NEVER woulda fathomed what that car is today. Your a true legend brotha

[@twist2723]

There’s a reason we’ve all fallen in love with you.... and this is why. Just an average dope like the rest of us making the best of terrible decisions. Keep it up, man!

[@ViceGripGarage]

We have the same name. That's neat.

[@C174A]

Now that Independence is finished, I thought I’d come right back around to where it all started. It is great to see the car that this became and the community it brought together. Thank you Derek.

[@PNWSV]

A project is never finished, bud

[@chrislloyd9899]

Man your channel is by far my favorite to watch, quality stuff bud!!!

[@Aaronthisout]

Love your sense of humor buddy, and obviously got some ol hangers for taking these cars down the road at 600 miles a time!

[@luke3757]

"Some heroes don't wear capes" this was not a video this was a movie and a great one at that 🏁👍👌🤣😂😅

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Luke!!

[@trollinthakeyboard]

Not only is this man a god among men when it comes to cars but his jokes are also on point. I OWED a sub for this

[@jerrycraig6522]

He is, VERY entertaining!!!

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

@steve cork no one forcing you to watch....

[@af22man]

@steve cork your attempts to troll are kinda sad. At least form a cohesive sentence lol

[@davidmessersmith6490]

No man is a GOD

[@mechanicmike2858]

@steve cork why don't you just go play with the rest of the kids at the playground

[@mrogers1329]

Poking around back and forth throughout all the VGG videos. It was nice to watch the birth of the legend called "INDEPENDENCE"

[@CamaroChic]

This is awesome! I love yours and Carolina Custom Classics content. Thanks for another rescue!💯

[@thechallenger4305]

vgg: *looks at car* "ope... just gonna, pretend i didnt see that either..."

[@ViceGripGarage]

Sometimes gotta just try to forget what you saw Haha

[@WeaselBurrito]

That car deserves to live. Just something about the old girl. I mean she brought you home...

[@blackcountryme]

Yep the "Hey you, I got you back hear, the least you can do is try to fix me"

[@LRCVWDude]

Im with these guys; that ole girl hauled you 600 miles with no breakdowns, even if her tongue was hanging out by the end. I say fix the frame, see if you can get the engine running better, then throw a back seat in her and make some memories

[@ViceGripGarage]

I hear what you're saying for sure!

[@LRCVWDude]

@@ViceGripGarage :O I'm....slightly surprised that a channel owner responded to a comment thread i was in :D Seriously though, the body on that seems rotten where all Chevelle's go, so if it were me in your shoes/boots, I would do just what i said: fix the frame, see if you can revive the old 350, replace the back seat so you can bring friends/keep the exhaust out, and just make some memories. Heck i wouldn't even repaint it, its got a character all its own just for making that trip home

[@robbisson1]

Sounded like old "Christine" pulling into the garage. With a little love, she'll fix herself !!

[@hankcicalese9693]

This guy is simply hysterical. Such dry, understated humor. And he's just great with cars. Entertaining and enlightening at the same time. Hollywood should take a clue.

[@andrewnewman6510]

I’ve watched this episode at least 10 times now. Love it,love the car and love the fact that it didn’t go to the crusher. Great job.

[@raheemoneal9646]

"These lightning hoses are dryer than Betty White's back." I died right there! 😆

[@davidtharp7767]

Derek Turned Over My Tickle Box with that One for Certain @Raheem O'Neal ! My Dad Had a Few of them that I'm sure were Borrowed from SomeOne else like Colder than A Witches Bosom in a Brass Brassiere !

[@josephseed6690]

That joke just aged like milk

[@edinborogh]

"sweet child of mine.... on 11" LOL loved the reference!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks

[@lubbahubba]

"Smell the Glove"!

[@RickMiddleton-1]

@@ViceGripGarage another great video my friend! You have no idea how much one of your videos puts a smile on our faces especially during these tough times. Where in Indiana were you? I ask because I am in Indiana myself. My best to you and your family and stay safe!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Rick!

[@steveosgood9182]

great, now it's gonna bug me all day trying to figure that joke out...hmmm.

[@AmericanDaddyOh]

This guy...I just like him. I appreciate his sense of humor and the fact is that he makes me optimistic.

[@Shadooe]

Coming back to rewatch this one and I can't help but wonder if a feller knew the fight the ol' girl would put up? And, did he know the (old) glory she'd go on to?