ABANDONED Corvette Stingray Will it Run and Drive? (Already registered in burnout competition!)

Through a subscriber, I purchased this 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray that's been lying abandoned in a vacant lot for years site unseen way down in Tennesse. It's a one owner, L82, 4 speed, T-top that has had previous work done to it. Of course, I did the right thing before even laying eyes on it, and registered it in a burnout content in Florida! Will it run? Will I make it to the show? Will it even spin the tires? So many questions, A guy's head hurts.
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[@cratecruncher6687]

In 1981 I was 17 working as a lot attendant after school at the local Chevrolet dealer when an 1980 Beige Mist Corvette was dropped off by a tow truck a foot in front of the back door of our sales office. It was a repo with no keys. Greaaat. After walking around that Corvette for a couple of months and constantly "reminding" our sole mechanic to fit new keys so we could at least move it I finally took matters into my own hands. I just started taking the column apart until I got down to the switch. As I was removing chunks a snarky salesman came by and told me there was an office pool started with whether I'd get it put back together or fired trying! Well, I got a new switch in and to celebrate I took it for a little 90 minute test drive to see if everything was working correctly. I forget who won the office pool but the next week I got "promoted" to work for the lead-assed mechanic I'd been bugging for two months to fix the Corvette. Greaaat....

[@jaymoe5.7]

Awesome story!

[@Deeznuts84356]

Awesome story. Cool.

[@bryanbatton01]

That was good

[@bigwu100]

No good deed goes unpunished.

[@cratecruncher6687]

Gene the mechanic (Gene Star, haha) turned out to be a pretty nice guy after all. I learned a lot and he let me use his tools but I was dirty and exhausted every night and decided college might be a better career path. While I worked there the Corvettes were way out of reach but I got first dibs on a few really rough 2 seaters that were taken in on trade (TR7, MGB, etc.). I'd get them running more or less and hang a For Sale sign on them in the middle of the parking lot at school. I actually made more money flipping those turds than I did as a part time mechanic's "helper".

[@coderedfit]

A guy is learning about cars and how to be a reasonable, rationale human being. I appreciate your attitude and approach. Thank you.

[@timothydawson4281]

Mmmm my..m mk hmm mm mmkk.kmkkm.

[@jerryhablitzel3333]

He knows more than you think. He just has an act that he does. Canadian sense of humor.

[@jimmylugo5250]

Bless u couldn't have said it better myself!

[@seannyg8865]

My dad has a 73 c3

[@chrisharter112]

A Canadian sense of humor??? Yeah rite!

[@karlcollier8017]

I’ve been a mechanic for 35 years and I still learn things from vgg all the time thanks Mr D

[@charleswhite9943]

hey vise grip, ive watched your boat tail , firebird and now the revival of a yellow corvette. im impressed with your Honesty, your laziness, your willing nature and your humor. im 64 and all need to do is watch a video of yours and im finding. myself in the garage! You are sooo entertaining ! Thank you for the endless tips and humor. Charles

[@keithwoodcrest]

This has quickly become one of my favorite KZbin channels of all time. I can't tell if the commentary is carefully curated or truly off the top of the head - and that's what makes it so great. As many thumbs up as possible

[@dennyheitzer9457]

off the top of his head but with enough experience to humble a proud boaster.

[@opera93]

@@dennyheitzer9457 thanks, probably: enough experiences to.........make it work , etc.

[@ryansimpson3074]

Perfect explanation. 100% what I've been thinking ever since I found the channel. Super relaxing and since I know very little about automobiles it's also super informative

[@40beretta1]

There is no way you could write this... Derek sh**ts from the hip

[@mediocreman2]

It's a combination. He obviously thinks of the funniest stuff in advance and looks over the car before he films the final version. So the silly lines about smells etc. is all planned and then the other stuff is mostly genuine, except with a heavier, slower accent. You can hear his normal voice fairly often, especially when something actually surprises him. But he knows his stuff. Every though he makes himself sound dumber than he is. Which is 80% of the reason people like the channel, because he doesn't come across as a know-it-all or self righteous. Really excellent strategy that has made him a millionaire. The only problem I have is people believe he's poor and send him free things.

[@pulledofftheroad]

That old boy is up there smiling down on you for pulling his car out of the weeds, Derek. Good video.

[@fixedgearfever69]

“Just a good old boy”

[@melvinortiz8747]

@@fixedgearfever69 (never meanin no harm)

[@lambchopLSX87]

@John Clearwater quit hating

[@pman1335]

Why would he even want to lie about that?

[@joepellish5380]

John Clearwater shame on you, you piece of poop you!

[@stevekeeling7988]

im nearly 50, growing up on a farm with a dad and an uncle that fixed everything this way just brings back memories. My dad would say "the worst thing they ever did was put computers on cars" God rest his soul.

[@marc2638]

I'm 44 grew up much the same and yeah computers is definitely the worst thing to happen to cars, made lazy drivers even more so. Lot dumber too

[@AdamWaffen]

As he/she/it writes this on some computer. Why don’t you just go back to the Fkuking library if it was so great?

[@JokingbombYT]

@@AdamWaffenare they wrong though i serisouly dont see a point to putting computers in cars and before you say anything im 17. Also they specified *in cars*

[@gregschwartz4017]

@@JokingbombYT Before computers in cars, we didn't have cars that went 100k miles without a lot of maintenance. I love classic cars, and I get the appeal of a simpler machine, but modern cars achieve some pretty amazing things.

[@parkmccann9823]

This is the episode that brought me to vice grip garage. It was his laid back attitude to the issues before him that reeled me in. Made me want to watch more. I have probably seen half of the videos at this point. Great dude. Sure wish he was my neighbor!

[@shawn6723]

If I ever hit the lottery, I'm funding this channel for the next 20 years.

[@vinnieleader]

I totally agree, The Bob Ross of Cars

[@mattcasoni]

If I win the lottery I will get a larger phone to watch this on and fund him buying junk so I can listen to him talk about the smells inside the cars.

[@brianglover7629]

I hear that

[@frankthespank]

If I ever win the lottery I’m going to buy a bunch of cocaine and snort it off of hookers butts. ....oh and give this guy some too

[@lawerancelanham]

P B S

[@djbazinet8758]

I live in Louisiana and I just evacuated for a hurricane for the second time in a month or so and lost everything I own....twice. This. This video right here is what I needed to pick my spirits off the floor. Thanks guy.

[@normanhathaway2275]

Hang in there buddy!

[@SteverRob]

Hate to hear that. Our hearts go out to y'all from the MS Coast.

[@joeottsoulbikes415]

I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope all the best for you in recovering from it. I have never experienced a hurricane but have lost everything in a fire and had to start all over. I know how hard it can be. I tried to look at how it was an opportunity to set all the things around me I was unhappy with right. I felt stronger spiruatually after a few months. Hang in there man! Good luck. My best wishes are with you.

[@djbazinet8758]

Joe Ott Soulbikes you’re words mean so much. Since all this has started I feel like me and my fiancé have a fresh start in our lives.

[@DAVIDWTCS]

I was in Lake Charles Wednesday. Home Depot and Lowes were crazy. Half the city was busy repairing from the last one and the other half were trying to batten down for the next one.

[@fastdraw30]

Its amazing to find something like this just forgotten about, abandoned to the times...and to pull it out of the bushes and get it running is fantastic, this is definitely worth a few dollars and skint knuckles to bring back to life.

[@thefatninja942]

My grandfather left me a 1981 vette when he passed and its been sitting for most of my life, really enjoyed watching you get this one back on the road!

[@SPE3DYEMO]

Still some of the prettiest body lines ever made imo.

[@TreyCook21]

Watch out now... he's already spoken for!

[@joeottsoulbikes415]

I agree! This is my favorite of the Vett bodies over the years. All those waves just flow and make it look fast even when it's sitting still.

[@davida.p.9911]

They call this the "Mako Shark" body style, I believe. Came out in '68. It is my favorite style for the Corvette as well.

[@CalgaryRambler]

Naw once a turd always a turd

[@SPE3DYEMO]

@@CalgaryRambler interesting opinion.

[@watsisbuttndo829]

Gotta give "sprayaway" some kudos. They've seen dereks usual cars and said "yes, our products will rejuvenate these vehicles". Now thats the sort of optimism thats been generally lacking in this year of 2020.

[@danielvanhaften5779]

I love your sense of humor and the clever names you have for car parts....like "get up and go juice". Lost my mom a few weeks ago, and watching these has just been a good 'cheer me up' time. Thanks so much.

[@plcc07777]

I'm a 70 year old Corvette guy. This video got me hooked on VGG. Best informative and entertaining car vids on KZbin.👍

[@elonmask50]

A guy might have discovered a natural spring there on the drinkers side. They don’t call it a foot “well” for nothin’...

[@lelandharper2099]

I like how we can’t see him doing anything when he’s hooking up the remote start and he’s just under there complaining 😂

[@JagMike77]

I like how I can't see you doing anything but complaining.

[@lelandharper2099]

JagMike77 was this supposed to be a joke or? You realize I was serious about what I said right? Thought it was genuinely funny.

[@briang4914]

2 jokes for the price of one here I suppose!

[@SiliconSentry]

If you've ever hooked up a remote start, you'd know it's the same way if you're the guy doing the work. You can't see what you're doing and spend the whole time complaining lol.

[@jamesstepp9982]

@@SiliconSentry On my truck I can either see where to hook the wire up or reach it,but not both,and the terminal feels different than it looks.

[@bob2shred894]

Derek my friend, you are the Bob Ross of the automotive world! love your work!

[@vaagamundt4869]

Thanks Derek for this video. My mom has an 82 Stingray giving her problems and she asked me to look at it. This helped A LOT!

[@roccoelleto9900]

The deceased original owner of this classic is smiling right now because a little part of his soul is alive again.

[@spaceinvadertoo]

It's not even my car and it has brightened my whole day. Derek on Vice Grip Garage and Eric O on South Main Auto have been helping me through the worst parts of chronic old age. God bless them.

[@joeottsoulbikes415]

@@spaceinvadertoo I know! I love this channel. I find myself laughing outloud at something he says every episode. It's so great for bring me out of a funk mood.

[@frankrizzo5057]

@@spaceinvadertoo i find myself getting excited when i see the notification that VGG has a new video out.

[@2H80vids]

A decent thought Rocco, nicely put. Also, funny how a nice comment like that brings nice responses too. VGG is a kinda happy place !! 😁

[@bradklingensmith]

@@spaceinvadertoo follow Joe's Auto Electric too.

[@burningb2439]

" Says temporary , but doesn't say how long temporary is " , Guy talks Gold.

[@jeremyboyle5695]

This is only temporary, unless it works

[@marchobbs4233]

ENJOY WATCHING HE SEEMS NO WHAT HE DOING

[@grantkoeller8911]

@@marchobbs4233 KNOW not NO

[@marchobbs4233]

@@grantkoeller8911 WHAT ARE YOU ENGLISH TEACHER MINE YOUR OWN BUSINESS

[@grantkoeller8911]

@@marchobbs4233 Yes, I am a teacher, I need to teach you manners.

[@davidouellette6833]

You deserve the finds you receive thanks for bringing back beautiful old cars hats off to you and your beautiful family.

[@asayoasayo5746]

I simply can't get enough of your videos sir. Please keep up the great work. Thanks

[@renfrewdashcam1177]

Who the hell dislikes this guys videos????? He is so funny and smart to boot... what's not to like engines cold snacks and humour.

[@Tat2Dragons]

Andrew Duquette Got to be turds, they’re definitely turds. 😄

[@c.s.s.1723]

Bought a 30 rack of Hamms to drink while I watch...🍺

[@spaceinvadertoo]

Some viewers who are impatient will hit the like button twice because the first time they punch it, it does not show the like right away. When they hit the like button the second time, it acts like a toggle switch and changes your status to dislike, if you are not paying attention. So, be patient guys and realize that some people just don't realize what they are doing and probably never will.

[@renfrewdashcam1177]

@@spaceinvadertoo oh of course this was just a lighthearted comment for fun however i did not realize about the dislike issue after pressing like twice good to know ...

[@thestreets5206]

Only dickheads would dislike these videos, Derek is my role model 👍

[@Sebass379]

We need more of you not visible, but commentating on what he's doing. It's hilarious.

[@mayorwrenchmcgnome]

I was laughing my ass off

[@burntsilverado]

Even my wife loved that part!

[@Budyzer13]

That was funny

[@JustAnotherLuke94]

So funny

[@donaldsmith8396]

How can I go back and see your Artic cat build

[@ethanchristian7498]

That Corvette looks so beautiful now. That's an awesome job you did on washing it and getting it back on the road also. It looks a whole lot better now. Keep up the good work.

[@johnz.2871]

I recently discovered your channel and am really enjoying it. As a 2 time and current Corvette owner, this episode showed what a great car this is even after sitting in a field for many years. Your dry sense of humor is hysterical and I look forward to watching many more episodes. Keep up the good work.

[@bradartman]

21:57 "I'm gonna go ahead and retract that...". That had me rollin'

[@Treeves30]

I love how Derek refers to himself as "A guy...." "A guy will eventually repair that vacuum hose.."

[@jebediahgentry7029]

Sound like he is a faceless assassin from GOT

[@jayreezy6733]

"Probably not " lol!

[@jeanbradshaaw406]

@Jebediah Gentry puppYrL

[@dutchrene]

Was wondering if I’m the only one thinking that’s a bit weird. But then again; a guy’s gotta do what a guy’s gotta do…

[@mrvayne01]

A guy seems kinda like a cooler version of that tool guy, way cooler, more laid back.

[@archangel5627]

In my opinion Corvettes looked the best between 1968-1982. The C3 Body style was just amazing with the Sharknado being my favorite. I’m actually really happy that Chevy has gone back to the C3 body style on their new and upcoming Corvettes, all the while adding some modern flair. I would be extremely happy to own a Corvette like yours in this video. Keep up the good work and take care! Cheers!

[@scottyscotty4558]

This is a man who is saying everything he is thinking and brilliantly, I must say. Very relaxing and informative to watch. Thanks for making these videos. Scott from UK....

[@ronaldmartin5600]

How does Derek not have his own comedy channel yet, he's a natural at anything he does, a real cool guy. Thanks for the knowledge and the laughs. 👍✌

[@evetesstahl1307]

I KNOW RIGHT!!

[@tony12165]

Something like, If you buy a car out in a field, and drive it 700 miles after it sitting 39 yrs/367 days. You might be a Redneck.

[@WESDALLASTEXBOI]

Ants tho

[@tunerrestorations]

Easiest way I could describe Derek is he is a modern day red green

[@ConsoleHoarder]

You know its going to be a great day when there's a new VGG video.

[@edgardovigocastillo794]

100% Agree

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Damn right

[@died4us590]

Yup, I ' was 101.755632% sure this was gonna be a dooosy.

[@joegilly1523]

Fact

[@xeronicus]

I'm just excited he came to Tennessee....

[@ChrisSmith-vm5tm]

Another KZbinr that should be on prime time. Hilarious dry sarcasm blended with genuine automotive knowledge! Oh and exaggeration too, I love exaggeration like a million percentages ! 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TimeToBeKind]

I can watch your videos all day, a great combination of humor and educational. Thank you for sharing.

[@CloudIXGaming]

I love how casual this guy is about almost anything. Ah yes this starter doesn't work yes let's just light it on fire. Hope it isn't in gear, eh whatever 😂😂😂 it made my week

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed

[@csn583]

All I could think was "Serenity now! ...insanity later."

[@Mumblix]

"I'm just gonna pour some gasoline in here..." Wife takes four steps back.

[@Ajaxaxxess]

Saw that too..lol

[@patrickmcnew3105]

She did disappear like magic.

[@bossdog1480]

She knows the drill by now...

[@G-Man-kc2nm]

Smart girl !

[@johnhull6363]

She videobombed him

[@louisleroy4580]

I watch your channel all the time and this is definitely one of the sharpest rides I've ever seen on here good job dude 👍

[@dodgecity6083]

I just bought an 81 model this week. Its the same color. This definitely gave me some ideas. Wish I had a supercharger and new carb laying around. Dream setup.

[@EATYOURVITAMIN5]

This is hands down one of the cleanest cars you’ve ever owned

[@DaveSomething]

with the exception of the gelatinous goo on the passenger floorboard... yes.

[@trunkmonkey9417]

@@DaveSomething A guy should stock some Koi over there. Have a Zen moment at the stop light and get focused. Yep.

[@EricErnst]

The body is amazingly rust free.

[@potrykusrdale2799]

Couldn't find rust on it anywhere.....lol

[@DaveSomething]

@@trunkmonkey9417 heh I like that idea

[@sunshinemoto5284]

Corvette and a burnout contest in Florida.. sounds like there may be a Florida Giraffe Man in your future lol.

[@agenericaccount3935]

Hell yeah brother

[@cscrossman]

@SunShineMoto the Giraffe man is having another shindig with alot of the KZbins fellas. Check the Giraffe's second channel for the announcement. VGG is on the list to drive. Gotta tell ya, a guy is pretty excited to have a couple wobble pops and watch.

[@1980bwc]

You must be speaking of Beaker from The Muppets?

[@bikerboysrus1]

They are next month iirc

[@cscrossman]

@Alpha Wërks Thats a good possibility. I hope it goes well for him. Been a bad year to invest in buying a racetrack and not being able to use it (in the traditional sense).

[@accousticdecay]

Superb video. I cleaned my whitewalls and raised letters with a little brake fluid. Learned that trick from an old-timer, which is what I have become.

[@simonsharp4696]

Fantastic restoration.....Derek knows his stuff....👍

[@matthewwisenbaugh3883]

Good luck at the freedom factory with Cletus McFarland and everyone....

[@devanmosher2857]

didnt he already race with 1320 video

[@devanmosher2857]

at the ff with CLEETUS

[@donbearden1953]

Derek, she’s a keeper just like Jessica and Jessica is going to look good driving that bright yellow Vette around!

[@KameraShy]

She's probably already called dibs.

[@falstar2020]

And we know she'll do a great job on the interior!

[@sicknick5882]

She would look good driving a dump truck around

[@CBALLEN]

I watch all these guys building these super cars,with all their super prices,but then I always come back to watch the most entertaining and down to earth channel,VGG!

[@Addicted2Kaos]

This guy is better than most stand-up comedians that I've heard. Subbed!!!! :)

[@PhallacEye]

As a 40 year old man in Australia; I have wanted one of these vehicles since I was a kid playing with matchbox cars. Such a beautiful car.

[@jb0579]

Bad engine year, but such a gorgeous body. The car is nice, too. But seriously. I also wanted one, also a 1968 BMW 2002tii.

[@jb0579]

"Its so hard for me to describe this smell, but if I could just stir this for ya...." - stirs his finger around in the rotted, fetid liquid slush that pools from dead humans, right where said previous owner passed away 🤣>😁>😐>🥴>😧>😳😢>🤢>🤮>🤮>😩>😧>🤢>🤮>🤮>😵.

[@jb0579]

Exasperated me about those Vette's: yeah, gorgeous body, but in the cockpit you'd THINK they could've come up with a nicer, more impressive panel. That speedo was the same as my dad's 84 S10, same as my sister's 86 Cavalier, same as my 91 Cavalier. That's half of why American car manufacturers got their asses handed to them in those years - no imagination, shitty cars. The Japanese knew you had to have one or the other, and the Japanese had both.

[@alb5753]

A guy really enjoys seeing this old Vette back out there gettin it.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Al

[@skylerikemire6686]

Vice Grip Garage did you buy it in Fayetteville tn

[@chevellewilson5257]

@judd Holmberg most likely check the glove box or trunk to tell him a story

[@mr.mention5308]

The subtle humor is hilarious man. I can't stop watching

[@PacemakerandButtons]

Outstanding work. Its always a pleasure to watch and a great laugh along the way.

[@tomdixon1213]

If a car gets a guy to say, “I’ll be dipped”, it has met Vice Grip Garage minimum requirements for a best of classic.

[@martinmoore8730]

He's saying I'll be damned

[@albert1124]

@@martinmoore8730 No he says dipped

[@kz6fittycent]

"It smells like a wet checkerboard and beef bullion in here" - pretty good description of 2021

[@NMAfreak]

Better smell than an old fig Newton and wet potting soil (from another video)

[@niogel]

@@NMAfreak or used knee braces and grain 😆

[@NMAfreak]

@@niogel yep, I wrote that one down too as one of my favorite lines

[@Josef_R]

How would you know what 2021 smells like?

[@niogel]

@@Josef_R by not getting Covid in 2020.... if you can't smell that moist bullion, you might want to get your brain poked on through your sinuses. 🤣

[@Foolishpleazure]

@Vice Grip Garage you got an absolute GEM,there!!!!! wow,I hope you keep and restore it!!!

[@TheRebelyell666]

I've been following this gentleman since March, when I was out w hernia surgery. For 6 weeks .I love his lingo lol at sparkulators

[@bobuson1059]

I like watching people buy stuff in rough condition and then fix them. I know nothing about cars, but still I watch all of your videos. You're a funny guy, too. Makes it even more enjoyable. Keep it up!

[@jojo1308716]

This guy has that crazy resemblance of the Canadian guy Red Green......

[@GinnyC1961]

You got to do something to keep your toes from freezing up there

[@JustAnotherLuke94]

Dude never saw this until just now... It's almost mirror! I can't un-see it

[@designanddirection]

Woohoo from.the UK!

[@cloaked2562]

@@GinnyC1961 thinsulate boots, our summers are good cause it only rarely goes to or over 100 F here, its easy to say warm, but very hard to keep cool in the southern heat, summer down south is really no different from our winter were both stuck inside lol

[@roccoelleto9900]

My wife and I were watching this episode and she commented the exact same thing.

[@brianjoetaylor]

Well that just blew my mind! Who would have thought? Great episode!

[@donwatterson8343]

This is exactly what I love to do, find them and fix them up as cheaply as possible and enjoy driving them. Just a little hobby I love. Wish you were closer I would love to come help you.

[@willrocks3504]

I usually find the original key the day after changing cylinder

[@Walking_Death]

I had a similar thought when he said "We're gonna skip the glovebox for now, we'll get to that later."

[@rereg543]

Am I the only person that is like "Hey good for you there guy, get that money!" when the video says "includes paid promotion" in the corner? Big congrats on the 2.4 Hours of LeMullets! You'll make a great Florida Man.

[@yeahitskimmel]

2.4 hours unfortunately but a guy can dream

[@darylfitzgerald1327]

You tube is riding on Derek's coat-tails to the max now. I'm happy for Derek. . It is just that a fella needs to eat. Lightning scissors cost money$. Your awesome Derek

[@Shane-Singleton]

I'm totally ok with him doing spots for companies. I wonder if Sprayway OEM's their stuff for anybody else. It looks an awful lot like the glass cleaner that I use.

[@joeottsoulbikes415]

In the description he has a disclaimer saying that he is not making any money from the promotion. He is just passing on a savings to his viewers.

[@gt4th]

You are usually spot on with car facts. I'm pretty sure ya missed one. The telescoping steering column started in '67 I'm pretty sure. I know the '73 we had while growing up had one. I know this for a fact as it is the first car I ever drove. I also used to get in trouble for playing with it lol. Another great episode!

[@DaveDavis126]

keep up the great work you are doing Derek ,we love to watch, I saw someone said you should have your own comedy channel , I thought this was it....you make me laugh often

[@fredshanks2240]

Your greatest line, “that’s the thing that does the thing” 🤣 words to live by

[@whosmatta]

"we got a bunch of bare wires here on the starter well just ignore that until they start a fire then we"ll attempt to fix it" Lol

[@TheRealXyzven]

signs of a great mechanic.... they usually don't tell you that's what they do to their own cars.... hilarious and true.

[@papafrank7646]

You kill me with the Warren g...that was a great time my cousin loved that album...I enjoy your humor, skills as a mechanic and you wonderful videos with your fingers whatnots🤣

[@carlosmcmahon623]

She looks beautiful, and I am a (corvette) lover, and Mike and Kim's help, is what madebit happen!!! Great job, thanks for sharing...

[@gntr93043]

Love his respect for those who were passed on" Bless" Him"

[@mrehollis6288]

What makes Derek's videos great is his hillbilly antics ( tasting the dip stick 😅 now that's funny!). And he makes his repairs and restorations seem simple for anyone, and his comedy is just natural. I just discovered this channel a few days ago,now I'm hooked. Keep up the good work VGG👍👍👍

[@devinhudson4139]

I know it's a year later but tasting the dip stick is actually a really good way to test for contaminants. Oil tastes like oil, when you add anything else, water, dirt, metal, coolant, ect. it will taste VASTLY different.

[@navalhistoryhub3748]

Got to taste them Zinc levels!

[@BeardedHeroThe]

Working on older cars is fairly simple. Back in the days of yesteryear there were 10 year olds rebuilding engines in their front lawn and illiterate adults working on these cars for a living.

[@richardotero2376]

@@BeardedHeroThe i resemble your remark

[@mybenz92]

Same here too!!

[@CaffeinatedFrostbite]

this guys demeanor and way of talking is great. his delivery is fantastic.

[@sheldonloyer3805]

Love this! I have the exact same car, though mine is yellow with a white interior, and is an automatic. Bought it with the interior stripped and the body sanded down and just have it stored while I finish my '85 F250 build, but I can't wait to start on it. Not going to supercharge mine but this video really stokes me up.

[@FURST420]

“ flooded more than a Thermoquad” 🤣 that made me literally laugh out loud

[@ZebraFacts]

The way this guy talks is so extremely practical, I just kept envisioning him like at a zoo sticking his fingers in the tiger's pin and the tiger bites off two of his fingers. He pulls his hand out and says, "well, I still have three more fingers. Who really needs five in the first place. There is no pain, but I am probably in shock and about to pass out. I'll see you guys in the next video if I am still alive. Don't forget to like and subscribe"!

[@spudth]

His voice and twisting a phrase, with finger twists is endearing. Without it he'd just be a boring youtuber trying to start a junk car. Don't get offended but ge's like Jim neighbors playing the dopey Gohmer Pyler vs Jim Neighbors singing opera. This guy is a bit different off camera.

[@cjcoats5966]

Hahahaha, YEAH, shiiiit..... It's called Down 2 Earth

[@fishfire_2999]

One of those funny animated semi roast videos .Like the ones with Joe Rogan.

[@1982MCI]

This is a channel that was needed here. It’s not the same fix it and drive it away channel with the boring monotone voices or a couple kids pepped up on energy drinks trying to show us how to repair a wrecked Tahoe in daddy’s garage, making repairs they’ve never made before themselves yet they’ve got 500k subscribers, how? I spose the other kids out there hyped up on the same energy drinks think their the sh!t and buy 3 tshirts and a couple hats on daddy’s credit card so this channel is really refreshing as well as relaxing and I hope Dereck goes far with it!!

[@ZebraFacts]

I don't know if he would be offended, but I'm not. Gohmer Pyle was one my favorites.

[@leonardhirtle3645]

First, I love your channel. I had a 1980 Z28. Camshafts were a common problem on late seventies- early eighties small block chevys. I had to replace the one in my car with an aftermarket one. I had the car nine years. I never should’ve sold it.

[@kirk467]

I love the Corvette and that yellow is awesome! Great job Derek! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MartyCantrell]

Derek: Ooh look a car. Everyone: It's junk, doesn't run. Derek: I know, burn out contest! Everyone; *groans* +++Derek wins+++ I love this channel, beats out almost every other "watch us build a car" canned crap on the old youtube.

[@MartyCantrell]

@judd Holmberg At least it wasn't a blow out of the old exhaustalator... Clean up on isle 7, 8, 9 and 10.

[@mikesr3407]

Nailed it cuz !

[@natebalcerak1659]

Wadyah mean, "almost"?

[@jeffreyzimmerman2553]

This things been flooded more than a thermoquad😂 that was gold

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watching Jeffrey

[@markolsen7438]

I have had a few cars that I purchased that were abandoned and always had problems getting the title, glad you were able to get one

[@laughingram7287]

She cleaned up real nice. You got a great sponser: Sprayway. You make a great salesman!! Ram 👍🏻

[@jimmydiresta]

incredible !!!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watching buddy 👊

[@bigolgreasemangreg1314]

Vice Grip Garage the internet exchange of of the century

[@Vanessa.Eible123]

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[@smartysmarty1714]

@@ViceGripGarage: Derek, get yourself some Terro Ant Killer and your problem will be solved in 24 hours. Just put a teaspoon of it on cardboard in a few places, and they will be on a suicide mission to bring it back to the main nest, thus wiping out the whole colony. The stuff has never failed me yet....

[@23fields]

Jimmy's falling in the rabbit hole...lol

[@TomCoronadoAutoPaintPlus]

Fantastic I just love your humor, especially about dropping parts down the defrost. I don't know how many times that happened unit I got smart. Thanks, I look forward to watch your videos at work.

[@williammorgan8786]

"go right, go left selector", lov'n this thing, not the 'vette really but the attitude and expertise i'm watching, might be a fun neighbor.

[@ogearbox6132]

Jes finished watching this as I had to stop and go back a few times. It brought back many memories working on my then brand new ‘73 Camaro. It had a 307 V8 (yeah anemic) but I reupholstered a buddy’s pick up and he showed me how to “fine tune” my Chevy. This was the last year where you could tweak the carb screws to run it lean or rich. I ran it rich until inspection day then I’d tweak it back to fac spec. He also showed me how to adjust the timing, change points, and a few other things to get the ole girl up and running. But my fav was the Corvette exhaust. I put Hush Thrush mufflers on mine and man did that ever sweeten the sounds coupled with Cragar chrome spokes and T/A 60’s all around with helper spring shocks on the rear for that just right stance and it was a looker. I’m not big on country music but your selections for the vid are fantastic and oh yeah even tho I am a former Marine I love how you skip all the gratuitous cussing others seem to think they need in their vids. Thx for the memories Derek yours is my new fav channel.

[@spyderMN]

Man that car brings back memories. Used to wrench on one for a Mr. Gonzales. 1,000s of hours spent on that rig. Swapped in an injected LT into it, all new gauges, and on and on. She was beige, super clean, man he loved that car.

[@troycurrie7784]

When he said "We got water floodin the floor again...Is this a Porta Potty??" I about lost it!

[@stevenl8687]

How did I miss this channel? Keep this content coming this is awesome 😎

[@tomkrause62]

Pretty sure that was emulsified racoon in the passenger floorboard.

[@bobsoxx5008]

That has to be what it smelled like.

[@funjoker8784]

I thought it was some sort of self sustaining sea monkey eco system.

[@David-gn6ds]

WOW! What a tragedy. Letting a beautiful car rot should never happen. You got it looking alive again. Love your humor. I am a new fan, and I am now a new subscriber.

[@TanCoyer]

what a stunning looking car! you can't beat old American cars! i'd love to do what you do, fix old cars , get em running, id love to live out somewhere and drive an old vintage truck too , maybe in another life lol , great vids really enjoying them

[@Spartan265]

Well if you don't have a wife or kids then you could do this still. Or if you do have a gf or wife maybe she will support you in doing it. Or you could be like me and be single. That makes it even easier to do this.

[@klinkster1955]

This channel is more educational and entertaining than anything I've seen on Discovery or Motor trend (speedtv) Networks.

[@freedomisforeveryone1776]

Great find to all those who helped bringing this beauty to the Channel! Awesome work Derrick keeper coming!

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Love how those Tiger Paws RWL’s chalk up and bleed...patina matches the paint.

[@ViceGripGarage]

love those tires

[@RocksConcreteMinerals]

Those is some cleen Uniroyal Maypops! Too nice for you Derek lol

[@ams-workshop1031]

@@ViceGripGarage would you think about putting a Diesel engine in I bet it would be cool and some people not like but the in side is bad so they shouldn't care.

[@martinpidhany8278]

Nice to see a genius at work. Saving these cars from the scrap heap. Very entertaining.

[@na2000coma]

Even though they were not Stingrays in 1980 I still loved this video!

[@TheSoloAsylum]

No one has ever mistaken me for a chevy guy, but who leaves a vett sitting out in a field? Kinda makes a fella just shake his head..

[@treyhill8230]

It's almost always and older man who buys a brand new Corvette. He said that the Original owner died, and the owner of the property it was sitting on died.

[@TheBlkac1]

@@treyhill8230 yeah it's usually older people who buys a Corvette. He found a good One! I found one similar to how he found his...but I found mine in North Carolina. Its yellow and it was setting under a tree for about 10yrs all dried out interior and faded paint.

[@michaelerato2364]

wrong year you need one of those astronaut vetts to really give a hoot

[@sicknick5882]

Probably needed emergency brake shoes

[@callmetatersalad132]

@@treyhill8230 Yeah dude i bought my truck off of got 4 trucks and 2 old camaro's from a field that the old dude died and his wife sold later. He got em all for 200 bucks so long as he towed em out haha.

[@darkwingbeatz1835]

Ahh i see what happens.. a guy gets sponsored by Peak, and now he's buying himself supercars and whatnot.. cool video

[@darkwingbeatz1835]

I dont know brother.. looks pretty super to me.

[@Hanzyscure]

180 hp supercar

[@Posi12Bolt]

@@Hanzyscure 212hp... Derek said so...

[@Cofel_-z]

Hanzy Scure the 305 puts out 180, this puts out over 200. Not a huge difference but it’s still 20 more ponies

[@darkwingbeatz1835]

@@eriklarson9137 thank youuuuuuu! I was just going to let them think that someone thought it was a supercar so they could falsely feel good about themselves

[@beanapalooza6614]

That is my poster on the wall at 13 !! I'm a ford man..driving a 08 TITAN. Soooo that'll tell you about a guy.!! Keep it up Brother!!

[@htdriggers]

I was really surprised when that thing started up almost immediately. Great video.!

[@streetrodder2846]

Now I'm homesick for my 64 Stingray, yellow pearl, flared rear fenders, from back in 73. I also had a 69 Z-28 that I bought brand new when I got home from Vietnam...