Allis Chalmers Tractor with LOCKED UP engine! Will it RUN AND DRIVE 50 Miles home?

[@backAtCha9132]

I'm 65 years old, can't tell you how many "builds" and "re-builds" I helped my dad and uncles do in the tobacco barn using the exact methods you used here. If you lost or broke a part, you found it on something else and put it to use. Thanks for the memories!

[@corporalclegg914]

I hear you. I grew up on a horse farm & we square-baled 60+ acres. Dad’s hay cutters, rakes, tetters, balers and everything else were older than the already old tractors. everything would break & sometimes all at once. often times, we’d both be working on/fixing separate issues together. being in the square bale game, it was always hot as hell. it wasn’t fun, but I can fix and/or repair anything with a carb.

[@jebbohanan2626]

Makeing do with what ya got! Bit of baleing wire A hammer Some string or rope Pair of pliers Whatever it takes to keep something running! My Grandfather and my Father taught me what they called “WAR TIME MECHANICS”!

[@corporalclegg914]

@@jebbohanan2626 you well know the routine…we’ll never be stranded. we could have beers.

[@jamessignorelli852]

WOW !!?...your 65 years old? They had engines back that far ? LOL I'm 61 remember doing the same things like my 392 hemi powers Chevy Vega . And I still have all my fingers ..lol

[@rustyneuron]

Yes, same here. My uncle was a tractor mechanic, and he had a whole "back 40" full of junk tractors and a ton of spare parts. We needed a part, we went and got it from my uncle.

[@badallis4158]

As an Allis Chalmers owner, this makes extremely happy. Last year I drove my 48' WD to the Fair in the County over. 16 miles there, won 2nd in my class pulling, then drove 16 miles home. Almost 5 hours of putting along. It rained on the way home lol. I had all the fun that day.

[@QrterHrse]

52 WD owner, took mine on a tractor ride over 60 miles over 2 days. Ran like a top

[@badallis4158]

@Frixwar no, had the name for a while

[@contraband1543]

You couldn't get me to drive a tractor 16 miles if you put a gun to my head. That's some determination I don't understand at all

[@Biokemist-o3k]

I am also an Allis Chalmers owner. I love these old girls. I have an Oliver 550 with a loader on it also. Fantastic!!

[@lessharratt8719]

@@contraband1543 I beg to differ.

[@Iz0pen]

Hey guy who donated the tractor! Thanks for supplying our entertainment and thanks for saving your tractor from the certain death! Wish more people would save their classic gear before it was to late

[@boyracer3477]

@jhbuild I'm trying but it's often a matter of storage. Especially old cars and such which need to be out of the weather to stop their deterioration.

[@agentcrm]

There's also a point where older cars get too costly to keep running. Not old enough to be a classic, not popular enough for after-market support, etc.

[@jshwrig1]

I try to get these things but everybody “knows what they have”. And want 5000 for a vintage tractor that’s been in the weeds for 25 years

[@patrickrooney5130]

@@jshwrig1 you olny get what you pay for buddy.

[@xxdjsolomanxx]

@@patrickrooney5130 Thats not even close to being true in most cases. Many people just try to gouge others interested in things they have. If someone shows interest, its mostly viewed as "Oh, seems i can make some money off of this guy/gal" Ive bought many MANY nice vehicles and toys for dirt cheap that were amazingly nice. Its not "You get what you pay for" Its "You get what your patient for" One can always find excellent buys, just have to be the rabbit to jump first.

[@michaeldemetriou1399]

Him and his son are working on these projects together, this time in their lives will always be some of the best days of their lives. Learning how things work, how to solve problems, and having fun.

[@andrewtimmerman9974]

Personally this was one of the best videos in a long time. Old junk stands the testimonials of time. A feller just do what he knows best. No expensive engine swap, no new fuel making happener, no electrodigicals. Bare bones fuel air spark compression. Thanks Derek, I hope your family has a wonderful Christmas

[@paulstanley31]

Yep, I think the first video I found for VGG was the Minnie Moline tractor. Those were the good ol' days.

[@lotsoffish]

I like the old bare bones episodes best too.

[@kylepaluzzi4176]

what a nice comment for a change thanks for that!

[@markbrown6236]

Great post, couldn't have said it better myself.

[@MyCracker1234]

I honestly have to say this was one of my best episodes, I don't drive a car here in the UK, never even has a lesson, but I use machines daily for work.....I like watching the car side of things, but things that move on land where cars shouldn't be driving interest me more......I really liked how Derek took much more time to get this started and never gave up.

[@alwayssearching1882]

Something in my heart broke when dad and son high-fived when the engine started. You are so blessed. My dad was never around.

[@John-pk6ep]

Same :(

[@kcm732]

Derek is the man. I had the epiphany during this episode that Derek is essentially the automotive version of Bob Ross, but even better 😅🤘🏻😂🤣

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for the kind words

[@kcm732]

@@ViceGripGarage absolutely!! Cant thank you for what your content is able to do for me and mental state, waiting for your friday episodes is like excitment & escapism for me. its like what Top Gear used to for me on my fridays when it was still on the BBC USA network. I even got my father into what you're able to do, he watchs roadworthy on motortrend TV and genuinely enjoys it. thank you again Derek & Family ☺🤘🏻

[@Diabolos1]

VGG videos are filled with happy accidents.

[@xxW00LYxx]

He just takes that starter and beats the devil out of it

[@everettschroeder1441]

@@kcm732 you

[@beverlyaustin924]

My grandad gave his heart and soul to Allis Chalmers for over 20 years and retired in the mid 1970's. You can thank him for that tractor.

[@gregd.88]

Thanks grandad!!! I have three AC WD45's, over the years they have been built and rebuilt a 1000 times. The repair is only as good as the machanic.

[@bobadam7021]

This felt a little more like classic VGG. A little more relaxed, things went wrong, and you still made it run. Good work.

[@stephencooper5622]

Man, it sure did bring a smile to my face seeing you do this one! First big engine project I ever did was with my Dad and my little brother on an Allis Chalmers B. I was 12 years old, my brother was 10, and the tractor had been my great grandfather’s…It had been parked for 35 years because of a broken oil pickup tube and spun rod bearings. It had the Quonset hut it was parked in fall in on it in the meantime. We were in 4-H and looking for a bigger project than lawnmower engines, so went down the the farm and drug it outta the collapsed shed, hauled it on home in pieces and started the rebuild. Found out the oil pickup tube in these are pot metal, so we ended up making a new one with some black pipe and a hydraulic filter we found at fleet farm. The engine was stuck tight, so we soaked it for months too. Had the crank turned and started putting it back together. Ours was a 1939 flavor, and was crank only with a magneto. Got it all back together a few weeks before the fair (because we took it to the fair as a 4-H project) and I’ll never forget the day we got it running. It was a Sunday, tractor dealer was closed, and the carb gasket was shot, and I mean SHOT. Cranked on it for hours and hours. My dad called us in for supper, so we let it alone and went on in and ate. After dinner, it was still light out, being mid June, I said, “I’m gonna go give it one more shot.” My pop told me there was no way it was gonna go, we’d just have to wait until the dealer opened to get a gasket ordered. Well, being 12 and all, I decided to go give it one more try. Damned thing fired up on the first half crank! I’ll never forget the look on my dad’s face when he and my mom and brother came running out of the house and into the garage. My dad was 35 at the time and had never heard that thing run. We got her painted up, new seat and new decals and took it to the fair in July. The judges didn’t know what to do with us, they were blown away, but no one had ever done something like this, so they gave us one of those big green and gold “over the top” ribbons. We took my grandfather’s Farmall F12 the next year, and now if you look in the 4-H catalog, antique tractor restoration is a category :) I’ve gone on the have a custom car shop in Wisconsin and my brother was a PR man for Hemmings Motor News for a while…and it all started with an Allis Chalmers B 😊 Thank you for all the videos Derek, I really enjoy watching your channels, and this video especially brought all the fond memories flooding back up like that Marvel Mystery Oil shootin outta those cylinders. Keep up the good work and I hope to meet you some day and say thanks - Koop

[@rogerwalters5823]

Great story!!!

[@joehoeing6590]

wonderful story!

[@floorpizza8074]

That was a heart warming story. Thank you very much for sharing it with us, and Merry Christmas!

[@stephencooper5622]

@@floorpizza8074 Merry Christmas to you too!

[@iDgafY0]

TL;DR

[@samuelgambrel6890]

These last 2 videos have shown how much of a mechanical genius Derek really is I wish I had half the knowledge this man has upstairs

[@johnrichards244]

I know. He tries to fake it. But he is the master of getting the job done.

[@maggs131]

The best was the studebaker truck. He rebuilds the carb puts it on and bumps the key and it fires up immediately. He was stunned too lol

[@robertgarbe6348]

I don't think he sleeps.

[@Roosterjello]

Agree 100%

[@dadofid1006]

His ol' man must have been a hoot, R.I.P. 😎

[@brianrichardson7946]

This is by far one of your best resurrections and too bad there isn't a spot inside your barn for it to stay out of the weather. Great job on this old tractor

[@slipknotic2682]

Derek is the best. His optimistic outlook and positivity is infectious. This makes a guy feel like anything is possible, with enough mystery oil and elbow torque that is.

[@boyracer3477]

Derek just isn't afraid to give it a go and doesn't let initial failure stop him from moving forward. He is a teacher of how to fix cars but also how to get anything done. And just a nice guy. The best people live in flyover country ... regardless of what some people say.

[@Cooldad87]

humor is always the best too Derek can give a good laugh even when he's in difficult situations

[@michaelfraser5723]

dollars motivate, bad band follower

[@mlj_the_shield]

After a long crappy week at work it's always appreciated when I see a new VGG video show up. I'd watch this guy work on anything. Thanks Derek for the escapism.

[@kcm732]

agreed, 100%

[@cowboyconnor]

This is got to be the cleanest tractor I’ve ever seen anybody get for free

[@UserName-ln5ol]

Damn right that girl had more fields left in her for sure

[@daver6564]

That old tractor sat inside most of her life, and the sheet metal is SO straight. Great find!

[@willsgarage2092]

He dint get it for free he bought it.he will say anything to get views

[@chrisbetz3644]

@@willsgarage2092 no one watches because it's free or not I don't see your point.

[@wildbill23c]

Aside from the engine issues, it appears to be in really good condition surprisingly enough considering whoever owned it obviously didn't care to take much care of it sadly.

[@KHALABEEB]

Best episode of the year!! Felt like old VGG times again, no crazy expensive parts, no special tools and Fabrication...just a guy and his littlest human he's responsible for and an old Tractor.👍🙏

[@melvingibson4525]

Yeah those new influencer videos with all these guests and sponsors are hard to watch. Hopefully he doesn't end up killing this channel like so many have

[@cnat_sepll]

@@melvingibson4525 you'd be surprised to hear how his 'influencer videos' are not killing the channel and are likely the reason why Derek can provide such consistent content

[@melvingibson4525]

@@cnat_sepll yeah I'll just skip all those where he goes to events and hangs out with other KZbinrs

[@dannop2562]

Learned how to break loose and fire up an old tractor with my Dad on a couple of AC’s myself. Thanks Derek-a feller didn’t know how much he needed to remember that today!

[@oldmanmucsi527]

My grandpa had Allis Chalmers tractors on the farm. That how I learned how to drive. Great memories Derek.

[@jamesholtman4912]

Great to see "Little man" standing there watching and LEARNING from Big Feller.

[@dexjanelle]

I grew up on the farm with all ORANGE tractors. So THIS hits home! Lov'n it! THANK YOU!!

[@JerGol]

Your tenacity in the face of constant setbacks is one of the things which keeps us all hooked. Great work, Derek!

[@krampp24]

Bud you think hes got tenacity while going through set backs come work with me ill have you puking youll laughing so hard....

[@teotwawki00]

Both of my grandfathers worked at Allis Chalmers in LaPorte Indiana. One of them designed and laid out the templates for tractors and bigger equipment and the other worked in assembly. This episode took me right back in time. Put this tractor back to showroom condition. Do it for my grandfathers. They both had farms and tractors too. Thanks.

[@bluegrallis]

Allis didn't build any tractor in LaPorte, Indiana. All the way up threw the D series tractors, the G was the only tractor not built in West Allis Wisconsin. The G was built in Gadsdan, Al. They did build tractors in England and in France.

[@Josh-jg5nn]

@@bluegrallis They built harvesters there when they acquired Advance-Rumely.

[@teotwawki00]

@@bluegrallis Yes, they built bigger stuff like combines and harvesters. My grandfather Oscar Abele was an engineer, flew with Doolittle, created the foil dome top on Jiffy Pop popcorn, worked on the A- Bomb's casing, and he also designed the first manually operated hydraulic lift gate for loading the back of trucks. These were times when men invented and created with brilliant trigonometry, mathematics, and their hands. He was a REAL genius. He would do all kinds of experiments with gardening, invented a strain of hull-less popcorn, was friends with Orville Redenbacher, built our 2,500 sq ft ,2 story house with basement, plumbed, and ran the electrical. He did way too much to list here. They had the whole line of tractors in LaPorte for sale as well.

[@BigPawTivald]

The commentary, the one-liners, the exact percentages, the slang...you are pure gold Derrick.

[@danielnelson1930]

This was more or less what my Dad and I and my brother did 1970ish. Dad bought a C that was sitting out in a field - without a can over the muffler. And it was about 50 miles from home. After 3 days of working, got it running and, as I didn't yet have a driver license, he towed the car with the tractor which I steered and kept running for lights and heat. It was well after dark when we got home and temp was in 20s so every little while Dad would stop, come sit in the car and warm up. That was one of those experiences that one can't forget.

[@keithmarshall5025]

Thank you!!! My Friday doesn’t end until I watch Vice Grip Garage!!!

[@LxMustangMan50]

I love how honest your videos are. These things can't always be revived in the field and driven home, but you keep with it and show the struggle.

[@BrettonFerguson]

This tractor hasn't been in the field. It has already been restored at some point recently. 1942 an zero rust. Perfect paint job. Not even a scratch.. Yup "honesty".

[@TD-rh7ir]

That alternator addition and resistor at the coil looks like it was converted to 12 volts at sometime in the past. We did our WD45 in this manner and the original starter will spin it over much faster. Those old starters didn't seem to mind the extra juice, as long as you didn't crank them for a very long time. I am an old retired tradesman that was raised on a medium sized Midwest farm. Got my mechanic knowledge for 4 cyl on an AC model c. Rebuilt the engine myself when I was 12 or so.

[@stashwaxroller1740]

That was amazing work! Never seen a project that was so hopeless be brought back. Old tractors are pretty resilient, but only a true master could bring this one back and make it so entertaining! Thanks man!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you very much!

[@RuralMidwest]

Very well said

[@ChrisHolly]

This is the kind of content that makes me a subscriber. You really can make the process of taking this apart, fixing it, and putting it back together a really, REALLY interesting experience. I enjoy the humor as well, and these episodes are a great opportunity to sit back and enjoy. You are a master mechanic but a fantastic entertainer as well. Thank you, so much, for what you do.

[@manderson147]

This ^

[@kylerobb8066]

The first thing that I learned how to drive was an old allis-chalmers. My dad used to let me putt-putt around the pasture as he sat on the fender next to me giving me tips and pointers when I was little. I'd love to see more tractor rescues on this channel.

[@DragonQueen78]

That was incredible. I have a great respect for your patience, Derek. What a great job you did and I hope you keep this amazing little tractor! Like you said make it work around the farm lol

[@gak2173]

You Madman! Keep 'em rolling!! Your endless optimism is contagious.

[@CourageTheCowardlyDog266]

Just watching Derek assemble an engine with the rain on the tin roof is possibly the greatest ASMR of the year

[@eagleteam6]

I really enjoy the humorous approach to your videos. I realize there are others who can do the same thing...starting and driving abandoned vehicles. However, your comedic approach is what makes the difference. Please keep it up. I am however, amazed at your ability to work with these rusted out vehicles. Good job Derek.

[@getchasome6230]

I about died when he chunked that old battery into the weeds. Lol

[@roberthodge2771]

@@getchasome6230 One of those weird left wingers that value environment over lives would of sued about that battery toss for sure. lol

[@thomasmccardle725]

I love watching you work your magic on all the worn out iron, especially when Brantley hops in to lend his helping hands. This is definitely one of my favorite YouTubian channels! Y’all stay safe and always be awesome 😎

[@gripman666]

This is my favorite channel to watch out of all of them . I completely enjoy the indepth of what you're mind is thinking. I'm a mechanical engineer and electrical engineer and love this show . Keep it going my dude

[@robertburke3102]

Sleeperdude one to watch also. Vice grip leads the spear

[@davemilster]

Me too as an dual engineer and also 65. I have tinkered with cars and engines my whole life. I enjoy the clean language, the family closeness and support not to mention the trials you go thru to get these various machines back running again.

[@coyfisher5772]

Sounds like a bubble machine with that muffler but I love those old tractors. Brings back happy days

[@vhfgamer]

Never clicked on a video so fast before. VGG with tractors is my favorite... mostly because I would love to have an old school tractor.

[@johnlehmeyer8793]

Absolutely respect the amount of tenacity you've put into this project, a man after my own heart!

[@alexmikhael5061]

just to plant a garden .... lol well hehehhe

[@frankmiller7960]

I can't believe I missed this, it's great that after sitting so long and being locked up you got this old AC running again!

[@robertlewis8024]

I have to say, it already sounds better than I thought it would. Looking forward to seeing it do a little work.

[@Westie_NZ]

Well, I think that might be the most fun revival to watch of all of them so far! Fantastic!! I look forward to seeing her working a little around Rusty Acres sometime. Brilliant work, Derek.

[@annekrzoska5433]

I grew up in the 70's not too far from the Allis Chalmers plant; I remember hearing the 1st shift steam whistle blow as I was getting ready for school, and watching the tractors roll off the line as I waited for the bus. Here I am a half century later, still getting a charge out of watching one of those big orangies roll by! I hope you get the old girl running again! Love your videos!!

[@annekrzoska5433]

my bad... It IS running! Great job, Derek!

[@waragainstgreed]

hello from the 68th and becher neighborhood

[@MrSmith0128]

Stop lying

[@annekrzoska5433]

@@waragainstgreed 73rd & National! Hello neighbor!

[@Yakuzachris10]

You are the mechanic dad I wish I had growing up, thank you so much for your ability to troubleshoot.

[@95cxhatch95]

Your dedication to this one was amazing! Goes to show that old engine can still run after all that abuse!

[@piuthemagicman]

neglect, not abuse :)

[@boyracer3477]

@@piuthemagicman Neglect is a form of abuse. Ask a CPS worker. And cars are much like children .....

[@dillonsgarage1968]

I need more of this in my life 😭

[@3tone379]

Have a nice binge weekend or 2 I watched em all in about 2 3 weekends only channel I've ever just kept watching video after video and never went na this one isn't good ....they're all good

[@PapaPlaid]

I loved this “episode”. Really felt like the the old Derek not that he’s changed in a bad way. Seems like he really enjoys the old equipment. Would love to see more equipment and diesel “episodes”. Keep doin what you’re doin, love to see it!

[@greganderson7040]

Really like the way u make these old tractors live again with what u have laying around and and the mind of a great mechanic. Without spending $3000 to make a $1500 machine work again. Ive been doing the same kind of stuff my whole lìfe. Ive been a certified marine tech for 29 years. Have my own shop over here in central Arkansas for almost 20 years. Its great to see videos of real guys making junk run again. Just to see if they can. Keep em coming!

[@jrw3813]

I literally shed a tear when it finally popped over, and you gave your boy the high five! What a great episode! Keep doing the good stuff

[@aaronpalmer7358]

Straw hat makes a guy look real prepared for this excursion. Perfect. Bring the thunder!

[@christopherkeefe7716]

I can never get enough of watching a feller get these rustolaters runnin

[@bryanbradshaw134]

Really liked the blue line plate on the back. I have been in law enforcement for 16 years thank you for the support

[@br549rdr]

Absolutely loved it when little man jumped of the Deere smiling bc pops got the AC running. Lil man watched pops determination, knowledge and patience pay off. Great job!!! What a lesson to be learnt here😇🙏🏻🙏🏻😇

[@DaveHiggoHiggins]

This has been one of my favourite videos you've done, and it's about a little tractor that could! Persistence, patience and passion pays off! And to share that moment it fired off, with your boy, magnificent. Thanks again for providing inspiration and fun

[@Docmiller4425]

Wow, I didn't think this ole' girl had a chance in Hades of even running. You sure kept going and not giving up and got her to actually run. Now I think she deserves a full rebuild and actually get her to running great again. Hope to see you doing a more with this ole' AC. Have a blessed weekend and thanks for the awesome content as always.

[@Ddo2much]

I so wish you could come fix my grandfathers he would love it he is 86 years old and I just admire your work.

[@jasonbose3507]

Wow, I absolutely love these old tractors, they are so tough and they'll always come through for you on the farm. Plus, they remind me of hanging out helping grandpa and listening how he survived living off the land during the great depression, and how hard it was for everyone during those days. I miss the smell of 100 years of old machinery and oil with the hardened packed soil floors with tools and tractor parts everywhere, the good times of child hood with grandpa!

[@markcooper9033]

A comment for miss Jessica...thank you for taking care of your man!! How many of us have been entertained AND motivated by Derrick over the years in how to fix/maintain/resurrect old iron and feel a sense of manliness...thank you Jessica for your wifeliness...your motherliness...your womanliness...💪👧👍

[@timothygeiger8271]

She's also done a video of doing her own repair work on her daily driver, while Derek was out of town shooting a video!

[@tatilibero3]

Wow I'm actually on time for once! This is awesome Derek! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Happy holidays!

[@jevfot4526]

10:52

[@lloydhills7416]

I love that little Allis, with the split front end. We had two Alliss Chalmers Tractors we farmed with, they were work Horses. A WD and a WC one you had to crank to start. The one you had to crank belonged to my Grandpa.

[@doghairgarage9022]

Best way to end the work week! New Vice Grip Garage! Keep up the great work guy!

[@PandaMan937]

I’ve been missing the vids because life’s been hectic, decided I’d treat myself and click on this notification! Excited to see where this tractor will take you!

[@michaelthacker6121]

I really beleive he could make anything run again. This guy is a wealth of knowledge and I'm glad you decide to share it with us! Thank you Derek!

[@One-Crazy-Cat]

Gosh I remember back 40+ years ago my grandad had some them Allis tractors on the farm when it was working farm back in the 70’s and 80’s they were 1930’s and 40’s units. Front crank start. They were old beasts then but he had an old timer to work on them back then. Not too many ppl work on them nowadays outside hobby projects.

[@chrisdexter8011]

Derek, if it has a ballast resistor, 12v alternator and a 12 v battery, it probably has been converted to 12 volts. That starter might be happier with a 12v battery. 6v systems didn't use a ballast resistor so bypassing the resistor when using a 6v battery would give you hotter spark. I converted my 1954 Farmall "A" to 12v about 45 years ago. The 6v starter lover the 12v and it has been running great ever since until I parked it about 5 years ago. These old tractors never die.

[@joem3341]

6v and a ballast resistor will make it very difficult to start. Automotive systems ran 12v to the coil to start, then through the resistor I'm run to save on the points

[@IrishOutlawGarage]

My ole man was a master at getting these things loose. He'd fill the cylinders, crankcase, exhaust etc.... to the tippy top with usually used oil for like a week. Every single time it worked. This is a good one Derek. Reminds me of my ole man. 👍

[@Bryant-r3s]

Like I tell people all the time your termination always wins

[@tonyfike4330]

Amazed at you patience and persistence. You and your projects are truly inspiring! Thanks for sharing your escapades!

[@neonliz1]

Derrick the Allis Chalmers save is a fantastic one! You can see your passion and love for the job I think you were enjoying yourself working on it and you are spot on about them! Back to the roots for you and your boys got to learn from you so much!

[@hansonschmid9548]

Fellers early for this one! Loving all of the adventures and fun from this guy. Keep up the AWESOME work Derek and family!

[@Sydneymccormick2931]

Derek is just a huge inspiration to me I'm a tractor mechanic by trade and while the tractors I fix on are newer this still helps a guy and I have an 89 f250 with a 460 that needs rebuilt and derek has helped me build the confidence to tackle that rebuild so Derek Tha KS for all ypu do ypur an amazing guy and I will always give your Chanel support

[@darinsitko998]

Definitely one of my favorite episodes! Thanks for helping me tune out life's noise & tune into my favorite mechanical wizard. The free laughs were great too! Looking forward to seeing this little AC around the lodge!

[@ronniekeener3802]

That was amazing. You have a ton of patients bud. Glad to see I'm not the only guy that is to stubborn to quit till she runs.

[@dackmanbtjr5030]

Wow, my dad had one back in the mid 60's and i loved that tractor. He sold it with the house when we move into a city from the country. I was devastated. Love your channel brother

[@mikepoint4717]

Derek is either saving cars, trucks or tractors, what a fabulous channel. Amazing

[@professornuke7562]

Then there were the times he and his brother rescued a boat, and a caravan.

[@mikepoint4717]

@@professornuke7562 yes , them were great videos too . 😊👍

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@dawsonmuth]

I'm honestly really inspired by how much derek kept perservering! This is why I love this channel. Just when I feel like giving up on a project in the future I'm gonna think of this episode!

[@Iaintwoke]

She fought you a bit but well done brother. Top notch job. Isn't it amazing that an engine in that condition can run so well really. Loving it. She's a beautiful old work horse. 👍😁

[@d.jasonmcneese2730]

Derek, You are a hilarious entertainer and a fantastic mechanic. I greatly appreciate the clean humor and the great lessons in auto basics.

[@toxicity4818]

This was one of my favorite episodes yet. Derek was in peak Derek-mode for this one.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

That’s a really cool looking tractor. I have faith that you can do it but you are definitely crazy for diving it home. 🤘🤘

[@TheHeadcrabRepublic]

Derek you un-ironically helped me begin my mechanic journey. Taught me a lot about the stuff. Never change brother

[@DeadInsideButStillSmiling]

First motorized vehicle I ever drove was a D-14. I was 9 and felt like the king of the world. On a related note, did you know that the only reason Chevy and Dodge didn't follow Ford into the tractor business was because they understood that farmers had more important things to do with their time than to be working on their tractors every day. True story. Sweet little B Derek. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@mattcrosby7435]

Derek you are an inspiration to me and I just love how you work on the projects. I'm 43 and still learning thanks to you I feel I could rebuild any engine... almost! Thank you again, and keep the videos coming!

[@kevincollins8014]

This was a really cool revival. A whole lot of challenges and obstacles to overcome. I'm glad to see this old tractor go to a good home.

[@danjones1365]

With the tractor content got me thinking about past episodes and realized how much I miss Krang. That old chatterbox provided some of the best back and forth banter. Tell him we’re thinking about him and hope he’s doing well this holiday season back on the farm.

[@resimpsonnf]

I love this stuff..Merry Christmas Derek and family and all the viewers watching tonight..

[@catmandoo2674]

Would definitely love to see this little tractor put in an old garden or something over on the lodge. I have always loved AC tractors.

[@jimparker7778]

Reminded me of my teens (50 years ago). Worked with International tractors (gas models) and learned a lot of tricks that translated to my interest in auto racing. Got comfortable playing with distributors and carbs. Thank you for the memories.

[@CurtisBlanchard]

The timing is perfect! Up here in the rust belt of Maine, with a snow storm, perfect way to break up the evening!

[@PeterHinkle]

Derek, a fella would like to thank you so much for this awesome content. I love the feature length. Keep ‘em coming!

[@84eurospec911R]

Every VGG video is absolute gold! And they just keep getting better. Look forward to every upload. Keep up the great work!

[@harveyarrington7297]

5:15 central time yes it’s a runner. You’re mechanical abilities are amazing. Great job. Following for years.

[@pmillner3373]

"Your house is over here, over by the dodge." Haha! That's some good stuff right there!

[@carlmandjik6520]

Enjoyed the change of pace !! Love it when you mix it up a tad , to be totally honest it’s your personality, humour and love of family that pulled me in and entertains us on a weekly basis … and thank you for that !!

[@Koda722]

I love the tractor content!! My dad would take me on rides with our old 1945 John Deere Model B when i was little. Tractors are a good way to make some bonding time with the young ones

[@mr.c3781]

I have to admit Derek. I had my doubts if you were going to get it running, but your grit, determination, skill and luck led to to success in the end! Great episode. Keep them coming.

[@benjismith593]

I can't stop laughing 🤣. Derek you, and your family, deserve every KZbin view you get. Wholesome content!

[@55OldsHoliday]

This was amazing Derek. Seeing you do your thing in the beautiful scenery of Tennessee is melting a work week's worth of tension and stress.

[@danschneider7369]

“Give me fuel, give me fire....give me what I desire”.......LOL !! Derek, I keep coming back to your channel because you are the genuine article. Nothing contrived, nothing phony, just the real you. Which I find refreshing and tremendously entertaining. You are a “one and only”, a “one of one” in the absolute best sense! Thanks for all your hard work in keeping us exceedingly entertained.

[@garylee2976]

Derrick you are one of a kind your family is blessed to have you sir. God bless you and your family 🙏😇.

[@johnryder1888]

A guy can see that this tractor was well taken care of in it's former life and was parked probably just after an honest day of work. Who knows what the circumstances were to have it put in it's present situation. A little research could have found a local Antique equipment club that could have found someone who would give it a new home before it got so stuck. Thank you Derek for being that person who has an understanding of this little gems true value even it's only as a learning exercise. Now it can live on and have many more days of honest work.This tractor was the largest selling tractor made by Allis Chalmers. This little tractor was very popular for just pulling sprayers, hay balers and other equipment that had their own power source. That little engine, with some modifications, went on to be installed in many later tractors.

[@wijoey710]

Kind of looks like Derek parked it in the weeds also