BARN FIND Anniversary Corvette Parked 37 YEARS! Will it RUN AND DRIVE Home?

[@kevinsok3011]

This really is better than anything on TV. To put together almost 3 hours of high-quality content like this must take an insane amount of editing and behind the scenes work. Thanks for always pumping out amazing content! We appreciate it a lot dude!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you so much for noticing and commenting. I can't tell you how refreshing it is to hear the feedback of how hard it really is

[@bloc0102]

​@@ViceGripGarage How many hours editing this one? 164.76352 repeating?

[@jerryantaya1266]

I think about that all the time. To make an episode here every week along with Roadworthy Rescue and all the shows where he participates and meets with fans every time and all the travel is crazy. Idk where the man finds time to sleep, let alone edit videos. Even the shorter ones take forever. National Treasure fr!

[@johansecamarena6836]

Yes the best show on KZbin love every minute of it

[@TheJustintyper]

37? In a row? Good times man.

[@ChuckPackwood]

The real hero is Jessica for letting Derrick tour the country just to keep us entertained. We appreciate you both.

[@Blaines-smallengine-repair]

I would too if my husband was making a killing

[@Blaines-smallengine-repair]

But facts Jess is such a asset tho she’s a keeper

[@TobyCatVA]

Jessica is a 100% first-class lass.

[@ViceGripGarage]

SAINT.

[@dwaynelong7123]

A true family affair

[@Notion_of_Death]

Can a guy really say thank you enough for everything you give us? 2 hours and 47ish minutes of VGG! What a way to start the weekend

[@DonJLeBlanc]

ABSOLUTELY AGREE !!! FUN METER GETS PEGGED !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ulford]

I agree. Feels like 20 minutes watching this. Derek, you are outstanding.

[@mzaccagnini7179]

I agree totally.

[@rcragemoddingenjoyingrcveh417]

❤

[@Doze320]

Love the channel and the start-to-finish video format. My wife was laughing at me because I happen to put on a Vice Grip Garage t-shirt this morning then sat and watched the video this morning...

[@lukewalker1051]

Just to let you know the variety of people who watch and appreciates your videos... I am a 70 y.o. retired automotive engineer who worked at Chevy Engineering during this era and owned a C3 and drove C3's of all varieties and engine types...manual and automatic. I am actually a second generation engineer as my father worked for Chevy Engineering and he brought home all of Chevy's performance cars from the 60's, 70's until he retired. We used to take them out after dinner and open them up. A walk down memory lane and how utterly simple these cars are compared to today. Nobody will be taking a current car and doing what you are doing almost 50 years later like this. Just love your tenacity and knowledge of these old cars. So impressive. I used to do the same as you when young and most cars I had even through engineering school, were hand be downs that didn't run that I put many miles on....all pre-internet. God Bless you sir.

[@destinationunknown8373]

Seeing this comment makes me smile sir! Just so you know, the legacy of carbureted and simple vehicles still lives on with yung'uns (I am 22 now). Last year, I purchased a 1982 Mazda RX7. It's a carbureted rotary engine car, and I would have been lost without knowing how to handle and work on carbs. Simply watching Derek and his videos gave me enough confidence to get into it and learn how they work. That car's now had its engine rebuilt, and the wonky carburetor problems have been fixed! Thanks for sharing your story, I bet Derek appreciates is as much as I do.

[@bkon4675]

Lot of people are picking these vehicles up, especially the GM's and reviving them. There's an industry growing. If you notice watching Vice Grip, parts are available.

[@triggercrysisjames142]

As a 50 year old man, I can honestly say this is literally become one of my favorite things to watch in my lifetime. That is including the awesome TV shows of the 1980's such as, The A Team, Dukes of Hazzard, Knight Rider and even Saturday morning cartoons! These long form Vicegrip Garage videos are my absolute favorite thing to watch in the evening on my weekends. Thanks Derek for giving us great content on a subject we all enjoy... Fixing old stuff! Keep it up!

[@krisdoan2256]

This is a 69 year old woman who agrees with you 💯,Love to watch this young man,he reminds of growing up watchin' my brother ' do the same,or get their car fixed. Great stuff !!!!

[@72Z15SS]

Agree with you Sir 100%

[@TobyCatVA]

As an old fart myself, I wish Derrick could tune me up, coat me in some shine, and get me back into going-to-town condition. LoL

[@Thewindingstairs747]

Yeah but he’s still behind Charlie’s Angels and Love Boat in my book!

[@Thewindingstairs747]

Save the rear shocks! Those are cool

[@1978JonBullock]

2hr 47 minutes of vice grip garage goodness.

[@zaxbysfixit]

Right, like a really good movie but better.

[@mosieurlaurin]

YESS 🎉

[@lloyddurbin4607]

Just got in from a gig, guess I'm not going to bed for a bit!!

[@Djdj-kd8ue]

That car was the dustiest thing in the whole barn

[@ericlee8231]

I had to get a few extra wobble pops to keep the back neck wet

[@evanperry3699]

There are very few channels I'd be pumped to watch a 2hr48min video, but this one has me LOOKIN RIGHT AT IT!!

[@Patrick_Cooper]

I am so glad I bought an 8 pack of Rolling Rock...

[@evanperry3699]

@@Patrick_Cooper gotta have a cold snack?

[@Strikersw]

Thank you, Derek, for always providing great content. I've been fighting terminal cancer for 5 years and don't get out much because of pain and reduced mobility. Your show gives me a laugh and mental lift and allows me to go along with you on your adventures. I hope to see you restore this anniversary corvette and give her a reasonable paint job.

[@tavarish]

Alright boys, get ready

[@I_am_BiG_Al]

Where's mat?

[@malo240sx]

more P1 videos!!!!!!! its been forever!

[@uriahpolite1594]

Let’s goo tavarish in the house

[@claymcintyre7515]

I’d like to see it in my driveway 😊

[@markstoybox2058]

Where’s your 2hr video 😅

[@waynekaminski5438]

Derek's use of Mystery Oil. "I don't know what's in it, it's a mystery" never gets old and gets a smile!

[@jameshufford2706]

Just like Heintz 57, WD40, the new coke and the colonel secret recipes.

[@acm_1028]

@@jameshufford2706 It was released in 2003 actually, 74% mineral oil, 25% stoddard solvent, and 1% lard. Maybe true maybe not

[@Esteban-mg2cy]

​@@acm_1028yeah, no lard... the product is heralded as one of the best top-end lubricants, because it "wicks" to carbon. And desolves it

[@acm_1028]

@@Esteban-mg2cy I need to get some. I've been using diesel oil and I think it's leaving some gunk behind.

[@hazmatt66]

@acm_1028 I used it back in the 70's

[@juliepowell1715]

I am a 66 year old woman. I love to watch these videos. I am amazed and worry when you're driving them. Last night. I thought how lazy and soft i am. I love my AC. I cant imagine how hot it was while you put this car bCk together. Thank you for ALL that you do. Take care!

[@DONNIEBell-r8u]

Love your energy and channel, just subscribed, I used to work on my vehicles but as I've gotten older, not happening, stay safe and im looking forward to next one bub

[@bhess246]

My dad has this same edition 78 Vette and she's a stunning car. We called her Lucille.

[@CoryPiston]

My father , his name is Rick Pilgrim worked at Ringle Chevy in Edgar Wi from years 77-79 when he was in high school he is watching this video and he is very excited to say he is very sure that is the same car that was in the showroom in his younger days of being there !! Make him proud and bring this car back to life . Edgar Wisconsin is a small country farm town with a pop of about 1500 where I graduated high school in 2006 !!

[@rogerwatson2255]

Hey Edgar WI from Mosinee WI!

[@Geoduck.]

What a great story Cory. Thanks for sharing that.

[@cathej1000]

That is awesome! Really cool the VGG family is big enough to hit home for folks. God bless your Pops!

[@ripvanrevs]

I have a black 78 Corvette I bought a couple years ago. It sat in a garage for 24 years. Only a few miles since the last oil change that was done in Norwalk, Ohio in 1997. Would love to know more about it's history. Wasn't even 20 years old when it was parked. Guy had at least 5 other corvettes when he passed away and his son sold them to the guy I bought it from.

[@topselur]

Restore it and give it to your wife for anniversary or something

[@braddocksgarage]

"No leaks!" as the rear window leaks in the carwash... Gotta love it!

[@JamesJames-r8t]

What 😢

[@ck47401]

I'm sorry, but I got to be selfish and say I really enjoy the 2+ hour episodes. It sure beats the hell out of all the bullsnot happening in the world. Thank you Derek.

[@toddtraficanti4832]

Always amazed that you make auto repair work look so easy. I took auto shop in high school for 4 years and had a great teacher. He always said he didn’t want to make us into mechanics but at least we should know if we took it to a shop and the mechanic said the muffler bearings are going out, find a new mechanic. I can’t get enough of your channel. Looking forward to seeing you in Tucson at the Duct Tape Drags 2024

[@TobyCatVA]

I like how thoughtful you always are towards the garage/barn owners of the vehicles. Sweeping up, applying cat litter (StaDry), and all the other extra caution you take being respectful. Honestly, that says a lot about the type of person you are.

[@tlandon770]

This is a top 2 episode. Should be eligible for an Oscar for best comedy documentary series. But at this point Derek doesn’t need a stupid trophy to recognize his brand. It speaks for itself!

[@nolanhill3400]

He gets to drive & show all at the same time! Not to many get to do that! That a Trophy

[@kentmackey2717]

I love hearing all his inner thoughts. I've said the same thing to myself so many times over the years, but usually some more cussing involved. His "Help me understand!!" doesn't usually come out like that in my garage! 🤣

[@Macroproxy]

C3 Corvette is what brought me to this channel. My favorite.

[@nathanbopp6163]

The burnout car? I remember him putting a supercharger on it. Did he ratchet strap the motor in?😂 drove it home in the snow, originally. I'm from the rocky days myself. '69 chevelle

[@Macroproxy]

@nathanbopp6163 Yeah it was the deliver it in a blizzard episode. I'll never get over the duct tape to keep the ice from hitting him in the face, then removed it because of the annoying sound. Classic.

[@nathanbopp6163]

@Macroproxy the man's a national treasure, IMHO. I worry about these farm boys working themselves to death, but if you never slow down, you never grow old. I hope all is well, and one day your vette gets the chance to run the quarter mile

[@paultinker1963]

Just spent the last just under 3 hours watching a guy bring an old Corvette back to life. Can’t think of a better way to kill a Sunday afternoon. Thanks Derek. Slowly working my way through your back catalogue. Loving it. Wish we had cars like that over here in the United States of Kingdom.

[@ondrejbures3909]

It’s 1 am in Europe and I can enjoy two hours of VGG in peace as everyone is asleep. Wonderfull!

[@baswenmakers6846]

I hear ya. Much better than going to a bar or watch anything that Hollyweird pumps out. I am making snacks.

[@greg4876]

It's around 8.30 in the US and I'm finally done with work so i can do the same

[@bellaablondiee]

my favorite was the "no leaks!" in the car wash meanwhile there's water shooting in through the rear glass on the passenger side lolol. great episode as always!!!

[@ryancleveland9553]

Right at 2:35:20 the back window leacked right as he was about to say he cant believe the seals held. King of comedic timing!

[@michaelcolton8431]

Derrick I’ve been watching you for over a year and a half now and I got to say man you make my day 10x better every time I open my phone to find you posted a new video. Thanks man I love your videos

[@ViceGripGarage]

Very much appreciated thank you for watching I couldn't do it without you

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

I have no idea how you put together such great (extended) content like this over and over again. The amount of edit work alone (aside from the actual task of getting the car back on the road) is staggering. I can't even imagine how much work it is just to find a project/location/support system to piece together a long video like this is...but I sure appreciate it. Personally, I enjoy the road trip part of it the most! The breakdowns/worries/victories to get her home is always the icing on the cake.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks so much for recognizing it!!!

[@eugenefrancis4886]

When Derrick opens the driver's door and you see the look on his face when the smell hits him, I haven't laughed like that in awhile. Bless you Derrick for providing an old car guy with quality entertainment.

[@MICHAELEJONES-xs2pe]

MY 1978 SITS IN THE GARAGE COVERED IN DUST JUST LIKE THIS PROJECT. IT WAS MY FIRST NEW CAR WHEN I WAS 21 YEARS OLD. I USED ALL THE MONEY I HAD SAVED SINCE AN INFANT. IT WAS MY DAILY DRIVER UNTILL I PARKED IT AND IT HAS NOT MOVED IN 30 YEARS. YOU HAVE GIVEN ME SOME IDEAS TO GET IT BACK ON THE ROAD BUT BEING 67YOA NOW IS HOLDING ME BACK.. THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDEO...I KNOW IT CAN BE BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE.

[@rickfouser1848]

We have a similar story. I to bought my first new car at 22 years old and it was a 78 SA. A L82 4 speed with everything in it. Sold it in 81 just before I got married. Always wondered what happened to it. Maybe it ended up in abandoned barn like this. Sure brought back memories.

[@johngrefer9799]

Hey man I'd love to come help gettin er going but I'm all the way in Oilberta Canada and in the end, as a heavy-duty apprentice at 16, I wouldn't have time lol Maybe see if anyone young like 15-18 who likes old cars would like to get er going with ya, you know like a helping hand on things, teaching them about the car, who knows it might even spark new interest in old cars for that person to. But what do I know right?

[@WoobieLT]

The opening shot was just 🤌🏽

[@reader5611]

Why all CAPS

[@MICHAELEJONES-xs2pe]

@@reader5611 THAT IS THE WAY I TYPE...GET OVER IT.

[@andrewmacgregor12]

Gotta love towards the end there when gettn a wishy wash, as soon as you said nothing leaked, back left of the rear windshield let a couple drippy drops out😂 wonderful comedic timing

[@TheMotoDude420]

This is by far better than any feature film in theaters right now. Derek is the hero we need and deserve.

[@holylandfan3275]

I agree. I’m a female in my 60’s and love finding a channel with someone with an ACTUAL talent, interesting, and NO filthy profanity. It proves it’s not necessary.

[@templetonpeck393]

This is a prime candidate for a proper restoration, paint, interior, the lot. What an amazing find.

[@ItsMeeJon]

Pretty sure it’s been wrecked by that parts list

[@Js16108]

Corvettes are worshiped, they got more than they deserved 30 years ago lol

[@christophertaylor9100]

@@ItsMeeJon Yeah that was pretty extensive, but I didn't see much body work on it. Maybe just a long time overhaul.

[@tturtle1659]

@@ItsMeeJon spot on - also the paint is an indicator of something happening in the past. I saw GM paint go bad but not like this. If it were given to me with the instruction to do anything with it, I'd go for an everyday car which does everything right - kinda like a pro-touring car but not extreme.

[@Sammywhat]

CONGRATULATIONS ON 2 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!!!! No one deserves it more than a guy and his hard-working family. Woo Hoo!! 🥳🍾🎈🍻

[@Sdog-su8to]

As a mechanic that started in the early 80’s I appreciate your videos. Brings back a lot of memories.

[@normenderle550]

Very cool Derek thanks for the early viewing!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Appreciate ya members!

[@tsp159]

​@@ViceGripGarageThanks for setting the standard for educational entertainment for the last five years!

[@rogerlarge4827]

All things dually considered. The VGG offerings are the best shows of any network, KZbin or Morse Code message. Period.

[@Les-b6v]

Please don't ever stop doing this. I love this type of show where you explain how the pump rod connects to the cam. Of all the old "sunday" mechanic shows they use to have on tv that died because they started getting too commercial. This is for sure the best shadetree, twoguys, trucks and so on show on the planet. Thanks for letting me hang out and learn a thing or two.

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

What a sweet old Vette. Freta is hopefully happy with seeing her car back on the road. I think clean up the interior so it’s safe for the little humans and get the AC back together and working. It would be nice to see her shine again with some factory paint colors. Enjoy the sweet old ride. Thanks so much for the videos, Derek. Was nice to see the little helper bring you out some pizza and have a chat. That’s why you’re my favorite KZbin guy, you’re just a great guy.

[@EliKazmaier]

Hey Derek. A guy wants to sincerely thank you for all your hard work filming, editing, and traveling for these videos for us. It truly is a pleasure to watch your content on Saturday mornings. It makes the weekend for me. Sincerely, thank you Derek, Jessica, and the boys. (LGG is great too!) I look forward to what’s to come for you and your family. :)

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@EliKazmaier]

@@ViceGripGarage I don’t believe it… but I guess I got too I’m looking right at it. A feller responds too! You’re very welcome, and congrats on 2 million subs. 💪

[@gerry-p9x]

​@@ViceGripGaragemice eat the wires or poop inna HVAC SYSTEM?

[@duarte5dm]

Derek this one deserves a full restauration. I know this isn't the purpose of the channel but i feel that this is the correct way to go on this car. Good health to yourself and your family!

[@rdmineer1]

I like the patina, but either way.

[@MotorScotti]

A full mechanical restoration, please. Leave the outside as is.

[@MLimbaugh-f1r]

its not worth the effort when done you would have 8 times in it from what its worth

[@craignapoli]

Derek, I absolutely love LOVE your video's, you are a very talented mechanic with a rare "Happy Go Lucky" attitude, in my humble opinion the Corvette is the most stunning car ever mass produced and you live in the most opportunistic "barn find" classic car country in the world, I would give BOTH my NUTS to be you and own that car STUNNING CAR right now, Kind regards Craig Napoli from the Land Downunder.

[@mike5162]

I would love to see a full restoration of this car. At least a budget restoration and paint

[@mikebrunner1577]

I will be honest, you probably wont even read my message. Not many good C3s left anymore that have not been Molested. Please restore that car. It is more than worth it. What a great Vette. Thank you for bringing me along. I really miss mine.

[@garykirkpatrick2636]

Thanks bro, i’m not a mechanic but I am in the middle of bringing my 1978 GMC C35 454 back on the road after sitting mostly indoors or covered for 30 years because it wasn’t Smog legal. The way you explain things in detail and some of your hilarious terminology really helps people like me to be able to fix their own cars better than anyone else would do it thanks again. God’s blessings for you and yours.

[@skrue68]

I agree, restore it. I'm always for restoring, I like those shiny cars better... ❤

[@truckywuckyuwu]

I have always wanted a corvette like this. It has always been my favorite car since I was a kid. I had a couple different hotwheels of this and other toys, and posters all over the wall when I was a kid. There's just something about the way it looks. It's hard to describe. I just love how it looks. The front wheel wells bumping up a bit really gave it a unique look compared to so many other cars. Everytime I see one I just love it. Absolutely beautiful machine. Corvette Stingray and this. Just wow. It's just too bad that it's out of my price range. Can't justify the money for it. Thank you for the video. I've enjoyed watching many over the years. Always an enjoyable few hours.

[@rmpplo]

Nice job! My 82 collectors edition has 13,362 miles. My mom bought it new in 82 I start it up amd replace the brake system every 4 years. We lost mom in 97. Car still smells new when you open the door. No, she didn’t drive it much, but smiled every time she did!

[@darrenashley126]

Years ago I learned a valuable lesson. I bought a case of Johny Walker and Cola cans and after my first one, I had trouble breathing. I drove myself to the hospital and collapsed at the front doors. They gave me a shot of Adrenalin and got my breathing under control. It turns out that the cans had mouse wee on them that I couldn't taste and the box showed no sign of mice. I have never drank out of a can that I haven't washed ever again because I ended up back in the hospital unresponsive and close to death. I thought a warning would be a good idea at this point. Stay well. From Australia.

[@alicewilson8588]

Wow what a video. I am a 77 year old great grandma whose daddy was a "shade tree mechanic". Actually he had a garage and welding shop that he worked in part time. Watching you work on that car brought back so many memories. You have to love a car that can actually be worked on without having to hook it up to a computer. Thank you.

[@Swegsy]

I found you like a month ago because i just bought an old rust bucket C3 and been trying to ejamacate myself on the thing. Your knowledge, positive attitude, and problem solving skills is something that most of the world lacks in a big way. I guess we can thank god for a feller like you. You have made the anxiety of a restoration project into a creative and productive exertion of my time.

[@5ballew3]

Your videos have the ability to relax people, so much so, that they don't even realize 2 hours and 48 min. have gone by. Almost 3 hours went by and it felt like 30 min. That just shows the quality of your content. Thanks for all your hard work, Derek and Jessica. So close to 2 million!

[@EliKazmaier]

Just hit 2 million!

[@samoliver3242]

We are so grateful for you Derrick, Jessica, and the family. Please remember to take plenty of time with your family. We'll still be here for you! You've helped so many people. More than you know😊

[@steveneckard3649]

AMEN!

[@C4_Corvette_man]

I'm 15 My grandfather recently passed away One of the things you left me was a 1968 Chevy Corvette That's been off the road since 1972 when he crashed it he bought all the parts he needed to put it back together he just never did and sat in a garage ever since there's no serious rust on it or anything so I hope to get her back on the road thanks for inspiring me to work on older cars like my grandfather's Corvette. He used to be a pretty prominent street racer in the area

[@RedDogForge]

young fella sorry to hear of grandads passing, its a hard thing, thats a wonderful that youve got something to remember him by.. i loved my grandad deeply and lost him young, he was only 64 and i was 12. miss him so much. i think its great youve got an amazing project to carry on. good luck i hope it works well!

[@C4_Corvette_man]

@@RedDogForge it's irritating because I don't know where he put the key and I have got it to a point where I think it will start

[@RedDogForge]

@@C4_Corvette_man sorry to hear it :( whts it cost to rekey the ignition?

[@C4_Corvette_man]

@@RedDogForge Lost the key to the ignition and doors who knows what my grandfather put it

[@RedDogForge]

@@C4_Corvette_man its a slim chance vut check along the bumpers and wheelwells for a "hide-a-key" they were lil black metal tins that slid closed and that had a magnet. very popular for hiding spares back in the day, again slim chance but hey, free to look. google the term to give you a good eyeball for what your looking at. if thats a bust your going to have to call a locksmith to unlock the car and re-key the ignition. its not cheap but its not holly hell expensive either, just call around.

[@scottn303]

I don’t watch anything on the big TV screen besides Visegrip garage, just mirror up and 3 hours or awesomeness! I love the recuses and drive 1000+ miles! Derek is definitely one funny cat too😂 has a man rolling with laughs

[@kylewanimont9539]

Soooo close to 2 million subscribers. If anybody deserves it, its this guy and his family!

[@patricksnyder8798]

Derek, you don't have to drop the tank to get the sender out on most c3 corvettes. You can take the fuel door off, pull the rubber surround out, then unbolt the sender and pull it through the fuel door hole. 78 can be a little puzzle, but once you get it just right, it will come out. Just for future reference since you got lucky on this car. It's 75-77 you have to drop the tank because gm used an oval shape tank unit. 68-74 came up from the bottom of the tank. 78-82 you can sneak out from the top. Also, the fuel pump can be done from underneath without pulling the a/c comp and brackets. Use a long extension with swivels and come in through the fender. Just some tricks I've learned over the past 13 years working on corvettes daily at my job.

[@mikemudd1377]

Agree on all the above. Not necessary to remove all he did for spark plugs either. I attack those from top, bottom and through the fender with swivel spark plug socket. Also on the fuel pump, small block chevy has provided bolt hole on front of block to hold up the push rod once the cam lobe is at BTC. Remove the short bolt and I use one of the attaching bolts temporarily mounting the pump with one bolt to start with. Don't forget to put the short bolt back in or you'll have an oil leak. Glad GM thought of that when they designed the small block. I'm a retired GM tech with 40 years in the trade. - LOTS of Corvettes, Still work on those. Great video! Thanks Derek!

[@trocheadventures]

It’s crazy though that a person that doesn’t know the tricks and secrets still manages to get it done, prime example folks we can all do it, let’s get are projects done this weekend 🙌💪

[@JohnDoes620]

I wonder how many countless hours you’ll save people who will read this and potentially one day utilize this knowledge. I don’t often get rigs this old at my job but when I do believe it or not I’ve remembered things from these videos thatve really saved my ass

[@patricksnyder8798]

@@JohnDoes620 Samr here, that's why I thought I'd share the little tid bit of information I know to help others. I'll tell you he sure isn't kidding when he said those tanks are a pain to pull.

[@aliasfred]

@@trocheadventures I have a 2003 2 wheel drive S-10 with a massive oil leak that's been driving me nuts, only 98,000 miles on the 4.3 Vortec. Watched many YT videos, but they don't have my leak. I've replaced the valve cover gaskets, intake gasket, O ring on distributor, oil sensor, it is up top rear of engine. At least I got it down to 1 quart oil loss in 5 miles of driving from 3 quarts in 5 miles. Would be a great project for Derek.

[@wootownwakefest8597]

I absolutely love the description of smells when he opens a door for the first time it’s probably my favorite thing 😂😂😂

[@holylandfan3275]

It’s gorgeous! I’m a female in my 60’s and this is my dream model! 🩷

[@amydoster5792]

Love being able to see this first. Thanks for sneaking a membership video out we appreciate everything you do man!!! Still don't know how you do it how you work 7 days a week 24 hours a day and still have time to put a membership video out along with your normal videos we appreciate everything you do keep the great job up Derek we love supporting you!!!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Appreciate you!

[@michealgiron9340]

How about washing the dirt off before working on the vehicles?

[@aarongerdts216]

​@michealgiron9340 how about no scott

[@junkboxgarageOG]

Video is so long I had to put the phone down and go to sleep last night lol. Woke up this morning ready to watch the last 45 minutes. It’s amazing how this guy can keep us so invested for so long.

[@cburgess5294]

I did the same thing. This is one of the few channels where I care to watch long-form videos like this.

[@richardfrance9521]

Did the same thing 😂

[@TjTaylor4706]

Same😂

[@hlgelzer]

My wife and I usually watch these on Saturday morning because they are posting after bedtime on Friday 😁

[@JohnPeterson-dj4zf]

Same lol

[@garycarothers9912]

Derek I have to say how much I admire your work ethic. My son and I met you in Nashville on the Power Tour, I asked what you did prior to VGG and you were gracious enough to tell me. I can truly understand how rescuing these old cars, trucks, tractors, boats, etc. would be so much more rewarding but brother you really put in the work to do it. As time has passed I can see how your filming and editing skills have improved but your conversational banter with the audience (one sided though it may be) is what puts you a cut above most of the channels out there. Your humor is contagious and I mean that in the best way possible. To the rest of us home mechanics you are very relatable. I am watching you do things that would frustrate me to no end ( I hate brakes and dropping gas tanks as well) many times with just the basic hand tools and you do it without throwing things or hurling profanities. I can allow my grandchildren to watch your videos and not worry about them picking up something I'd rather they didn't. That's golden these days! You invite us along on the journey with you and I swear I can smell the tranny fluid on exhaust, that sweet smell of spewing antifreeze, and who can't relate to the motel clerk as they wrinkle their nose at greasy clothes and the smell of soaked in gasoline the minute you hit the door. I don't know how you mange all the logistics and the schedule you keep but you better believe we appreciate you and the way you involve your family. We also like you Lodge channel as well. Keep up the good work but also, take a non-working vacation once in a while as well. Even rock stars have days they wish they were doing something else! We love you Brother and God bless you and your wonderful family.

[@aliasfred]

Jessica plays a "MAJOR" role in his channel. If it wasn't for her, Derek wouldn't have 2 million subs.

[@BluesGuitarRadio]

32:32 - I ALMOST FELL OFF MY CHAIR LAUGHING! BRILLIANT!

[@darrylyoes414]

There is nothing better than the view down the long hood of a C3. One of the most beautiful cars America ever produced.

[@a.n.7863]

My niece’s husband inherited a red convertible one from his father. At a recent family gathering I carried my 3 year old granddaughter over to the car. She immediately said “I like this car. Papa will you buy one?”

[@darrylyoes414]

@@a.n.7863 I've been lucky enough to own one. My Dad currently owns two of them. There is nothing like them. Not comfortable, not especially fast, and not especially "good." But the sum is totally more than the sum of the parts, if you know what I mean. Your granddaughter has exquisite taste!

[@MKMALM2024]

Wrenching in 120 degree heat to get a video out on Friday. Derek's the most dedicated guy on KZbin! Thanks for what you do for your subscribers!

[@JayDoesThingz.]

this is type of things i wish i got to learn from my dad, he ended up in prison when i was 5 and here i am 25 and still learning cars by my self the men i work with and videos like this. learning something every video thank you derek

[@stevelinwood8362]

Derek, I remember that car very well, my friend had one! You're sense of humor cracking me up, when you said about the flying wasps and the CB radio! Always enjoy you're Channel 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sw6188]

2 million+ subscribers. Now there's a notable achievement that doesn't happen every day. You gotta be doing something right to hit that - well done!

[@HotBrass-Lead]

Not even 12 hours posted over 500,000 views my guy you’re doing something right. Thank you 🙏

[@WilliamKiene]

This is so important to keep us old car guys entertained and feeling good. Thanks Derek.

[@lsf234]

Derek, I believe you mixed 2 coolant types together that shouldn’t be mixed (green standard glycol and orange zerex). Those will react negatively with each other and gel up wreaking havoc on the entire cooling system and passages!

[@cliftonbrown3758]

This is true. I hope he will notice your comment soon if Derek doesn't know about this chemical reaction.

[@MarkWilkin-j1v]

I love the fact that this is like an extended edition of what is on TV. Who needs extensive edits? Keep up the great work!

[@normiels3]

As a guy who’s always working out in the southern heat, I can appreciate a feller hunched over a Corvette’s fender hours on end for our entertainment. Thanks for another good one Derek🫡

[@bgoodellynp]

A Feller might be the one person on KZbin who says, "Barn Find," and i believe 'em. Thank you for all the hard work and entertainment Derek!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks!

[@bgoodellynp]

Also, I'd just flip it. You have too many neater-er projects you could get back to.

[@francesyoung8910]

I don't know how the vice grip garage faithful got so lucky but every time I see a video that's over 2 hours long or even an hour and a half for that matter. I get so happy it's the best thing on my Fridays

[@bobevans8491]

Derek, you almost made me cry when you said that you have owned about 2 dozen C3s....I'm pushing 70 and have always wanted one but life and money just kept getting in the way. Love your video's and those of Little Grip too.

[@hercogas170]

As a guy from east europe. It’s early saturdays mornings when Vice Grip Garage uploads new videos. And I ain’t kidding those mornings are the best! A cup of coffee and a few calm hours of barn finds! Love it! Keep doing what you doing buddy!

[@ricksteinbauer9970]

Derek’s laugh when something goes better than expected is so incredibly relatable!

[@Whatchamawhozit]

Well, I'll be dipped

[@xara505]

This thing cleaned up NICELY! I know it's a little uncharacteristic, but I'd absolutely love to see this car fully restored!

[@sms61]

Go right thru it and bring it back to it's glory, new paint and all the amenities ... it deserves it! A timeless classic from a time when a man and his car was a way of life and everything else was secondary, a time when everyone only dreamed of owning a power symbol ... a Corvette.

[@davedecker1042]

Hoping you hit 2 million tonight feller

[@fink94]

Most generous and wholesome channel on KZbin!

[@chadhensley6078]

The best present a feller gets all week is almost 3 hours of VGG goodness! You are the best Derek.. hands down!

[@pjmccracken]

Brilliant!! As a 70's child always had a soft spot for the C3, such a unique and iconic shape. For it to drive that well and without any issues the entire way home after sitting for so many years is remarkable, for sure that car wants to live!

[@artrogue4150]

My eyes started burning. Such a good description of interior odor.

[@MarkDavidBlack]

With over 685,000 views in one day I'm happy to see your channel is doing well. You sir are one of the rare treasures on the tubes. God Bless you and your family and thank you so much for all your hard work in providing us all with this great entertainment. Hope you're having a great day!

[@okladoma9782]

What I love about your videos aside from the dry comedy and education, is the fact that you can make long videos stay interesting, and you do it without cussing and acting crazy. Just good old fashioned work and teaching us some valuable tricks and tips along the way.

[@johnanthony9416]

Love these videos that say Been sitting 125 years then they do some general repair and make it look like it was a major deal 😊

[@robertquartier9379]

200k+ views and only 20k likes.....come on people hit the like button....Derek is one heck of a nice person to be putting his life on youtube for us to be a part of it Thanks Derek you are the G.O.A.T.

[@adamrosenhamer3762]

YES! The best way to spend a Friday night is with VGG!!

[@minelson33]

Derek, I will spend hours and hours today cutting together a 5 minute video for our church. The fact that you regularly share amazing multi-hour content probably means two things: 1.) A feller is way better at it than me, and 2.) a feller spends a crazy amount of time doing it! Thank you so much for bringing the best content to YT. Can't tell you the number of times I have extended bedtime because there was a blue dot next to one of the VGG channels - they are all great!

[@ThomasJoseph315]

While I am a huge fan of this channel, I noticed my dogs love this channel too. Whenever I play VGG, they get real calm and lay down in front of the TV and take long naps. That's a good thing as they are 2 very energetic huskies.

[@-_Jelly]

37 years and not a single repair on the way home sheeesh that's AWESOME 🎉❤

[@papgoodwin]

Dude..The Absolutely Best two hours and forty seven minutes of youtube I have ever watched !!!!!! 👍👍

[@ViceGripGarage]

Wow,thank you!!

[@papgoodwin]

@ViceGripGarage No thank you Sir. I set here and enjoy every minute of you wrenching on it and bring it back to life. Loved watching it.

[@bucky0868]

Best thing about these long form videos, is that they are FAR better than anything on TV. So it’s like watching a movie!😊

[@EricStephens-w2j]

You always make light of the work you do and goof around but I can say you know your stuff. You have taught me a whole lot since I started watching your show and I have always worked on everything myself and im 37. You have made me a better mechanic and restorer thanks for passing on the knowledge!

[@BigEdd420]

Working on my 68 F-100 4x4. She sat for 8 years. 100% because of your show. Thank you Derick!

[@matthewgreen1312]

She's gorgeous just the way she is! Part of me says bring her back to her former glory and part of me says leave her alone, just love on her and appreciate what your friend sold you. I love it!

[@alekpo2000]

he said he owns like 50 of these and prolly its going to sit on his back yard while he drives the random ford truck as a daly driver lol

[@jelenekoutdoors9023]

I can't sit and watch a movie for an hour and half but I have no problem watching VGG for 3 hrs straight, and great to see over a million views!!! on this rig in one day!!!!

[@Denkmaschinen]

Saw a couple of your Videos, and it always amazes me when you can bring this forgotten treasures from the past back to life! It's like a miracleous heart surgery on a patient that has been in a coma for 40 years. Man, i swear to god, if i would life near you i'd come there and clean this baby until it shines again for free, just for having some fun and good memories. The Corvette's of this late 70's early 80's even with their relatively smaller engines and horsepower count will always have a special place in my heart. The Engineering behing all of this complex but still simple technology in comparison to later models is just that, simple but brilliant and i wonder if an Engineer even put a thought into the possibility that someone could just shut the engine down one day and then, almost 40 years later comes a beautiful, technically very skilled, highly intelligent Sasquatch with his magic power and breathes new life into this beautiful Car! 🤗

[@PapaRazaa]

The time it takes to edit and upload, I watch every single second

[@ViceGripGarage]

Appreciate it

[@LionPaw.Rastafan]

1.9m fans this morning. 2m tonight. Congratulations Derek, you are the most deserving youtuber.

[@jarrodgrimsley1578]

I watch this all day at work. My 18 month old daughter loves watching it with me.

[@shabbee]

A bowl of white vinegar left overnight in the footwell is great to remove odour. Also use an ac sanitiser can to kill bacteria

[@GUNMETALGUYUSA]

These videos are like a Saturday afternoon with a buddy. A little work, a lotta jokes, and definitely a heck of a good time.

[@DenKonZenith]

A VGG production, AND two and a half hours of one of my favorite cars? Glorious.

[@titaniummechanism3214]

When Freeda rolled out of that barn under her own power, even I felt rewarded, even though I just sat here munching away at a bowl of chips. And the free car wash was just the cherry on top of a bunch of lucky breaks! I can't thank a guy enough for bringing us these wonderful, entertaining videos.

[@CNTablet-sg7qx]

@visegripgarage a trick Ive used to "bottle feed" a carb is drill a small hole in a spray can top fill it half way with fuel and after you get it started place the calibrated leak on top of the carb to keep it running