I wish someone believed in me as much as Derek believes in the integrity of that barn floor.
@Lawyerboyleslie728 ай бұрын
My wife had a bank barn on her farm where a dump truck would back in on the upper level and dump wood shavings once a month. Those old bank barns are pretty stout.
@nephrium8 ай бұрын
@@Lawyerboyleslie72 I dont doubt you, but the amount of camera rocking when he took steps put me off.
@rossjon47958 ай бұрын
You may go now
@coryheckler23548 ай бұрын
That was my thought when he started Jacking the front up! Glad it held!
@flinch6228 ай бұрын
I was quietly wondering about that floor myself - especially jacking it up for the brake work..
@gavingrant38808 ай бұрын
3 hours?? Absolutely blessed us with a full length feature film!
@Deathmuggle8 ай бұрын
2 of them
@Noobz-3478 ай бұрын
I guess we know what Garth Brooks is up to for the next couple hours.
@microracer248 ай бұрын
Good sign...might actually make it home
@mtx2478 ай бұрын
Ain't that the truth. Wanna share some popcorn?
@_mad_nox8 ай бұрын
Right?! time for some popcorn
@rayrae16518 ай бұрын
Derek is the hardest working man on KZbin. He deserves every dollar he makes times 10.
@basedWisco7158 ай бұрын
I hope he actually gets x10 dollars. I can see it now! “We’re here today with this Ferrari that’s been abandoned for 25 years” 😆
@mitchellviront16328 ай бұрын
Guninue Mexico hoses, imported from China😮
@ianellithorpe59188 ай бұрын
Amen
@JoE_Songs8 ай бұрын
Amen to that, brother. Derek and Jess really outwork a LOT of people. they deserve everything
@BeefQuiver8 ай бұрын
Happy birthday dawg 🤙
@andrewdesalvatore72407 ай бұрын
Derek, your car is correct. All "Canadian" built 1981-1983 Chrysler Imperials came with a 2 barrel carburator. All U.S. built 1981-1983 Imperials came with the Fuel Injection.
@tmartin31517 ай бұрын
Came to the comments section to see what the score was, thanks for the information
@richardschafer19117 ай бұрын
Yeah what he said thanks
@jaysutherland5786 ай бұрын
Haven't watched complete episode, however my first car was an 1981 Cordoba, the cousin... also Canadian built. The 318 I had, had "electronic spark control" similar to what they do now, but as always typical Chrysler vacuum leak nightmare, so the "trex broccoli injection" 😂 didn't make many models. Love the content, thanks for trip down memory lane... FYI, I know EXACTLY how many speakers will fit in that trunk lol
@johnritcher57516 ай бұрын
@@jaysutherland578Cordoba? Did it have the fine Corinthian leather? Had to ask. 😂
@Bob-Whiting6 ай бұрын
@@jaysutherland578 So is this a 318 and not a 360 then, ya think?
@michaelpommerening80438 ай бұрын
Derek, the lengths you go to in order to provide content is second to none. Body aches, long days, multiple stops, fixing issues on the fly... There's a reason I've been watching for over 4 years and will continue to do so. I don't care if the videos are 5 hours. You're thankful for us? We're all thankful for you, my friend.
@ViceGripGarage8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words!
@dougfisher18138 ай бұрын
He was confused about the carburetor. The TBI system was so problematic that all the 81's were recalled by Chrysler and were converted to carburetor. This recall included replacing the entire dash. I believe the story goes that Frank Sinatra was stranded by his imperial due to the TBI. He was so pissed that he said he didn't want any future models to bear his name. This one might be a Frank Sinatra edition since it's a 1981 model.
@DddKkk-wv9gj8 ай бұрын
@@dougfisher1813 So cool that people somewhere knows American cars. That's a great story on Sinatra.
@Heddanofarsan6 ай бұрын
I even stopped watching f1 after finding Vice grip Garage!
@PaulWaterman-hi2eg4 ай бұрын
Have run into plugged fuel line so carry a 20 ft. Length of.022 mig wire to run into line to tank. Also like old car mechanical brakes as Henry used to say “Wouldn’t you rather have steel between your foot and the brakes ?!!” You still make me nervous with carbon monoxide. Hope you have a camera person with fire extinguisher?
@hamchron8 ай бұрын
Take care of yourself Derek. Your family needs you more than we do brother.
@jakecool1008 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@unclerick82248 ай бұрын
I had similar, turned out to be torn meniscus. Knee scoping took care of it. Hope yours is something simple.
@Dave5843-d9m8 ай бұрын
I’ve had serious knee pain caused by sciatic nerve.
@2259r3z7 ай бұрын
My first "something simple" meniscus tear scope surgery, as predicted by the ortho, led to repeated tears and scopes (four in five years) and not enough meniscus left to prevent my knee from ending up bone on bone. That led to total knee replacement and a knee joint implant which turned septic four years post op. I had emergency surgery to remove the implant followed by three months without a knee joint while I went through daily antibiotic infusion. Only then was I cleared to receive a new implant followed by months of intense rehab. The process took about a year total but saved my leg if not my life. A few years later I had to have heart surgery to correct full time arrhythmia (afib) dating back to and likely caused by the sepsis. I consider myself lucky. A family friend died in his early 40s a few months after "simple" scope surgery on his leg which led to a blood clot.
@brianmckinstry33087 ай бұрын
Him and his family are doing great from this how and all participate in promotion and merchandising. Rock on brotha! Show how we drove anything for our families when w had nothing to buy a car. We did this to make abandoned cars from backyards work for us.
@Conman-xc8px8 ай бұрын
1.3 million views on a video in 2 days when the channel only has 1.9 million subscribers is absolutely amazing and a real estimate to the quality of the content.
@stevewaller65778 ай бұрын
Not knocking the content, it is great, perhaps most like me watched it in 3 go's hence the viewables on the interwebs.
@paultrott31208 ай бұрын
Only has 1.9 million. Lol
@feminazislayer7 ай бұрын
The caverns look cool.. in Schoharie NY there's Howes Caverns. You can walk into it. You take an elevator down into the earth. And part of it is on foot, part in a boat though narrow passage. Very cool.
@why_wait7 ай бұрын
Some of them peoples need to subscribe
@pem11267 ай бұрын
Please keep making videos. You are exceptional at it!! I am a 73 year old retiree and you motivate me through your videos. And am shocked how through all adversity how you maintain your cool. Thanks so much for being you. Paul
@clstjam43218 ай бұрын
Ten minutes into the video he unpluges the wiper motor because they was wipin. 1hr 50 into the video, Derik: "Believe it or not, wipers aint wipen"... ...lmao. Genuinely love this guy!
@tvdroid228 ай бұрын
Mopar chose to do something different with cars from this era. While the trucks retained the traditional windshield wiper arm arrangement, these have a totally different setup. No idea why the did it, but less common, and more costly now to fix. So, while the motor was heard running, it wasn't connected to the arms. By
@grantn88798 ай бұрын
@@tvdroid22 did the bushings come apart? I had a 79 LeBaron and once a bushing failed, wiper motor ran but wiper arms didn't wipe. The linkage fell apart
@patlilburn52518 ай бұрын
This made me wonder, too - were they “trying” to work when he unplugged them or were they good the whole time and just forgotten about?
@justinpedalpusher8 ай бұрын
It could certainly be the linkage, but my money is on him doing it on purpose. You really have to pay attention to realize how deep his sense of humor is. Definitely my favorite KZbin content creator. Everything he does is worth watching every second of. I can’t imagine the trouble he goes through to do this for us. I would vote for him to be our president. He knows how to deal with every problem imaginable. The only issue is he’s probably too honest.
@cityt88 ай бұрын
Was the blower motor wasn’t it?
@ilearnedsomethingnewtoday61938 ай бұрын
I honestly believe that Derek is the most pure hearted KZbinr that there is.
@petemitchell67888 ай бұрын
Until they set cadaver dogs loose on his property. 😂
@friedpickle98288 ай бұрын
@@petemitchell6788?? Whatcha talking about?
@JohnDoe-sr2lr8 ай бұрын
Busting up😂😂😂@@petemitchell6788
@taxirob22488 ай бұрын
right up there with Project Farm
@JoseDeertay7 ай бұрын
Derek and Jimmy Darts
@jordancampbell50108 ай бұрын
Oh boy just got off a 14 hour shift sat down on a Friday evening and bang my favorite show comes on. Love it thanks for everything you and your family does. We really appreciate it.
@BucksSuperStereoWorld8 ай бұрын
Sheet man, I wish I worked 14 hours today. I'm struggling for work rn.
@392davee8 ай бұрын
Got off at 12 hr shift to got to watching this guy love watching his vids man😂
@thatonerepairguy47848 ай бұрын
lol also got off a 14hr shift waited just to get home to watch this
@donnyice71128 ай бұрын
Love the content, all 3 glorious hours of that bad boy
@boratwilson99168 ай бұрын
go to a ups. 22$hr free healthcare. great workout@@BucksSuperStereoWorld
@randyarmy03Ай бұрын
Dude, you're a really smart guy. I see the humor and love it! Not many people can do what you do.
@RyanMercer8 ай бұрын
You know, you're basically the America Red Green.
@AvenEngineer8 ай бұрын
Keep your stick on the ice.
@RyanMercer8 ай бұрын
@@AvenEngineer ☺
@chevroletgt8 ай бұрын
Derrick's opossum lodge?
@RyanMercer8 ай бұрын
@@chevroletgt bahaha yes!
@Neurolyford8 ай бұрын
Haha…so who is Harold? “If the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.”
@PeterHinkle8 ай бұрын
Derek, don’t ever doubt the love of your base! Over 1 million views in 24hrs of an over 3HOUR video. I’ve been saying for years that you don’t have cut your content down to an hour. We love your content.
@arresthillary95028 ай бұрын
well as long as you approve, thats all that matters
@PeterHinkle8 ай бұрын
@@arresthillary9502 bless your heart.
@moparman19628 ай бұрын
Yes, Derek (who rocks the automotive channel thing) and Jessica make a full-story 3 hr + video of him going to retrieve, get running and drive a 1981 Chrysler Imperial home 950 miles when it hasn't done ANYTHING but sit for 22 years and Jessica and he post it for all of us to enjoy...and enjoy it we do, Derek/Jessica have 1.91+ million Subscribers and in only 2 days they've had 1.3+ million of us watch said awesome, cool, adventurous, entertaining, car guy video...because quality stuff, goodness, funness. That's impressive, and I ain't kiddin' a feller or fellette!
@jeffreebailey44648 ай бұрын
@@moparman1962indeed 😂❤
@jaydunbar75386 ай бұрын
From an algorithm perspective it would probably be better to break it into 3 1 hour videos. I don’t have time typically to watch something like this on one sitting so I come back to it over several days, which hurts the watch time since it’s not all watched at once. Either way I’ll be watching it, but it does change if I watch it the first day or if I watch it all at once and those are things that do effect the algorithm which effects the reach of his channel.
@matta55348 ай бұрын
Being a disabled guy, I surely enjoy living vicariously thru your videos, Derrick! Thankyou for what you do, brother! It entertains fellers, like myself, who are unable to do it ourselves! ✌️
@coffeefail50148 ай бұрын
Same here
@Mcgiever1008 ай бұрын
in the crowd with ya's
@jerryantaya12668 ай бұрын
Trying to come out of it but I've been there the last 5+ years. I feel what you're saying 100%.
@Mr63848 ай бұрын
Hey. I’m with you! Mine is back issues so this is really nice and entertaining . My wife has started watching them with me
@howiefeltersnatcher8 ай бұрын
I became a quadriplegic 15 years ago. I was at Ford mechanic for 14 years I got hurt at 32 years old so yes, I live through many KZbin videos.
@ARfourbanger20003 ай бұрын
Congrats you two. To quote "Lost in Translation" "Your life, as you know it... is gone. Never to return. But they learn how to walk, and they learn how to talk, and you want to be with them. And they turn out to be the most delightful people you will ever meet in your life." God bless your growing family. Hang in there Gus, she will be your best friend before you know it
@baconator_c108 ай бұрын
Best line yet. “That’s a mustang, I’m getting out of here. There’s going to be light poles flying” 😂😂😂😂😂
@fanelli578 ай бұрын
Light poles...trees...people....
@Faith_Family_Firearms_Freedom8 ай бұрын
I had to pause the video until I quit laughing. Yes, best one liner yet !!!!
@NikiRas8 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@dougspreher45768 ай бұрын
Don't forget downed fences and crashed buildings when their lame attempts at showing off go awry. I have never done that in my GTO or Camara.
@barrybogartjr33038 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@socaldave44758 ай бұрын
Hey there Derek! From one guy who knows knee pain, I know what you're going through. Please see a Dr and get it addressed before it gets worse. Sometimes I feel you're not watching your health as closely as you should. Be well, my friend. You're a treasure to all of us!!
@ViceGripGarage8 ай бұрын
Thanks
@charlesschneiter8 ай бұрын
That's very sound advice Dave! We men tend to badly neglect our body and health (ask me how I know...). Thanks Derek for another big big whopper video and greetings from the guy from Switzerland (Schangnau et al ;-) Charles
@jonathanschubert90528 ай бұрын
He's wearing respirators more often! 😜
@Joe.Rogan.8 ай бұрын
I come from a long line of Men who had both their knees replaced. I know your schedule is packed tighter than 6 Nuns in a Dodge Neon but don't over do it. Give your knee time to heal.. don't try to soldier through if possible.
@georgedavidson12218 ай бұрын
Get your knee looked at. Could be fixed. Easily. And start. Wearing. Knee pads
@jimlake14788 ай бұрын
I worked at a Chrysler dealer in the 90's, I had to convert one for a customer in 91'. The box the parts came in was insane, manifold, tank, lines, engine harness, ignition system (with spark control system) replacement digital dash cluster, throttle linkages for accelerator and transmission.. Wish I still had the installation manual
@jessiejames30298 ай бұрын
So cool!
@KandBDoormasters8 ай бұрын
If a tech these days had to do all that, they would quit 😂
@ChrisfrompasoLagerquist-om3qy8 ай бұрын
I heard frank sinatra was picked to advertise the car when the one he was given stranded him Chrysler recalled them and they received the carburetor replacement kit it was an interesting story saw it on KZbin years ago the Chrysler lean burn had issues also the computer on the air filter got hot and shook with the air cleaner heat and vibration with early electronics is never good
@jimlake14788 ай бұрын
I can only tell you when I was given the job it was customer pay, took me days, I was also tipped very well..
@nhzxboi8 ай бұрын
Same here in 1986. Pallet of parts. I guess it is sort of an honor to have done one of those TSBs. It wasn't a recall as many people call it.
@Huitzilopochtli5267 ай бұрын
Just one of these videos would be a legendary KZbin gem, a tale of humor, perseverance and ingenuity. The fact that Derek has a whole library of these epics is mind-blowing.
@TheRobertlonski8 ай бұрын
Derek's 'long-form' revivals are the best thing on KZbin.
@paulm45178 ай бұрын
1.5 million views in 3 days on a 3 hour video. The love for this man and what he does shows from all the views and comments. We appreciate you bud!
@Steven_Will8 ай бұрын
I noticed that too. His viewership is incredible
@N911GT26 ай бұрын
A view hasn't have to be the full length to count as a view. Only a small portion will count too.
@mlj_the_shield8 ай бұрын
Glad to see Derek has almost 2 mil subscribers. I joined when he had about 30k - he is still cranking out amazing content; nothing has changed; the fame & celebrity has not changed these videos one bit. Proud of you sir - you're a great American with a great American family. We need more Vice Grip Garages in this world.
@YosemiteSamIam-vo9mn8 ай бұрын
10 / 4 on that
@arthurzeh78448 ай бұрын
Concur!!!
@Dave5843-d9m8 ай бұрын
I joined at least 2 years ago. Not been along for a while and find I’m not subscribed. Thanks YT.
@mikechiodetti44827 ай бұрын
This car did well for being in a barn for 20 years. I was wondering how many seals would leak on the way back, but you made it home successfully! Thanks for this video.
@AllanG-d1q8 ай бұрын
Chrysler dealers offered to convert the cars to carb. If Chrysler did it, the dash will show a dot between the ODO and MI wording on the digital odometer. As well, the driver's door will have a tag showing the mileage on the car at time of conversion. The mileage then showing on the dash is SINCE the conversion. Overall, Chrysler converted cars were done 81-83 and were very comprehensive with changes made from front to rear where needed.
@theonewhoknows17418 ай бұрын
Can I but those skates please.
@rawr519198 ай бұрын
At 39:11 you can tell the dot is showing in the dash which means this is a factory Chrysler conversion
@duncanmacrae63848 ай бұрын
@@rawr51919
@switchtr38 ай бұрын
at 13 minutes in, when he first discovers the carb and tries to look at the build date on the door, you can see there is an additional sticker under the one he's looking that says something about federal law concerning vehicles with odometer replacements starting at "0", can't see the whole thing. But it appears you are correct
@sentenced038 ай бұрын
Bingo
@jonveranto73038 ай бұрын
This video ought to be a mandatory watch for all h.s. graduates ... a great example of persistence, tolerance, ingenuity, and patience. Thanks, again, Derek.
@jeffu32488 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@brsrc7598 ай бұрын
Hell yes
@rogerpr3648 ай бұрын
Oh no! I don't want to be the 45fth thumbs up!! I'll wait for the next😂
@WBatte18 ай бұрын
I worked at Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler dealership from 85-91. To the best of my recollection, all three years were originally fuel injected. In fact it was the Imperial where I first heard the term fuel infection. The first year of production was so bad that the carburetor conversion kit was developed early in 1982. Originally an owner could opt to have the dealership install the carburetor conversion for $3,500, or if your car had collected enough warranty work, Chrysler Corp would install the conversion kit under warranty. By 1983 many dealerships across the country were doing the conversion before the car sold.
@JoeVinson8 ай бұрын
This looks like a Canadian car. They are usually different in some way or the other.
@FeelingLikeThatNow8 ай бұрын
@@JoeVinson what are you talkin aboot?
@crystalfranklin25838 ай бұрын
It was made in Canada. @@JoeVinson
@bigcconservativeguy25348 ай бұрын
You are indeed correct sir. That EFI delete carb conversion is totally Chrysler developed and offered for install on those!
@georgemartin14368 ай бұрын
DING! You saved me some typing!
@dennisthurman81614 ай бұрын
Derek i just watched this video on Sept 18 and i watched it for a couple days to get to the end and too put it frankly ,You sir are a purt near genius to figure out the fuel make it happener hose arrangement to get those two tanks up in the front floorboard to get you home,so i just subscribed for life and im sure you have enough videos to last me many more years,thanks brother and keep em coming!
@TheTalalas8 ай бұрын
Hands down one of my favorite people to watch. No fancy doo dads, no big money ego. Just good, humble, american nation loving, down to earth guy breathing life back into these old rigs and keeping the laughs going while doing it. Awesome video Derek!
@jensharbers67028 ай бұрын
Derek should be a international treasure in the car community honestly. I'm. not from the US, but his videos are truly awesome for exactly the reasons you wrote, also, many mechanics can learn valuable stuff from his revivals.
@jarrodnaude30048 ай бұрын
i must say, opening a sunroof on a car thats been parked up for 20 years just before a 1000mile drive home is ballsy.
@Dave5843-d9m8 ай бұрын
Opening a 40 years old sunroof is barking mad at any time. Do not touch until you are geared up to repair the contraption.
@kellykenyon64817 ай бұрын
That's a bummer !!
@kellykenyon64817 ай бұрын
Remember Sinatra had a drinking problem at one time and then got better, never give up on a Chrysler or a Sinatra 😂😅 I'll trade ya a 64 Polara for the 81 Imperial. We are similar in our car doings, I've had 340 or so cars, trucks and so ,sold all and get another one mostly for people that needs a rig. I'll talk to you sometime. Oh ya my left knee is shot wife want me to get it fixed this year, good woman ;)
@feminazislayer7 ай бұрын
Lol 😂
@feminazislayer7 ай бұрын
@@kellykenyon6481my 2001 subaru is still running like a champ, original motor and Trans. I think it had a head gasket done once but don't care. No leaks. 250+ k miles. These old American cars are really junk and where not meant to run more than 100k
@brandondavis92708 ай бұрын
Man, that Chrysler EARNED a proper tune up/clean up and test drive. Id be honored to see it in another episode. Was rooting for it by the end! Lol
@stevenmeyer97466 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@1958yankeefan8 ай бұрын
At 66 years old I look forward to new VGG episodes the way I used to look forward to christmas as a kid! And a THREE HOUR episode is like finding a new bike under the tree!!!!!
@twodogsyyc67298 ай бұрын
Best Friday ever feature film VGG 3hrs with Derek !!! VGG Forever!!
@dionwilliams42978 ай бұрын
🔥📸👍
@jonhbaker15118 ай бұрын
These were the VERY worst,last of the Chrysler K..car model that ccocka was so proud of in the beginning of the K CAR BY Chrysler that turned out to be the worst line of cars that Chrysler EVER produced in its history of Chrysler.......these cars were what bankrupted CHRYSLER IN THE Mid 80"s to late 80"s... Car magazine called them the WORST car brand to EVER...... . be created in the history of automobile"s...
@h33ls_up8 ай бұрын
This video should give you at least 3 months without anyone griping and complaining about you not doing revivals. Excellent video, dude thank you for all you do within the car community. Not to mention you’re the type of guy most should strive to be like. Thank you for all the hard work
@agentcrm8 ай бұрын
Sadly they still complain, which is why Derek is out there instead of resting his knee and getting it looked at.
@lewthrasher41947 ай бұрын
I'm surprised you haven't seen Mickey yet on your drive. This is my first time here. I've had a stroke and almost blind from it. So now this is my life now. Enjoying what others drive and see the world thanks to people like you.
@peterdelia18148 ай бұрын
I know nothing about cars and I have spent 6 hours watching Derek noodle through repairs with the patience of a Saint . Better than anything I’ve watched anywhere. This guy is a treasure.
@ditobaon8 ай бұрын
This is one of the only channels that I consistently see people watching several hour long videos. You're doing it right my guy.
@siryba88558 ай бұрын
This might be my favorite episode so far. Three hours of trouble, laughter, thoughts and genius workarounds to preserve a magnificent car. We even got to see some caves and carriages! 10/10.
@saucemansrsrnad58887 ай бұрын
magnificent car?? 😉
@siryba88557 ай бұрын
A good point. 😅
@ragingwillie4837 ай бұрын
I admire you SO MUCH! the genuine way you talk, teach, laugh and learn is truly a gift to this world. i appreciate you doing what you do, and sharing it with all of us. THANK YOU DEREK!
@tvdroid228 ай бұрын
I bought an '83, similar situation. Had been parked for 30yrs. Was never converted to carb. Fella bought at an estate sale, couldn't get it running (Chevy guy....his words....still funny), just wanted his money out of it. Am about to watch the vid and see the story. One thing so far is incorrect. The fuel injection was '81-'83. The engine was a standard 318 shortblock with 360 heads and a one-off 360 intake make specifically for the throttle body. Theres no choke well so a conversion with a 2v holley with electric choke is an easy start. Many were retrofitted, especially the '81's as they had issues, being a new system. Mopar retrofitted many of them to carbs at great expense to gov't standards. So now you have what any other 318 carb'd unit had that year. It was a class-action recall. Mine was never converted so I did it myself. You've had the hard work done for you. My question is, since yours has the carb conversion, did they also put standard small port 318 heads on, or just the intake? Mine had 4, yes 4 fuel filters (factory installed) between the tank and the injection unit. I think they were a little concerned about injector body contamination. Two of the filters were in an area on the passenger side underneath, at the rear of the front fender. I don't know if this was retained with the carb conversion.
@Kevin-p2q9y8 ай бұрын
Wrong
@dj330368 ай бұрын
@@Kevin-p2q9y Could you be a little more specific?
@captainchicken89838 ай бұрын
it would be sucky if they went through with the head swap, putting a 2 barrel 360 intake on it should be way easier and cheaper
@stevedewey39938 ай бұрын
I was a Chrysler mechanic in 83 and had the misfortune to work on those god forsaken TBI’s. The recall fix converted the system to a 2 Barrel carb. The conversion kit included fuel lines, fuel pump, fuel tank, and the entire exhaust system complete with new catalytic converters, new air filter housing with that stupid computer bolted to the side. We did several conversions in 83 and 84. They were an absolute pleasure to drive when they were converted, until the stupid computer on the air filter housing would decide to cease working
@tvdroid228 ай бұрын
@@Kevin-p2q9y Wrong? Wrong how?
@MrSnel8 ай бұрын
Wow Derek. I just want to say how much I appreciate you taking the time and effort for making these HQ feature films for us. Thank you.
@ViceGripGarage8 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@kadejaynes9568 ай бұрын
I fall apart when things don't go my way when working on my vehicle. This man teaches me patients. The "is what it is" mentality is something I strive for
@shawnresor55658 ай бұрын
Same. My new attitude is... "That's fine..." Lol
@Mike-hu8yz8 ай бұрын
I need to improve my patience capacity.
@blackcountryme8 ай бұрын
Just say In a loud voice "Help me understand..."🤣
@DeanoOBannon7 ай бұрын
good on you for rescuing that Imperial Derek. Its a beautiful car.
@Andyinfiniti258 ай бұрын
3 hours it’s just a blink of an eye compared to all the work he put into this revival, what an enjoyment. Thumbs up dude!
@sreilly8 ай бұрын
Derek Carlisle is where it’s at in the spring. It is one of the biggest, if not THE BIGGEST car show in the country. You will love every second of it. Swap meet, auctions, or just walking around and enjoying the old cars. You and the fam will love it. It is a huge deal for all of us car guys living in PA.
@mopar65pa8 ай бұрын
I agree. been going to them for 40+ years and I'm 45 mins away.
@Jack-N-Coke08 ай бұрын
We used to go to Carlisle when I worked for a small shop out of Michigan (Great Lakes Mopar) we pulled 3 large enclosed trailers out there and had probably one of the largest sites. Most sales were done on eBay. RIP Ron Adair
@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL8 ай бұрын
I drove from Minnesota to Emmaus to pick up a 1989 diesel Dodge pickup. I'd heard it was close to Allentown so I was expecting a post industrial Apocalypse (the Billy Joel song). I was shocked to discover that even near Allentown, Pennsylvania is a beautiful state of undulating valleys and trout streams and rivers. I could not stop looking down at them and the occasional trout fisher as I passed. I needed to continue because I had to get home and sleep but your state is so, so beautiful. How Pennsylvania has remained so scenic after 250 years of war and exploitation is a miracle to me.
@DanCullen-zd1ll8 ай бұрын
Pa is beautiful so is North and South New Jersey...... It's seems they want to build Amazon Warehouse's in these beautiful rural areas...
@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL8 ай бұрын
@@DanCullen-zd1ll I've been through NJ too on The Palisades Parkway. That was also much prettier than portrayed on TV.
@joeknipp50528 ай бұрын
Those imperials are some of the coolest looking cars from the 80s
@Voxel-Ux7 ай бұрын
I totally love long videos like this one. It's packed with so much so I thank you, Derek, and thank you for the trip to the caves & museum. Once again, your videos and your skill, resourcefulness & personality have made a VERY enjoyable watch. Cheers from the UK.
@madmike69428 ай бұрын
a guy wanted to sleep..1:40am here...but notification came..i can't belive it..i am looking at it tho..3 hours of VGG...what a legend
@VintageGearMan8 ай бұрын
Derek is the only person I can think of that will actually drive this car 950 miles and make it. These episodes are amazing.
@sethb7758 ай бұрын
Derek you are definitely the car whisperer.. to reserect a car that has sit for 20 yrs and expect it to go more than 50 miles is very impressive.. your an automotive hero sir..
@mebeme19633 ай бұрын
I like how you used the diesel green pump at around 2:58. Unless... did a station really use a green pump for unleaded???
@GT380man3 ай бұрын
Interesting. In U.K., we use green for unleaded, black for diesel. I like green with a red flash, that’s the super plus unleaded, which used to mean alcohol free. Now it means 5% alcohol. Our pump gas is getting degraded by the year.
@knuckledragger46483 ай бұрын
BP does this. Definitely felt wrong.
@twostevensinau8 ай бұрын
Its not the funny manorisms, nor the cars. Its you we love. God bless you sir, you bring life to old cars but you bring a smile and sanity in a world gone mad - Thank you.
@AnthonyFokken8 ай бұрын
I love this car. My best friend growing up in North East Iowa drove this 1981 Chrysler LeBaron Salon Coupe. He had it hopped up a little but it remained a 318. I have a lot of memories of being introduced to adulthood with the huge infinity house speakers roaring while taking up the whole back seat. (R.I.P Robbie)
@opera938 ай бұрын
Thanks, interesting….
@Crispy13208 ай бұрын
All I can say is thank you for being you and filming it.
@tomsherych43843 ай бұрын
So I first saw you on millennial farmer getting a couple of snow mobiles going. I waited a week or so to check out your website. So I choose this particular video figuring I would give it a few minutes and see what you are about. 3 hours later I am subscribed and made sure to like your video. Totally awesome and I appreciate how calm a guy is facing such a challenge! Thanks!
@GT380man3 ай бұрын
Derek doesn’t do panic or flapping, nor does he quit.
@Bearded-Logic8 ай бұрын
Your work ethic is absolutely unparalleled.
@neilaslayer8 ай бұрын
That Imperial's body lines are beautiful. Thank you for saving her, Derek.
@TWill168 ай бұрын
Man its a privilege to be alive when you got folks like Derek around. I plan on being out in the garage with my future little dudes and dudettes wrenching while Vicegrip plays on the TV. I hope to meet you one day! Bless you and your family brother.
@Ruskaga6 ай бұрын
Carlisle official shows are GINORMOUS. I had my T-Bird there this year for the Ford Nationals show. 3500+ cars registered for it, plus a swap meet.
@jimdriscoll94048 ай бұрын
Derrick I must admit I’m an old Chrysler fan, but even if I wasn’t I kinda got smitten with the Imperial. Not a huge fan of the 318 but do think it is a reliable. I could just see this with a 440 Magnum for some umph. For the last 15+ years we’ve been in Ghana, West Africa working with widows and orphans. Your channel is one of my favorite channels to satisfy my love for cars. Thank you for enriching our lives. God bless you and your family.
@HunterTalksWeather8 ай бұрын
Shoutout to the editor for putting together not only the raw video, but piecing this masterpiece together. Not an easy job!
@agoogleuser7048 ай бұрын
Agreed, but have you noticed the wide angle lens lately? Can’t see nothing, zooming in myself and it goes grainy because of it, feel the shots used to be tighter. Saw more of what mattered. Not that the scenery isn’t beautiful, but I swear on my left foot something is different. Hope he makes a recovery ❤️🩹 with the knee
@HunterTalksWeather8 ай бұрын
@@agoogleuser704 Yeah, i've noticed that when you get someone else who doesn't fully understand your content style, especially when it comes down to editing, the storytelling aspect of these videos goes down quite a bit. I loved the classic derek style of editing, when it was just him. But, as these channels get bigger so do budgets. Why would i edit myself when i could hire someone to do it for me by just having them go back at my previous work and emulate it. It's a sad reality i've seen too many times.
@HunterTalksWeather8 ай бұрын
And, to your point. A wide angle lense isn't really needed here. If i wanted to nitpick i'd say 99% of dereks audience only care about the car, and himself in frame. It doesn't matter about the visual of the barn, or anything like that. You also deal with perspective issues due to the fisheye effect on most wide-angle lenses. Most people within dereks audience are likely older, and it's much harder to see what you WANT to see when your viewing a long winded video like this one. Again, i understand why. It's just made the channel less desirable when you add upgrades to things that don't need to be changed.
@Nebbia_affaraccimiei8 ай бұрын
now if only we could get a little bit more than 24 fps. jesus.
@agentcrm8 ай бұрын
@@agoogleuser704 A wide angle lens means Derek can spend less time moving the camera. The video goes grainy when the person editing zooms in digitally.
@bvnseven8 ай бұрын
Derek, KNEES are nothing to mess with!! Get it fixed, yesterday. As many have said, we love what you do but your family needs you healthy. Git 'R Dunn!!!
@606vandy3 ай бұрын
I worked in parts for Chrysler in the 80’s. The Imperials had so many drivability problems the they finally after several attempts to fix them they came out with a kit to convert them back to carburetor based. Mechanics would dread those things coming in. Love your show. I live right down the road from you in Spring Hill Tn. and love your site.
@GT380man3 ай бұрын
Early days of fuel injection? It’s funny, how we saw different waves of FI come in. Some old European cars, like Mercedes, has it licked in the 50s. The German engineers cracked FI in their warbirds, where the Allies were still on carburettors. Look up “Miss Tilly’s Orifice” for a genius tale of invention by a rare, lady fuel engineer in WW2 Britain. In U.K., we were still riding motorcycles on carbs deep into the 80s. I bought a 2006 Suzuki and that had FI. It was amazing. Zero maintenance for the 15 years I owned it. And you could get the fuel maps tweaked for whatever you wanted by a shop with a dyno. Impressive tech, when I works.
@andysmith47348 ай бұрын
Down here in the southern hemisphere, nothing better than waking up on a Saturday morning to 3 hours of VGG epic awesomeness. Moses sandles! This man deserves an award.
@brendaerickson6788 ай бұрын
You are one he!! Of a human. To keep going with all the issues without ever losing your cool. You are amazing. I’m a 55 yo women but I just love watching you resurrect these old vehicles. Can’t wait to see this car cleaned up. I think it’s going to be beautiful.
@jarredd78308 ай бұрын
I also love the fact that we are 2 hours into it, and he is just now leaving for the ride. An hour yet of road tripping❤. Dude, Derek. Thank you for these. I know they are not easy and I know they are expensive. Just know you made my weekend. You really keep a guy going
@jkeelsnc4 күн бұрын
Derek is good natured about these break downs. Amazing. I had a car in the late 90’s that had a leaking rear main seal (which no mechanic wanted to replace). I kept pouring oil down its throat every day but eventually it damaged the engine. At one point the leak got so bad that the oil caught on fire under the car (exhaust).
@lonewalkerr48 ай бұрын
3 hours!?!? LFG!
@jamesmyers37738 ай бұрын
May have to watch this in 3 installments. , but I’m up for it.
@dhag728 ай бұрын
Right?
@pnwtundra078 ай бұрын
Woof 3hrs ill try I just got into my lazy boy I'll probably fall asleep 😂
@orlandmark40038 ай бұрын
I had a 1991 New Yorker. Love those cars. Maybe I'll buy it from him and relieve my youth.
@natevanlandingham19458 ай бұрын
I thought the same thing. But I don't know what LFG is? Y'all kids and acronyms...I think I figured it out 👀.
@truthsmiles8 ай бұрын
I LOVE that Derek ignores the algorithm that favors 10 minute videos and GIVES THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT! Woot!
@dnr58138 ай бұрын
Pretty incredible to see you revive a car and then DRIVE IT PAST MY HOUSE!! You're such an inspiration to me and many others. God bless!
@Sammywhat6 ай бұрын
Derek's thinking through the process, while entertaining, is basic troubleshooting 101. This man is an awesome teacher and has so much knowledge that he's imparting - and in a very fun and interesting way. Many thanks for your efforts here, sir, and may your knee be much better by now!! 🙏
@hayneshvac28 ай бұрын
If I remember correctly, due to the issues these cars had with the fuel injection, Chrysler allowed a swap over to carbureted. There are very few that didn't get the swap, but they are still out there. I vaguely remember my aunt telling us that they offered the swap whenever you brought it in for service, she had hers done. Apparently, it wasn't a recall, but a discounted service. I would like to note that although after 78 Chrysler had a poor design to their rear main seals, and this was a problem that was easily corrected by using the older style rear main seal, the oil sending unit on Chrysler small blocks is located right next to the distributor on the rear of the block behind the intake which was also an issue. Most typically if you saw oil against the firewall, the sending unit is the culprit. Great video, thanks for sharing.
@johnhegeman80998 ай бұрын
Yes, the Carlisle swap meet and car show is legendary and ENORMOUS!
@rodneyclark19908 ай бұрын
That's what she has never said 😂
@Smoothknight8 ай бұрын
Woah! What a treat! Thanks feller!
@wesleyblanton2432Ай бұрын
The perseverance Derek has is incredible! I would have left it in a Town with a Free sign on it, found the nearest Airport and flew Home!
@Nothing_to_see_here8 ай бұрын
Can tell you're hurting. Take care of that knee. Nothing more important than health. Thanks for struggling through it and making it look fun while you're doing it.
@allensmith61808 ай бұрын
One of the highlights of my week. No grandstanding just good honest work keep it up Derek one of the few honest car shows that are out there!!!
@Smilydude048 ай бұрын
If I remember correctly, all the EFI systems were recalled on the 81 imperials. I actually own an 81 Imperial, and when I got it, there was a box of EFI stuff in the trunk, and a 2bbl on the engine!
@DummyModder2 ай бұрын
12:06 the Canadian ones came with a carb from factory, BUT when everyone got mad because the EFI didn’t work and would constantly kill itself they had to offer free carb conversions (costing a lot for Chrysler there), there is a specific dot on the digital clock I believe that you should see if it’s a Chrysler converted (if US built unlike this one), if there isn’t a dot then it was a backyard special.
@JRT9098 ай бұрын
3 hours you sir are an absolute legend. VGG is the best thing on KZbin hands down.
@AllenDunn-nb5dr8 ай бұрын
I was working at a Chrysler dealership during that period and Chrysler had so much trouble with the fuel injection system that they offered a carburetor conversion kit that was dealership installed under warranty to satisfy the customer
@klummpskards56528 ай бұрын
Thanks for the confirmation Feller!!!!!
@tvdroid228 ай бұрын
They were getting their butts sued off.
@garykirk19688 ай бұрын
I know, 2 comments, same vid.. Derek, get an empty gear oil bottle with the screw on tapered cap, put some fuel line on it with a clamp just tight enough. And stomp on it to back purge fuel lines if you don't have compressed air available. Might take a couple attempts, but, has worked for me in the past.
@jonathanschubert90528 ай бұрын
Saving this one!
@Bloodcurling8 ай бұрын
Just edit the comment
@robertbigler77433 ай бұрын
Another fun video Derek! Like so many of your fans, I enjoy hanging out with you through your videos. Fun fact... When Chrysler revived the Imperial name, they only allowed factory workers with 25 plus years experience to construct these special cars. Many folks would have turned their noses up at reviving this old girl, but I thought it was a blast to watch. Thank you!
@GaryWillis-el8mt8 ай бұрын
Tennessee is good for you. You have finally discovered that it is not oil it is earl. Go Derek!
@mjmcomputers8 ай бұрын
A 2 VHS tape VGG video? Count me in.
@jacksonbennett61518 ай бұрын
Be kind, please rewind!
@dlyall268 ай бұрын
Yeah and I was going to invite my friend who is watching it by himself at his house and me here watching it by myself cause my wife is watching a show by herself in the bedroom but I didn't invite him because I will soon be in the bedroom by 9
@mjmcomputers8 ай бұрын
@@dlyall26 VGG watch party
@mjmcomputers8 ай бұрын
@@jacksonbennett6151 let me pull out my rewinder.
@RyanFannon-fy1yf8 ай бұрын
I wonder how many kids are googling what a VHS is 😂
@janwillemjanssen19578 ай бұрын
This fine show is being watched all over the world. I enjoyed this in Amsterdam. Many thanks Derek!
@TonyLaax7 ай бұрын
Helsinki here 🇫🇮
@Phuq_it5 ай бұрын
Holy crap!!! I remember when you hit 30k subscribers and I bought a tshirt hat and a black long sleeve button up shirt for riding. You’re doing extremely well…
@denniskelly21778 ай бұрын
I just randomly found vice grip garage a couple months ago and I am hooked. I was a 16 year old when I bought my first car in 1972 which was a 67 Firebird with the little 6 cylinder ohc. Previous owner didn't do proper maintenance on it and when I bought it my late father showed me how to take out the engine and he walked me through overhauling it. Your interaction with your youngest son reminds me of my late father and I relationship. Those are some of most endearing memories of my father, him coming home after working at the Chevrolet plant during the day and working on that vehicle with me. Wish I still had that vehicle because of the time we shared. Watching your videos bring back alot of memories and I look forward to watching one each day since I am now retired Your family and you seem like wonderful people. Being selfish but please keep making those videos if you can.
@anthonyyoung6268 ай бұрын
Once again, Derek tackles the impossible sight unseen and makes it possible. Which is why we all watch and admire his tenacity. Get the popcorn.
@firewalker13728 ай бұрын
My mans got a bum knee Emphasis on the K.. and he still puts out a 3 hour video and keeps his same sense of humor. This man is a legend! Derek, keep up the great work bud, us fans appreciate it more than you know! Had a great uncle who worked for Chrysler, so there is a good chance he helped build that exact car.
@ViceGripGarage8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words
@BDNTACTICALOFFICAL24 күн бұрын
Been to luray caverns 3 times. Once with my parents. Once with my wife and then again with my son and wife. It never gets old.
@estebanleon87718 ай бұрын
I like how this car broke down on the owner and instead of selling it or crushing it, he let it collect dust for 22 years until one day the garage door opened and it was VGG. Bravo Derek!
@kasmanien8 ай бұрын
I remember when these came out , I wanted my Dad to buy one and he just laughed at me.EFI ? He said he didn't trust it.Turns out he was right (again) and they were completely unreliable and Chrysler ended up offering a factory carb conversion to their customers to remedy the problem as the dealers refused to work on the EFI systems. Thats what you have here , one of the retrofitted Imperials . I still love those lines though, thanks for fitting another Mopar into your rescues! Great video!
@451gio18 ай бұрын
I love how the headlight cover come up to cover the lights
@GT380man3 ай бұрын
Derek, what a terrific adventure. A few times, I shook my head, thinking “This fella just won’t quit”. And you were right not to. I’ve been watching for years. You’re rarely beat. At 2.43, you hit the road & I tell you, that American guitar lick just has a guy who likes America, but is from olde England, very moved. That sound says distance. Thank you, I enjoyed that rescue very much. Mike
@grinningCat5318 ай бұрын
KZbin needs to make somekind of extralike button....As a long time fan of this chanel we are all used to getting some very entertaining car rescues....sometimes we get a little ( or big ) roadtrip advanture through the states.....this time we got a rescue, a swap meat, a cave, a museum and a casino.....Thanks Derek...you know how to make the best use of the time god gives us on this earth...Greetings to you and your family from Belgium
@joshuamoss90548 ай бұрын
Im gonna just tell ya RIGHT now... Dont put off getting your knee fixed.. The longer you wait, the less likely it is to fully recover. i waited 2 years to repair mine and its the worst thing ive ever done. Dr told me had i fixed it when i hurt it i wouldve been fully recovered in 2-3 weeks. here i am 2 years later and im still dealing with knee problems.
@andrewkoetz39338 ай бұрын
Just got Cortizone shots in mine Thursday and found out my right knee is bone on bone, but not to the point of knee replacement yet. Left knee is still good, but "almost there"
@joshuamoss90548 ай бұрын
@brockryan3405 I did the same thing... got cheap and didnt want to pay for physical therapy... Im payin for it now lemme tell ya
@jaydunbar75383 ай бұрын
Doctors always say it would have been better if you did as your told, but all the people with the same issues as you who did listen are proof it’s a crap shoot either way and they are guessing as much as the wether man. Remember doctors kill hundred of thousands of people a year in the US alone from medical errors, any many occur from seemingly safe surgeries so the risk is generally far higher then they like to lead people to believe.
@briangreen96778 ай бұрын
I have to admit that a guy loves seeing videos from you, especially when they're long videos. I know there'll be a lot of things to see as you bring another vehicle back to life. I also am happy that you showed us that you take some time to see something cool along the way. It's good to see a feller taking some time to enjoy life for a while when surrounded by a sea of work. You're appreciated more than you know.
@ktek018 ай бұрын
Hey Derek it was a factory conversion iirc there was a tsb put out for it the parts came in a box the length of the car. Had a fuel tank and fuel lines and a whole bunch of stuff to completely change it over to a carb , the Chrysler dealership I worked at in the 90s did the last one they had in stock
@microman_mathtiiaasrosen2 ай бұрын
1:04:25 It touched my heart, It's the sweetest thing seeing it coming back