Budget Truck Restoration: GMC 4x4 Gets Overhauled!

Let's make the old 1981 GMC Truck a going to town shop truck! A guys going to spiff this old rig up bumper to bumper. It'll make a nice 4x4 shop truck!
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[@hughphillips67Mustang]

Anyone else notice the beer bottle opener on the captains side rear bumper? Lmao!!! That's American engineering at its finest right there.

[@Cultofpersonality09129]

He doesn’t need a bottle opener.

[@StonedOutlaw97]

Bro not even going to lie it took me a second to figure out what it was I had to literally put my phone to my face when I was like that's some hillbilly ingenuity there seems like the previous owner that put it on there just had zero fs to give

[@JohnnyOla511]

​@willywonka3409 I use a lighter if I don't have a bottle opener but you're right, you don't need a bottle opener for black velvet lol

[@petermensing5502]

L O L factree

[@Hugh-Jorgan]

I bleve that's a cold snack opener fella.

[@heathergreylive]

"I'm gonna completely rebuild that." Every time. It gets me every single time.

[@tommattie1240]

Lost the receipt though.... 🤣

[@The38xpTomtesterom]

Tsst tssst 👍👍🤣

[@nou8257]

That's my plans with the 300 kagillion projects

[@noanyobiseniss7462]

no need to rust proof.

[@TheForerunner117]

Tssss 🤙🏼

[@commonsensetony2480]

Been watching since the channel was new. Was happy 2 c a guy still working on rigs. This channel got me off Xanax. I quit using Xanax and needed something to calm me down during a anxiety attack. I was having a panic attack 1 day and poped on an ol vice grips episode and was laughing in under a min. You impact many lives Derek thank you sir.

[@stanB950]

I too, am off my bipolar medication because of VGG

[@wacorageroom822]

I was watching this episode at the gym….. and when he put in the carpet!!!!! I’m telling you I laughed so loud that everyone started looking back at me while I’m on the elliptical machine!!!! And I continue to laugh for a while longer long enough that everyone could have a second look!!!!! Thank you, Derek for brightening up my day with neon blue carpet that I am 100% positive glows in the dark! Love you man!!!

[@djbazinet8758]

A whole hour episode. Ain’t nothing better. I love that I can get the same satisfaction out of watching my favorite KZbin fella wrench when I can’t afford to wrench on something of my own.

[@jessecordell1313]

Luckily I have a couple I’m working on right now, but I would rather watch Derrik lol 😂

[@opera93]

Thanks, about the same here,,,,,,

[@cobralife0417]

@@jessecordell1313 it’s always better sometimes just to watch someone else… lol

[@MrCrazyking81]

Agreed

[@carlbutcher9854]

Id watch 2 hours with no problem

[@PD3a11]

Best way to spend your Friday evenings w/feller and fellet friends.

[@brianjacobs1241]

I agree

[@XchopperX77]

Agreed 👍

[@nicholas9834]

Truth!

[@SATX_09]

Truer words have never been spoken

[@marvinellis1517]

.....and a cold snack .

[@ralphgeigner5497]

Another Fun Adventure !

[@adammiller7960]

Best of both worlds a feller can get with comedy and car restoration 😂

[@23ofSeptember]

"2 bolts holding this thing in" "I probably installed that" lol 5:40

[@Stonka1]

I still can't believe this gem was rescued from a scrapyard, unbelievable 🤦‍♂️ I love that blue, and those blue dash lights compliment it perfectly, they'll look great at night, what a rig 💙

[@carolinacatsfish497]

ugliest damn color of blue carpet

[@ALCRAN2010]

Is there another video of the rescue?

[@ALCRAN2010]

@@carolinacatsfish497 it matches the blue gauges color!

[@chuck8861]

These big episodes must be a huge pain to edit so I figured I’d take a second to say how much I appreciate them also they go right up on the big tv

[@Abuildinprocess]

The temp sensor install fail at 11:30 pure gold 😂

[@pauldulworth2768]

That’s a powerful bright blue right there, and I ain’t kiddin’ ya, neither. Still, it’s about a 96.82368543% improvement on the old rig. Perfect.

[@louisadipietro9184]

You said it man......IIIIIIII like it!

[@THS033]

I love how everyone has adopted Derek's way of communicating lol, great episode!

[@robertnorman3181]

My kids are constantly asking me "what did you say" as were working on stuff. My wife even caught me saying electrodigcal once and I had to explain. Lol

[@handyandy345]

That's going to happen after watching videos about 164001 times

[@richardblevins4045]

JUST WALLER IT OUT A LITTLE BIT, SHOULD EASE ON IN! 😂😂 I love how you are just yourself.

[@scnichols65]

Put some bright yellow stars on that carpet and it would be straight outa a 90's bowling alley.

[@michelleray4516]

That bright blue carpet actually gives off a sort of luminous effect, brightening the interior. Brightens the doors, too. I like it! It's a really cool contrast with the basic blue of the truck.

[@soupie485]

I dig it.

[@frankarchibald732]

Agreed

[@chrispy2733]

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[@cudaman-yq7pq]

On the seat, find a big section of used denim, stuff it through the hole and spread it out over the foam, then hand stitch it to the rest o the cover - that will save the foam from getting ground away from getting in and out of the truck. :)

[@rustyreese4006]

That would definitely bring it right back around.

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

how about glue down the old denim

[@gben7084]

how about a Blue blanket seat cover?

[@tonykemper8896]

This trucks name should definitely be 50 shades of blue!!

[@nogoodpunkrocker]

That carpet is like when I put white laces (Vans laces, had them on hand) in my workboots... Good Golly Miss Molly!

[@QuietJ0Y]

DONT CUT OUT THE DASH in first 4 minutes gave me so much laughter, thanks for sharing and what you do. I love Tennessee too 🏡

[@markcowan3366]

I love how calm and collected he is at all times. I need to adopt that mentality in my own life.

[@scoschegn]

To be fair, he ALMOST got a little antsy while chastising those who cut up the square body dashes to fit "modern" radios.

[@alecluce]

This is the second video ive watched on this channel ever and this episode had me laughing so hard that I'm pretty sure ill watch until you quit. Thanks sir.

[@jeromeballard6259]

I don’t know what’s better. Watching Bob Ross paint or watching this feller

[@djbazinet8758]

This is an absolute gorgeous truck. A fella and his felette have dreams about building something this nice. One day.

[@davida.p.9911]

They call that electric blue because you're shocked when you see it. It matches the dash and radio lights really well! That is a nice looking truck...well done! 👍😎

[@natevanlandingham1945]

I was thinking the same

[@terencemcdonald2897]

Now that’s a great lookin’ goin’ to town rig right there, tell you what!!! The ‘BLU GOOSE’ it what you should call ‘er!!!!

[@jaffo7018]

That sticker just added tons of resale value 😜

[@CSmith-oz4wp]

Anyone else notice the accessory item on the end of the driver side rear bumper, handy bottle opener. Should come stock with every truck. Great show, thanks for sharing

[@fartsmccracken1445]

That carpet debacle happened to me once on a 73 Chevy, and believe it or not I rattlecanned that ugly carpet to a much more suitable color! Did not attempt it in one coat; laid it out on the ground and sprayed several mist coats until it was perfect. Never thought it would work, but it did! Since the seat and the floor mats covered most of the carpet, there wasn’t much painted area showing in the end. Give it a whirl if you get tired of the “electricity”.

[@philgrimsey3637]

Rattle canned more carpets than I care to remember. Like you say, multiple light coats are the best way

[@Wolf359HeavyIndustries]

I lightly rattlecanned the custom black faded old t-shirt stuffed denim 2x6 skillsaw carved lumber seat on my '76 Honda TL125 and It worked so good I am going to do it again next fall.

[@grantfitz2047]

That dash takes me back to growing up

[@flowerstone]

You should make a video with all the clips of what the cabs smell like when you open the door. You have some good ones. 😊

[@tjus3131]

I freakin love this channel. Derrick and is humor gets me every damn time

[@mikepraed4623]

This is got to be my favorite style of Chevy & GMC Trucks! Also that Blue is sweet!

[@sikes185]

Derek your killing me with your rebuilds. 😂😂😂

[@davidcorless5581]

DEREK WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE MORE CHEVYS AND MOPARS , THANKS FELLA.

[@James-sj5gw]

Wow. That color is crazy. Years ago at work, we got to choose the color of our new company cars. One guy chose medium blue. When it showed up it was Smurf blue. He was razzed endlessly.

[@johnnynordness8819]

Is just me or dies when vgg post it’s like the best part of the day

[@Blackjackin]

I guess thats why they call it the blues...I couldnt resist. Please steal this sir. Love your show!

[@buckbaumann773]

My dad always said "it's a truck, not a cadillac! Drive it right!"

[@Biggspeed]

Got all choked up and teary eyed looking at that masterpiece. If I could get a truck like that, life would be good!

[@DanDan-yy8sf]

Thank-you VGG for providing such wholesome entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. We love it !!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Logo on door is a sweet touch Derek @Vice Grip Garage

[@garycmewtowe3065]

.....if everybody had this much fun the world would be a fine place indeed.......good show......

[@justinburkett5578]

I’m impressed with the bottle opener on the bumper. A true going to town rig

[@sandymotley8358]

I saw that too!

[@copper3019]

And oh yeah, nice work Derrick!

[@raysilke5525]

Caught that right away 😂😂

[@jakekronberg219]

Derek, you are by far one of the best youtubers. Love the 4 wheel drive content. Between what you choose for projects, the way you walk us through them (informative and hilarious), and your consistent weekly uploads is why i think a lot of us love your channel.

[@effoffutube]

I don't avoid 'doesn't run' ads so much any more thanks to your tutelage. There's some real go-to-town potential out there.

[@DANWRIGHTITIS]

GREAT!! Colt Seavers would be proud

[@TheDuckumz]

She might have some scratches and a few dents, but thats still a damn good looking truck with the wheel and tire package!

[@AsherGAK]

What I love about Derek is that he shows the perfect mix of doing work on camera, and showing us some work he did off camera. Keep it up Derek!

[@ZeitZuGehenMusik]

Great video!!!...good old American entertainment/educational car video, best car show on the internet, hands down!!!

[@richardfrance9521]

Not sure why but loving the electric blue carpet! 😊 it actually looks good with the other colors, especially since you put it on the door panels. Nice work

[@timp1972]

After telling my wife about your videos she asked to watch one with me, now she’s as hooked as I am lol. Videos are great, love the content!

[@kingelvis7035]

She's a keeper!!

[@HeiseyMotors]

Derek, one thing you could've done with that neon beer sign blue carpeting would be to buy a $4 bottle of Rit Dye and put that carpet in a tote of water and dye mix and it comes out whatever color you buy. Pretty neat option, something to keep in mind and it's so simple. I love this truck!

[@troysgarage]

That blue though!!!! LMAO - It's RIGHT UP IN YOUR TEETH!!!

[@robertmorin6495]

@@troysgarage Well, it's bowling alley blue.

[@mymad5558]

That carpet would make Elvis jealous

[@joshuaemery6246]

I’m still lost in that sea of blue. 😂 Cool truck!

[@1down4up10]

I appreciate how you talk about saving money in your videos. You make it realistic and enjoyable to watch

[@jamescouture3647]

Needed this today, man has the universe been givin a guy a hard time. Love your content brother thank you for your videos they help more than you may realize keep up the great work Derek.

[@stevecr8934]

Shits going to hell in a hand basket huh? We are all feeling the same and live in the USA. Can you believe it? 2018-19 Booming Economy n things were going so well. Keep fighting James. Stand up to the universe. This is Your Country Brother.

[@walter2990]

Amen, feller!

[@macklandtube]

"Left the receipt at my mom's house" I love it.

[@heyreddin2.0s10]

You're not fooling no body, you dig the electric blue man.

[@justinnatasmai4503]

I just love spending time with you every week Derek. Love watching you wrench on cars and learning stuff along the way. Your awesome and I thank you. Have a good weekend my friend and God Bless.

[@jeremyscaggs7315]

Sorry to hear what happened Derek. Hope everything is ok. Love your channel

[@xtr3m3fLx]

What happened?

[@zeropoint546]

@@xtr3m3fLx Apparently some asshole stole some stuff from his property.

[@jeremyscaggs7315]

@@xtr3m3fLx someone robbed his shop while him and his family were gone

[@g0fvt]

@@xtr3m3fLx someone has apparently been on his property looking at the vehicles and has stolen parts.

[@Uchoobdood]

@@jeremyscaggs7315 WHAT?!?! What a fricken POS! That stings man, what a bummer. 😡

[@zachhoyt92]

The longer episode the better🤘 listening while tig welding at work

[@alanq64]

My eyes immediately crossed when you showed the carpet inside the cab. 😵Wow.

[@landiahillfarm6590]

I actually like that Electric Blue carpet / Electric Blue gauges combo. Granted, an electric blue dash cover might be too much... lol. Keep up the great work.

[@100363Boil]

I think he actually wanted the electric blue carpet anyway. It does go well with the lighted electrodigical components.

[@justaguyinagaragewithasign3244]

im mean ya if a guys a secret elton john fan sure that colors fine!

[@NaruSanavai]

@@justaguyinagaragewithasign3244 Hey, that feller made some _fine_ music, back in the day. Don't matter that he's fruitier than a bad gift basket.

[@edellenburg78]

I love your channel and your personality. You have me laughing like a 2-year-old half the time. Your content is just amazing!!!!

[@kevinching1975]

This will be a great asset for your shop

[@stevelinwood8362]

Hey! Derek Paint the Truck Electric Blue! You Won't notice the Rug!🤣

[@russelwhite8918]

The carpet really makes that seat stand out 🤣 all laughs aside I love your videos and your work 🙌🏻

[@hammeredspit4463]

Thank you for doing this. Seriously, thank you for doing this. Seeing a good old square body with a shop sticker on it can surely help take those that remember a little simpler time, back a bit. Granted I'm on the tail end of that time...but being from a REALLY small town this just has that small town feel to it. Your videos are always great. This one just sent a guy for a long, slow, stroll down memory lane. Outstanding stuff.

[@crystalowen4371]

My 4 yr old loves watching your videos we all do lol

[@spondal1]

It’s the true bluesmoblie. “It’s got homemade lift, no brakes, sketchy motor, weather checked tires, but it brings the thunder.”

[@ryankizzire2321]

Derek it's your "well help me understand's" that keep me laughing and watching much love to you and the family, thanks for the great content.

[@retro_nugget6042]

That steering wheel looks like a 90s flavor . Thanks again for the great content !

[@fredandersen9873]

It's also a Chevy wheel.

[@pbrascal37]

I thought I was the only one who touched up the guage bezel with the silver sharpie! Hilarious, as you were standing there with the craft paint I was thinking... wish I could tell him about my silver sharpie trick

[@user-cd3te5fu3j]

Love the custom wobble pop opener on the Craig’s list bumper

[@chadkohler793]

That's a sweet ride, glad for another long vid. Keep up the good work fella

[@rpmevo8]

Derek, you NEVER fail to put out high quality content!!! I've gone back to the very beginning (again for the 4th time) and watched the channel evolve as time went by. Not even lying, this is the only channel that I've done this with because the wholesome family values you have, mixed with education, solid one liners and humor, the stories behind the rigs and just bringing us all along for the ride with your family and allowing us to feel like a part of said family. As for the recent issues at your homestead, my faith in humanity has hit absolute ROCK BOTTOM. You definitely took it in stride and like they always say, you can't keep a good man down. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@stevenmoore4471]

VG is better than anything on TV according to this guy.

[@zanedzikonski4234]

This feller likes how when faced with the different situations you always do the right thing

[@matthewutter2697]

I will always love the Square Body Chevy's.... Lost mine in a wreck 20+ yrs ago and still dream of having another one. You are a blessed man ... I Love this channel, keep em coming Derek. Thanks for bringing us along with you.

[@Adam-th9vs]

I am right there with you, also lost my last one to a wreck 21 years ago. 84 short bed, 2wd, lowered, cowl hood with a very hot small block. Now on disability for the rest of my life, which means I probably won't ever have the funds to swing another, especially at the current prices.

[@TROYCOOKS]

I love those old GMC pickups. I especially love the step-sides. Very nice looking additions you made to this one Derek!!!! Cheers bro!!!!

[@dadofsevendoesitall9341]

T-Roy! Glad to see you on this channel! I’ve watched your stuff for a while!!

[@GarageMafia]

My buddy in high school had a 77' 3/4 ton 2wd stepside. Had 16.5x10 slot mags and 31' BFG A/T's. We took that truck in places no 2wd should go, We hauled our dirtbikes all over the place with that truck and had a blast with it... good times

[@TROYCOOKS]

@@dadofsevendoesitall9341 I love watching Derek do miracles with vehicles. It gets my mind off of food for a while and Derek is funny! LOL

[@tomroosa1279]

Hey Derrick just throw some dirt on that carpet so it doesn't blind you when you get in the truck first thing in the morning. Love your videos your hilarious

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

TRUTH… pictures are worth a thousand words.

[@ruwithlee1970]

Hey Derek try a deflated basketball shove it in there and use the inflation kit from your truck with the little needle then reinflate it and it will pop out I tried that with my truck it works beautifully! A cheap ball Is less than $10

[@seanmccarty7074]

I sit here watching VGG and laugh. It's always a good time to listen to the back stories on the rigs, and follow what they become. I'm not sure if you've named this truck yet Derek, but Electric Blue now seems fitting. Great show!

[@jameshorel1938]

Who knew so many different blues could all clash.

[@mojo68mitch]

Blue on blue on blue with a little brown,,,,,, perfect

[@TokyoCraftsman]

What a great old truck, I think you should name it "Electric Blue". Cheers from Tokyo!

[@jayson657]

Absolutely love that ole GMC square body and I’m in love with that blue paint. I just couldn’t do that electric blue carpet. LOL I woulda exchanged it for black carpet and maybe eventually reupholster the seat with black vinyl but that’s just me…The gauges are awesome as well! Much better than the dummy lights.

[@adammccormick2257]

The carpet looks like it belongs in the hull of a '70s fiberglass boat lol

[@brianbarry6909]

@@adammccormick2257 oh yahhj

[@rodricbeauregard1053]

They work better than that evil bay one!😊

[@boomhunter8315]

Love the bottle opener on the back bumper 😂👌

[@sootlicker]

Love the square bodies! You did an awesome job on the interior, just don't stare at the floor! The instrumentation is beautiful. And I noticed it has the bottle opener option on the rear bumper! Huge bonus! Keep up the good work. God bless your whole family.

[@tyendor666]

I missed the bottle opener and had to go back and look see. It's at 40:23

[@thecausalgamer7916]

I remember watching the first video when you got it. Still happy it was saved from being crushed too nice of a truck for that

[@edengates66]

You make it look so easy when all the wires are red

[@scottphillips4594]

That carpet! Goodness, had to put my sunglasses on...

[@bullfrog1807]

Really enjoyed this video, brought back so many memories. My dad had the exact truck when I was a kid, same color, same wheels. He passed away a few years back, wish I could watch your videos with him I know he’d love them. You have the same eye for what looks good and how a old Chevy should look as he did and he passed on to me…Definitely the perfect rig you got there, looking forward to more videos of it

[@umakemerandy3669]

I dont think it was this EXACT color, cause this doesnt look stock. Probably was the color.of the dash, little lighter blue.

[@bullfrog1807]

My dads wasn’t factory color actually painted with metal flake so yeah probably not exact color…but it was the same shade, maybe I shouldn’t have used “exact” lol

[@umakemerandy3669]

@@bullfrog1807 oh nice! I have my dads ole 79 sierra grande still. Been in my life since I was 1 year old. It was the same blue as dereks here (the dash original blue) but i painted it flat black of course years ago when i was 18-20 or whatever. Lovely truck.

[@bullfrog1807]

@@umakemerandy3669 Awesome….I didn’t get my dads 4x4 but I have is old 72 c10 short bed fleet side. My dad painted it flat black as well, if you ever re-spray your truck look into a product called “hot rod flatz” they make a really dark colored flat black that really makes a flat paint look legit

[@bobroediger6121]

Thank you for the tricks of the trade installing carpeting in a truck! The GMC looks beautiful Derik! What a keeper!

[@AnDrEw122100]

I love that truck , my neighbour is sitting on like 5 of them , 3 almost rust free 4 speed 4by4 and a couple old plow trucks . He won’t part with any . Old fella .

[@geofffoley8233]

When I want to hear more yacht rock than plays on Jimmy Buffett's Radio Margaritaville, I tune in to Kenny Chesney's No Shoes Radio.