CANADA TO USA? Will This Pantera Drive 1,000 Miles Home After 33 YEARS?

[@jordanbarger2655]

Sitting here with no power miserable, after Helene rocked our world here in northwest fl, and a guy sure put a smile on my face

[@brucestener8476]

Got hit with that storm all the way up here in western NC

[@Occuria1]

I hope y'all are safe.

[@jordanbarger2655]

We’re safe just sweaty😂

[@jrboehmhouston]

That storm looks rough for a lot of people.

[@jordanbarger2655]

@@jrboehmhouston certainly no picnic, but a lot got worse than us

[@paramoor2133]

I can't really express how much I truly respect your problem solving and wheeling and dealing skills.

[@Ameaus]

Hey Derek, southern boy here. Me and my grandpa used to love watching roadworthy rescues and hes passed away here recently and i just couldnt stop thinking about watching you every time i went over to visit him. Thank you for letting us have those memories.

[@GlenCarpenter-ek9xc]

Hey Derek the Pantera was my dream car also I have wanted one since the first time I ever saw a yellow one in Phoenix Arizona, I love your show and I think that it’s really awesome and amazing

[@DudeAndDogsSailing]

Got smoked by Helene. Lost vehicles and boats and dock and such. So tired from cleaning up. Derek definitely brings a smile to my face during rough times. Thanks for your content buddy.

[@MrFreekyByg]

I'd like to see the teardown of that Cleveland. Definitely would like to see what happened to it. A restoration of that car would be very cool.

[@actschp1]

Sounds, at least in part, that it rounded off a couple of lobes on the cam shaft. ETA: seems like Derek confirmed it just after I made my comment.

[@jamiemckechnie3662]

Derek thank you for the Awesome revival videos!! Restore the car and try and rebuild the engine if possible. If not just stick another 351 in it. . No LS swap!

[@busterdee8228]

@@actschp1 Haven't worked on them for years. To me, wiped intake > lazy cylinder; wiped exhaust, back feeds into intake making the other cylinders miserable.

[@robertdahlgren622]

I pack bearings just like you do. My dad taught me how when I was about ten years old. I’ll be 72 next month.

[@ronalddurst2259]

😂😂😂😂😂real shop mechanics, we do what the tusk at hand REQUIRES

[@lorenlung5237]

Deeromax! Good one. You should paint 7 deer on the driver side door like the old WW II aces!

[@jasonwakeman3821]

I enjoy putting hash marks on local deer crossing signs with electric tape and watch to see how long it takes for someone to remove them.. I've got more time than money and it makes me giggle.😂

[@miinyoo]

That's so very appropriate and no animals were harmed in the filming of this.

[@davelewandoski4292]

That Pantera was surely rescued! Whoever had it sure didn't care for it properly like it will be now. It's lucky that rear wheel bearing didn't catch fire, and with the gas tank right over it... Not good.

[@Blakes_Makes]

Yup.

[@BeardedFrog]

Lol years ago I had an old winter beater Chevy Blazer that I did somethin like that with. Poor thing had it bad. I wrote on the back in sharpie all the things it survived with check marks: -Tornado ✓ (mostly just broke two side windows when something flung through one and out the other, rigged in some plexi glass windows). -Deer ✓ (Hit on the freeway at speed, almost no damage. Just had to chuck the valence, and go straight bumper). -Fence ✓ (I accidentally sent it through a fence at one point, did basically no damage to the blazer). -Rendezvous ✓ (Was late and very tired after doing a bad brake job on my wife's buick rendezvous. I forgot to pump the brakes and reversed into it when I couldn't stop. Put a decent dent in the back quarter of both vehicles). -18 car pile up ✓ (got caught in an 18 car pile up on the freeway, someone rear ended me probably still going almost 70MPH. Completely mangled the back of it, but still ran and drove fine and the frame was fine. Fixed it with duct tape and rigged in plexi glass windows. It faired way better than I did). Thing was an absolute champ, and despite all that and being mostly made out of twisted metal, duct tape, plexiglass, and sharpie, it still ran and drove perfectly when I got rid of it. My buddy sold me a Silverado for a replacement winter beater, and I sold it back to him (bought it from em in the first place too). He did a burnout in it from the drive to the lift into his shop before cuttin' out the powertrain and scrappin' her.

[@TheEclecticHandyman]

Derek I doubt you'll read this but I live in Western North Carolina and the hurricane got us and no power. My generator hadn't been started in 8 years and because of watching and learning from you I used 2 cycle oil in the carb directly to lubricate as you always do, and used lots of your techniques to get it running after 8 years helping keep the family (or mainly fridge) powered. Thank YOU.

[@Robertsons_landscaping]

I hope y'all are ok. I just got home from 3-4 days helping in Burnsville Nc.

[@TheEclecticHandyman]

@@Robertsons_landscaping Yeah we are doing well and got power yesterday. I heard up there in Mitchell County and Burnsville was pretty bad. Thank you for helping Western North Carolina and the community it's greatly appreciated.

[@mk-jf1ux]

I have used tips from these videos to fix our generator too. basically have free reign to hog any tv I want now: doing research and professional developemnet study.

[@3ricky13]

Good luck no democrats are helping you on purpose

[@Robertsons_landscaping]

@@TheEclecticHandyman Glad y'all got your power back on. Burnsville was hit pretty hard. Most of the back road bridges were washed out and several of the roads were washed out.

[@johnrolling5031]

Your two videos helped me remember driving with my long-deceased brother-in-law in his new Pantera back in 1972. Thanks!

[@MAGLtd-hh3ct]

Throws me off seeing Rich’s shop, and you working in it,but ether was ,it’s really great that you found your bucket list dream car in Canada, this by far is one of the best videos from your massive journey on KZbin. Derek , I love your humbleness , your approach on life, your family values , and how you stay true , and appreciate us fans, as we do you ,for your hard working ethics, and your down to earth personality 👍🇨🇦

[@davidrose2382]

Never give up attitude😂 hits the Web buys another classic shitheap to tow first shitheap😊

[@MrShakotan]

I was waiting for him to say 'today on deboss garage'

[@michaelcole4868]

​@@davidrose2382 Let's see your "shitheap"! Probably a Prius

[@terileebarton]

Just dropping a line to let you know my grandson William was able to meet Bentley at the Duct Tape race event. He was so polite and even asked us if we wanted to take a picture with him. So cool. William was over the moon...he is a huge fan. Thank you for all you do and the compassion and kindness you have instilled in your boys.

[@spartanp2064]

Pantera parts are easily available. Panteras by Wilkinson, PIM, Hall and few others. I personally use Wilkinson as they have a great online site where you can see the parts in the original parts diagrams or just use a menu. They take PayPal. Parts usually arrive in a couple days. Now if you said it was a Lotus Esprit I would say there is a lot of NLA. As for brakes, SACC has a Wilwood big brake kit which is plug and play. Just need to delete the proportioning valve. Good luck with the build. It’s enjoyable to see someone doing this.

[@ViceGripGarage]

I can't find rear suspension parts or axles anywhere

[@brianperry6533]

Have you ever been to Vancouver BC

[@ZachariahBredefeld]

​@ViceGripGarage will it really do 200

[@amandapage4716]

We're from there.​@@brianperry6533

[@marksilva9188]

@@ViceGripGarage Watch older Jay Leno's Garage episode on his Pantera. Really knowledgeable Pantera guy on it with him and they discuss parts availability.

[@johnrobertson2935]

Derek, you have to be one of the nicest and most patient people around. Thanks for your sacrifices and modelling excellent choices. Well mostly...

[@broncobear1]

351C has plenty of power for the car's light weight. Rebuild it and enjoy it.

[@badlyniceness2315]

It’s a flaccid engine..for all its size and weight..rocker roller ,shave the heads,angle the valves..blow it..or supercharge it..just make it move..

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

It's a prime candidate for a Coyote swap with a big supercharger on top...!!!

[@fishhuntadventure]

@@kurtisstutzman7056 No supercharger is needed. That vintage car will be plenty fun with 350HP and that’s easily achievable with today’s technology just NA in a 351. In fact with today’s knowledge and procedures a very dependable 400HP is pretty inexpensive with headwork, a “reasonably mild” cam, and an intake/carb to match.

[@BOSS_DOG]

@@kurtisstutzman7056 old school should stay old school.n 393 stroker or 408 is the way.

[@gordocarbo]

@@kurtisstutzman7056 doubt it would fit

[@nick540g]

Wow, what an ordeal this trip was. I know you're excited to finally get your hands on a Pantera, but it was a real test of your skill and determination. RE pacing yourself - you are obviously not listening to us telling you to back off and get some DOWN TIME. Please Please stop pushing so hard. And Please Please start wearing eye protection while grinding metal!!

[@fgb3126]

RE: the eye protection, EXACTLY what I was thinking!

[@tomdrewenskus8167]

Ditto on the eye protection. Glad you made it back home safely. Can’t wait to see the Pantera rebuild. The VGG and car enthusiast community is truly awesome.

[@RLTango]

Triple ditto on using eye protection!

[@margaretf6147]

I couldn’t agree more! A trip to the ER, or the loss of an eye would be really sad. Eye protection is cheap too! I’m sure harbor freight sells them 😂

[@Daniel-S1]

Yep, grinding without goggles, don't do it.

[@osama7611]

some say Derek showers with his hat on

[@turboveldo]

All we know is, he is The Chad. Not Chad, The Other Chad, or Iowa Chad

[@matthewcox1122]

Why he went to Niagara Falls with his backpack of bath products free mist shower 🚿😅

[@Tintguy1985]

@@osama7611 of course he does, he needs to clean his hat

[@Eurkoz]

It’s true, I’ve seen it in person.

[@robert2but289]

Wrong wrong it's his hat and his boots the real question is how he gets his pants past the 🥾

[@andrewg6238]

The people you meet, the adventures you have, the family you love…you are a blessed man, and we all wish the best for you and all the Bieris!! Thank you soooo much for bringing us along!! I woulda jumped in, too if you were in my neck of the woods. Keep being real and we’ll all keep eating it up!! You are an inspiration to us all!

[@matttippin3886]

Please, please, have this one be the first, no expense spared, full restoration on your channel. Make it a huge, multi part video. Make it a perfect museum piece Pantera and never, ever sell it !

[@4Kandlez]

Seconded, this car deserves it

[@bradsanderson9606]

Yes do a full restore.

[@deanstuder1775]

No please not that. I love the amount of work and money derrick puts into his cars. There are plenty of channels to watch that stuff. Gas monkeys and auto nation.

[@deanstuder1775]

Love the stories of new bearings in old races. Really good stuff I thought might be possible . You confirmed it. Sometimes s guy needs a little push.

[@JoeMarecki-q3j]

Make it nice for Jesica👍

[@Naz-xc9to]

What a humble guy. No where else can you watch a guy bring old cars back to life and make you feel like family. He always says how blessed he is to have all of his supporters, but we are also blessed to be able to watch what he does. Thank you guy for doing all you do.

[@chuckhogue]

I have always packed bearings by hand because that's how my dad taught me. He was an aircraft mechanic by trade.

[@goodcitizen64]

Same here! 😂

[@benjaminlusskin3211]

@@goodcitizen64 The good thing is you always have the tools handy!!!

[@johnchambers12]

I have been packing bearings over my thumb for 55 years and have never missed a beat. My dad was a mechanic and enjoyed building cars and would enjoy this drama if he was still with us! You have to say this fella Never gives up on his dreams! And OMG he found a tow rig that will do burnouts!

[@LoneWulf66]

Yeah I pack by hand too. Actually I only recently found out that they make some gizmo to help you pack them. Looks like more work that using my palm in my opinion.

[@richardraby6266]

Same here, Mine was a flight engineer on Lancaster's, RAF

[@williamc2553]

Derek, I love that you took the time at the end of the video to thank all the fans and subscribers. The sense of community you spoke of is something hard to find these days. Thanks for the wonderful content, and enjoy the new to you Pantera!

[@peterjohnson3136]

Derek, I was asked to pull a very large bearing race out of a bulldozer. I had no idea how but the workshop foreman was setting me up. He was a gentleman though and soon had me on track (pun intended). Make sure the battery is disconnected. Grab the MIG and run a bead all the way around the inside bearing surface of the race. It fell out. The weld shrinks the race. Works on big and small. Very very easy to do.

[@martinharris5017]

And for putting a new race in, stick the race in the freezer for a few hours and it will practically fall in.

[@fishhuntadventure]

@@martinharris5017 That’s what they say. It’s good for pressed bearings and gears. But a wheel bearing race?! They go in fine/easily anyway with a little hammer work and a brass punch or aluminum race driver.

[@tomgodfrey5891]

I've done that it works

[@richardraby6266]

Great tip! The boys who work on this heavy earth-moving stuff have so many excellent tips and tricks

[@minnesotatomcat]

A good tip for those copper crush washers if you’re gonna reuse them is to heat them up red hot and dunk them in water. It will soften the metal again like when it was new and it’ll seat in better and have a good chance of not leaking 👍

[@justinanderson1727]

Triumph motorcycle type stuff.

[@ShannonCoffey-l6b]

@@justinanderson1727 Yep,Triumph head gaskets. Know them well.

[@petervokes3774]

Quenching in water is not necessary when annealing copper. You can end up re-hardening it dunking it in cold water.Most important thing is to heat it evenly to cherry red colour.

[@openclockclubarchive325]

Top tip. Anneal the material. Like it.

[@lostuntilnow]

My dad taught me your method of packing wheel bearings when I was 8. I’m 75 now and still pack them the same way.

[@garysimonson9593]

me too. Dad too.

[@blutaq]

Lying down post knee surgery, can’t achieve very much, topped off with strong pain meds. What I do have is your joyful honest self working to take the pain away. Keep doing what ya doing. Big love from the UK. It’s working!

[@jordancampbell5010]

Moses, sandals. I've been waiting all week for this. Your a good man thanks for the hard work and commitment.

[@DannyLeech-s2d]

THIS PANTERA IS THE WORST HE HAS A TOTAL NOT MAINTAINED

[@57WillysCJ]

Speaking of sandals, he needs a pair to drive the Pantera once it's on the road.

[@derekmackenzie5118]

I work in my Dutch safety shoes all the time when its just me. My buddies think its hilarious

[@opiumtrail7032]

@@DannyLeech-s2d SOC

[@damianjackson9084]

​@@DannyLeech-s2dwhy are you yelling ,you also missed the part where he has no problem rebuilding it

[@Someonehad2sayit]

“And no, I’m not going to LS swap it” Respect.

[@zapthepunctual]

Coyote swap….

[@JW-hm6ou]

Derk hopes to see her on the road at the end of this video

[@davidkilts1670]

@@zapthepunctual I think it needs the 351. The whole car needs TLC. I hope he rebuilds the 351 and does the Holley injection again. The Pantera probably deserves to be gussied up a bit because it is a bucket list car for Derrek.

[@patrickancona1193]

@@zapthepunctualdear Lord NO!

[@greg8122]

@@zapthepunctual My thought exactly! Coyote swap would be sweet!

[@fsujmm]

Florida here, Cleaning up after the Hurricane. Vice Grip to the rescue with a new episode!!!! Thanks Derek.

[@Maddoktor2]

Glad you made it through safely! Best of luck to you! =)

[@stevewelbert5039]

Bless you. Which area of Florida? I'm in NJ

[@Unholyhairhole]

Stay safe y'all! Blessings from Canada!

[@goodcitizen64]

Stay safe and as dry as possible from West Texas! God bless y'all

[@markharwood6794]

Glad you're safe and sound

[@fh8769]

Derek,VGG is more than a show, it's an inspiration. It inspires weekend mechanics like me to keep going and tackle automotive projects that would otherwise seem too daunting. I've learned so much from this show and I've been able to keep my 1993 Ford Explorer going for 390,000 miles and counting. Thank you.

[@1936case]

A guy lucked out snagging on the 06' Pickup Duramax and 6 speed probably the most desirable year for that setup in that body style. Used to have an 05' but it had horrible cancer on the body and a feller had to send it down the road. Congrats on getting your dream car. Pantera is definitely a cool rig.

[@EkClassics]

The silent stare out the windshield after the no start..... been there.

[@eddiebowens1919]

Yeah, I'm usually thinking punch something but don't want to break that nice dash.

[@wtmcpherson7219]

Rebuild the 351C. Remove the roll bar. Make it cherry.

[@gearheadwes]

Yeah, get rid of the roll bar, get it back to original.

[@davidbyers7157]

You make it yours however it may be, that's all that matters

[@One-Crazy-Cat]

I’m with this club. Keep the Power plant and ditch the bars.

[@functionatthejunction]

When did rollbars become uncool?

[@11D7-n8d]

​@functionatthejunction right, it dosent take away from the car it looks cool, suits the car and time period of racing and obviously provides safety and stability

[@doorandlocktips]

Just wanted to say I love you show you are the man in so many dimensions. I wish I had your talent but I’m afraid you’re a one of a kind great celebrity. Thank you so much for brightening up my day every time I watch your videos thanks again.😢🎉

[@bigmotorhead2908]

I have always wanted a Pantera. Thanks to the videos I no longer have the desire for one. They do look cool though.

[@gordocarbo]

Some things are better to want than own

[@HicksGarage]

I still want one I have just realized I need to win the lottery first.

[@HighDefinitionVideo]

Same. Great series.

[@aprilhilliard3302]

Same here...always dreamed of having one after sitting in a '72 (I think) at the NY Auto Show (in '71). After seeing Derek's struggles with this one...no thanks! Besides, I already have an ancient torture device from Britain ('76 MGB)...more than enough trouble for me lol

[@martijnbrandt7553]

Lol we have 3 old land rover defender from 40 jears ago to torture us😂​@@aprilhilliard3302

[@FilamentFriday]

Great story. Please wear safety glasses when grinding. We want a guy to keep his eyes.

[@TCougar1]

Agree, its plain stupid not wearing eye and ear protection when grinding .

[@rm25088]

It does get a bit dangerous. When I have to dress the carbide diamond tool on the lathes at work, sparks shoot everywhere. Once I didn't have my glasses on. Well, wouldn't you know it, it got in my eye. I luckily got it out in the sink but it could've been real bad. Safety glasses all the time now.

[@taidjemullen5723]

Safety squints for the win

[@bosniak1961]

His peepers you mean? ;)))

[@PeterMcGuf]

Yeah, we all employ the safety squint on occasion, but cutting disks hunger for eyeballs. Dont trust them at all.

[@danielcrawford587]

Derek , I really enjoy your channel and respect your mechanical abilities. Your humor is what keeps me coming back. But one thing I noticed is that at times you fail to wear safety glasses. And I do believe that young people see that might follow suit. I have been working on anything mechanical since I was in grade school. I point this out to you sir because while I was serving in the Navy and working on a submarine a tool broke exploded, and hit me in the eye. You might say that “well We have two of them” well 37 years ago this happened. And today I am fighting to save my other eye. When I lost my eye I was just wrenching, and that ended badly. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. But again keep up the good work.

[@larrywright4539]

Thank you for your service

[@ColinBarrett001]

Wise words Sir. I really hope your other eye is OK.

[@Tullinge-Biker-hf4wn]

It was nice that you finally came home to your family. Now I've seen your episodes with the panther and what I'm trying to learn from these episodes was nothing technical, but the incredibly positive spirit you consistently show. So it's a nice looking car, but about your positive spirit, I can only say RESPECT…

[@smarouchoc7300]

Lemme tell ya. I have a new appreciation for what a guy does, after spending my weekend replacing brake rotors and pads on my kid's Volt. Driver rear corner didn't want to come apart - 2.5 hours. Passenger rear came right apart - but the caliper bracket had a slide pin totally rusted into it - even when I got it out, the channel was ruined. It was 7pm Saturday and had to drive 30 minutes to get a new bracket and caliper - returned the core with the busted bracket and the new caliper, since I didn't need it. End of night. This morning, driver's front took 10 minutes. Passenger front- the T-30 screw holding the rotor on stripped. Spent 45 minutes trying to drill it out before going and spending $20 on a set of easy outs. That was a 30 minute diversion. Easy out took 2 minutes, snapped off the head of the screw which is all I needed, 10 minutes later was finally done. Just brakes. Just a bit and Bolt job. Mad respect for how much Derek does - I am WHIPPED.

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

The red wires are part of the brake pad warning light. It touches the rotor completing the ground circuit illuminating the "Brake" dash light. Usually the same light that shows that the handbrake is on or that the fluid level is way low.

[@russellmcquinn4924]

Those red wires on the brake pads are for a brake temp gauge track car stuff

[@minnesotatomcat]

Wouldn’t the brake light come on every time you hit the brake then?

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

The metal part of the wire is encased by the pad material. as the pad wears it will expose the wire when the pad gets thin. I have a 1970 Rover with this type of warning system and have seen it in several other 70's era cars.

[@polvandennieuwenhof9137]

​@@ejhbritishcars6907yep. My Citroën cx has this also. Most people cut the wires of. The system was not very reliable.

[@mitchtucker5768]

Many thanx to DEBOSS!! This never would be possible in an O’reillys parking lot😂😂👍 @6:32 Now that’s how you make an entrance!😂😂

[@icer22x]

The fact that some random guy came to your rescue and drove you around and let you use his shop is AWESOME!

[@A.MCollects]

I have my uncle's 94 gmc truck I inherited when he passed. Just gotta get battery cables installed an it should be up and running again. These videos inspired me to get it going and after a few years of sitting it should be up and running hopefully within the next few weeks. Just trying to find time is the hard part! Being a grown up with grown up problems suck!

[@stevenrunion5067]

Everywhere you go you find the best in people.

[@definitelynotatwork]

Surprisingly easy to do everywhere in NY except for Manhattan & Long Island.

[@ChristopherGaul]

My high school auto shop teacher (RIP Mr Cowley) in Ontario taught us to pack bearings by hand, exactly the same way you do it. I've done all mine that way in the 35 years since.

[@vintagebiker]

Same for me. Mr. Waugh was my shop teacher. I still do it that way.

[@robertcunningham411]

Hey Derek, I can see you hard your worked your self and how much this ment to you. I appreciate seeing your dreams come true and it makes all of us more inspired to continue on are own projects.❤

[@garyturnage8987]

Hey, Derek. Those front wheel bearings aren't anything special. The LM11949 bearing and LM11910 race is a Set 2 Timken, and the LM67048 bearing and LM67010 race is a Set 6 Timken. Super common, and fits thousands of cars and trucks. They're readily available at any parts store. Great episode, as always. PLEASE wear safety glasses. You scare me sometimes.

[@lowellstevenson9162]

That was an awesome video can't wait for the next one ❤

[@ryurc3033]

Set 2 is so common on trailers too! Honestly watching it fall on the floor, and then get beat with a wrench, pry on the cage, drop it again, and then beat it more with the wrench.......I know that bearing cage probably looked completely beat. I got yelled at for dropping a bearing and trying to put it on at the first shop I ever worked at.

[@Oldschool_car_nut-oo3ox]

Yeah, I noticed that too! They're really common if I remember them because I was never really good with bearings and I haven't done parts for nearly 20 years. In my experience was it was always difficult to find application listings for this kind of rare thing but if you had the old ones that you could match up it was more likely. The people on the forum may have been trying to search for them by application only, or in my experience here in Australia in some cases parts stores are all going to computerized parts listings and the old art of physically matching parts or digging deeper into old parts catalogues is being lost because it's too much hassle and they feel like it's not worth their time (and time is money).

[@charlesoconnor2953]

And I just must add a couple of other HEALTH concerns I've had over the years watchin a fellah; 1) You admittedly work 7 days a week. Even The Almighty rested on the 7th day. Bodies, as well as machines wear out. Your family needs you HEALTHY. AND alive. 2) Rarely have I heard you say you had anything NURISHING to eat on the road. Mostly convenience store quality fare. A fellah gets tired faster, and ages quicker, his HEALTH goes down hill rapidly. As Dad would tell me from time to time: "A word to the wise is sufficient." We love you Derek, and want you to be around for a MIGHTY long time...

[@waynerohde1036]

​@charlesoconnor2953 he also gets steak dinners on the road

[@RogTuscano]

The wires on the pads were for pad wear when the pads got low it would ground to the rotor the other end of wires should be in the fenderwell behind the shocks

[@mrb.5610]

Get yourself a lathe. Not difficult to learn how to use it. Wrong thread on a union ? Not a problem, screw cut another. Brake pushrod the wrong length ? Make another. The right size spacer to put in a race ? Easy. They're not called 'The King of Machine Tools' for nothing !!

[@userer4579]

Finally, some good advice from the -peanut gallery- comments

[@67Pepper]

And a milling machine, an old Bridgeport will do.

[@MichaelJHNC]

Hard to take those with to do a revival though.

[@67Pepper]

@@MichaelJHNC Pretty obvious, don't ya think?

[@erikj.2066]

Not his shop.

[@mustafasalem38]

Holly lord, man you are a legend. You handled the situation perfectly as always. Much respect 🫡

[@johnqpublic2718]

"every light in the dash is on, interior lit like the crack of dawn," if that isnt already a song lyric: a.) shame b.) a guy needs a writing credit once it is. Thats pure gold.

[@mikef.1000]

I do declare that it is IMPOSSIBLE not to like a VGG video. Thanks Dereck!

[@christopherroundtree4455]

Hey Derick, try Tasca Lincoln Mercury in Rhode Island for Panters parts...my Dad and I were customers in the 70's and they owned 2 or more racing Panters and I wouldn't be surprised if they still own 1 or 2. Great family and I'd bet they would remember my name (even though I haven't been there in decades. I was there alot on my Dad's behalf, getting service on his company fleet of Lincolns and Grand Marquis. Good luck! Love me some Panteras, ever since their mechanic took me for a 200 mph test drive. Never been faster in my 71 years of car life.

[@LazaroAdalbertoMartyJimeranez]

YES all they are whats make America great Fantastic Journey Thank you VGG👏👏

[@kevinkinney5445]

You're welcome When I started watching VGG, You had 20k subs. Congrats on 2M!

[@ViceGripGarage]

That's incredible thank you

[@miinyoo]

Man. The people who took time out of their day to join in on an insane idea are the kind of people I want watching my back when I get boned and stranded. Everyone who jumped in is why Americans are awesome. I just did that with a film project that just flapped across my lap, gave time and almost a week's worth of effort and I don't need money for it. It just felt good to help a guy out and make his dreams come true.

[@it0dmk]

Yep... I started watching VGG when ziptiesnbiasplies mentioned your channel.. haven't looked back since!

[@supernovaVII]

On the rear axle issue. The problem is not that the nut comes loose on its own. The rear axels on the Pantera are designed to be a very tight press fit inside of the bearings to keep them from fretting the axel. Some Panteras received axels that were not a press fit in the bearings. Because the axels were not a press fit inside bearing the race starts fretting the axel as well as the spacer between to two bearings and although the axel nut is torqued to 400ft lbs factory specification the fretting of the spacer releases the nut torque and axel self-destructs like yours did. The 400ft lbs of torque is not easy to do unless you have a torque multiplier tool.

[@atticusvolmeir8286]

Dude!!!! You’re Amazing!!!! I work hard but you just got the F Down!!!! The car trailer van and the truck! Sold the van and trailer while recording the video!!!!!!!! You need a trophy!!!! Well done!!!!! While staying on schedule!!!!! Tremendous!!!! This is the best video ever!!!!

[@inverted311]

I don't understand why he just didn't rent a regular U-Haul with a hitch and buy a trailer to tow.

[@ConnorPiala-ym6ql]

What a wild ending. So cool to see all those guys rally together to help you out. This is pure, whole hearted entertainment.

[@joelsmith7868]

Fella is loving this rescue. Been waiting for this notification. Appreciate your consistency Derek.

[@WillieLee-yp7gw]

Wow a Pantera dime bag Darrel would b proud

[@martyniner8893]

44:45. Great advice Derek. Thank you for the inspiration. I have an 84 Suzuki GS550 sitting in my shop and a guy is gonna get after it! 👍

[@fat_head_Carl]

That pep talk at 45:00 hits! Keep moving!!!

[@EverythingRC547]

YES! I got my cold snacks and my popcorns for my Friday night tradition of VGG!

[@killerwowmaster]

hell yeah!! been waiting for a pantera FOREVER!!

[@w8biatvrepeater638]

At least since 1971!

[@kenleppek]

Those bearing numbers are not uncommon. As a matter of fact that's the pair that fits a lot of tapered spindle trailer axles like a travel trailer, or a car hauler with 5 lug wheels.

[@MichaelGreen-h9h]

Hey Derek. You always thank us, the subscribers and obviously it only works if people watch. However I want to thank YOU. Your videos are not only entertaining, inspiring, and uplifting, but they truly improve the lives of the people watching. They certainly are something I look forward to watching. As for the Pantera, you know Ford make an alloy block Cleveland based 427.. 😏

[@pops55650]

Curious to see that 351c torn down to find the problem. Could the cam shaft broke? I would think a worn lobe would have given you symptoms gradually, you would have noticed when you parked it. No LS1 swap, but maybe a coyote swap. A rebuilt 351c would be classic though, good little engines back in the day

[@bradsmith9189]

Just so you know, you’re in the “Golden Horseshoe” area of southern Ontario. It’s an absolute powerhouse of population, wealth, and industry. Any fear of not being able to get some bearing (or anything else for that matter) is absolutely unfounded. Respectfully 👍😊

[@schmutz1g]

If you want to wait for it sure.

[@rockkhound943]

Thats every state and county in America

[@FrankBullitt390]

@@schmutz1g You're waiting for 50 yr old parts regardless...But there are muscle car parts places, engine builders and ford specific shops in the Toronto area - he would have fared better there than upstate new York.

[@schmutz1g]

Possibly, but I'd say likely not since Derek can navigate the googles and operate a telemaphone.. So one would be safe to assume he already investigated those avenues to no success. It's also the difference between waiting weeks and waiting overnight as is the case in most States.

[@bassmanjr100]

​@@rockkhound943We are blessed.

[@acoustiquila]

Check out Jay Leno and his Pantera. Some good information on parts.

[@majobis]

Leno would have made brand new parts that this Pantera could use.

[@hrothgars5992]

Jay Leno is unfortunately such an a-hole.

[@manicmasterofmetal2620]

Also angle of dangle dipped one of these totally clean. If I had a car that needed stripping, and I was close to a shop that could dip it, and the wherewithalls to get it done, I would get it done.

[@everyhome9936]

@@majobis Um, Leno would have his full time paid craftsmen do it

[@RobGras]

Hemmings have a barnfind Pantera too which had issues.

[@SeanDonohue-d6c]

Wish I knew you were going through the Buffalo area. Would have loved to help you out. But that's how Western NY is. They are all friendly and willing to help a brother out.

[@chadhensley6078]

Yes!!! New VGG drop! But does a feller watch it all now and not have anything to watch tomorrow? Decisions!

[@yukonstriker1703]

Same and cheers from Ontario

[@jsp5407]

Now !

[@trashyspeeds266]

Watch it twice now and Tomorrow

[@willbill263]

I’m flying from San Diego to D.C. on Sunday. Seems like a perfect time to watch!

[@arcanewyrm6295]

​@@willbill263 ... but can you wait that long? 😊

[@coreyjones7254]

You're like the Bob Ross of mechanic-ing!

[@canam111979]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@benjaminlusskin3211]

Yes lots of. happy accidents! Funny how that works. Derick has put himself out into the universe it gives back to him! Look at all the people that like his show and want to help!!!!! It gives me hope for this country.

[@suzannebilski6914]

I think he's more like uncle Red from the red green show :p

[@coreyjones7254]

@@suzannebilski6914 He's a national freaking treasure! LOL

[@vincedibona4687]

Never heard that one before… nope, almost no one makes this same comment every dang gideo… so original. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@staytunedtv905]

Hope you enjoyed your time in Canada I wish I would have known you were here I would have came to say hello to a guy you are so close to where I live love the car by the way

[@nathanwood1567]

Please come back to the Pantera project ASAP. I love that you got this bro. Congrats on accomplishing a childhood dream

[@robertshepherd995]

Those wheel bearings are actually an early Holden (GM Australia) front wheel bearing number. They’re also used on 45 million different trailers here. I’ll guarantee that you have them on many GM vehicles over there aswell. They are a very common size.

[@bomberaustychunksbruv4119]

Yeah I spotted that also, I'm in Oz and have fitted ALOT of them bearings.

[@j1mmys4ndusky]

I saw you bombing down I-65 bringing this rig home! I was headed north near Louisville Ky on my way back from LS Fest and couldn't believe what I saw on that trailer. Bit of a spoiler for this series but I still loved these vids!

What sort of clown 🤡 would knowingly put a spoiler like that out there…….are you that desperate for attention?

[@jimjones4189]

🤥

@@j1mmys4ndusky Moronic post.

[@SortaProfessional89]

Not cool

@@j1mmys4ndusky Very pathetic to post this….

[@Shiznaft1]

Was lookin forward to this video. Thank you for all the hard work. I really appreciate you sharing your families journey in car restoration and everything else.

[@andrewb.g.3938]

Happy to see you had a positive experience in my neck of the woods with my fellow Western New Yorkers. I've been blessed to work with Kevin on one of my engine builds and absorbed as much knowledge as I could from him. The new ownership that is now Weller Machine is just as great to work with. Had an issue with a build and went out of their way to fix the problem with me. They are my go to for machine work!

[@jimrusso1988]

The family of the 5,000 remaining Pantera’s of the world just breathed a sigh of relief knowing they have now acquired a major asset to their very exclusive club in Derek Bieri!!

[@ronoldcairns9736]

i vote to rebuild the oiginal engine

[@RhodesCandleCompany]

I agree with that but if it's not repairable then it's better to get whatever will fit in the car and since he's not looking to get rid of it I'd like to see if a new Ford crate motor will work. He can get one from cleetus McFarland 😂

[@Christopher_R]

Rebuild the original EVENTUALLY. Coyote swap until it feels like it should be original again 😎

[@MegaBobo1967]

Hundreds of thousands of people waiting for the Friday video!

[@abyss5350]

I think your off by a few million, may want to change that to several million people waiting for the Friday video, hundreds of thousands lol

[@rockkhound943]

Usually around 1.5 million

[@abyss5350]

@@rockkhound943 part 1 of This series is at 2.3 million so your around a million short so far

[@robertbeckler5058]

20 minutes 20000 views

[@johnritcher5751]

​@@abyss53502.79453 million. 😂

[@abracadaver069er]

Drove right near my house. Damn wish I knew you were in the area. Great video, such an awesome car

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

I had to turn my tv up to hear the car!!!! But, the exhaust seems to have been doing its job! Or not!!! I couldnt hear the growl that they are known for .....it made me happy!!!! Sasquatch dont fit very well, in a car built with truck and tractor parts... BUT I DO!!!

[@rideyourbikent]

I expect welding the bearing retainers maybe why the bearing failedbefore 8:33

[@rwelderby]

I pack bearings exactly like you did. That’s the way my dad taught me to do it when I was around 10 years old.

[@jesseleesamples]

This was a good one. As soon as I saw Rich was helpin ya, I had 100% confidence you’d get it goin. I’ve watched that guy for such a long time and I think he can fix anything cause I’ve seen him fix everything. Plus, he seems like the absolute nicest feller ever, who would help anybody. I admit I had zero clue what a Pantera even was before this, and it’s not something that tickles my fancy, but I can appreciate any vehicle and I love watching a guy who’s really passionate about a car get the one he’s always wanted. Most of us car guys have felt that feeling before where you get one you’ve been drooling and dreaming over for years. Not much beats that. Glad you got your hands on this one, and I hope you fix it up nice.

[@crazyoldhippie]

Grinding without safety glasses, I'm telling mom.

[@cornbreadburgess1950]

Lol,,,,, right 👍

[@donaldfrazier5244]

It’s called safety squints!

[@IIBundo]

Then welding without a mask.

[@gregorybarth930]

Its legal in Canada LoL

[@CharlesCox-p1h]

Hilarious 😂

[@spankyham9607]

I don't understand if it was a wiped cam lobe why did it not run like this before you shut it down at the hotel? They don't wipe out over night when you are not running the motor.

[@matts.8342]

He did say it was smoking the day before.

[@langerdesign848]

Great question, wondering if its dead lifter, or... bent pushrods and/or valves due to rainwater hydrolock 🌧️🤔

[@conflictica1983]

my thoughts as well.. at first when hearing that starter i thought.. distribution belt snapped, thats a goner. i experienced this once with a car.. and it made exactly that noise, only faster. was fine the day before, was ready to go to work the next day, i tried to start the car, it fired and immediately shuts down. Tried it again, and the engine turned over way too easy, no compression at all. Since we had another car, i called a towtruck to bring it to the scrapyard (it was a '92 Opel Astra Station wagon , ugly car) and what was left on the pavement was the snapped belt.

[@davidsanders4703]

Spoiler

[@garysimonson9593]

@@conflictica1983 no timing belt in these, cam is chain driven, but same theory. The way it sounded on the cold start made me think it might have jumped the timing chain.

[@Roy-ii8lr]

I pack bearings the same way. Even OTR trucks😊.

[@ResurrectionClassic]

man i grew up around where you picked this up. these videos have been nothing but nostalgia for me. i haven't been back down that way in a few years. its nice to see it again

[@JoSh-oo-Ah]

Awesome car, I'm digging the color

[@Gonepostal00]

Packing bearings by hand is the best way!!❤

[@Lost_on_stage_again]

Yeah... I bought this attachment for cheap that goes on my grease gun. Packs a bearing in seconds, no mess. Each to their own.

[@DouglasKuntz]

Only way I pack a bearing

[@sibman77]

Wow Derek. Your perseverance and unwavering patience completely amazes me. You're an inspiration to many folks on so many levels. I have ONE word for you my friend. FORTITUDE. Or perhaps, more accurately, Ford-it-tude! Says it all! Keep it up buddy!

[@Memry-dq7ug]

You looked so uncomfortable driving that thing, lol. We all know the real reason you didn’t want to drive it any further was that you couldn’t bring your self to buying and wearing sneakers. Lololol 🥾

[@CraigGrant-sh3in]

Jessica will fit nicely in hr new car lol

[@KOrnhOliO1]

How come a feller has a dream car he can't really fit good in? Seems it mighta been gud to sit in one to see if ya fit, before ya bought one. Lol 😂 Then there's the thing about not having any parts available to buy. I love those Pantera, but maybe not the best dream car for a Sasquatch fella. Haahaa! 🤷🧐🤦

[@bb5242]

@@KOrnhOliO1never meet your heroes

[@Drspeiser]

​@@KOrnhOliO1 Well, he did say he was going to make some tasteful mods to it. That's probably one of the first ones

[@Aearonjer]

Time for a Pantera engine rebuild like Hagerty did. The car is awesome.

[@jeremys924]

You should collab with Abom79 and have him make you new spindles

[@steeldandansteely1027]

This is something clearly aspirational to this fine man and if any of y'all think negatively about this two-part adventure just because it's not the kind of car he's supposed to be featuring herein because they do things a little differently where it was constructed than we do here then you can't be much of a true car person. I'm so happy he was able to check that box while he's still young and strong enough to keep doing what he is for us. Because it is wonderful.

[@Player-zx4ps]

Please keep those wheels on the pantera

[@fifocrew3040]

DEREK I HAVE HAD ENOUGH. YOU WON'T BE LAUGHING WHEN YOU CAN'T SEE YOUR KIDS. PUT SOME SAFETY GLASSES ON YOU MUG. I only say this because I like and appreciate you. 😊

Not necessary, directional grinding……learn how to use a grinder.

[@johnchambers12]

You sound like my old Safety Officer in the machine shop where i worked for many years. And i still have my eye sight because i used my safety glasses every day!

[@ironrey8]

Except for when wheels come undone, then it's every direction!

@@ironrey8 If a wheel comes undone as you call it, glasses will not help you.

[@ScottGranus-ug3tz]

Mind your own business....

[@AdamConus]

"He hit a deer 7 times with that thing." Damn, he must have really hated that deer!

[@toddhill2362]

Deer?.... or... dear lol

[@jspaulding4106]

That was legit my first thought, "damn, the SAME deer?".

[@chopdogrulz1337]

That deer was just asking for it…kept getting back up! 😆

[@shittygitty71]

ba dum ching....

[@dinf1110]

This reminds me of a time I broke down on the blue ridge and the nicest guys helped me out. I would give my right arm for these guys