Forgotten BIG BLOCK FORD - Will It RUN AND DRIVE 570 Miles Home?

Will This Abandoned Ford Powered BIG BLOCK Mercury Marquis run and drive once again? I hope so, a guys got 570 miles home!
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[@ViceGripGarage]

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[@headcas620]

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[@Ecosse57]

i had an ex-cop car grand marquis and should have never sold it. 460 of course, four wheel discs, and two gas tanks that i recall holding about 50 gallons...? great highway car.

[@ss-qw8vm]

Great job on you new show on the TV.

[@stevengrotte2987]

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[@jasonrogers8754]

My grandpa let me drive his shit brown 76 LTD in highschool in 98-2000. It sat in his barn for almost 20 years and I changed the oil and threw some new plugs in it and drove it to school the next day for 2 years. I loved it!

[@CritterCustoms]

Your talent for describing the smell inside the car doesn't go unnoticed. Impressive!

[@stuartd9741]

Us. I just lost it when Derek just opened that door and took a deep breath...

[@TonyHike]

Totally agree!! 😄

[@SirStixxy]

Yes, always one of my favourite parts of his rescue vids. 😅

[@williamgreer4087]

He really makes it live for us!

[@elirenigar9357]

If you spend time exploring old cars, you know he’s 100% accurate with descriptions too.

[@andrewtimmerman9974]

This is the absolute best material you can watch from Derek. Super raw and pure. This is exactly what VGG is all about

[@davidmcdonald1697]

Cool car.. my mother bought one new in 72. It had 429 an man it would do a one wheel peel. The car was the 70,s green with white vinyl top, one fine pimp machine. 👌

[@regisdixit]

If that car's name isn't "Uncle Buck" I don't know what is ...

[@UberLummox]

1963. The "oldtimer's" birthday, haha

[@nathangardner7150]

This isn't just the best material from VGG, this is some of the best material on all of KZbin

[@oldplace2844]

I agree. I like his other videos and who doesn't like Independence. I'll likely never have the cash to do these crazy builds, some of which I wouldn't do even if I had the money. BUT VGG's down to earth approach is my absolute favorite. He's definitely much more like your friend down the street than some guy with unlimited funds doing crazy things. Plus he doesn't just destroy cars. I really, really don't like people just destroying vehicles for shock value. It's kind of insulting really, to those of us who work for living. Derek and crew are one of the few automotive shows I actually enjoy. Thanks to Derek and his family for making entertainment for people like us.

[@curezilla]

In the KZbin automotive world, it doesn't get any better than Derek! This guy is a genuinely hard working, old-school mechanic with down home values! He may add a little corn for entertainment, but he's 100% authentic! And if you watch his stuff, not only will you have a good time, get a few laughs, but you will learn a thing or two about cars that are slowly going away. Many mechanics these days won't work on a carburetor, they don't know how to set points, and they are slowly forgetting what a timing light is. It's fun to work on these cars! It reminds me of better days, sitting in the garage with my pop working on his El Camino or my mom's Oldsmobile. By the time I was in highschool I could do all the basic maintenance on top of change all the fluids, change and rotate tires, do full tune ups - plugs, wires, belts, oil, even blades! I could rebuild a carburetor just sitting at the kitchen table. Damn those were good times! Thanks Derek! You're content is unmatched! 👍🙂❤️

[@pariah7843]

I was a Gm tech for about 20 years. His terminology is spot and most times next level. His ability to brush off everything going wrong as expected though and maintaining the illusion of “this is fine”…damn.

[@enclove418]

❤❤❤😂😂😂😂wow got to love him

[@skipdippity]

It’s great. If I have a car issue I have gained some good knowledge from him. Have a 73 Mach 1 and know I can use some of this advice. Well, I saw him sand a car with a cinder block once. Maybe not that..! Lol

[@Air_Devil_Leader_One]

He is sure a good fellow and belongs in Tennessee s well. I have some great friends in Centreville on Blue Buck Mountain. I was like him before I got into an auto parts business. A lot easier for sure. Now in Florida I can watch him and it is great. Ray C

[@Marz78963]

Those late 60s early 70s Grand Marquis are some beauties. Glad you saved that car from the crusher. Would be one very sweet ride getting the engine worked out, body fixed up and repainted. Current color would look good but I've always liked the idea of one being glossy black with all the trim chrome. Good luck with it.

[@kevinvilmont6061]

I would not not like black

[@kd7cwg]

I’d have to do a restomod. Probably the 7.3 Godzilla and 10r140. Did an alignment on a 77 mercury cougar at the shop I used to be at and that emissions 351w made less power than my minivan 🤣

[@HeyItsCeeJay]

Dang, I'm pretty sure I started watching pre-100k subscribers. 1.33 million as of today, that sir is absolutely amazing, albeit not surprising. You are one of the most genuine people on the interwebs, shoot probably the world if we're being honest lol. I am so happy for your well deserved, and hard earned success!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for the kind words

[@zaiden311]

I think I'm in the same ball park.. I'd sit outside with a couple cold snacks and watch it on my phone around a fire.

[@777jones]

I’m a car nut but mostly I watch this for the jokes. The dude has a special talent.

[@stickit2theman1]

@@zaiden311 that's exactly what I'm doing right now 😂😂😂

[@marauding4life]

Same. I believe my first episode was the “Rocky” Chevelle.

[@millerbeer8743]

The KZbin alert got my attention. The channel that just posted a video made me giddy. It's almost 2 hours....🎉 Thanks for all you and your family do.

[@tsp159]

Two hours! Gonna need to slack off at work a little harder!!

[@davidonstead9943]

Derek, You are priceless in the words & presentations that you use to describe whatever situations you encounter. I've been following you for several years now and at 79 years old it's wonderful to see a MASTER mechanic at work and make it fun. Thanks for allowing me to ride along!

[@daltongayton]

The will it run and drive home videos are my favorite!

[@JackOSUrulz]

It’s a testament to the old crazy Detroit iron, he finds these old cars and with a little gas, cleaning fluids, grease, and some wrenching and know how they still can get a guy home 550 miles away…we will see, but in 50 years I bet these cars today don’t hold up nearly as well…

[@onafan75]

Mine too!!

[@thejra-gon6991]

I'm never disappointed after watching an hour and a half of content from the one and only Bob Ross of automotive revivals...thanks Derek for the adventure, and all the VGG crew does for everyone ✌️❤️

[@59vaughn]

😅

[@Onemattressatatime]

Squirrels and happy trees Bob Ross greatness

[@tiamat_023]

"Bob Ross of auto revivals" - yes!! Perfect!

[@kirbylee57]

@@Onemattressatatime Who's Bob Ross?

[@Onemattressatatime]

@@kirbylee57 The best squirrel and tree artist ever . Made Afros great

[@djentmaster33]

I've had one of the worst days of my life and I happened to hop on KZbin to get my mind off things and this totally turned everything around. You're a gifted dude Derek. Thank you for what you do.

[@abc123gpl]

best wishes to you and cheers from germany. :)

[@slavicslav7459]

What happened Zac? Are you ok?

[@Medes06]

same here, maybe not that bad day, but yes

[@Davidm1956]

Me too. Laid up in hospital with a busted ankle and looking as 12 weeks recovery. Stay with it man.

[@siegfriedwurth5928]

I love it too, he's a really normal person, would like to meet him in real life. I think a man with lot's of stories.

[@teamgreen404]

I had an old 460 in my 1979 f250. That thing would pass everything but a gas station. Keep up the awesome posts and we will be watching.

[@christianoliveira5394]

Best channel on KZbin!!!! Please keep making this rescues and working on things with your son! It’s just amazing!

[@cooperscott6574]

I'll never understand how you get as much done as you do and still make time for family it blows my mind. Props to you and thanks for the amazing content

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks buddy

[@DuneRunnerEnterprises]

Weeeeell, that's easy. Family helps.

[@TheMarmaduke1975]

Awsome, back when that car was new my buddy dad had one exactly like that . Let use it , we packed 4 girls in that thing and drove to Niagara Falls. What a machine.

[@PatrickLawrence08]

Derek, I for one am glad to see you get back to the "will it run" series, segments, whatever. These are really cool and this is what got me hooked on your channel, quite some time ago actually. Keep bringing the thunder buddy.

[@michaellee6489]

Why is your flag displayed improperly? Stars to the Upper left, unless you're saying something.

[@davidj4662]

@@michaellee6489 free country, well used to be.

[@dylanlewis3666]

Agree.

[@invictusbp1prop143]

@@michaellee6489 if a flag was displayed vertically, on a horizontal pole mounted to a wall, one could be on either side of it so from one side, the blue field would appear on the top right, and moving to the other side, the blue field would appear on the top left. So you're just looking at the other side of the flag. No different than the flag patches made for a uniform's right shoulder that appear at a glance to be backward. Not thinking there's any particular message intended... If it were ups

[@richardsink7454]

@@michaellee6489 Well it isn't a nazzi flag. be proud of anyone who flies the stars and stripes. quit critical thinking. it ruins everything.

[@JR82]

The buzzer... Comedy gold - That's straight out of a Farrelly brothers movies right there

[@GeminiSeven43]

I Love the burn out especially the smoke coming into the cabin through the passenger side roof pillar....Classic.

[@SonnyGTA]

You know Derek makes great videos when he makes an hour and a half video about a car I couldn’t care less about and I watch the whole thing!

[@currentresident7760]

by far the hardest part of fasting is the boredom. If you've never done a multiday fast, you have no idea the enormous amount of your daily time is spent thinking about, preparing, or eating food. Depending on your lifestyle, it can be really hard to fill all that extra free time. If you want a fast to be easy, start it when you are very busy

[@SonnyGTA]

@@currentresident7760 Ohhh kaaay psycho.

[@robgore3881]

I love his commentaries, and jokes. All the sarcasm really just cracks me up.

[@richsweeney1115]

How couldn't you care about this car? Its an actual steel car with a frame. Not these new unibody shit cars

[@prostar505]

same here

[@jonesbrandonc]

Another great revival video from VGG. This has to be the hardest working guy in America. My family thoroughly enjoy every video that is released. Keep up the good work Derek. Hope to cross paths with you someday.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you Brandon

[@j2kinflarc768]

Yay!!! Can’t wait to see it

[@davidlyon1899]

Lets go Brandon.

[@flatman]

@@davidlyon1899 beat me to it by 9 minutes

[@richlee509]

@@ViceGripGarage awesome video Derek. Love it how it struggles to run well and then you pour some of the old Italian tune up fluid down her and shes running like a champ 😊

[@ericmadsen7470]

Derek is the Red Green of the automotive world with that dry sense of humor.

[@Rob-tn8to]

This was the first VGG video I watched. Got totally hooked after this one. Since then, I have watched pretty much all the rest of them! Good way to spend the winter.

[@saganworshipper6062]

Found the channel right at the beginning of the pandemic, I was happier than a pig in shit being able to binge watch every episode but nearly cried when I finished them all. Derek is the best!

[@Martin.Wilson]

I had this identical car from 1975-1984. The ride in this bad boy is unbelievably comfortable. It was sort of like driving a waterbed. A true land yacht.

[@600wheel]

Whatever you do don’t take a moment to imagine how much gasoline you ran through that car in nine years and what it would cost today

[@jerryparks6123]

I had 2 -72 Merc.Marquis mine had 429s !

[@Martin.Wilson]

@@600wheel Man, what a different world back then. I was paying 37 cents a gallon for premium (they used to call it Hi-Test gas). It used to cost me around $8-9 to fill her up. Now, I'd have to take out a second mortgage just to keep her on the road.

[@600wheel]

@@Martin.Wilson even when gas went up back then it was a few cents I live in Canada gas this year has gone up almost a dollar for the 94 I put in my Mustang I’m paying $2.75 a litre that’s $11 a gallon I think that comes to around eight dollars a gallon your money I used to be able to put five bucks worth of gas in that thing and drive to my dad‘s house now I put 20 buck in Yeah it is a 600 wheel horsepower supercharged stroker 331. but I remember when I built it if I drove it calmly it didn’t use a whole lot more gas than when it was stock. Damn I used to be able to daily it now I won’t drive it unless I know for a fact the roads are gonna be clear😉

[@neilvetter662]

@@Martin.Wilson you have to be rich today to go to a gas station

[@dannysunay4386]

Having surgery done tomorrow and let me tell you Derek, it is no fun being here in the hospital. Your channel has kept my mind in good spirits! Thank you buddy!! All I wish is a double cheeseburger, some good elephant fries and a cold one! But, you can't have it all sometimes. Thank you for the videos! Do appreciate them whole heartedly!! A shout out to your wonderful family!!!😁👍

[@jonboi2527]

Hope you have a successful and smooth procedure fellow VGG fan!! These videos will always be a favorite!

[@motomuso]

I know what you mean Danny. These videos (and the great coldwarmotors) kept me company during my own surgery recuperation this past Spring. All the best to you on your recovery.

[@toddmcdaniel6628]

God speed and a speedy recovery

[@dannysunay4386]

@@jonboi2527 thank you buddy. All went smooth!

[@dannysunay4386]

@@motomuso thank you very much!! All is well, but not out of the woods yet. I appreciate your words!

[@Tyler_5.4]

Him going through the carwash has to be the best thing I've seen in a long time haha

[@tonyowen_seagull_guy]

I could not belive you got this one home!

[@pat54632]

You should do an engine rebuild episode with the 460. Would be pretty cool

[@harrisonmauldin5090]

agreed

[@devin728]

Totally would love to see that!

[@roberthoffhines5419]

yeah, I'm curious to see what's going on in there. Is an old 460 worth it tho? I really don't know.

[@stuartd9741]

@@roberthoffhines5419 Yes IMO that is an original V8. Before strangilations via emissions.

[@arkhsm]

@@roberthoffhines5419 Of course it is !!

[@shiftingears1325]

As someone who owns a 1972 Lincoln Continental, basically the same car as this, words cannot describe how awesome it is to see another of these boats. Let alone one that Derek works on! Very cool to see all the things that my Lincoln has that are also in this Merc. Another great video Derek!

[@ce5243]

Have a ‘72 mark 4, similar but different. Very sweet cars though

[@Brewzle]

I have one of the big 1972 4 door Lincolns so this definitely caught my eye as well.

[@spankthemonkey3437]

Y'all need 30 inch rims and a turbo LS engine 😃

[@Scrambler85]

@@spankthemonkey3437 make it a GM-LGBTQ-GROOMER mobile 🌈

[@Chris_Troxler]

@@spankthemonkey3437 No... nooooo...

[@David-gh1hj]

I owned a1969 Mercury Marquis. Best two block long, ten ton tank of a car ever. Got 6 gallons to the mile and had a 1/4 mile time of 2 days. Get that pile of steel up past 50 mph and then floor it. Absolute terror and joy as you wondered if your car and health insurance were payed up.

[@timw.5030]

One of a kind baby yeeaay. Btw I told my wife the other day that I love you. She said she does too so we're good!

[@andrewbatty8954]

I've got to be honest here. I appreciate DB is ambitious and wants to do the right thing by his family, hence the direction the channel is taking these days , but the back from the grave, run and drive videos are what I started watching VGG for back yonder. Keep 'em coming.

[@maryguerin5507]

My husband and I love your channel Derek. My husband never misses a video you put out. No matter what he's doing he has to put your channel on. He loves what you do and the way you do it and the reasons you do it. He always says... There should be more fellas in this world like this fella. He always ends his comments with... keep On Motoring Brother. Because you remind him of his younger brother that passed away last year. His brother watched your channel as well. They were very close brothers. Either one of them would have done whatever it takes to help the other. I didn't know his brother that well. But what I did know of him. I can surely see why my husband appreciates your channel. You remind him a lot of his brother. His brother was quite the comedian when he wanted to be. Sorry for such a long comment. And with as many subscribers that you have. I'm sure you probably won't even get a chance to read this. But I had to get it out there. My husband isn't the crying type of man. But a few of your videos, I believe when your brother appeared in them my husband literally turned his head as he was watching the video. I know he dropped tears in memory of his brother. He always tells me that he will be a lifetime subscriber to your channel. And that you're the only one that he feels is worth the little bit of money to become a member. I love this man with all my heart. He's done more for me in the last 5 years then my ex-husband did for me in 28 years. It makes me feel good inside knowing that there are good men in this world and they can make you feel more than what you really are everyday. Keep up the wonderful channel Derek for I know my husband will watch every video you put out and he tries to comment on every video you put out, as well as shares your channel everywhere he can and he tells all his friends and family to watch your channel and to subscribe to your channel. He says, if there's anyone thats a KZbinr deserves the subscribers you have, it is surely you. I want to say... Thank you for being who you are sir. More people in this world like you would make this world a hell of a lot better. Excuse my expression with the word hell. And your wife seems like a total sweetheart. And you have some great boys. Your wife and yourself are doing a wonderful job with those boys. We both enjoy your channel but really enjoy when the whole family's involved. It's nice to see a family come together and do things together and create memories. As my husband would say... Keep On Motoring Brother sir. Well I added the sir part. Lol Thank you for being you Derek!!!

[@adenanthony5257]

That was so sweet and I hope Derek reads it.

[@mikeleyshon1799]

This is your bread & butter ! I'm a Ford guy but an older guy. I love the revivals, don't care of the brand. So much fun to watch an old car come back to life ! Rock on ...

[@Demo12345]

Re-watching this and when he said "we got more butts in there than Miami beach" after opening the ash tray is still one of the greatest comments and/or descriptions I've ever heard.

[@spencergraves989]

So I hooked my peepers on this series and haven't been able to stop watching them. I start an episode and it's like movie night at my house. Derek is genuine and hilarious with his commentary. He's got my whole shop using his lines. Thanks for all you do and keep the content coming!

[@6an6ban6er9]

You're not a real car guy

[@spencergraves989]

@@6an6ban6er9 must suck not having anything better to do but troll comments on a random youtube video. 🤣 Good grief kid

[@6an6ban6er9]

@@spencergraves989 you're a kid, and not a car kid either you into baby shark or summm

[@mildly_miffed_man1414]

@@6an6ban6er9: |

[@AntiMaxer]

until someone tells a customer they need there lightin whirler replaced 🤣🤣

[@apex2k7]

Been waiting for these to return:) don't get me wrong, love the engine swaps and the meets and all the workshop videos, but the will it run and drive videos are the best 👌

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

I have to agree. I came upon Derek when he rescued 'Betty White' and have watched all his rescues since. Meets don't float my boat but, somehow Derek can make them interesting 👍👍

[@bitemenow609]

We had a 77 Merc just like this. Unlimited recalls on that car. Got a whopping 12 miles to the gallon. But it rode like a dream.

[@joblo8738]

Hi, joel from Montreal here. I just love those boats! Can you imagine that my 1995, 7 tons, 29 feet Winnebago Brave has the same motor? 😄 Amasing that they use to put so much cubic inches in some cars... Keep on giving us more oldies rescue stories!

[@boostedKTM]

There's a reason they gave this man his own show.. well done my dude

[@daftnord4957]

KZbin wont record just anybody

[@SonnyGTA]

@@daftnord4957 hahahahahaha

[@SonnyGTA]

“They” “gave” him a show?!?!? Huh??????

[@A1Cebling]

​@@daftnord4957 he's referring to Motortrend giving him his own show.

[@fgb3126]

Who is this "they"?

[@braddempsey6930]

That mercury deserves a ground up restoration in every aspect. It would be kinda cool to see a video on the tear down and rebuild of the 460 big block too.

[@shelleyking8450]

Watching this again, can't believe I missed a guy actually finding GLOVES in the GLOVEBOX! WOO HOO, amazing first!

[@craigpimlott204]

All the way through i could hear the uncle Buck tune .just needed the bouncing suspension and the backfire on shut off ,job would of been complete 😂😂😂

[@alexsaxton6187]

I would personally love to see a rebuild of that 460. Loves the videos! Keep it up!

[@earnestmerida]

These are the roots of this channel. I like them all, but this type is my absolute favorite! Good job Derek

[@jacksmith5692]

Remarkable, I wish he would add 30 minutes and watch as he works on the car to make it in decent shape running, brakes, windows, transmission etc!

[@Eisbaermusik]

It looked like Coffee runnin`thru that Gasfilter. The Sound of that thing is great. Like an old dinasour.

[@thagerdorn2009]

I started watching when the ol blue 79 Camaro revival came out. I was laying in a hospital bed and it popped up on my feed and 78-81 Camaros are my favorite. I was hooked from the second it started playing. Thank you for your dedication and hard work and for being you Derek. I love seeing your family involved, that just makes it so much better. Here's to many more years! This is the only channel I have multiple shirts and items from. Best on KZbin and best in the good ol U-S of A

[@Dan-vi3pi]

Is that the one where he slides it around in the grass when he fires it up?

[@LittleGarageOH]

@@Dan-vi3pi thats the 69 cancer camaro that's sliding around, I believe.

[@psalm91.17]

Yes Sir! We Love Derek also...

[@infosneakr]

I agree, only channel I bought something from and I was very happy with my purchase

[@theweakestlink2278]

Love the other content you guys do but these "will it run and drive 500 miles home" vids will always be my favorite! 😎👍

[@garysimonson9593]

oh, yeah. The over-produced shows try to create suspense. It's built into these, factree.

[@gracephilp8766]

The sniff test reaction had my wife and I in tears with laughter😂😂😂😂. Pure class.

[@tbones5494]

I always liked his interaction portions of his videos where he asks you to do when he's doing LOL does that mean I'm still a kid at heart

[@disneydorks6396]

Been awhile since the last "see if it will run, and drive it home"! I love these adventures! we need some more of them. Thanks Derek for sharing this. I totally love this! Can't wait for the next one!!! You are the MAN!

[@hendo337]

That car sat 32yrs, I am impressed everything held up so well. My grandparents had a 1973 LTD 351w and they drove it from new until around 1990 also.

[@Bunnytoes666]

Thanks Derek! Thanks for letting me spew my coffee out of my nose all over my desk when you were finagling the mirror adjustment on the door! You Kook! I guffawed so hard my guts feel like I did 132 sit-ups!

[@jessstarkey7626]

I love how thorough you are when you check out a rig. You'll get your sniffer inside the captain's side of the cockpit, and, even if it makes you gag the first time, you'll go back for two more deep inhales and gags until you can properly identify the scent. "Funyuns and wet newspaper. Perfect."

[@robertswain8665]

Can I just let you know that THIS is the content I/we like to see…Thanks for coming back to it. Keep up the good work. Rob

[@christophergreen5344]

As a lover of old land yachts, this is one of my favorite episodes!

[@alwaysopen7970]

iHAVVVE A 93 cADULLAC feb AND IT IS A LAND YACHT i wouldn't drive it 60miles but I will drive to the beach this winterI'll wear my VGG hat and see if anyone notices

[@denigong9708]

Id love to see some older Lincolns.

[@arthicks2566]

Had a 72 Linc MkIV and a 77 Buick Electra (basically a Coup DeVille) for a number of years. 460 in the Lincoln, 403 Olds in the Buick. Great to drive on the highway.

[@jaykellett2327]

My brother use to call them a waste of natural resources.

[@hbmdre]

@@arthicks2566 I just got myself a 75 deuce and a quarter limited I love that big land yacht 🛥️

[@BrianMagnafici-mw5xh]

The mechanic next door to my house when I was growing up use to pour a quart of transmission fluid down the carburetor. It would smoke like hell but It did make it run better . Rip Charlie Barh ...

[@thadmachia9873]

Another great video please keep em coming! They don't build cars like that anymore it's a real survivor!

[@robertmills3682]

I was laughing so hard at you when you were in the car wash and the car wash kept screaming at you to back up! So funny! I do love your revivals, thanks for bringing them back. Looking forward to all the ones you have filmed for us!

[@invisiblekid7374]

Ha ha. That me laugh too because I recently had the same thing happen at a car wash. The car in front of me got stuck and the mechanism that pulls you along kept ramming me into the car in front of me, and the sign kept yelling at me to back up!!

[@allencollins7219]

So happy to see you going back to "Old School" fix and drive. Hope you and your family are safe. Peace.

[@fu2or]

I love the white letter tires especially when you use the old school mag wheels just the white letter tires still look good on anything in my opinion a lot of people think they have to modernize these old vehicles when they shouldn't in my opinion leaving it all original and just beef it up a little is the best

[@cardrac6421]

You always chuckle when Derek says GET OUTTA HERE to the bettery

[@jeffjohansen6881]

I ALWAYS look forward to the part of your rescue missions where you describe the smell when you open the door. It's never gonna smell like nothing; ALWAYS gonna smell like something, and it's ALWAYS gonna be pungent. They are never the same, totally random combinations, and hilarious.

[@traumajock]

"Dog vomit, with a hint of twizzlers"

[@jeffjohansen6881]

@@traumajock 🤣

[@therealnatependleton]

Thats my daughters favorite part when we watch together hahaha

[@RadioactiveSaddam]

There is ALWAYS 2 different smells!

[@RadioactiveSaddam]

@@therealnatependleton i think it's my favorite part too!

[@pizzacrusher4632]

I love these style ones so much. Thanks for continuing to make them even though you’ve already hit the big times.

[@jimc5423]

As soon as you showed the trailer hitch I said to myself "blowing smoke and no compression from the rear cylinder". My dad kept buying these Ford station wagons in the '70s with a big V8 engines to tow a pop up trailer and about 8 kids from central Florida to the California desert and back again for summer vacation. Every time when he'd get back it would have a rough idle and blowing smoke. He didn't know anything about cars so he would blame me for ruining his beautiful car simply by pointing these things out to him. The good thing was I could always keep it running somehow, usually by changing the rear plugs or cleaning the points. I was surprised when you started driving it back without changing the exhaust manifold gasket or at least draining the old gas out of the tank. I would have been pulled over at least 5 times for noise and smoke violations. Great videos.

[@casper8994]

Bounced around in my Father’s 72. Thing was an absolute tank and felt like we were washing over the gentle seas. Last of the Ford land yachts with 70s dependability. Would fall asleep in the back all the time.

[@Scagguy4014]

I am honestly shocked you made it back with so few issues. Those old 460s just don’t give up that easy.

[@davelowets]

I'm shocked too... It's a Ford. Amazing that he made it back. 😕 F.ound O.n R.oad D.ead 👇 The typical scenario.. 🤷🏻

[@wildman510]

Can't beat an old ferd.

[@thunderroad7289]

@@davelowets Chevrolet Cracked Heads Every Valve Rattles Oil Leaks Engine Ticks

[@rydfree]

@@davelowets Yep , there are more Chevys on the road than old Fords for sure . A few of them made it home .

[@andytaylor1588]

We had a 72 ford galaxie 500 4 dor hardtop with a 351W. Complete junk, from the time it was designed until it started to rust out at 2 yrs old. We kept it until it wouldn't keep oil pressure. Then sold it to a used car dealer as a winter beater, just to get rid of it.

[@aussieinohio769]

You are the only person on KZbin that i'll watch for 1hr 28 minutes because you keep it entertaining. Another great video, Thank you.

[@donbodi3372]

Hey Ohio here also... welcome 🤗 Toledo for me

[@JamesSmith-op7yc]

I love this guy and he knows that a 1972 460 plant will fire up and run fine. Big C-6 transmission, 9.3/8"rear, solid automobile. The car is designed for long-distance reliability. In comfort! I still think about a 1971 Continental that a client sold to me for $ 1 dollar. Evicted the ground-chucks, and drove it for a year. I'm 60yrs and live in Michigan, can't find them anymore. That engine & transmission went on to power a "74" Gran Torino and then a "good" Cobra replica. Nice Mercury, good job. J.

[@donfronterhouse1849]

Love your content Derek! My friends family had one of these. It takes me back to see these cars. They were so luxurious compared to modern cars. I owned a 74 Tbird that was similar but of course in two door. It was like floating down the road on a great sofa.I believe the way Ford tilt wheel on their cars was by pushing the turn signal stalk toward the dash or maybe pulling it toward you. It's been years since I drove one,but I'm pretty sure you push toward the dash to release it to move it up and down.

[@travisreed2453]

This guy has a priceless sense of humor and I want to congratulate you on your new show Roadworthy rescues on motortrend

[@tobyrocks3]

i'd be interested to see a teardown on that 460 to see the carnage

[@richardchisholm2073]

Always love your road trips and the sights you show us around the country. Usually, motel parking lots, countryside at six times video speed and O'Reill's parts stores. BUT, tonight we saw the St. Louis Arch and the Mississippi river!!! Keep this up and you will have a travelog video going.

[@frankmazaheri2292]

Derek a genuine cool entertaining guy , his knowledge is incredible well done

[@grayhounddaddy62leake83]

So glad that you've returned to bringing a rig back from the dead and driving it X amount of miles home! These are the videos that got me to subscibe to your channel! I love'em!!!!

[@jayson8372]

My thoughts too, that you for making another fix video.

[@Woodsman160]

I had a bit of an anxiety attack at first, thinking this may have been the exact same car I had in 1983-1987. Close, but not quite as mine had the 429. Still, it's so nice to see the old girl again and it brings back so many memories and "firsts" I had in that car as a 19 year old man,... Thanks Derek. This one is my favorite!

[@givennorton]

at 83 ish was this a cheap beater buy for you or was this a pretty cool and desirable ride for the time?

[@chuckbaker6935]

I had an old 460 once in my life , I just cleaned the bad plug about every 500 or so ran it that way for years

[@michaellogue2254]

This guy is a National Treasure with an amazing sense of humor, right up there with "Crazy Russian Hacker".

[@CurtisL8.3066]

The tire smoke leaking through the headliner during the burnout was particularly funny to me lol

[@stuartd9741]

Yeah was cracking up at that... Must be them side exhausts doing that...healthy .

[@josephseaton4924]

Thanks for these amazing videos! I’ve been in the auto repair industry for 25 years now. I’ve been feeling burnt out and completely sick of my career lately. This was just what I needed to refresh my spirits. Really appreciate you man

[@shrug53]

You found a real gem on this trip! Fun video as always. I love watching you actually drive these beasts home!

[@chrisb3989]

Can you weigh the car? Do you know the local price of scrap iron? You could easily calculate the cars value.

[@killerx1307]

I love the smoke from the burnout pouring in where the sail panel meets the headliner.

[@jasonjanusz8594]

Awesome revival! Be great to see a rebuild on that 460 after it limped a guy over 500 miles home!

[@paulfett657]

Nice to see you making a video that gets back to the content that got you to where you are today, this is the type of thing I started watching you for!!

[@JBond-zf4dj]

I'm so happy I showed this to my friend. It's a VGG marathon everyday now 😂🤦🤷

[@davelee8991]

I love seeing 👀 these cars still exist. Thank you so much

[@JudgeLazar]

Man I really love these videos. I haven't sat down in front of my TV with a smile on my face like this in a real long time and I'm only 5 minutes into the video. Thank you so much!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Glad you enjoyed

[@jasonhull5712]

That car wash had me in tears man. 😂 such a good honest humble episode. I love it.

[@darcy32171]

58:03 That Z in the background! I had a 1971 Z28 back in the mid 90`s. Mulzane blue

[@luthermoore2969]

There is no competition between this type of entertainment and TV entertainment. This is real. Actually funny real life stuff you can relate to. Especially if you tinker around on stuff like so

[@CarDocBabaPhilipo]

Someone probably already said it: the transmission modulator valve (right rear above the pan) has a rubber diaphragm that will get old and the engine will suck up the fluid through a vacuum line behind the carb 😅. Love that old Mercury - would buy it myself if I was in the country :)😊. Btw, those windows motors, if I remember right 😅, have some plastic dowel pins that fall apart and are super cheap to replace

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

Great piece of advice, would be nice if that was the plug fouling and smoke trail problem. It certainly could well be!!👏👏

[@mobygodfrey4936]

Great advice but the smell of burning atf and motor oil are very different and it wouldn't foul only 1 or 2 cylinders or plugs it would be all of em unless that's manifold vacuum pulling atf from the module

[@Terminxman]

@@mobygodfrey4936 Yeah, doubtful that the vacuum modulator if leaking would cause 3 cylinders to be dead, also the oil residue on the plugs is obviously oil. But the fact that the trans seems to have lost fluid might mean that diaphragm is leaking too.

[@mikeyoungblood1706]

Your knowledge of Automobiles is just damned impressive, Thanks for sharing !!

[@MartinATolan]

That was amazing! Great show! So cool to bring your son along for the ride to get mom her truck back! That's a 5 Christmas tree rated Christmas special! Merry Christmas to you and the fam!

[@delrayshaffer6376]

Pleased that you are back doing revivals. They are your best work. I really didn't think the Merc would make it home but the 460 held up. Would be interested in seeing you bring the engine back to all 8 cylinders purring away. Thanks for an entertaining evening.

[@arkhsm]

Considering he was effectively working with a 287 ci V5 for most of the journey... !!

[@tacomas9602]

I really like these longer episodes. Feels like a day with Derek. I sometimes podcast style these and just listen. Super cool.

[@DaddyForeverYess]

I drive an EFI 460 daily and I finally figured out to put kevlar spark plug boot covers on and I never had misfire issues since. I love the windowless one ton.

[@nathaneversole1405]

This episode is fantastic! My Grandpa had one just like this and it brought back some great memories. Thanks for all you do, keep on keepin on and happy holidays!

[@jaypipken7444]

Now thats the kind of Vice Grip Garage restoration I love ❤️. Congratulations on getting it home and you . Thank you Derrick it was a great video .

[@MicroSoftner]

Gets more views on these...

[@chrisnelson380exc]

Go Derrick !!!! Feed her the onions!!!!

[@DrexProjects]

Jay: Not sure if there was any restoration at all. Unless you mean he went to the car-wash, but I did stay awake for the whole video.

[@jaypipken7444]

@@DrexProjects yep lol

[@vaughanlancellas495]

An hour and a half spent with Derek, best time EVER!!!!

[@michaelward4582]

Every episode just gets better.

[@wimhow]

1) For Pete’s Sake 😅 2) well I don’t know 3) sparculator’s 4) fuel make it happener 5) Fellers and Fellet’s 6) Thro’ Burymen Down 7) bleep bloop it in the comments 8) can a guy just’ 8) ssstt Craig list rebuild 9) throw a Wix in there 10) varnish and rust in 33003 10) groceries down the neck 11) wet the back neck 12) lips, tail lips, dash lips 13) go handle on battery 14) steal me junction 😂 ❤❤❤ thank you from all your autistic viewers! I love your show 🎉 Really wholesome content 🎉