GUTTING The Old Building! Roughing In WINDOWS AND DOORS!

[@johncolligan5128]

Yes, get rid of the vines, they will damage the mortar , enjoying the build !

[@adam03110]

exactly what I was going say.

[@5265060]

I saw you guys out there working hard and have to say it feels good to see. Lived here 20+ years and have never seen anyone touch that building. Then having one of my automotive heroes come to save it and make it the VGG shop is like childhood level excitement. If you ever need more hands on deck, my buddy and I are right up the road. Welcome to town and Merry Christmas to you and the family.

[@garynewman9976]

I am from Kentucky If you need any help, I am for hire and willing to work by the hour, with over forty years of experience in masonry and carpentry. Willing to stay in the camper until finished.

[@heatherwickersham231]

My father lost a grandmother to that Chicago theater fire.

[@kevinbonnis4658]

As a feeler in a wheelchair, I can tell ya that being welcomed in the front door of a business like all the other regular fellas means a lot. Haveing to go around the side and use a separate entrance just kinda weighs on a guys brain a little bit. So you’re doing a good thing there my friend, thank you. Hope I can come visit someday.

[@adamfrbs9259]

It weighs on a fellas spirit, not brain, I'll say it for ya. Remember you can still do wheelies in a wheelchair, but you have to choose to. That's a metaphor I personally made, I hope you can use it in your life, If that's possible. Don't let anything break ya down. ;-)

[@warrenmichael918]

Im not in a wheelchair but i can see where a nice inviting front door would make you feel a little better about a place. I can also see where some old buildings just dont have the space or availability to make such a nice front ADA compliant entrance so even if they had to use a side door to make it work, at least they have an option for you as well.

[@liftonwheels]

Can’t tell ya how many times I’ve been to a restaurant and had to roll through the kitchen to get in. Wildly awesome that this here feller has is thinking about it. Means a ton!

[@russellfuchs7903]

We are all equal, why treat one or another otherwise.

[@brians48now]

@@warrenmichael918 I'm in a wheelchair and have found that there are a good many stores that are not ADA compliant. Now, most of those are older stores that were built before the law came into effect so I really don't blame them but it's still a drag to not be able to visit quite a few places that I wouldn't have given any thoughts about a 6 inch step. I certainly don't expect a store to spend a ridiculous amount to remedy that only to serve a very very small portion of the populous.

[@DanielRunions]

I pass by here every day. And I personally cannot wait to see what you have in store!

[@aaronhoward7593]

see if you can find a guys surge protector

[@DanielRunions]

@aaronhoward7593 i wished I could, I hate thieves. Especially when good things come into our town. Somebody's gonna mess it up.

[@rickeyorrick4029]

I agree with the masonry contractor, I’m a retired Certified Arborist and vines of several types will pull apart buildings masonry, siding, and roofing as well as promoting rot on wood and insect damage.

[@farmtruck9885]

It's a Christmas miracle, a video from VGL on Christmas!!!

[@born_again_torinos]

It's interesting that you are going to make a building full of stuff that is just like the kind of places you love to stop at on your road trips. That's cool.

[@DontBeGreedy-vw3qg]

I'm a Mason up in maine, definitely get the damaging vines off the building and maybe repoint and repair the masonry, then waterproof the exterior to stop the moisture from rotting the mortar.

[@808v1]

solid advice.

[@joecolosi1795]

I personally, would take and brace up the ceiling in that corner, then use a hammer drill and remove every brick from the corner of the building, all the way back to the edge of the lentil seat. Replace the lentil, (which should be an I-beam, with the inner and outer facade being brick work faces). And hire the local mason to come and re-lay the brickwork.. Don’t patch something that could come loose and hurt someone … It’s in a high traffic area, you don’t know if the original mason used wall anchors or not. And especially that crack that goes straight up on the corner, it is telling you, at some point the weight of the brick being supported by the lentil has already compromised the existing lentil. If you’re gonna do it, do it right the first time.

[@garykidd4468]

They used to load the milk trucks from the side door on the cooler box. They didn't need to back to that dock as they could just pull up beside it and get loaded. Looking good, keep at it and you'll get there. Glad to see you save something that no one else saw value in. Kinda your MO in life.

[@JohnZ0805]

Might be the 3rd time I’ve ever heard your brother talk. All 3 times it’s been when something truly needs to be said. Despise thieves.

[@benhur520]

Probably not a thief, it was in a trashcan... they likely thought it was just being thrown out. Was that a half pouch of Redman?

[@FORCE_PBC]

Ole Chris Crangle

[@MICHAELEJONES-xs2pe]

@@benhur520 THAT WAS A BRAND NEW CAN WITH OTHER SUPPLIES...ONLY ANOTHER THIEF WOULD RATIONALIZE A COMMENT LIKE THAT. THEY ABSOLUTELY KNEW THEY WERE STEALING!

[@kevinadams5592]

​@benhur520 only a thief would take something from a jobsite. You don't need to out yourself like that

[@skipstein744]

Great progress. I would encorporate many windows for natural light. Take the vines down as they grow into the concrete and destroy the wall. Onward!

[@McGruff2008]

I didn't think I'd have anything to watch on Christmas Day, but Vicegrip came through. Yes! Merry Christmas 🌟👼🐑🐪

[@dobby8907]

I just drove by the building today....can't wait to stop by when it's done

[@thomasmorse6692]

Merry Christmas to the Vice Grip family!

[@alanq64]

You should have given me a call. I used to watch This Old House, so I know which nail to hit and to not hit. 🙂

[@rickyball6707]

So much to do but one bite at a time before you know it it’ll be done. Keep up the good job. It’s nice to see you working with your bro?

[@williamshuntermuseumofbank7724]

Hats off to your brother - legend. Great to be working on this together. ❤

[@anitablades6033]

The original style of the building is Great. Hope you keep the outside the Original. Looking forward to visiting it when you're done. 😁

[@jackjetpilot]

VGG HQ in the making! Love it!

[@paulwoodman5131]

That's nice how you're moving in the community and fixing up an old building that needed repaired... with mums too😊. rescued that building. Good job!

[@blythegimble2576]

Hey. That glass you disrespected and knocked out was good. Buy rubbish is your like Putins dream do dream on!

[@paulwoodman5131]

@blythegimble2576 I was liking the glass blocks, but saving them would have taken a bunch of time for near no return. Glass recycles 100% .

[@rayvoorhies7180]

Nice seeing Derek and Chris framing. The building is improving. I watch Brickstreet Sawmill channel for short updates on the building.

[@douglasmesina6922]

Nice progress. Definitely goin' on my bucket list.

[@toddreese6454]

In all the years of watching vice grip thus is the most I've ever heard Chris talk often wondered what he sounded like lol

[@WouterB76]

Nice work Derek, thumbs up to your brother as well!

[@burridge911]

Tear all that vegetation down, fellas.

[@survey1010]

100% agree

[@patriknuoriaho1376]

Hello!! I go for taking down the wines and clean round the building. Thanks for a good video!!👍

[@johnpoteat9774]

That rusted metal plate at the top of the window frame is called a lentil and is vital to the proper support of the structure. You probably want to build a header beam out of a couple of 2x10's with some plywood sandwiched in between. The windows will be a little smaller but it won't go anywhere.

[@robertwilson8767]

A lintel is a horizontal beam that spans the top of an opening, such as a door, window, portal, or fireplace, while a lentil is a type of legume that can be used in many recipes

[@garykidd4468]

@@robertwilson8767 dude you just know lewisburg well enough, you can call it a lentil and still wind up with a steel beam to support a brick veneer down there. They don’t sell the funny beans around here

[@netburnr]

Thank you for the Christmas entertainment. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@jefferymyers7435]

I love it thank you for letting us go along

[@richienotsorich4303]

What a great Christmas! Vice Grip Lodge first thing in the morning... Thank you for all you do VGG family. You all work so hard, sacrifice so much, put out great content and give to the community and veterans. Honestly you have one of the best channels on KZbin. We wish you an awesome Christmas and New Year. Thank you!

[@SlickNicksFabShop]

Ill take that 18 hr round trip tto visit this store when it opens, can't wait going to be such a great spot

[@chrisis429]

Thanks Brother from coming all the way from north dakota to help (I'm sure he was happy to get away from the weather)

[@ronscheckler]

Wow, lots of work and you're making tremendous progress. It's a shame you have to secure everything and post no trespassing signs, sad world we live in when people don't respect a feller's property. I'm retiring soon and it's on my bucket list to visit your new location when it opens, so excited!

[@Simmatt81]

Glad to see someone bringing new life to an old building..regardless of the area.. too many places are letting these things go

[@meo6822]

Beautiful rehab - saving a beautiful vintage building to hold some of that VGG vintage automotive gold!

[@kaduq]

This is so exciting! Can't wait for the final product...

[@BFT88]

Merry Christmas Bieri family!

[@chrispitre409]

Crang speaks ?? It’s a Christmas miracle!

[@paulsherman6450]

Merry Christmas Brother to you and your family. Thank you for another year of great entertainment. May the Lord Bless you all the joyous day and this year to come.

[@KyleB_RCR8]

Merry Christmas to you and the Bieri family!

[@darrionchild5439]

Good job Derek as usual Merry Christmas Happy New Year I can't wait to come down from Detroit and see the building and see what you got going on I have a lot of family in Tennessee Lake City Knoxville haven't been there in a while but I heard it got pretty bad with drugs and stuff but it used to be beautiful but anyway man great job in the building crane Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to him too great guy and his family too you all have a happy happy New Years and hope to see you soon God bless and peace

[@senatorjimdracula1603]

You've got a lot of irons in the fire there, Derek. I don't know how you manage to do all the things you do, but thank you for the interesting content on both of your channels!

[@odahithedubious2017]

Merry Christmas, again! Greetings to you and all your family, Derek. I'm glad it turned out that you're putting the ADA door in the front. My wife is disabled, and in a wheelchair. I hope to come visit once the operation's up and running. I really appreciate your great content, and all the fun you bring with it.

[@GroovyGrandpa2]

Nice to see a brother helping a feller, you guys are getting it done. It won’t fix itself just find a local building inspector and ask for advice all along the way. When it comes time for inspection you won’t have unexpected repairs. Thanks for the video will make a road trip when it’s open.

[@normanpotter5312]

Hey outlaw Mrs outlaw and to the girls marry Christmas and happy 😊 new year best memories of Christmas I have was was seeing my oldest son and I grandkids wish my mom was still here too enjoy it it's us. Sometime we would love to meet you.if yer ever around bullshouls Arkansas hit us. Up we will take you fishing till next video tight lines buddy

[@marvincarter870]

Looking good with the improvements being made to the museum you just never know what you're going to get into in these old buildings as you and Crane are finding out. Thank you Crane for helping a brother out! The best thing is getting the place secured to keep unwanted guests out! Please remove the vines crawling up the walls on the building Derek they hide cracks and damage you cannot see with them there! Love "Jessica is making Chicken Alfredo for dinner"! Merry CHRISTmas to the VGG family and happy New Year!

[@chadf1034]

It's a VGG Christmas video. Of course, I hit the thumbs up before even starting!

[@DGNTX]

Add glass blocks in that door opening that you were talking about blocking off. It would look cool and add a lotta light in that space.

[@JohnLittle-ze7sp]

It's coming right along, your brother looks to be right in his element. Anyway merry Christmas to all of you

[@taurota1554]

Outstanding and awesome content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.Merry Christmas everyone

[@bearmarkllc7049]

I Love it! My wife loves it! She doesn't watch VGG with me, but wanted to watch this video of your progress on the new HQ. We've remodeled i dunno...6 or 7 houses ranging from cosmetic stuff to complete tear down and re-fit of a 120 yr old house here in Wheatland, WY. We love the idea, and the building. We'd also like to take a trip back east and help a guy out for a week or so. We've got vision and skills and the time!(I've been recently medically retired and need one more surgery to be mobile again) But once I'm healed up, we'd love to make the trip. I've been a fan since you started making videos in your garage in Minn. ( I think that's where you were) and feel like I know you. It's been awesome watching your channel grow and watching your sons grow with it. SO glad you involve your family. Got some ideas for future projects...how does restoring the world's only 8 person backwards trike sound? I've got it right here on the property. It is the vision of Andy Anderson who played bass guitar for Dr' Hook back in the day. He built it as a tool to raise money for charity. Unfortunately, he's stuck in Britain fighting money and health issues, but he's trying to get back here to do charity runs for fallen firefighters and police. It's a heck of a back story. ANyway, I'll let you get back to work. Take Care, Brother!

[@SuperMickey57]

The place is starting to take shape! I vote to remove the vines, the roots will degrade the mortar and you're refreshing the rest building, might as well make that area look new too.

[@michaelboswell4318]

It's going to be a wonderful store for you all.

[@bradarcher3863]

Really enjoy this kind of content. Heck of a project but it’s gonna be awesome! Thanks for the video!

[@martinliebgott2277]

VGG HQ are going in my bucketlist for when im visit the states again. A long time subscriber from Sweden. Hope you guys a merry christmas

[@bindardondat5292]

Sawzall is your best friend when doing demo work

[@thesaddleman1]

You can start a new show after this, Chris' old House. I'd watch it. Thanks for including us. I think its pretty cool!

[@jordancampbell5010]

Merry Christmas from my family to yours, sir

[@Wally-517]

What a great brother you have there. Merry Christmas everyone!

[@Knox_35]

Merry Christmas to a fella and his family may the cold snacks flow freely 🍻🥂🍾

[@jodywells7519]

Is that a waylon tattoo a guys brother is sporting? I knew you guys were cool but that takes it to a new level! Merry Christmas to all of you

[@George-w6u]

If brick is going to be left exposed around the new front window, some type of metal flashing needs to be installed to keep water from wicking in. (which cause the metal beam header to deteriorate. 🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄

[@josephvantreeck2989]

Looking good, thanks to Chris for all his assistance to Derek and the project. BTW, 86 the vines. They do more harm than good and you'll be landscaping eventually anyway, to the style that becomes the area.

[@Thecodsemtex]

Merry Christmas to the coolest guy on KZbin, I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas and an awesome new year!!

[@jbshep40]

Looking great Fellers! Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family.

[@jamesberdine8574]

Lots of good work. Save on the yellow brick. Bet some folks would like to have one. Maybe put one in random shipping boxes, or sell them to help with the cost of the rebuilding of the Milk Barn.

[@shannoncrittenden7231]

Derek awesome work! On remodels and such for doors or even new builds into block we at times break out the block or such under the door area and pour it back in solid concrete! That fast concrete is quick but hits fast if you are in a rush! Keep up the great work!!

[@louisnemick1939]

Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family.

[@kathylondon-anthony368]

Merry Christmas from New Brunswick Canada

[@TheBest-ob1kj]

It's coming along. Good work you guys! Can't wait to see the end! Lol sorry no patience here!❤

[@3.0dmax]

I work in an old building similar to this. It was a WW2 machine shop. The concrete is hard as nails, but the red brick is all crumbling. It did surprisingly survive a tornado a few years ago though.

[@plainsman9717]

Spray RU brush killer concentrate in a 12” swath around the entire building. Regardless of what folks may say, it works. You need to get those junk vines out of there.

[@meo6822]

Does it work on poison ivy?

[@MrBobalew]

@@meo6822 2,4-D for poison ivy

[@damianjackson9084]

Just finished vice grip garage and now vice grip lodge ,what a treat Merry Christmas Derek

[@hanknipper3921]

Get the vines off the building Derek! This will be awesome when it’s done. Great work y’all

[@timjones4053]

Can't wait too see it come together.

[@jwrangler12]

Thank you for the video on Christmas

[@CS-oe8og]

29:22 God bless you. Thank you for posting extra videos for us. I did not plan on being alone for Christmas, this sure has helped. Merry Christmas Bieri family!

[@johnritcher5751]

Awesome some progress! Always great to see!

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

30:49 Some of that (5 leaves) is Virginia Creeper. It's a pretty vine and harmless overall, but I wouldn't let it get out of control on the building. They had some of those growing in huge urns at a Frank Llyod Wright house in Springfield, IL. Very pretty. I have lots of them on my property too. They look pretty in autumn.

[@realbcbudz8332]

Just wanted to take a minute to thank a guy for the Christmas morning video appreciate you

[@chaelodoul9401]

Oh my gosh! Santa came! 🎅 😊

[@maggs131]

He sure did 💦🤤

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Wow, isn't this the second video this month featuring Crang? Always good to see him!

[@Keitort]

Christmas morning Vice Grip Lodge video???? Best present ever. Merry Christmas Derek and family!

[@saltynlit]

God bless and Merry Christmas!

[@hammacks4]

Excited for you and your family and the update on the Molk barn. You are blessed that your brother was able to come help some. Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎅

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Merry Christmas Derek and family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🇬🇧

[@CaseyGunn-e2k]

That was alot of work! Glad it's going good. Merry Christmas.

[@tommontague5721]

Derek, love you like a brother from another mother so here goes...I've had my real estate license for over 30 years. I don''t feel the positive vibes on this building. The work needed and the layout might be too much and never ending. I would look at a construction loan and demo the building and design something that works and looks better. If the store doesn't work out you have an up to date building that can sell. Maybe a metal building. Just thinking out loud, looking out for you.....

[@donscarborough1951]

Awesome Video

[@josephacerra5987]

Kool Merry Christmas to you and yours Thanks for sharing

[@randybryant9936]

Merry Christmas ⛄

[@chuckspace2700]

Merry Christmas fellas

[@jeffebinger1218]

And Fellets.

[@Hillbilly007-yd9gu]

Great Video. Looking better. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@bobtucker8875]

TKS for sharing 😊. Merry Christmas 🎁

[@carsandguitars]

Loving this series! idea for the 75.9er ft thick door wall hole thing... box it out on the inside and mount a TV in there and some shelves, a fella may as well use that extra space.

[@Gutntagged]

TY for making my bored time fantastic , merry christmas to you and your family

[@andrewparry6106]

Merry Christmas all

[@AddamsPlayground]

Definitely get rid of the vines, they cause so many problems over time. Merry Christmas to you guys!!

[@gregsgarage6387]

Looking good, can’t wait to see the progress. The building brick looks like pentwater brick, imported all the way from west Michigan.

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

Nice work fellas!😊