Making a Camaro Barn Find ready to Sell! - Vice Grip Garage EP73

A guy purchased this 1979 Camaro site unseen, almost to the month a year ago. Since then, it's just been waiting to be cleaned up. Originally, I had plans to do a full restoration on the camaro, as the 78/79 are one of my favorite years, but other projects have now taken precedence. I'm going to do a quick "rehab" on the ol' girl and just send it down the line. This way, we save a classic, and someone else can take over where I'm leaving off.
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[@DimentionalDan]

I found an old aspen wagon in a barn once ... after staring at it for 20 minutes I decided it would be easier to put the barn on the road .

[@fstlnj29]

LOL

[@unicornsteaks6769]

The barn would also be more attractive.

[@DimentionalDan]

@@unicornsteaks6769 I don't know about that ... that aspen wagon had woodgrain down the side which , now that i think about it , could have been trees growing through the doors ... I couldn't get close enough to tell on a count of the all the bees

[@DMDAUTOLLC]

This is a good one

[@hazeljones5272]

Chrysler said the same thing,but it was too late .

[@logged6607]

"9 didn't work so I just cranked it up it 105" He'd make a great Diesel Mechanic.

[@ViceGripGarage]

haha!

[@spb81]

that cracked me up! :)

[@nelsonjesse4128]

What's 9 for soap suds?

[@leonascherer1617]

My wife always knows when I'm watching your videos. I'm laughing my ass off. Your humor is priceless!

[@christophercarlson5624]

"Whatever happened to Clint Black? he is such a nice guy!"

[@jamesboniface8779]

In order to make it look easy he has to be a great mechanic with A Lot of experience, Don't let his humor and nonchalant attitude fool you. He's a master mechanic with tons of knowledge and skill. Love it!

[@jacobcummings907]

"There's a very specific reason I'm using wizards polish today, I already had it" lololol

[@yeahitskimmel]

"What do you want from me, what do you need here?" The life of a mechanic distilled into two questions

[@billmcbillface7467]

Works for Plumbers too!

[@Mzungu_matt]

yeahitskimmel if only..haha bring the thunder....that’s easy

[@jayderiso9758]

My favorite line of the video

[@jhow89121]

I can honestly say this guy is the Bob Ross of car restoration , cool calm and collected

[@Panchinator90]

Holy crap I was describing this channel to someone as just that... The Bob Ross of mechanics. a couple days ago. Now I see your comment. Glad to know I'm not the only one that got that vibe lol

[@atv55803]

@@Panchinator90 only on camera bahaha highly edited outbursts cut it isn't easy fixing left over garbage ya know

[@richieodell6086]

Bob Ross meets Red Green

[@tatechasers2393]

thanks Derrick, I almost gave up working on my lawn mower and then I thought of you working on cars out in a field in the middle of no where, I got back to work and fixed it, thank you for the inspiration

[@zoysiaguy3757]

His we can fix it attitude definitely rubs off on us after a while

[@scottogee8404]

Finally figured out who he reminds me of - a beloved character - Red Green.

[@Narpets2112]

Me too. I thought he had to be from Canadada.

[@davidduke7531]

I think a cross between Red Green and Harland Williams.

[@strasburg0192]

Agree that you are a younger Red Green. Also was that an ‘84 cutlass behind the Camaro (see before pic at 22:30)?

[@jkalash762]

@@Narpets2112 a lot of Wisconsin and Minnesota natives have a very Canadian accent but i thought the same thing till he mentioned what state he's in.

[@timcloss8150]

“If women don’t find you handsome they should at least find you handy”

[@timmorin69]

I've binge watched the majority of your videos and I really enjoyed watching you get more comfortable in front of the camera and really developed your "character" over the course of your channel. You are hilarious to watch and always create great content. I bet having a couple beers around a fire with you must be a blast!! Keep up the great content and I'll keep watching!! I get excited just a scoche when a new vice grip garage video pops up!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Wow, thank you! I've learned to just be myself and "not care" as much. Remember the first video you watched of yourself at christmas years ago? that's how I used to feel during every EP. Not anymore!

[@joeday4293]

@@ViceGripGarage You're not just a great car-saver-on'er, you're also hilarious. I'll bet I could drink beer with you.

[@forthrightnight]

Nailed it Tim!

[@elmermason9685]

Derek, you have got to be one of the most down to earth guys I've seen on the web. You should publish a book just on your sayings. Almost spit my coffee out a few times. LOL. I love how you get the job done and make people laugh while you're doing it. Always look forward to your video's. Thanks for helping us to forget about all the crap going on in the world around us. Take care my friend.

[@sharksrcbash]

Well said.

[@aarons3154]

I love how he says what every guy is thinking while working in the engine bay, minus alot of curse words 😆

[@artistnyc123]

What do want from me?

[@artistnyc123]

@@eriklarson9137 If you watch the video, he asked the car that question when he was having trouble removing something

[@artistnyc123]

at 16:17

[@jayderiso9758]

@@artistnyc123 what do you need here?

[@jayderiso9758]

@@eriklarson9137 did you even watch the video?

[@DieselDoc78]

Love the amount of content coming from the Quarantine Classic! Hope all is well with you and yours.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks, you as well

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@ViceGripGarage I wish you could have warned a fella that you was selling the Dodge! It would have lived a life of cruising and Sonics

[@lvomotor]

Thats factory. Edit: Would like to add that I really enjoy these videos and I hope you enjoy making them as much! Keep doin' it feller. *cold snack clinkers*

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks, will do!

[@stevearndt1120]

Having a wobley pop and enjoying this video, how much did you sell her for.

[@HillbillyUp]

Awesome job on the find and slickener up. I still have my 1977 Camaro, I am the 2nd owner, I bought it in 1983 at the age of 15, I mower a lot of yards, washed a lot of dishes at a restaurant, and worked in my Dad's Garage for that money. I will never sell it. Love your Channel. Lot's of love from the American Hillbilly and the Hillbilly Nation, Hillbilly Up brother.

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

Derek, a guy has to look good on a test drive, and that cowboys hat just simply gives you a country rock star look! You gotta wear that more in the vids. I know the black baseballer cap has the 'ol VGG logo on itself - but when something magically transfoms a guy to the next level and makes your better line of viewers so goddam happy - just do it!

[@MyAnnex]

The wheel and tires took the car to a new level. Great job hope it lives on.

[@davidfrank6666]

alum wheels are good, they just need white letter stuff too!

[@jimbo3214]

Man the wheels set it off. Great choice!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks 👍 appreciate it

[@gwe87]

My Dad used to own a 1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria when I was a kid. I found one for sale in Ohio last year and I've been working to try and get it up and running to give to him as I think he would really like the old girl. However, I'm no mechanic and it's been really tough to get a lot of the project done (there are not a lot of videos on how to work on them). I did buy the repair manual for it, but there are a lot of pieces to keep moving. One of the things I've been having trouble with is the engine and distributor. I really appreciate your channel because you work a lot with very similar models of these things and it is helping me to figure out how to repair the car. Hopefully I'll be done with the project soon and can give her to my Dad!

[@derekmore7387]

Those 305 engines are very underrated on alot of these channels. They are a very well rounded strong, reliable motor.

[@crkproductions5000]

“Yeap that’s way too much..............perfect” Another classic

[@atheplummer]

Derek does have that 'comedic timing' down to a science.

[@theronjeffrey257]

This is the car that got me hooked on the channel now I can’t get enough

[@ViceGripGarage]

it's a neat car for sure

[@coreystaton4129]

Same

[@garypalonis5809]

I got my family saying “cold snacks” now. The lingo is of utmost importance.

[@trevorneal8518]

I already loved this channel and then he hits me with the “1 West Virginia, 2 West Virginia, 3 West Virginia and then a beautiful camaro is shown. I love it here

[@rustyreese4006]

I don't think you can call these camaros beautiful. These are the ugliest of them. These are even uglier than the cheese wedge style bodies of the 90s.

[@onlyrams69]

I have a bad sleeping pattern and this actually helps me get through the tough stages......You sir are amazing, stay funny, stay informative and stay safe ✅🖤🥃

[@evogibson92]

reading this at 3:30 am...yup, sames

[@mrchrisrogers577]

Those shots after 3 west Virginia had me like 😲

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Chris

[@LeArmBoss]

It just needed a voice over from Richard Hammond

[@TheHiddenPart]

@@LeArmBoss he'd crash it.

[@ziptiedk7301]

anyone know the music derek used ? love it. !

[@reggaelova7774]

Good choice on the new shoes Derek. She looks real nice.

[@foxygrandpa1899]

This guy is the man. Idk if anyone doesn't like him but if so idk why or how. This guy is so damn knowledgeable and most importantly easy to listen to and even funny as shit lol love his content I could listen and watch all day (and I do) lol keep up the awesome work my dude we love it !!!

[@wildthinair]

A guy said “bonnet and boot” 👒 & 🥾 thank you Derek 🇬🇧

[@mikesawyer4707]

The year was 1981 and my sisters first really nice car was a 79, camaro berlinetta. Bronze inside and out with the honeycomb style wheels. 350 turbo I borrowed that car every chance I got.

[@c.w.gelinas2087]

Just like the Ry Hanna lady says, "shine bright like a diamond."

[@jdogmcnasty1980]

It took me a minute 😂😂

[@troy9616]

Turned out a lot better. Thanks for the suggestion, vice grip and hammer guy.

[@paulharvey7223]

“Ice cube pump” 😂😂👍🏻

[@carguy697]

Love your content, my kind of mechanic. I inherited the nickname "bodge it Berty" if I couldn't fix it with zip ties and duct tape it was replaced. Much respect from the Scottish Highlands

[@joeday4293]

Heh. Zip ties are nothing but the fancy modern substitute for (hay) baling wire. The saying I learned in South Alabama was, if you can't fix it with duct tape, J-B Weld, or "bailin' wahr', it's broke for shore.

[@jthonn]

Word of the day, "scoshe" Derrick you made that thing much gooder!

[@1954corpus]

scoshe i think is korean for just a little bit !

[@wendellp601]

@@1954corpus Close - it comes from Japanese. www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skosh

[@actionsports7923]

I had this same car back in 1982. It was my first car. 4 speed 4 barrel. I am not a car guy but I love to watch. I have a bunch of fun in that car.

[@goodbonezz1289]

That was awesome...a guy had a ‘79 type LT back in the 90’s when he was a kid..same interior..brought back just a scoshe of a fond memory

[@rodneymahler472]

Independence Shirts came in today. Me and the Mrs. love them. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Awesome! Thank you for the support!

[@nicholas_mi]

Got mine yesterday as well. Great birthday present from my parents.

[@aidanobrien9116]

"9 wasn't working. So let's just shoot all the way up to a hundred and five" This guy is a legend.

[@inindian]

Turned out great specially with those wheels. As always, a nice eclectic mix of music.

[@mhawkins1975]

I love the way when you give something your own name lightening whirler that it makes sense to anyone with a knowledge of cars.keep up the good work👍🏻

[@MayheM_72]

I personally like the lightning hoses and the fuel make-it-happener.

[@Ugrasrava]

Between you and UTG I'm steadily beginning to think I might actually be able to get my weird old car doing what I want it to. Thanks for what you do man, you're helping make this hobby accessible to people who can't afford to throw tens of thousands of dollars around.

[@fatboyfresh9534]

man there are mechanics on youtube that making everything perfect safe and pretty you do it real make the car actually nice keep up the good work

[@yodaistheone]

Thank you Derek for all the awesome videos you put up for us during these trying times. It is really great to see a "famous" person like you taking the time to comment on the posts of us car noobs. From your fan in South Africa. JC.

[@dicmarjes]

Derick, love your channel !!!!! Maybe you should come up with a window sticker that you can put on the cars you sell, that show people that , that car was one of yours, bought by someone. And no one else has one, unless they bought one of your cars!! Just a thought 🤔 the Old VT logger!

[@sissormint]

Your videos have the best sales presentation at the end of the video. Great views and camera motion accompanied with good tunes. Always enjoy the Vice Grip Garage shows.

[@travissmith6210]

I lost my mind laughing. This episode is epic

[@ViceGripGarage]

thanks travis

[@s.o.s.exploration2412]

That hood takes the most beating because it doesn't have just the heat from the sun but without a protective layer mounted under the hood the heat from the engine beats on the hood from underneath as well. Well done showing the old girls smile back.

[@PrimaryVector]

Had this car back in the mid 80's , watching this brought back a lot of memories .

[@danchristian7171]

That car brings back a lot of memories. My best friend had one of those in high school when we went everywhere in that thing.

[@dwalmop2]

"looks like I had a bout with Papa Smurf" - I thought it looked more like "I had a bout with an airplane toilet"

[@alt7488]

i was gunna say he had fun with smurfette ....

[@richlee509]

It is a pretty unpleasant motor sort of cool but crap too

[@RobbyJHope]

One of my favorite reoccurring lines from VGG. "Yeah that's... way too much...perfect."

[@drowssapma]

I owned a '78. I drove it everywhere. To start it, I used old speaker wire wedged in the space between the glove compartment and the dash and put them together to get it to whirl. To put it in gear, I had to grab the steering column and twist it since the cable for the floor shifter was broken. Good times.

[@russvtguy]

Had to laugh when you brought the timing light out , mine hasn't been out of the tool chest in 10 years

[@naughtmeenaym869]

I wish mine worked but since I need it once every seven years at the dealer level, I never bought another.

[@martintaylor984]

Ok so I really REALLY like the cinematography and music of the finished project !!!!

[@michaeldesilvio221]

You are a great teacher. 👍

[@nickharris8304]

Wish you had this thing still. I'm close to your new shop and I would have bought this.

[@ifindmetal]

The way you say I don't know and shrug is the funniest.😀😁

[@natevanlandingham1945]

Love the random comments "what ever happened to Clint Black, he's just a nice guy. The smell of mice is just Thick!" Haha🤣

[@fennec13]

What a swell lookin lil gal ! This era of Camaro is my favorite (especially ones with the Berlinetta trim) A nice reliable small block v8 and a turbo350 trans. You can run that girl to town all day and just cruise on the rig.

[@fachu2]

The old girl came up great the wheels work brilliantly on it.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@johneli123456789]

"That's way too much, perfect!" I love it...

[@ViceGripGarage]

thansk for watching

[@jimmywilson1388]

I really appreciate these videos… I got an old 72 F100 Ranger I’m gonna try to bring the paint back around on it… It’s got some rust on the hood, top of the cab, and bed rails but I’m just gonna clean er up with some steel wool and leave it and put some boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits on it… Thanks again I really love your work and thank you for saving these old classics. 🙌🏼💪🏼

[@hellcattanks]

Hi from England, Thanks for the bonnet & boot words, but you forgot windscreen.

[@johnnyanders5371]

I really like your show it's entertaining keep doing what you're doing

[@ViceGripGarage]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@noahmiller9251]

I literally get off work every day and sit and watch and rewatch episodes! He’s a comedian

[@ClassXIRoads]

You left it in a nice base starting position for a good rebuild , that car will make someone a great project and they can end up with a real gem

[@firebythewater4477]

Like to see a guy hunt down a 58' Plymouth Fury and do his own version of Christine!

[@robertamaro67]

Excellent wheel choice. Gotta love the subscribers with spare parts to match your builds

[@darrenhall2919]

Reminds me of my 78 Firebird I had when I was flunking outta college. . . The first time! Great job on the paint, she warshed up good!!

[@clintdavis9511]

I had an 82 TA when I was flunking out of college the only time! ;) Good times.

[@djoobstil]

my dad had a Camaro just like this and my mom had to sell it when he passed so that brought back some feels. You took good care of the old girl. thanks for the video.

[@boilerroomed3682]

I haven't seen rust shine that bright since I was in the NAVY!!!

[@migangr736]

This guy always cracks me up

[@SlipFitGarage]

24:17 "What's he got going over here now? Oh, he's fertilizing." Lololol. That sounds exactly like the voice in my head as I drive around looking at stuff.

[@ViceGripGarage]

yeah, I just blurt out what my brain thinks unfortunately, no filter

[@matthewgodwin3050]

@@ViceGripGarage Yup, I have the same problem. Every time I see a politician, I have an uncontrollable urge to say lying bastard.

[@williambehles7704]

Laughing, there you have it!

[@darrenking9303]

@@matthewgodwin3050 that's a specialised form of turetts syndrome. It's called poletts and more and more people are showing symptoms.

[@zachmikko3249]

"What happened to Clint Black, he's such a nice guy." I lost it lol

[@dazxmedia]

that one did me in as well

[@firemedicseven]

When I was in high school I had a 79 with that same color interior. I bought it cheap with no motor or trans and the after effects of an engine fire. I put a olds 403 and a turbo 400 in it that I had and had a blast with it till I went in the military. Good times.

[@gregkimura5906]

What a nice thing to do. I think someone will have a lot of fun with the car and as you said, they can use it as a daily driver, or you gave them a good start on a restoration if they would like. I have a tip on detailing the car. For the interior, I get a bucket of warm water and some soap (Simple Green, Purple Power or anything I have sitting around). I use a rag and wipe down everything in the interior. If there's something that needs extra attention, I work that area a little more. I rinse it with a rag and water, then let it dry. Carpet and seats get cleaned (I use some foaming carpet/interior cleaner and use the scrubber on tough spots, then vacuum). I spray vinyl protectant on the dash, door panels, console and any vinyl parts. Last is a final window cleaning - Sprayway is awesome!. For the exterior, I hit the car with a clay bar and clay lube (not anything with wax). If it needs some deep cleaning, I use Superior's Rage mixed 4:1 - definitely use gloves! I also use Rage for the wheels - it's great stuff. Rinse and dry, then I use a DA polisher with Meguiars M100 (works better than M105), don't use too much product and run 5-6 passes per section (slow passes with little pressure), then wipe with a microfiber. After the paint is done, I use Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions - bottle with the green stripe - I use this as a one step wax. A couple spritz per panel, wipe with a wax applicator and move to the next panel. When I'm done, I grab a new microfiber and wipe the excess off. Last is the rubber/plastic on the exterior. I use a clear gel protectant - just wipe it on, let it soak in and buff off the excess. Works great on tires too!

[@midsouth2strokes185]

I love it but a guy needs to put a rear spoiler on the ol girl. Entertaining video for someone painting there 78 Z28 at the moment. This hit the spot.

[@The_Gallowglass]

That nose cone is nice and speckled. She did a lot of lines of high octane back in the day if ya know what I mean.

[@jkalash762]

Agreed this body style is so naked without the spoiler.

[@Sn0w1981]

Looks great! I'd love to drive it as it is. Replace parts that break with speedparts. It'll be a racecar in no-time! haha!

[@2010stoof]

For future reference, if using the m105, you can spritz the panel with some water if it starts to dry out to give you more working time (or detail spray) Brushing the pad between passes helps alot too, especially with all that oxidation getting in the pad. The newer m110 runs a bit better but cuts just a little less. And finishing with m205 or m210 brings her shine out better. Hard when working with such old and thin single stage. Great job!!!

[@Normanb15]

Turned out nice!

[@robertdechane7099]

Love that year Camaro I bought one when I was 14 year's old I would like to have another one but for the right price and love the channel keep up the hard work guy

[@burn153]

Another classic!!! You always have me crackin up!! 😂😂😂

[@ViceGripGarage]

Glad you enjoyed

[@MayheM_72]

Well, a guy used to work in a body shop, and I did about 82.7% of the wet sanding and bufferlating. I think your paint restoration looks absolutely FACK-TREE!

[@bottomup12]

I had a ‘79 Berlinetta so a guy really likes seeing this car get saved!

[@harleycashinfo388]

"The lightning wirler" I almost feel of my chair

[@darckasasin]

"What ever happened to Clint Black?" - Mr. Vice Grip, asking the real questions.

[@TimberMoto]

He got married and his wife ruined his music, lol.

[@kentorials2603]

TimberMoto lol

[@scottr6394]

He is an ostomy kick kick. Doesn't let anything bother him

[@nick011182]

This car is my favorite of your whole collection. More grand national content please!!!

[@TheSlow281]

Camaro came out great! Those rims look amazing on it. Very satisfying to see another car saved.

[@432b86ed]

"ice cube pump" :)

[@monicarubio36]

Clint Black is fine... "just killing time" like me, just working on my junk collection, a guy has to stay busy!

[@sharksrcbash]

I talk to myself the whole time I'm working on my 70 F100. You crack me up.

[@mcqueenfanman]

I always loved those rally wheels. I'm a big fan of steel wheels.

[@johnnytenjobs]

The lettered tyres are inspired.

[@baldmaggots]

Totally agree, blue steel wheels and lettered tires (sp?) sell the car.

[@robbiejones4933]

Steel is way better hit a pot hole with aluminum boom its bent never rides right again

[@johnnytenjobs]

@@baldmaggots UK tyres USA tires

[@captainjerk]

Apparently, you CAN polish a turd! :D

[@doncosner2611]

I love the way you fix up cars on a tight budget so to speak. They don't have to be a show car to be fun! When I was younger, I fixed cars the same way! Your videos are very entertaining and teach people that they can do this! So many channels out there that think everyone is rich with unlimited cash. I mentioned Vice Grip Garage on break at work and just about every guy instantly jumped in saying how much they love you channel!

[@raywilson800]

Great job on that one. I know you didn't miss your calling because you're one great wrench man, but you are also a born showman. Very entertaining!!!

[@morotetsuke]

My dad is a tv repair man, he's got this ultimate set of tools, i can fix it

[@SuperFrankieOSX]

Fast Times at Ridgemont High!

[@davidzornes6863]

@@SuperFrankieOSX Make up your mind.?... "First he'll shit then kill us ! ".

[@smokecannabispresentions]

I love his termsowordilation it flows with my brainwave relationizer

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video Derek as always @ViceGripGarage

[@nonenone5116]

When I use to work at GM, Pontiac, and Saturn we used 600 sandpaper and McGuires #5 and followed up with McGuires #7. Used a palm DA Sander or a Detroit red top, water in a spray bottle with couple drops of dawn. Polished with 1200 rpm polisher and shined with Detroit Red top with a 5'' buffing pad.

[@Exoticschill]

I, a grown ass man, straight PISSED myself when it shot up from 9 to 105

[@ViceGripGarage]

haha!!

[@swully-ol4lx]

yeah thats right about the time I just totally lost it myself,that was just too funny!

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

LOL!!! shot up was the best line in this episode

[@mattsta1964]

"The whole car looks worse than Mrs Doubtfire's makeup!" HAHAHAHA