The Vice Grip Garage Ramp truck, Driving 360 miles one way in the roadkill maverick to pick it up

[@RobertDickens2002]

He bought that truck about 2 hours north of me in macon Ga he drove right by my house in that amc rebel.

[@josephknowlton7246]

Liked, shared and commenting. I’d just wash all that house paint off I could with pressure washing. Then I’m old school. I’d prefer big block over new tech. But it’s yer ride n yer decision.🥃🍻

[@Lundstr0m]

Interesting channel. Greetings from sweden.

[@streetratgarage]

Thanks and welcome

[@shawnmckinzie9481]

The truck has proven itself. Rebuild it to its former glory it has earned it.

[@nicholasyoder]

So glad you made it there and back safely. That’s a heck of a ride in an older rig.

[@richsmith6952]

That truck is going to be so handy to have for snagging up new projects. Nice score. I’d try to resist turning it into a project and just use it for its intended purpose. Keep this one around.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Awesome to see Derek's Ramp Truck Go to a Good home

[@cottonthemexican8805]

The ol square body just seems right with a big block, but your right the LS would be a better motor. Hard decision for sure. I guess it comes down to how much you plan to use it.

[@jimmywisehart8884]

… and how you plan to use it. Long distance? LS Swap. Short distance? Big block.

[@MyGarage-uu5ld]

Good to see a fellow Indiana guy doing KZbin things.. like the videos...

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice looking Ford Maverick

[@AntiqueCarsRCool]

I wanna see shine juice. I love the orange. Definitely need to gt the paint off of that chrome trim.... that will make it POP! Glad you got back safely! Derek is a great guy! Subscribed

[@GiletheCarGuy]

I'm so glad to be watching this!

[@GiletheCarGuy]

I vote a little scuff to create a patina, then shine juice. I like the Riviera too! I had a 75 Regal with the Buick 350 in it. Great cruiser. Karen...a car guy's worse enemy! I would look up to see what load rating those tires are, before getting too serious. LMC Truck might be one of your new friends... Congrats on the flannel, that was hilarious I vote cammed 6.0 LS. Can't wait for the "Will it shine?" video...the buffer sounds like a disaster and great content, haha.

[@Street2stripcustoms]

Love that the trucks gone to a good home keen to see more of it do the big block and give her a bit of a birthday clean er up make her nice like derik says big blocks always 10miles to the gallon haha watching from down under in Australia keen to see more

[@b-dogpiper1499]

Definitely shine juice. Glad you snagged it! Loved the Turkey gobbling towards the end!

[@billylizzacarmaintenance4569]

Steet Rat Garage Love That Ramp Truck Derek From Vice Grip Garage Give You I Like Watching Vice Grip Garage Derek is a wonderful Man Like Watching Your Channel Keep Up the good work Billy Lizza Uniontown pa

[@russellcaywood1459]

Watched the whole thing, loved it and your muscle. Making a job look manageable.

[@mattorman5640]

You just gained another subscriber! I’m from just south of Indy and it’s great to see local you tubers.

[@streetratgarage]

Thanks, Enjoy.

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

I am a first time subscriber. 1st time watcher. That comment is a sweet rig! Solid through-and-through, and with that motor swap I really like it! Tennessee is a gold mine for well shall we say, good junk!

[@streetratgarage]

Welcome!

[@puddleduckist]

Very cool, 2 of my favorites roadkill n VGG!The old rigs made the trip pretty well! I say LS swap it, more efficient, lighter and better all around! Clean up the interior hit er with a DA and slap some paint on er and it'll be a goin 2 twn rig in no time!!! Look forward to more. 💯!!!!!!!

[@robertblevins6741]

Pressure wash see how much paint is left and engine teardown and overhaul

[@VATION3RD-GEN-X-GARAGE]

Looks like industrial County orange paint like the DOT road services use.

[@makaylaslater5247]

Centetbolt valve covers started in late 85 for the 86 model year with non vortech motors.

[@hafsalinda]

You cant beat the economy and high torque curve of a ls 6.2 and a truck norris cam makes it even better.

[@N_Denny101]

Also, those heads came on late 86+ sbc. They came with the TBI engines. The vortec heads came in 96 to up to 02. The vortecs have vertical font and backside intake bolts and no center intake bolts. Only real good center bolt heads are those of the 5.7l vortec. The rest aren't worth taking off for any added power.

[@drow8569]

definitely a LS motor, and some paint. great video!

[@streetratgarage]

Thanks 👍

[@AintScaredGarage]

Glad to see you doing something with that.

[@Gkitchens1]

If you don't have a thermostat in the winter, zip tie a pice of cardboard to the front of your radiator or even your grille if that's all you can access. You can do like half the radiator or so and your Temps will come up more towards normal.

[@davidrice313]

Chevy went to the center bolt valve covers in late ‘86 and I believe we’re available on ‘87 models. I believe that’s when they start TBI injection and roller lifters in Camaros and I would think Vettes as well. The roller lifter setup wasn’t used in the trucks until ‘96 when they introduced the Vortec. That looks like an older accessory drive kit though. Most center bolt truck engines, whether TBI or Vortec had serpentine belt setups.

[@95roadie]

The trucks didn’t use rollers but the bolts were bossed for rollers.

[@mobes329]

The best part of the purchase was the flannel shirt LOL

[@swamppy4880]

Add a LS swap.light it up . Paint the original color. And duel wheels in the back too. Those square body trucks look good cleaned up.

[@richsmith6952]

LS swap would be nice but it will be spendy all in. If that motor runs good, I’d just tidy it up and send it. Duplicolor makes a nice orange in convenient rattle can to make her shiny again. 😊

[@streetratgarage]

That would be cool

[@chev500l8]

1988 was the first center valve covers (4 bolt location) oil dipstick should also be on your left , ‘86 down on right.

[@xtr3m3fLx]

Shoulda' rolled the winder up on that D100 for a feller. If that were my ramp truck, it would be painted, L88 with a 5 speed. Just seen your videos today. Good stuff, earned a sub.

[@fredkroldart7859]

Today’s the first day I have seen your channel I have subscribed and I am looking forward to the next video thank you

[@streetratgarage]

Thanks for the sub!

[@danielventura8073]

Bigger radiator, 160 thermostat, n ew fan clutch and shroud. Do a compression test before replacing the engine. And new paint and correct trim

[@jonah8961]

Nice Maverick

[@VATION3RD-GEN-X-GARAGE]

From Louisville Kentucky to Nashville Tennessee is 175.6 MI divided with 8 gallons= 21.95 mph

[@streetratgarage]

It has highway gears. I’m changing them out, then it will drop.

[@raymondszybowicz7597]

For the engine if you have a good 400 small block use it more tourqe etc.

[@hafsalinda]

That jacket and vice grip wasnt left there by accident😎

[@jeromezielinski8773]

He probably did it himself , VGG don't give nothing away for free ....

[@br549200]

You ever see him get in the vehicles in Rusty Acres and there’s all kinds of things left in them from during his rescues?

[@jeromezielinski8773]

@@br549200 Seeing how half those cars dont have working windows , have rot all over them and are mold traps , I can not see or believe a pristine , new , perfectly clean china made flannel was just left there behind the seat , Nice try tho ...

[@markmoats2456]

The center bolt heads started coming out in the early 90' I believe

[@christopherfulgham9285]

I'm not quite sure, but I think the center bolt valve cover throttle bottle injection engines started in 1987 or 1988.

[@markmoats2456]

@@christopherfulgham9285 you might be right all I know is I had a 1990 big bloc that had center bolt heads

[@christopherfulgham9285]

I had a 88 suburban with a tbi 350 center bolt valve cover and it was the original engine.

[@markmoats2456]

OK I looked it up and chevy started center bolts in 87

[@TorquePowerVideo]

Bring it to Power Tour and we'll see you out there! That way we can ride on the back if (when) we break down haha!

[@streetratgarage]

It will be on power tour, if I see someone that need a ride, I’ll load them up!

[@TorquePowerVideo]

@@streetratgarage awesome! We hope to see you out there!

[@TheAcceleratorMagazine]

If you haven't already you should go BBC and dually the rear OR 4X4 it with the Suburban drive train. BTW, you were a just a couple hours from our place while you were pickin up the truck. rick in Tennessee

[@streetratgarage]

I have not swapped anything over yet. Would like to do the BBC for sure.

[@TheAcceleratorMagazine]

@@streetratgarage Hey, thanks for takin the time to read and reply.... rick in Tennessee.

[@davidryan573]

Awesome find, cool trip, yeah LS is definitely best, on the body , comet, buffer sand paper, can’t look worse. My guess is Corvair , that would look neat on the Ramp truck, thanks for taking us along.

[@chrisschmidt4792]

Rub most of the orange off and bring out whatever is underneath including the trim. You could leave enough of the orange for history’s sake. Shouldn’t worry about the body damage. Consider bagging the rear so it can be lowered for loading. My two pennies.

[@ThomasSmith-fz6wq]

Ls swap for sure! Chrome duel wheels, new paint! New interior! Make the winch work right!

[@christopherfulgham9285]

That engine does not need diesel oil. It should have a factory roller camshaft. Unless it's just wore out, or you want buy oil that's a little cheaper.

[@dm1123751]

Depends on the year of the motor. Car sbc were roller in 87. Trucks went to roller in 1995

[@christopherfulgham9285]

@@dm1123751 You sir are correct. It appeared to have car exhaust manifolds on it in the video. The 87-95 truck manifolds came down under the spark plugs not over the spark plugs like the cars of that area. So I just assumed it was a car engine, but someone could have easily used car manifolds on a truck engine. He just gone have to run the numbers on that one.

[@tonyrhoton6613]

We had a 4 door maverick growing up so darn ugly 6 of us had 2 ride in that 90 miles every Friday then 90 back to Nashville we spent weekend at kin folks

[@brianonthego]

I really enjoyed this episode. I subbed when you made the last video with the ramp truck. I'm glad you made the trip safely. I would get it working mechanically, probably the LS is best option. I know Derek's Monte LS had a lot of pricey computer and add ons. Can an LS swap be done more economical? Great find on the vgg flannel...$70 on the website. I think he ships his shirts and hats from that same building where you got the ramp truck in Lewisburg Tn.

[@GiletheCarGuy]

Yes! LS swaps can still be budget minded. But not all of us on this end can buy the best of the best. You can do amazing things with just some SBC to LS motor mounts and the stock ECU.

[@streetratgarage]

Ls swap in a c10 can be done cheap.

[@fredbennett3549]

I love the old car videos alot and auction videos 👍

[@makaylaslater5247]

Doorman offers the widow cranks cheap. The door panel you can paint put some new padding and seat cover on the seat. I would dirtymax swap it.

[@jordanrobinson4845]

I hope Derrick approves of the VGG lingo. Otherwise great video

[@streetratgarage]

I am pretty sure he does not mind. If he does, he has my phone number.

[@Fony_turgeson]

You earned a sub. Good content bro. Where from? I see Illinois right?

[@streetratgarage]

Thanks for the sub Working out of Central Indiana

[@isaaccan3155]

Shine Juice Goose!

[@canuckfobroader9553]

LS 6L, do the interior nicely for long distances and a mild exterior resto.

[@ericbliss9512]

Maybe a desiel swap of some kind. I think centerbolt motors came out around 86, 87.

[@rogerrose5171]

Ok do the right thing I had a few first dual rear wheels second. Cummins diesel and 5 speed as far as the rest flat black paint light tint on windows chrome simulator s. Dual stacks behind the cab. Just do it. Great hauler great mileage and cheap.

[@MichaelD429]

If you watch #VGG he drives these cars and trucks hundreds of miles after they sit for 20 plus years. You can't mock what he does to get these things home. If it works, is it wrong?

[@jackpinesavagerepair1918]

Something to look into, be some work to do, is put a break in bed. You said ramps sort so go somewhere behind wheels and notch bed framework and let it fold down 5° or 10° and that give you shorter ramps needed. Just have to watch tail clearance. Other option is to use airbags for semi and make it so you can have air ride so you can dump air n get tail down. I'm building a ramp truck n it be air ride in rear. Design plan is no ramps needed

[@bryanantaya9700]

Go to the junk yard and or the auctions get a 2500/3500 diesel swap keep it true to brand. All the power you need great sound and Chevy reliability

[@evengreger8259]

I would big block swap it, and try polishing the housepaint :D

[@aaroncrutchfield1775]

I know I'm seeing this and commenting 8 months later, so you might have already done what you're going to do with it, but if not: Use the big block for this and save the LS for something you want to drive fast. The big block gets 8 mpg unloaded, but probably about 8 towing a mobile home also. The LS needs to rev a bit more. You want torque for moving heavy loads and horsepower for speed.

[@VATION3RD-GEN-X-GARAGE]

That's a 1987 to 1993 Carb/TBI engine with angle bolts in the intake manifold like the older sbc...

[@jeffreyclark2839]

Shine juice it. Freshen everything up, LS swap for functional drivability (or go through the current motor with some budget upgrades), especially if you are taking it on hot rod power tour and plan to use it a lot. Sure would look good with some Alcoa wheels on it.

[@robertfisher2912]

Old school truck old school big block

[@janhurter5214]

Make a proper upgrade on the enjin in the truck with a stronger gearbox and diff. Fautina, it with a few coats of clearcoating. Then the white magrims, and it will looks awesome.

[@stevenallenswango-wj7gd]

she's a keeper chrome gets you home

[@marioncobaretti2280]

1985 and up on those valve covers

[@gbodyman73]

Just do the LS swap. Parts are available everywhere, and for what you want to do, it’s just the smarter choice. 4L80E trans for gas mileage, and you’re ready to go. As far as body. Maybe stick with an orange-ish theme color. But get the house paint off there.

[@michaelboswell4318]

I would put LS engine with a fixed transmission. (Fix the heater goodness) (first) The interior get it comfortable. Exterior I would leave alone (clean up the rust) New Ramps.

[@joeganz3240]

If both axles are 14 bolts you can just swap the hubs to convert it to a dually if you don’t want to swap the whole axle

[@streetratgarage]

I'll look into that, thanks

[@matthewjanniche1342]

I live near Indianapolis. I would love to turn wrenches with you. Awesome content.

[@streetratgarage]

Thanks, just hit me up on face book or Instagram. I’ll try and put something together this year for a hang out group.

[@brinleynicholson4588]

Scott county here. Go Hoosiers!

[@millguygarage4875]

Porter county here ! Just subscribed !

[@johnnymack8442]

You are braver then I. To drive that basket case .300-400 miles

[@streetratgarage]

I was hauling a spare car just in case !

[@JoesClassicGarage]

Tractor paint + big block. Different mirrors. Some sort ot telephone company two tone.

[@Ricardoteh345rd]

Derek had to leave the buyer something to do on the old rig.

[@jackpinesavagerepair1918]

Howdy from the Northwoods of Minnesota, Love and Respect All. 86 valve covers. Likely just top end put on. Otherwise it's a roller cam block. Cannot beat n old school sb. What's your plans for truck? Haul car n pull trailer? All needs considered. I would do RV tow rig cam AVS2. Good mileage and power. My 77 run 4k with 4spd 4.10 750-16 on interstate. Made 12 mpg. 3.73 n 350 or turbo 400 n sb be great plenty. I pulled 30k behind my 350

[@streetratgarage]

It would be nice to haul a car on the bed and pull a trailer behind.

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

I vote big block, since it's a hauler. I'd give her some custom Street Rat Garage paint and a decent interior.

[@v6si]

Enjoyed the video very much Chuck. You touch on diesel at the end of the video as a possibilty then mention that a Cummins would be too expensive. I'm on the other side of the Atlantic here where diesel is much more popular (because of our fuel costs) and I think you would like that torque profile very much with a heavy load on a long climb. Is the straight 6 your only realistic diesel option there? I'm thinking that there must be other things which get wrecked but still have a working oil burner.

[@tturtle1659]

I'm on the "wrong" side of the Atlantic too - I think they also have some Isuzu COEs and similar with diesels in them but no clue what one would be over there. He's already got an LS which could do 15-20 MPG even on such a vehicle and their petrol prices are ridiculous, so...

[@v6si]

@@tturtle1659 I thought a similar thing about fuel prices after making the comment tbh. An engine which he already owns leaves a lot of spare money for fuel. The fact that fuel is twice as expensive for us isn't an issue for him (though to be fair he's likely to do far longer journeys). As for the pulling power then I'm guessing that truck will be geared a little shorter already. Maybe the solution is a NOS bottle for the steep hills ;) Will be interesting to see what he does.

[@tturtle1659]

@@v6si I think he mentioned 400 hp stock when he talked about the LS he has, that's the same hp as a fleet IVECO 12 tonner here lol. I don't think he'll need any power-adders...

[@OKCREBEL117]

LS & not sure on the body with that brushed paint job. 😀

[@johnnymack8442]

87 for the center bolt valve covers.

[@TheAcceleratorMagazine]

The Matt's Off-Road Recovery channel dude is into Corvairs so you mite hook him up...

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Leave the engine in and Do some Shine Juice

[@davidrice313]

Check out No Nonsense Know How’s series on his tow truck for ideas about lighting.

[@Robrt32]

You bought the only thing I would even look at. The other 2 cars for sale look like scrap iron unless you got deep pockets and plenty time on your hands.

[@jwszewczyk]

If this was my rig I'd swap the axle and put in a standard back in there. Oh and fix the wiring... A big block would be cool, diesel would be awesome but way too costly. An LS might be the way to go especially since you have one.

[@streetratgarage]

Right on

[@rockmack7343]

AS FAR AS THE BODY GOES, YOU CANT REALLY MAKE IT LOOK WORSE NO MATER WHAT YOU DO TO it! but an interesting video Thanks. looking forwart to the next one

[@streetratgarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@GoldCars666]

Pressure wash it hard, get the loose stuff off, 0000 steel wool it and shine juice maybe

[@calebbell5018]

Flat black spray bomb on the exterior would be real nice...from 20ft LOL

[@ricgross5815]

LS it, and fix the body. Make yourself proud with it, but you don't need fancy paint, just get rid of the house paint. Throw a bunch of stickers on it too.

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

Wash/Wax Dually in the rear.

[@DavidJones-hl5om]

LS Swapped , Paint that Ugly Ramp Truck a New Color 🚚 🛻 New Radiator and Interior.

[@debsisson4559]

It has character. Upgrade safety stuff and let it be.

[@michaelbottomley2520]

I would sand it down and paint it with some tractor paint, make it look Better

[@N_Denny101]

I'd keep that truck simple. You have a big block im sure. 4l80 and reliable.

[@N_Denny101]

I'd not run the ls with the cam. Terrible combo for the pulling truck. A low power 454 would have over 400 ft lbs of tq from low rpm. That 6.0 with a cam probably wouldn't want to move outta the way until it gets to 4k rpm.

[@N_Denny101]

Also. Just adding comments to that algorithm right!

[@dm1123751]

LS swap. With the gearing of the dually rear axle, it'll have plenty of getty up and go through mountains and such.

[@VATION3RD-GEN-X-GARAGE]

It's a good thing you're not too negative in this video because someone May accuse you of being a pessimist..

[@davidc2472]

I would just fix the issues with the motor instead of swapping it out As for paint a nice medium blue

[@matthewwronkoski3894]

This would be awesome with a big block would have been what it came with

[@chevylandt.v]

I'd put LS in it and give it a color change from orange to something more cool, like silver.

[@peterdaily4625]

imo,big block it, dually ...transmission change maybe.... go wild on a paint scheme, for the cab forward/ straight color for the work end...longer ramps with supports....interior, needs VGG's jacket material for accent, maybe center bench arm rest....

[@ditzyneko637]

small block 400 it! XD However that is a good loyal engine, whatever it is. maybe it would be better to just rebuild on it.

[@JVaughn344]

LS Swap it... this would be awesome..👍👍