FORGOTTEN Dodge HEMI! Will it RUN AND DRIVE home after many years? - Vice Grip Garage EP46

I do the right thing again, and buy a car site unseen. But, this time it's OK since it's a mopar with a HEMI. After some basic maintenance and closing the eyes to the "bad" stuff, we'll try a first start in a few years. Think we'll get it running? Well if we do, it's 200 miles home! NO trailers in this episode!
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[@danswrld]

"Smells like the clothes section of the thrift-store" and I instantly knew the smell..........

[@ViceGripGarage]

😎✔

[@everestsdriveway366]

danswrld same dude, I actually SMELLED it as he opened the door! 😁

[@amber110526]

Antiqes out in the middle of where ?????

[@vilstef6988]

I smelled it too-then cranked my fan to get the illusory stench off me!

[@R.E.Mellick]

"Whiff of the thrift"

[@1979JeepJ20]

I quit watching roadkill to watch this

[@ViceGripGarage]

you rock!

[@clownchkn]

Wise choice! Roadkill has less humor!

[@LegendStormcrow]

@@clownchkn that Roadkill still exists in its lesser form is humor.

[@hotrodpop1973]

@@LegendStormcrow Roadkill is still on?

[@G.Davis67]

This is why I left roadkill too, tired of seeing nitrous/ blower added to something, just get something old going again, plenty of videos on KZbin for free with better content and more frequency.

[@kyleohara8700]

My girlfriend and I sit and watch all of these. I've already shared your channel with 5 friends this month after I saw the first video pop up in my feed. Your commitment to keeping these cars out of the scrap yard and in the hands of people who love them is amazing. Keep it up! You're extremely entertaining and I really enjoy it!

[@svenramnefjell7742]

Had to revisit this one. WOW! What a gem. Built to last. Quite impressive.

[@dreamstreetskate5291]

You don't just watch a VGG video. You experience it. You order a pizza, you get a sixer, and live for it.

[@tayallen7986]

Amen ‼️

[@kingspanky2794]

Pizza and beer tonight 😅

[@NewsOnQueue]

No sixer. I'm too hungover for that. FML🧠😂

[@bencappello5324]

Sometimes my wife asks me why I’m laughing so hard....... I can never explain...... but it’s always so funny and I’m serious as a rod-knock! Lol

[@basedmoonman9341]

His videos are great, but that's honestly kind of sad man if you live for KZbin videos.

[@simonlloyd7557]

this channel is more addictive than crack.

[@ralphburns6659]

I wouldn't know about that but it sure is addictive!!!!!

[@anitablades6033]

I'm an old women and love watching. I used to work at a machine shop, car parts house. Even turned crank shafts. Like their other channel too !!

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Yeah it is🤣

[@Pointman-yf6or]

My folks gave us one of these about 1959/60 to run around on the farm. Exactly like this one, fluid drive and all with the little hemi.The frame had rusted in two between the doors on drivers side, and couldn’t open the doors. being my creative 14 yr old self, I put in our shop, and finding “good steel” on either side of the rust, I torched holes on either side. Then took a piece of heavy oak, jacked up on either side of the break and bolted it together. Our first off road vehicle. Lots of fun for four brothers! Later on, after I was in the army, that little hemi powered my brothers race car. They did really well with it at our local dirt track. Good memories!

[@workonitm8]

It was a big improvement when they moved the brake master cylinder to the firewall. When it was under the floor boards, it was a pain and a lot of people neglected to check the fluid level because of the inconvenience.

[@axlesuave6339]

My '55 Plymouth had a firewall master, so this was its last year. Our '54 Dodge parts car ended up winning the Demolition Derby against 30 other cars. My '56 Plymouth flat-head was just the coolest, two-tone piece of reliability I'd ever owned. Three on the tree was the way to go for me. Mopar forever.

[@zackaryganey3311]

@@axlesuave6339 Mopar or no car

[@curbozerboomer1773]

But a much bigger improvement, was when, in 1966, the government insisted that new cars have a dual master cylinder setup...Big safety improvement. If I were restoring an older car, I would convert it to the dual system right off the bat.

[@joeday4293]

"I must be getting tired, because I'm starting to think about safety." 😆

[@ViceGripGarage]

😬🤷‍♂️😂

[@joeday4293]

@Luka doncic is better than lebron james Name a new car with a quarter as much soul and style. I'll wait.

[@joeday4293]

@Luka doncic is better than lebron james And yet, I was born in 1972 and lived to have this conversation.

[@forreal2398]

@Luka doncic is better than lebron james WRONG!!! They had REAL Metal in those cars. Newer cars are trashs. A Bird turd completely destroys new cars. U could get killed hitting a deer in a new car and u would not be driving home for sure. Car like this u would be lucky to find a dent in it. And might not even feel that u hit a deer.

[@xtremediy1815]

@@forreal2398 Dummy, modern cars have crumple zones and purposefully weak bodies, so that when you get in a accident, the car crumples, not you. Modern cars have airbags, ABS-((Anti-Lock Braking System) Trust me locking up brakes can be fun, but only in the right fun having situation), crumple zones, three point harnesses, airbag safety systems (so a kid doesn't get hurt by equipment made to save a big-kid's life... They have a switch that doesn't allow you to throw the vehicle into reverse or park while moving forward. I have a 1973 Pontiac Ventura 4-Door Sedan with a 250 4.1L, so it's a sketchy kind of sturdy. I feel much safer in a modern car.

[@cooldude14561]

Looks like that one actually wants to live. I'd say keep it.

[@ViceGripGarage]

👍👍

[@james44mag31]

Actually the motor sounds pretty healthy!

[@jamesjardine22]

Yeah, I would keep it. Slowly restore it.

[@davetheglidingbum]

this car is beautiful,

[@catzdollz9810]

It almost bought years to my eyes because I remembered my old aunt driving one of these with my five cousins in the back seat!

[@edrussell7960]

What a beautiful car. I love how good it looks. What an awesome dash and those gages at night were so nice. We need cars like this again.

[@MP-zf7kg]

Those massive bench seats.... best thing ever for dates.

[@Mogipbob]

That car is a true survivor and was waiting for you to rescue it - it didn't let you down either! It deserves 'Royale' treatment. Great video as always!

[@ViceGripGarage]

she is a tough old bird. THank you!

[@user-em4xj1lc7p]

@@ViceGripGarage Would like to talk to you some time or be able to email you as im in new zealand and often need parts for older american cars but near imposible without a contact in the usa that knows what they are doing have some older cars that are near complete 1931 v16 caddy

[@barbmalloy7144]

Pp

[@tractormatt4301]

“Oh looks like she’s not ready for mosquito mode yet”.

[@ViceGripGarage]

gotta werk em up to that i guess

[@chaosdemonwolf1]

@@ViceGripGarage Werk?

[@caminobean6248]

These old cars and the drive down the highway with the music just makes me feel good. Don't know what it is, but my brain is smiling inside and all is good with the world. Thank you Derek.

[@orvalaltwasser505]

Just started watching your videos last week. Very entertaining. My wife and I are both 70 years young and are old hot Roders from way back. Keep on keepin on Derik. Love your shows.

[@atitagain83]

This man is the freaking Bob Ross of junkyard mashchanics. Instant sub.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for subscribing

[@belneste]

even includes the fluffy little oil clouds

[@barbarianleatherandblades8686]

But way more Funny! I love the pan adjuster 2000 that doubbles as a jack stand....it fine!

[@Tom-tk2we]

Beat the devil out of it

[@davidtharp7767]

Amen He Is. He Knows all the Tricks of the Trade & He Just Gets them Going !! God Bless Him His Videos Warm my Old Hot Rodder's Heart !

[@bradyakubovic2550]

Cars from that era seem like works of art compared to today’s.

[@lightningboltschannel525]

Yes, definitely

[@Dannyvirk]

The dash and the roof lining had an art deco feeling to them.

[@4thGloryMonday]

cars these days are made to be disposable

[@chrisc.1704]

Don't forget about 1930s auto's

[@subadanus6310]

@@4thGloryMonday cars today last past 200,000 miles as opposed to the 50 - 70k mile lifespan that 40s and 50s cars were made for

[@hayshaker]

As a Retired Chrysler Mechanic. I really enjoyed this video...

[@frankbama3684]

i only started watching vice grip after connecting it to your TV show. Amazing stuff. The thing that astounded me most about the Dodge was the headliner. Of course I bet if you thumped it, it would turn to a cloud of dust.

[@MH-wg6bz]

Big steering wheel, bench seats, wing windows, lots of room. Bring back good memories. Love it.

[@GospelOfTimothy]

They didn't have power steering

[@drswaqqinscheckingin7210]

@@GospelOfTimothy don't even want power steering above 1mph, and electric power steering is a no brainer to set up on any vehicle if you've got the spare amps.

[@jeffallen2923]

Lots of leg room in the back too. I love the sound the doors make. No "clunk" like 70's cars, no thud like modern cars, but a satisfyling mechanical "snick - snick" as those wheel locks rotated. I miss cars like that.

[@harlanhurt7630]

@@toomanyhobbies2011 veryniceride

[@mikerobertson2993]

These where the cars that you and the girl friend could have some fun in. Plenty of room to move around 😀

[@awkwarddude]

That's a beautiful old Dodge and amazingly complete and functional! As complete and clean as the trim appears to be, she's a keeper from my perspective. I'm never a fan of "patina" as many are so I'd definitely prep and paint her stock original color, repair the brakes and find someone to refurb the beautiful old steering wheel. Repair and neutralize the floor pan rust and trunk rust. Carpet and upholstery refurb as needed. She's a "time warp" to a different era of our history. Lovin' it! Well done!

[@oldmancrow6676]

awkwarddude I agree man. This car is way to nice for Derek to let go of. Mild restore and keep her around for the next generation VGG kiddo.

[@braysanborn6000]

I agree with Awkward a guy should do what the Dude suggests.. Nobody saved these so you should 👍

[@awkwarddude]

@@braysanborn6000 thanks for seeing my points. Hope he sees them, too. Too many in this shape don't get the TLC they need and don't survive...🙁

[@larrysutton6530]

Any car that is in such great condition deserves to be preserved and tastefully restored and I would think that many people would be interested in doing so If it is more than Derek feels like taking on

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

dude, I agree 100% - I hope he listens to his subscribers and viewers and does the right thing! Or we may have to threaten a mutiny... 😉

[@onlineconsumer4796]

My first car was a 55 dodge Royal that was my dad's car. As I recall the brake master was on the firewall. The shifter was on the dash instead of the column but still no park. Later years had push buttons, with a lever for park. Wish I had it now.

[@leeczaplinski9781]

I like the "What could possibly go wrong" confidence of this well versed, plaid shirted mechanic?

[@shawnhawkins4957]

Yesssss! A guy has been waiting forever..

[@ViceGripGarage]

👍💯

[@just1doper444]

shawn Hawkins 🎯

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@ViceGripGarage anytime ya ready to sell it... let me know!

[@roberthinkle981]

Not good when they sound like a Metallica concert in the pan

[@SpeedStar76]

There needs to be a Vice Grip Garage channel. Just Derek and cars. I'd watch that all day.

[@elizabethhoeppner8881]

Love this

[@Fontenotcjf]

Thank God for KZbin, there is already a Derek Channel. I even watch his O'Reily commercials all the way through....

[@kodak_jack]

I love watching his channel, BUT, trying to piece together all of the videos of a particular car can be very challenging. Even the created playlists aren't what you'd expect.

[@chazsims6098]

Your watching it goober 😂

[@alsdouble]

Fantastic work on this almost 70 year old car. It looks incredible. What a great looking motor.

[@Air_Devil_Leader_One]

The old Dodge reminds me of a neighbor I had in Pompton Lakes, NJ. He had the semi hemi engine and I took it out a few times to drieve him around as he wanted to see how it was on a little trip. He was 95 at that time and still drove to the bakery in town with his 73 year old daughter to get some goodies leaving his wife of 93 at the house!!! We filled it up with fresh gas as he only got gas 1 rime a year. I cleaned it out for him after 15 munites when it was well warmed up and it was amazing how it ran with good torque. I can not remember the engine sie as I think there were 2 and this was a 55 Chrysler I believe, not sure, maybe 56 but it was a garage kept really nice car. He sold it to his son and I never knew for peanuts. Derek, I live in Florida now and think you should sell it TO ME as I love this old thing. I have a neat little Ford t-bucket I paid a lot for but have to finish wiring it, signals, headights and out doors in each side. It was built in Texas and an od friend bought it and hurt his back too bad to keeo it and finish it. I sent him 7500 bucks IMMEDIATELY and left with my Jeep for Texas. It was a chevy 72 Camaro engine fresh build, 3 speed tranny, and a Jeep Cherokee 12 bolt rear. All chrome engine, hi rise Edelbrock manifold, same with a 650 CFM street rcing 4BBL, manual linkage, giving 320 horse, electric fan, rack & pinion steering, and American Racing wheels 12 inchers roadies on rear, 8 inch on front and goes way too fast for this boy! The guy did the windshield right and milded it right into the curve on front which most do not. But I love that old hemi engine in that dodge you have. If you want to sell that dodge let me know as I would love to use that for going to my work shop as I make languafes for anyone from the State Department to every corner of the earth.. I want to finish my street rod but the doors are the hard part. I actually got hinges from a man in Iowa and they are from a 1923 Ford! It also has the last serial # Ford ever issued on the frame so it was titled as a 23 but the serial # is 1924. I love that thing too but can not drive it except locally in my community just to keep it from sitting in my garage all the time. I am FASCINATED by your videos as my first work after the USAF was a gas station and we really did repairs on anything, then I bought the local parts store, then a computer and software store. I left and moved to west Florida near the Gulf of Mexico in the middle and have a nice home in a UNCOLD place. I love how you think, understand your phrases and also for a short time between businesses worked at a car dealer selling AMC autos until they decided to burn it losing cash too much. I was a parts manager. I have one phrase for you on the ignition I remember from a mechanic from where you live that worked in AMC with me. He would come to my office and ask for a Distribution Cap, and a rotisory for a car he was working on and was so funny as you with names of parts and never forget him. I watch every video but this old hemi didge was dear to my heart on this one. BIG HIFIVER Handle Waiver on this one. Handle is the thing mom grabbed when we crossed the street when little. God Bless you Derek and stay off that motor as I do it too, HAHAHA Ray C. Spring Hill, FL

[@justdirt9244]

“Angle for optimum chillage” 😂😂😂

[@ViceGripGarage]

😎😎

[@johncooper9976]

For that reason alone, you need to keep it. It would make a great sleeper.

[@dirty_bong_water5087]

I swear I could make a whole clothing line off of what this man says. so much better than roadkill.

[@mrdarklight]

He makes it too easy. The ideas flow like wine... like the salmon returning to Capistrano...

[@joleneclark7229]

He's got me saying; " well I'll be dip.

[@ChannelNameLoading]

I like Derek but bro your smoking

[@claudinhovas]

I will. They’ll end up looking like “factree” clothing

[@mikeanderson2747]

So true, roadkill is a joke

[@user-em4xj1lc7p]

nice to see real people out there doing good for others . And great to see you include your family and teach your kids life skills fantastic you are worth supporting

[@johnkaiser2549]

Well done - thoroughly enjoyed this video! Love all your old vehicles! Maybe some day you'll give an update on the older models! Thank you for the entertainment!

[@psygn0sis]

Rebuild the motor!! I'd love to see that.

[@ViceGripGarage]

that would be interesting for a guy

[@thelastphoenix6398]

Third here, would be amazing to see that kinda of video

[@rogermarshall8991]

Not very many folks have seen inside a 1st or 2nd Gen half circle gas burner. They do differ from the newer V-8's Thing is, GMC truck engines were using the HEMI head before MOPAR coined the name. Look @ the GMC 302 up to the 503 inline 6 cylinder heads.

[@rayfinckle6368]

Definitely rebuild it

[@chrismartin6544]

Yes please please rebuild that beautiful piece of Mini Hemi ness that would be amazing.

[@Gkitchens1]

I finally lost it and had to pause to laugh when you said “dodge takes a special oil wrench, it looks like one of these” and held up the damn vise grips 😂😂😂

[@LegendStormcrow]

I sure like him, but hes hard on the equipment. He should hear that song.

[@yeahitskimmel]

@@LegendStormcrow I'm guessing most of that is entertainment and there's a socket somewhere behind the scenes

[@michaeltrubiano4112]

I'm really digging the common sense and tight budget approach to having fun with these cars.....keep up the good work.

[@thomasdagley4433]

So cool, when I was a kid my dad had a 53 New Yorker with the 331 hemi. Seeing that piece of history drive down the road brought back a lot of childhood memories.

[@dylanyates6331]

Tech tip: put your Lucas in the oil container, then cut off the top of the lucas bottle to use as a funnel

[@catzdollz9810]

well I'll be DIPPED!

[@brentharrison4970]

I LOVE WHEN YOU FIX ONE AND DRIVE IT HOME , I ENJOYED VERY MUCH

[@gabechiplin8140]

Just watching this again after a few years. One of my favourite gets of yours. Glad to catch a glimpse of it in the background now and then.

[@nickho7113]

Thank you for these awesome shows. As always educational, funny and full of nostalgia!

[@jasongray7198]

" I think I'm getting pretty tired, cause I'm starting to think about safety.." hahahahah it was so funnyy

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

The radio may work if you let the tubes warm up :)

[@ViceGripGarage]

yeah I might have to give on that a try

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

@@ViceGripGarage I learned that on the rambler I was posting on my channel a couple of weeks ago good luck man love your videos

[@darrenkastl8160]

Well the way I hear it.......that's some good factree advice right there.... ! Lol! I'm so sorry!

[@BluesBoy-ij2rb]

I remember buying a 1953 Chevy 89,000 orig miles..(10 yrs ago $1700).. everything original... everything worked except the radio ,so I thought.....as I was sitting there all of a sudden I started hearing music , not realizing the radio had tubes ,now everything was working.........lol

[@erikj.2066]

Let the tubes warm up, and listen for the slight hum of the radio "vibrator" making the plate voltage for the tubes.

[@williampeacock9473]

I LOVE to watch your videos they bring back great memories of times gone by. Keep up the great job.

[@danvannette]

Really cool car!! I came home from the hospital in a '53 Belvedere. This reminds me a lot of that car. Dad still has it but I think it is far to rotted to restore. Something like yours Derrek is what I would love to buy some day and drive my family around in. Great find!!

[@busterv333]

Restore that beauty and bring her back to her former glory she once had

[@gtb81.]

as good at is it now, she deserves it, i'd say make her good enough to be a daily

[@Peter-G.]

"Quiet down and listen a little bit, turn your TV up" Lol, I love this guy!

[@ViceGripGarage]

😎😎👍

[@dougshinn8982]

Man, I have been watching your channel for a while and realized I forgot to subscribe. I’m sitting in the hospital recovering for the Rona and your videos have kept me entertained! Thanks for what you do man👍

[@LifeisGood762]

The under floor master cylinder is different but I kinda like it. You can bleed the brakes by yourself and if you think about it the location right next to the pedal makes sense.

[@johnmichaelbenson9060]

Awww man! A guy gets A fresh vidjeeeo on Thanksgiving! Extra thankful...

[@ViceGripGarage]

😂👊😎

[@davidcrouch3226]

Heck, I'm Canadian and I'm still thankful.

[@LegendStormcrow]

Noice!

[@larryiscool1257]

You gotta keep this car, it’s a beauty

[@ericcriteser4001]

I really dig your content. I love seeing old things, especially old cars brought out and used. I also love how you've done a variety of decades worth of cars. Gotta admit, the Model A episode was my favorite, even though it's not my favorite type of car. I'd like to see you dig out an MG of any type from any year and get it to go home - thinking of my sweet little '77 MGB roadster. If you do, keep in mind, its all about their unibodies, so choose super-carefully! The engines are candy in your hands. Maybe that's why it would be boring? Thanks for doing what you do.

[@peterlobb6456]

I'm not in a good place right now and knew that an original style VGG revive and drive video would cheer me up 😊 thanks Derek.

[@k8zhd]

I love it! This was the car my dad got when I was 6 years old - a 4-door Dodge Royal V8. Ours was red and cream. We were all mightily impressed by its power compared to our '51 Dodge. It's amazing to see one in such excellent original condition. Definitely a great candidate for restoration.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Awesome history!

[@DavidSmith-sb2ix]

When I was a kid one of my friend's aunt who lived up the street had a 54 Dodge that same red and cream color. It was a V8 but I'm not sure if it was a hemi. I loved it but my friend didn't. He liked Ford products. My grandfather had a 49 Dodge flathead six with semiautomatic transmission that I got after he died.. Two very different cars.

[@sgailk59]

Times are hard but there is still laughter in the world! Thank you so much for your great humor and adding fun to so many people's lives!

[@frankmiller7960]

Love it, my grandparents had a 1950 Plymouth and I remember that master cylinder under the driver well as I helped grandpa bleed the brakes a few times and he always made sure the hand brake/ emergency brake worked well due to the hydraulic system issues. I say it's a keeper for car shows etc. since it is an old Hemi!

[@sarahseaweed2514]

I’m in love with this car, this will go on my bucket list to own. Love your videos! 😁

[@79tazman]

I'm a big Mopar fan and would love to own that car or a car like it and have it for a weekend cruiser

[@joshuastollings6492]

Absolutely love you!!!! Best part of our day is when my son and myself are fiddling around In The garage with your videos blaring on the big screen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, you’ve helped me find a way to connect with my baby boy !!!

[@ViceGripGarage]

This is just down right amazing. Thank you both! Happy holidays!

[@LegendStormcrow]

Taste of my childhood in these movies.

[@kevintucker3354]

Awesome!

[@bethavery3032]

I think it's a keeper. Fix up her body to it's former glory Already looks in top condition for it's age.

[@vayabroder729]

And all complete!

[@mikeguthrie5432]

Loved this video! My kinda mechanic. No pretense, just honest to goodness stuff. Keep up the good work my friend. I hope the old Dodge finds a good home.

[@kennethlippertshauser3376]

He's the most informative and funniest thing I've seen in a long time Long Live vice grip garage I got to get me a couple of them shirts and support the channel that would be the right thing to do

[@tonny.c]

You gotta love the fuel hose with "Not For Fuel" printed on

[@ViceGripGarage]

someone did the right thing

[@sobania6095]

"not for fuel[filter]injection systems"

[@born_again_torinos]

Loved, loved, loved this episode. This is why I subscribe to this channel.

[@ViceGripGarage]

thank you appreciate it much

[@gregrhein1632]

I'm looking back at some of your historical items and just noticed at 11:08 the fuel hose says - "Not for Fuel" ! 😁 I really love your attitude when you're resurrecting these ol' girls. You make this process educational and entertaining. Whereas when I do it I tend to invent and use WAAaayy to many words that shouldn't be shared in a family setting. You are an inspiration. Thanks!

[@MattMonk]

I love all the content on this channel, but these longform road trip videos are my absolute favourite.

[@smeltroyjenkins]

first time i have ever seen you gently set down a air filter, are you ok?!

[@ddd228]

@@aliceshaw8265 ...YUP.

[@ViceGripGarage]

full of oil haha

[@andrewavvenire116]

LMAO I was thinking the same thing. Second thought was a feller must really be impressed with this unit to not be throwing part numbers all over the place by now😂🤣

[@waden404]

Was wondering the same thing as well.

[@JUNIORK1974]

This car MUST be special!!

[@kowboykalebb]

I'm absolutely in love with that car holy moly

[@jameshennings8090]

She sure is a beaut

[@kowboykalebb]

@@jameshennings8090 absolutely brother

[@kowboykalebb]

@Simple Simplicity 101 I really hope he keeps her around. She's too pretty to let go

[@Schumanized]

That sound of the door closing❤️. So satisfying!!!

[@Craigsand6thLeslies]

😊

[@georgegarton8736]

Fantastic adventure, love the old solid cars, built to last. Do another video on this rig please.

[@luvsthestarz66]

Belt cracked means keep her above 4000 rpms at all times. I lost it. Had tears rolling!!!

[@keithcallahan597]

“Dodge take a special wrench for the oil pan (pick up vice grips) looks like one of these” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gregkingsley3309]

I really enjoy the faith demonstration with the road trip in the US. Whatever happens, it’s content. Thanks for the entertainment!

[@jerrycraig6522]

It's fun to go back and watch some of these older VGG episodes, lots of fun!!!

[@u.p.tinkering]

Those dashes of that era were gorgeous at night.

[@floorpizza8074]

Totally agree. I paused the video and just stared at it. Beautiful.

[@NitroReviewsMN]

Wow, I love how those dash light look... pretty cool old stuff!

[@ViceGripGarage]

look awesome at night!

[@estherhaveland38]

the gaugecluster is identical to my volvo pv 444 from 56 , they are made to last forever also , however this dogde is amazing gotta love the early to mid fifties stuff just perfect before, the fin war started

[@Mercury6_]

Your voice, chill vibe, and expertise equal instant sub

[@WiscCheeseSlinger]

This is, by far, one of the best channels on KZbin. I enjoy watching your earlier videos from when you still lived up North. I almost forgot how pretty it is up there. Grew up in Hammond, Wisconsin (exit 16 off of I94). Been living in Texas, oh, going on 8-9 years now. Makes a guy miss the Midwest. And then I remember snow days don’t apply to adults and then I’m reminded of why I lived here in the first place. It’s nice to see someone from the Great White North making quality content! Keep up the good work Derek!

[@Johnnywhamo]

".....wipers, horn...probably gonna have to drive this to work tomorrow" LOL

[@kookiecrumble7970]

“Blacker than Madonna’s purse”... lol 😂

[@Z-Ack]

And has had just as many condoms go through it as the back seat of that car has.. close to the same age also.. whod a thunk..

[@preciousmemories6890]

Loved the lighted dashboard view! Beautiful!!!

[@JamesSterling]

That old girl is solid. That chrome is amazing. Fix the rust and get it running right and it's a keeper

[@theworldsrandom9858]

Honestly i think you should keep this one she's a classic

[@brandonshere3]

I went over my 56 plymouth in oregon, tuned up a couple things and drover her over 8 hours home to california. car had been sitting for over 12 years, with some new tires, battery, and love made it all the way back

[@jakeblake231]

Glad you at least had the sense not to drive that thing too fast. ;-) Runs amazing well for not having run for years. Thanks for sharing. Subscribed.

[@rancidschannel3206]

Real nice job. Looks great. Dash lights look excellent.Nice old ride

[@chrismartin6544]

Oh man that Mini Hemi sounded amazing Red Ram !!!!!!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see you rebuild this beautiful machine. Seriously brother if you can swing it a rebuild on this wonderful piece of history would be incredible.

[@ViceGripGarage]

thanks Chris - we'll see

[@allenlarabie8854]

Totally agree.. that would be sweet 🙂👍👍

[@jnstonbely5215]

DEREK, you’re doing a great and loyal (yes) job rescuing these lovely cars ! You’re a new American Champion. 🇺🇸

[@dearboy05]

Why did you put a "(yes)" after loyal?

[@marcoboet4971]

fully agree with you. 👍🇿🇦

[@rickthrelkeld9694]

Good job on that Dodge you sure make this show fun to watch with your comical parts I love and enjoy watching this show

[@chrisbowman4487]

Found vice grip two weeks ago it’s so addictive I’m ploughing though it all from way back ‘ these beautiful old cars need a second chance’ the man is a god in my book

[@mtasux02]

You're either the craziest or luckiest summbitch I've ever seen. Driving that car so many miles after it sat for so long. Loved watching, you have a new fan my friend.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Skosh of both i suppose 🤣😜... thanks for subscribing!

[@tomwright2073]

I think you should keep it, add dual exhaust and a 4 barrel and drive that big ole beast!

[@clarenceclark1941]

real lucky to find one with nice glass and chrome very expensive to restore or replace thumbs-up

[@MrHonist1]

you know those time capsules pll berry for fun,,,, you drive them home 20/30 years later.... loving it

[@toddavis8603]

Glad you used vise grips on that plug, Derrek!

[@kenreeve32]

"That's waaaaayyy too much...perfect!"

[@ViceGripGarage]

🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@ddd228]

@@ViceGripGarage Fix on the brakes and look for a vacuum leak or carbonator issues,Polish the dents and FLIP IT. www.allcollectorcars.com/classic-cars-for-sale/dodge/1954/

[@williamsanders468]

I’ve always wanted to see a Red Ram make power and do actual good burnouts

[@ViceGripGarage]

talk about a challenge haha

[@kimchipig]

@@ViceGripGarage It would be easy. Just look at that intake manifold. A cam and a four barrel using a stock intake would make that 170 hp well over 200, which is all the Powerflite can handle.

[@williamsanders468]

Len Peters well he will need to take that trans out anyway, there is no way in hell I would ever trust that parking brake

[@kimchipig]

@@williamsanders468 an interesting story. My uncle and a 1957 Dodge with Powerflite. The parking brake was rusty within a year, so he always had to park against curbs, tree, etc.

[@ProlificInvention]

Keep that car, she's a peach. I laughed hard when you started shouting at that truck riding your ass, a genuine extended laugh. Good video man, as always.

[@JamesGalaxy41]

I love seeing old cars running again keep them video coming

[@kennethgouge131]

Just wanted to say "Thank You" you have kept my spirits up while struggling to get our only car up and running over the last 8 months. Keep being you, brother.

[@LLthereistome2024]

Older vehicles were ment to run forever, as long as theres people like you with the knowledge. I love watching you make these these beauties run again.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Naw...those older vehicleswere charming, for sure...but ask any old person how long the engines/teransmissions lasted in cars from that era, and they willtell you that by 100,000 miles, the cars were just worn out. But they were indeed easy to work on, and revive.

[@Jv19979]

​@@curbozerboomer1773 because the oil wasn't as good and they used iron rings. Also the air filters wasn't that good. Rebuild a older engine and use moly rings they will last long time.

[@communistwoman]

What an awesome car. 37:08 Stole my heart, that dash is GORGEOUS!

[@mobygodfrey4936]

This is an absolute peach of a ride the old school hemi is a great bonus I'd love it even with a flathead 6 or a poly

[@Hypo327]

I'm old enough to remember when one of my friend's parents bought one of these new, and we all went to his house to look under the hood. My dad was an auto body and paint shop owner/operator, and picked up a brand new '54 Ford with the first overhead valve 272 V8, he picked up for the totaled insurance cost, which wasn't much. A little body and paint and it was just like new.