Junkyard 1957 Chevy First Start in 39 years - Vice Grip Garage EP13

[@mr.iowegian]

Watching this for the eleventy-seventh time. This is a masterpiece. You deserve your own cable show. I like how you got the kids in there banging away. Thanks man, we Midwest guys have the answers I think. Well, I don't but you...do...

[@ViceGripGarage]

thank you sir - really appreciate that!

[@mr.iowegian]

@jackson meads Just an expression brother...

[@MegaBaker123]

Right!! 😎

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

I don’t know how you have the energy working on so many of these cars I know you work a million times harder on these things when the camera is off and the planing and recording and editing I would be too overwhelmed lol you are a true American creative and inspiring great work ethics with a great sense of humor one of favorite channels i found your 80s camaro you fixed up I have a 1984 berlinetta 305 very nice shape just needs a good 100 dollar paint job

[@cody41895]

@@toomanyhobbies2011 and now he has a TV show that was actually good.

[@jamesgarvey8402]

Look at you young skinny buck! Great videos even back then.

[@go_rizzo_grow]

It's funny to see how the Derek-isms have evolved throughout the years.

[@jrkbgk1111]

I was just thinking the same thing 😂 also he looks like a baby here for some reason 😂

[@B33rsauce]

@@jrkbgk1111 a fella's beard hadn't grown in give him a break lol

[@jrkbgk1111]

@@B33rsauce I know lol, it's just crazy to see him so young looking lol

[@johnathancolegrove1308]

Not being mean but it's definitely because of the bit of weight a guy put on

[@matthewfenton8775]

@@johnathancolegrove1308 agreed. But he’s more relatable when he’s like he is now. For me anyway lol. I used to be skinny then the dad bod came in prematurely lol

[@justinolsen9284]

You have certainly come a long way from wrenching on these in your home garage. Very humble beginnings, you deserve all the success you now have good sir!

[@josephdeffendoll3056]

I worked with my dad on cars and trucks. We always had fun. Great memories for your boys. You're a good dad.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Joseph, really appreciate that! Hope to keep the culture alive!

[@erichite4871]

Yep I was gonna say the same thing. Many fond memories of wrenching on a 1979 Triumph TR7 and a 1963 Dodge with my dad. I'm only 22 so its good to see some kids even younger getting exposed to these awesome machines.

[@benjwigg]

Was about to say how nice it is to see a father working on something with his boys, but here it is pinned :)

[@deonmackey740]

hey brother love your content man, love how you include your family in the lifestyle to, because of your show, you've inspired an island boy to love the car hobby even more, much love brother!!! #i'llbedipt

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Beautiful!👏

[@jeffreykurth2703]

I finally caught the 57 Chevrolet build for the burn out in the intros! Look how far a guy has come. Home garage, to shop, and now multiple lifts in a different state. What a natural talent.

[@redwinstead7873]

Me too I have been trying to find this video ❤❤❤❤❤

[@unstablebobgable]

Derek is what makes America great!

[@mWaffen]

As a Grandfather, I say: Great to have the kids right by your side!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Trying to keep the culture alive!

[@Ray-gw4ll]

Iam a grandpa too, write now me and my 2 sons are working on restoring a 1972 Chevy El Camino and we also include my granddaughters, LOTS OF FUN.

[@speedybuggy1677]

You are the best working on old school American made car and truck looks great 👍👍👍👍👍 I give you five star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love to see your videos they're great 👍👍👍👍👍

[@denjhill]

Watching this in Dec 2020 about a year from when it debuted. Wow, have your video production skills improved. And, clearly in that time you have also created your own unique video personality which is obviously a hit.

[@idokerpel5840]

A good man has found his place by the grace of God. And the Vise Grip Garage has obviously been good to him and his family. And we're grateful.

[@markmccabe934]

It's great watching the munchkins chipping in... Wow they're young!

[@chriskibler7998]

I much prefer the long videos that I watched in the past. I learned a thing a thing or twelve. The humor was a welcome addition to the auto videos I've seen in the past

[@3653-w2s]

Got you real good helpers there nothing better than to get them involved

[@ViceGripGarage]

They do pretty dang good!

[@gertraba4484]

@@ViceGripGarage start em out young and later in life they ap-preciate the efforts of their hard work

[@shartne]

@@gertraba4484 Yeah I have a lot of great memories of my dad working on cars with me in the garage.

[@louishall5521]

Warms my heart ❤️!

[@konnorchupp3885]

This randomly showed up in my recommended, and I’m here for it. Been here for years but never saw this early one!

[@MrBillsfishin]

Found your channel a couple of days ago and now on a mission to find and watch all of your videos. You are a blast to watch. A ton of fun. Extremely knowledgeable and the ultimate smartass a great combination that doesn't take yourself way to seriously, a wonderfully refreshing series. Thank you.

[@ViceGripGarage]

thank you Bill happy you found the channel

[@timtanner2653]

Bill elrod. I just found this guy and i been watching all his videos too and love the people that comment and the fact that he spends time with wife and kids as a family hobby. Way to go Derrick. Keep it going. One day i would like to send you a car to work on. It would be donating to your kids to do them selves.

[@mobes329]

I found VGG as a you tube recommended video since I am a car guy. The first episode I seen was Rocky the 69 Chevelle. 😀

[@On_E_Garage]

I am sure it was the 119 paint job I first saw, then it was pulling the old f100 out of the field, the first f100, then I went on to watch the Lesabre revival, brown sugar and then the Betty White revival

[@MrBillsfishin]

@@On_E_Garage weird that it has been over 5 years now. Wow. Thx for all the great content Derek and family.

[@digdugbingo]

Derek, you're a good man for teaching you're kids how to work on Cars

[@moldingpro7208]

You are an awesome dad.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@maryormond7831]

I’ve been following you so long, I’m watching the series as a rerun 😂

[@user-tf5ev7gj8g]

i love that you get your kids to help you work on your projects. not only will it teach them mechanics, you're bonding as a family. it's something you'll all remember forever. it makes me happy to see stuff like that. i love this channel, man.

[@joeleininger1617]

Watched this for the 8th..nope 20th time, love how Derek and this channel has evolved🤘🇱🇷

[@puppycat65481]

Your son's gonna be an awesome mechanic when he grows up because of awesome fathering.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Appreciate that!

[@rina5221]

As someone who has no experience with even maintaining let alone fixing or customizing cars but loves everything about this, you are an inspiration. It's always easy to watch some high budgest stuff and be like "wow, they threw a demon engine into a miata" but watching you literally resurrect cars that haven't been running for like two of my lifetimes is the best car mechanic content I could ever ask for.

[@opera93]

Thanks, interestingly, I am about the same: esp. now: Downsized TOTALLY,relocated to,HELENA Valley, MT, : and 74 Th Birthday coming soon…….But, learning *& ideas here with VICEGRIP….,!

[@miztatone918]

I like how you leave the soul of an old car intact. Sometimes it doesn't have to be perfect. The character and history are what makes em beautiful I think. Good job bud 👌

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you, appreciate it

[@MegaBaker123]

This is what I was attempting to say in my comment, well put...

[@miztatone918]

@@MegaBaker123 thank you .

[@alexandercardoso8216]

57 Chevy is one of my favorites

[@jerrycraig6522]

Just watched again for the 5th or 6th time, that engine looks really good, and seeing how far you've come from the 57 to "independence" is great, congratulations Derek you deserve it all, very entertaining AND informative channel, so glad I stumbled on your amazing family, MERICA!!!

[@larrypaulsr.5346]

Nice to see your early videosKooll.

[@rrmorris67]

I envy that kid. He is growing up with great experiences, memories and knowledge

[@somebodywatchin]

I love this car! Congrats on the revival altho she’s gone. Had hoped to see more of her.

[@natevanlandingham1945]

Wow the channel sure has changed. I like the comedic tone that you use today. More enthusiastic, and way more jokes. These are good too.

[@floppyseizure8615]

I noticed that too. He was a lot skinnier too!

[@timothymercer3526]

Booootiful I will take two ! Way to go getting the kids to help when the car eventually ends up in the scrap heap you will still have the priceless memories of wrenching with your kids and believe me they won't forget it either. My pops and I used to wrench on whatever model Catalina he happened to own and he taught me more in the shade of that weeping willow tree he parked under than I ever learned in school. You are a uncommonly wise and very Blessed person. As my Dad would say ya got lots of Asphalt and blister sense. Keep making videos!

[@Træfisk]

20$ say someone picked all the front trim off for a 2 door, glad to see someone saving a 4 door!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Quite possibly! Thanks for watching.

[@lobmin]

A wise man once said....If you're counting doors, you're not a real car guy.

[@dangatto8666]

My experience is that a two door is about a 5" longer in width that than the 4 door width. Just gave them more room to climb in the back seat.

[@rs2mike]

Fun to go back and watch then old episodes and see how the channel has evolved. Kids look so young😂. You have definitely gotten more comfortable over the years working in front of a camera. Lifetime follower!

[@charlesmiller7139]

I don't remember how i stumbled across your channel, but the way you approach things is just great. Love that you rescued my dream car and breathed life back into it. As we all know, they don't make em like that anymore. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@ViceGripGarage]

thanks you Charles!

[@matthewculver9667]

You’ve come a long way Derek. Thank you for the entertainment.

[@mcfuller5020]

I wish more parents would teach their children invaluable skills, simple adda boy to you sir.

[@duncanscott8368]

This is the best site I've seen on youtube for starting old cars rather than replace and install with new parts you dont disturb the old parts and get it running!Hats off to you!

[@Grumpy1001]

Love what you do and it’s great to see you involving your kids and passing on your knowledge.

[@danielleech1988]

I have to come back to watch this one every once in a while, you've come a long way but this episode has something special.

[@andrewbartleman9169]

Funny seeing how much you have changed in 1 year. You sound completely different now lol

[@HandTightGarage]

No kidding. Dad bod activated.

[@SylasG]

He's developed an on screen character and nothing wrong with that.

[@nathanielbarbeau4821]

I have officially seen all of the videos involved in the intro.

[@michaelhonold694]

Best quote ever: "After about 15 minutes and a sledgehammer, NOW they are."

[@ViceGripGarage]

factromizing - custom fit!

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

I laughed myself sick when he said that.

[@stevejenkins9984]

Great to see where u come from brother and u getting the family involved! That's where I wanna be soon and it gives me ambitions for the big iron garage saving classic rides! God bless!

[@huntsman5226]

Glad you are keeping it like it is it's a lot more fun that way

[@ViceGripGarage]

Gotta like the factory/sleeper look!

[@mikewalker68]

Caught your series on Netflix so I'm back engineering and rebuilding my knowledge....ssst sst... so i found you here based on the mention in one of the Netflix episodes. thanks for making these. Great sense of humour, amazing work all round. Watching in the UK. 😊

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Amazing to see how much your videos have advanced and how much your humor has grown since the beginning great work Derek 💪doing amazing work @ViceGripGarage

[@swissarmychainsawadams9541]

When I was that boys age, I was bitten by the 57 chevy bug. So, 40 years later I can tell you that color is called "Canyon Coral" with a "India Ivory" top. And yes, it was all about bonding with my Dad, and something I do with my 10 year old today! Good on you, and thanks for the videos!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you sir, great to see other 57 fans out there

[@williamadams4044]

My stepdad owned a 57 Chevy Bel Air 4 door when he married my mom. He had 1 son, she had 1 son and 2 girls, they had 1 son. With five of his, mine, and ours combined the much beloved root beer colored 57 Chevy was replaced with a humongous station wagon that had a rear facing back seat that folded down flat, and had a rear gate that you could raise and lower the window. With three row seating, the car was big enough to have its own zipcode, plus faux woodburl paneling to make it look classy. Wouldn't you know it, but that is the vehicle I learned to drive a car in during the mid 70's. It was white, so we called it the great white buffalo. I bought a 69 Impala 2 door coupe with the 396 big block motor, turbo 400 automatic transmission, and a positrac rear end. A pale green with a white vinyl top. What was the official factory name for that root beer colored paint? Or the pale green paint for my Impala? It had some fading of the paint so I am guessing. I loved that car. Thanks for any info you can provide.

[@swissarmychainsaw]

@@williamadams4044 Sierra Gold. www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=sierra+gold+57+chevy

[@SpyderGarage]

Just catching up on all your episodes. Loved this one particularly because you had your sons helping you in the garage. That's pretty near and dear to my heart. Good job, Dad!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you sir! Thanks for watching 👊

[@jlc928]

Love to see the boys involved!

[@Texas-Chris]

It was really cool to see your boys working with you on this one Derek!! Love Vice Grip Garage!!

[@noahdupont8440]

Today we have plastic,fiberglass cars, be proud cuz you just restored a true to its core AUTOMOBILE.NICE!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Noah, appreciate it

[@bigdaddydellnunya5830]

Hey man I really dig you are doing this with your boy the positive affects in his life from time spent doing stuff is immeasurable wish my dad was around to do shit like this maybe I wouldn't have turned into a fellon lol

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks- tryin my part to keep the culture alive

[@hargusgarage1308]

Same

[@leepederson5254]

Ahhhhh a gooder.

[@patalexander3702]

Over the last couple months I have been thinking , who does your voice sound like at different times. In this video I finally heard the voice on several occasions when you were talking. I noticed it when you were more serious and talking slowly! You sound like Clint Eastwood at certain times! Has anyone every told you that! I enjoy and learn much when I watch your videos here,! Thank you for posting your creativity with your mechanical abilities on these vehicles! It’s a joy to hear and watch you take a dead car and bring it back to life!

[@JonathanO711]

Awesone father and son time

[@ViceGripGarage]

Best time spent! We're picking up a 64 C10 tomorrow.

[@almonjacob3496]

Derek, lots of things go right in your life, you have a beautiful wife and three great kids, everything else is just noise.

[@johndengler4595]

Nice wheels and exhaust!! Glad you are teaching the young one!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you! Thank you for watching appreciate the support. Please subscribe and share if you can find the time!

[@StapleCactus]

I've got my dad's 57 which is in pretty much the exact same state as this one that we haven't had the time to work on since he passed 20 years ago (oh wow... 20 years...). We also have a 57 station wagon with the same salmon pink factory paint my dad bought for parts that we've decided needs to be saved as well. So we bought a third 57 for parts and it's been sitting with the others. So nice to see you working on this.

[@kanadianbacon7733]

>Luv the green toboggan used fer yer 'cheque~list', Lol!

[@fredbowles4721]

Been binge watching a fella... and a guy can't get enough. Thanks Derek for preserving history like you do. An American appreciates it.

[@Adamdub612]

Holy piss i like that car!!! A lil dirty but runs better then 75% of the cars on the road this exact min. Thanks 4 this video

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Adam 🤣🔥🤟

[@arkyandy9612]

A fella knows just about everything on them older cars and trucks. Love the no bs approach

[@bradd528]

Feel like we need to start a go fund me page so a guy can get himself a car lift 3000 in that there shop!

[@ViceGripGarage]

😍

[@HS0ZBG]

Gail & I are regular viewers of Vice Grip Garage. We are sixty I nine years old and like your family friendly descriptions.

[@TVMii]

Way to go boys!

[@mcintirefamily]

😲😲😲😲I have been watching your present videos for about 6 months and decided to binge watch starting with your first video and can’t believe how different you looked then and how you’ve progressed over the years. I’m mind blown lol You and your family are awesome. Keep on keepin on my friend. God Bless

[@acb6256]

"After about 15 minutes and a sledgehammer, now they are. I mean, they fit like factory" Do you stand in for Clint Eastwood in your spare time? Love the vids.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Haha...!!! Thanks for watching Andrew!!

[@kevinvremanconstruction5845]

Must be cool to go back through this footage and see how much your kids have grown. Great video, Derek and Jessica! From a Canadadian.

[@shitbox7413]

Love it! 👍🏻

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watching- hit up the playlist👌

[@joshsummers8606]

@@ViceGripGarage the car that you have is a 1957 Chevrolet 210 not a Bel Air you can tell by the trim on the outside of the car.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Correct! No inserts or gold emblems. Learned a little more after this was filmed🤘 This is why I do this, a lot of fun and education!

[@Dave1979z]

Damn that budget build engine rocks! Hellyeah man! I just did my first build, 350 bored 040 over, Crane blue racer cam, Speed pro flat top pistons, 193 "vortex heads, Hooker competition headers, edelbrock performer intake, Holley 670 carb, Accel HEI distributor, wires, and plugs. Firing it up this week on the ground, got a 350 turbo trans to go with it, and putting it in an 82 Trans Am I picked up with a blown engine and trans.

[@ivorwm2291]

It was originally a 6 cylinder. It doesn't have the "v" on the hood or trunk. I learned from my father. I had a 1956 210 4 door. My dad taught me how to repair everything. Carbs are still a mystery. LOL

[@ViceGripGarage]

Carbs can sure be a little tricky! Thanks for watching!

[@graymodeler]

The 6 had the radiator in front of the support since it was longer. We had to move mine to the rear with a couple of straps since it overheated. The original front motor mounts had to be shifted back to the rear holes for a v8. Also, the bell housing was different for a 6 to v8 swap.

[@jesseparkhurst3037]

I like seeing junk come to life. Not every car has to be a show car to be fun. Its awesome seeing your kids working with their hands to make something cool, and not playing on a phone. Keep it up.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Jesse

[@tomperkins5657]

"-6000º out..." I coulda sworn I saw ice in your liquid refreshment.

[@ViceGripGarage]

hah, yup pritty dang near it

[@robertharrier3622]

Can’t believe you found that in a yard

[@hammerandsawcustoms]

Awesome Neighbor, my dad had a old rusty white and root beer colored 57 Chevy with a pic of me chewing on a greasy wheel bearing as a baby, so lots of good memories came back watching you and your boy work on this. Thanks!!!

[@jamesbond9873]

-6000 boy I thought living in Canada was cold.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Haha.. 🤣🤘

[@dalenielsen7054]

Turkey Man that’s Fahrenheit so NOT that bad. 😂👌

[@kennethstephens8046]

Dale Nielsen but -6000 Fahrenheit is colder than -6000 C

[@mikemorrison281]

I’d love to see a 457 pick up truck with the 292 flat head and the sides that I had more when I was in high school that my dad bought me and a tour of the rear ended rear end up in it I never got it fixed some of the biggest regrets in my life my dad‘s gone down and I can’t drive anymore I can’t see to drive anymore if you’ve got a whole 57 Ford pick up I love to see you bring it back to life at least hear it appreciate all your videos the humor and your knowledge base of allNo cars and trucks it’s a real pleasure to watch you work and listen to all the dad jokes thanks for all you do your kids are great by the way

[@earlinggarrison2526]

90,000 views w/ 30,000 subscribers.

[@MegaBaker123]

That is way too cool.. I like that you left it looking rough an rugged looking as you said that's what you love and wanted...

[@kinzieconrad105]

Got spare instrument clusters if you need .

[@dasjuggernaut1]

good to see the priorities are in order, burn outs and then seats and seat belts

[@martytruelove5026]

Those two little men you have helping you would make you the luckiest man on the internet.

[@ViceGripGarage]

They're what I work my ass off for - hopefully they'll remember all this!

[@tomcole6981]

Like a lot of others, I think it's great you teach your children about wrenching on vehicles and that you get the whole family involved. You're a knowledgeable and funny guy. Love watching VGG. Keep up the great work and a big hello from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[@allanperryman388]

Great work! Just awesome to see the family working together.

[@byker4lyfe1]

That car looks and sounds so good great vid Derek

[@henrymorin3684]

most unique and skilled mechanic ...fing love vgg .....t.v. show worthy ...give this guy a show..

[@noahcalder7566]

Awesome you have the kids involved a bit! I couldn’t get enough of this shit when I was younger!

[@ViceGripGarage]

They enjoy it. Thanks for watching Noah!

[@707Jeep]

you inspire this old north dakota boy Derek. you remind of the old guys out on the farm. Thanks

[@jamesdaltrey2878]

A Guy took a sledgehammer and now she fits like Factory !! ; - )))) Derek i thought id go back in time on this one to see you on your earlier videos ! Well sure was an eyeopener i can say...what a great guy, mechanic and Dad ! You make a lot of people very happy in these weird and dark days we have found ourselves in ! Your Great success due to your very laid back diligence and expertise is an inspiration to me ! Wish i could find and Old Beautiful but Rusty lady to work on....but they just dont build them like that around my parts !! Happy New Year to you and your Lovely family ! Cheers Sir ))

[@robertvien5693]

Dude since March 15 2020, when I started watching, you've become my benchpost for time.... in general. I look forward to every Derek...(Friday) I gotta remember I get all my teeth pulled 3 days after VVG..... Monday. Wish me luck.

[@taylorthomas6489]

FYI if you ever do another tri 5. You can use a trans crossmember from a camero. They fit nicely between the frame rails. And a couple of short pieces of angleiron cut to length and drilled to bolt the member to and weld them to the frame. And it gives you the divets to run your exhaust under. I did this on my 55 . I had a crossmember laying around, and saved some bucks. The paper kind not the deer kind. Love your vids. Keep up the good work.

[@SnEaKeRSkEr]

Love that you have your kids helping you. I have two boys myself we have a small block 350 we are building while we try to find a cheap cool car to throw it in. Your small block build video was very helpful. My oldest son is 12 and if he hangs in there thru the build the car goes to him when he is old enough to drive as long as he is keeping good grades. It's super important to involve your children in things like this to many parents letting KZbin raise their kids and then wonder why things don't turn out well for them. Thanks again man 👊👍.

[@antoniobibik207]

I’m restoring a 57 Chevy 2dr hardtop bel air with my father my dad has owned 17 of them over the years beautiful cars there’s no other feeling in the world driving one

[@lorettamulkey7508]

You've came a long ways since this.

[@Jdelatore87]

Going back and watching the oldies. Pretty good for a guy. You've came along way and you've really put the shine on your character. Keep it up man love it. 🤘🇺🇸🦅 Independence here we come.

[@williammcguire3rd]

She's a beauty. Send her my way. Lol. 57 Belair is my dream car!!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Great cars! Tons of character

[@bryonensminger7462]

Even if it don't run it looks good

[@michaellucht6351]

Something that goes right in your life, two healthy sons and a beautiful wife. Plus you do what your passion is. God Bless, he gives you what you need not what you want.

[@danmcelroy6584]

I wish I had the dough to do this. Or to help someone who does.. It's been my dream all my life. And I turned many a wrench and still do my own work on my vehicles! God bless ya man! Nice ride!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Dan! Keep on wrenching! Thanks for watching!

[@johnnysapper]

55-57 chevys are my dream cars. Nice work as always!!

[@walterf6993]

You inspired me to go out in the garage and try to replace the front gear-box seal on my 1983 Troy-Bilt garden tiller. Thank you for the fun videos. When I need to get away I watch your travels through the country trying to get home. Reminds me when I used to just go for a drive, for a few days BM (before marriage).

[@corydriver7634]

I come back here ever so often to rewatch, it’s just flat awesome to see how far this channel has come in the past year. Sneaking up on 1/2 million subs, that’s cool. All the best.