ABANDONED In Storage For 22 Years - Rare Turbo Buick! Will it RUN AND DRIVE Home 750 Miles?

[@TimHaunFishing]

If there was ever a vehicle you went full restoration mode on, please let it be this one!

[@atheplummer]

Or, just sell it to me... and I'll do it myself. This one is a true gem.

[@ZoomyZoom77]

thing is a rust bucket

[@BIGBLUEk10]

@@ZoomyZoom77hardly a rust bucket, it’s just some scaling underneath.

[@brandoncomer6492]

@@ZoomyZoom77 mostly surface rust. Knock it down with a wire wheel w/ some patch welding here and there, she looks solid enough

[@adamyoder6024]

@@atheplummerDerek would probably be willing to sell it to a fan

[@mozzaplaysgames7897]

Dont usually comment on much but ive got to agree with a lot of people here This has to be one of the cars you restore, do the frame, do everything it needs, it deserves to exist another 50 years preserved mostly the way it is now

[@davidryan3923]

Right, the way it was built to be.

[@romper4444]

Frame? Ahhhhhh it's fine!

[@madhatter5331]

This is a diamond in the rough.She wants to be reborn again.

[@indio2flechas886]

Reframe

[@gerardocabrera3787]

Your so right it a must save😊😊😊😊

[@monkeywentbananas]

The rust imprint on the floor from the exhaust pipes is absolutely insane!

[@Vekurus]

It was truly nuts, you could even see the rear axle housing.

[@ronnybutler2908]

Gbody guys knew instantly what that was!

[@Vekurus]

@@ronnybutler2908 The exhaust "route" ? Oh hell yeah! I actually had a Torque Technologies (back when they still existed) 3" system for GN on my 86' Grand Prix.

[@jrhamilton4448]

No doubt she's browner than a fresh turd underneath but completely salvageable.

[@johnhoward9835]

That part blew my mind, how cool to see that on the ground... What a beautiful car.

[@karlmajor5218]

Derek, I'm an 81-year-old guy who has been inspired by your videos. So much so, that I am trying to restore my 2002 chevy tracker. It has been in my driveway for 11 years. The harmonic balancer needed balanced. Did that, and then I put new rear breaks and lines in. Now I am working on the fuel lines. I have been following you for about a year, and I am determined to get my 4-wheeler running this summer. Thank you, and stay safe.....

[@fattybourgeois1014]

Get it going buddy!!

[@fragilelivesbrokendreams3074]

I got a tracker last year it's been so much fun to drive

[@Tipman2OOO]

Cool project! Hope you have fun!

[@robertoconnor3683]

73 and lie on couch most days so keep it up young man.

[@dhestondh]

Get er done

[@gordonstarship]

Best KZbin channel. Period. This is a hour and 40 minute movie. Better than anything you'll see in a theatre this weekend.

[@catzdollz9810]

Totally 💯%

[@jameselliott3948]

This car is not a t-type . It is much more rare. It is a T otherwise known as a turbo -T . There were only 1,534 of these cars made in 1987. The Turbo T's were the last off the assembly line for the buick turbos. They were lighter and faster then the grand national. They had aluminum wheels and aluminum bumpers. The grand national had steel bumpers and steel wheels. Nice find and please keep it .

[@ServiceDepartment-zu5hm]

Aluminum wheels & aluminum bumper brackets... Not aluminum bumpers.

[@9wire9]

How many had T tops?

[@dantyler6907]

​@@ServiceDepartment-zu5hmNever know who's readin' these comments... This car is late-auto history!!! I'd keep it for a show car... will turn heads I'm sure!

[@Leofred2000]

Its a rust bucket! Scrap it!

[@agentcrm]

Since I have nothing better to do on my laptop while watching the episode on the TV. Pausing at 10:00 and zooming in, it's a Y56 (T Package) code car and W02 (Exterior sport package). Not a WE4 Turbo-T car.

[@border411]

As other have said.... You need to restore that as much as possible. Probably my most favorite vehicle to date on your channel! Simply awesome.

[@huero529]

I agree. change the frame and keep it all stock . I love those regals

[@tromska1]

I really don't comment on many videos, but I currently live in Roscommon County Michigan just down the road from Roscommon Michigan. I worked at Lear Corporation in Fenton Michigan for 25 years. I built the seats in your Buick in 1987. I started there in 1985 when the plant first opened. After building the seats in Fenton, they were loaded onto yellow steel pallets, specifically designed to keep the seats in place, having groved tube steel that the seat tracks slid into, then shipped to Flint Michigan, GM Buick City where they would be unloaded from what were called "soft side trailers". Essentially huge tarps that covered both sides of the 53ft long trailers filled with both front and rear seats. The seats would then be loaded onto the assembly line once unloaded from the trucks, and would be put in the cars as they passed by the seats waiting to be installed in what GM called a " just in time" system. The car and seats were assigned matching numbers specifically scanned with a bar code for one another. Sadly, Buick City was completely demolished and became one huge concrete slab thanks to GM moving plants to places like Mexico many moons ago. I miss working there at Lear. I worked with school friends there since I had graduated from Fenton in 1983. Hired into Lear in 1985 when they opened their doors. Good times.......😊😊 Great find in the Buick. Sadly I heard about your find after you had left town. A few of my friends along with myself would have been proud to meet up with you, even if just for a couple minutes. Love your show. Rarely miss an episode.😊😊😊😊😊 Blessings to you and your family....

[@tmotom]

I have an '87 LeSabre T-Type, thank you for your story!

[@TheDrewFalcon]

I heard northern Michigan and it piqued my interest too. I started recognizing landmarks and heard him say Roscommon..... I could have been up there at my parents on the Au Sable.

[@DougEfresh.]

I'm actually from Holly, graduated in 82, currently living 1/4 miles from Buick slab city. What a shame it happened. Just wanted to say good to hear from someone who can appreciate what happened and to find out we lived in neighboring towns. Holly and Fenton. Great times back in the days.

[@blackterminal]

Thanks for sharing that. Hello from New Zealand. :)

[@fattybourgeois1014]

Cool story

[@chattylady53]

Derek, I’m a 70-year-old year widow. I love your videos and my family is amazed since I’ve never been a car person. However, I am a big fan of “before” and “after” videos. I love watching the process of getting from “here” to “there”. I find your videos to be very mesmerizing. I love the fact that you are so calm. I don’t recall that I’ve ever seen you lose your temper.

[@FuzzyPotato.1]

You are very chatty lady 😮

[@brentelder5171]

He's an awesome guy

[@Saved_By_The_Blood_]

Totally agree.

[@paulkirkland1535]

Yeah Derek is the best. He's a great family man. Bravo to you sir and yes this one is a keeper. These cars are worth a fortune.

[@steppydaddy972]

Yes ma'am. Derek is awesome 👌

[@SgtStanton]

Gotta keep this gem! Seen a lot of these and this is like a gift from the universe for all the vehicle saving you do

[@CloudHindlen]

Agreed 👍

[@DocRega]

Absolute Keeper! We used to call those T Types, “GNX Lights”. Derek! Ya Gotta Keep This One!

[@sew04ss]

God created the universe so it's still from God

[@SgtStanton]

@@sew04ss hey man if you feel that way that’s cool, but this has nothing to do with religion and everything to do with a amazing car

[@UncleTonysGarage]

I Drag Tested that exact car for Cars Illustrated magazine back in 1986. (From Buick With Balls) We nailed the first Buick Turbo car 13 second pass with it, and I had a blast street racing it all over NY, NJ and PA during the week we had it. One of my all time favorites. Good luck with it.

[@jbl2to]

Thanks for that. Still have that particular issue. It is the reason I bought my 87 turbo t in dark blue with blue interior

[@JRC99]

Tony! Good to see you here

[@MamawT65]

I don’t know why but it brought tears to my eyes when you raised the door to that storage building! That is a beautiful automobile! Love the channel! I learn something every time I watch!

[@youdan5940]

Derek could make 8 hour videos and I would still watch them start to finish. Thank you Derek & family.

[@Nathaniel-0541]

Agreed

[@TheBigcatrider]

Same for me. I'd be excited from beginning to end

[@walkervending]

100%

[@davidd6854]

I’ve been watching this channel since almost the beginning and I’ve never seen u bring home a unit of this caliber! Many including myself, would love to see this car restored to factory condition!!

[@jamesherrmann2681]

Agreed 😮

[@ilearnedsomethingnewtoday6193]

Agreed. This car right here is the one if ever there is one that deserves a full restoration

[@kipdiggs1827]

Yep.

[@tomrowe7534]

It’s good to see you putting your normal effort into higher quality rigs. Love the Buick content

[@Iz0pen]

Meh I’d rather have the duster tbh

[@scottcohoon8630]

I’m 20min in and a guy hasn’t seen it with the T-tops off…?

[@southernslipping4225]

Had to start low before you could go big

[@ironmonkey1512]

use to go to raceway park in NJ and watch the buick vs mustang races these were iconic cars of the time

[@bh2824]

​@@scottcohoon8630headliner was becoming a foot liner

[@TimB-tv7bb]

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for recognizing your crew. As an A&P technician and former Director of Maintenance of a corporate flight department I always made it a priority to recognize my team for going above and beyond expectations. Heavy you have set the bar high for recognizing your guys on this platform, I ask you to ask the fellow KZbiners to recognize the people behind the scenes that make everything happen just as you have done with the barge project. I know from experience when you take the time and effort to show your guys gratitude for great work those guys will give 110% all day every day. I'd work for you for free just to watch your guys bring visions to reality. Thanks for amazing content. Thanks again and thank your crew for me. God has his hand on your shoulder. Tim Bryant , Highlands,TX

[@SpankyStanky1984]

Please restore it!!!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

That's an exceptional find. I'd swap out the chassis and do as much rust repair as possible to the few bits of the body that have started to go. It's too nice a car to change, in my opinion - it's worthy of a ground up restoration. Cars like that don't come along very often - there are plenty of lesser examples that can be modified. This one is well worth the effort to completely restore and keep as a real "going to town rig".

[@WayneT51]

😂The people you run into here. I totally agree, she's too beautiful not to restore. I can see Jessica claiming it.

[@jskyg68]

@@M8Stealth 25:33 unibody?

[@jasonthomas4132]

@@M8Stealth that's a g body sir

[@monroefive-o40]

@@M8StealthG body’s are on full length frames aren’t they.

[@theslimeylimey]

I agree, keep this beauty unmolested. I bet there's a few sun bleached bondo queens in the sun belt with blown out interiors and crapped out mechanicals that could be had for cheap as a rust free frame donor. The rest of the car is amazing.

[@Hosedrag44]

This one definitely deserves to be restored 100% absolutely amazing channel been following you for years keep up the awesome content!!!

[@elusivelectron]

This isn't a Grand National?

[@jaygreen7053]

​@@elusivelectronNO its a T type Regal. But it's turbo charged.

[@SchrottiJr]

@@elusivelectron not far from it, probably just some bleep bloops, and in way too good a shape to beat on.

[@Gunrunner311]

after a 15 hour day dealing with the digitals and beep bloops i love seeing derek drive an old rig home

[@ViceGripGarage]

Appreciate ya!

[@jan-akekarlsson6034]

Derek godd blogg car mi sveden kungsör

[@shawnleslie1387]

87 Caballero digi-tails warranty claim replacements going down on the morrow. Great product and great customer service.

[@shawnleslie1387]

Let's leave that to the mentally feeble where it belongs

[@wizardmix]

I think you mean "digicals" and "bleep bloops"

[@Rangemaster26]

Absolutely, do the full, complete restore! Factory new condition! Bumper-to-bumper, top, bottom, frame, everything! That beauty's worth the investment, both time and money!

[@eddiecoppage1823]

Brother, I have been here since the beginning and have rewatched all the way through a few times. You deserve an award for being able to remain the same person through all the growing and opportunities that you have earned these last few years. That being said, I am a fan and will watch as long as you are making content. God bless you and your family!

[@scottmagee3113]

Absolutely agree with that comment.

[@kevingray7917]

Eddie, like you I've been here since about the 4000 sub mark, right after his first video he made with just his phone taped to the garage door. I agree with you, he's still the same guy working on cars as he was in the beginning. Most would have let the fame go to their heads but he hasn't changed his ways or mannerisms. He still the same guy that he was when he made the first video. Love his commitment to his family, country and of course the channel. Granted some stuff now isn't for the average blue collar worker with being able to afford new engines and whatnot, but still using hobo freight tools and donating to so many kids in shop classes is what makes him as genuine as they come. Only thing I wish he would have stuck with is the cars for vets he done a couple of times.

[@jonboi2527]

Shoot I remember watching the ford Model A revival and that put me on for life I watched all his previous specials and episodes to the point we are at today. Derek is awesome like a true icon and his personality really shines. Who doesn't love this guy and his family!!

[@schlitz2900]

You came into this one with more respect and awe than usual. This episode is special man. Thank you for all you do.

[@jononeal2423]

Derrick. You have one of the rarest turbo t’s. It was hard to tell with the interior if it had concert II sound or not but I would say this car is probably one of 700. And the reason it was breaking up on the top end was because I never saw you check the air filter and you have to test the throttle position sensor and the spark plugs are Tr44s from the factory you need to put Tr42’s in it an make sure they’re gapped between .35-.45. This car requires 93 octane only especially with the miles on it. General motors had a TSB bulletin in the 80s and also the inner cooler needs to be washed out. You can take a solvent and dump it in there swish it around, and dry it out real good and reinstall it with a new hose Upgraded hose couplers. Dennis Curbin would probably be the best person to reach out to in Pennsylvania if you’re looking for the best research and go fast parts. Enjoy that beautiful piece of history.

[@MotorSwapDan]

old school turbo Buick guy right here ^^^

[@CasualRicer]

Bump

[@86thirdgen71]

Bump

[@karentheblazer]

Bump

[@xabipp]

bump

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

20:44 The loudest human-made sounds. 1) Nuclear detonation. 2) Space shuttle launch. 3) A jack rolling on concrete. :)

[@JakeBreaks91]

You know it’s gonna be a Good Friday when Vice Grip uploads! 🤘🏻

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks!

[@garyking1705]

Noting like hanging and enjoying time with an old friend.

[@super70seven]

@@ViceGripGaragewas this Higgins Lake by chance?

[@ryanlabbe877]

I wait for Friday evenings just to see what a fellas been up to!

[@Geezer1955]

@@ViceGripGaragewow! She’s a beaut Clark!

[@timmy_txrner]

I know VGG does a lot of giveaways and always tries to do everything on a budget, but I'm really rooting for this one. I've barely started the video but I think this car deserves a proper restoration for VGG to do and keep for himself. Just my two cents but I'll still enjoy every bit of content we get out of this one.

[@Crazyiz]

Amen. Pull the body off and rebuild everything under it.

[@rajeevadesilva7951]

my thoughts exactly, this is worthy enough car to keep

[@jimshaw7948]

that's a restoration candidate for sure . besides once Jessica drives it she's gonna want it for her own

[@date6431]

That’s Jessica’s to replace the Mountain Dew car, she really liked it

[@davidryan2374]

Thanks!

[@jillgoodrich3865]

This was my husbands first car, bought brand new from the dealer ,down to the color and interior ! He had the absolute best time watching this!!! Thank you for giving him a great nostalgic flashback !!! He lived your channel and wants to know if you will share what the original investment was??

[@upfactoryracing4148]

You know Jessica is gonna want to keep it. Restore the frame and keep it as is, it is a one of a kind factory ordered beast.

[@matthewutter2697]

Would love to see this one restored back to it's Glory Days. It is so clean and low miles it really makes sense, and it's not too far along that it wouldn't take much. Thanks for bringing us along on this adventure

[@tonyp7779]

doesnt really need anything. its pretty much there already

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

The first ten years of my life I rode in the back seat of those late 70s to 80s Buick Regals... They were never turbo Regals, but I remember many miles around town and all the road trips in those Regals...! Thanks for sharing and the memories...!! Keep up your awesomeness...

[@davidryan3923]

I'm for keeping it original and working on the rust issues. Love it that way. VGG restoration magic is all it needs.

[@dakotasansonetti1752]

I thought the bland national was a great find but this is phenomenal and seeing your genuine love for this one is truly amazing. Hope to continue seeing this in the background of future episodes sitting on a lift in the shop. So pristine and definitely one of your best finds. No one deserves to have this one more than you. Maybe pass it down to the little guy. Thank you for all you do and keeping us entertained and motivated!

[@kwh7980]

Derek is unique with witty expressions. He is the man with a positive attitude and getter done spirit. Thanks for the adventure, story line and technical details. Keep em coming.

[@earlpitsch2149]

Derek I discovered you a couple months ago ( I’m usually the last to know) and watching you relate to your son and your sense of humor and refusal to fail is inspiring to us all. Anyway a young lady I work with had a Cletus McFarland T shirt on and I said he’s okay but you need to catch VGG she laughs and says I love Derek he is the best. It was surprisingly to me how well known you are. We all love ya man, you’re one of a kind!

[@timluker1571]

Dude, you have to keep this little gem. It made me excited for you. Maybe get the frame dipped and (really) powder coated and detail the rest but you really have something special there. Congrats and as always thank you for the good clean family friendly content. You really knocked this one out of the park. Regards, Your most loyal Canadian fan. Tim

[@frankfick1642]

Up here in Mich we scrape the frame and treat em' with a wax base coating.

[@vanillagarilla965]

I agree with a bunch of people, this should be the one you go all out on , this car is an amazing candidate for a full restoration. Awesome find buddy and thanks for sharing it with us……

[@dandantheminiman]

no idea if you will ever read this but i love this channel. not from the States but across the pond from good old Blighty. i think this is possibly the best car you have saved and really you need to keep it and get it back to tip-top health so it can be used daily. such an awesome 80s machine. keep up the good work and look after yourself.

[@averygentry35]

Crazy, my wife was from Houghton lake, we would drive up to Higgins lake to go boating and Recreational areas, I’ve been by that storage unit dozens of times and that car was just sitting there. Hell i probably been by there first few years it was out there. That rust is nuts, Michigan kills cars, I bought brand new Ford truck, 12 miles within 5 years not even paid for I had rust under the paint around the door lock, that’s was a late 90s model

[@jasonnovelli4642]

I would love to see a frame swap on both the Regal and the GN. Appreciate all the work you put into your content!

[@justwondering1967]

Thankful you are still making these. To be able to hold people’s attention for an hour plus by yourself means you are a gifted entertainer. Cheers!

[@JosephDodd-vd1dx]

Yep take them off, mud flaps

[@ViceGripGarage]

Im not here for algorithm. I want to make the content I want to make and enjoy doing it 👍. I was the very first auto channel to do long format, and now it's becoming the standard.

[@kevintucker3354]

@@ViceGripGarage I understand what he’s saying but have come to love your long format videos! I rarely get to watch the whole video but always look foreword to coming back to it and starting where I left off. No problem here and judging by the number of views you get after a couple of weeks I think there are many more people doing the same thing! Keep it up and God Bless Derrick!

[@toby0395]

Personally, I prefer the long videos, the guys that do the same thing and have it running and driving in a 20 minute video cut so much of the work out that it makes it feel staged and pointless

[@dwdhb9905]

When I see video more than 1 hour then I know it will be more intersting I didnt skip any second

[@rodstephenson7921]

I really enjoy watching you work on these old cars. I’m 75 years old and have lived thru most of these eras. Keep em coming brother!!

[@charlesphillips6281]

This was a very enjoyable video. It was a surprise the GS Regal stated so quickly after you put in the new tank. For a car to sit for over 20+ years, it was amazing to see it brought back to life. I have watched your channel for well over 8+ years. Keep up the good work.👍

[@TheLastDraconic]

This one deserves a huge stock restoration! The frame is scaly, but we've all seen way worse! See what it's like after a thorough rust-removal. That body is way too nice, and that package is supremely rare. Fantastic workolatin', as always!

[@bigmemes8190]

Wouldn’t be worth a full restoration without acid dipping the frame

[@belltolls1984]

Yes it does!

[@genericsomething]

It would be worth it to swap the frame and suspension, and keep the drive train and interior mostly stock.

[@wbass243]

The shape of the car is very pretty but you can tell whoever the car designer was got over rided by some safety comittee that added a horrible rear end bumper and the front bumper, which hangs right in front of the lines the designer intended. Its a shame.

[@brandonbell5357]

Just fuckin spray the shit out of the frame

[@dudebud72]

On a different note I’ve had some major setback with health and life and days of doing this are long behind me but watching this makes everything ok. Thank you for the amazing skill, the amazing car, and your amazing ability to share content that is therapeutic. Sounds weird, but for me, it is. Safe travels in the future Derek!

[@mckay86]

I know what you are talking about!

[@williammccormack6295]

Sorry Dereck why take the mudflats off if you intend to keep the Town car ok but if you intend to put it on the market keep them on to the point of sale remove them for that clean free no stone chip look more value Bill Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

[@chuckfleming9073]

Keep the flappers

[@FloridaMan0561]

🙏😇🙏 god bless you and your family and I wish you nothing but the best. Take care of yourself and make sure you enjoy every minute of the time that the good lord blesses us with. It’s not money or material objects that your family and friends are going to remember,it’s the love and quality time you spent with them ❤

[@DonnyHooterHoot]

Sorry to hear! Same boat here, at 65 I am worn out. I even practiced "self-care". I live vicariously through Derek and the other 'Tubers! Peace!

[@joebrown1382]

Man you hit the Lottery finding this one. Beautiful car & runs like a mashed cat. What I'm impressed with is you changing the pinion seal in a parking lot with minimal tools. That tail pipe seal installer is thinking outside the box. Awesome car.

[@davelowets]

I replaced an entire rear-end in a video store parking lot once after I coasted in there when I blew the rear up from doing rolling burnouts. It happens.... 🤷 It was only a leaf spring car though. Pretty easy rear axle change scenario

[@Disabled-adventures]

@@davelowets i drove a 78 camaro right into a video store once after i pulled into the parking lot a bit hot off the highway and realized i lost my breaks a lil too late...., just had enough time to throw it into park but all it did was click a few times before i smashed right into the front of the building which was all glass. i was parked right in the new release section..... luckily no one was hurt except my air brushed spider web paint job.

[@jackhammer8563]

These were known as some of the fastest production cars made in '87. I was in high school then. This brings back wonderful memories.

[@10thscaleperformance]

They were the Fastest American production car in 1987, 0-60 & 1320 time

[@LazyBoyZR1]

This, IS the car of my 7 year old self was totally in love with when it came out. The GN's were unicorns never saw them really. But these I did see.. maybe not the turbo option, but these Regals, with this colour... MAN did this video trigger some childhood feels.... Please, PLEASE do this one with all the extras, spared no expense! Full frame off, swap, make this a staple car for the channel, Get Sam to do his magic on the paint. Do colabs with the community out there for these cars. It would be super cool to see this in a drag and drive event, not just a show car event. Don't need to swap out parts to make it faster.. just try to make it as it was when new, the condition of the interior would be a shame to swap out seats and put in a cage etc.... Just show us all that these were fast for the age... Thanks for this video. I love this car!

[@chrispennington6890]

This has always been my dream car

[@jb007gd]

Derek dropped the "ol' fella" persona because he knew this was different from a standard revival. Holy crap what an absolute gem of a car. Unbelievable. What a find. Congratulations Derek!

[@christopherguzzi1316]

It's "feller" not " fella". 😉

[@ampsandoctane]

Yeah, this thing is no ole junker....amazing! Id be in awe as well!!!!!

[@melbea03]

He could wash it and not worry about rubbing the old paint off

[@jayryia]

Ah, Friday has just gotten better.

[@brettgibson7962]

Yes sir

[@keeganbridges3950]

Most definitely

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@hilowtrucks]

Agreed

[@morrow49]

A wholeee lot better!!

[@bradsonnicksen6907]

I had a 81 Regal when I was in the Army - beautiful inside and out. Unfortunately, after going through TONS of oil, I figured out it had a cracked block (low compression on 4 & 6). I was just a kid with no money to fix it, so I drove it into the ground until the city of Minneapolis finally towed it to the graveyard. So sad.

[@meo8260]

I too had an 81 turbo Sports Coupe and had the engine seize up. Must be something about Minnesota, because I lived about half way between the Cities and St Cloud off of 94.

[@kentmckean6795]

Regarding the rust and corruption on the underside of that car, I would be willing to bet that the storage facility was brand new when the Buick was put in place for storage. New concrete hold a lot of water and would have kept the sealed up storage unit nice and moist for quite a while.

[@robertbruno2863]

Michigan also has snow, and road salt as well

[@nosmhdotcom]

Put away in December I believe he said… salt a big component

[@str-lrd3863]

Unfortunately, she has probably seen a winter or two. Maybe first owner. Storage rust is very superficial, but that is a bit more imbedded. She’s seen the salt.

[@Awsom47Merc]

* Good Point ... 😔

[@paulwoodman5131]

For this reason, I've heard that storing cars on dirt inside is better than on concrete. Dryer. Anyone else hear that?

[@onthedownside]

I graduated school in 96.I was envious of the guy that had THAT car! Bringing back the memories!

[@mahan122010]

One of my favorite episodes to date!!!!!!! Absolute gem of a car. She is beautiful. Please fix her up nice, she deserves it. Nice first car for one of the boys!!!!

[@dustinhess2511]

Awesome! Love old Buicks!

[@dustinhess2511]

Awesome! Love old Buicks!

[@lamarhuber4453]

Just started watching recently and am not only learning a lot, but enjoying immensely. Would love to own that Regal T.

[@benjamin5028]

The ECM or ECU is located under the glove box and dash forward of the front passenger door. You will have to carefully remove cover and inside you will see metalbox that is where the chip is. That coupler that you mentioned at begining are notorious for coming off. Keep spares in the car at all times. Those cars need an oil pressure guage, because known for low oil pressure at times. Also check the entire front end suspension often. I needed to replace the entire front suspension on mine. Great performing highway Cars in its day.

[@wecoyote2016]

Also the drivers side exhaust manifold always cracks.

[@benjamin5028]

@@wecoyote2016 Turbos tend to die early because of low oil pressure due to a poor quality oil pump. 1st mod should be to correct the problem . pressure problem.

[@broodjeapekool]

A guy has such a high cuddling level, you couldn't do anything else than wish him all the best . A guy deserves it more than anyone else :)

[@mikeflaten]

What an amazing find. I vote for full restoration. The interior is flawless, paint is great, frame swap and enjoy this piece of history!

[@luckyjoey1313]

What’s with the finger thing? Lol

[@GT380man]

@@luckyjoey1313It’s a Derek hallmark!

[@regalt1987]

Paint was great on a already crap factory paint :)

[@crazyaboutboxing9385]

Yes

[@huntercook9281]

IMHO, that is one of the best cars ever made. Plush interior with a smooth ride and unexpected power. I'll never forget the feeling of riding in and driving one in high school. Love the content. Keep it coming!

[@mikellewis2346]

Thats a perfect car for the wife to drive while you drive the other turbo g-body to car shows. Frame off restrictions on both would be great content since thats not your normal thing. There both rare enough to keep for your personal collection since there both only gonna go up in value. I absolutely love them. Hope to see this happen❤❤❤

[@posews6]

I'd say find a good rolling chassis from out west and install polyurethane bushings and mounts. Also a great time for a hydroboost conversion and any other upgrades for reliability and longevity. You'd have a beautiful survivor that would be safe and reliable.

[@georgethompson4736]

replace the frame and fix the rust in the doors and let the wife enjoy it also give it a good tune up

[@LegitStreetCars]

Another one! Saddle up! This is going to be good!

[@chrisparsley9647]

Alex, you all need to get together and do an episode together get a bunch of KZbinrs that have them cars

[@WeaponizedAttentionDeficit]

hey my other favorite channel, just watched the grand nat build

[@greggelato]

It looked like the Regal's version of the Shroud of Turin on the garage floor when Derek move it.

[@KenGates-kr8uc]

I think what you do with cars is so cool . I’ve watched Roadworthy and now Visegrip , really like it all . When I was younger I definitely did do what you’re doing all the time . I bought , repaired and sold most of the cars I picked up . Never got so lucky to find a rare factory hot rod Buick . Good luck on all your future works .

[@swamprattRich]

Heck yeah Derek you found ya not 1, but 2 dream car barn finds, and this T Type is a true gem! So heck yeah this one definitely deserves a full resto and I’d hold onto both Buicks! And please for the love of god store both these vehicles in the shop not outside in the field!

[@Coffeeground]

Thanks Derek. You and some other youtubers got me back in the groove working on my project. Cheers!

[@brianwazac8235]

Me too! Cheers

[@ViceGripGarage]

Rock on!

[@curth1337]

I bought this exact same T-Type when I got out of college. I brought it home to show my parents. Dad asked if he could take if for a spin. I said sure. He ripped out of the driveway, hit 100 at the end of the street, slid around the corner, did the same thing back around the block, then a smoke show in front of the house. He got out and said “not bad! And that was for all the thrashing you did on our cars!”

[@10thscaleperformance]

Beautiful buford! I bought a 1987 We4 car in 1987, still have it with 51k original miles!

[@meo8260]

The most underrated 87 Regal

[@Clark_auto]

Derek, I have officially watched every single one of your videos now. And some of them several times. When a guy needs a little inspiration to go outside and work on my junk I just put on VGG and it gets me going. Thank you for what you do, from rescuing cars to giving back to the community. Hope to meet you in person one day

[@KawiAddict46]

Best motivation for our inner tinkerer haha. I love the "what would Derek do/say" moments I have in my head when I'm wrenching, makes it seem a bit more manageable 😂

[@jasonthomas4132]

@rockfordhx2768 by the sounds of it you know all about holding sacks there are plenty of us car guy that want to meet him you can't say that there isn't one guy you would want to meet a little advice don't be suck a dick to ppl and try to do better in life the bullying just don't look good for you

[@Clark_auto]

@@jasonthomas4132 thank you for what you do too, I would love to meet you one day too…

[@karnesmotorsports]

I worked at a tire shop in high school. I patched a spare drag radial for a guy that had a Buick T type. He took me for a ride in it. I don’t know what he had done to it, but it was one of the fastest cars I’ve ever ridden in!

[@WNCworks]

That needs to be Jessica's car. It will be a perfect replacement and future power tour car for the one you gave away! Those G body frames are plentiful if you want to swap it, but I'd consider trying dry ice blasting first, it may not be as bad as you think. Great video, I appreciate your hard work!

[@danieledwards1081]

Frame swap for sure, you're never going to get to all the inside of that frame to stop corrosion unless you spend big $ having it chemical treated, even then your end result could be structurally compromised because of the rust.

[@shaneard7310]

Frame swap fur shur. Powdercoat the rear end. Change out the upper and lower a arms and rear bars. Change the right and left rockers . A chrome kit under the hood. Treat the floors while it's off the frame. I just subscribed so I'm all for a whole series on this one....lol...I love the turbo t's and maroon (rosewood) ain't a bad color to have.

[@joshaua2003]

As much as I'd love to see this as a giveaway. I agree. The best way to preserve this one is to keep it in your arsenal.

[@michaelmatthews6806]

I have so many projects that I'm working on. I get most of them to 92% completion. I love thos channel I build everything from the junkyard. Derek you are awesome. keep doing the lords work, and inspiring others to love abandoned autos -Mike

[@mattmurphy268]

I'm only 5 minutes into this and I'm getting emotional for Derrick. He is like a little kid at Christmas. Man I love VGG. Much love from the TX coast ❤❤

[@AJvsEverything]

Just a heads up for any would-be revival mechanics out there learning the ropes, a lot of times the reason a pinion or an axle seal will start blowing out hot gear lube after driving it long distances is because the vent on the axle tube is clogged...so as you drive it and the axle internals heat up from friction, the hot air expands and has nowhere to vent, so it pressurizes the axle housing and pushes gear lube out past the seals...so, before you go wrestling around with new seals, go ahead and remove the threaded vent from the axle tube and make sure that's clean first...they have a tendency to get caked with dust, rust, and old gear lube, so they're very easy to plug up and stay plugged...

[@earlbrown]

Back when I was a service manager at a bike shop I used to make a FORTUNE the day before hunting season. Dirt daubers would build nests in carb vent tubes. The airbox would fill up with fuel then dilute the oil. Bop the vent, start it, then flush the crankcase. Easy money on an easy carb clean.

[@Awsom47Merc]

That's a good point .

[@debbiesmith7648]

As a mechanic's daughter, I enjoy watching your videos. Such fun! Love seeing the vehicles go from dust and rust to moving on it's own. Thank you for motoring me down memory lane! I've find mechanic lingo varies from place to place. 😊

[@ADMG2012]

Thanks for another great video and road trip, glad you found that would love to know what you paid for😢it I've never asked but I've always wondered what you pay for things that you find, I bet you it's not much. Also, I never did tell you that your new shop was so well deserved and I'm glad you got that😊 you must be a billionaire by now!! LOL I'll be waiting to hear back from you soon

[@dhestondh]

When that engine fired up it literally put a smile on my face that thing is definitely worth putting time an a little money into

[@Malkin6280]

This one is definitely a frame-off evaluation/restoration or replacement. This Regal is too good of a survivor to not bring her back to nearly like new. Derek, thanks again for bringing us some great car content!

[@joebrown1382]

Agree 100%

[@themotorfreak1]

No kidding! How the fuck does a car with this little mileage end up with so much frame rust! god dam salt. ugh, i know this pain well. spent 8k CAD trying to get a Colorado factory V8 back to decent shape, but i just kept discovering more frame rot. But that truck had 171k miles on it...

[@unpopularopinion8608]

Did ya'll not watch the video? He totally restored the frame to perfection!

[@MrWolfSnack]

The frame does not need replacing.

[@MrWolfSnack]

It's been in a concrete building for 20 years. It has nothing to do with salt. @@themotorfreak1

[@Saved_The_Day]

These were the cars of every high school teenagers dreams back in the 80s!! I personally had a 1983 Monte Carlo in high school in the 80s. Absolutely loved those years! Thanks for the trip down memory lane Derek!

[@restoreamerica1558]

Now that I found this channel, I burn a couple hours a week more on KZbin! Derrick’s can do calm attitude is awesome, although he acts like he cuts corners, his ability to make these cars reliable is amazing to watch. I watch to make sure I check these issues on my vehicles. One of my favorite channels of good old American ingenuity & Classic Cars. He reminds me of an old friend now gone that loved helping others by working on anything with an engine, cars, dune buggy’s, etc.

[@carlosarellano4]

That thing is f-En Gorgeous 😮

[@kendiggy]

I love how those old cars, even though they're borderline sporty, still have that grandma-y velvet looking interior. Comfort even your grandparents would appreciate!

[@gavdcookuk512]

Recommended this channel a few weeks ago and absolutely loving it, a guy is a legend!

[@henrybaker2413]

Favourite car you’ve saved so far. What an absolute gem.

[@snactimusmaximus]

You know and I know that that car is way too close to mint to not be fully restored. It'd be a crime to do anything to it that didn't bring it closer to factory.

[@townhall05446]

With all due respect, the shiny paint doesn't make up for the mess that the underside of the car is. It's not bad but it's not close to what I'd call mint, because of that. It'd make a nice driver.

[@snactimusmaximus]

@@townhall05446 "shiny paint" he says. Tell you what. You find me a straight buik 3.8 turbo optioned, non GN with 100% functional original interior, T-Tops in the shape thats in (headliner glue not-withstanding). Protip: you won't.

[@melvingibson4525]

​@@snactimusmaximusok boomer

[@silaskelly604]

I am amazed and entertained by your ability to invent new words for around 40% of your explanations. It isn't a language I've ever studied or heard before, but is quite understandable.

[@fhm5384]

Brings back some cool memories if a bit odd: My dad imported a 1981 Regal T-type into the Netherlands when we lived there. Talk about an odd ride on the streets of Amsterdam. It barely made it down the narrow roads and could barely keep up on the highway. Also, there was only one mechanic in the area that could work on it and he was about and hour away. I, however, was the coolest kid on the block with the "big American car" that barely fit in our driveway.

[@megapixel2004]

Can't wait to see a follow up on this diamond. Hope to see you restore the frame and fix the rust issues! Love the cassette deck! Keep it stock! And please keep those awesome mud flaps!!!

[@s.j.williams894]

Agreed on the flaps

[@wtbeecher]

GOOD, I wasn't the only one who caught that! I was like NO DEREK! Those flaps look great! I mean, I know I am old and all that, but I thought they looked just right on that car.

[@djmtndew]

​@@s.j.williams894they are perfect on the back and part of the Era like visors and bug guards on trucks

[@MrOlderandwiser]

You have got to keep this jewel! Derek, if there ever was a vehicle you have had, worth dumping some green into, this is it. Fix the body, fix the suspension soda blast the frame or whatever and paint and rust proof. These cars in that shape are getting very rare and you would kick yourself if you EVER got rid of this. This is one you park on the others side of the shop and put a car cover on it. Only drive it for special occasions. I used to work on these when they were new at a GM dealership. I just loved "test driving" them after a repair!

[@ryanduncan8470]

If you’re looking for a good rust inhibitor for frame paint go to an oilfield supply store and get pipeline spray primer. It stays pliable and kinda tarry. Works great!

[@Razor223-c1p]

Looks like you’re hooked! I’ve seen that glaze many times!! Those Turbo Buicks have a way about them. Makes it all the more special! These cars are so underrated. Thank you for your time making this vid!!

[@cuddlyviolence7398]

I appreciate keeping the history and patina in most of your finds Derek. But, if I ever see you do a frame off restoration with a large budget and work really hard to get it new, shiny, and scary to even look at in fear of scratching it with your peepers. I feel like this is the best candidate I have seen for a build like that on your channel. Keep up the amazing work and bringin the thunder!❤

[@paulwalkert2915]

Vice Grip Garage didn't disappoint with this episode. The Regal was in nicer condition than I expected after he cleaned it up, and it ran better than I expected it to. That was an impressive launch for a stocker. I'd say leave it original for as long as it survives, maybe put a NASCAR wrap on it.

[@ronmeany6714]

VG on that hood shock works as good as a prop. I know you have at least one of those. Love VGG you are the bravest mechanic I’ve ever seen, drive anything anywhere!

[@tbirdhomer]

Beautiful car! Definitely a keeper. It deserves a restore

[@earlehaggerd5495]

The bob ross of car channels. Derek please don’t stop doing these salvation road trips, in this day and age we need you now more than ever. We love you brother.

[@nathanchildress5596]

That’s exactly what I say when I rave to other folks about Derek. I’m never so laidback and fun when I’m working on cars, it’s so soothing to watch

[@lolarice1860]

I love taking an adventure with you and these wonderful old cars! Thanks for all your hard work and keeping the dream alive!

[@WiscCatMom]

this Buick is a beauty; thanks for rescuing it Derek. I bet she rides soooo smooth. I have my dad's 1999 Buick Century with 78,400 miles on it and it's such a smooth ride. My dad loved his Buick cars and kept them in great condition; very little rust on the 1999 and I love it. I'm trying to keep it in great shape as he loved his cars. Derek, did you sell this Buick Regal? How much are you selling it for??? It's a beauty. Liked that there were records in the glove box. Love your videos Derek and Jessica. Thank you.

[@michaelwisniewski2037]

No. Thank you Derrick for all these episodes over the years!! So very inspirational to me with my own project here.

[@LordHolley]

Wow, what a find! It's hard to believe the interior is still so clean after twenty-two years. You would think it would be covered in dust, along with the inside of that storage room. It's almost too good to be true.

[@Notion_of_Death]

What an absolute gem of a car

[@JDashRider]

Besides being a rust bucket. When you say Michigan car, walk away.

[@GaroMatossian]

​@JDashRider ya we ruin em as fast as we can make em!

[@GaroMatossian]

Also it's been in a storage shed my whole life I think it's ok

[@JDashRider]

@@GaroMatossianit’s one of his better ones but not a gem as indicated. I had one of these in the early 90s and they are great cars.

[@Rattlecanjeff]

That rust is serious. It’s like the guy put it away with a full on salt bath.

[@eriklarsen5551]

Tak!