Abandoned Legendary MONSTER TRUCK! Will It RUN AND DRIVE Again After A Decade?

[@brandongreene3213]

A guy has come a long way from a cell phone taped to a garage door. Now a world class presenter. Glad to be along for the ride!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Appreciate you so much!

[@67oldsD88]

This is the only reason why I even have a going to town rig...

[@staytunedtv905]

Definitely

[@slipperyjk]

I have been here long enough to remember that as well.

[@manytrickpony695]

How does this guy do it all? On top of balancing family and work.... he balanced on that unattached staircase.

[@robertkeating697]

I spent many summers riding in this truck Larry would always bring it to all my local monster truck shows and mug bog event I would always go with my dad to. This made me tear up a bit. I have such fond memories I am soooooo unbelievably happy to see this truck being restored.

[@piuthemagicman]

Hope Derek sees this! :)

[@ReptileAssylum]

Awesome friend 🎉

[@douglaschitwood1342]

​@georgeorwell126 ask yourself.

[@kylersims6016]

Nostalgia more than likely? Why do you have to question it?​@georgeorwell126

[@yz125n101]

​@@georgeorwell126I like your hair

[@kuznlarry]

It;s a 413 out of a 1970 motorhome, bone stock, had a a 2 barrel carb on it, 413 had tall deck heads, that intake wouldn't fit, so the reason for the 440 heads, seats are out of 73 roadrunner, toggle switch on the drivers door is the rear steer, the rear main seal on the motor is non existant ,I left the front bumper on to stand on to work on the motor, I put up 100,000 bales of hay a year, that front bumper was to push the hay wagons into the pole barns when they got to full to drive thru, wheels and tires are 960 lbs each, I did have a brother Mike but he wasn't the announcer, but I did meet him, I raced monster trucks 4 7 years, ride trucks made more money and didn't break as much where the top links connect to the front axle ,needs attention, the bolts don't like to stay tight

[@kuznlarry]

trans is supposed to be good for 650 horse

[@kuznlarry]

I swore at that shifter more than I ever swore at anything in my life

[@kuznlarry]

the secret to putting the big tires on is a plastic mud flap for a semi and a bottle of dawn dish soap ?)

[@kevinanderson98]

What years did you run the Black Sheep? I think it would be great if you or someone else had some videos of you driving it!

[@matthewtwright84]

Hope VGG reads your comments. Thanks for that information I'm sure Derek will really appreciate it.

[@Visibleillusionsstudios]

The way he talks to the camera like he’s got a buddy hanging out with him is a great example of a good KZbinr

[@Mazda.Fit.]

Red green vibes

[@josephgooch1451]

Derek’s pure not give a fuck to wasp always amazes me🤣

[@thereve]

They can smell fear so you just gotta go for it.

[@Mark-d5f7z]

I just saw that part and I'm geeking. Derek is a Chad 😂

[@DIARRHEA-PANIC]

Clever and smart are two different categories.

[@shanecox954rr]

Man, I just look at wasp and the mess with me. Lol I want his confidence 😂

[@shawnlynch23]

completely unbothered lol

[@numbernothingsound174]

Hey Derek, just wanted to let you know I bought a 81’ c20 (sight unseen of course) about 6 months ago. Got her running and recently rebuilt the 350 if you can believe it. Without your videos I wouldn’t have the knowledge and more importantly the confidence. I got me a VGG sticker and slapped her on the bumper in tribute to you and what you do for us average Joe’s who want to wrench but didn’t have a mentor growing up. Thank you sir.

[@ikonik6286]

Diddo

[@thekingsilverado3266]

That's just about the same feeling like slapping the old lady on the left butt cheek after you know..

[@julesknight9504]

You do have a mentor now mate.

[@kwmiked]

Don't think he cares. Look what he has going on.. Nevermind what u don't see

[@Mark-ys1ld]

That particular 350 had a deep crank and a modified cam. All gm r.v. motors had a harder pull to tow all the weight.

[@jimmypickles6769]

Haven't seen anybody try to get a old monster truck going again need more videos on this thang

[@ViceGripGarage]

Coming up

[@inibrius5380]

check out Westen Champlin. He just threw a 12v cummins in one. Oh it might also be a tank.

[@dooby1445]

@@inibrius5380His high pitch yelling and shit humor is hard to watch. No thanks

[@Jacobtheunwise]

​@@inibrius5380 totally different kind of content and the way he talks can be obnoxious

[@colubrinedeucecreative]

Yeah this is about as unique as it gets!

[@ErikSimonson-t8z]

Used to ride in this truck as a kid. Larry was a very good friend of my moms, last time I rode in this thing was 17 years ago, I am so happy to see it moving again

[@powershift5439]

HOW good a friend? Like.. Larry may or may not be ur pappy?!

[@gannonmccormick8689]

Nothing like watching Derek on a Friday while being in the hospital waiting on your son to be born!

[@garylee2976]

God bless you and your family and new son 🙏💘🙏.

[@gannonmccormick8689]

@@garylee2976 thank you!

[@BenCarpenterWrites]

I’m watching while rocking mine to sleep 😂 good luck!

[@jsetser001]

Congratulations!

[@genecooper1963]

congradulations

[@NateSheatz-p9f]

Hey Derek! I’m currently deployed overseas in the Army. I love watching your show and have watched just about every episode over the years. It’s amazing how far you’ve come! Love that your whole family gets in on these projects, and can’t wait to get home to mine. I’m a huge Mopar fan (sorry) so this video is exciting for me. I’ll definitely be picking up some merch when I return! One more thing - I’m with the 1-112th Infantry Company (Blacksheep) so this is fitting. Keep it up! Thank you for all you do. 🇺🇸

[@andrewhamilton5186]

Where you at I just got back from Iraq with the 82nd last month

[@bmwpete65s55]

Thank you for your service! Ba-ba Black Sheep!

[@TheMgcracka]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Aaron_Voltz]

Mopar or no car

[@dhdgonzo]

🇺🇸

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Best show on the internet

[@TheFuk49ers]

I believe it's pronounced interweb.😂

[@QuietWind01]

21:41 To anyone wondering (I am an ant keeper and have been for years), the species about this time in the video is some sort of Crematogaster species, it's hard to tell with the video but I'm thinking possible Crematogaster ceresi, maybe Crematogaster lineolata. This genus of ant (Crematogaster) is called that because, and are known for, their heart-shaped 'butts' (gasters). They can spray formic acid as a defense mechanism (a lot of types of ants can as well) but the defining factor of Crematogaster is their behavior called 'flagging' where they raise their gasters (butts) in the air over their abdomen/thorax and will wiggle them. It's actually very cute to watch dozens of ants sit there and wiggle their butts at you to try to tell you to p*ss off.

[@Scot-p1v]

That’s incredibly random-and cool as hell. Thanks!

[@jaynecobb3701]

Got any videos of these twerking ants?

[@benkrejsa6895]

Thanks for the info!

[@kwmiked]

I Love that story , HEE HAHA NOT

[@Far2hip]

@@jaynecobb3701, LMAO!!! New name for these ants: Twerkogaster Ants!! LMAO!!! 🐜🤣🤣🤣🐜

[@jsetser001]

As a child of the 80's who grew up watching Monster Trucks, Tractor pulling and mud bogs on TNN. This perfect.

[@halfdeadedlifereturningwit3420]

Not a kid at the time, but I know how you feel.

[@jasonpetersen6532]

Same

[@quicklt1]

That was the best channel! 100% agree

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

Good ole TNN...! They aired the Nascar races back then as well...!

[@allenmichaud1605]

Wasn't monster trucks on after the power block?

[@mikepoint4717]

Let’s help out VGG and hit the 2 million milestone , Derek is one of the hardest working son of a guns on KZbin. So let’s LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE!!!! . Cheers 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@christiancrownover254]

I kinda like it when a feller does these revivals from home and not always under a time crunch.

[@tedschuurmans]

Amen to that !

[@williamstamper442]

"Gonna Lose the Shop!"

[@Christopher_R]

Son bought his first car a few weeks back, and my new favorite hobby is hearing him drop a socket into the engine bay, and then yelling at him, “WELP, THATS GONE - YOURE NEVER GONNA SEE THAT AGAIN. GOTTA BUY ME A NEW ONE!” 😂

[@davesmith-ew1iz]

What did he buy ?

[@johnnyjohnson1326]

That's a great father son moment! I remember mine with my dad and I hope my son remembers his!

[@piratius]

You ABSOLUTELY need to take this out to Missouri to the Bigfoot Open House next year! I know it's not a Ford, but they love all the classic trucks that show up! Bob Chandler might even have some stories to share about races between the original Bigfoot and the Black Sheep!

[@peytonfedler5887]

great idea

[@kurtwink]

Derek, I’m curious… do you realize that when anyone else on the planet disturbs a wasp nest, they get stung? Are you invisible to them? When you opened the glove box and there was another nest… and you left it open… and then you leaned in to get a closer view… my brain melted. And then just for kicks you threw the switch at the nest before moving on. It bottles my mind. What is happening? Love your videos. Thank you for the endless hours of entertainment.

[@OutOnTheHighway]

So true, I was getting fuel at a Speedway Fuel/Truck Stop & also putting air in a tire. Pulled on the air hose reel & notice a wasp land near that reel. Well I slapped it with my leather gloves and it was fight or flight. Those rascals were flying inside my leather gloves to sting me. Got 2 or 3 good hits by them , but I had the diesel squeezer & just one pull of the trigger & it was game over for James, Carl, & Jesse & their brothers. Turned out , someone had stuffed paper towels in the bracket that held the reel & those guys built a nest under that.

[@bigboredom5800]

Exactly what I was thinking, every time I even accidentally get near a wasp nest like that I’m bound to get stung. I dunno maybe those Tennessee wasps are mellower

[@mrtjbiga1784]

I would have ran out of there, looney toons style

[@ElceCole88]

You gotta talk nice to them 😂

[@vhfgamer]

Seems to me that he just plain isn't afraid of them. Which is good, because they can smell fear.

[@thomaswermager1819]

Whoa! It does run and move. Look forward to seeing more of this rig, especially seeing how in the world you get those big tires installed! Thank You for takin us along!

[@ryanswitters1414]

Derek, gotta say it is good to see the success you and the family are having. As an older self taught gearhead, it is refreshing to watch. Love the common sense, low buck approach. Congrats . You make many a Midwest boys, proud.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@terrywebb8636]

Hey Derek, please make a part 2 or 3, Love this content, she's a diamond in the rough.

[@Tobias6321]

i agree the rebuilding/ resore is deserving of its seperate Playlist

[@JB-NZ]

100%, I want to see more of this, make it run good and clean it up a bit, would make for great watching

[@sogood4u489]

After a day walking ten and a half miles handling meterial in a warehouse, this and a cold snack are all a guy needs. 🦅🇺🇲🙏

[@jsetser001]

Hell yeah brother. Cheers!

[@jasonpetersen6532]

Cold snack AND a wobble pop😂

[@waynerohde1036]

Gotta wet the back neck!

[@firesurfer]

Don't you hate it when you bring some stuff to the other end and walk back, your supervisor says, ''I forgot to tell you to bring this there also''.

[@rm25088]

sounds like my old job at Jabil.

[@mattmilliken7347]

4hrs and 200,000 views. A guy has truly built something so incredibly special, that every member of the family can watch and appreciate! Derek I spend a lot of time on the back roads of northern texas and if you're ever looking for anything let me know, there's gems everywhere down here and more often than not, and guy can buy things if he just asks.

[@letsdothis9063]

Must be nice. I used to travel daily for work. My territory was most of MS and a little bit of LA. (Sometimes West AL as well) There was no rhyme or reason to my travels, as I was working for a medical supply company. Basically, wherever a patient lives, that's where I went. I saw so many amazing vehicles. Pretty much NO ONE wants to sell anything around here. I get it. People get attached to their yard junk, and are always waiting for "some day". There was a guy outside of Braxton MS that had four 1960s Broncos on his property. Two were just out in the elements, and the other two were under a barn that was slowly but surely coming down on top of them. One of them was just like my uncles old bronco. Blue with white top, and the little short bed. I figured out where he lived after asking around, and pulled up in his driveway. He came out with a shotgun! He said "I ain't selling!" 😅 What a shame. That was the only time I had a gun pointed at me for asking, but a lot of folks were just forceful with their answer. Hey, its their property, but it still kind of makes sick to see all of those gems just rotting away.

[@23bobjr]

a lot of those will be bots, especially if youtube adds it to the featured videos.

[@davidbyers7157]

I'm looking for a 71-73 ford Ranchero with a 351 Windsor if possible

[@oldpolak5203]

Over a million two days later ❤

[@JeffCarpenter-cy6ft]

This is one that needs a part 2 when you switch to the bigger tires and get it running better 👍

[@airportbum5402]

Derek is my hero for another reason with this video. Zero fear of dump hornets.

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Wasps

[@rm25088]

hero? He's just a guy.

[@meeeoooow]

"Way she goes" - Ray

[@MrRolloBaggins]

U cannot let them smell fear. That's the secret

[@ChristianandFamily]

I announced Monster Jam years ago when Galloway and Joe Lowe were still announcing. Great fun doing those, just a lot of travel.

[@jeffreebailey4464]

Good ol day's indeed

[@unknowngringo]

If there has ever been a candidate for a badass build…. This sir is it. Would love to see it restored back to its former glory!!!

[@Jay.Kellett]

John Anderson performed "Black Sheep" live at the Farm Aid concert in Austin, Texas on July 4, 1986.

[@marksmithson1414]

Derek always knew that you were going to get this Beast running. Can't wait for further updates on it. So awesome that you are getting it ready for rides. It has a wonderful history, now the legacy will live on. Thank you for saving it.

[@rickbaker4571]

...all kidding aside, Mark Chestnutt just had quad-bypass, but seems to be getting better and stronger every single day. VGG Nation, send some good vibes his way!!

[@donnahodge8972]

Good vibes for sure feel better and stronger than ever. 😊

[@tony12165]

Prayers sent for Mark Chestnutt and his family.

[@jamescornett836]

GET HEALTHY MARK CHESNUTT . LISTEN TO THOSE CARDIOLOGIST. ILL BE 53 IN EXACTLY A MONTH FROM TODAY. SAVED MY LIFE AND ILL HAVE MANY MORE YEARS. I HAD A QUADRUPLE BYPASS LAST JULY 26TH..JUST OVER A YEAR AGO. FEELING GOOD. BEST WISHES FOR YOU AND A SPEEDY RECOVERY.

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

​@@jamescornett836Who's Mark Chestnut...?

[@johnwayne3904]

Well the Lord does love a drinkin' man. I'm rootin' for him to fully recover, he's always been in my top 5 country singers.

[@justinjones1428]

I would watch every single second of a full resto on this rig!

[@unknowngringo]

Absolutely!!!

[@AlanK-k1w]

Great Content Derrek One smart dude you are You Rock!

[@Canuckrz]

Low compression block with low compression heads? Sounds like a prime candidate for a blower.

[@rockkhound943]

That's what I was thinking. Bet it was in the plans long time ago but didn't happen .

[@traviskell8088]

For a future fairground exhibition vehicle it needs a blower and smokestacks! The kids would love it!

[@chbal9935]

Could have originally had one and a previous buyer took it off for another project or sold it

[@johnversluis3084]

@@chbal9935 I think they pulled hemi out and dropped in a oem rv engine just to sell to keep some the big dollars

[@williamstamper442]

Throwing a 6-71 on top of that turd would definitely create a "blower"...as in "blowed up" as in a ventilated block after adding some windows on the crankcase

[@RickyFields-u5i]

A. Feller has done it again. Another fine family friendly Friday evening.. Let's do this thing

[@jakewinstead1459]

*climbs ladder* "no idea how thats working.." the way you're so casual yet genuinely hilarious is amazing, keep it up derek!

[@qoph1988]

The moment finding the wasp nest reminded me of my grandpa. Doesn't jump or even mention it, just ignores it completely

[@andrewledbetter5611]

​@qoph1988 The fact that this happened TWICE in one video, once with the gas cap and then once with the glove box. He didn't even say anything with the gas cap. Absolutely hilarious.

[@SportyPompano]

hahaha I was looking for someone commenting on that haha, that was hilarious!!

[@minormakesmocs]

You keep mentioning these singers ive never heard of before and my playlists have vastly improved recently because of it!

[@joeneumann865]

Minnesota boy here, you just made mine and my 4 year old boys night. He watches you and has his hand me down wrench dmset from grandpa. True inspiration.

[@haydenfarquharson465]

The amount of happiness in Derick’s voice when it fired up just had to make you smile

[@davidlyons6545]

Hey Derek, it's an honor knowing you and your family through your channel of course. Keep up the great work.

[@coopsexperience]

When I'm going through rough patches in life I always come here to fall asleep. Thank you for the consistent quality content. Hope to shake your hand someday!

[@SirSpanish010]

This is the only channel on KZbin I can sit and watch the full video intently.

[@glentucker4250]

“If it worked, was it a bad idea?” Need to put that on the back of a VGG t-shirt! 🤣Get on this Derek!

[@tedschuurmans]

I'll buy one for sure 😀

[@ViceGripGarage]

We did for awhile!

[@tedschuurmans]

@@ViceGripGarage Bring it back and post it here, and I'll buy one 🙂

[@glentucker4250]

@@ViceGripGarage Dang it!😅

[@ryaneddy3996]

Derick defied physics climbing them stairs 😂

[@brandoncrow768]

"We have a running monster truck and I dont know what to do with it yet, but its gonna be great!" Best VGG line ever.

[@l.i.twoodworks9028]

Restore Restore Restore, Make that thing whole again. I know some things look good as they are weathered. This needs to go back to its Glory! Show it the love.

[@davemanley2954]

Just when I thought you couldn’t come up with another new idea- MAN what a bunch of fun this will be !!

[@Wreck-Gar]

Watching Derek at the live event a couple of videos back just shows the genuine type of guy he is. Meeting the fans and showing the respect for the veterans. He reminds me of my brother that way, he's a genuine guy too that worked his way up in motorsport and became a world champion. He still retained his respect for the fans and his values and attitude towards people never changed. I've been with him all overr the world and I've seen how other "heros" in his sport treat their fans, sure they will sign an autograph but then I've seen them immediatley say no selfies, move on and sign the next one with not even a smile or a "Hello". Fans walking away looking crushed. My brother will have photos taken with you, he'd drag your family from behind the camera for a photo too, have a chat and a laugh, throw in a t-shirt, poster or a hat, etc, his queue would take hours to go down but everyone left with a smile and a story to tell. I can tell you from watching his videos that Derek is a true hero and you wouldn't be disappointed if you met him. He's a rare specimen, cherish him ❤

[@jeffreebailey4464]

My next door neighbor Frank just met & shot the breeze with Derrick in Wisconsin...he'd confirm your assessment!👍😉

[@bodarville2510]

@@Wreck-Gar You’re right!

[@joebeach7759]

All the KZbin folks that are associated with him are great people. There are plenty of folks at the Cleetus-N-Cars rally's that truly love their fans. Demolition Ranch, Donut Operator and the AK Guy come to mind. I've met them all and they'll talk to you as long as you want to talk. They don't walk away. Derek is a great guy. I had a great conversation with him at an event and I felt bad because I knew there were people waiting. I felt rushed, and if he did, you would never know it. I think all of his followers are probably cut from the same cloth. We were all raised right. I think we'll all be OK eventually. We can all make our world a better place. Take care.

[@George-dy3pt]

You need a life

[@cavu4me]

I have been watching your channel since you were about 100k subscribers. I just can’t wait to see more of this series. My favorite video is still the snow blower you picked up for free, fixed, and then returned to the single mother. I’m glad your channel has done well because I love to see good people succeed.

[@FNGACADEMY]

the Dulcich and the Freiburger are awesome

[@bbhunting1]

Bieri's Black Sheep.... Perfect ! Looking forward to seeing the pond hopping...

[@jcreek3889]

I totally agree with all the praise of Derek and his channel. But it’s not OK to dump oil, gas and coolant in the ground

[@brad11344]

Why not I do it all the time by my creek

[@davidbyers7157]

He had a drip can down he's not stupid, a little off but not that stupid

[@calebflanders4035]

He's in the recycle zone!!!

[@rowdyringsak9448]

I'd say it's his land he can do what he wants.

[@robmikell7444]

Derek, I'm allergic to wasps. Therefore I've studied them somewhat. When you happen on them, they walk around on the nest. When they notice you and Thier wings lay down they are fixing to nail you. I was a mechanic before I retired. I carry an epi pen everywhere. Stay safe friend

[@maynard-1776]

When he threw the shifter housing out the window I about choked on my coffee🤣

[@haroldwasek6347]

That was so epic...the wife and I cracked up....Derek we love ur style!!!

[@christopherlucier2542]

It was too perfect listening to him struggle.. not being able to see what's happening and then he yeets it out the window without missing a beat... hilarious

[@davecody5997]

I want the first ride derek😊😊😅😅

[@neill4133]

For crying in the mud!!!

[@stevemidcomp]

as someone who spent the 90s putting on and taking off the tires on one of these things ... they are HEAVY! we used a big rubber mudflap from a tractor trailer flat on the ground. pored some dextron on it . put half of a mudflap on top of that. then 2 guys rolled the tire onto the mudflap(s) and pushed it in while a 3rd ran on all the lug nuts. this was a 5 ton with portals so i think there was 10 lug nuts .

[@frankmcgorman962]

"It's got brakes!!!" .... nope, that was my ladder ... 😎 Bringing this back to it's old beauty will be an epic project. Going to look great when its done.

[@jimgillett1184]

Ikr lol I was like I hope he doesn't go forward anymore he's going to run over his ladder lol. I loved how he didn't mention it when he got out and seeing it under the bumper lol. Great stuff Brother!

[@jarredbratcher5441]

Axel gear ratios are 6.72. Rockwell Offroad sells the new boots you need for the axles along with the bearings and other parts

[@77MUDBOGGER]

YOU BOYS LIKE MONSTER TRUCKS? WOOOOOOOOO

[@JohnnySandwitch]

Not only is this monster truck build going to be awesome to watch but I love that you shoot the core footage with a tripod. Keeps you above the rest.

[@stevenhwilcox2640]

Steven King’s “Duel” with Dennis Weaver with psycho semi tanker. Great movie!!

[@merkaba0635]

Steven Spielberg not King. King did Maximum Overdrive not Duel.

[@stevenhwilcox2640]

@@merkaba0635 Ooops! Thank you. Sometimes this guy switches these Stevens, and I am a “Steven”. Overfilled I guess! Perfect!

[@BenJohnson-sf5xl]

Wow you're a friggin genius

[@stevenhwilcox2640]

@@BenJohnson-sf5xl Thank you, but I wouldn’t go that far. Just older than dirt. LOL!

[@hank1556]

Duel is one of my favorite movies. Its Jaws 1 actually. Dennis Weaver was perfect in it and conveyed the edge of the seat anxiety the whole way through.

[@benphillips3958]

I just wanted to holler and say thank you for not just running that ol pickup across the scales. I find it super cool to fix something like that. I personally grew up farming and just building what I wanted from farm implement parts. It’s awesome to see one someone from a while back built and is still capable of doing what it was built to do. I will be watching this project closely.

[@GameOpsDevStyle]

Loved seeing the boys appearing in the background. Like the sound of a monster truck barking off in the distance magically summoned them. Reckon the Black Sheep still has some tricks up the sleeve too!

[@Brykk]

In the 80’s/90’s, those 413’s were still great mopar big blocks. They were respected for a reason.

[@waynerohde1036]

Jims automotive machine shop built one into a 483 stroker for Scanner Danner. Their both on youtube

[@DarkFlamage]

In a 1959 Chrysler New Yorker, 413 was a great engine too. Easily beat those little Tri-five Thunderbirds, & could cruise 125MPH on the interstate with ease. Ask me how I know!

[@Brykk]

@@DarkFlamage 64 sport fury 4 speed, with a 2 foot long shifter. Lol

[@George-dy3pt]

​@@DarkFlamage yea okay

[@GrinDiesel1969]

1971 'Duel" with Dennis Weaver, this was Steve Spielberg's thesis Film... I use to come home from school and it was always on and I always watched! lol Great Moive!!

[@RobFromRI]

Great movie! Now I need to watch it again!

[@anubisthagod]

I knew instantly of what movie he was talking about lol

[@stevieclark-q2u]

Hey Derek i have just finished watching all 373 VGG videos so what's a fella from Fife in Scotland going to watch now ??? but ANYHOO loved them all thank you and your family for sharing them all cheers Stevie

[@deckerbob]

A guy has made one observation, The shows keep getting better & better… ❤VGG

[@TractorTim58]

Your casual reaction to the red Wasper devils amazes me.

[@colubrinedeucecreative]

It is way better to be chill around them, they can smell that fear and all that. I got to admit when I saw them I jumped! Not so bad at the gas cap but the glove compartment and they are those red ones and it wasn't like he could just open the door. I felt that fear. Maybe Derek is immune.

[@McCanicScot420]

Derek, always making the impossible, possible, all on his own. Incredible!

[@baabdesigns9179]

10:00 MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE!!!

[@KKE1978]

Love watching a guy do revivals. We need to get him to 2M subs ASAP. Am probably the only African subscriber you have😂

[@bhubbard6573]

You and Elon Musk

[@jaisonR974]

Someone say Africa?? Present

[@jhpfmj]

The best part of having friday nights off again is not having to wait until saturday to watch the new vice grip garage videos. Thank you mister Derek, Sir

[@jesseleesamples]

I have never approved of a project of yours more than this one. Damn I’m super excited to see this thing get fixed up. I’ve always wanted to fix up one of these old monster trucks that got abandoned.

[@jeremywolfe5483]

I don’t watch this channel that often, not for lack of quality content, just don’t have the time. I say this to point out that I just noticed the 2M subscribers! I had no idea he had that many! Good on ya!

[@ShiftRPS13]

Just finished a 12hr shift. This upload is a blessing in disguise. Many thanks for what you do!

[@timscott1066]

I absolutely love this!!! Owning a monster truck is the dream of every gen X at the very least! I can't tell you how awesome this is. Personally, I think the 1776 Chevelle livery needs to have a rebirth on this monster, but if you keep the old school graphics, well...I'll love that too! I can't wait to see this old relic come back to life and make a whole new generation of mini grips smile as they ride along! As always, Derek, thanks for being so awesome! You are truly *theeee* embodiment of what the car community is all about! Friends, family, and the almighty combustion engine.

[@jeepindave5464]

Man Derek is painting me a Birmingham with all these great videos he's just a swinging out here lately. I wanna see this really done up.

[@CheapAngler]

Absolutely no reaction to the hornets nest by the gas cap.

[@edlafond1]

VGG closing in on 2 million subs!....I've been here since 50,000 or so subs....Love it! Great content.....actually...the best! Thanks big D!

[@andyreid7274]

Same here. Zip ties sent me this way. And my son can watch Derek with me, Ol Peg not so much. God love him.

[@matthewquick6521]

Derek is the Bob Ross of car revivals.

[@staiboy1]

you r soo right

[@paulkirkland1535]

Yeah most definitely Derek IS the Bob Ross of old car revival s. He's just got a knack for it. One thing's for sure,he's very patient. Keep up the great work ethic 👍👍💪💯

[@frankflores6503]

National treasures both of them. Well B. Ross for sure. Derek has some generations to aquire

[@tedquaker954]

Man oh man, has it been that long ago when you're in that little garage, neighbors wondering what heck is going on, "flip phone" recording!!! God Bless ya son.... you deserve the accolades you and the family have earned them!!!

[@Fuzzyburritto93]

Haven't watched much of your content but I'm excited to see you get it running better with the big tires on it

[@ullrangtheviking4412]

The sweet symphony of a Mopar starter. It's the melody of the angels. 😇

[@davelowets]

My big Olds motor sounds like an Old Mopar with the high-torque aftermarket starter in it. Reminds me of my high-school days bombing around in the various slant six, 318, and 360 Mopar beaters that I drove around in.

[@donnahodge8972]

Really rootin for you on this one Would love to see it being enjoyed by the local community. We watch every KZbin you put out. So much better than what’s on TV !!! 😊❤

[@BeardedHeavyMetalGuy]

This one was a great revival. Love seeing the work on a monster truck. I really look forward to the possibility of the guy that did the decals originally come back and re-do them at some point. That would be great to see and I am sure lots of great stories about the truck. I've never worked on a car in my life, but I love watching Derek's content. I always learn something and I love to get to hear some of the history that Derek uncovers about these rigs. Love ya Derek! Hope to meet you someday!

[@timhouston2408]

Now it's a perfect evening

[@NWALedDisplay]

Lol.😅

[@douglewis3182]

Always

[@James-im3vd]

I love the fact that Derek does this all on his own, no camera man jus him, a project an the camera for us to watch. A guy has come a long way, I've been watching for a long time, and always keeps me interested in what's going on.

[@LostInPhilly89]

So I guess the camera at 1:18:00 was just magically floating along on its own? 🤦‍♂

[@James-im3vd]

@@LostInPhilly89 yep he has Jedi mind powers .....

[@jacquejecker4435]

HE had a camera person for part of it, also someones hand handed him the jug of coolant when he was on the ladder. In one scene there were two people walking toward him from way back behind the truck.

[@taylorroesler4334]

@@jacquejecker4435probably his wife or sons

[@KS-xo3oh]

Just found out I’m going to be a dad for the second time AND Vice Grip garage is playing with a MONSTER TRUCK?! Dang. What a good day.

[@papatomsthoughts]

Congratulations ❤❤❤

[@rustycampbell2685]

Congratulations 🎉

[@KS-xo3oh]

Thank you!

[@markamcampbell5795]

@@KS-xo3oh good job dad.

[@robertrundgren7923]

Congrats to you and your sister😜. Joke. Congrats sir

[@martinvaldez8789]

Brother, you just earned yourself a new sub...me: grinning from ear to ear when I heard you say 'John Anderson' and proceed to recreate a verse in that high pitched tone with the twang in your voice of one of his ol' forgotten classics! Love it man, hell, I thought I was the only one left in the world to even remember that man or his songs, that's the sort of music I grew up with in the rural towns where I was raised. 🤠

[@ScottyToaster]

Derek, look on the side of the block under the cylinder head. The engine size is cast into the block there. Might be hidden behind the headers. This is going to be an AWESOME series!!! Thanks for everything that you and your family do for us all.

[@jasonrogers8754]

I jumped back when Derek opened the gas filler door and the glove department and those wasps started flying out and he didn't even flinch. I've lived in East Tennessee my entire life and I still can't even get used to that when it happens.

[@M8Stealth]

Was waiting for the can of brake cleaner, "Deleting, deleting, deleting..."

[@darbllirdod5723]

Yup. East Tenn here, and wasn't allergic to em, til I cleaned my fence line and got hit bout twenty times....

[@natevanlandingham1945]

I was pretty quick but 230+ likes and 35 comments. But instant like for a fella!

[@PNW_Car_Mods]

That is the sickest set of homemade coilovers I've EVER SEEN!

[@owentimo]

I bet he could put some real coilovers in there to actually get some suspension travel that thing probably has about 5 inches of suspension travel.

[@PNW_Car_Mods]

@@owentimo Yup. Damn thing probably rides like a lumber wagon!

[@owentimo]

@@PNW_Car_Mods lol, yup. Still be fun as hell to drive!

[@StricklyCryptic]

Dude thank you i have an almost 7 hour drive to Pigeon Forge today with the family, between this and the regal video i got enough to get half way through the trip!

[@marymullings3823]

My husband and I just love you and your family. Give us so many laughs. Thanks for giving us great content.😊

[@ViceGripGarage]

So glad!

[@kypatton11]

Carl is ALWAYS the Knuckle head of the bunch 😂

[@chrissmith6147]

I about spit my coffee onto my tablet when Derek threw that piece out the window when trying to move this monstrosity! 😅

[@stephaniedespatie2954]

As a fellette I must say your description of situations makes me laugh and paint a very vivid image in my head. To thos day, my favorite one is still " well, he's angrier then a mosquito in a mannequin's shop"😂😂😂

[@keithmikolich908]

If my dad were alive, he would really enjoy watching this episode for sure. Thank you, made my day.

[@cosmicblackHD]

You look surprised and really happy, thats a genuine smile. You guys are going to have a blast with that thing!! Congrats man 🎉🤙🏻

[@ironpony42]

When it's time to put fuel in the Monster Truck, carry your fuel jug up the stairs, place in ride seat over the fuel fill, use syphon hose, and let physics take care of the rest. No need to hold the tank at all, and it will fill faster. But, you know, your method got the job done in the end... Love what you do, thanks for putting in all the long hours it takes to make it happen.

[@rangerismine]

Ouverson has all the axle and steering parts you could need for the 2 1/2 axles. They even have diff lockers if you want to get hardcore offroad with it.