BURIED Plymouth Barracuda Parked for 22 YEARS! Will it RUN AND DRIVE 400 Miles Home?

A guy bought a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Sight Unseen from some fans of Vice Grip Garage. It was previously restored, but parked for 21 years. It's rough, doesn't run, but we're going to try get this Iconic old car back home!
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[@GrinDiesel1969]

Anyone else just get super stoked, when they see a new VGG Video pop up and notice it is 2 hours and 36 minutes... Literally can't contain myself right now! I think a feller and family deserves a Vacation they been working so hard for so many Years, I mean consider it Derek, you are a freaking Beast man!! Thank you

[@baconfarts3211]

Could even enjoy another mail opening, event updates, cold snack video like you haven't done in a long time as a vacation. Always enjoyed those.

[@swankyb9454]

Nothing else a guy would rather do on a Friday evening than check out a fresh VGG episode with a six pack. Im loving it

[@dlyall26]

I try to beat my friend to the new one and let him know it's on before he lets me know. I did, however, look on vgg to see if he had a new one he did not, so I went and watched his sons LGG. Then, after watching his sons, then vgg had a new one up.

[@peterraboni1197]

Yes l love these episodes

[@blackheart30518]

It’s not. A vlog it’s a movie

[@Talkintoyou]

I literally just started my grandpa's 70 Ford f250 yesterday, for the first time in 22 years. I never would have even attempted this without your its easy attitude. Still needs work but she's a runner! Thank you for everything Derek hope I can meet a guy someday.

[@TurtleMagic87]

Very nice. We've got an old 71 Plymouth roadrunner thats been sitting in a barn on our property since the 80s. Inheritance from grandfather. I'll eventually get around to doing the same thing. We honestly have no idea why it would put away, though.

[@CharlotteAdkins-qj2jj]

Oh Jesus

[@terroristcam]

🕊️❤️👍

[@michaelwalsh98]

Nothing tops a Friday with Derek performing his rescue magic, of those sleeping old girls from their long years of sleep. The best it gets for an old feller like me !

[@amandastyles-uh6zx]

That's awesome I have a 1970 f100 ranger short bed that was my grandpa's white red white color short bed with the 360!❤

[@theonewhoknows1741]

About to hit 2 MILLION SUBS. Cant think of a guy who deserves it better er. Man you do what you love and get to do it for humans that you love more er. What a dream. Hope all your humans understand why you do this and its all for them.. GOD BLESS YOU. Thanks for all the content and time you give.

[@papatomsthoughts]

And over 57,000 views in an hour. He has it figured out..

[@robertwest3093]

How about that? Seems like he just hit one million subscribers yesterday and just like that he is leaning hard on hitting TWO MILLION!!

[@dannystephenson4855]

Not to mention the balls it takes to attempt some of the craziness he tries and the work it takes to make these videos. Hard work!, dedication!!

[@digitalgulby]

I subbed to this channel when he had maybe 10k subs at the most. So cool to see it evolve and keep growing.

[@robblake6832]

Been here from the start. Great guy

[@1greglandry]

im 58 and watched this with my 81 year father . he had an identical one with a v8 i remember riding in the back with my best friend looking at stuff out that large back window. it was in perfect shape back in the early 70s. my dad now loves your show . we shared some great memories watching this one . THANK YOU SO MUCH BROTHER 👍

[@MetzRc84]

Belly buttons are my favorite body part

[@clepeterd]

It's funny you say that. I'm 58, my father died at 87 in 2017, I wish I could have looked at all those videos with him. I so much undertand now what he was talking about when he talked about "points" ... and I now undertand a little better how "mechanically" a car and a carb works

[@mikef.1000]

Dereck you are not a national treasure, you are an INTERNATIONAL treasure... because I'm sitting here in S.America watching 2.5 hours of resurrection goodness! Thanks man, keep the resurrections coming 👍

[@lightning1896]

INTERGALACTIC treasure! I'm sitting here on the northwestern edge of Andromeda and even the fellers out here can't repair a automobile like this man

[@natedawg6207]

Down here in Aus and have to agree.

[@waynebickel5716]

@@natedawg6207 im down here with ya mate!!

[@alvisafford9945]

Here in England

[@tturtle1659]

Here in Austria after working on my car...

[@thejourney8013]

Nobody does these old rescues better than you! Number one reason why I love your channel!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Wow, thank you!

[@weshoward1984]

Yea I have literally tried watching so many different channels out there but never get but a few minutes in before I'm done and Derek is the only one that keeps you engaged all video long... he's def the GOAT of car rescues/revivals... 🐐 🚗 🔧🍻🇺🇸

[@gordonstarship]

Derek has become synonymous with 'revival'. He has surpassed every other channel.

[@Corey-xd4kx]

cleet an squirrel nippin at his heels though.

[@brandonfeeley514]

​@@ViceGripGarageYou obviously covered this car in moss and lichen...😂😂😂 the old threw dirt on a car comments!

[@freddifish4179]

If a movie is 2.5 hours long there's a good chance I won't bother with it yet I'll clear my schedule and/or postpone the night's plans as soon as I see there's a 2.5 hour rescue with Derek. Thanks for dragging a guy out for another awesome rescue.

[@DonnieIrvine]

Same

[@GrinDiesel1969]

💯%!!

[@lewisreeves3993]

Yes sir!!

[@keiths8800]

You know it is a good revival when a feller burns thru one of his air pods and has to switch to the other. Good reason to only use one at a time.

[@RichieRouge206]

Same here

[@richhutch908]

50 miles from my home, and I didn't even know you were coming. Gotta say this is my favorite channel. I'm retired twice and do nothing but watch you tube.

[@sneville44]

What a ball buster of a revival…both the car and the environment you had to work in. What perseverance!

[@quickdeuce]

Yep,, there's no GIVE UP in our guy Derek,,, he NEVER gives up if there's even a ONE IN A THOUSAND CHANCE to get his acquisition back to the Bieri shop.

[@caseyrenner7024]

I always loved the revivals where it doesn't work out, and he buys some other hunk to drag the first one home, The old 2Birds to one home!🤣

[@michaelsymoens]

I can sit here and watch you for 3 hours and talk to you the whole time and never get pissed off I'll say check the timing and you do or something else just like I was right there

[@Ord_Wingate]

In the UK its 1.18am...am I going to sleep...er no, gotta watch Derek battle another old car and enjoy every minute . All power to you Derek !

[@infaredxx6546]

He’s rescuing the cars, none combative. Battling time or , idk Cheers

[@markdowning3397]

You will stay up until the end

[@jackmyers6040]

Could not stop watching Big D battle the old Mopar ! Now its 1 am here in Ripley WV ! Man that's fist to see you trash the degikal meter ! You have the a great passion and patience of those cars ! Amazing content that's impossible to stop watching ! Again a great video !

[@carpNcoffee]

It's 7am. Just got up! Glad it didn't see it before I went to bed! 😂

[@RMonkey]

I'm on the west coast of California, it's 3:28 am. I'll be watching until the end, unless I don't.

[@adamkerr8040]

This video stressed me out! I've been there: nothing works, stores are closed, holiday weekend, running out of time. I don't have half Derek's skill, so so much respect to him for showing it like it really is!

[@SteveDanforth-of6rk]

I watch this video a lot because I really think it's Derek at his best. He's a brilliant car guy and knows early on that this thing is never gonna make it anywhere. Not in the lack of a part supply anyway. But he tries his best and tounge in cheeks it all through the video. Just love it. Also, as soon as he fixes it up with a 318 and pushbutton automatic, I wanna buy it.

[@CindiSchmutzler]

When I was in high school I had a light blue Barracuda and I loved it. Watching this brought back a lot of memories and made me smile. I'm 76 now and nothing is any more fun than seeing your old memories come back to life. Thank you so much for making my day!!!

[@FrankBrocato]

What a small world, my wife is 75 and she and I are watching this as she reminds me of her 1965 Barracuda she had in high school. You are right memories that we have keep us young.

[@davidmoskowitz4085]

Been subscribed for years--throwing the bad voltage meter in the dirt is an all time favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hawkdsl]

Smashing those things when they don't work really empty's out the anger. 'Course you can't do that with a real one. Them some buck$.

[@Ellis157]

I laughed so hard that was great

[@asiis1000]

had me in tears. "my meter broke somehow, so i've got my backup" 😂

[@asiis1000]

"what kind of mickey mouse junk is this?"

[@jeremybennett5547]

One of my favorites was him pulling the random carpet out of the trunk of one of the lesabre’s to lay on while working under the car. Derek: starts pulling it out Begins to cough and gag intensely! Derek: “abort! Abort!”😂 “Why do we say it’s chili? I like my chili pipe’n hot, it’s ice cream out here”

[@michaelstone917]

Man I really hope you choose to take a break soon. You look exhausted. We have more than enough content to keep us busy while you take some time with the family. Im dealing with burn out myself. Please take a break man your amazing and we appreciate everything you do!

[@JaguarMikey]

I came here to say the same thing! I agree.

[@123devinzz1]

dude got a wife and 2 kids at home and he been spending 4 half days a month with them. thats kinda sad tbh.

[@Bquilling86]

Yeaaaa or it’s the cold snacks. They have that effect on the best of us. Right @vicegripgarage ?

[@petescarport]

I agree but let me tell you Florida will take it all out of you. I’ve lived here my whole life and have a garage. Don’t touch my cars from late may till after August. Just too much heat and humidity to breath

[@jondutton9161]

Don't tell him what to do!! In fact I wanna see more videos uploaded more frequently!!!

[@MizTori]

I like it when a guy finds the more unusual cars to rescue. I’m a Lady that has restored one car and is working on a second one.But I’m a special kind of masochist in that I have really odd British cars. But I really enjoy watching you save these cars.

[@jangles1839]

This is the very first "will it rin" channel I ever came across on YT and the ONLY ONE that I'll literally abandon anything going on or watching (within reason) to watch a VGG video! Derek, I'm 51 and I knew quite a bit about wrenching on things with an engine but, I've learned more in the past 2 years from your content than I ever knew to begin with! Thank you so very much for all that you do to teach us and keep us entertained! God bless! ~ Scott 💙🙏🏻

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks so much!!

[@jar-ed346]

Me too.I've been paralyzed since 2017.That's when I started watching youtube and he was the first person that I subscribe to

[@dianediane4014]

I AM a girl. And, I appreciate the way you share and show your deductive reason when solving an engine problem. I admire your knowledge and know how. Keep up the good work! 👍👍👍 And, know that you are educating Not just men but women Too! Thanks!😁😁😁

[@johnmcgovern323]

Derek, pretty obvious that you are a committed, dedicated, driven Father, husband and mechanic…. But for God sake you need to SLOW down. We fans aren’t going anywhere…Please take a day off. Love all you do, thanks.

[@markwade1376]

Ditto

[@peterraboni1197]

My sentiments exactly 👍

[@ljohnson9988]

He hides it well, but I've noticed in the last couple of videos that he's pretty stressed out. He definitely needs some time off. He could do a vlog video or two if he's worried about keeping up with the algorithm.

[@hughobrien4139]

I’m very much getting the same feeling.

[@andrewschrotenboer9445]

Love his videos, and I’m going anywhere either. Definitely has earned some R and R.

[@jfromdedbydezine2409]

Pretty curious as to how many "bought & paid for vehicles " Derek has sitting in other people's yards all across this beautiful country... Thank you as always sir for all your hard work providing us with endless hours of entertainment.

[@MyGarage-uu5ld]

I'm guessing all of them lol.. that is a good question. He probably doesn't even know... Lol

[@canadiancray]

You would have to ask Jessica! 😅 she does the books.

[@nothanks9050]

I can't help but think we might see the old ford parked here again in the future.

[@dombooth86]

Reckon there's a fair few waiting patiently for there day

[@calvinsmith2095]

Derek, the amount of patience that you have for these projects where everything doesn’t work is astounding! You are a role model for me to be patient in the difficult situations. We love you and I hope your knee heals quickly!

[@hugginsphiri9507]

🙏🏾

[@mattw785]

yah.. patience amazing

[@nicholaskoenig3106]

I know right? Doesnt swear or throw tools around...NOTHIN'. 😂😂

[@vicferrari9380]

I like how he tries to keep it fresh. And it's awesome that doing the pre trip shipment is working out so well. Except it's Mopar 😊

[@twizz5727]

This guy is a true blue American and and National Treasure. Genuine worker. He deserves all good that comes his way. Thanks for the example Derek B🙏🏽✌🏽🇺🇸

[@odahithedubious]

I've been watching since the Minnesota days, and you still have one of my favorite channels. I moved to Tennessee too, late last year. I tell people I'm an "escaped Yankee." It's amazing to me that you make longer videos than Hollywood does, and it's far better content. You're the only other guy I've heard say "the right side of the grass." It made me grin. I wish you continued success, you're a good feller, and a great family man. All the best to you and your family.

[@bb5242]

I don't think MN is "yankee" though--it's the midwest! Yankees are northeast.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks and welcome to TN

[@odahithedubious]

A: I didn't call Derek a "Yankee." Although Merriam-Webster's second definition of "Yankee" is: "a native or inhabitant of the northern U.S." 2: I'm not from Minnesota, although it's not unreasonable for you to infer such.

[@ZeroPoint6EQUJ5]

Thanks!

[@kurtwink]

Derek, I am amazed at your patience. I have never been more angry with a car! I can’t believe you didn’t set it on fire and just walk away when the second starter gave up the ghost. Love the long form videos. Appreciate you. Thank you!

[@BacktheBlue60]

Derek, you are so right. Any day you wake up on the right side of the grass is a good day. I just got word that my Aunt Cheryl Comperchio passed away today. I didn't get to see her before she died because my stupid 08 Nissan Versa is too crappy to make the trip to Illinois. I'm going to borrow a car to go to her funeral. Don't know why I said all this, other than we all need to appreciate what time we have, and don't ever put off seeing your loved ones. Find a way to see them. You never know when someone's odometer is going to give out once and for all. I love your channel. You make the dark days bright for me.

[@christyler624]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@mchurch3905]

Pretty sure what separates VGG from the rest of us is PATIENCE, plus the ability to inject humor into situations most of us end up screaming and throwing stuff. Thanks for these valuable lessons.

[@andyoquinn2490]

VGG has the only comment section where no one is arguing or critical. Love when people can agree on something. And I guess we all agree on big love for Derek and VGG.

[@elpuerco06]

Derek is one of the hardest working individuals I have seen get ‘er dun and I’m in senior mananagment (spelled correctly). So glad he has the love for these cars!!

[@FrisellFan01]

I was running around doing stuff at the house ...I stop...to have a drink and I check my videos and yesssssssssss you show up with this one...and I just got done watching Tony work on his 55 Chevy...so let's see whatcha got here......first off ya can't go wrong with an old Barracuda.....an old Mopar like this is just the thing I needed to cheer up my day!

[@chrisehlers690]

I also just finished watching tony eat pizza and bench press a 4 speed

[@Ned-p1y]

That’s called a mystery shifter never know what gear your in. They always screwed up on date night

[@paulahrendt1766]

In case you are not aware, "PB Blaster" is awesome for removing rust stuck objects. I use to dry alternater caps when wet. I also put a shot in cylinders after pulling spark plugs, if car sat long time. It works great. A lubricant that searches dry metal. Try a can. You will love how well it lubricates

[@toddtakacs5003]

If you go back for that old Ford truck. It would bring joy to my heart to watch you bring an old Y-Block Ford back to life. Thank you for these videos.

[@bradalb305]

Derek.. Buddy... Mopar guy here.. Those front drums come off with the hub.. That's why the studs are pressed in there! Love your content bro! Keep the Mopars coming!

[@gordonstarship]

11:55 The Barrapoopa. Perfect name for the rig.

[@sergioarmenta6593]

😂

[@walter2990]

Absolutely, that's the very appropriate name for this POS..., and I love the older Mopars!

[@kellismith4329]

The Bolt Action BarraPoopa

[@gibsonprichard]

Maybe the Poopacuda.

[@SenileOtaku]

You mean not BaBaRaRaCuCuDaDa?

[@guypeterson9384]

It was great to see you in Iola! Thank you for autographizing my license plate. It now proudly hangs in my shop forever.

[@Nanoparticle7]

Dude you really put in the hard work, there is no one and I mean no one that works like you, you are the hardest working man on KZbin.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for noticing 😊

[@RobertZ-d3u]

​@@ViceGripGarage It's IMPOSSIBLE NOT 2 lil Brother!!! Thnxu 4U & UR Families Time My Friend.💯😖🤙🥃🇺🇲🏴‍☠️

[@Ellis157]

you are so right

[@RandomGreymane]

I love the fact you let the grandson drive it! Awesome memory for him and all of us that have cars we never got a chance with.

[@chrissmith256]

I'm so happy. Last weekend l spent 3 hours with a guy while he revived that 81 lmperial. Now, over 2 hours of this Barracuda! I love this guy!!

[@charlesgerlach7059]

awesome vid and find. My first car was a 65 Barracuda, slat 6. silver with a red stripe. ran great. bought from a junkyard that sold running cars. the front fenders were rotted out on the top but replaced them. fun car to drive for my first one. 200 bucks well spent

[@LeoMydoshSr.]

Derek, I grew up with a great backyard mechanic, my dad. I miss him everyday. I actually started getting back under the hood of old cars with my son, because of you giving me the confidence to just do it. When I watch you channel it brings me back, greatly appreciate you. I have watched every episode you post, keep them coming. Thank you

[@ronjones-6977]

My dad has been gone since '89 and I think about him almost daily. I wish I had told him "Thank you!" for everything he taught me. I don't think he was ever prouder than when I won a bet that I could pull the engine and tranny out of my '70 Challenger in less than 45 minutes by myself. He instilled in me the two things that have kept me sane and relatively happy in my 61 years: motorcycles and Frisbee. I still do both almost daily. Dad would have loved VGG.

[@dawnhaun7208]

My guy retired last year and is Finally working on his 64 Dodge dart. We learn so much from you every week. Thanks. You have inspired him to swap out the automatic push buttons to another slant 6 4 on the floor. Thanks.

[@timtaylor3393]

Derek is the James Brown of auto. Hardest working man in auto business!

[@pjh1776]

Undoubtedly

[@scottleese4999]

Dare I say “ The godfather of an engines soul”

[@TomWinkle-ct9jz]

I had an old 60 Plymouth with same motor. When the rings wore out it acted the same way. I poured about half a coffee can of gear oil in it and drove it a few more weeks til I bought an old Buick skylark 68. The gear oil may have gotten you home. I love your determination and really appreciate your videos. Ty Derrick for loads of great entertainment. May want to give the family a day a week. They will be grown and gone faster than you can imagine ..lots of love

[@senatorjimdracula1603]

I'm sure none of us have any doubt that you work 7 days a week. I wish I had that kind of energy! But I'm an old feller. That being said, you owe yourself a nice vacation, Derek. Take a couple weeks, take the fam to Hawaii or something and enjoy the fruits of your labors. It would probably do some good for your injured knee, too. We will all still be here.

[@dh7682]

My Dad had a 1966 Plymouth Barracuda forever. It was my first car to learn to drive on. 3 on the tree! 273 V8. Dad went home to heaven a couple years ago. I still have a lot of great memories in the Barracuda. I miss that car. This would be a great car to drive in town.

[@1996FordBronco]

Quit drinking back in December now these videos are my Friday night. Thanks for all the entertainment!

[@chicagovasko]

It's okay to be sober brother you save a lot of money and actually get things done. Stay strong brother.

[@robertcampbell5485]

Been two years sober for me. Used to drink everyday for 14 years essentially. I don’t miss that poison one bit. Congratulations and don’t ever look back!

[@howie2092]

2 years sober here. Keep up the good work! VGG videos are so much better when I'm not 12 beers deep by the time they are done. Even better, I have time and the extra cash to work on my own projects.

[@vom4164]

Congrats man 🎉 from a young lad

[@reaper-sz5tm]

I would love to see you do a slant 6 rebuild. Whether it’s back to stock or a performance build, it’d be neat

[@russelllowy9405]

I'm sitting here watching in London, England and thinking 99.9999999% of fellers would have opened that drivers door, then closed it immediately and ran. You are an inspiration!

[@jasonfukgoogle493]

The minute the big spider alien thing ran across my lap I would have burned it to the ground lol

[@bbhunting1]

Anyone else notice the oil change when he poured the oil from that gallon jug from a easy 14 inches high into the oil port without a funnel and did not spill any !! What amazing skill.... Love the vidoes ....

[@sethtoe]

We all get older.. sometimes we gotta shift into another gear. You are one of the earliest, "Will it run and drive?" Sites, you and Mustie1 start a whole genre. Thanks for that.

[@upscaleshack]

There are will it run sites that are 15 years old. VGG was not the first. Cold War Motors was doing will it run videos 14 years ago.

[@jonessboness]

Barapoopa made me laugh so hard. I thank you so much because today is my wife of 43 years birthday. And she past away in 2020 and even though it has been 4 years. I still cry my eyes on all of the holidays. So thank you for the brief momet of relief from unhappiness. I love your show, it has been a great escape from my loneliness.

[@AquaPeet]

You know I just realized why I like your videos so much. You struggle and do you best and you got ISSUE after ISSUE but you persevere and keep positive and just JOKE about it and keep the brainicle working and IMPROVE and SOLVE stuff and get VICTORY here and VICTORY there and it really lifts my spirit!!!!

[@davetitterington6272]

One of the thing I love about VGG is that he works on anything. I've owned a little of everything myself, and like seeing that VGG does Interesting vehicles. Thank you Derek

[@johnkaswinkel7883]

What a great effort Derek! One of the best part of the video was when the grandson drove the car! You are a great example of someone that never gives up. This is one of the things my Dad taught me that you don’t give up! He showed me there is most always a way to get something done. You work with what you have to get a task done. Thanks for what you do and the example you are.

[@DrStrangeSpock]

Yep as a 70 yr old you got me all pumped up on doing my own maintenance agin as I got most of your gear basics since JC Whitney orders in 1975 on. Gwanna teach my 17 yr old now whilst doing it. Highly recommend a good hot Finnish style steaming Sauna daily like Tucker Carson does. 20+ min day same as running fir the heart. Breathe thru wet washcloth dipped in bucket like a Finn. 160° water on rocks+. Sleep good. Cleans bod. Works heart.

[@HANKTHEDANKEST]

Ohh boy, we gots Simple Greenage. I've been using the stuff for years--an old floor cleaning guru introduced me to it for polishing concrete floors before sealing them, and I use it to clean everything. Run it through a pressure washer for a good time, in just about any concentration you like. It's a neutral cleaner and pretty safe for pretty much everything--I've been cleaning everything with it for 10 years (run it through your washing machine in the liquid bleach box! DOOOOO IT) and never wrecked anything, ever. I REALLY like that you're working on your own version, Derek. More good cleaners is more better.

[@MonteSkidmore]

Thanks for the "torch the gas tank pickup tube" trick! Was literally ready to fabricate a new tube for my 1948 Jeepster project when I saw you melt that tar out of the Barripoopa's pickup. Saved me time, money and headaches. Love your channel.

[@robertheinkel6225]

I had a 225 in a Dodge Dart. I kept a rag under the hood for checking oil. One day the rag was missing, but I found it ground up and inside the alternator. Disassembled the alternator, removed the pieces and put t back together. It worked fine.

[@jeremymackevincaylor5041]

You know a feller had about 10,000 subscriptions when I came aboard and here you are at 2 million pretty much. I'm surprised but I am very proud of you. Glad to have you in Tennessee.

[@patrickrooney5130]

That's what I love about you Derek. You don't give up. I think I can speak on every ones behalf. Vgg is the best channel you could watch if you want to learn something about cars. Thank so much for your hard work you put into this show. God bless you and your family.

[@uwugaloo]

Just got home from a brooks and dunn concert, and now I'm watching a new rescue. I don't even know what is going on with this friday but I like it. God is good.

[@derekgriffin8488]

Vice Grip Garage, the only KZbin channel a person needs.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Much appreciated!

[@derekgriffin8488]

@@ViceGripGarage all of us Vice Grippers really appreciate what you do!

[@jerrybrothekid]

You mean there are other channels ? .. On KZbin ?

[@BlakeLeeper]

Just came across this after I watched your CRX video. I'm only a few minutes in and can't wait to see the end. My grandparents had a 64 Barracuda in a bright red color.

[@RobertSmith-km6gi]

4 of my first 5 cars were slant 6 Mopars. That ignition sound is unique and recognizable to anyone who formerly owned one. That motor was basically indestructible. There were two items that always arose to shut them down. The ballast resistor on the firewall, and the nylon gear in the distributor. Otherwise they would run no matter how much they were abused. My brother had a Barracuda of that year and the rear window was super expensive to replace for the times. Thanks for the memories!

[@ericj.s.4392]

You got me when you let Grandson take the ol' girl for a spin! You've got a great heart, Derek! 😎👍

[@TeeeganCFB]

Thank you Sir for your time and effort making these videos. It’s so great to watch someone with such a positive and cheerful attitude work on forgotten classics. Keep up the great work!

[@alpineskiman]

What. A. Battle. Your patience and positivity are legendary.

[@ChuckPackwood]

I don’t know how you keep going at your pace, but a Guy sure appreciates you for doing it!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@Ellis157]

@@ViceGripGarage same here a guy is amazed at how you do it . thank god for the wife she is your rock .

[@toddplenda5569]

Derek, I really got to tell you I literally almost couldn’t finish my lunch when you got into that car. Then I envisioned you driving home with your head out the window like that scene from Ace Ventura. I got to say you are a joy to watch the revivals are my favorite. Good luck, Ace.

[@stacietoney3652]

I have that same car!! Mine has been in a garage for over 40 years just waiting for me to bring her back to life!! She was my uncle's and I inherited her ! Someday I will have her running . That's my dream at least! Awesome show, thanks for posting this!

[@HerecomestheCalavera]

Not for sale. I'm gonna fix it up one day.

[@kbschulze]

Stop waiting and get at it. You don’t wait for the right time, the right time is now.

[@ulis_garage]

What's the delay?

[@williamworks6877]

I'm not doubting your work because I'm seeing you do a lot of stuff with cars and got them started even sitting so long

[@cars67833]

00:04 is the closest we'll get to seeing a classic VW on the channel 😭 please Derek id LOVE to see a beetle, type 3, bus, karmann revival even if it's only 200 miles home on back roads! You've done some odd flavors like a Saab and a bricklin I think that would be great to see! That aside I genuinely love your videos You're my favorite automotive KZbinr and inspire me to get out and work on my own cars.

[@kyleknight6027]

This one hit close to home for me. My Dad bought a 65 Formula S Cuda new. He drove that car for 30+ years. When I was born in December 66, I came home from the hospital in that car. I went on to drive that same car myself until I had to sell it. I've regretted that ever since. This video almost produced tears. This car is even the exact same color as mine. Despite the fact that this old girl fought you so hard, I'd still love to have it. You'll get that car running right. One day, with any luck, I'll have another one, and this time, it will stay with me in memory of my Dad. Thank you for the awesome video. I truly enjoyed it.

[@JackassOfAllTrades07]

Ya ever thought that might actually be your old car😂

[@mikescherrer4923]

Hit a guy up maybe he'll sell you this one.

[@kyleknight6027]

@@JackassOfAllTrades07 mine was a Formula S with the 273. Mine also had a black interior and has been on the road in the last 22 years. I must admit when I first saw the car I thought it could be mine. I'm from North Georgia and the old Cuda travelling to Florida would be plausible, but this one isn't it. I'd still love to have this one though.

[@kyleknight6027]

@@mikescherrer4923 I just may do that.

[@samsensei]

Watching your channel inspires me. I have a 71 Jeepster commando sitting in my mom's garage that my family has owned for 45 years. It was my mom's car in the 80's, my high school rig in the 90's and it's been garaged since 2003. Watching these videos makes me think it's time to get it back on the road!

[@wkat950]

Do it. Once it runs well get the brakes bled and maybe the rubber hoses replaced. Same with the tires; don't make bets on them or the windshield wipers. Make sure the thing will drive around town properly before taking it too far.

[@gdholmfirth]

Remember, even Derek failed on this one.

[@rogerdodrill4733]

​@@gdholmfirtheasier to fail w nocar, anyway, didnt fail it ran n drove, just wasn't fast

[@jimparsons61]

This car and engine are near. And dear to my heart, I gotta hand-me-down from my parents who bought the car brand new and I put a new engine in it and I even got it to the point where I could take it to the local drag strip and just run I got I got about 13s in the quarter.

[@jorgemachado7784]

Derek, I turned 50 last wednesday. Things are breaking down man. We're old. Take care. When you mentioned the connection between this thing and a valiant of a similar vintage, I remembered when my father told me that he drove a 63 or 64 valiant in the early 70s. It was a very good car in his opinion. You see, he's gone now, and this video brought that back. I owe you one dude.

[@steveh9869]

Thank you so much for posting these family friendly automotive videos. I teach automotive repair skills to Boy Scouts and this my go-to channels for helping Scouts learn about how engines work and how to troubleshoot various problems. Your content keeps youth engaged and helps them learn how things work in a positive, entertaining format. Please keep up the good work. Your videos mean more than you might imagine.

[@duster71]

"Bamboozled" one of my favorite words. Great show Derek,I'm one of those Mopar nuts,restored them for 20 years. Your always smiling face and word in times of big problems really seem to carry you along. Best car show on KZbin ,it's my lullaby to sleep.

[@dennispage8921]

I had a 1965 Plymouth Fury I bought from the county motor pool auction for $400 in 1969. It had 42k in the odometer. I drove it for three years while in the Coast Guard. That car got 21 plus mpg every time.. great car and engine for the day.

[@Casper8x]

Always check the glove box for a new ballast resistor. It's an unwritten Mopar rule...Yeah that's a tough job on a holiday weekend in Florida of all places.

[@davelowets]

Not just Mopar, but ANY car with a points distributor

[@toddchappell4120]

As a nearly 38 year resident of Pensacola I know exactly what you were feeling in the terms of heat, humidity and smell! After the first 5 years you grow your gills and that helps but you didn't have that type of time. Same humidity also means that any car that sits for too long (3 weeks or more) starts to become a petri dish / terrarium after a few rains unless it's in an enclosed garage. Then it takes 6 weeks! Congratulations on getting it moving again and look forward to seeing the solution to it's issues later.

[@BackUpAccount-eg4vb]

Always good to see someone from kinda the same area. 22 years in mobile, Al, so I can confirm about the weather. All sorts of stuff grows on cars around here if you park them in the shade outside for a while.

[@KevinSmith-ny4gq]

This has to be the most ornery revival I’ve seen you manage! You are a persistent man. This is why these rigs sit and your vast knowledge saves another one. Still the hardest working man on KZbin!

[@jasminehayes7035]

My husbands father passed away unexpectedly. He got his 68 barracuda. All I could do was laugh watching because this whole video is the story of our life with that car. We swear his dad (Greg) says nope you ain’t driving my car. 😂 Can I ask if you ever figured out what was wrong. Thanks for the video and possative attitude! Gives my husband some hope.

[@keimahane]

My Dad had a 1964 and my brother and I spent many miles laying in the back, behind the seat looking up at the sky through that huge back window. I really miss those days, we had so much fun as kids.

[@lessharratt8719]

I think she slipped a tooth on the timing chain. Yes indeed. This is a victory and a great save of a classic. Thanks for doing this.

[@jasonbeer7711]

Come on! He gave Randy an Heirloom drive?! WHY CAN'T I LIKE THIS TWICE?!

[@AubreyStJohn3000]

Love the show Derek. I'm not a car type chap but enjoy watching the problem solving the way you problem solve. Cheers.

[@jeffreyweinzierl1509]

Here's a tip to keep in your toolbox. When you have a car that's been converted to a manure spreader, first, vacuum up the mess like you did. 2nd, spray the carpet down really good with peroxide. 3rd, load it up with baking soda and let it eat at the stench as long as time permits. Then vacuum up the baking soda. It will kill the funk and absorb the odor. Here's another tip. When the wheel studs are splined to the drum, pull the hub with the drum. There's a better chance you won't damage the drum in the process.

[@mavision6525]

The drive home is the best part but you can't expect it every time. Fun to watch getting it back to life.

[@TJ-oi5qe]

I’ve always liked these Barracuda’s. Love the fact that you treat all these great old cars equally!

[@ericbruder6378]

I was a long haul trucker for 22 years thanks for all videos I had 2 strokes one day I’ve been off work

[@suezq57]

My husband has made me a fan. We watch more VGG than regular television these days. Thanks, Sue & Bob

[@douggerred-hart4091]

I'm an Alarm Engineer in the UK, I've been watching your videos for a few years now. People passing Electrical cupboards where I work, can now hear me yelling things like, "FOR CRYING IN THE MUD!" and "HELP ME UNDERSTAND!'.

[@jrvane11]

"We'll ignore that for now." "That's perfect. Nope."

[@matthewjohnston1400]

I find myself saying “Moses” and “I’ll be dipped”.

[@markgrinsted8728]

Exactly this ...i work for an f1 team ....i get some strange looks 😂

[@mysticgreg]

@@markgrinsted8728 Now I need to know if you've got Derekisms to describe parts of an F1 car. Go-faster mailbox slot? Anchor-movener?

[@markgrinsted8728]

@@mysticgreg haha somethings yes, but to be honest some of the parts have just as daft names to begin with🤣

[@t3r080]

Crazy how fast time goes when you have top quality stuff to watch. 2 and half hours just flew by. Thanks for another fantastic film!

[@chriskennedy8309]

I bought a 1980 dodge d300 dump truck the other day, Derek you’ve inspired me to fix an ole going to town rig myself!! Got my 12 year old son involved! He loves cars and gear head stuff! Thanks VGG for all the positive content and God bless!

[@beanapalooza6614]

Dude a feller is about the hit that 2 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS . THAT IS AWESOME FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. FOR ALL YOUR MISSED FAMILY TIME. YOU DESERVE IT DEREK

[@VAROOMABLOO]

...that truck standing beside you is very patient at holding the life giving elements. what a trooper.

[@Lucians_legacy]

Watching Derek do these revivals has a guy browsing facebook marketplace and daydreaming about a few of the dentside Ford trucks that aren't very far away... Keep it up Derek, you're doing awesome work!!

[@BlakeLee744]

Just dropped by to say that I love these episodes and the longer they are, the better I like them!... I really look forward to them on Fridays and I appreciate all the hard work!

[@RobertZ-d3u]

Yup......MUCH Bett'r Than ANY Damn Movies Out Ther 2Day & NOT Filthy Either. The Language I Mean. A TRUE Good Fella is HARD 2FIND These Days. Yup, U Have a GREAT Day My Friend.💯😖🤙🥃🇺🇲🏴‍☠️

[@richardlarosa845]

I loved the IV bag and the meter toss!! Great content Thanks again for making Friday nights a joy.

[@dadalebreton184]

Thanks for sharing the Oil-fuel mix for start up. Thats exactly what I use to grease the cylinders from sitting 2-20 years sitting. Your right on the washing the rings and ether or brake cleaner. Its to volatile. I use it as emergency if i flood the plugs or need to see if there's a spark. That's it

[@StringsUp58]

Derek, how lucky are you finding all these pieces of history. Hard to see what was once someone’s pride and joy, just left to rot away. Watching you deal with these Mopars really makes me appreciate workin on my Deville. Lol