1952 Dodge Cooling Repair & Paint Buff - Vice Grip Garage EP23

The 1952 Dodge Meadowbrook is back! I dig into the cooling system and try to get that repaired, then get side tracked and start buffing the paint out, because I want it Factree. Maybe it shines a little more? I think it does. Brings a guy right down to his knees even. Ever see a old car break down in a car wash? Well, watch and find out what to do when that happens. Want to say hi, sell me some junk, or send me classic hats, Pencils, keychains, or liquid courage? Mail box machines is below.
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[@cloud9smokeshop]

Discovery/tlc/speed channel, give this guy a show in the next like 13 1/2 seconds!

[@ViceGripGarage]

you rock - thanks for watching!

[@bigragu6828]

Steven Cooper Unfortunately, gotsta gree with you. KZbin show went mainstream (not roadkill) content went down the fart pipe.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

cloud9smokeshop This would make a great show, I find myself laughing out loud and that is rare for a KZbin creator. 30 minutes with the wife. A guy and a gal garage.

[@walthansen6333]

Or MotorTrend..... good addition to shows like Roadkill.

[@JediMasterFO]

Thank you for all your hard work and time making these videos. You are informative and hilarious. A guy can't watch your show and drink a beer at the same time because he'd waste the beer when it shot out his nose laughing. It still burns and damnit if don't smell like beer in here. A guy ought to warn a fella before that happens. Thanks so much for all you do!

[@QQTrick1QQ]

30 years ago I had the distributor modulator go in the hammer lane in rush hour traffic in a city I knew nothing about and coasted over 3 lanes off a ramp through a green light past a stop sign crossing the street into the parking lot stopping 6 inches from the curb in front of a parts store without ever touching the brakes and put it in park. To this day It was by far my finest moment.

[@haydencottrill625]

Ice cold under pressure. Love that story.

[@thomaslinger4062]

Old Buicks are cool,great rides.what model?, in an old early50's add,Buick claimed all cars of the future will have port holes in them.

[@thomaslinger4062]

Dang,put it on wrong comment, oh well

[@iWrestleXuSubmit]

QQTrick1QQ 👌🏻

[@9HighFlyer9]

That's a good story. I had a friend that drove us up to the high country to see some snow. He hit a super slick patch of ice making a left. Spun the Jeep around at least 540° while clawing for grip into the parking lot and backed it into a nice parking spot in front of the restaurant we were headed to. Did it all in one smooth action. Don't think Ken Block coulda hooned it in there any better.

[@dudebroski9460]

As a mechanic... I love this show! Dont change a thing. This is the reality of it, no drama except the battle for fuel, fire and air...... And eventually brakes maybe. Thank you!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watching dude!

[@failuremagnet]

My old man was a lifetime shade tree mechanic (well, until computers took over at least) and watching these are like watching him work on a car - it's like going home again.

[@2spun4u]

Brakes are for quitters

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

First car I had was an old ford. I banged on the house door. A old man came out. He looked like an older version of one of my Dads friends. Old mean biker lookin guy. He was a great person though. It was sunk in the mud and buried in weeds. I popped the hood made sure she had all her vitals available. Beat n heat the brakes until the wheels would turn. Started it up and rocked it out of the holes it made from sittin for years. Then rolled to a stop. Told the old man at the house, "I'll be back later to do the brakes so I could get er home". He gave me a funny look, like I was either dumb or crazy. He jumped in the car and proceeded to do doughnuts and burn outs in the intersection for about a half hour. He pulled back into the yard, he jumped out happy as hell. hopping and skipping, laughing and smiling. He walked up to me and said "see, you taken her home now then ?". I still wasnt sure about driving home with no brakes but, there was no way in hell I was about to tell that old man I didnt have the balls to do it ( I was only 15 years old, 1992 ). At that age I may not have had the balls yet but, I did it. It was one of the best lessons Ive learned in my life.

[@glennwill638]

Im not a mechanic and i love his videos.

[@JesusisJesus]

I broke down once when I was half my age. So this guy left his headlights on and went to work. So I have no juice when I come back. BIG lesson I learned is that if your car doesn’t go, if you sit in it and do nothing, that’s exactly what people will do for you. If you begin pushing the old car and trying to clutch start it or get it out of the way, people see you struggling but you are at least trying, they’ll put their one in PARK and jump out and help the fella. If you konk out, begin helping yourself and 20 people will show up out of nowhere and pick your car up, and move it to the side. It’s amazing what 21 Manpower can accomplish in a minute.

[@paulasearcy4246]

I’m at 58 year oil black woman in Los Angeles who has been turning wrenches and swapping engines for 34 years, i ran across you and a guy got me stuck! Your funny and knowledgeable. Thanks we totally different but have cars in common USA

[@tflo3482]

"If I hit my shin on that custom trailer hitch one more time I swear my soul is just gonna leave my body." It's so hilarious because it's so relatable!

[@ViceGripGarage]

we've all been there!

[@tflo3482]

@@ViceGripGarage I work in lawn care so it's a daily occurrence

[@darickymeister]

Somewhere in a campground, in a river, is my hitch....I finally tossed it :)

[@stephenyoungblood6675]

Lmao I couldn't stop laughing for 5 mins straight

[@schwanzmunster2503]

Yea it is. The worst is when the truck is up on a lift and you hit your head on it

[@backyardbowties]

Ive never subd over a one liner... but you had me at "This car is way to good for me. Nevermind, horn doesn't work I feel at home"

[@ViceGripGarage]

Its a true story even

[@dustinadams3729]

@@ViceGripGarage swear im still giggling over that line

[@EuroB0B1]

My old boss used to have a similar sense of humour. Found it really hard to keep a straight face when working alongside and the days just flew past. People like your goodself restore my faith in humanity. Thanks.

[@denvermason2467]

The fender repair was gold. 👍

[@mkdmousa]

watching u push your rig out of the car wash was pure comedic bliss brother.

[@Bingo551]

Big time!🤣

[@amber110526]

Mojave in August. Love it

[@stephengordon576]

I just about died laughing.

[@MrTrack412]

I know, I was sittin' here a thinking, "how can the boy do they?" He's powerful strong!

[@darickymeister]

That was funny as heck!

[@sledge2307]

That cool and calm nature even in the worst of scenarios is an inspiration 😄

[@marvincarter870]

Thanks for the intro in bringing the paint back on these old cars Derek. Great video and thanks Jessica for picking him up and getting him home!

[@carrna100]

I have never laughed so hard as to when you went through the wash with the plastic bag rear window. " feels good on the back of a guys neck" 😆

[@bazwillrun]

"thats too much...tooo much !" as the car rapidly fills with water...

[@222boneal]

Oh my goodness, the part about the custom hitch, priceless! This is by far, one of, if not the funniest channels on the old interwebs.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watching Brad!

[@monunez4931]

@@ViceGripGarage M 9000000

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

I love how there's just a saw casually dangling there at 9:08.

[@Issueforth]

I had my concerns until i saw your comment and realised it wasn't just me noticing the swinging Blade of Damocles. Now I feel better.

[@chrisadoba971]

Haha, yeah what hell is that?

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

That's the saw of Damocles

[@blakewolfinger7741]

Mechanics dream catches?

[@GrauBartMedia]

Just saw that too and wondered why....

[@Dave-eu9jj]

I always get a chuckle out of your videos, a guy needs a chuckle every once in awhile.

[@holdonn4712]

Derek you are the most talented , intertaining and likeable person you can find..

[@Ben-mp3yh]

That Circular Saw dangling in the background during the unboxing tho.

[@Fubarfighter]

That tells him how far to back the Dodge in. You can tell he went too far the once-so it worked.

[@orionlitzau6794]

what the f was that right?

[@shawnlauderdale6502]

Ben1730 lol, yep, I saw that too!

[@splatbabylon]

I'm still laughing about the damn saw. Brilliant.

[@Electric_Eye_]

RIP Circular Saw. My thoughts and prayers go out to its friends and family. We are all so surprised by this and reminded to cherish the time we have with the ones we love. 😥We're gonna miss you Circular Saw😭😭😭

[@charger19691]

“When life gives you too many lemonades, trade some of them for some Bourbons” You Sir are a Rembrandt! Subscribed!

[@ViceGripGarage]

thank you for subscribing!

[@jimh6763]

Best video yet!! Hilarity! Love that you dont even comment on the fact you had to push it out of the car wash!! Just kept talking!! Professional!!!

[@Stang413]

The circular saw hanging down really adds to the ambiance.

[@friguy4444]

Great shine! Love the vidyas. I used to tour with my band 24/7 365 for years as a young un. Once we were headed to Yellowknife N.W.T. (North West Territories, Canada) from Calgary, Alberta in our bus with all our P.A. lights, amps, music gear and us loaded inside. It was January and we'd just passed High River two and a half hours back in -56C weather (yes that's truly how cold it gets up there). It was dark. Suddenly some how the rear dualies of the right side of the bus broke off and we skidded to a perilous stop on the ice highway. This was in the early 1990's so no cell phones. Bad. But the bus was still running so heat. Scared. Freaked out even (always high back then because, band). But the highway was and I guess still is patrolled by N.W.T. Rangers in trucks. Half hour waiting and one found us. He drove back to High River then sent a old fashioned hook style 1979 3/4 ton Ford F350 tow truck to come tow us back to High River. Single Cab. Only the sound man and Light guy went in the tow truck the rest of us stayed in the bus. He picked up the bus by the rear end and towed us backwards while we were inside of the bus trying to steer the front wheels and praying we wouldn't all die due to the insane constant weaving and skidding back and forth of the bus at speed being towed backwards in the dark, icy, cold, night of the single lane highway. We drank all we had and smoked all we could as we prayed for God to forgive us because WE KNEW WE WERE GOING TO DIE!!!.....But we didn't. That young whipper snapper of a backwards tow truck dude really handled the whole insane rig like a nuthouse Nixon. We got to the town, took the only Hotel there and waited for parts to fix the bus. I'm still a believer.

[@Basementmice24]

My three year old daughter and I love watching your videos. She says “daddy he sounds like you, he’s funny”

[@jonathanz4987]

My 7 year old says "Daddy, a guy sounds like you, except he's actually funny!"

[@mygorgeousmedia]

Bro I swear I can see why! I fell in love with his sense of humor! I mean not to mention he's a wizard at what he does, but he doesn't make it painful and boring for you. I've never attempted to fix a car but somehow I am watching hours and hours of him fixing all types of cars that I never knew existed! But his sillyness and joyful-jollyness makes it fun and easy all while being educational! 💯💯💯👏🏽👍🏼

[@maupinmaupin1472]

My old Fords, and really all my old cars always got me home safely, and then broke down in the yard. They loved me.

[@jessemurray1757]

I love going back and watching these older episodes. Crazy how far the channel has come in 2 years, glad I was there to watching it happen.

[@martyjordan2357]

That is true about the thermostat...maintains the flow to keep the coolant in the radiator longer so that it cools down

[@MullinsGarage]

I broke down in one of them self feeding car wash driving my 57 Chevy. Had two other cars stuck in there behind me. Oh and the big sign that says honk if there is a problem. Only works if your horn does. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Lnmwr]

LOL

[@stansova3138]

One thing I learned about Chevies is that they sure make Fords look perfect.

[@TheSkaireKrowe]

That car wash was the funniest thing Ive seen ALL DAY. Thanks.

[@1978JonBullock]

First watched in 2019 when a guy was first starting out came back in 2024 for some nostalgia content. Good to see how much of huge success Derek has made of his channel.

[@jodyries3851]

You are hands down the best car vlog personality out there!!! I hope your channel explodes like Goonzquad did! Your future is very bright indeed. Mouse sucker 500...CLASSIC!!!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you so much ya'll

[@franklinbrown8417]

He's good. But I wouldn't say the best out there. No insult intended. Lot of car channels out there, and some are really sketchy, and some really good. And he's in the really good category. Now if I can figure out what digicals means...

[@pitbullkngz7236]

The deader then Elvis on the battery loved it

[@richardakers9167]

Digicals works with electrisicals.......LOL

[@maxboonkittypoison]

I agree with you that this guy is the best out there. Hes got humor and the know how and the balls to drive 16 miles with NO BREAKS. God damn i wouldn't drive out the driveway without breaks pfffeeewwww.

[@Mullay2]

Worst place I ever broke down was over 30 years ago. I was toolin' down the highway in traffic in my '56 Buick when I encountered heavy traffic heading to the old Seattle Coliseum for a Seattle Sonics basketball game. That old nailhead didn't like the traffic much and vapor locked bigger than grannies bloomers. After getting the single finger salute about a thousand times from frustrated Sonics fans as my Buick was blocking traffic this dinky little tow truck finally showed up. The driver finally got the Buick hooked up and towed it and me home. Of course after the car sat in the lot outside my apartment overnight it fired right up. Needless to say however, I don't drive it in traffic much anymore. The Sonics are gone the coliseum is now called Key Arena, but the car is still with me.

[@mayshack]

"Worst place I ever broke down was over 30 years ago." Time traveler confirmed. Nothing like trying to get parts for my 2008 Silverado in 1985.

[@1439of2000]

Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton forever!

[@timgiddey]

Maybe the Old Buick Was Trying to Tell You She's a Pistons Fan and Wanted Nothing to do with them Sonics ?

[@zzzman2206]

Jay Gilling my oldest son was a high school friend of Shawn Kemp. Concord High school, Elkhart, Indiana.

[@NHL633]

If a guy wants to stop that vapor lockin up just put some of your wife's or granny's clothes pins on the makem go line between the fuel pump and the carburetor thingy. It'll draw of enough heat to keep a fella going thru the hot times. A trick I learned from an old desert fella some fifty years ago - works good and so long as you don't get caught swiping clothes pins - it's a cheap fix.

[@garybraswell6571]

I appreciate your creative use of language and humor. Thanks for throughing in the useful tips. Your entertaining and interesting

[@michaelsulpizio606]

Derek: there is a hidden sheet metal tube, behind the water pump when installed , called a water distribution tube that puts water under pressure flowing upward towards the head, helping cool the head! The tube can clog overheating the head & engine! Or the tube can disintegrate from corrosion due to the fact that it is sheet metal! If installing a new one treat it so that it won’t corrode before installing , note if you obtain a new one fabricate a tool to pull out the old one, using the new one as a template, maybe, 1 1/4 x1/8 strap steel about 4’ long maybe a little longer to be able to grab end W/ slide hammer to yank out old tube if it breaks up spend the time to clean it out all the way to the back cylinder! Big difference in cooling the motor ! Not many people know about this ! I was taught this by an old timer! On my first engine build as a teenager in high school rebuilding my Dads 52 Plymouth station wagon Flathead 6! Regards Mad Mike S. From the land of freezing ass cold❄🥶⛄….

[@gergie4955]

Dude is entertaining as hell. My new favorite show!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Nice!! Appreciate it

[@matthewmcbride1379]

Worst/best break down. Alabama to Georgia, caliper bolt fell off because I am stupid and forgot to torque it down well enough. A guy drove me around to six different auto parts stores...no bolt. Last chance was a utility/electrical store, yup, they had a bolt that worked. That guy got me to my VA doc appointment. Thank you guy. People are really great, don't believe everything on the news. And I love this channel.

[@cassiebell1483]

Broke down on the side of the PA Turnpike. First started with smoke inside, pulled over on the turnpike and let it sit a minute, then started her up again. Made it roughly 500 feet before the smoke and smell and jumping began. 1990 Audi 80, That my dad got for free because no one could get it started. Worked his magic on her and got that problem diagnosed and fixed (cracked distributor cap, died every time a felette drove in the rain) But she had many additional issues that would keep coming up as she was undoubtedly the best most reliable model audi even created 👀 Thanks for the videos VGG - glad I came across the channel finally.

[@virtuestreams2616]

So, I was watching this episode while my wife was napping on the couch, and I got tickled by your ridiculous antics. Well, being the thoughtful husband I am, I attempted hold my giggles on the inside-yep, and after about 37 seconds of this nonsense my internal pressure felt the need to lower itself via my backside-oh mercy, the sound that bounced off my leather recliner was enough to startle my dog, she was also napping, and the dog jumped up from her slumber, barked like maniac which of course work my bride. Yep-that happened. Anyway, the belly-laugher I experience was totally worth the butt-chewing I endured. I actually had to watch this twice because I missed a decent amount the first go around. 😂😂. Thanks for the fun-times and peace-out!

[@baumannmichael95]

"guys seen himself die about 15 times in his dreams from the old jack stand fail." every time i slide under somthing on jack stands i look around and see what is going to crush my head first

[@OldSkoolF]

I drilled Thru holes in my stands... I pin em.

[@donellmuniz590]

I always stack a coupla mounted tires under the car, just in case. No chance of em breaking or tipping over.

[@kennethgeorge9922]

@@OldSkoolF That is a great idea

[@AcmeRacing]

@@donellmuniz590 If I have room, I'll leave my floor jack in place. Once the car is resting on the stands, I close the valve and leave it almost touching. Saves time at the end of the job, too.

[@MrAvlandrew]

@@AcmeRacing same... when i can.

[@paulstruckman9154]

I noticed over the years Cooling systems get limed up from calcium in tap water. I used to dump in a pint of snobol for 24 hrs with several warm ups to decalcify. The downside, if it leaked it will get worse. Flush with clean water, fix the leaks then top off with distilled water and antifreeze or 50/50 antifreeze. Will cure the overheat and improve the heater. Enjoy your show!

[@tuberNunya]

StriNg Oriented and symBOlic Language?

[@jimneamy8773]

I think this might be my favorite episode so far!

[@LewisBretBozz]

I had no idea that Red Green’s son had his own car show! This guy is amazing. Informative and entertaining 👍🏻

[@ohiofarmer5918]

Resemblance to Harold more than Red.......... In appearance. Throw in the soothing voice of Mustie1.... And there's your dinner!

[@vnvracer1384]

reminds me of Red too.

[@stevepartridge75]

Your channel is better than anything on TV. Great content keep up the good work!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks - appreciate that!

[@cecilfrench2238]

@@ViceGripGarage intrresting for sure i would like to see what you could build with sparing no expense

[@brandonfairbanks5764]

Up at 4 am because night shift. Giggling like a 6 year old at a sleep over when your buddy says weiner. Don't change a thing, you are entertaining and truly informative. Maybe a high performance Ford in there somewhere would be nice.

[@ronwallace6273]

I love your show , I borrowed my sister my car and 30 minutes later cops came to door and they told me my car was blocking all lanes of traffic on a 4 way in the middle of street with doors open , she flooded my 65 olds 88 in street and left it there , and I was 16 just got my license about 6 months ago back then and cop takes me to my car and I never seen so many angry people all telling what they thought of me and my car , I get in it starts right up and I drive it away with everyone telling me I'm number one in a not so nice way . I'll never forget this and I'll never loan my car to anyone again keep up great show , I loved working on getting cars to start like you do , bad back stopped me disabled now but I love watching you do it keep it up , down the road great job

[@Mullay2]

The old timers are right. The thermostat slows down the water so it can spend more time in the radiator cooling down before it returns to the motor. I really enjoy your videos!

[@bertgrau9246]

That's not correct, a thermostat is to hold the coolant in. The engine to get the engine UP to operating temperature then let's the hot coolant to the radiator to cool the coolant

[@kevinsukdolak5007]

So what happens if you run it with no thermostat?

[@crazytrain7114]

@@kevinsukdolak5007 It will over heat at speed. The coolant has to spend time in the radiator to cool down. If you dont have a thermostat, a large flat body washer ( 5/8th") will work. Just make sure you figure out a gasket, maybe the one off the bad thermostat.

[@moshyda1265]

Anytime i think of watching just one video i end up in a VGG marathon with an emty sixpack and tons of car building knowledge.

[@mikebrunner1577]

200 miles in the middle of BFE. 8 HRS for a tow. Was alot of fun. Thank you AZ DPS for the extra water and the food......

[@ohmswats]

i had a 68 olds cutles me and a frind of mine went from ohio to Florida and alternator went out in Georgia and we just decided to just hitchhike the rest of the way to Florida it was just not a good plan took us two months to get back home, just no good. we hitchhiked back home and thank god for the people that picked us up, if not for there generosity we would have starved to death .

[@2poler]

"Well! I immediately regret this decision!" 🤣😂

[@painter989]

" Oh no, it's shiny. Shiny stuff makes me really nervous" Best line in the whole episode

[@johnjwedrall4290]

Yours is the best coolest garage videos on the internet, thank you 😊👍👍

[@bagged87chevy]

Remember watching this video years ago and it came up on my feed. So I decided to watch it again and am reminded as to why Derek has been having the much deserved success. Hasn’t changed him either. Lifetime subscriber. Keep doing your thing guy

[@darrenfarr4890]

Love Derek, his style his talent, his projects and love for abandoned road junk treasurers!!!!!

[@nascar-fanjunkie5062]

The moment he said “this oil pain is bigger then the R.M.S Titanic he got me full respect and made me laugh my ass off. This dude is now my daily watched KZbin 😎

[@steve46814]

Just came across this video and it caught my attention because when I was a young lad my folks had a '52 Dodge just like this one, Coronet though, but exactly the same color. But I have a "what is the worst place you broke down" story. About twenty some years ago I was talking with a former co-worker who dabbled in old cars and he said "If you're looking for something, tell me." Half joking I said if you find a '46-'48 Dodge in great shape, let me know, being sure that finding said vehicle would be impossible. I mean, who would ever want to have such a thing. But the first car I had to drive was my grandfathers '48 Dodge 4dr sedan that eventually became my car through high-school, so I thought it would be fun to have one once again. Several months later he called me and said "I have your car". I responded "you found one". He replied "I bought it for you". We agreed on a price and he assured me that I should have no problem driving it back - a full half-day away. So I friend drove me down to get it and we drove it back with no issues. But it still had his plates on for driving home, so I needed to get the title transferred and new plates purchased. It was our anniversary so my wife and I were going to get the car's title transferred and then go out to eat afterword. The old Dodge ran fine coming home so I expected it would be a breeze for us to complete our business and enjoy the rest of the day. The car had other thoughts. On the way over to the BMV, the car died and I pulled it over to the side of the road. I opened the hood (had those neat gull-wing hoods and suicide doors) and started to check things out. Fuel checked out good, had spark at the points, but none coming out of the high-side of the coil. Suspected the coil went bad but wanted to confirm it so I walked over to garage/auto shop near by and asked to borrow a multi-meter. Of course no one is going to lend a stranger who just walked in expensive test equipment so the shop manager sent one of the mechanics with the test meter back with me. We got to the car and was explaining to the mechanic what I suspected was the issue and asked him to check it. He just stood there with the meter in his hand and a blank stare on his face. He didn't have a clue as to what to do. I asked him to lend me the meter and I confirmed that indeed, the high side of the coil had gone open. We went back to the shop and I asked the manager if they had a 6volt coil in stock. He just laughed and said no. I then asked him if he would call NAPA for me and have a coil delivered. He laughed a little more and said "You'll never find a coil for that around here." So I very politely asked him again if he would call NAPA and check. Still laughing (a lot) he picked up the phone and called. Laughing still, he told the counter man what he was calling for. All of a sudden he got quiet, his face turned sober and the next thing he said was "Send it over". An hour or so later NAPA pulled up with my coil, I paid the shop for the coil, returned to the car, installed the new coil, and we drove away - too late now to go out to eat. So that is my "what is the worst place you broke down" story.

[@amber110526]

A guy really has guts & does not back away from defeat. Amazing 👏 🙀

[@BlueSky...]

Restoration on a budget. Love it! Any car with all working gages is a keeper.

[@nigelbobinski5798]

Well I’ll be dipped if this ain’t the best dang interwebs vidya I ever did watch!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks my friend

[@midlanddisplay]

Your video work is getting better every episode. This is almost like a series you might find on a cable channel..

[@jimneamy8773]

it's a different red green type show. I'm a fan of goofy and dry humor.

[@GarageGoneRogue]

couldn't stop laughing at the carwash!!! after watching your show on motortrend I started watching your vids from first and working my way through all of them

[@evolati12]

Boy I do wish you’d upload vijeo’s more frequently there Mr. Grip Garage! One of thee best damn channel on the YousTube!!!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you appreciate it very much!

[@spacewalker8262]

I agree!!!

[@joeday4293]

*vidja

[@kentstone5193]

There really needs to be a love icon and not just the like thingy. Enjoyed the whole video, thank you Derrek, I really appreciate the good laugh you gave me.

[@nicholasdickson3891]

My all time favourite VGG moment is the car wash. Has me in tears every time. 🤣 Best channel on the youtubes!!

[@saschaz1]

That car wash scene was hilarious. Giving a guy a great laugh on a rainy afternoon. Thanks!

[@chasechevy8933]

Broke down feelin' up a girl in a field after a date when I was a young man. Left the radio on too long w/o starting the truck to charge the ole batree. Had to walk a mile to a buddy's house for a jump since it was pre cell phones. Those were some good times

[@BauregardSenior87]

Better times. I remember flattening the batree on a '74 Be em dubya 323i, it had those mechanical fuel make it happiners so all I had to do to getter goin' again was to roll down hill but the stickilator in two and lift the clutch, no batree? no problem ran a dream without it, headlights were dimmer than a wet candle though.

[@chasechevy8933]

@@BauregardSenior87 .....🤣🤣🤣🤣 You have me smiling on fathers day. Hope you have a good one as well 😁

[@Ravrc]

my new favourite channel this guy has me in literal tears

[@hondodorito2975]

It's just gets better .Derek you found your calling in life .

[@michaelsulpizio606]

The 52 Dodge series & Christmas special bus catastrophe are among my favorites!!! Because it reminds me of what I did when I was young enough to have that much care free fun ! Back in 1963 my buddy down the street had a 38 Chevy flatbed 1 ton truck who would pick me up to chauffeur me to high school. I had a rear seat out of a World War Two Jeep that I stuck into some open knots in the wood at the rear of the flat bed, so it would stay put! No seat belts they did not exist yet ! Was a wild ride! Lived through it! Thank God! Hilarious fun , endless laughter careening down desert roads in a truck and camper with it loaded with car club members bouncing off the walls of the camper! Laughing so hard you had tears in your eyes! And still do to this day! That’s what Derek’s videos remind me of! Just met up with a couple of old car club members, “brothers all” unfortunately it was a funeral for one of my brother club members and life time friend! We mourned the loss of his wife and life partner! But remembered all the fun we had when we were much younger , it was a great celebration of life! And we know she is in a much better place , to be with our lord , God Almighty! Your videos not only are entertaining & full of technical knowledge but inspiring ! Keep up the great work! …..

[@charlesmanning7254]

Hands down my fave thus far. I can't tell you enough how entertaining you are. I had to screenshot the carwash scene for my wallpaper....priceless!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Charles - that's awesome!

[@randy25rhoads]

Oh wow. When I was a little one my grandpa gave me one of those exact hood ornaments. Still have it in my desk three decades later. Cool to know what the rest of the car looked like, lol.

[@WendellCombs]

"All you gotta do is have your kids waste an entire bottle of Windex cleaning rocks and sticks..." had to be a recent experience. It's too real to make up that kind of thing. You are a great dad!

[@bobchauncey63]

That Dodge is a reel fine motoring machine back in the summer of '52 when wee young'uns would go jack rabbit hunting in our Dodge Meadow Muffins! Those were the daze Mr. Vice Grip.

[@nickc7494]

I’ve been fixing cars since 5 years old, nothing but aggravation mixed with joy. Great video

[@stakesd]

This is, by far, the best car video I have watched in a very long time, I really needed this laugh today!

[@deanbean6240]

Dude you are a trip, I could enjoy a cold one and watch your shows all day.

[@user-zo6jk4jn3c]

I couldn’t stop laughing at the antics. I’m in tears from how true this is! Thank you for doing this channel you are awesome!

[@Mullay2]

That Korean War era chrome is notorious for being very thin. My folks had a '51 Nash Rambler Station Wagon and my job as a younker was to polish the chrome. I did it exactly the way you just showed how to do it.

[@swoods234]

Don't DON'T ever lose the humor Derek 🤣😂🤣👍👍

[@eacun7]

12/22/2022, I just decided to check one of the old videos, and boy. It really does make my heart warm to see how far a guy has come, and why.

[@jacobmccall110]

I’m in the process of fixing up a 1969 Ford F100 for my 14 yo daughter. I happened stanced upon this channel while trying to learn a thing out 2 about a thing or 2. And it has been my lifesaver both mechanically, and mentally. Thank you Derek.

[@andyreid7274]

The swinging saw has me dying of laughter!

[@MrHondatrxex]

The funniest episode yet. You are awesome! Never stop!

[@pwin240]

Hi paul here So love your videos and love to rebuilt cars and motorcycle but not on your scale lol had an old citroen saxo i keep rebuilding till the floor fell out and the worst place i broke down on a beach and the tide took it well that's the fun of it keep doing what you do again love watching you puts a smile on my face lol be safe mate

[@brooktrout1486]

This is my favorite vid-yah of yours. This is the REAL VGG

[@daviddandurand5533]

Derek, Thank you so much for the entertainment I just found this channel a week ago and now my wife is hooked Too this is the best thing on the didgitcal device!

[@jackfaught8539]

Leaving giants stadium on a Monday night. Jets lost to Patriots, I'm wearing jets Jersey driving my 82 f150 wrong way down the exit to skip traffic, it catches on fire. Spent the next hour getting hit with beer bottles. Luckily I had a deer butchered in a cooler to throw back at them...good times. It was power steering fluid on the manifold btw. Love your vids man! Keep em coming

[@ViceGripGarage]

Winner!!🏆🏆🙌

[@iWrestleXuSubmit]

Jack Faught damn that sucks man I had an 86 f150 with a straight six it’s been through hell and back and ran to the end it had over 300,000 miles on it when I was heading down rout 70 and the frame snapped on the passenger side but the other side stayed intact drove it home with a snapped frame and realize now that was probably one of the stupidest things I had ever done but man I miss my truck.

[@houseofpills]

There is a special layer of hell for Patriots fans

[@WhatIsYourMalfunction]

@@houseofpills Jets fans ARE living their hell. :-)

[@jamesnorris998]

You my friend are a rock star

[@michaeljamesannis1751]

As a mechanic of 35 years. you are correct about the need for a thermostat. Without one you are liable to get localized :hot spots" in your block. Also without a thermostat, the engine would always lose heat to the radiator and take longer to warm up.

[@justthetip9228]

Glad you're gentle to Michelle. Great into! And yes I'm an observational genius..+

[@mattrage1673]

well ill be dipped if i didnt laugh out loud several times during this vidja.. when the car took off at the car wash i lost it.. keep up the great work man

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Matt, appreciate you watching

[@VanderGroejn]

I swear, if I ever make it to Minnesota I'll buy you a beer and a steak dinner. Love the channel and looking forward to the next one. Cheers bud!

[@titansrule72]

i would totally feel safe hanging out with the guy under any life threatening situation. never panics. and keeps his sense of humor. the worst place I ever broke down was in my 1968 ford mustang when the carburetor gave out in the middle lane of traffic and I had to keep my foot on the gas to keep it running. needless to say but I was white knuckling it until I could pull over. one other time it didnt break down but I went down a hill on a breezy day and my convertible top blew open because the latches were shot.

[@joelindsey8585]

I have cable comealonged so many vehicles onto trailers. Got so good at it I used two comealonged and one chain. Kids today will never know the struggle.

[@K10wNs-Shed]

Worst place I ever broke down was in the fast lane, at the traffic lights, and first in line during peak hour traffic with a huge line-up of cars behind me. The little brass inlet tube had fallen out of the mechanical fuel pump. Tapped it back in with a block of wood and popped the hose back on and away we went again. That was after I had to push it through the lights and around the corner to a safe parking spot.

[@bloodybones63]

Almost the same! Busy intersection, Hwy 501 in Myrtle Beach, SC, Friday @ 5 pm. My Chevy 1500 quit. First in line at light. A County police woman stopped & pushed my truck out the road before I knew she was doing it! By hand. The fuel pump in tank, had separated. I had been resisting getting a cell phone for years. I knew it was time then.

[@motorhead1884]

Omg i just watched about 3 or 47 hours of your vids man and im loven it you remind me of a show I used to watch the red green show keep it up informative and funny lmfao

[@dcbluez4883]

I have been under and over so many cars and trucks twisting wrenches over 5 decades and when I watch you it feels like my hands are getting greasy again. Love it.

[@walter2990]

My buddy broke down with a 34' boat inside a car wash-a-tieria, and I got to drive 25 miles (after too many Wobble Pops), and hooked to the boat and pulled it 25 miles to his house. One of my favorite rescue episodes! And I got 4 lbs. of grouper fillers out of that "break down".

[@CatherineScott1]

I broke down at the DMV, and they had a nerve to fail me too. Aaah, those guys, lol. Love your vids, hilarious.

[@ViceGripGarage]

That's a tad inconvenient ! Appreciate ya!

[@patrickphippspa584]

Interesting! I have a 49 Plymouth and a 50 Dodge in REALLY nice shape. Loved seeing this video. You seem to fuss with a lot of the vehicles I own and enjoy. Thanks buddy!

[@Tumbleweed_Tx]

I broke down 70 miles SE of Amarillo at 7pm on a Friday night before Labor Day while driving a Fiat Spider. My rotor came apart, so I reached into my toolbox, pulled out my spare rotor and was on my way by 8pm. I was about 550 miles from home.

[@ScottSmiley99]

An interstate over pass in my 69 Belair when the Hurst Indy shifter broke rain on top of snow and ice. Laying on my back with icy snow running down my spine as I reached up and set the linkage to 1st gear. Started it in gear since the clutch decided to break at that moment. What an evening.