ABANDONED Chevelle will it RUN AND DRIVE 600 Miles Home?

I take a 1200 Mile Road Trip for a 1966 Chevelle Rescue. I put together a 355 small block chevy with some parts laying around the garage. I loaded that up and drove it to North Dakota, where I purchased this 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle site unseen. I spent weekend putting in the motor and transmission - then attempt a first start with the new engine followed by the long ride home alone!
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[@paulbaluch439]

Thanks that was a great video I really enjoyed it I know what you mean about them radiators not cooling down that Motors hell they didn't want to cool down the straight six back then straight face telling it like it is I loved it you are definitely Discovery Channel material look forward to your next show

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watching Paul - really appreciate your support!

[@michaelsclark]

Way better discovery channel they rulen things

[@ViceGripGarage]

Buyer dropped it there

[@davidelliott5843]

Discovery would ruin everything with their same-as-always formats and scripted blather to camera.

[@infosneakr]

I agree. why dont you have a produced show and big paychecks? You deserve it

[@DavidGavinETC]

Who’s here in 2023 because of your love for Derek and wanting to see his humble beginnings? And also cause for some reason YT recommended it randomly

[@hallwest9650]

Me and during the video one of his o’reilly commercials popped up 😂

[@mickeyhulk6790]

I'm here watching all his previous videos. I've only been watching this channel for a couple months. I really like this channel.

[@tekoppentekoppen761]

@@mickeyhulk6790The concept is so wholesome!

[@plumbkrazy810]

I really like the background music on this one. I wish I could download a sound track of that band...

[@j0909vfjklc]

Dec 12, 2023 watching this gem. A rare thing Derek didn't have a hat on while changing the oil

[@iainwells2757]

Watching this for the first time after watching recent episodes, a guy can see how you’ve grown as a KZbin star.

[@clottadams5028]

Yeah, his voice changed.

[@drdab_]

lol all those gas station nachos

[@morecowbell69]

I prefer his old videos. More authentic.

[@bootrail2362]

Would you be able to find me something

[@icer22x]

Here I am stuck in an office job tinkering on my vehicles when I get the chance - and you're out there doing the stuff I dream about and rescuing America's history. Good on you man!!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Clive

[@hankhill3417]

And making millions

[@rbminer4567]

@@hankhill3417 for some reason o think it's more like thousands

[@travisfowler8345]

@@rbminer4567 hundos of thousands...

[@DavidSadloski]

@@ViceGripGarage 😂 Clive

[@stevejeffries9310]

Just amazing how different these old videos are compared to the new stuff. Derek is a totally different person!

[@AAron-es4fh]

Right? I was a little shook when I heard him say a tent full of piss. 😅

[@gregorybarth930]

Yeah he's put on weight and matured alot.

[@war7334]

those videos were pre mullet.

[@rm25088]

I like the older videos much better. Much more relatable. Don't really watch the new stuff anymore unless it is a revive and drive. Not into anything else. If you are sitting on a million or more dollars, you can go out and buy anything you want.

[@km-zu6qm]

Yeah, I kinda miss the PG-13 Napoleon Dynamite version of Derek.

[@buckshoth585]

Just rewatched this one again. Man you've come a long way but still close to your roots. Best channel by far!

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Yep i do the same thing rewatching

[@brodylechman1195]

And....... Same lol

[@billgates23yearsago4]

I just watched because the car looked cool

[@brockryan3405]

I recognize his brother's garage in Stanley, NoDak from future vids

[@devilsadvocate1441]

And again....

[@rdmccun]

I never did pay for motor trend on demand, this is my favorite new channel!

[@ViceGripGarage]

You rock!!🤘

[@Mullay2]

Who needs to pay for the Motor Trend channel now that we have found Vice Grip Garage. Between this channel and Scott at Cold War Motors I have all the old car stuff I need. But lest we forget, Emily over at Flying Sparks Garage is really fun to watch as well.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you

[@Pantheragem]

Yep. I agree. These feel more personal anyway, because they are.

[@stuartcote4915]

@anonymous Mortske and Duff aren't bad just not as entertaining.

[@garysprandel1817]

That's the nice thing about discovering VGG about 2 or 3 months ago is not only do I have an immense backlog to catch up on but I can see Derek get more and more comfortable in his videos as he goes along.

[@fehlrock]

"Cousin or Nephew, whatever the hell you are ?" LMFAO !!!!

[@patwashington403]

You've completely embraced everything that was roadkill in the beginning.. And everything that made it great before they sold out. Good for you sir! Sub'd!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Pat, appreciate the support!

[@ddd228]

I subbed on the FIRST episode. Well,that I saw that is.The Dodge in the car wash.

[@barneyross4393]

You are 1000% correct. This is true hot rodding. Not what RK became.

[@LDMco]

@The Great Cornholio Finnegan on RK wants it back on KZbin, they were forced to sell out without losing their show, which is their passion. watch Finnegan's garage on KZbin, you'll see he still has that drive

[@embalmed]

@The Great Cornholio sold out? how so? KZbin was paying them money to do the show, they started to cut off the money so they found sponsors. when the money completely shut off they went behind the pay wall so they could afford to produce the show.

[@ianjohnson6628]

It’s funny watching your older videos when you were a little shy and not as confident, you’ve come a long way! Love your videos.

[@CBRHurricane6]

^^^^ I second that

[@JoeShopper]

I've seen your brother in a couple of your videos. He seems to be very consistent in having zero F$%KS to give. I love it.

[@KYoss68]

Yeah Chris' enthusiasm for what Derek was doing was.... palpable.

[@nicklewis7291]

Somehow, I missed this one a few years ago. I'd almost forgotten how different things were. It was good then and it's good now.

[@PFW1999PKT]

One benefit of the camera flipping upside down is you got to see how good that headliner looks!

[@josefmechanic]

“It doesn’t have an engine I’ll make one real quick” I love vgg for a reason

[@ViceGripGarage]

🤣🤣

[@josefmechanic]

I say the same thing when I find an old bike that needs a motor

[@WizardofGOP]

@@ViceGripGarage Would have been nice to see him work on the engine. But this is an older video, his newer ones go into more detail and it's appreciated.

[@atamagashock]

A guys come along way over the last few years! Love the channel and it’s fun to go back and watch these older vlogs

[@claztube]

Agreed, I'm dealing with stroke related issues and found VGG a nice diversion. I stepped back in time to view this and see your point totally. Happy Motoring while you can, as things in years down the road don't look to positive for the older carburated engines. 'LET'S GO BRANDON!'

[@birdsandthingsbeachandbush1064]

His brother didn't look happy when Derek was talking about the water pump😊 was a great video.

[@2011thekaj]

Gotta say, vice grip garage is the best car show channel on youtube.. Great camera work all the time. And best content, even when its about something small. Very entertaining.. Id like to see this on 7 channels on tv.. Its got what it takes. Come on people . Share the shit out of this channel .. God bless you all :)

[@tbelding]

At just under three years later, this is definitely a change from the Independence Chevelle. Your videography skills have improved, as has your stage presence (that's not denigrating the early skills. Just that you're better now). Now I just have to find out what you do with this one. (Unless this becomes the 70 Chevelle in later videos)

[@bgee461]

I like this stuff a lot. Not that independence isn't a sweet build. But this grassroots hot rodding spirit is very relatable

[@justinjohnson1924]

Hank 3 playing in the background while working with what you got to put a chevelle together for a 600 mile road trip in a day is legendary stuff

[@bossdog1480]

Back when Derek had time to answer questions. Come a long way since here Derek. Congrats on your success and I wish you plenty more.

[@JohnSmith-bw8xv]

I like the old ones more.

[@darinvee4980]

Wow, Derrick and the channel have come a long way in a little under 3 years. Good to see Chris is exactly the same.

[@iamrichrocker]

You definitely are a great mechanic, but a better wordsmith..and thanks for mentioning of Service Folks who have served and are serving..

[@ViceGripGarage]

🇺🇸👍 thank you sir!!

[@jkk4657]

Vice Grip Garage I watch the videos with the captions on, even more funner

[@ViceGripGarage]

This would be interesting to see 😂😂

[@MrBillsfishin]

@@ViceGripGarage so glad I found your channel. You are a flipping blast to watch. Make it so much fun for a novice like me to learn about wrenching. Thank you sir.

[@ViceGripGarage]

thanks for watching buddy!

[@brandonzipfel8398]

9/20/23 looking back at this feller. Makes a guy feel awesome knowin hes been a legend since day 1. Ik its not the very first vid but close enough.

[@JASONEAVIS]

I love coming back to old VGG videos. It's been long enough now that I'm happy to watch them all.over again. Thanks YT for the recommendation!!!😊

[@ce7618]

Your brother Chris is the star of your show. A man of many words made me laugh when you try to get him to smile. Well done on the rebuild sir. All the best from UK

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you sir! Sometime he'll mutter something

[@kimosabbe50]

@@ViceGripGarage To you knowledge, has he ever been in a bar fight? He looks totally BAD-ASS 😎

[@carlthomas3074]

C E yes it's amazing Derek can still speak after the lessons I'm sure Chris gave him from time to time over the years...The silent types find other ways to express themselves...Derek has a slightly different personality when he is working with his brother😬

[@stuartcote4915]

@@carlthomas3074 The farm truck episode they are talking about him. "Is he filming this?"

[@war7334]

I think Derek and his brother should do stand up comedy.Biggest duo since Lewis and Martin.

[@kevinbhola9408]

It's amazed to know people have so much valuable stuff still laying around for you to do your own projects.

[@ViceGripGarage]

I seem to have decent luck finding gems here and there 👌

[@elephant2012]

Derrick’s numbers are always spot on and completely accurate ... where can anyone go wrong!

[@1978JonBullock]

The success Derek and vicegripgarage has had since these early days is fantastic.

[@ThePlayerToBeNamedLater]

Memorial day is for those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. We can't thank these brave people because they're no longer with us. Veterans day is for those who served and lived to share it with us. Anyone that reads this please make sure you are aware of the difference. Thank the veterans that are here. Honor those that aren't. 🇺🇸 USAF 4B051

[@markschmidt908]

I have been an old - cheap, needs work - car guy since I bought my old 1949 Buick Super just after I got out of the Army in 1971 for $50...(Drove it for 2 or 3 years, sold it for $200.) I really enjoy watching your impossible rescues. Whatever else you do, keep going.

[@rickstafford5316]

Wow Love the sound, straight body & transmission didn’t grenade.

[@skipdippity]

Finally watched an older vid. How polished you’ve become. And the old one is good to don’t get me wrong. Just cool to see the difference..! Very cool

[@kcb9455]

Had to come back and rewatch a vintage episode. Good times!

[@StrangeDuder]

Derek, these "roots" videos are so great, please do more. Keeping it simple, honest, and real. That is what makes you great. Thank you for all that you do, you make my week, every week. Oh and yeah, Dawn is great for hair, lemon works best. Been there.

[@tony12165]

Wow looking at this old vid of yours compared to the basic "I'll be dipped" ones now is night and day. You have vastly improved.

[@j2kinflarc768]

Absolutely love your channels and have been watching for about 3 years. Appreciate where you’re at now , yet happy there is so much content to catch up on

[@matthewkingsmore8824]

It's cool to watch this video after watching you for years and seeing how a guy hasn't changed a bit. That is one thing about you that keeps me coming back and I'm sure I can speak for others when I say, thank you Derek. Thank you for all of this great content.

[@daviddelle774]

Wow. I've been watching your channel for several years now and seeing this old video really shows how far you've come and how different you and the videos are!

[@DanielRakaric]

The KZbins just put this on my "Hey, wanna watch this video?" list despite having watched at least 2.75 times with the first being nearly 4 years ago plus the rest of the videos I've already watched... ...make that at least 3.75 times now... Give or take .25. Really awesome to see these old gems again! You've really come a long way in such a short amount of time, but still stuck true to yourself, which is what kept this feller hooked in. Great job!

[@j240z]

Don't move the beer bottle on the fender.....work around it. I love it!!!

[@ViceGripGarage]

😂...👍

[@bmacd2112]

Great car! I loved the "just let me throw together an engine out of spare parts" approach! LOL

[@MikeWolf-427]

I love catching up on these older videos. Great Job.

[@tommcconathy2511]

Lol... I'm glad his brother wearing a long T-shirt when they put engine and transmission together.. Love the channels. ALL of them.

[@MustangGuy6501]

Still watch the oldies and goodies so much love for this channel congratulations Derek and Jessica y'all sure earned and deserve the best of the best!

[@peterlobb6456]

Just working my way through watching all your videos again, a fella does miss these original style episodes!

[@terrallputnam7979]

Derek, I occasionally like to go back and look at these older videos that I missed before joining the channel. You were more nervous back then but still very cool!

[@jeremiahprestegard7334]

It's amazing seeing the difference between the old videos and new videos....

[@robertswartzwelder8810]

Love watching your old stuff, you put out great content, it's so cool that we can all see how you started VGG. Hope to meet you at an event some day!

[@tomlippincott4752]

Loved the “ rear cooling” comment and the headliner also, perfect!

[@ViceGripGarage]

👍👍

[@2badger2]

Been watching all of your videos. Thanks for sharing! My older 2 brothers were born in Minot, ND in the mid 1930s. We went for a visit in 2005. They left Minot for CA in 1943. Nice little town.

[@turbo2816]

I watch and like every thing I see from this fella. Now is 2023. What a guy after my own personality! Very much appreciate all the content! Much love for the him, his family and all you folks watching!

[@GJ-DT]

Congratulations! You are the first 1 on earth to destroke a 383 to a 355. Cheers.

[@ViceGripGarage]

I know, right? 😂

[@andraculahhtheimpailer3587]

Didnt want that extra 30 cu.in to blow out her rear end.

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

I physically gasped when he said that...

[@bradpilon1]

Man, Loving your work. Your humor keeps me coming back. I'm rebuilding a Falcon in Australia and i love the way you get things done.

[@stuartcote4915]

He does good work when not goofing off.

[@mullinsjm1]

Man, after watching this again, it almost looked like you had working air in that ol burb. Love it.

[@andyhorton3535]

My how you've grown! I love the old stuff and your latest content, just seems a natural progression. Proud to have watched the changes in your media maturity over the years. Keep doing your thing, Derek!!

[@JimsIfitaintbrokefixit]

On every one of these videos I'm expecting Red Green to walk in and say "how's it going Son" to Derek.

[@Mike-xt2ot]

Make sure lower hose has a spring in it. If not make one from a coat hanger. Without spring the hose collapses under acceleration.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Good point!

[@exhilarationaccelerationpo9082]

Ya know, these best of Derek\classic Derek Videos are worth money!

[@FranksModelAviationWorkshop]

I love watching the early VGG videos. It’s neat to see how far a feller has come from his humble beginnings to his humble present-ings? Is that a word? I don’t know! He’s come a long way is what I’m trying to say. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mikec6892]

Cars like this is why I love my car hauler. This car has potential. Great video thanks for sharing..

[@ViceGripGarage]

Absolutely thanks for watching. Hope I got your subscribe!

[@joshuaodom9773]

Just from 2 years look at how much you have come up now good job brother 🤘♥️⚡⚡

[@patrickrooney5130]

Just found this video. When I thought I'd seen them all buddy. I'm glad to see you made it home. Love your channel. its the best on KZbin. Good luck for the future mate.

[@chrisrichard2526]

I like coming back and watching the old eps. He gave me a lot of inspiration to work on the cars I have. Early shows were all about budget builds. I revived a 63 Dodge 880 that sat for 30 years just by watching his vids and getting idea's. Today I pulled the 46 Dodge out of the storage shed and got that going. Like to see him do a show of setting lifters for the old flatheads.

[@goodstuffbetterstuff7207]

Great channel, a guy who knows how to have max fun on a min budget. Look forward to the next project, Keep it coming. ✌🏻

[@timbaltzer4859]

You should invest in a battery impact and ratchet. I’ve been turning wrenches for about 20 yrs and I love the snap on ones that I have both at home and at the shop. Also a fan shroud would make an enormous difference.

[@bigdaisy2757]

love going back and watching theses old videos still

[@speedybuggy1677]

Car is 57 years old school American muscle 💪 very great job 👍👍👍👍👍 getting it running good to see you two working together

[@laarshegdish6016]

Thanks for the video! That was an epic journey and I was impressed how all that came together in such a short amount of time and made it all the way home; Great job and nice sound! Reminds me of the small block 1977 GMC I use to have and sorely miss!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Laars, appreciate you watching!

[@laarshegdish6016]

@@ViceGripGarage You're welcome, and I look forward to more of your videos! I'm new to this channel and have enjoyed it so far!

[@MrJagdepplin]

Love this channel. Kinda seems like you're beard grew an inch between the first two scenes. I'm impressed.

[@MrAmk3rd]

Awesome, you have come a long way! You're more comfortable with the camera now. Found you 6 months ago and been watch since, just now going back to the first vids. All good stuff. Keep em coming! 👍👍

[@rogerdeloach5366]

Watched this video 5 years ago and re watched it today (August 2023). A short haired, less heavy, and younger looking version of the car guy we all have grown to love. It was fun to look back and realize how the Vice Grip Garage shtick has developed through the years. VGG is now a professional entertainment and instructional podcast that has continued to increase it's appeal by allowing the lovable screwball host that endeared us to the channel remain as its foundational anchor.

[@randybeard6040]

In my Neck of the Woods, Demolition Derbies Make use of all the Good Body Older Cars, I have seen some used in these events that were Collector Cars--back in 1980 at one Derby, a 74. Rocket 350 Olds. Cutlass was used that was Better than the one that I was Driving...

[@ViceGripGarage]

Hey Randy! I've seen some video's of some awesome cars in derbys. I get it though, guy just didn't know back then what they'd be today 👌🤷‍♂️

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

I love the upside down driving segment,great special effects.

[@ViceGripGarage]

haha... thanks!! 🥴

[@jamiejenkins5643]

I thought I had watched every video and just stumbled across this. Wow you have come a long way. Proud of you brother quality content from beginning to wherever you do end

[@William1962]

This is the first vice grip garage video! Wow how your video have evolved, much better now, I love you videos!

[@mrchevy70]

The reason you run hot is serpentine fan turning backwards. You need v-belt fan so it turns in right direction.

[@theronash7269]

It also could really use a fan shroud.

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Oh damn! Never thought about this as an issue before! Yes the other guy said shroud would help for sure and I was thinking electrical digical fans but he does need a V-* 4 core anyway... plenty out there for big block Malibus would cool this small block easy.

[@stuartcote4915]

@@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS I put one in my small block el camino. It takes a long time to warm up when you watch the gauges. It has senders in the intake and driver's side head. Problem is the holes in the small block shroud don't line up with the big block radiator cover so I had to use zip ties. And my soldering iron melted a divot into it.

[@BRI33NOR]

@@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS l

[@alwaysopen7970]

Derek looked way different 4 years ago. I always liked these because they looked like a smaller version of my 66 4dr Belair. As much as I love a SBC; the straight sixes were great. I happen to love a 4.3 V6 as well. They are torquey as hell.

[@scottyellis3442]

I've been following your channel for about 2 years now & had to go back & see your 1st one. As always really enjoyed it, great video. 👍🏻

[@chris-thumper7205]

This is awesome! I just bought an old 73 beetle. Found a motor (a 1600DP) for it, slapped it in, and 2 days days later... drove a 750 mile round trip with it! Basic maintenance is all it takes!

[@jtpaulann5389]

I am 58yo, this model was my first car, my uncle gave it to me and my brother. We had a lot of fun putting that car back on the road back in 1977-1978. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS, THEY BRING BACK ALL THOSE OLD MEMORIES

[@skimdoodle1006]

So.. A guy has watched everyone of your videos at least 17 and a half times. Great videos. I look forward to the next video.

[@sunrac9018]

Great vid man! You are an inspration! And here i was afraid to go around the block , geeze keep it up

[@ViceGripGarage]

Appreciate it!

[@jaymeanderson2961]

I had a 66 Biscayne with the 250 and three on the tree. It was almost identical to that Chevelle. Same color, Four door, same color interior. Awesome car I love the way it drove all except the brakes, those old drum brakes, great video Derek keepem comin, same back seat problem too!!!

[@brianshaw2914]

Working on watching every single episode.... best show on the webs...

[@ralphvalkenhoff2887]

Big thanks to my wife, brother, nephew- cousin what ever the hell you are. Hahaha Great videos. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@jamestownsend4333]

Man, I loved finally seeing you land on a 66' Chevelle 4 door. I only wish the video was longer like many others you put out, but Im not picky. Haha. I have the same one Im restoring with/for my daughter. Love all the videos man. Keep em coming.

[@junksautomotive]

Hey old buddy! I've watched you for all these years and somehow missed this jem! I truly appreciate the work you have put into your channel to make it what it is now. I feel encouraged watching this that someday I can do some cool things that you have and maybe make a video or two of it. Thanks for being you. Junk's Automotive

[@Myserieden]

Hank III

[@jhitt79]

Rebel Within

[@mikeyerke3920]

I was looking for this comment.

[@jerrycraig6522]

Love all the Hanks!!!

[@jhitt79]

@9:45 Hank III “Rebel Within” Awesome song!

[@ChairMan71196]

Been watchin you from damn near the start, turns out I’ve watched this before. Don’t remember it so I’m watchin it again. Haven’t changed much but a couple pounds in four year bud, keep doin the thing my boy!

[@robertpluszczynski4383]

Your showmanship and your mullet have come so far! Lol always great to dip into the archives

[@ViceGripGarage]

The song everyone has been asking about is "we were cheerleaders" by Alchemy

[@jcooz68]

Thanks Man! It sounds better in your video! HaHa.

[@ViceGripGarage]

😂

[@mr.iowegian]

Thanks bud!

[@nuggtoadie]

respect on Hank III

[@chrisjudge2448]

in your description, you list it as a different song

[@cartoonist1975]

SERIOUSLY ! THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THE TREE SHIFT

[@ViceGripGarage]

Absolutely! 🇺🇸✔

[@tomschweikert9537]

learned to shift dads 3 speed pretty fast when i was 16

[@wp4565775]

I honestly don't remember the last time i laughed out loud sitting here by myself watching a YT video, but the shot of no hood got me good. Thanks!

[@davidanderson2393]

Great music to go along with the repower on the pretty decent 66, nothing a good shake down run won't kick the cob webs loose on the old girl.

[@guitarnut6144]

I'm a new subscriber, just wanted to say I love your channel. Keep it up, thanks.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you appreciate it!!

[@RichieRouge206]

Wow you seem kinda serious in these early videos. But thats cool as you have improved even more as time has gone on! Great rescue

[@holycat09]

That car reminds me so much of my Dad's 1965 Chevy Biscayne 2 door!!! I loved that car! It had the shifter on the steering column, huge bench seats, and he had shifter removed and put in a 4 on the floor Hurst and used to let me shift it into gear while he worked the clutch!! I would have inherited it at age 16 but it got trashed in an accident and got sent to the junkyard. I should have asked to see it and maybe it could have been salvaged but I never did! Total regrets on that situation. Good times good times.

[@rixtrix11]

My first Chevy was a 1966 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door sport coupe, same color as this, but a hardtop. Shoulda kept that somewhat rare body, but swapped it for a 2-door back in 1994. Great job piecing this together so quickly!