Hot Rod Power Tour - Day 2 - Cadillac air shock repair (1,000+ miles to go!)

Dayton Ohio did not disappoint! What a great crowd of folks and some awesome cars. Some fans brought enough parts to fix the air shocks, so we did that in the parking lot at our motel.
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[@farmair1380]

Your boys gave my son a Hot Wheels car in Dayton. Made his day! Keep doing what you do and God Bless!

[@reidumphrey1980]

That is so incredibly awesome.

[@bigroy8810]

👌 nice!!!

[@jasonstrout4502]

This is awesome & I was hoping to see comments about it. Thank you

[@chadmiller7460]

This is super! I need to tickel my own old ride and get it out there too. Thanks for commenting I enjoy this channels videos alot.

[@davidwoermansr]

My granddaughters got 1 too thete

[@willmorici5765]

THIS IS A M E R I C A! Not that crap you see in the news or in DC. This is where the spirit of America lives!

[@michaelhafey5670]

Seeing Jessica laugh at a guy makes my day every time because she’s a good woman and won’t put a guy down

[@chuckthebull]

and hes a good guy that makes her laugh..hes a lucky dude for sure with such a gorgeous family to tool around with

[@whatsstefon]

They definitely struck gold with each other.

[@BLUEYENKO]

Makes me wonder if she has a sister that likes old fat guys. 😂

[@Carguy0882]

Losers

[@RandomPaddy79]

@@Carguy0882 that's right losers

[@vipermuscle440]

Such a breath of fresh air seeing a traditional conservative family on a road trip like the days of old. Your boys impress me more and more of how well behaved they are. A testament to good parenting. Something that’s definitely missing in America today.

[@MrMARKKIND]

Jessica still laughs at your jokes! You’re blessed.

[@anitablades6033]

He is blessed with a beautiful family, and a gorgeous wife!!

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

I know right! You can tell they have great respect for one another

[@CaneAtvse]

@@anitablades6033 truly blessed.... she's a babe and a half and that's not just cuz her looks ,don't get me wrong she's got the looks but, her helping out with the cars and everything else makes her a 10 of 10 imo Derek's a lucky fella for sure

[@roguegorilla8981]

When people say stuff like this about someone's wife like this is just odd to me. Especially in a comment section!

[@curbozerboomer1773]

@@roguegorilla8981 Get real dude!...Beauty is beauty...she is a wife, but before even that, she is her own person, doing what she enjoys with the man of her choice...she is a "wife", but being a wife does not mean she is owned by Derek, or anyone else.

[@rickey5353]

I love what you and the misses are doing with the Hot Wheels hand-outs to other's children.

[@scottludlum]

Absolutely!

[@willb3018]

For sure! Awesome gesture.

[@vincentgotter4669]

👍

[@jamesknightreading]

I'm wondering if your boys are hoping you don't distribute them all. :)

[@madmex2k]

@kevin barker It just gives them character.

[@markwuslich5933]

A guy, his lady, and his family unit are something pretty special. Thanks for letting us come along for the ride to see what’s truly important in life.

[@holton345]

What a fun family. My dad walked when I was almost six years old, so we never did anything like this, at all, ever. I envy your boys, there, mom and dad. Good work.

[@royhebebrand5614]

I understand you quite completely sir

[@joe.oberheim]

Sorry to hear that, but I can say, and I hope I don't offend in any way - I am prone to saying the wrong things - but some of us whose dad stayed put didn't have the best of times.

[@jacksoneverage7163]

@@joe.oberheim you’re not wrong there. At times we wished he’d have left us. But we all survived and I personally made sure my kids never had to endure anything like that. God Bless !

[@badnewsbruner]

I can relate, I'm glad these kids are able to have this awesome experience :)

[@carminemurphy4836]

My Dad beat the poop out of me daily, but it did make me tougher and prepared me to be able to fight when I needed to.

[@zachtomb2728]

I love how he has a secrurty system and then shows thousands of people on his channel how to fix it 🤣🤣 love the videos Derek!

[@NorthCarolinaOutdoors]

Just pocket the distributor rotor, unless they happen to be carrying that specific rotor it isn't going anywhere.

[@floydstowe]

But he doesn't use the same lighting hose all the time

[@floydstowe]

@@chuckfinley4757 no but witch plug wire did he switch

[@quickdeuce]

@@cellpat7392 Smart would be the answer :)

[@redlock4004]

Nobody that watches this channel would steal a fella"s car.

[@keithjackson1180]

With the new air line for the shock-a-lators, Betty is now rated "Car Wash Safe"

[@izzynutz2000]

Ha haha

[@sonny323]

Should work. Probably not

[@garys9694]

@kevin barker I'm pretty sure it's already happened.

[@paulsnell1274]

Giving out the Hotwheels and Matchbox cars to the local kids is a great thing for your own kids to be part of. Giving back is always a positive

[@69uremum]

Your kids will probably remember all this car stuff for the rest of their lives, they are lucky to have a dad that involves them with cool stuff :)

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

Growing up, I was always in my pop's shop helpin him wrench on things, and now that I am in my 50's and my pop is in his 80's I wrench on his cars. I have always repaired most of my own stuff, aside from really complex things, like transmissions, or an engine rebuild, I use to do everything else.. These days a disability slows me down a bit.. Heading out right now to pull plugs, and see if I can unlock a 3.7L V6

[@friguy4444]

What a sweet heart his wife is! I just love seeing relationships that are successful! I pray they stay that way for all of their lives.

[@habsom1406]

Amen!!!

[@samuelberry9152]

was thinking the same thing!

[@markstevens1729]

Funny how I’ve never seen a video about how Derek supports her interests. I guess that would not be “success” according to most men.

[@Shylockza]

@@markstevens1729 VGL...

[@yeahitskimmel]

@@markstevens1729 I mean the point of this channel is cars, I'm sure she has hobbies he supports but that's not what this channel is about. P.S. Vice Grip Lodge

[@curezilla]

I don't say it often, being a pretty hard-line cynic, but Derek, you're a damn good fella! We would be so much better off if more people had your attitude and mindset! A fella could learn a thing or three from a guy.

[@J.R.in_WV]

It’s amazing how much better off a family is when the parents love each other and stay married and raise the kids together. In the “hookup culture” of today most kids are born to a mom who doesn’t want them to know their father and probably doesn’t even know for sure which one it is himself, but if she did he would be a deadbeat who couldn’t be “tied down” by any more than a one night stand so it’s no great loss. Derek and Jessica really are the gold standard of American Families, we should all aspire to be like them.

[@danobrien3109]

Living the dream. Three great kids, an awesome wife and all committed to each other. Who couldn’t love a woman who would climb under the car to make repairs. Three young men who help shine up the car .Thanks for dragging us along on your latest adventure.👍👍🇨🇦

[@yodaistheone]

Derek and Jess...you guys are a amazing team. Seeing how you work together made me miss my wife of 36 years who I lost just over two years ago even more. Nothing beats having someone who can be just as crazy as you with you on this journey that we call life. Thank you for including people like me in your adventures, and making us feel like we are not alone and we are there with you and your beautiful family. It makes being alone a little bit more bearable in these trying times.

[@elmerfudd1086]

A guy is just a bundle of talent. Imagine balancing the instructions on yer toe while working in total darkness due to sudden blindness caused by wife's sun lamp. Perfect.

[@madmex2k]

scorched retinas! and she just giggles wickedly. Priceless.

[@Josef_R]

Cracked me up how he didn't even flinch when the paper stuck to his shoe.

[@johnbaumgartner7731]

Love that Mrs. Vice Grip doesn't mind helping on the shocks. Love the Vids!

[@melgoss64]

Absolutely love the daily updates. I know it's a lot of work for ya but it sure is worth it to us. 1000 thumbs up!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Shawn-ne6ld]

Still down to earth and an all American patriot after all the KZbin success. Truly a good man.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯💯

[@SaltyNationalist]

Loved the outtro with Jessica... She might have a touch more gumption than her feller doin these here outtros.. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kodywoodward]

"I felt it in my cerebral cortex!" OMG had me rolling!

[@MrDavez]

well ya put in Right in my pupil!! lol

[@coreyforshey3812]

I’ve been a subscriber since this channel had 5000 subscribers. I gotta say; This family road trip is by far the best , yet.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Wow, thank you

[@kennysherrill6542]

You always make day better, lost some brothers today and wasn't very happy. So glad there are Americans like you and your family, keep making good family's like this and we all have hope for the future. Make me want to take my 63 Imperial on a road trip and see all the great Americans out there.👍👍👍👍👍❤🇺🇸

[@getwreckednoobs]

This Family Road Trip is fun too watch, cant wait to see more, and Betty is Looking Beautiful!! 🦅🇺🇲🦅

[@michaelransbottom2263]

So is the car...lol

[@eddieharper8665]

This road trip is amazing. Y'all are the best. I am from Georgia and looking so forward to meeting y'all one day. Great to see more of Jessica and the kids. What a great Family outing. Thank you for sharing. Eddie

[@slowjamcdub]

💪🏻🇺🇸💪🏻🇺🇸💪🏻

[@patriciatucker6012]

I'm so glad ya'll did this. We've had so much fun watching along. And we LOVE seeing Jessica!! 👋

[@dingdong2103]

@@aliceshaw8265 Not only she's cool but to have that body after 3 kids... That's either seriously good genes, hard work or both.

[@quickdeuce]

Yessir we do :)

[@vincentgotter4669]

I was the oldest of three boys and this brings back memories of family vacations.

[@reidumphrey1980]

She is an awesome Mom, Wife and person. Always smiling.

[@mon26er]

Brought a tear to a fellas eyeball seeing y’all hand out them hot wheels. This world needs more people like you guys.

[@kylev7128]

These long road trips build lasting memories for the kids involved. I’m getting close to 40, but I still have fond memories of driving all the way to Washington state from the middle of the US. I was only around 6 years old at the time.

[@laverdieremath]

I love that Jessica laughs at every joke, she's a good public for Derek. Congratulations fellas!

[@nigelbaxter6525]

I laugh at every joke.🤷‍♂️🤔😀

[@bobjohnson205]

Why wouldn't she? She knows which side her bread is buttered on!

[@windowcreek1798]

In so proud of you and your wife for taking the boys on such a great family trip. Memories for a lifetime. Keep up the great parenting. Cheers.

[@johnb7889]

I love the fact that yours is a resurrection as opposed to a restoration. So cool.

[@bobbybrown1708]

You are paying it forward in so many ways, the hot wheels given to all those kids will be cherished for many years. BTW, I miss your blue line ring.

[@madmex2k]

She said, "Well, I offered a light." He said," Yeah, then you put in my pupil." and Jessica just laughs. "I felt it in my cerebral cortex, then you turned the light on!" I seem to remember on the pre-trip Derek telling Jessica 'he would NOT yell at her for holding the light wrong.' This is only day 2. Funny stuff, I want to binge watch the future episodes NOW.

[@Rahhhhhnman]

Yep this really tickled me too

[@PaulyOutdoors]

Seeing the little humans getting excited with those Hot Wheels just makes a guy smile! I'm sure it's nice to have Betty White's pants picked up! Her sagging must have been annoying.

[@barnabyjones5161]

She's gangsta.

[@darrenswails]

I mean it's natural for things to start to sag at that age 😜

[@westonmj14]

As a guy that works 70 hours a week I can't imagine filming it and staying as even tempered as Derek. What a stud and a great family man

[@flyingsparksgarage]

This week was SO AWESOME cruising together and making memories 🥰 We love you guys!!

[@larryreagan6936]

Brother your wife is so supportive! I think that's great. You've got to be the happiest feller in the world. great video as always!

[@jerrydaniel2541]

I guess try to fix the air lines or just put new ones on

[@barbaratodd1288]

Looks like the "Hot wheels" for the kids are a success ❤️

[@markbehr88]

Great episode. Your wife is so good natured. Makes life so much better.

[@davida.p.9911]

With the new flexi-hoses and some PSSSSSSSSSSSSST!....she's riding much better now!

[@NoWay23548]

The content is just getting better and better. I’m in love with this channel.

[@arleyrisner204]

Lines for signatures everywhere you go. Thats a testament to your good work. Cudos

[@ronmorris3823]

We are enjoying following your family on the tour. I forgot about the Power Tour and we live 45 minutes east of Norwalk. Congratulations on moving to Tennessee. You will definitely find less rust. Ron and Dianne from Northern Ohio

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelholmes4808]

Nice to see Jessica giving you support AND wrenching on the air suspension. Makes everything so much more enjoyable when she laughs at your character. Stay safe!

[@purplepinekush3246]

fyi, its NOT a character.. what you are seeing is how they really are...

[@michaelholmes4808]

@@purplepinekush3246 thanks.

[@tomomalley2878]

I love these videos! Seeing Jessica and Derek handing out Matchbox cars to kids on the side of the road, and Jessica with the perfect outro! Great job, as always!!

[@chevbobby1418]

DEREK YOU ARE AMAZING! I posted yestarday my boy was lucky to receive some hot wheels! Here you personally handed them to him in this video! I just cant believe it! He got to meet you before I did! I'LL BE DIPPED!

[@treverwhetzel9603]

But I guess you have to believe it because you were looking right at it.

[@russmcelreath5623]

A feller hooks his peepers and says, this VGG family is a good unit...loving on Betty and Jess, great close...👍🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️

[@AndyK.23]

Awesome seeing the body roll when watching the sped-up road footage! And, how many of OUR wives would be rolling their eyes, and wanting OUT after 10 minutes of this tour! ?

[@PsychoDad1]

when a guy gets caught by his own security system lol!!!!!

[@SilveradoC10]

I did the same thing in 2016 on my 65 Mustang. I had 3 people gather around the hood before I remembered to flip my coil cut off switch on lol She just kept a spinin over with no lightning ticking anything.

[@rogersmith3960]

Those kids will remember that for the rest of their life. Such a nice gesture from you and your family. BTW I'm sure your proud of your family. Great stuff.

[@Bill23799]

They boys will remember the time they went on that family road trip in the big white car. How cool it was sitting on that big comfy couch behind Mom and Dad all the way.

[@ronlee1949]

It’s so nice to see your family work together. God Bless you all.

[@cariboomike99]

YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!!!! Seeing you hand out hot wheels to kids with your kids warms a fellers heart big time!!

[@brokenhobbies6299]

💪🇺🇲❤️ not goin to lie, the hotwheels for the kiddos is pretty awesome. Love the heart this family has

[@robm9772]

Thanks for bringing us along every day on this trip. I'm sure it's not easy to film and edit these every day, but we do appreciate it!

[@Newtruck99]

Loving taking the cruise with a guy and his wife and kids. A guy is jealous! You're raising your boys up to be good men like their Dad. Jessica, i love that you're becoming more involved. It's really nice to see this!

[@GemmaLB]

It's lovely that you and your family are making friends and memories in a car that just over a year ago had been axle deep in mud for like 20 years!

[@neilmurphy845]

Yah those old cars are fantastic how they can sit for so long and just get up and go down the road

[@keithdavies150]

Handing out those cars to the kids ? PRICELESS!. You could tell by their reactions, WOW! thanks man! Bet it was Jessicas idea! LOL Fantastic to see tho, VGG, best da-gone content on the interwebs FOR SURE!.

[@christianwiles9152]

Safe travels! Absolutely love the content, arguably one of the best old school mechanics out there. Never half asses anything and even if he does, still better then almost any others!

[@normenderle550]

Like the old saying goes: “I’ve got a pretty big ass, so when I half ass it you’re still getting something impressive”

[@quickdeuce]

Keeping in mind the name of his channel,, get it running and move along. It's what Derek does but rest assured, if he wants to make it run and look awesum,, he can do that too.

[@rodz7910]

Nothing like spending quality time with the family and teaching the kids the art of KINDNESS!!!! Rock on!!!

[@MilanProdanovic]

That giving away of hot wheels is just beautiful idea :)

[@conrad463]

Making some fun memories as a family! Something your kids will always remember. Very cool.

[@Skytes190]

Man them boys are starting to grow fast! So awesome to see a guy and his family doing stuff like this on youtube.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Betty White seems to be holding up well on hot rod power tour that is awesome to see she running strong and making the trip fun and enjoyable for the kiddos and them rides are gorgeous wow 👌 👏😍👍@ViceGripGarage

[@samcabodi]

Derek, you always pick the best soundtracks for your videos. And you're such a nice dude! It's a real pleasure to watch your video, you always brighten my day!

[@arnetillack2860]

Hi Samuel, I do agree. These soundtracks he is putting together are amazing... Greetings from Germany

[@JohnDgr81]

I just loved watching “Betty White”go from an abandoned relic to a proud roadworthy machine!..great work guys (The Vice Grip Garage family!)👍👍👍

[@Schooner316]

What a great family trip! Your sons will remember this for the rest of their lives! Glad to see Betty is not only doing well, but seems to be getting better!

[@anitablades6033]

It's a Caddy, what my mom. alway bought. 👍

[@gotb18c5]

I love how you includes your family in almost every video. Raising the little ones right to see not all things forgotten in a field are dead and gone.

[@coindigger9967]

I love this channel. Makes me envious because I never experienced a trip like this when I was a kid. Derrick and Jessica your doing a amazing job with the kids .

[@MichaelJohnson-gi3qo]

You're a good family that does wonderful things. Keeper rolling. The content just keeps getting better all the time.

[@87jstep]

I love this channel, family is great, the kids are growing so fast I can’t tell which one you told to scream at a bolt…it would help it come off.

[@darylnicklen3685]

It's always good when your wife is willing to help or at least keep you company sometimes when your working. Jessica is a good woman.

[@ViceGripGarage]

she sure is

[@frankkirby5763]

Love old cars and hot rods. Ms.Betty is cool. We have over ten thousand of the same type cars getting ready for our “coursing the coast”. Eight days of hot rods and family fun.

[@astravanmk2]

I love this! A real sense of community it’s brilliant.

[@michaellee6489]

i absolutely love how these events are put together...just a rolling celebration of goodnatured downhome likeminded souls, caravanning across this beautiful land we call America!!!! Wonderful!

[@pattypardee4292]

My husband and I enjoy your preservation of the cars with one wheel in the crusher and doing it with humor. Keep those challenges coming-- it beats regular programming by mile.

[@redbuick]

Seeing him and his wife work on that caddy brought a tear to my eye.

[@kevingoodrich5472]

I guy popped up in a fellas video, my Betty White shirt in full effect. I love that shirt but, it now has to be retired, since it's got a fellas signature on it. It was great meeting you, made my summer. Have a safe an fun rest of the trip.

[@centralbears3010]

where to get that shirt?

[@kevingoodrich5472]

@@centralbears3010 I just typed Betty White into the Amazon.

[@PoorRichard921]

I live in one of the small towns you drove through on this leg of the trip. Thanks for sharing your love and passion for cars with Ohio!!

[@GrinDiesel1969]

"You put the Body on the Frame?' "No, I put the Body on the Frame!!" 😂🤣😂🤣

[@JoE_Songs]

I know this is a car channel so I'll make the cheesy part short. I love what you and Jessica have, the children, humor and understanding. More of her and the kids anytime. What a nice family unit. You are a blessed fella.

[@jamesrebbechi5247]

Just love how Ol' Betty's still just working her way on down road...

[@chuckthebull]

Makes one wonder why it was ever just left abandoned...Hes done a great job with the old girl.

[@mikegutsch5769]

Both the car and the actress/comedian.

[@markweyant6104]

@@mikegutsch5769 a Cadillac is a Cadillac 😃

[@josericardogs1435]

I've been refreshing the page all day waiting for this video. The Cadillac is definitely my favorite rig. A guy couldn't be more happier than that!

[@andymoseley2230]

That giving the toy cars out thing is a really good thing, makes a kids day well done , your a great family team... awesome

[@sixtomidnight1492]

I feel like a kid on Christmas eve when I'm driving home from work knowing that there's a new VGG video to watch!

[@ChiralSpirals]

Well concider this Hanukkah my guy.

[@MadScientistGarage]

Since I couldn't be there, this series is definitely the next best thing. Thanks for sharing all the good times with my friends I miss so much!

[@Isosceles87]

Day 2 and you guys are still rockin the kasbah! Also that Mrs. Vice grip outtro though!

[@Brad.whatthe]

Thanks to Jessica,the boys and yourself for taking us along on ya holiday, it must be a lot of work filming ,editing and it’s much appreciated 👍

[@chadwilliams9346]

It does a guys heart good to see Mrs Vice Grip jump in and help a fella out! You can see she understands the “sssssssss” and “mmmhmmm” instructionals she is given! Have fun most excellent Vice Grip Family!

[@mbritton1984]

How is it that EVERY video I watch seems to be the best one yet?!?!? ❤

[@daveandlouise123]

You have an awesome wife, she helps out AND knows what she's doing 👌 Loving the trip update and all of your videos, havin' fun as usual 😉

[@Sandkei]

Giving the kiddos on the side of the road the Power Wheels is a class act! Well done :)

[@davemack7908]

We love having Jessica and the little humans along.

[@keithmcdaniels1632]

Loved that Travelall. Hope those air shocks hold. You might have to run a line to a foot pump to keep the boys busy. Thanks for taking us along!!

[@marcosmaisterra4477]

😂 The foot pump keeping the boys busy had me laughing out loud. The others in the office were wondering how come I am so happy in my cubicle

[@questcomplete5434]

Just what I needed. Mid week pick me up! Thanks Derek

[@cowboyassass1n]

Dude, you have, by far, the best automotive channel on the KZbins! Keep up the good work!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you 👊

[@georgeorwell126]

Glad to see Jessica getting more comfortable in front of the camera. She is quite a bit of fun!

[@13Pandam]

Great to be following you on this trip, I’m in the UK and it’s really improving my geographical knowledge of America.

[@wanderingweederspapa7878]

Making life changing long lasting memories for the whole Family.. Makes a feller proud

[@neilmoore3856]

You guys are what the Power Tour is all about. Like minded folks who love cars just getting together and being good humans. Ive gone on 3 Tours but couldnt make this year. My 69 olds delta 98 woulda looked good rolling with Betty.

[@LMacNeill]

Dayton Ohio... In August of 2003 I bought a '68 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible on eBay from a guy in Dayton. Flew one-way from Atlanta to Dayton and drove it home. Starter solenoid quit (of course) while I was somewhere in Kentucky. Shoulda known an old Ford starter solenoid would go out. LOL. I had bought a AAA membership before I left, and the tow guy simply towed me to the local auto-parts store and we replaced it. :-) Kept that car for 15 years.