Vintage Chevy Race Car Gets NEW Nerf Bars, Shock Hoops, and Bumper! (HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT)

It's time to get the wheels in motion for this historic #777 modified race car. Once a dirt track champion car, I have an announcement in this video for its new direction, and we're going to go with it! We've got to get moving, as its first event is this summer.
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[@MinneFab]

Thanks everyone for the props! Super excited for the opportunity to be working on this old girl! Much more to come 🤘

[@thecocreta]

You are a rock star!! Looking forward to watching more content

[@thebear3589]

Most Excellent Work Dude.. I'd say you may have done this a time or two...

[@2H80vids]

That was some lovely work. Love the "LegNotBreaker 9000" plate. Only on one side though, or is the other one coming?

[@kevinbiddle5444]

Loved watching your work. You should do more videos.

[@TJForehand]

@@2H80vids Only has one door, and only on that side!

[@robertmartin2387]

It's great to have a friend who treats all his work like he's doing it for himself,its obvious that he takes pride in his work!

[@jimmyp2207]

It was apparent to me too. Friggin awesome.

[@c0c0asauce]

I do better work when I'm doing it for other people. I don't expect other people to deal with quirks and nuances that I am willing to deal with lol.

[@mambofred7625]

Haha, leg breaker 9000 😆🤣😂

[@ragnardanneskjold7675]

@@mambofred7625 he definitely watches these videos

[@designanddirection]

Derek you need an interior hotdog warmer, a “La Cucaracha” horn and a bobble onto top so you can find the thing in the Walmart car park. (All suggestions stolen from Homer Simpson.)

[@jimjoe1420]

Never have I ever seen a separate shop start filming for someone else’s channel that is actually great I love it damn awesome of ya Andy hell of a good job at that too

[@VinnyMartello]

“I hope I don’t catch a cold working around all these boogers”. I’m gonna have to remember that one.

[@dacarvoid45]

Amen

[@charleshensley2018]

I feel a little cheated that we didn't get to hear the new pipes.

[@clutchdropsnrodknock]

I came here for this comment

[@johnabbott4988]

I agree

[@ViceGripGarage]

Recovered footage, it was this or nothing

[@jasonbrobst6560]

👂🎧👂🎧

[@quayl1337]

@@ViceGripGarage plz show us next vid.... PLZZZZ...god of vice grips

[@sawyerpribula9529]

Andy needs to make his own channel! A guy would love to see it

[@GOLD117on]

I’d definitely watch him

[@brucekiszely2995]

Yes sir, be a great channel!

[@MinneFab]

I got a lil one going. Mostly goofy stuff, but can add more fab things😁

[@dean_fkn_jones]

@@MinneFab i wants’ta see that Merc in the sand box!!

[@jamescornett6477]

You know it!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Andy does such nice work and he talks just like you!

[@staind288]

I think it's just the area. You know, like new yockas, and an Canadians say eh a lot

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

He is a very well spoken man. No uh, ah, er. Just clear, concise speech! Well done, sir!

[@MinneFab]

😄👌

[@tyson4739]

My thoughts exactly

[@Kefoo_]

@@tyson4739 -- A guy doesn't have many thoughts, but it's [whistle] close to a cow's lick from just right.

[@sk8rwht]

Your channel has made its way to “watch every upload” status

[@ViceGripGarage]

Wow, thank you

[@Eagle44]

I'm telling you!

[@chrissimpson3088]

I had go way back to the beginning and work my way current I’m on this one and says 2 months ago so almost current guy loves learning with a bit of entertainment on the side

[@mattrameaux]

Love the video but a guy needs to hear them pipes sing. New exhaust means new sound. Help a guy out.

[@Joseph-C]

A feller agrees with this feller here

[@josephcitizen4195]

@@aliceshaw8265 A guy understands

[@cosmoid]

A guy couldn’t agree more

[@oldfarmer4700]

Neem Karoli Baba you can put me down as a feller too. Fellers got to stick together you know.

[@ernestdougherty3162]

@@oldfarmer4700 Amen to that brother

[@HoboCoastie]

A feller is still lookin for a "Help me understand!" tshirt.

[@dougsholly9323]

Had to swap out an AC compressor on a Honda CRV this past weekend. There is, of course, zero room to get hands or wrenches in the space where the compressor hides. I caught myself several times saying "help me understand". I would buy several shirts with that on it if they existed.

[@jayjaycastelli9178]

I had to replace the serpentine belt on my sisters Corolla a couple weeks ago and my fat fingers kept getting in the way and the new belt wouldn’t bend the way I wanted to to get it into place. I caught myself saying this a hand full of times lol. Along with the ol’ “I’ll be dipped” 😂

[@cassiespencer6134]

You can get a custom made t-shirt online that says just about anything you want.

[@andyreid7274]

@@cassiespencer6134 yeah, but why not support Derek?

[@7.3PSDA2]

Yes i a hoodie that says that!!!

[@josephboley]

Andy needs to start a KZbin channel. He did amazing in this video.

[@laughteraddict1003]

My thoughts exactly

[@boltyk1]

+1 ! I need to see how this Mercedes front was made!

[@DaaaveO1971]

If Andy can't have his own channel (having one is more work than it looks) it'd still be nice if Derrick can post some video from Andy's shop from time to time!

[@TomSTvYoutube]

I came to say the same thing. He filmed the right amount. Was no BS and churned out great work! He needs a KZbin.

[@MinneFab]

Thanks guys. I can try to put up a bit more junk. Was a huge privilege getting to work on this car. My instagram maybe has more videos and pictures on stuff minnefab there as well

[@genecrain5455]

shock tubes bent, they're close...Vice Grip close. Gotta love that phrase!!

[@johnellis6788]

Good enough fer da girls we date!

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

Your buddy is a skilled fabricator. He really cleaned up the backyard mess. Great episode

[@Beandiptheredneck]

That was really a mess.. I mean it was cool to see how they got things done back in the day but it’ll be nice to get it fixed up right

[@pedrole7036]

that collab is so cool this builder is no joke !!! wow

[@MinneFab]

thanks man, was super fun to work on

[@shag770]

You left out one thing!! WE DIDNT GET TO HEAR THE RUMBLE OF THE HOMEMADE BOOM TUBES

[@ApolloTheDerg]

It’s what he was able to recover. Doesn’t mean we can’t hear them later here

[@spaceinvadertoo]

Derek and his fabricator friend obviously both know and practice the best kept secret of all successful entertainers: Always leave them wanting more.

[@ucookinwithbutta956x]

DANG IT!

[@upfactoryracing4148]

Man Andy does fantastic work! He goes that extra step that most guys kinda don't. This will be a great piece of history to get back on the road!

[@maryellis8439]

Great job Andy!!! 👏 we love it!!!

[@anthonypittman9514]

Didn’t even get to hear the new pipes....Dangit!!!

[@RandomAmerican]

I waited through the extra add at the end to ear it even lol

[@AutoXandTrack]

Right!? Good video but a real oversight IMO.

[@mikesr3407]

I know , right 😐

[@MattTZew]

Dang it. Hopefully he reads these bleep de boos down below.

[@douglas4200]

great cameo! Poor guy just kept finding more and more things to weld, what a great attitude and work ethic!

[@troysgarage]

Nice of him to take time to film for you while he worked. Kudos and wobble pops to him! 🙌🏼

[@rickylynn1020]

Wife: Why are you drinking so many cold snacks? Me: I need more template material!

[@oyetos]

😂🤣🍻

[@garykuhn1921]

I prefer a nice wobble pop. 😆

[@rphe2829]

good comeback

[@aceshighduceswild]

Some big 1930s round headlights would look amazing on her.

[@knowledgebe4972]

I said the same thing 🤣

[@dacarvoid45]

Agreed.☺

[@loftytwo9891]

Enjoyed watching Andy work, very talented guy, a pleasure to watch. 👍🏻

[@JAMESonYOUtification]

Probably that shifting between the legs thing. That'd be at the top of my list.

[@idrisddraig2]

Yup this needs to be fixed

[@dukeofearl6256]

WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!

[@tsrun1]

Mr. Andy did a fine job of narratin' his part.

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

Setting up a camera is a real pain and you can’t even tell!

[@RiggsCo]

“Also kinda neat you get to drink beer to get the material.” - Life Coach Andy

[@noisefuljoy]

I've been wondering if "Grain Belt" was intended as a play on words. Made in the grain belt, but also a belt made from grain. Hmmmmm....

[@spudth]

I saw the packaging and got thirsty! We have southern tier brewing here in Western NY, how do we get "Grain belt" to try?I Just googled it. Now I know its "The Friendly Beer". Gotta try it! Maybe I will get to go to Pierce/Appleton WI and find it over there????

[@rexdebruin4508]

@@spudth I'd suggest trying Grainbelt "Nordeast" if you can find it. If you like Yuengling, I think you'll find some similarities.

[@GalapagosPete]

I presume this means that the beer was tax-deductible as a business expense.

[@omentep]

Quote of the year 'nuff said.

[@Aaron-hk6st]

Gorgeous work. I don't mean any disrespect and it really does look like Andy tried to keep the spirit of the car in the improvements but when you hack stuff off a car like that you lose a little bit of it's soul. The "boogers", although unsightly was the efforts of a man with a dream but limited expertise and obviously limited means. I know you'll keep that history alive but man... it hurt to see him cutting on that thing. Just my opinion... I could be wrong.

[@MinneFab]

we get it, just have to understand it's going back into service and needs to be safe in todays world. it's not going to be just a time capsule in a museum, it's going to make new memories racing again!

[@TheBlackDeath71]

I'd say that some headlight and taillight assembles that are easily removable would be a good idea for the car shows

[@terry-leesanderson7515]

That frame had alot of "just weld it up with whatever and get me back out there" repairs !

[@_r.t-]

Those "temp repairs" that turned permanent

[@jeremyboyle5695]

This is only Temporary, unless it Works.

[@_r.t-]

@@jeremyboyle5695 I see this way to much at work

[@joshk.6246]

@@_r.t- My boss always says the most permanent fix is a temporary one that works.

[@islandlife9127]

Huge difference, Andy definitely knows what he's doing.

[@someshadetreeguy3867]

Looked expensive lol

[@MinneFab]

Thanks!

[@Shadowstrife86]

Nice work Andy! Looks way cleaner then the old booger’d mess!

[@mattcrooke8321]

“Leg breaker 9000” 😂😂. VGG is all around us!

[@wylde780]

+ the finger pointing and whistling

[@herbertgarrison6548]

fastest click a guy can make

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Ol Dale here is another feller with a vintage dirt track car, how's about meeting up road trip style with your rig for a show down?

[@dacarvoid45]

Lights, indicators, tires. Possibly some interior safety upgrades. Other than that nothing else comes to mind.

[@tommyboy3261]

I hope I don’t catch a cold from all these boogers. Classic line

[@MinneFab]

👌

[@tkskagen]

I was REALLY HOPING that it was Bradley doing those Donuts in the grass!

[@JHACbiz]

I was waiting for Bradley to hop out of the car even if it was fake

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Those welds look amazing! That’s a beautiful machine! 777 #777

[@tmoz1228]

Randy whats up!!

[@MinneFab]

thanks brother!

[@kriswright1022]

777 has always been my " Lucky " number, love the video and the car!

[@brandiedominique9508]

subed 2 both channels u and vgg almost all iv watched 4 the past like 2 months

[@bobgrier3103]

Andy is a true metal artist; loved seeing him make the transformation. Any street legal mods need to be in keeping with the era it came from or the era in which it was raced. Anxious to see what you do. I'd like to see small front and rear lights just big enough to be legal.

[@MinneFab]

🙌

[@thepyrodude]

Looks like you owe that feller some cold snacks

[@FourDollaRacing]

Cold Hard Cash is more like it....

[@imouse3246]

@@FourDollaRacing One doesn't preclude the other. 😉

[@MinneFab]

Beers always help

[@ehTV1000]

Looks pretty good he say's. Looks freaking great! Pretty cool episode following Andy's process. Cheers

[@sendit9129]

If this man doesn't already have a KZbin Channel, you need to get him on it ASAP. Awesome content

[@MinneFab]

sounds like a lot of work. I'm in 😅

[@jammer70s]

Sweet! That dude Andy really is a pipe artist, to be sure. How friggin' cool! What a shop... man, I'm jealous.

[@timhodges2404]

Recessed lights in the rear, so that it doesn’t mess with the “race car” look? Maybe? I don’t know.

[@skm9420]

What a good friend, even if he got reimbursed. That's a lot of work

[@robertturner6651]

When you recognize your weaknesses they become strengths. Good job in getting help with the bending!

[@CB65810]

Boy, you weren’t kidding even a little! Andy is a wizard!

[@MinneFab]

dang, thanks!🙌

[@mikehynes6632]

Is Andy a brother from another mother? Dude's got mad skills!

[@jeeplifted1]

Don’t really wanna look to close. -Andy 😂😂

[@PaulyOutdoors]

haha! That one got a guy laughing! Andy doesn't like buggers.

[@XenaFordPrincess]

Race cars are never really "done." At some time it's just time to take it to the track.

[@MinneFab]

😂

[@Tootall7]

A feller had a feeling vice grip was a coming out with some new and I'll be Dipped

[@bryceduerr5918]

I would love to see how a “Master” does bodywork, like the kisses you have on the trunk lid.

[@zachs6879]

That's original racecar character!

[@mrdarklight]

Heritage patina.

[@toddgauerke6260]

Boy, Andy is a true craftsman. The car looks great.

[@dannis777]

a guy never been this fast to click a youtubes video. thanks for the great content

[@mikebaird3867]

Dam you beat me to the first comment guy

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@blarbdude]

You guys are fast!

[@mikebaird3867]

@@blarbdude wife says that to me all the time idk why

[@dannis777]

@@mikebaird3867 heh yea, its a first for me. I didnt Even know i was like lightning fast!

[@toddhare8225]

Damn it.. I wanted to hear that exhaust!!!

[@89shelby]

Makes a fella warm inside knowing the old girl has such a great life yet to live.

[@canadaeast8358]

It’s nice to see your preserving a piece of automotive history instead of beating on it : I love this channel more than anything on tv

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you Wade

[@Chinny_Winny]

Its a beautiful thing

[@daveruddell5470]

Andy is a talented fellow. He should start his own channel.

[@Zsule]

Yes, they can start by working together on the yellow Camaro. .

[@iantowers6972]

I think he has one it's called "Minnefab"!!

[@Antonyg2100]

@@iantowers6972 Looks like his channel. Lets help him out he only has 183 subscribers

[@MinneFab]

@@iantowers6972 yep! 👌

[@MinneFab]

@@Zsule we might do something with that in the future

[@andrewdonley6127]

Do magnetic headlights/blinkers/tail lights hooked to a trailer plug so you can take them off at shows but still be legal on the road

[@mikesr3407]

Nice that way still looks awesome ! Thanks Andrew you nailed it !

[@BorkenGarage]

Love what you've done so far and I think your idea for the car is awesome. Big fan of this one Luke McLean Jr....(aka Derek)

[@HanstheTraffer]

That old work reminds me of how hard it was to do that kind of work when I was a kid. We had a torch for cutting...a torch for welding...a torch for bending... and big hammers. YOU TRY to build a car with those tools!

[@dave1135]

Reminds me of Jebediah talking to the lab tech in iron man. "Tony stark built this...in a cave!!! Out of a BOX OF SCRAPS!!!😡. "Yes, but....im not Tony stark...🙁

[@beatongarage9133]

I love how he runs back and forth “not looking at things too close” 🤣🤣🤣

[@MinneFab]

😅

[@medicaided42]

probly cause he knows what hes lookin at why stare when a glimpse will do

[@jacksonbennett6151]

Followed by, “We’ll just pretend we didn’t see that.”

[@bucknaked9095]

Should put Andy’s info out for anyone who needs tube work. His work looks great.

[@dylanduff9645]

That was immensely satisfying to see so many boogers cleaned up!!!!

[@kmas8229]

Andy did a SWELL job! You asked for ideas, well I got one...or two. Headlights and brake-lights! Some blinkers would be nice! (Or some of them small yellow flags you can poke put yer window when switching lanes and stuff.) Perhaps some Plexi-glass windows incase it's raining and stuff? Easy-to-detach stuff?

[@bobcranberries5853]

I recommend a windshield so you won’t “get dirt in your teeth”! 😁

[@anthonyadverse4449]

and the lil critters

[@hilly70jh92]

Best part of my week!! A fella can't go a whole week w/o Vice Grip Garage!!

[@mr.fiero87]

this guy is awesome ! he needs his own show!

[@MinneFab]

oh boy, idk😅

[@yellowgruts8340]

For sure, he did a great job. Both car and video turned out great. I would subscribe.

[@jasonhauser575]

@@MinneFab we need a spin-off, I want a Vice Grip Expanded Universe.

[@mr.fiero87]

@@MinneFab sometimes a guy's just got to buck up and try it out!

[@jadoubleu6087]

Hey Derek really enjoyed watching fabricator Andy that's pretty cool later man NORTH GEORGIA MIKE

[@vintagedashboard6810]

This must have been a while back cause I know your in a new ice age right now. That guy does know his business for sure! Great job

[@oghdavin]

I wanted to hear the sound man, those new pipes needed to rumble!!!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Love the videos

[@skm9420]

A wild who tee who appears

[@WHOTEEWHO]

@@skm9420 heyooo

[@garion60]

A guy really likes seein' a guy work on this here Old Iron racecar! What would this guy do before driving it on the 'highway'? FIX THE FRAME! It looks like it's ready to snap in a few places and is mostly held together by cold welds (at best). It was scary looking at that carnage. Looking forward to many more vids on #777 (that's my house number!). Thanks again...

[@rogergoetz5704]

Bro! Derek?! Where have you been hiding this fella. Of all the friends. Wow. He is a magician. Excellent.

[@MinneFab]

well I'll be flattered 😄

[@BobDingleful]

I agree, he is a wizard, great work and welds. He needs to be more active with his channel. Great narration too.

[@sir_maxi630]

Does Andy got his chanel 👀

[@rogergoetz5704]

@@MinneFab that’s you?

[@Bruningable]

Wow - this dude knows what he's doing! Great craftsmanship! And there was beer! Top!

[@MinneFab]

🍻

[@SpoonsAndCoffeeCans]

Suggestion: Bigger rear tires please! Fill those big empty wheel wells up!

[@cwbr34]

Hello from Faribault area. Maybe add a couple a davenports, built 200/700R4 (brother knows a guy ), & Snack holders caller good!!!

[@cumminsdiesel6107]

Dude is fricken talented 👏

[@MinneFab]

🙌

[@herbienbrian2]

I'd like to see the old factory headlights/tailights and some period correct wheels.

[@furioushermit9369]

Gawd I wanted to hear it fire with those new pipes! Shes a beaut! Glad ya decided to keep it in 1 piece and driver on the road. So unique!

[@chubbzy24153]

Well ill be dipped, finally got a notification and I was 3rd to the show.

[@kevindohm55]

I was a bit too late unfortunately:/

[@mikepriceup]

Obviously headlights and taillights a lexan windshield and some sort of heat and air-conditioning ya know its pretty hot 🔥 along route 66 in the summertime. Great car though Derek. I'm sure whatever you come up with will be epic. Good luck buddy

[@millerrmann]

a fella might get spoiled with all this "fancy" welding

[@therm-jn9cg]

Notification squad! Love the vids Derek!

[@nissan300ztt]

Headlights, Brake Lights, Turn signals Windshield at minimum plexiglass. And you need a Cadillac 501 motor for it

[@ddcgarage5482]

Best show on KZbin! Started watching about a month ago and been binge watching to get caught up! And from Minnesota! I like it!

[@pedrole7036]

Imagine This Thing Racing at the Freedom Factory in the cleetus 500 Open class !! Race What U Bring !!!

[@pamike4873]

Sort of a run whatcha brung type e-vent?

[@kb9oak749]

"Run whut you brung".

[@swurtz060506]

Cleetus? That dude's a joke....

[@BigGary79]

@@swurtz060506 2.38 million people would say you are wrong! What don't you like about ol'Cleeter McSkeeter?

[@MegaEaglelover]

I think 💭 a fella could a few of the vintage parts to get the ol girl on the road again... like, the 38ish head an tail lightage, some glass, an some other partage 🤘🏼🤠🤘🏼🤠

[@gljarheadj2083]

I LOVE THIS CAR!!!! Please if you are going street legal hide all the lights that you can like hide the headlight and turn indicators in the grill. Not sure what to do about the back lights and turn signals. Your buddy is amazing with the work he done to that car it blows my mind. Get him to help you hide the lights. Great car lots and lots of history there Thank you for saving it for the next generation.

[@jaymckean3274]

THANKS ANDY! Great video my friend. Glad you are well. Best wishes to all ❤️ Stay safe everyone ✌️😎

[@corporalclegg914]

our guy has some very talented friends. this dude did an Amazing Job with the Trip-7.

[@jameskyser9423]

My 2 cents is do some headlights and blinkalaters hidden in the grill to keep that race car look. (I dunno if that legal)

[@dd7890]

Yep, a feller should french those blinker fluid container flashey things in ! Or cleaner yet get them bilt into the headlight leddy ones.

[@jameskyser9423]

@@dd7890 yelp I think it looks so bad a$$ with no headlights

[@kiddisypledaily]

1. Redo the roll cage inside 2. New seats 3. Brakes 4. Interior work 5. Body work possibly?

[@halflife103]

"Yeah, i could do that for $200" *takes shock tower off "Fuck sakes"

[@MinneFab]

🤣

[@Carl09of09]

Well the obvious is glass, And still need something to protect the front tires possibly!

[@stillliving5899]

Derek, I could tell you and this fella have known each other for awhile when he said leg breaker 9000. Awesome.

[@KevinHowell501]

Ole 777 is gonna need..headlights blinkers tail lights brakelights..tag light..windshield lexan...better tires..but keep rims...your buddy did a great job...it looks great

[@braxtonnelson7422]

It is so good to see that craftsmen like Andy are still around making things better! The 777 is such a great car... it deserves to be shown off and appreciated. Thanks for making this happen, Derek!

[@MinneFab]

👊

[@rainman7992]

" vice grip close " now that is funny. hey, I thought you wanted to protect the front wheels...why the bumper not stick out for that purpose...?

[@grantkoeller8911]

I noticed that too, the front tires are not protected.

[@impala1964]

Some plexiglass that would be easy to install and remove when needed

[@Zenny_6969]

..hey Derek....I realize the fact, that the dents on the 777, are kinda like battle scars, and the paint will probably be a booger to match, but dang it.....the rest of the car looks so cool, but that lumpy trunk, imho, just holds it back......oh, and Andy sure is a master.......

[@goodnough1]

Get some glass, add some vintage air, pop in a bench seat so momma can ride with ya! And some lights to keep the po- po happy.

[@mightymikethebear]

I would add fenders, mufflers and a front bumper.

[@designanddirection]

Derek you need an interior hotdog warmer, a “La Cucaracha” horn and a bobble onto top so you can find the thing in the Walmart car park. (All suggestions stolen from Homer Simpson.)