STRANDED! Will This Old Truck Bought Sight Unseen RUN AND DRIVE 250 Miles Home?

My Lumberghini blew up on me, leaving me stranded in North Eastern TN. I bought an old truck off the line sight unseen that was last registered for the road 37 years ago, and plan on driving it home 250 miles!
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[@BiochemGinger]

Shout out to all the fellas that helped him with getting tires, a trailer, and helping him get the Lumborghini off the side of the road. It's so nice to hear about strangers helping strangers like that!

[@jermynpedretti4761]

Amen ^ ❤

[@manueldelgado717]

It's called. Love thy neighbor. ❤

[@johnfugate3432]

You were all over home for me good video fixing to check that lake out you crossed going home see you the next time you post

[@trclark7689]

One of the main reasons I miss living in Tennessee.

[@br549rdr]

Amen 🙏🏻. Thank you wonderful people. God is working fellers.

[@Krause_Garage]

We must protect this man at all costs, he is a national treasure. The genius and positivity this man has is mind boggling and when the going gets tuff he finds a solution. A country boy can survive and Derek proves it in every video. Happy New Years to the VGG family and to anyone else who reads this.

[@eric-.]

I second the motion. Derek is a fantastic example of the best of human beings.

[@natehaag9256]

How has this comment not got more likes??!!

[@j.v.country]

100%

[@Kellysg126]

no no! He is a Global treasure! Much love from the UK

[@rrip1]

​@@eric-.I 3rd that

[@professorbuzzkill5700]

Much respect to all the guys that helped out, and especially to that trusty old straight six truck.

[@professorbuzzkill5700]

@@Ryan-jc7qh why so bitter?

[@HANKTHEDANKEST]

Not much to say except Derek is a fantastic role-model and an excellent teacher in the virtues of patience and optimism. Really appreciate it, Mr. B. Cheers.

[@TreySlayPlay23]

We could all learn a lot from this man. Not only mechanical ability but the aptitude to find the silver lining in every bad situation. We've seen him in

[@stinkasscat]

I gotta agree, a feller seems to have an upbeat attitude no matter what is happening. The world is a much better place with Derek in it.

[@davidgalea6113]

​@@stinkasscatI think most gearheads would be pretty upbeat to do what he does for a living..most of us can only make a hobby out of it.

[@stinkasscat]

@@davidgalea6113 I agree for the most part but he's an average kind of guy from all the videos I've seen, so it's possible for anyone to do it. I'm sure at one time he was holding down a job and spending all his off time doing it before it became successful.

[@teryshaw7370]

I’m not a gear-head, I’m not a Chevy guy, but this truck is almost perfect in its imperfection.

[@KOSMOS1701A]

they definitely worked to keep it going for as long as possible thats for sure.

[@jthonn]

That's a good way to put it.

[@jamesscimone1447]

No ones perfect Bud... it's ok ! 😊👍

[@HappyHands.]

I loved the color. The frame, from what little i could see in the video, seemed to be in very good shape

[@MrLBPug]

@Repent-and-believe-in-Jesus Yes, that is a very useful comment under a truck video, Jesus Bot.

[@nathanfisher7264]

This old truck is one of my favorites you've ever had on the channel. I love it when a rig shows how hard folks have worked to keep it going, and this one is hodge podged together so much it's almost comical. That said, I'd keep it around just because it's a long bed stepside. I also love that it's basically a continuation of the Lumborghini saga! Makes a fitting end, and brings some much needed positivity to that trainwreck.

[@moparman1962]

The connecting force within the car community and within the Tennessee community are strong! Props, engine blocks and whatnots to all of you who rallied and came to Derek's aid. 👍

[@blainehalley2201]

Thank you Derek and all the fellers who worked on this truck along the way and the filmers. You bring me such joy this holiday pre New Years day. God bless you all.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Happy holidays!

[@LifeisGood762]

Step side long bed? I didn't even know those existed until this. Plus with the other factory deletes this is pretty cool. The man knew exactly what he wanted and he would accept no substitutes.

[@daver6564]

Same here, don’t think I’ve ever seen one.

[@JeffKopis]

And he was probably a Scotsman! 😂 "Thrifty", ya know.

[@Texassince1836]

Offered all the way to 1987. We swapped one onto my grandfathers 77c10 a few years back

[@tomf9928]

heck yea in tech school the state of CT would dropp one at every trade shool and put a plow on it for winter parking lot duty

[@JCWren]

I've got a '70 step-side long bed C10, inline 6 with Sniper EFI, lump port kit, 1.95/1.60 valves, long tube headers, three on the tree, and not a speck of rust on it. The exhaust is turned out in front of the left rear wheel, and it's LOUD. It's not cool loud, it's obnoxious loud. Sounds nice when it's idling, but you get it up to 2000 RPM and it drones and you need earplugs. I really need to get around to fixing that. It needs a new speaker for the AM radio to make it complete, and a bit more aggressive cam to take advantage of the lump kit and oversize valves.

[@jonboi2527]

Gotta admit we are bless to have Derek and the whole VGG family. When Derek explained how loose the wheel bearings were I died laughing haha.

[@user-kb8tn6lq7g]

I have been watching your videos for a few weeks now and I have to say that you have motivated me to get my 67 Dodge Dart back on the road, she was rear-ended a few months ago and I was devastated, I put her up for sale..but watching you bring all those beautiful classic cars back to life I decided to keep her and get her back on the road where she belongs..thank you

[@jkeelsnc]

Keep this as a goin' to town rig. Fix small things that need done to keep it running. Don't bother fixing rust or anything big. Tires, wheel bearing, etc. The largest thing to do to it is change the rear main seal. Other than that enjoy it's aged glory and drive on.

[@JeffKopis]

A proper shifter (better yet, a 5 spd) would really help her.

[@LoganFord91]

As a guy who sometimes spends $5,000-$10,000 a month at O'Reilly's maintaining and repairing box trucks, vans, excavators, skid steers, trailers, etc, for the company I work for, I appreciate a guy's O'Reilly tips, tricks, gadgets, gimmicks, infos, do's, don'ts 👍. It's amazing what you can fix with an O'Reilly's down the road lol.

[@mattoliver5819]

I wish they had shops like O’Reilly’s in the uk.

[@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting]

Another awesome video Derek. It warms a fellas heart to see there's still people in this world who help another Fella out.

[@frittibreezedancer]

Man, it truly is an adventure every time! But that was some gorgeous countryside you took us through, and it's so good to see you made it home safe and sound! I'd say definitely keep that old rig around for a while, and of course, a very Happy New Year to you and your family! 😄

[@ronalddavis439]

It's good to see nice people still helping a feller. I'd love to have that old Chevy 3/4 ton. My dad had one with a six cylinder back in the 70s. The top speed was 55, also. Ha ha, keep videos coming. Love your channel.

[@davelowets]

Yikes.... there's something wrong there. All the 250c.i. I-6 trucks that I've had went much faster than 55...😬 In all reality, it only takes roughly 30 or so horsepower for one of these trucks to be able to maintain 55mph on the highway. My Buick Lacrosse takes 35h.p. to maintain 75mph... 🤷

[@hansonschmid9548]

Well well, feller happens to be the early bird and catch this worm. Hope everyone had a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@googleuser3760]

And Merry Christmas to you too.

[@Miltown4114]

You too bud

[@GuildOfCalamity]

RIP Lumberghini, we barely knew you.

[@dougvantuyle8024]

My first revival was inspired in part to the early Blazer episode & was my dad's '81 350 C20 cattle-hauler identical to this. Never quite became a goin-to town rig yet rigorously laid down ~64mi/day with its stock driveline and rotating assembly. She stood out like a baby-blue rusted gem among parking lots full of new compacts and suvs.

[@PrayingToTheAlien]

Derek spitting out high quality videos on the weekly! We fans enjoy what you do - toss the Lumbo in the burn pile!

[@timothykitchens9972]

Just watching it burn would make a great video. Especially for those that don't know it's wood.

[@mrlafayette1964]

I don't know that thing is pretty unique, bound to be some spare engine to go in it, not too many Lumberghinis.

[@joemalikowski8961]

Turn it into a burn out rig 😂

[@timothykitchens9972]

@@joemalikowski8961 burnt out inside and out!! Could do some of that cool burnt wood grain effect on the outside!

[@almostthere2024]

Yep. Burn it. What was he thinking, making a Lamborghini out of ply wood? There's a thin line between genius and crazy.

[@Rs_ArGoX2170]

Always a good day when VGG takes us on a roadtrip

[@pierremorin4775]

Man you make me lol

[@joegerhard1358]

Pretty cool looking squarebody you picked up to get you home. I like the stepside circle eye look. Cool to see an update on the Monte borrow👍.

[@jeffmckaig4763]

Big Kudos to the folks who helped out, loaded and hauled the Lumberghini back to the shop and also to Volunteer for lending their talents in making the exhaust safer for Derek to make it home, the truck was a lucky find, had a Chevy Nova once with the 250 engine, ran all right, not a tire burner, but decently reliable, eventually traded it for a retired cop car, good upgrade. Wanna see more of that truck though, tires, engine swap, another budget build, Thanks again to Derek for the new content and looking forward to many more shows.

[@T_Burd_75]

What a nice find! I love that truck! I would definitely keep the original configuration, even find another column with the correct shifter on it. Keep the straight 6 alive!

[@Spokaneexploration]

Thank you so much Happy New Year The commitment you have to your channel and your fans always amazes me! Literally can't wait to watch this and I'm watching it now Happy Friday Happy New Year's to everyone what a great way to start the New Year's weekend thank you so much Derek and the family

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for the kind words, happy holidays!

[@Spokaneexploration]

@@ViceGripGarage Happy holidays and Happy 2024 @ VGG&Roadworthy-Rescues! Absolutely love the channel on both platforms !

[@robertjames8332]

@ViceGripGarage let a feller know if you want to sell the truck

[@BobMobber]

My brother owned this exact truck, a 1979 he got in 1982, except a 305 and automatic, and had a paint-matching topper on it. First vehicle I ever drove. He took me to get my permit, and on the way home, he pulled over and said "you drive." So, I drove the last few miles home. We had some great adventures in that truck. The long bed was perfect, too, for full 4x8 sheets of plywood and drywall.

[@tomschroeder4516]

I worked at a plumbing company in the 1990's that had a 26,000 mile old 1976 1 ton GMC dually -complete with service bed with a 292 Straight six - with automatic. Some older plumber had purchased when he retired and didn't drive it much to say the least. I found out why, to say it was slow would be an understatement. I still remember merging onto I-465 in Indianapolis, you would hit the gas as soon as I turned, hoping by the end of the merge lane I was within - 20 to traffic speed.

[@ChrisLincolnHomes]

Damn, brings back great memories of my dad's first work truck. 74 stepside with a 6 and 3spd on the tree. Thanks for this Derek. Some of the best times of my life.

[@jamesd2128]

I've still got my dad's 74 stepside with the 250 straight six and three on a tree, just keeps on rolling, and practically every day, somebody asks me about buying it !

[@chadhughes8151]

My new favorite video is the wooden lambo video. I could watch hours and hours of vids of Derek trying to drive hopeless rigs long distances. His sense of humor is awesome. When he left it with the keys in it and said “I hope someone steals it” I died laughing 😆

[@wyattblackwood3927]

Let me tell you what Derek, you definitely are a man who will not back away from a challenge. This has got to be the most wonkiest backwood engineered pickup truck I have seen. WOW !!!

[@bigmac8128]

Of my favourite things about Chevys most of their cheaper parts are totally interchangeable makes models and years mostly for trucks I love watching you bring those old trucks back to life

[@michaellee6489]

great episode. i know its been said before, but the car community, VGG nation included, are some of the best folks around. it was neat to see derek get recognized on the road, and Im sure it happens more times than we see. thanks, derek, for another backroad tour of rural Tennessee, and what a dusie of a sunset!!! wow that was beautiful

[@timhouston2408]

Yep... he drove thru my lil town of Crossville Tn,, which is about 30ish miles from Cookeville where he had the truck exhaust put on... great bunch of guys that work there too... ole Derik must go to cookeville fairly often,, several of my friends that work down there have saw him several times

[@tjnucnuc]

⁠@@timhouston2408maybe passes through on 70 taking the family to pigeon forge.

[@timhouston2408]

@@tjnucnuc on this video he came from Knoxville area and went thru here in my town... he stopped at the Crossville Buckees store off genesis rd,, then on into cookeville,,, but yes I'm sure he's probly taken his family on up to Gatlinburg area

[@timscott1066]

That square body is an absolute unit! Love that it's a long bed stepside. I'm friends with a feller in Kuwait, and he says those are all the rage over there. They find fleetside trucks and pay big money to have stepside beds swapped onto them. Definitely a cool addition to the fleet!

[@Utherden]

Man…. Thank you for this video. My first truck was a 79’ Chevy stepside with a 305. In the late 80’s. This video brought back so many great memories. Like the morning I pulled into the high school gravel parking lot and front “drinkerside” wheel and tire came off. My shop teacher excused me from class all day and leant me his truck so I could go buy some lug nut rotator studs since some ripped out. I miss that truck. Thank you Sir for reminding of them. God bless you and yours!!!

[@steventracy6920]

I really like that truck! 8 foot stepside. Frame looks great. Easy restoration.

[@marshallcassidy2449]

Definitely fix this truck up, that's a nice old rig for sure. We'd love to see more of it

[@dandevere5736]

To all the fella's who helped Derek, good on ya! In spite of all the craziness we see in America, country folks are the best, friendly and helpful. Bless you all! Seen my share of floor shift conversions, even done 20 or so over the last 60 years but this one takes the cake! How did he even figure out how to hook up the most complicated 3 speed shifter I've ever seen? Ingenuity I guess. Good luck getting it home Derek!

[@mistierr]

Folk in the Crossville/Sparta/Cookeville area are always kind :)

[@stevearmstrong4561]

Those trucks are pure Gold! One thing that I praise you for in your moving on videos is that you never menace other drivers by tailgating them.

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Thanks to all the guys that helped you. Happy New Year to ya, looking forward to seeing "a guy" and more cool videos next year. Stay healthy! Thanks for this video, you've got a rare vehicle there.

[@SabotageGarageUSA]

Love that style of truck. That is a hidden gem.

[@billbeiser7772]

Ylou know, we just got done getting ready for the busiest holiday of the year, and when the kids and grands went home, we were exhausted. It occurred to me that Derek lives that kind of pace year around. Mad respect for the man and his family, and we are all grateful for this amazing content and entertainment. Happy new year to the Bieri family and wishing you safe travels and continued success!

[@pete_ski]

Well hey Dereck, glad to see you got home with a little help from some good people. Have a happy New Year!

[@richbrockmeier3922]

Thanks for keeping me sane. These shows help this old feller enjoy my few remaining years. 😊

[@swh1123]

I remember seeing that truck on FB market place. I was thinking about going to look at it. Cool to see you end up with it.

[@rickreese5794]

Right On 😊

[@normenderle550]

Very unique truck can’t say as I’ve ever seen a long box step-side square body before.

[@leitheparsons1186]

I wasn't a square body guy but, I had a couple friends that would buy them cheap and part them out. There were alot of government agencies that bought these in the NW and so they had alot of 6 cylinders. It suprises me how regional car and motorcycle sales were.

[@KA-om9oz]

You want a cookie? Damn boy

[@sykwookiee]

You're so sweet that you remind me of ice cream...pralines and diiiiiccckkk...party on Garth...​@@KA-om9oz

[@v745ti]

Wow, those mandrel bends, and the angle-cut finisher on the exhaust. That is some real nice work.

[@roypowell2403]

I've been looking for a truck like this since about 1990! I had a 1980 Chevy Long bed stepside, with a 250 straight 6 and 3 on the tree in high school. After highschool I volunteered to serve my church for two years. While I was gone my brother used my truck and got rid of it before I returned from my service. It is awesome that you were able to find such a rare vehicle. Enjoy it, I know I enjoyed mine.

[@jimjacobson8758]

Did a few road-trips in my younger days but now that I’m almost 73 I have to do it vicariously through you Derek! Been watching you for a number of years & always look forward to live the next drive with you. Keep it up brother, I need the next fix!

[@johngersna3263]

Me, also being 73 years old was lucky enough to make a trip last year with my son across country in a "63" Ford Falcon Convertible. I knew at the time that it would most likely be our last adventure like that. But I wouldn't have missed it for the world. God bless and have a healthy and Happy New Year. 👍

[@Andy-Fox]

How do one find time to put out this much quality content this fast! Best car channel on youtube by far!

[@waynerohde1036]

​@willydavid this is his job

[@vinster8884]

When the first car broke down, the trip turned into two videos. Having someone else edit the videos doesn't hurt either.

[@LLthereistome2024]

Cool, I have never seen a long bed step side, but i've never seen a step side with an actual step up into the back end, that's pretty awesome

[@jdub48]

It's pretty cool to see one of my favorite KZbinrs running through/ around my neck of the woods. 😊

[@YouGotsTheRabies]

I love this channel because of how real it is. If a rig like the Lumberghini fails, then that's the episode and we'll face it next time. Get another old rig and drive it home - awesome! As always, I'm looking forward to the next episode.

[@michaelknapp5394]

Would be pretty neat to see it get some wood in the bed and a cheap down and dirty clean up/ tune up so people that got rigs like it can do the same on a budget and learn a thing or three.

[@Funkie_Monkey]

That sunset view was to die for 🥰 absolutely breathtaking ❤️

[@AndyR1982]

Love the shifter setup. Reminds me of the guy that used a set of light switches to shift a 4l80e.

[@Kickinpony66]

There's all sorts of stuff this truck needs. It'll make for a good series of videos.

[@cjsebes]

Those two-lane off-the-beaten-path highways are always a pleasure to travel down. If you have the extra time to go that route, I highly recommend it.

[@oliviabishop5451]

🎉Happy New Year to a fella who does such a great job putting himself into the videos for everyone! Thanks again VGG!

[@632Harrison]

Derek my friend you never cease to amaze me you are truly amazing Your perseverance ( over come and adapt to any situation) that takes a person great courage Thank you sir for sharing your videos and looking forward to seeing your next May Gods Blessings be with you and your family always

[@Carcrafter7165]

The homemade floor shifter reminds of operating industrial equipment. Happy Early New Year’s Derek and family.

[@alanq64]

You can tell a truck is old when it has a cataract. Not sure why they offered a long bed stepside. Is that a prototype Hurst shifter? Pretty sure I saw it in a JC Whitney a few years back. Happy New Year.

[@jeremyschaeffer3403]

What a cool, quirky truck, great find. I love how”plain vanilla” of a vehicle it is. Can we see more on it?

[@garethbarnes3680]

Happy new year to all who help keep this going, its fabulous and Derrick , man you are a funny funny guy but clearly a talent on the tools. Keep up the great work fella. All the best from the UK

[@leonardhirtle3645]

Old Chevy truck is a vast improvement over the crapborghini. You channel just keeps getting better and better. You have given me many hours of entertainment and enjoyment. Thank you.

[@animestein]

A square body and a stepside long body. A very nice and unique truck, I say keep it for the next million miles. They are getting more and more valuable these days, would love one myself. Thanks for the entertainment this evening, and have yourself a happy new year!

[@spikymikie]

I love that stretch of I-40. Driven it a thousand times or more. Its beautiful. Springtime you will smell the Rhododendrons in bloom the further east you go. Thank you for sharing your adventures (and mis-adventures). And a stop at my favorite place in the world.......BUC-EES! And then driving over Hurricane creek bridge on Center Hill lake. My back yard.....Love it.

[@justinmerrill7048]

Shout out to all the good people left in this country that will help a feller out trying to get home to his family yet another great video from VGG

[@doughaven-rf8id]

VGG, it's always good to see your videos stir up memories for folks. So many comments like, "My grandpa had one of those" or "Dad taught me how to shift a 4 speed in one of those. The videos refresh my memories of our old farm trucks. Still have the 1966 F100 that Dad bought new. Thanks for helping us relive the good old days !

[@rickyestes7477]

Your comment is so true most of us have owned so many nice vehicles over the years especially us older guys there's many to mention. I would love to mention lol but no body really cares other than yourself. Peace my friend

[@user-xj5fx2qe6p]

I think you got pretty lucky with the square body truck,so glad for the vgg family out there for coming to your aide ,wish you well

[@thechanceswetake13]

heck ya... love the enthusiasm - reminds me of an old 78 we had when I was a kid... always looking for a project like this..

[@mikewellington3323]

You can lock that transmission into 1st and 3rd gear at the same time for added security when you park! Works even better when you have the original three in the tree shifter and the linkage is loose.

[@tomsisk6811]

1+3=p 👍

[@bigblockjess617]

Happy new year VGG! Hope this year starts well and ends amazing. Keep up the great work man. Love your revivals. Only ones i watch.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@fabianpatterson548]

Love watching vgg with my boys.. thanks for all the great content..

[@rubber-duck]

I watch road worthy rescue, I think your amazing what you can do, keep up the good work 😊

[@taraelink]

OMG, Derek! You were so close to our house! My hubs and I would have totally come and helped you if we had known!!!!! Loved the adventure!!!! Thanks for taking us along again, it's always a blast! P.S., we've got a huge garage, wildfire lift, and lots of tools off I-40 if you ever need help!

[@paulmathews5686]

LEAVE THE A - HOLE TO HIS OWN DEMISE !!!!!!!!

[@grantkoeller8911]

This pickup is a total keeper!!!!!! Rare, and super cool!!!!!

[@jerrylemky1882]

Awesome to hear the strangers that helped a guy make it through his trip. I'd say do a few things to the truck. I've only seen one other like that truck. Be interesting to see it with decent tires, floor in the bed, and a proper floor shifter.

[@timothysmith8894]

I am thankful for your videos. I have been in the hospital for three weeks, removed my gall bladder. My wife got me your hat for Christmas. I hope to be out home soon. Again, thank you for your content. More later happy new year 🎉

[@michaelhaddon8233]

I'd say this truck is a keeper! Some rare options too. Fix some rust and freshen up the straight six and enjoy!

[@boydbeasley3751]

I would keep the 6 cylinder myself. Only thing I would do to it is find a conventional head before the rebuild. The integrated head is nictorius for cracking when taking them off of the block.

[@RileyVanAlstyne]

I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed or the biggest gear head in my family, but watching your videos has really inspired me to fix some of my grandpas old cars. Matter of fact just 2 days ago I got my grandmas 57' Chevy bel air on the road after sitting 5+ years! And as of today I've put 60 miles on it. Just wanted to say your vids are great and thank you for the inspiration VGG!

[@bgee461]

That's awesome to hear, keep up the momentum

[@rickyestes7477]

So cool just imagine her memories in that car.... Grandmas are the best..RIP grandma

[@dannyyoung449]

I've got a 68' Longbed Stepside that my Grandpa bought new in 68'. It's absolutely my baby!

[@adamvanwagenen3394]

Love the car community!! Thanks for the content over the holidays. Happy New Year!!

[@user-ee5rs7lr2i]

That's a great truck with a lot of potential. Hopefully, you'll find the time to do a bit of a reliability rebuild on it and put it to good use on your property. I'm not a Chevy guy but that's the perfect beat-around truck to have around for whatever dirty jobs need doing.

[@jwszewczyk]

I'd see about fixing up a column shifter, some other rust "fix" or stiffening up. Make it a user / driver and either use it or pass it on to someone who will. Neat old rig.

[@rickreese5794]

Bingo PAL 😊

[@Sevalecan]

I'm just thrilled whenever I see you or the guys on Roadkill get a vehicle that doesn't have overheating issues. Curious if you're going to fix the lumborghini or get rid of it immediately.

[@larryschreiner2485]

I had same shifter set up in my 76 chevy truck. My first vehicle I was 13. Drove that thing everywhere!

[@mattbrown5511]

I say keep this old rig in the fleet. Not many like left. Thank you for another great year of taking us along on your adventures.

[@AdamAlistair]

Money well spent for membership! Thanks Derek ❤

[@bodarville2510]

Yes! Beats the stuffing out of cable in my opinion!

[@CorvetteBob]

Derek, you and the family have a Happy New Year. T'was a wonderful year for the Vice Grip community...time for an adult beverage, enjoy!

[@SofaaKing2]

The last time I encountered bias ply alongside radials on a vehicle I was in my wife's uncle's car (80's Catalina) doing 70mph down a dirt road in Kansas in the dark after a Kansas wedding where alcohol flowed like the Arkansas river. I was in fear for my life! Love this channel (i am a newbie here) wish I had found VGG a long time ago!

[@balcorn9211]

It's a neat truck with some unique options for sure. My favorite is the two-piece shifter

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

Dirt cars had 2 shifters.

[@ralphhayward5693]

Happy New Year Derek and the VGG family. This old girl just looked like she wants to keep going and going - a keeper!

[@grassblade63]

I love that truck! I know exactly that "two stick" shifting. We had a '71 International truck, 258 6 cyl/ 3 on the tree. The column shifter broke, so we put a length of oilfield sucker rod on each shift lever, ran them through the floor, and put a fooseball on the end of each of them - for safety, and ran like that for ever. Exhaust fumes came up through the floor, though, and we never fixed that. A poor man has poor ways!

[@user-th8qr2re3n]

Wow! that left front tire is a recap! From the 60's or 70'S!! I haven't seen one of those since, well since the 70's! They started being used in WWII so the rubber could be given over to the war effort. Thanks for bringing back that memory.

[@djk91lx28]

After the week I’ve had was hoping for a 2 hour episode but I’m thankful either way to get a new VGG episode 🍻

[@strokerup]

Would love to see her cleaned up, kinda refreshed, and a Shifter iner! Thanks man! Happy New Years to the Fam,Crew and You!

[@frankbarone4248]

Going with Derek on a road trip,it's always an "adventure"...the American Way ❤️😊❤️😊❤️😊

[@Running_Rust]

We just picked up a 1980 Crew Cab square body yesterday and are filming a revival for this truck! Awesome to see your video at the same time for inspiration!

[@Chevykev76]

Huge improvement over the wooden death trap! Everyone have a great new year ! Derek you have talented friends in the car world . Thanks again