Will It RUN AND DRIVE 1,600+ Miles Home? Dodge Polara Parked 32 Years Bought SIGHT UNSEEN!

A guy bought another mopar - A Dodge Polara Convertible from a friend in Wyoming. The cars been off the road for 32 years, and was a abandoned project. I'm going to try get it running and driving once again, and attempt a road trip of more than 1,600 miles home!
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[@jenniferbuenzow7821]

My husband was bed bound for the last six months of his life, and he passed a good amount of time watching these videos. It helped to him to step away from his illness and be able to laugh and still be the car guy that he wasn't able to be any longer. We spent a good amount of time watching these together-coming back and watching new episodes brings my husband back to me for at least a little while. Thank you for doing what you do, it matters more than you know.

[@pikabrass]

So, sorry for your loss

[@verity9000]

❤

[@santanaswendt2867]

W

[@Expatriate1977]

So sorry for your loss. May god bless and keep your family

[@simonnystrom8137]

So sorry for you loss!

[@quicksnipes2393]

These programs are better than 99% of anything they put on the TV anymore. Good wholesome American goodness.

[@yossilazerson]

You can add a .9 to that 99

[@toysoldier46552]

Well, Roadworthy Rescuse does air on the Motortrend channel if you can catch it. Derek is just as solid there as he is on his KZbin channel.

[@WilliamCole-bk8ew]

I agree, shows what true dedication is . No retreat, no surrender.

[@henrys3629]

So many brakes, it'll brake my mullet off.

[@WinterInTheForest]

TV is nothing but subversive anti whyte garbage

[@kennethpowers8995]

I really enjoy the fact that Derek’s “Will it Run” videos still hit the same as they always have despite his steadily increasing popularity. He’s come a long way from just fixing up a few cool old cars and parking them between trees out in the yard. Fast forward to Today and you can even see him on cable TV car shows now, yet he stays solid and doesn’t switch up. Respect.

[@Lane-jq3ed]

He always seems sincere

[@mcraem77]

100% Derek and the family are a gift love watching his videos with my mother every week she gets so reminiscent of the vehicles my grand father and uncles built in the past great times. We need more solid creators on this level just purely humbled amazing people. Also the channel subs as well, car people are just absolutely amazing people imho. Does anyone know of any others I can get into in this niche? pls/thx

[@larrysnow135]

383's are good engines

[@marctorigiani4558]

You actually want to use the Dakota gear reduction starter from like a 95 Dakota with a 318

[@marctorigiani4558]

So does that mean if you use a 440 crank in a 400 it effectively strokes it?

[@Brianshrader6357]

Thank you for keeping your U Tube show real and clean .Me and my Grandsons can watch and get them interested without trying to bleep out the language . Keep on being family friendly .❤

[@aaronjosephson9026]

Hey Derek! I am 17, and i just bought my first project car, a 1970 Cutlass Supreme. I just wanted to thank you for making your awesome videos! A guy had no idea where to start on an old car till about a year or two ago, when I found your channel. Got the cutlass to fire for the first time in 35ish years a few days ago.

[@jeremymackevincaylor5041]

Awesome car congrats kid

[@wildancrazy159]

Good on you youngster! Keep at it, us older guys don't meet many your age group into classic cars and when we ( me, when I) do meet you guys it makes me feel that there's hope for the old iron after all.. keep it up and good luck!

[@ironhead9507]

Good for you, keep a positive attitude and good work ethic and you can accomplish just about anything. Good luck on the build

[@ironhead9507]

​@@wildancrazy159my son is almost 17 and he loves the classics even the 20s and 30s. You'll never guess where he gets it from other than me obviously but from Playstation gaming

[@glennsepelak5113]

I owned a 1971 and a 1972 cutlass Supreme. They ride great. they are comfortable and smooth. but also can be really fast. So much more comfortable inside than the Chevelle. or Mustang or anything else from that era. Comfort and speed. My 71 had a bench seat that I. really loved I. thought I wanted bucket seats. I got a 72 but Nope. The 71 was better.

[@kalengray]

honestly, its become a Saturday morning tradition for me here in Australia. Wake up, put VGG on the tv and have my coffee. Couldn't think of anything better.

[@Georgio80AU]

Hear ya there feller. Regional SA here and lovin my Saturday binge watch session. The longerer videos are certainly hitn the spot lately.

[@jamesgilpin5535]

Yip, also from South Africa, Saturday morning tradition. Mabe Derek, should come out here sometime?​@Georgio80AU

[@catalinradu6056]

Somebody in Ireland is doing that very same thing right now.😅

[@yulaw5110]

Same for me in Ireland, straight outta bed nip to the shop get an unhealthy breakfast and VGG

[@ryangetty8912]

Same!

[@JakeBuilds]

Hey Derek im sure you hear this a lot, but i really appreciate that you don't swear in your videos. While i don't mind it, it's nice to have something about cars the kids can watch with me.

[@robgiger3848]

👍

[@ChristopherBrady-c5d]

Agreed!

[@CheapCheerful]

100% agreed! Sucks trying to watch a video with family around, and the presenters are dropping F's constantly, no need for it most of the time.

[@jonathankuhn483]

This, this, and this again!

[@alfonslemel5745]

I enjoy these videos - but their inherent contradictions aren't lost on me. 1) Protect chidren from swearing. while 2) Setting an example of how not to drive safely, in safety impoverished cars that wouldn't be allowed on the roads anywhere in the world fresh off the production line..

[@jomardemiosoti7795]

The fact that about 90% of the subscribers are supporting this channel says a lot about the content on here it's very rare that a KZbin channel that is over 30 minutes has this much support let alone one that is 2+ hours keep it up

[@SailaSobriquet]

I don't think Derek has ever come across a problem or a challenge that he didn't meet with equanimity, good humor, and a ready willingness to accept, OR one that he couldn't figure a way around in one way or another. And even if it sets him back a bit, you can always count on him to remain determined and keep his feet moving forward. Outstanding!

[@CBRHurricane6]

An engine full of seeds. I mean how do you take that 😂

[@jamesjones4607]

The lamborwoodie...

[@slak96u]

Equa-watability?!??! Just say a guy is even keeled. A decent guy, I'd share a draft with at the local.... or even rosey....

[@feminazislayer]

An old boss of mine, a master Carpenter taught me, when you can't figure out a solution, do what you know, work on other things and that problem usually figures itself out. He does that on every project.

[@dustyhills7552]

​@@feminazislayer- it's true ,another thing that works ,but don't know how ,or why,is if your havi g a problem with something,and frustrated ,walk away for 10 - 20 minuettes ,go back to it ,and for some reason your able to fix it or find the solution,but it seems to solve the frustration - For example ,my daughter was so frustrated trying to do this musical part on her trumpet ,and was so frustrated she said she is quiting the school music program,- thank God my father in law taught me this trick 45 years ago,walk away ,go back in 10 min.- anyhow ,i told my daughter to walk away ,go back in 10 min. or however long ,but 10 - 20 min. seems to work good -15 min.later she went back and she went thru the song so easily ,it blew my mind,cuz I didn't know if it works for others,but it did - she did it like it was never a problem - f.y.i.

[@rmzlife]

Can you imagine seeing Derek driving down the road in the pouring down rain with a tarp as the roof. The looks on peoples faces must have been priceless.

[@ScottRichards-q8p]

yep she'll be fine, 😂😂

[@makpsv]

Yup, that time he stopped and was talking to the camera you could clearly hear some laughing and I'm quite sure it was at the car with the blue tarp on top. 😂

[@IsSalty]

I live in the UK and if I saw a bloke driving down the road in the rain with a tarp for a roof I’d probably just assume “ah Derek must be on vacation” 😂

[@chriscarmeci399]

If it were anyone else it would be odd. But for Derek, Yup

[@Lancewel]

I ran into him at a gas station off I24 in Southern Illinois in that car and he tried to give me the tarp. Coolest thing that's happened to me in a year😂.

[@nick540g]

VGG is the ONLY extended play video I watch without skipping ahead. Great production and superb editing. We appreciate the extra effort involved in setting up cameras and explaining what's wrong and how you took care of it. You are the best! Only thing is - please slow down and enjoy some time off. Working hard is fine; just don't do it every day.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Wow, thanks!

[@CBRHurricane6]

I second this! Very well said

[@davefriessen9897]

I third this. Derek make sure you get the family time and relaxing time in too. You got alot on your plate man. But thank you so much for the amazing entertainment as always!

[@smallengine13]

I fourth this! ❤

[@jerrybaldwin7543]

VGG and CLEETUS HELL YEAH BROTHER

[@brentj.peterson6070]

Fuel -make-it-go...sparkolators..ice cube juice..Rad hose..whirlers...Earl..love his glossary. Derek's funny mannerisms, finger motions and positive attitude are so enjoyable. His dumbed down explanations even make a novice like myself understand the issues he faces. His auto mechanic knowledge is incredible. Top notch entertainment!

[@DyrewulfNV]

'...because Mopar...' always cracks me up too.

[@RyanMercer]

Ahhhh Saturday Morning, time for my weekly dose of VGG the American Red Green.

[@Mr.FlapjackPresents-df6vw]

Good to see I'm not the only one that is reminded of Red Green haha

[@loadedzune]

I love the longer format videos like this with less editing out. I put this on while I'm working and love to just listen to the process and the humor. I'm a gear head Soo I don't need to watch but it's almost like meditation.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Awesome, thank you!

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

Same here.. great comment and I think this every time he graces us with a long version of a video. Awesome!

[@harrywalker968]

@@ViceGripGarage seems all mopar juction boxes burn, even mine. the box is about 150 ish.. or, just put wire thru firewall.. like mine.. lectrics aint good. its a jeep thing..

[@harrywalker968]

@@ViceGripGarage that firewall block, should.. be a fuse panel..like normal cars.. yes, i have a challenger..

[@harrywalker968]

@@ViceGripGarage rad.. solder the ends shut, crimp them, mate blew his rad, just folded the burst ones, no probs..you dont need that many..

[@simpledude70]

The fact that Derek has friends all over the country that are willing to help says a lot about him more than anything else. it can be a 5 hours episode , i don't care, i would still watch, the longer the better !

[@charlestoone7074]

One of the best professional statements you can hear from another mechanic "...but I don't want to dig through his stuff."

[@LLthereistome2024]

My son was helping me out, and we were discussing purchasing your merchandise and was asking what size a shirt he wanted, he looked at me, and said mom I'm wearing it. 😂 sorry son, moms mind was else where. Such a proud moment when he stood there and showed off his VGG work shirt. Thats my young man. 😊

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Reminds me of the time I was 18 and owned a 58 Impala convertible in Michigan. I liked to drive with the top down - even in a snowstorm. I woke in the middle of the night to hear the pleasant sound of rain on the roof. Then leaped out of bed when I remembered the Chevy was parked outside with the top down. I ran out in the rain in my underwear to raise the top and roll up the windows. The motor for the top was bad so I had to stand on the back seat to pull it up and into place. I was a wet son of a gun! 1963

[@Jay.Kellett]

The things I did back in the late 60's to keep a car running.........

[@RoscoeTwoDogs-od3eb]

I just acquired my grandparents’ 1964 Dodge Polara earlier this year. He bought it new, drove it 10 years and parked it for 26 years inside. Grandpa’s youngest brother bought the car from Grandma when Grandpa died, who sold it to me. Other than a carb rebuild and minor other maintenance items, the car hit the road immediately. I have fallen in love with the Polara. I was excited to see you get this 65 Polara on the road. Affordable and fun and smooth and a true time machine. We plan on taking vacations in the Polara this summer because you have inspired the wife and I to hit the road!

[@reppdog]

sounds like a great car, just check on your brakes and lines to be sure they are up to snuff and put down some miles, I love seeing the older cars out and about!

[@mervinchesnutt6051]

Redone a 64 polara convertible red white top and interior 383/727 loved that car , lost it in divorce 🙁 such is life keep r driving man 🇺🇲 ...

[@glennstatham960]

Derek, you've taken us along on thousands of these revivals and you never appear to lose your enthusiasm for them...and we thank you for that! We love these, and all your other videos.

[@nickc7494]

Derek, what I admire most about among being a great father and American is the positivity you adhere while in the worst circumstances.

[@oldmenhikingjeffgandee]

I was watching this with my wife in the room and as I was locked into Derek’s mini lecture on how push rods rotate as the cam turns, she noticed the background and said “ I never thought about using shower curtains to cover up garage shelves!” Derek your videos are truly multi-faceted and offer something for everyone. Keep up the good work! 😂

[@raoulcruz4404]

Cool that your wife watches these videos with you. Fellettes are appreciated on this channel.

[@jeffosim8789]

Had a shower curtain to cover a basement closet, bought the house that way. Shower curtains have become multi use now 😃

[@oldmenhikingjeffgandee]

@@raoulcruz4404I technically didn’t say she was watching it with me, I said she was in the same room and happened to notice the curtains…I don’t know if that counts or not!

[@Nick210]

Don’t do it, that looks tacky as all hell 😂

[@normala3227]

Is that why most of the shows' ads here of the US West Coast seems to be for famine hygiene products?

[@robertwest3093]

Derek funds some of the nicest forgotten classics I’ve ever seen. I’m glad that he is the one who is getting these cars because you know they will live a good life from here on out.

[@caroled5734]

I haven’t heard the word dummy lights since they first came out in place of the gauges

[@JunkerDriver999]

​@@caroled5734dummy light= check engine light

[@deanhuffman48]

The never give up attitude is the way I was raised and I've ridden from north Dakota to Washington State and back with a blue tarp lol just as u did vice grips and duct tape might look funny but it's a win always fun Derek is the best!!!

[@testiculardestruction]

Yeah a good life sitting in a field rotting away with the rest of his hoard.

[@caroled5734]

@@JunkerDriver999 when thEy started using oil lights instead of gauges.

[@LamboPhoto]

A guy decides to share his birthday with 2.3 million viewers, 1,600 miles from home. That's fine.

[@andrewledbetter5611]

The Bi-Polara. This one is already a certified VGG classic.

[@bool7994]

This man literally goes thru hell with a smile on his face and a cheery attitude just to keep us entertained. I take my hat off to you Derek another great video.

[@canadiankrispybacon1450]

Agreed…working in these old ladies, you need to keep a smile on and be gentle with them….his genuine, humble approach is hard to come by on KZbin these days…which imho is a big part of the appeal and success he has worked so hard for…Good Man Himself 😃

[@darrellskinner5263]

Not that I’m looking to find a gripe, but they’re often obvious. I’ve watched loads of VGG episodes, and I’ve got nothing. They’re genuine, entertaining, informative, inspirational and sometimes outright hilarious.

[@mikepoint4717]

Come on PEOPLE let’s support Derek and his amazing channel, without it we won’t be able to see him save all these beautiful going to town rigs . Keep up the great work. Cheers 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@RegalCobra097]

Yeah, let's push his channel to 2 million!

[@studebrazil2276]

Derek, only you to keep us watching car stuff for 2 hours and a half. It make us desire to stay there with you and be part of this journey that you bring to our homes trough KZbin every week. It help me a lot to go around depression and keep moving my feet, working on my cars too. Thanks for bringing information, fun, good cars and good mood, no matter the situation is!

[@bigblockjess617]

VGG. The only channel I'll watch a 2+ or 3+ hour video and not pause 1 time. Keep up the great job Derrick!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Much appreciated

[@timaitken5539]

I love your videos !! My Mom passed in April at 85 years , your videos bring me some happiness and joy , and if Mom was still here she would most certainly agree with how you fix these wonderful old cars !! God bless you and yours !!!!

[@TheSkaireKrowe]

Nothing better than watching a movie length episode with Derek and getting fed ads of O'Reileys auto parts..starring Derek. Avoided the skip button because of this..Marketing..on point. This guy has it figured out. Kudos sir..

[@johnbates1871]

Hi Derek Iam 62 I worked on 3 of my Camaros in the early 80s a love hate thing I miss a good running small block, nice to relive it your great at making videos 😊

[@daymoncleveland0622]

This is even better than clockin’ out on a Friday afternoon. Thanks Derek! 🍻

[@CBRHurricane6]

Right? I put in a 12 hr day, get home and the new episode is ready!

[@ViceGripGarage]

You bet!

[@zombiesnake6550]

Thats a bold claim, but perty near

[@kyle5696]

Happy birthday 🎉

[@chrisschmidt4792]

Better than clocking out? NOPE! VERY close second though!

[@davidfarmer1666]

Didn't know it's your birthday so I didn't get you anything. Well I have something to give you though. I watched a video of Little Grip Garage a short while ago. Bentley was working to get a Toro lawnmower running so he could help Dad mow around the property and he was faced with a few problems. That's when Dad stepped up and assisted Bentley with advice. Dad didn't do the work he just offered advice where needed. Well a short time later that Toro started right up. Bentley was excited and couldn't wait to start mowing. Your present is the knowledge that you are one of the best Dad's I've ever seen. You didn't do the work and you didn't say, do this, do that. And you let him take credit for the success of getting that mower running. That's a great Dad/Father and I can't say that I ever did any better. My gift to you is the knowledge that you are raising one outstanding young man and giving the young man all the support he needs to develop. Good job Derek.

[@jamesgorsh5752]

I too watched LVG first and I wish that I could say this better but you got it right!

[@Georgio80AU]

That’s really well said feller. Couldn’t have said it any better myself. Happy birthday Derek. VGG for the win.

[@StonkeyDomp]

Correction: Three outstanding young men!

[@xrysf03]

I'd add that Derek is a happy man to have a son who shares a hobby with his dad, and takes advice ;-) They can both be proud.

[@aloneinacrowd1]

A guy is gonna sit back on a Friday night after a long week and enjoy the show.. Thanks Derek

[@joelmayo7523]

With a wobble pop obviously

[@walter2990]

Or perhaps a few Wobble Pops, since I don't have anywhere to go! Stay thirsty my friends!

[@agg25gga]

Thank you Derek for being one of the most entertaining shows in existence for me. I'm hoping to add more and more Derek-isms into my vocabulations

[@shaunolinger964]

SWEET!!! Another "feature film" length video!!!! These absolutely make my evening. Thanks Derek!!!!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Enjoy!

[@shaunolinger964]

​@ViceGripGarage Well harpy barfday buddy! It looks like that knee is doing a bit better, that's good to see.

[@davecody5997]

Ooo sounds very nice!!!!

[@MrCookie139]

I have 3 kiddos. My 4 year old being autistic. An i takes me all weekend to watch these longer videos. But i could not be more happier about it. Its my escape from reality derek. I appreciate what you do buddy. Plus i know my dad watches you. An we dont have the greatest bond. But we do this together.. 1 way or another

[@chriscorrigan7658]

Just hit 1am here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and you know a guy is going to watch the full episode 👌🏻🥃

[@williamgoswick4392]

Slangeva 🍻

[@josephtooth882]

Midlands here about to do the same 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@allthings2allmen]

Hello Scotland! Saw your comment & had to reply! I've been to Scotland twice, but it was back in '89 and '91. This feller had a dead brilliant time!

[@yakacm]

I'm in Scotland too, Glasgow. Funny cuz Derek was trying to recall the name for Curling, lol.

[@chriscorrigan7658]

@@yakacm I’m in Coatbridge 😂 hes superb! Best on KZbin for content 👌🏻

[@bushmandread]

It did so well because it's a Mopar. Int e late 70s and for several years I had a 1966 Dodge Polara, 383, floor shift automatic. I loved that car and have always regretted selling it.

[@Rider-nb5ts]

Mopar or no car ain’t wrong! Love old school mo-power!

[@jrbuch]

New Vice Grip Garage video? 2 hours +? A run and drive video. Oh hell yeah. I've been binge watching all your older videos these last few days. I can't get enough of these. You rock Derek!

[@ianhelyar6383]

I've been wet and miserable a long way from home. This video got me in the feels.

[@billmavis4717]

❤❤❤

[@moparman1962]

Yep, a long video of Derek Bieri doing a far-from-home, classic-car, revival-rescue and driving it 1600+ miles home to Tennessee to his lovely bride Jessica and his three sons...and the rescue is a classic Mopar. It's a GOOD weekend. Vice Grip Garage is the fa shizzle of KZbin automotive channels!

[@mikecooney3379]

The way you adapt and overcome is darn impressive...this old Airman/Sgt is very impressed with your in the field skills! MOSES' SANDALS..keep doin what you're doin!

[@johnnorth5272]

Not gonna lie. My favorite reason for watching is how to stay as calm as Derek does in these videos. He makes the shit look so easy at times but is real as hell when the common old car problems pop up. Just wanna keep old forgotten cars on the road.

[@johnnorth5272]

No bullshit though, I lose my shit way before Derek ever does 👍

[@2StallGarage]

My wife and I enjoy watching your videos, Derek. Thank you.

[@gotrdid09]

You been spoiling the hell out of us with these revival episodes. Love it brother. thank you and your family for the entertainment yall give us.

[@jamesschlueter8285]

Derek, when the wrenching gets too difficult or you want to start a new channel I think you should name it “The America I love”. It would show your travels all over America with your solid gold commentary about our culture, history and the beauty of our country.

[@thomastillson5742]

And he needs to include his family...

[@pastorjoesackett]

​@@thomastillson5742 ill bet he does but Intelligence is ecide t that he doesn't put hiq whole personal family life on here. Some things are sacred.

[@pastorjoesackett]

Sorry for the typos.. 1st ☕

[@theycallmeslim]

That's an awesome idea

[@TedJamesLytle790]

2 hours and 34 minutes just flew by, Derek. Imagine how many of us drive down the highway and see an old car strung together with bailing wire, duck-tape and shoestrings. A feller doesn't even think twice. He just looks for that VGG ball cap, and that curly mullet trailing in the wind. Just know that is Derek Bieri, Automotive Historian, rescuing another car! Thank you for that.

[@bettingru]

A new 66 Polara was the first American Car my dad bought after we immigrated to the the US from West Germany. It was his dream car; roomy, luxurious and smooth/quiet - compared to the VW he imported from W.G. a few years earlier.

[@PatTheCarNut]

Derek you entertain so many people and in my opinion the best channel on KZbin. But please take care of yourself. Take some time to rest. You do a lot of these one into another into another. I know you are building something for your family…just…take care of yourself my man.

[@jimbilton1956]

Well said. The same thoughts crossed my mind too.

[@dustyhills7552]

​@@jimbilton1956- ya ,you gotta spend time with the family ,or 1 of 2 things happen - # 1 is. You may make the money ,but lose your family ,or# 2 is your family(( the kids & wife )) get older and " soon " are grown up - ya it hsppens so quickly ,but dont realize it till it hapoens --lol

[@froddy32623]

There needs to be an emoji with Derek's "surprised face." Absolutely perfect. Thanks for helping me change my mood VGG!

[@christorrence1114]

I bought one from under a tree that had sat for 20 years. It was a 62 with a 318 poly. It took about an hour to get it running, and I drove it home. Great car!Best 200 bucks I ever spent.

[@emssmiley2002]

I had a 64, 330 2 door with typewriter shifter, loved that car

[@garychandler4296]

We all must hate you now...

[@brokenhill58]

Hi Derek, Matt here from New Zealand 🇳🇿 and you, sir, are the reason why humanity is real in the US of A. Top work and keep on keeping on.

[@aaronm6710]

This is the only channel I get excited to watch, full-length movies on, no joke, and no skipping, though really every moment is worth watching. Cherish this man because it will be a sad day when the videos stop. ❤ to you and your family

[@speakingout6345]

Just a shoutout to Derek, been going through some depression and these good old school vibes really help, America for the win

[@Georgio80AU]

Hey fella, know you’re not alone with the mental health situation. Respect for saying something, and know you are not alone. Derek and the VGG team have been a solid in my life also. Keep smiling brother.

[@dustydon6419]

Derek is obviously a top quality human, a man with integrity. He always expresses his gratitude. I believe the people he encounters are good to him because he is good to others. I greatly appreciate the time and effort he puts into his videos. Yes, he’s making a good living at what he’s doing, but he’s sacrificing a lot. I hope I’m still sucking wind when “the youngest human he’s responsible for” starts carrying the big torch. Blessings to you and yours sir. Oh yeah, that’s one good looking ride. When do you have time for a hair cut? Long haired freaky people tend to be my favorites

[@MrPanzerDragoon]

Really love Derek's no panic demeanor. When the car started smoking from the battery he figured it out quietly and fixed the issue.

[@cordell_g]

My toddler hasn’t stopped all day but he did to watch this video and sit with me. Been waving hello at the screen for about 15 minutes. Cool dad moment. Thanks for the awesome content yet again!

[@briancoetzee339]

Derek, as a South African viewer, I absolutely love your road trips, seeing so much of your beautiful country. I have traveled extensively in the USA, but never seen so much more, Thank you,

[@moparman1962]

Ah, a long video of Derek Bieri doing a far-from-home, classic-car, revival-rescue and driving it 1600+ miles home to Tennessee to his lovely bride Jessica and his three sons...and the rescue is a classic Mopar. It's a GOOD weekend. Vice Grip Garage is the fa shizzle of KZbin automotive channels!

[@chrisroberts5973]

Thanks for the recent mopar revivals. Love the show. I think the Polara and Monaco instrument panel is one of the best ever designed.

As a guy who daily drove a 1965 Red on Red Valiant Formula S Commando Barracuda, for eleven years, and learned to drive in a 1966 C10, with three-on-the-tree, this really brought me back to better times. One sweet sled ya got there, Derick. Thank you for sharing, mate.

[@tonyc6996]

Yessssss!! Thank you Derek and VGG team for always giving us these wonderful gifts!! Happy Birthday Derek 🎉

[@saulwallobich1833]

1600 miles divided by 10 miles per gallon times $4 a gallon times hours spent wet... This man is a saint for our entertainment.

[@harrisonbosley6812]

Hi Derek, old retired radiator guy here, save that OE radiator, you find a good shop you can have a new core put in it with a higher tube and fin content, looks OE and cools better than new. Love your content, guy's like you is what makes this country great!

[@josephkelly4893]

What a way to spend a birthday Derek, working on a nice old car with no distractions!!! Sounds like heaven to me!! Happy birthday fella!!

[@DoctorHayduke]

I really enjoy/prefer watching other people deal with automotive challenges. No torn knuckles, no dropped & lost bolts, just a nice cup of hot coffee and a comfortable chair. Thanks, Derek!😂

[@dougelliott6926]

Jen I am sorry for your loss. I know what it’s like. I loss my wife to lung cancer. Thank you for sharing about watching these videos. I also watch them to get away from my grief.

[@Mike_from_Texas]

Happy Birthday Derek!! Would love to see a Ford Falcon episode if you ever run across one. My dad rebuilt one when I was a young kid. We took a family trip from Texas to Colorado and dad gave me my first taste of speed. Mom shut him down almost right away, but I remember getting to 85 mph. My brother and I were in the back cheering him on.:)

[@LLthereistome2024]

Happy Birthday Derek

[@cribbs946]

01:00am in the UK, sat feeding our newborn and a guy has uploaded another revival. Perfect.

[@NorWis744]

Congratulations on the new addition to your family. Hope mother and child are well!

[@cribbs946]

@@NorWis744 Thanks! Everyone is doing great 😊

[@nothanks9050]

​@@cribbs946My little newborn is 3 already! Congratulations. Wishing you all good health and some rest.

[@JonBlondell]

Congratulations on your baby!!

[@harrywalker968]

im brittish, came to aus in 71,, i have 4 u.s. 4x4rs, ford focus tdi 2.0. dodge challenger 340 r/t.. not rich, just a worker. my dad was sik of the imports, not getting money owed, so sold his half to his bro, & we came here.. s.a.. very quiet small city.. im 66 now.. never been back, this is a life convict colony you know........same thing is happening here, all the imports moving in.. teach you kids, everything you know.. talk to them.. about anything.. i tried going to the u.s. 12 yrs ago, but, they still remember the fkn tea party.. ''oh,, your brittish, sorry''...

[@amazing_bobson]

Have been around convertibles since 1949, which is when my dad bought his first new one. I had the same top problem once. Slid the tarp through the front of the trunk lid, wrapped it around a broom handle, pulled it tight and put a vice grip on each end. My trunk lid did have a weather strip so that helped. Only had to drive a smidge over 300 miles but it made it. That Dodge Polara looks really nice!!! Do'er up good!

[@craigjorgensen4637]

In the “old days” every small town had at least one Radiator Shop. They would rod out and repair old radiators and if necessary recore them if they were really bad. These shops are now a thing of the past for several reasons.

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Happy Birthday, My Dad’s Birthday is 5-21-43 and Mine is 5-22-73, My Dad Passed July 1, 2023 so this was the First Birthday with Dad Home with Our Father in Heaven. It was Not a Festive Week, Worked Like Any Other but I Have Been Telling Stories & Celebrating Dads Life Every Chance I Get.God Bless You Brother, Keep It Safe Out There Sir

[@MattyPickles80]

No one can ever say he’s not committed to his content. This thing fought you all the way…. Way to go Derek.

[@TheeMr2Toys]

This video helped me track a wire issue on my c10 I've been trying to find for a long time. Thank you for posting!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Awesome

[@steve6992]

Just because a Holley carburetor doesn't have four corner idling doesn't mean that the secondary doesn't have a idling circuit, it does and if you're going to fill the primary bowl you must fill the secondary Bowl as well otherwise you're not going to have proper fuel enrichment. The Holley carburetor is designed and calibrated to use all four barrels for idle circuit and of course all carburetor operation

[@paulwalsh2458]

This upload is my Memorial Day weekend treat. For just a couple two tree hours I get to finally relax a bit and watch someone else revive a sweet old car that just needs a little love. Thank you.

[@mrfordman9999]

My baby girl and I LOVE watching your Friday uploads. Momma does her paint nights with the girls and dad gets to wrench and watch with his favorite (and only) tiny human he's responsible for! 🥰

[@wyoming777]

I grew up in Wyoming. LOVED seeing the video of the drive. None of those doggone wooden and green things messing up the vistas. The most wood you see is snow fences.

[@johnwebber2471]

It's a pleasure to watch you work thru the problems of getting the classics running and back on the road. Your videos just keep getting better with each one you make. I'm so glad you decided to build a channel and share your expertise and unique way of working on those cars that have been abandoned, stored and ignored. I learn a ton of knowledge with every video you create.

[@donmarsh1599]

My dad bought a 68 Polaris four-door when I was five remember that car very well. Thank you for the memories.

[@sirswerve2493]

Two Mopar's in a row. Wow! So cool. Last episode you had the dark ages of Mopar. Made me think. Why? Now to make up for it you bring us a real Mopar. Thank you Derek for doing so. You are a man of your word. All cars are worth saving.

[@Cotters]

This is what I subscribed for, peak VGG content. There rescues are always the best viewing, and not rushing the filming and capturing the whole process is so much better than the rushed roadworthy rescues format I found on Discovery recently. Happy birthday Derek 🍻 👍🏻

[@Simulera]

Just saw this, so this may be an irrelevant comment. But I sure hope you resto this car completely. It deserves it and so does the world deserve to have one of these in great shape, inspiring us all to keep on driving on. It’s a real nugget of something solid arriving mostly intact from the old planet.

[@306Nation]

Hey Derek, I work nights and get home about 4am. I’ve stayed up until 6am for the past two days watching this episode. I love what you do. Glad to see, you saved another car.

[@wolfhound4010]

You inspire me a lot. I have a 1900 mile road trip next month in my old 91 Jeep Cherokee. It’s in decent shape. If your rig that sat for 32 years can make a 1600 mile trip I am positive my Jeep will make my trip. God bless you and your family.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

My dad had a 1959 Buick LeSabre--red convertible. I passed my driver's license in that beautiful, topless barge! This car tugs at my heartstrings!

[@One_Shot_Garage]

I have a 59 Lesabre hardtop myself! Not as nice as a convertible but a stunning car all around

[@richardbates2367]

And Derek has his dad's 54 or 56 Buick that he tracked down and got back, the black with the white one he called with the gray primer and black 87 tbi 305 k10 which is actually a v10 with a manual 4spd transmission and trailered it back home after the car was having shift issues

[@jonhaskell9630]

That first smoking wire was the "fusible link". It's designed to go up in smoke when there's something more nefarious come on, downstream, in the wiring harness. That burns up, so other wiring doesn't, thus the "easy" connections on that section of wire. A belated Happy Birthday.

[@ichthus1890]

My brother and I used to drive our Dads 65 Polara over 50 years ago. We drove like teenagers do. Good tough car. Derek is a gem.

[@Channai__]

Can a guy wish a guy a happy belated birthday. Awesome videos Derek. Much love from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@Steelflight773]

1600 is more miles than I have ever driven one way. Most I have drove is around 1300 from Bama to Colorado. Awesome vid as always!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@xd9sc1]

Just when I think I've learned or seen all I can from your educational content, you prove me wrong...for at least the 50th time. You sir are a gift to all us. Thank you so much for what you do! I certainly live vicariously through you and love every minute of it.

[@kandkmotorsports]

Everything a guy says is the exact same stuff I used to say to myself when working on cars! Never change Derek! Thank you!

[@cudaman-yq7pq]

My dad's first new car was a 1965 Dodge Polara 9 passenger wagon, I learned how to drive in that car. 383 2Bbl, 727 automatic.

[@mrmikeinoside]

I don’t really have too much downtime, but it’s really nice to be able to spend what downtime I do have watching your videos. Thank you.

[@jeffreybaker4399]

Who else knew that Derek was taunting the MOPAR gods when he said, "hopefully the starter is in good shape" at 23:30? I winced.

[@Muffinman-t4p]

I got this masterpiece blasting on my TV in the living room and on my phone while grilling outside. Can't miss a thing while walking in and out of the house lol. Way to start my memorial weekend!

[@jamesf1584]

Oh lord, another long one, derek your a saint thank you

[@robertmountfort6519]

That's what she said

[@roccoelleto9900]

I have a 1968 Coronet 500 convertible, took out the old 318 and replaced it with a 73 440 and 727 from a 1973 Imperial. Sitting in the garage waiting for life to slow down for about 20 years, but back in the day a large vinyl shower curtain stapled to the tack strips makes for a quick rain stopper in a pinch.

[@NationWideCarShowsYouTube]

Derek you are certainly a National Treasure! Old or new, the videos are worth watching over anything else!

[@Slugg-O]

Derek. Looks like a guy has become a flying mechanic. I know truckers that don't put own as many miles as you do. These videos are still as enjoyable as ever but don't burn yourself out. Make sure you plan some family time in with all the whatnot and goings on. 😎