Will It RUN AND DRIVE 900 Miles Home? LEGENDARY 70's Built Ford Drag Car - With Tony Angelo!

This 1967 Ford Fairlane was bought sight unseen after sitting for 40 years. This is a legendary street/strip car from Pottstown PA. We stuffed a small block ford and 5 speed manual in it. A guys going to take a few laps at the local drag strip, then attempt to drive it 900 miles home back to Tennessee.
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[@StayTunedTA]

I had a blast getting this thing back together with ya! Looking forward to the next one! Thanks for coming up to PA bud!

[@NZMOPAR]

👍 it's almost as cool as the Mopar with the wrong front spring mount

[@brianhudak5103]

My theory on the "wrench" you heard on your video the other day bouncing under the car was the piece of all-thread you cut off of the air cleaner stud! When you cut it, I said to myself, "that's going to fall out and scare the crap out of them"! Keep up the great videos.

[@NZMOPAR]

@@brianhudak5103 wondered what that was but that makes sense

[@DunkDrives]

I can't believe he let you drive it knowing how far he had to drive! If there's one thing I know from watching MTOD, Roadkill, HRG etc etc, it's don't let Tony drive your car unless ya want content! He breaks everything! No offence Tony, Love ya! But Zero mechanical sympathy, until afterwards!

[@jeremybrauchler8109]

This was pretty great.

[@kerrylewis2581]

Honestly, how does Derek do it? He drives nine hundred miles in the rain, in the cold, in an uncomfortable car, and still has a smile to share with us all.

[@JohnDoe-sr2lr]

😂.. that, and the money...

[@dylanallen7720]

"beggars cant be losers"

[@daveswinfield]

Living his best life

[@Scoots1994]

There are some of us on this blue marble who can road trip and those who struggle :)

[@Leonard-hk1nf]

@@JohnDoe-sr2lrI am sure the money helps. But to be fair he was smiling when he didn’t have any ! He’s loves what he’s doing .

[@keghamstepanian]

Tony angelo and steve dulcich are known for their gentelness on transmissions and drive shafts. Bless their hearts..

[@kevintucker3354]

😂

[@awayfrommydeskjc]

Don't tell Lucky about this

[@douglilley1859]

If you absolutely positively need to know, look for the seal of approval, Steve and Tony tested tough.

[@i_boopur_nose4577]

Fellete here from Melbourne Australia here saying thank you Not only have you helped me do some minor repairs on my own Ute(Truck) but your Derek-isims are a part of my daily vocabulary

[@ViceGripGarage]

Appreciate ya!

[@Porkhammer]

Fair dinkum.

[@esvs9395]

She sounds like a keeper!

[@dr.zippymcscoots8725]

You Aussies have some cool rides there too.

[@leahcimthgirw3163]

I do believe we all have picked them up, mines , it's fineee

[@brockryan3405]

Tell me Jason isn't just the best person to run into! I hope he enjoyed helping you two out as much as I just did watching it.

[@Imrightyourewrong1]

Sitting at the hospital besides my daughter who just fell asleep after having surgery for a raptured appendix. Been a though day and nothing is better therapy than watching some Vice Grip. Thank you for bringing so much joy and knowledge Derek!

[@stevetheriault4164]

SHOUT OUT TO JASON AND TONY FOR HELPING DEREK AND THE CAR COMUNITY YOU GUYS ARE GREAT 😁😁👍👍👍👍

[@OIllllO]

@stevetheriault4164 Jason didn't seem to be too willing to help out the car community until the name drop.

[@RealNickTheCoolest]

@@OIllllOwould you say yes if a random person called about a transmission you had for sale and asked if he could change it in your driveway with your help? Highly doubtful.

[@OIllllO]

@@RealNickTheCoolest They were not asking for help just a driveway to swap it in. It wouldn't need to be a famous person for me to not have a problem with that but Ol' Jason was only interested in their money until he found out who it was.

[@jabokd574]

​@@OIllllO IIRC, there was a first guy they were originally planning on getting the T5 from, and then they switched to Jason instead. He mentions it right before they leave the track.

[@werwefsefsefsef]

@@jabokd574 yup and if they help inevitably they are good people regardless of the situation.. thats my two cents thanks for being positive man!

[@FrisellFan01]

I always love seeing an old racer being put back on the road......great episode....

[@ViceGripGarage]

Much appreciated

[@phillipbremer7715]

you talk family programing red and green he deserves shout out channel handle very minty KingofObsolete47 10.5K subscribers channel handle deserves shout out respect@@ViceGripGarage

[@kotogray8335]

Shame on anyone that complains about Derek not road-tripping and doing "Will it run?" videos all the time. This man has tirelessly given us so much of his life to please us one episode at a time for years without fail. Who else can you say that about? Give him a break and some applause...

[@ShaneScott-yf5yg]

They are my favourite I want more

[@michaelhattingh285]

I really enjoy anything Derek shows us every week. He and his family are a true inspiration for me.

[@jskyg68]

1,200 thumbs down..... need to remember a lot of low IQ chevy guys watch this channel don't expect too much. 😂

[@skipperjenkins7651]

​@ShaneScott-yf5yg There other channels that do the same thing, if you need "more"

[@pablod.7049]

@tonyangelo 's shame face after breaking it is the best thing I've seen in a long while. The gamut of emotions is priceless! Feels like time for a 'Tony Broke It' t-shirt run.

[@johanbjork1650]

You beat me to it. Was going to suggest a DON'T LET TONY DRIVE THE CAR T shirt. 😊

[@Shovel1978]

Tony breaks everything

[@joeskjaret6008]

Tony's just carrying on his tradition from motortrend

[@1978JonBullock]

Every single week Derek never lets us down with his content.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Jon

[@jackmoerman7245]

This is one great video. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the like button

[@gregorywatkins4809]

Awesome video my neighbor has the same car sitting out in the weeds beside his house won't sell going to fix it up one day that was 8 years ago last time I asked

[@garylamb4777]

Fellers on another level

[@waterloobear]

This gentleman has turned, the fool around and find out graph, in his favor. Bravo

[@johnhull6363]

Nice to see a Guy who knows how to build a proper T5, Jason builds a nice T5

[@stevemccauley5734]

T5s & T56s are easy to build.

[@Handles_are_good_for_holding]

It was great to meet you guys at Maple Grove. I was the guy in the wheelchair with the gray hat. I had my 52 Buick Special parked next to the red mini van. So many cool cars turned up and it was great to meet so many great people.

[@Jimmy-tc2ef]

Was cool to see a bump in Tony’s subscribers as this build progressed. I didn’t know his channel at all. Great to see the car culture continue to thrive! Thanks for all your guys’ hard work and look forward to watching videos on both channels.

[@mikescherrer4923]

Check out Stay Tuned's back catalog, too. Bunch of cool builds.

[@Hendoneesia]

I subscribed to Tony's channel a couple months ago, after I saw the video of them sharing the Crown Vic in the race down at Cleetus'. Good stuff.

[@robertvandeveire8759]

You got Tony with you!!!!! He is the coolest dude on the planet!!

[@isaaccan3155]

Tony and Derek is a great collaboration

[@coryheckler2354]

Oh I agree! The rain sucked, but ypu made it back! Loved it, bro!

[@dougdigiacomo3613]

The best! Love it when these guys team up on a build

[@matthewjohnston1400]

100%. They really make it work.

[@FORDLYFAOTEAROA]

Solid call,these two could get away with their own RoadKill style series

[@JoE_Songs]

57:40 Jason and Marty are legends. Genuinely cool dudes. love it

[@AJKlos]

Need more collabs with you and Tony. Vice Grip and Stay Tuned make people feel like we are all friends

[@Trueno1600]

"Break-It Tony" lives up to his reputation! Your build ain't bulletproof until it survives a Tony Angelo test drive!!! XD

[@raylarrow3102]

When Derek is on, he is on. Funniest entertainment on KZbin.

[@oldschoolanthems]

UK fella here, thanks for all the quality Derek-isms. A fella knows how to use about 99.684% of them just right when conversing with friends, colleagues and your everyday Joe. I'll be dipped!

[@phillybaf]

Spread the good word or isms 😂

[@CasualRicer]

A guy reckons I appreciate a feller from across the pond taking a moment to support, I'm sure VGG does too

[@ncmartinez_his]

Brilliant! Chuffed! G'blimey!

[@devonvanaernum]

Its been such a pleasure to watch Derek on the tubes every week. A guy first subscribed way back when zip ties and bias plies shouted out your channel. Thank you Derek for all the awesome content for the last how many years 🤘

[@ViceGripGarage]

Wow, thanks

[@craigdavies69]

That’s exactly how I heard about Derek, Mint 👌

[@hoochgiese4735]

I heard of Derek from Murder Nova and I've been hooked ever since!

[@theofficialdiamondlou2418]

I started with the Baby Blue. Forget the make like a Study or Hudson I don’t remember it was old original and slow ..

[@free4gs]

peg knows the the minty guys to watch on the lubetube

[@louchieandiani1992]

Derek, I love that 67' Fairlane. I have a 66' and just dig that body style. I'm glad you got it going and back home. My personal suggestions are leave it pretty much the way it is but iron out some of the details. Put a heater core in it, wipers, a seat that will accommodate someone taller than 5'6", repair the electrical system and drive it!

[@kcm732]

Dang, Jason is an absolute legend, rebuilds transmissions and has a sweet home setup? what a guy! love seein fellers in their element.

[@zhallquist28]

Hell yeah! That guys is a beast

[@kerrylewis2581]

VGG, T/A, and a 67 Ford Fairlane. I have loved this series so far

[@pirkkaruuska5766]

The amount of quality automotive content in the tubes is just insane. Thank you Derek and Tony(and team). These videos are pure gold!

[@SecretlySeven]

Tony understands that getting the little details right matters. Under promise and over deliver. I like this guy.

[@chestrockwell8328]

Except for one little detail, no lights, no wipers, and building an engine that would over power the low grade T5. Thankfully those two guys saved the day with a properly modded up T5.

[@johnscott33]

I'm 60 minutes in. Top 5 VGG Episode ever. Tony is Awesome and I'm a new fan of his channel. I love this guy, Jason. Probably has a day job but rebuilds old Ford Manual Transmission for fun ? Love it Thanks

[@Lethalgarage]

Want a torque wrench “everyone laughs”

[@Jdwescott]

I'm not really a Ford guy but I love this car.The history behind it is really cool,if only this car could talk.

[@marvincarter870]

Derek this was a good buy with a long racing history. Fix the wipers, heater and for heaven's sake get the defroster installed! Get a seat that fits you, but one that Jessica can drive too she's going to love it!

[@koolaid53]

Yep, and maybe patch the holes in the floor and trunk so that water stays on the outside.

[@Keith-c9k]

This one was kinda bittersweet for me. My brother, who was 13 years older than me, had an almost perfect 66 Fairlane GT, 390,4 speed ,when I was just a boy and, man did I love the rides that he took me on. Unfortunately, for us, God decided that it was time for him to come home, just a few months ago. Thanks Derrick, Tony and all of the guys. Very special. Brought back a lot of good memories. Dang I miss him. ❤❤

[@michaelbailey6446]

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[@iroh1048]

That Fairlane makes my heart race! In high school a neighbor kid had a 68 Fairlane with a 4sp. He was 17 and I was 15. This was in '75.

[@darinsitko998]

I lost it when Derek opened up the blanket roll. Thanks for the laugh, sir. You know you've made it when a name drop 900 miles from home works!

[@MrTheSmidget]

Tony Angelo seems like a solid guy to have around. Nice.

[@2007bmpgti]

If you’ve never seen it, the series with Tony and Mike Finnegan running the Blasphemi is some of the best TV I’ve ever seen and made me an Angelo fan instantly.

[@joelsmith7868]

Love that you paid tribute to Tony with the punk rock edit over the work done at his shop! Great detail

[@ArthurSperotto]

Tony "the transmission bench-presser" Angelo

[@FORDLYFAOTEAROA]

Damn Fella's, meeting that bloke with the T5 garage was a Blessing,a well earnt blessing.

[@skutahuniai4830]

Dude!!! "Blokes" are from the far side of the pond. "Fellers" are from 'Merica!

[@brandongreene3213]

This team up makes me incredibly happy. If you're sleeping on Stay Tuned, you are doing yourself a disservice.

[@timothywhitlock4565]

Reese's and coffee best advice.

[@jasongemmer138]

I have been following the saga of this car over multiple channels now...lol...you and Tony are my 2 favorite automotive channels...coffee walk brings in rear at 3

[@kevinschwager8360]

I loved how the headliner dropped onto your head about 3/4 of the way down your first run.

[@LieRoy86]

The " WIll it drive home" Vids are my absolute favorite, fixing stuff along the way, it is just great. Keep it up!

[@festerallday]

I have been officially inspired to rebuild my father's 76 Chevy Scottsdale pickup. Thank you Derick

[@mikescherrer4923]

Do it!

[@thebside6267]

Heck ya!

[@StevenSayers-oc4gk]

#1 rule for shiny… no scratches! Fairlane is in great shape. Do your magic Derick.

[@kevinnelson9588]

This is the best KZbin channel. Hands down.

[@rexkean]

Kudos to Jason, for helping a fella out!

[@cassowaryind]

Love that you did a SBF trip. Was getting sick of endless Chevy videos.

[@brandonhiggins1738]

Nothing like a video from Derek to lift your spirits after a hard week

[@CS-hv8rq]

Jason must be on cloud nine right now ! Talk about a chance happening and all he had to do was say YES !!! And even called a friend to help ! Wow ! Alway answer the phone !

[@drivewaygarage1561]

Awesome job. Maybe the squeegee at the gas pump will dry the windows better before applying the Rainx

[@jimmccomb6849]

This feller just sat down on a friday night with a bowl of popcorn and a cold snack waiting all day for his favourite show to come on, feller had a nostalgic moment, friday night, favourite show, popcorn? Dukes of Hazzard Ofcourse, Derek you are a Legend now

[@robertwest3093]

That's exactly how I used to watch the Dukes when it originally aired.

[@ThriftMachine]

Eye Issues, Derek get some Yellow tint glasses, it helped me 27.837% at night, brightens up the lines on the Highway enough to keep you alive

[@JonathanOnDrums]

And… you could quote Lebowski… a lot.

[@ThriftMachine]

@@JonathanOnDrums who doesn't man, it just ties the whole video together

[@dangrigsby1414]

In 1967 I was a junior in high school. All these cars of these years make me feel like a proud papa!

[@hanksadventures4132]

Ive loved watching the restoration, and stoked the final video is out. A fellers night is complete.

[@SamWilliams78]

This is a great video. Jason is a legend. I like seeing a feller get some help from time to time. The fairlane is a real sweetheart and sounds insane. Probably your best sounding car immediately.

[@Brock_Landers]

The car is just amazing. Tony's hospitality never ceases to amaze me...and I am SO glad that you pronounced Reese's correctly. My wife and her sister says "Reecee's Peecees".

[@slappymcdope]

Drawing today! Someone is getting a nice Ford pickup!

[@chuckhesketh6492]

How do we find out who wins?

[@davidbyers7157]

They'll tell Derek and he will call the winner and I sure pray I won it

[@darrinrentruc6614]

Hopefully me

Any update on the drawing?

[@rjbrown1650]

A feller is excited for this one! So greatful i had the privilege to see this beast in person and meet these 2 legends

[@beborodner930]

Tony's such a good guy! And this car, its sound and its history is pretty badass!! Great episode Derrick l!!

[@JohnLittle-ze7sp]

Allright, two of my most favorite you tube gear heads on a Friday evening... what a great way to end the week

[@Hotlog69]

"The day has come where I can't operate a blanket" 😂😂 That day will come for us all!

[@TheBeavadelic]

This. This is the comment I was looking for 😅. Had me laughing in dolphin/whale speak 🤣

[@badadvicegarage]

That exhaust sound is what dreams are made of!

[@LAactor]

Good call with making the teaser at the end talking about what to look for next. It's always good to have something to look forward to and it works well just like traditional TV that teased the next episode as well. The ep didn't need to be in the can yet aka fully finished, just something you knew was happening next.

[@larrywallace1110]

Derek, you ought to name that car the "THE RED BARON". Another awesome episode!

[@immarad-key6385]

The elbow popping as he was torquing a bolt down was gold

[@oldmenhikingjeffgandee]

Wow, that's two skills I've learned from you in the past month. One, how to use a hot punch to make perfectly round holes in auto carpet, something I just put to use on my 77 F150, and two, putting a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup in a cup of black coffee...something I intend to do in the very near future. Not sure yet which one will turn out to be the best advice of the two but who says you can't find enriching entertainment on KZbin?

[@ViceGripGarage]

Appreciate ya watching and commenting

[@toralfcross3819]

I have been watching for a while and I always enjoy the videos. I think Derek is setting a positive example for the viewers. " your project won't work if you don't"

[@thatairplaneguy]

The funny thing is I’ve always made noises like Derek. Must be something in the water. The first time my wife overheard a video she said “do all these car guys just make stupid noises like you?” I said no, I thought it was just me but now I think it’s just me and Derek. So anyways, I’ve got an F-150 to go drive so I’m off. Hik hik yhahh. Whup yahh yerp there we go.

[@bossracing3387]

Was great seeing Derek at Maple Grove , I thought he'd never come here , middle of no where berks county PA been goin to Maple Grove since 1989 as a kid , awesome day after a real bad 3 years THANKS derek !!!!

[@user-KrackerJack]

I watched Tony and his guys do the motor and whatever, then you guys putting it all together It's a sweet car . I really dig those Ford's '67 in particular even though I'm a Chevy guy

[@JUNIORK1974]

I can't believe you let Tony drive the car. HE BREAKS EVERY CAR HE GETS IN! 🤣

[@jameslomaxeo2518]

Derek, I started watching your channel about 6 months ago. You have inspired me to finish a car project that sat in my garage for 4 years. This week it is finally, ready for a new engine! Thanks.

[@MrRF007]

Up in 🇨🇦 Canada hiding in my man cave with the heater cranked up cup of coffee, some barbecued peanuts and VGG! Friday night, engaged!

[@mikescherrer4923]

BBQ peanuts? Must be a teeny tiny barbecue!

[@barrierastiss8877]

The Red Rover needs to come over with a heater core & cold AC.5.0 came with oxygen pump,ac and h3ater box,I had a,1987,lx most reliable car I ever OWNED AND IT ALSO WAS A DLORIDQ5 STATE TROOPER CAR WITH,273 third member and a t5 with 3rd gear busated,copw5 can't drive a clutch

[@JoE_Songs]

55:38 that POP. 🤣🤣🤣 built in torque wrench inside of your elbow joint ! 🤣 I died laughing.

[@jessesager9460]

I love watching revivals that we’re done in my neck of the woods! I’m just an hour from Maple Grove, loved meeting you fellers!

[@mynameis9057]

I think it's funny that Tony, who's been on a major world famous TV show for a bit longer than Derrick has been on utube and Tony's gotta drop his name!🤣 To the tranny guy! Just seems funny to me since I've been watching Tony for ages before seeing VGC and then derrick getting his show on motor trend. Not knocking anyone, just find it funny is all.😊 Great stuff guys and y'all have a great natural chemistry together, like Tony has with everyone he's worked with for co-hosts and Derrick's mad cool too! Love to see you guys do other things together in the future! Such a cool story behind the old race car too! Sounds awesome 👍 Every time you guys do pizza drives me nuts it looks so incredible and I get mad munchies! Thanks again guys.

[@One-horseTown]

Ah yes! You know its gonna be a great end to the day, when Vice Grip Garage post a new video. Dinner and show. Haha always a pleasure to watch Derek!

[@barraskids7387]

My Saturday morning got heaps better!

[@j.a.r.family2576]

It's Friday...

[@OldBuford]

@@j.a.r.family2576*the word "heaps" appeared*. Im guessing an Aussie

[@DustySteel]

Or he’s going to wait until tomorrow when he has the day off to watch it.

[@barraskids7387]

From Australia fellas

[@michaelzallar9524]

You are from the future!!

[@kennyfisher8014]

1957 FORD CUSTOM 300 , Two Door Sedan CANADIAN CAR , With a CARROL SHELBY 427 STROKER, ATI , 4,000 Converter , 391’s , etc. runs PRETTY GOOD, 3,440 Lbs. Just a bit Scary , A few other TRICKS 😮

[@paulrhame9634]

Great video ! I was waiting for this one all week. Killer old race car. Definitely needs another 427 back in there.

[@axemanfishing2703]

Wow, what a GREAT guy Jason and Marty are. Must have made THEIR day to have VGG in Jasons garage. He knew his stuff too which is SUPER cool.

[@sambaldwin3730]

My favorite car. I have a 66 fairlane with a 289 automatic. I have owned for 42 years. Was my daily driver until 2003. It still runs and drives but it needs some love. Love equals money and that I don't have. Great video

[@bradw3313]

Potato sack….i spit my beer on that one!!! Jason was a gold find and great to see folks who know their stuff inside and out. I wish someone had an old shoulder mount video of Ted and that Ford in its hayday with the big block setup….i can just imagine it was the top dog in town.

[@RobertDickens2002]

Nothing better than some quality time wrenching in the garage with buds.

[@ludicrous7044]

Help me understand: Take a 70s street Ford- Modify it to drag. Before you drive 900 miles - granade the tranny! What could go wrong??🤦

[@rumrunner1756]

Big 👍 for Jason. A true car guy.

[@dj-kq4fz]

Fun resto/build. Thanks Derek and Tony!

[@ArthurSperotto]

Unless a feller is road racing, I love drum brakes. Way more surface area with the shoes than you have with pads = 4 wheel lock up on demand lol

[@petercoughlan1030]

I had one of those cars but mine was a convertible. 19 years old and a 289. Thanks for that memory.

[@Jay.Kellett]

Thanks Derek! You brought me back to New England Dragway in Epping, NH circa 1970, and Wednesday night grudge races in my 67' Vette! Those were the days when a gang of us went there to see who had bragging rights for the fastest car.

[@SundayOrmond]

I’ll be dipped, live down the road from there!

[@rickhenry8760]

Great adventure Derek ! For your next adventure in this 67' Ford Fairlane, Add Windshield Wipers and a Defroster... LOL seriously though.

[@gunsandhorsepower]

That car is freaking awsome need to see more on that beautiful fairlane

[@johnhull6363]

Third gear has left the chat ...

[@joedirt60]

Do you wanna buy a 1963 Plymouth fury four door with 440 stroked to 512 about 85% complete? Runs and drives great. I’ll give a good deal !!

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

That car is so cool. 67 is the absolute best year for the Fairlane.

[@ronerrickson166]

Keep being you ! Hope the Oldsmobile Headers I gave you at the meet and greet find a great home with you!!! 🤘😝🤘

[@76nifer7]

It's so disappointing when there aren't any chili Fritos & jalapeno cheese! Sorry you had to endure that Derek. Awesome vid, and it would be cool af to get that call " my buddy Derek ... " yep - definitely changes things. Safe travels. Kinda sad you didn't get a day off with the fam.

[@maximus420dudegardens6]

That Ford sounds amazing❤