Will this ABANDONED Corvair Monza 900 RUN AND DRIVE after years?

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[@derick-smith]

This guy is a prime example of excellent parenting. Just do things with your kids! Learn em how to figure stuff out by showing them how you figure stuff out. Absolute legend Derek!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks!

[@raynetorrin]

I agree just dangerous enough to be fun but still makes sure Bentley has Long pants and long sleeves and a helmet on. Just safe enough to keep mom off a fellers back

[@wileecoyote5749]

Doesn't matter. They make believe they're interested then back to navigating social media

[@keithpreston5336]

@@wileecoyote5749 it does matter. My dad was like Derek. At 55 I still miss those times we shared. Parents that allow their kids to waste away on social media instead of experiencing life are the problem

[@randallfabian6640]

@@wileecoyote5749 Let's hope not.

[@liamfoley4452]

Made me laugh out loud when Bentley asked “is that the parking brake or somethin” talking about that chunk of firewood. Gotta love it Derek. It’s so cool seeing him out there with you in almost every video. I can’t imagine the stories he’ll be able to tell his kids and grand kids about old dad

[@traviskell8088]

Parenting 101! Little guy listens to his pop,he’s definitely got his sense of humor

[@BonzoFan1]

@@traviskell8088 I don't think a feller could work around Derrick for long without a sense of humor😉

[@myavo]

..probably one of the only guys who can produce a 2 hour video and everyone watches the entire thing. The go-cart thing at the end was perfecto!

[@jeremyjc1978]

"Don't tell mom, ok" 😂😂 Love it. What an awesome man and great father you are. Thank you for sharing , teaching and entertaining all of us!

[@robkesik6382]

Hopefully mom isent a subscriber that will bleep bloop her disapproval in the comments section...

[@tielemobiel]

Derek, I love how you’re teaching your youngest to work on cars. He will remember these moments for the rest of his life. Much love from the Netherlands

[@DankoStojanovic]

Bentley is definitely my favorite. He's always helping his dad and giving us these great videos

[@mentals555]

@@DankoStojanovic I just feel like that's a weird thing to say about somebody's kid

[@Mike-tv9rk]

Even if he doesnt remember they are all on video 👍🏻

[@Mike-tv9rk]

@@mentals555 i feel you are a bit weird for saying that or maybe a childless troll who hasn’t fully grasped the language.

[@skylined5534]

@@mentals555 Only if you want to make it weird... which you just have.

[@rhyssaliekos73]

(son) "Is that the parking break or something?" Derek is teaching the boy the automotive secrets he's spent years perfecting. I honestly love seeing them work together.

[@chrissellers9091]

Caught that too

[@stomper2582]

The little human does well.

[@donaldstewart8342]

Parking brake

[@danielstrachan8988]

😁😁👍👍

[@wileecoyote5749]

Someone should teach you when to use Brake and Break. .

[@scubasmith]

My first car was a 65 Corvair my dad and I started building when I was 13. Took about 3 Corvairs to make 1 and lots of trips to the junkyard. This brought back good memories, my dad is gone now but I still remember trying to get that car running for when I got my license.

[@chrislay1188]

As a former fleet service guy that wasn't certified in anything but experience. You make my day to do and say most of the things I used to. Great job being a dad. God bless you from southern Michigan. 🙏

[@jesperjonsson1692]

More content, already? A feller is blessed. Your videos help a man stay sane in the frosty eternal darkness of northern Sweden. Love and appreciate both you and the little one's content and effort. Thank you very much for all that you do. It matters so very much, and teaches more.

[@corporalclegg914]

11 mins in & over 30 likes to your comment?! our guy is bigger than Elvis’s last dump.

[@badapple65]

God Jul, Happy New Year! (a little late) My father’s from Gothenburg A beautiful country you have there I have not visited since I was a kid. On my definite bucket list.

[@SethHollingshead]

I know I was like damn already

[@illwillyum]

Legitimately said the exact same thing when i opened YT.. MORE!? YESSSSS! Thanks for entertaining us Derek!

[@BAC0828]

@@corporalclegg914 just so you know…an outstanding comment right there…

[@chrisgramza8582]

I gotta say... these videos with your littlest human you're responsible for are just priceless. He will have these to look back on for a lifetime. For a lotta fellers like me, it's the memory banks of me and my Dad. Tought me to siphon leaded gas by mouth when I was six, change a tire at eight, and helped me rebuild my 1970 Mustang at 15. I still have the car.. and the memories, but not Dad. I lost him a while ago... But the memories are all so priceless. Take care friend.

[@scottwheeler2494]

My memories are with my grandfather, but much the same as you. Those memories of the times I spent with my grandfather are more than priceless. They are worth millions to me and I suspect Bentley will feel the same way in 40 to 50 years. Lucky to have them.

[@hunterbear2421]

leaded gas

[@chrisgramza8582]

@@hunterbear2421 Shows you how old I am... lol

[@hunterbear2421]

@@chrisgramza8582 thankfully ya survived that, safety wasn't big back then.

[@gordonstarship]

I'm glad you still have the 70 Mustang. That's cool

[@zacharyhassan6352]

It's so admirable how he prioritizes family time, what a guy

[@stefanamerikanskiy8762]

Bentley’s first car is going to be epic! We need more dad’s like Derek.

[@hydro2wheel]

Derek already did that, a 1969 Camaro. The episode was most certainly epic!

[@dirksteffen9375]

“… hold on to the fuel tank!” 😂😂😂 best line a dad ever said to his son! You guys are most awesome! Love the show!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@johnharvey8702]

1. "hold on to the fuel" 2. "don't let your feet go through the floor" 3."don't tell mom" Dad legend achievement unlocked

[@ronkennedy4494]

It is easy to feel discouraged when you look at society today, but when I see a father and son working together like you and your son it gives me hope. Thank you for sharing your videos!

[@jeremyzeimet3631]

It's the good stuff for sure

[@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298]

Agreed! Wholesome entertainment rather than woke garbage that gives a little break from the insanity of real life.

[@RustyZipper]

@@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298 - you should check out “Curious Cars” he’s quite the opposite of ordinary car reviewers nowadays!

[@Tony-vj9xu]

Between your son laughing at the lack of a floor and you popping the engine bay you guys had me rolling.. Been with you since the beginning and always funny as hell ! Thanks Derrick

[@elijahingram6477]

I found this channel after watching your Amazon Prime show "Roadworthy Rescues" and I am not disappointed. I am not only stoked for the new season (my father absolutely loves it), but I am forever hooked on everything you do. Can't wait to watch more of your content, "professional" or otherwise :D

[@corail53]

It is really weird to me to see someone come from that show - it was not well advertised or anything and then come here. Usually people come from here and go to the show which is exactly the same as here.

[@brucehart7886]

It was the same for me

[@wildbill23c]

"Littlest human you are responsible for" gets me every time....This is one reason I enjoy your channel, the phrases and words you come up with are top notch...waiting for the Vice Grip Garage dictionary to come out LOL.

[@Docmiller4425]

A Vice Grip Garage dictionary would sell for sure.

[@Cougracer67]

A random Corvair story: In the late '60's I was helping a farmer friend on his Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Harvester (farm implement). It had a bad generator which was made of unavailable unobtanium because it turned backwards (counterclockwise). Fortunately I knew that Corvair generators also turned backwards and were easy to find and cheap. Quick bolt-on fix!

[@liquidalloy]

Seeing how great of a dad you are is all worth the love you deserve from anyone Derek. I love your videos and wish more people were like you in life.

[@Christopher_R]

VGG parenting channel, disguised as a car channel 😂

[@wastelander89]

I miss my dad so much when watching this .Derek is a great dad reminds me of how my dad was with me and working on cars. I love Derek s videos been watching for along time.great videos 👍

[@Fractal_CZ]

How can one channel be so damn consistent for so many years? This is absolutely perfect!

[@wileecoyote5749]

...wow

[@skylined5534]

@@wileecoyote5749 Er cool.

[@ludicrous7044]

Consistently Consistent!

[@HuskyGamersUNITE]

because derek isnt a tryhard. he is just himself.

[@Fractal_CZ]

@@HuskyGamersUNITE that’s precise

[@moparman1962]

Derek finds a spoon in the engine compartment and says, "Oh...that's a good spoon!", then he cracks up and laughs out loud because he can't stay in character after he said it. I cracked up when he laughed at his own Derek sillyism. Lol And that is why this channel is so much fun to be subscribed to and watch.

[@thegringobaker]

That got me laughing too.

[@LifeisGood762]

Same here!

[@eero3516]

Ain't much channels no more that can get the giggles out a feller, this one is certainly golden for that!

[@melbea03]

They don't make spoons like they use to

[@MayheM_72]

I work at Napa Auto Parts, and I always mention the "go handle" on most of the batteries. I also tend to usr other phrases like "lightning hoses", "sparkilators", "Ice cube juice", etc.

[@garys9694]

Had a red '62 with a 4-speed just like this one in 1964. Then it was off to the Navy and then to Nam. Mickey Thompson did a lot with the Corvair. Mine was really nice. I can't remember what happened to it. Really a good vid, I've been here since the start. I love 'em all. Super family.

[@anthonypeter8280]

Derek you’re such a good father bro. Your boys are truly blessed. L&R from 🇨🇦

[@mikeytappe]

Bentley genuinely seems like he loves working on those cars with you. Looks like he'll be following in your footsteps. Great video and thank you for all the great content. Happy 2023!!

[@lawnboy46]

Thank you. I have been patiently waiting for the Corvair. I had a 62 four door in 1984. I drove it daily until smoke filled the cockpit on the way to my last shift of the week. Number one had two cracked piston rings. Over the weekend in the driveway with a $7 ring kit for one cylinder I got it running in time for my next shift. Loved it. Way before it’s time. Thanks again for the memories!

[@afterwork5953]

It's just fantastic what you're doing here, teaching your boys to be able to work with their hands, and also to understand that you sometimes gotta "make it work" with what you have. You sir, are a fine example I wish more would follow. Great stuff!!

[@themaritimegirl]

Seeing Bentley start to mimic your comedy without being prompted is the most wholesome thing ever.

[@robbievezzuto2099]

As a Corvair owner and a fan of VGG I have been waiting for this moment for a long time! Derek is the man!

[@franks6787]

Oh the nightmares ... I mean memories.

[@tuckercannon7063]

Same here! I remember seeing this Corvair in the background of a different video and have been waiting for it to make an appearance.

[@timh6011]

Derek, love your work. You seem to be in a great mood doing this in your own space. Probably a lot less stressful knowing you're home instead of fighting to get there or if you'll actually make it. Thanks so much. Great video.

[@christopherscalisi9658]

Bentley looked soo cool cleaning up the engine with the vacuum. Keep it up kid, you're a star.

[@penguinsscareme]

I've been waiting for a Corvair episode for years ever since I saw one in the background of a shot on another build. Loved it, wouldn't mind seeing more like this. Very unique rigs in their day.

[@mnmn926]

If you love Corvairs have you seen Matts Off Road Recovery. He modified a Corvair Lakewood Wagon. It looks amazing.

[@adacowboysful]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one waiting for years for a corvair build, nor the only one that noticed a Corvair in VCG's garage on another episode!

[@robertmcbee4671]

@@adacowboysful I saw the Corvair in the background on another video and was saying to myself...self... I wonder when Derek is going to work on that one. It'll be great...yup!

[@jhoncho4x4]

Yep, spotted and commented wondering when he was gonna acknowledge the Corvair in the background. I was worried it didn't make the move.

[@mrrice1111]

His sons is so blessed to be able to grow up with a dad like that. Hes going to have so much knowledge and be able to fix anything.

[@marvincarter870]

Derek we love how you teach your kids how to do things and work together to get it done. This Corvair video was a prime example with Bentley with all those holes in the floor board and trunk not to forget the engine bay! We love your tutorials on how to check this and that and see if the part is good or bad and what the next step is to getting the engine to start. Good video as always! Love this channel and so does the wife!

[@oogieboogie5678]

My new favorite video of yours. My grandfather was obsessed with corvairs, probably owned like 6 or 7 at one point so I grew up in and around these cars. Takes me back more than 30 years to childhood. ❤️

[@CurtisL8.3066]

Derek with you resolving to be home more this year, you should do reverse revivals. Source the cars, fix em at the house, then sell them and drive them to the next guy. Just film the trip and all the road bs that happens.

[@bb5242]

I was wondering what happened to "Rocky" the red Chevelle he saved a couple of years back? Probably sold it.

[@harryward2309]

I drove an almost identical white corvair, power glide, not much rust, no where near enough heat in the winter in Saskatchewan for two years. You brought back a lot of memories. They were good cars that got a bad reputation, handled good and fuel milage was good for the time. Easy to work on in the driveway. Bought it for $750 dollars, Canadian, and got more than that on a trade in 2 years later.Thanks for this save Derick, one of your good ones!

[@Rob-tn8to]

Was any heater good enough for a Saskatchewan winter? I grew up in South East Sask. First car was a 1976 Ford Capri. Good little car, but never enough heat!

[@Me-zo8yc]

@@Rob-tn8to You had the Capri over there? I assumed it was a watered down Mustang we had to settle for in the UK! Did you get the 1300cc version 😂

[@Rob-tn8to]

@@Me-zo8yc 2800cc, but still not a powerful car by North American standards.

[@user-sc2td2ox3e]

I sure enjoy watching Derrick and his son work on these old cars, he is a wonderful example of a dad keep up the good work.

[@tjeffjenkins6226]

Fun to watch you work through some of the same issues as I had with my 1963 Monza high school graduation present I got in '72 andI had for 16 years.

[@chrismanning7453]

Derek - thanks for the new revival - you are an incredibly hard worker and it’s great to see VGG getting the kudos it deserves. It’s a great pleasure and honor to be a small part of the VGG family.. Cheers Chris

[@dirkdiggler1242]

It would be so cool to have a Dad like you! You sir would be a 10 on the Dad scale!

[@BowTied69]

more like 17.39 out of 10

[@hunterbear2421]

@@BowTied69 i think you forgot the %

[@hunterbear2421]

just joking tho

[@dirkdiggler1242]

@@hunterbear2421 lol, I had to think about ir for a while tho!

[@ryanbu1]

I'm really happy to see you saved a Corvair! Me and a friend of mine bought one as a project car back in high school. Learned a lot about these cool but goofy cars. One of the most important tools we got was a carb balancer to balance out the dual carb setup. Once we went through it all and had it running it sounded amazing with glass packs and the carbs balanced. Much more like a V8 actually. I'd love to own another Corvair again. So many upgrade options for them now so you don't need that crazy 90 degree v belt along with EFI upgrades with a single throttle body fuel injection system.

[@wildancrazy159]

Derick, love what you do for your family, and for us. Thank you kind Sir, for all you do.

[@Catadafish]

Bentley is sure a chip off the not so old block! It's obvious he loves working with his dad. Great little helper right down to the matching flannels...You are truly blessed! Can't wait to see what you two get into next. Thanks for sharing.

[@TexEP]

A guy in El Paso Texas just can't get enough of your content Derek. I'm probably 20 years older and my kids are all growed up now, but it sure warms my heart to see you & Jessica and how you all interact with your chillins!

[@geraldlafleur7776]

You would love “sleeperdude”u- tube channel . He gets all his kids involved, even his barnyard animals!

[@TexEP]

@@geraldlafleur7776 I'm gonna check it out. Looks like they jam on a 78 Gremlin in one of his videos... What could possibly go wrong!? 👍

[@geraldlafleur7776]

He does an hour long video once a week, drops on Tuesday night usually.

[@mrdude2702]

It was a blast watching this episode. I had a 62 in high school that was in very similar condition. The floor pan area looked identical. We would rock the seat for fun as we went down the street, or toss sunflower seeds out the rust holes to the perpetual trash can below. The ignition will only needed a key to get out of "locked" mode. I rarely used the key. Once you get it running, carry an extra fan belt as those belts snapped frequently due to the extreme angles. Mine had an issue with the gearshift popping out of the socket of the shifter rod (the gearshift does not connect directly to the transmission, but connects to a rod that goes back to the trans). This will be fun to see what you do with it.

[@711RoyGBiv]

This video giving me some motivation to go and work on my Corvairs. One engine has a dropped valve seat and the other has a spun crank - but have a doner engine ready to install. The good running Corvair needs some jug cooling fin deflashing. Just love these Corvairs!!! This video was awesome - made me grin from ear to ear 😊😁😁😁

[@jeffcox6153]

Derek, you are a tribute to fatherhood! I love the way you bring your children into the business and how well they respect you! We need more families like yours across this great country of ours. Welcome to Tennessee!

[@user-gdxt-7399]

Teaching em to be ...youtubers. Solid occupation

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

Bentley is the man! He will inherit the Vice Grip Garage Mantra...

[@Shylockza]

@@user-gdxt-7399 💤

[@K_3_R_R]

Love seeing Jr working with you instead of sitting in front of a TV or on a cell phone, good seeing you raising him right. Reminds me of my days in the shop with Pops working on the ol tractors. Sure do miss him. Awesome video man.

[@johnlaforce4421]

Useful information, humor, great music, well produced video’s, relatable family man and the type of feller you could be good bud’s with. Who could ask for more? Hope you continue to provide your viewers with quality content!

[@AMC.Adam.music.Channel]

great story all around. I love the car fixing part and I love the dad son interaction even more. No script, just go with the flow. Love it, love it, and love it because it's. real and honest. God bless you and your family.

[@Kholdstare0503]

A world needs more fathers like you derek, a feller is mighty proud and thankful for what you do

[@matthiaos]

You and your family are amazing, please do NOT change. A feller enjoys the personalities! WE APPRECIATE YOU ALL!

[@TheBeast0205]

Couldn’t be a Friday night without VGG! Lil man is a mini you. Great family. 🇺🇸❤️

[@jodycopeland1]

Love watching your show I’ve Been mechanizing almost 50 yrs and you have the mechanic touch and thought process

[@katanamd]

I'm so glad to see you spending time with your family! These will be memories they tell their kids one day.

[@dfusit]

Awesome video Derek. Bentley is getting one heck of an apprenticeship wrenching alongside his Dad. The memories alone are worth everything. Don’t tell Mom, the universal phrase uttered by Dads worldwide.

[@kabrot1636]

Derek please please please never change your intro to the videos it's so awesome for us old timers that have watched you from the beginning to see what this channel has become!

[@greggedwards2296]

Seeing this revival reminds me of helping my dad on our 64 corsair, excellent job with your kids sir. Love the family and the channel

[@thezimra9429]

legendary parenting ... brings a tear to my eye... most wholesome channel ive seen on KZbin.. absolute legend

[@rdawg404]

This is by far the most entertaining and informative show on KZbin. Top tier content that the whole family can enjoy

[@gartan8449]

It's always great to see a vgg video on my notifications. The kids are growing up fast. I really liked the fact Derek's not so little anymore, little one covered his mouth and nose when he ran behind the exhausts. Such a great family. Wish we had more parents doing this with their kids instead of letting electronic devices babysit them.

[@makcatchem9614]

Boy I tell you what, your editor must be the highest paid person in the world. I know and understand about working on cars. And some of this takes a long time and in order to fit the most into your videos within an hour to 2 hours long and absolutely amazing work.

[@fuckoff5893]

You know guys after threeish years watching the guy, I’m starting to think Derek ain’t kiddin us!

[@skylined5534]

I've been binge watching your content just lately, tremendous stuff! The most real, unadulterated content you can currently get on youtube! Thanks for all that you do! Kind regards from the UK!

[@rklrkn58]

yah me too its been a kick.... good stuff..

[@chevytom55]

i been workin on corvairs exclusively since I was 16 and just turned 66, you have got a ton o work to do, especially floors and heater boxes that run under the floorboards, good luck I have seen and worked on every make n model of corvairs

[@jameslittle6664]

Both my older brother and my dad were Corvair owners. I was 16 years old back then. We lived in Wisconsin. The floor under the carpet in my brother’s car looked about like yours Derek, when the car was 3 years old. Pretty sure that’s standard equipment. Love your show. Keep up the good work!

[@xcgavin5658]

Hey Derek! A guy can appreciate the content you put out. Can’t wait for season 2 of roadworthy rescues!!!!

[@recoilrob324]

Bentley is doing a great job! He's going to turn out to be a fine man. Well done Derek!!

[@br549200]

He’s there to help quite often.

[@jasonmiller3325]

I just started to teach my 13 year old daughter how to repair and do maintenance on our cars and she is loving it and so am I!! Thanks VGG for the inspiration!!!

[@TheMlc4life]

Derek the way you care for your son is just awesome. You're an excellent father.

[@normenderle550]

This is one more reason why I really dig this channel, a guy can always count on there being coverage on someting off the beaten path and learning a little something new. Also love seeing the family involvement, glad you're vowing to spend more time with them they deserve it.

[@wileecoyote5749]

What about other kids?

[@aaronmartin6989]

Your channel is literally the only one I'll watch videos start to finish, no skipping etc no matter how long they are. I love your content fella. Keep it coming and happy new year to you, Jessica, and the kids!

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

agreed and same for whistlin diesel and JH diesel and cleetus and ksr performance videos too

[@mjb12141963]

I helped my Dad fix up a '62 Corvair Monza back in the 1980s. He had a friend who was an interior upholsterer so he got that done for cost. He put tires, drums, shoes, and bearings all around. did a complete rebuild on the engine and patched up the exhaust. Then I spent half a summer sanding the body getting the 1.5 billion door dings and paint chips. The only damage that needed was one of the tail lights from my sister allowing it to roll back and into a wall in a Manhattan Beach parking lot. The car was a California car so hit had only surface rust on the chrome. Anyway, Dad finally got it painted and sold it. It was the prettiest Corvair of the 15 he had. Nice job getting it going. That sound is one I remember fondly. Thank You.

[@gphilipc2031]

The plates in the ceiling liner are pure matching aesthetics genius.

[@retread1083]

Always good to see your prodigy/protege working with you. He's a fine young man.

[@mikemaifeld6280]

A boy knows he has become one of the guys when he hears his father say don't tell your Mom. Warms the Heart. Also I knew people who owned Corvairs and Loved them.

[@angeloc3842]

I just picked one up. Drove it home 30 miles , in a thunderstorm, no head lights , broken wipers , leaky valve stem, rush hour traffic and barley any breaks . Had to use the had break the whole way. Lol love the channel man , inspires me to drag home shit boxes and tinker with um again.

[@williamsimpson2290]

I love when you revive weird rare cars. Keep up the great work

[@nopenottalib4366]

Awesome video! Loved every bit of it - especially the parts where you brought your youngest human you're responsible for on the scene. You and your family truly are an inspiration for how a family unit is supposed to be. Thanks y'all!

[@garywalker9753]

Nice seeing a Corvair, I have a soft spot for the little oddball vehicles. Thought the Corvair was railroaded back in the day. Could this be your next Road Track Car? You have the best help in the world with you. So good to see family values as #1. Thanks for all you and your family do.

[@yakncast7530]

Yeah, ole' Ralph Nader made his name vilifying these cars.

[@danellsworth7102]

Derek, Great video with your son! Kids always love helping their dad. Your kids are lucky to have great parents! If the corvair is a loss, you can sell the windows and trim. The Corvair engines are popular aircraft engines.

[@MrBrombomb]

This feller here loves the patriotic paint job on this car. Another great revival & a car worth fixin'! This video was watched while enjoying a cold snack from Budweiser.

[@jatomlin1991]

I'll enjoy as much content and entertainment as y'all provide but family is more important. Glad to hear spending more time with your family is a New Year's resolution.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@aliceevans3357]

I just love Derek's little mini me- Bentley. He's a great helper and learning valuable knowledge while sharing quality time with his dad. Those boys already know more about vehicles than some grown men. These are truly valuable lessons that will help them their entire life. Just love it when an engine comes to life after so many years. Keep wrenching and we'll keep watching. Stay safe and GOD bless

[@michaeldallaire7379]

Great seeing your son involved, reminds me of me and my dad. Thanks

[@seanbragg3648]

I had a 67 when I was 19. That car was lot of fun. Had power glide trans and the 2.8 with a high rise intake and a 4 barrel carb. For what it was it ran pretty good.

[@Sebastiansmith5.0]

You’re such a great dad and man! I hope them boys appreciate the awesome father they have. Imagine the memories/knowledge those boys are gonna grow up with!

[@joshua_J]

Congrats your kids are so lucky to get to spend this time working on cars with you. They will learn lessons way beyond their years and have memories to cherish for a lifetime!!!

[@HansDelbruck53]

I've always had a soft spot for the Corvair since my uncle had one back in the Sixties and would often take me and my siblings for a ride in it. I hope someone will give this one the full restoration it deserves.

[@unstablebobgable]

Love this guy! God bless Derek and his family!

[@truthsmiles]

Another fun revival! While I love the “drive it 600 miles home” episodes I always worry about your safety (and frankly everyone else’s), so it’s nice to see you with the kiddo and working at home :)

[@bb5242]

He did the right thing and just got it running at home, safely, and hopefully won't touch it again. What a horrible engine design.

[@greenscreen1060]

I'm very glad he didn't take this car on the road. Going over some train tracks a little to fast would likely snap it in half lol

[@corvairjim1]

@@bb5242 That "horrible engine design" won countless races mounted in the back of various Porsches, from the early 4-cylinder 356 and 550 models through the iconic 6-cylinder 911 series and, in 12-cylinder form the virtually unbeatable 917 that dominated Sports Prototype racing both in the U.S. and Europe in the late 60's and early 70's. I have owned over a dozen Corvairs since 1980, and haven't had an engine failure yet. My latest one puts out 220 rwhp from 2.8 litres... on pump gas. No power adders like a Turbo, supercharger, or nitrous (On a side note, did you know that the 1962 Corvair Monza Spyder was the world's first successful turbocharged production car? "Terrible engine"). Never met a street legal 5.0 Fox body that I couldn't take in a drag race. I know that you didn't say anything about handling, but with just a few easy chassis mods (lowering springs, adjustable gas shocks, larger sway bars, poly bushings) she easily ran away from an Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce on a hilly, twisty Pocono Mountain back road. This "terrible engine" never needs a coolant flush and never needs a new radiator or hoses... because it doesn't have them!

[@BonzoFan1]

@@bb5242 Those cars were death traps. They had an optional gasoline heater under the hood. It sounded like a little engine running. In the '70s down in SoCal I saw one with fire coming out of the back driving down the road. I caught up with the driver and told him to pull over. He didn't know that the car was on fire. Leaking push rod tubes.

[@richardbarthelme6323]

@@bb5242 Really? ...dont tell Porsche...

[@cheetahlip]

Yessssss 🎉1 hour vids from VGG….great Friday night entertainment!

[@tommywhited8447]

I swear, it’s just amazing to see a feller and his son doin some fun just mess’n round on a good old car well at least half a car any- who. I love watching Great channel

[@danielvaldezaguirre]

Who needs a Playstation 5 when your dad is Derek? You can't get more fun than that. Kudos man way to raise that young fella

[@jeffolimpaito4651]

Derek, I love your content. I don't know why, but your reaction to the spoon in the engine bay CRACKED...ME...UP!!! Thank you for what you do.

[@garrettbishop8175]

Don’t know if you’ll see this but I had an idea floating around in my head ever since I saw Independence was being retired. What if you continued the American theme and got 2 cars and name them Liberty and Justice. Liberty would the the shiny and elegant drag racer and Justice would be the rough and tough burn out car, and of course respray or wrap them with a patriotic look, but those are just my thoughts. Can’t wait to see what you do with this rig.

[@rickysorto3384]

I think that’s a pretty sick idea. 😎

[@tornado84125]

Epic video as always Derek! Some years ago I put a corvair engine and powerglide in an old VW bus and drove it from my house in the south of the UK to the Sahara desert in Morocco.... And back!

[@geraldhartley]

I'm most impressed by that kid's mullet. Haven't seen one of those in years!

[@easyricer]

Watching you toodle around with your boys, I get teary eyed! I think about all the time I missed with my own boys and girls while I was too busy keeping food on the table and providing a stable roof for them to call home. Now my reward is I get to do what you're doing, but with my grandchildren. Almost all of my kids still like me and visit often, because they now understand where dad was all those years.

[@fgb3126]

Bless your little pea-picking heart James.