Will This Square Body Truck RUN AND DRIVE Home 200 miles after 15 years?

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[@kevinpierce3394]

Well Derek, this is my thought. Being this truck looks like a smaller version of you're big square body you just finished. You and Bentley should do the engine & tranny swap. Then you could put Little Grip Garage on the doors. I think that would be so cool to have those two truck in your shop. Also in the future you & your son can go on power tours together with them.

[@bryantfamilyrules]

100% agree with you. Great idea.

[@mikeh3851]

Best idea yet. And I ain't kiddin...

[@Codys-Channel]

Solid. Couldn't have said it better 👏

[@tombaumgardner4221]

Good idea!!!

[@Jonathanimpossible]

This is the winner!

[@PD3a11]

Everyone watching sincerely appreciates the time, effort, and energy you and Jessica put into producing family friendly content for us to watch. Thanks again VGG.

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

does jessica do the editing?

[@johnadcock7512]

@@feelinghealingfrequences7179 Derek does.

[@bigfish74f]

Amen brother

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Dan

[@MichaelJones-tk4xt]

Absolutely we appreciate all the hard work you and your family pour into your channel!!!

[@AVH8TOR]

I can honestly say you’re my favorite KZbinr at the moment. Your honest, humble, and have a good sense of humor. You don’t try to do that click bait nonsense, and aren’t overly dramatic. What you see is what you get…. Thank you for being yourself and real.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you

[@growingtolive2040]

Totally agree, loving this channel

[@jessflo7584]

I agree!! I just started to watch him. He's definitely great!! Should be a new gas monkey type of show!!

[@RealRockGuitar]

You know you have a problem when you're watching VGG first thing while drinking your morning coffee.😅Totally addicted. Countless hours of top notch entertainment. Best car show out there.✌

[@macclesfieldufosociety5490]

Me too.Can't get enough of Vice Grip Garage.

[@myreviews8099]

Agreed, best car show anywhere imo

[@TNels]

What I'm doing at this exact moment. Finishing a video with my coffee before work.

[@1kbutta]

Ever morning. I thing I’ve watched every video 😂

[@donaldduck9493]

Nice truck. Looks like it would be a good candidate for a simple engine swap and put her back on the road.

[@erikthered9357]

That and some serious interior love and its good to go...

[@Quaza57]

I agree its a too nice of a body for parts only, give her a little TLC and a nice engine under the power barn, she'll be a nice town rig

[@dougjones9698]

Probably what somebody else was trying to do. That puppy was headed for a v-8 swap

[@quantumleap8888]

Swap the drive train from the rotted shorty sitting on rusty acres that he's been snagging parts from already.

[@adamtereska8734]

@@quantumleap8888 excellent suggestion

[@5metalacid1]

So happy to see the “will it make it home” format again!! I know it must be super difficult for a family man with so many other responsibilities to do these types of videos, but I truly love them, and I think we all really appreciate the incredible amount of time and effort you put into them.

[@OneOut1]

These videos are his money making responsibilities.

[@warbirdwf]

Will it run and drive videos are what made me subscribe to this channel. By far the best videos on his channel! Need more of them!

[@5metalacid1]

@@OneOut1 I really just meant that this particular style requires a significant amount of time away from home.

[@bennyharper8964]

Bluide it

[@ViceGripGarage]

@@OneOut1 what

[@noahfuller197]

Derrick you have broken the algorithm with wholesome, clean, educational fun. Nobody deserves it more. Keep making people laugh and teaching them how to be good to each other. I speak for us all. We love you and your family and appreciate you bringing us along for the ride

[@stevest1300]

"Keep the truck. Make it run." Wise words.

[@Seventeen76]

Hey there Derek just want to let you know that you made the last months of my Dad's life v much easier to go through. He was sent home on hospice in August of last year and while he was in the hospital he discovered your show. And he just love you and how you could just make anything work. He's always tell me "that oh boy they're can take a carriage and turn it into a Cadillac." I made him up a playlist of all your shows and he would always just constantly be watching your show while he was awake. the last few weeks of his life he didn't really stay awake very much but, when he was he was watching your show. The night before he passed away he came a life like it was nothing wrong with him, and he and I sat and watched the episode about Betty White. Shortly after it was over he went back to sleep and never woke up again but you were the last thing in the world that he gave a damn about on television and that means a lot to me and you will always hold a special place in my heart. God bless you brother and have a wonderful day thank you so very much for all that you did to help my Dad's life little bit better towards the end.

[@juniortrepanier1936]

my condolences to you and your family. to be honest reading this gave me a tear

[@CyberianFaux]

Mad respect for sharing this story. I hope that he was content when he went and I want to share my condolences.

[@jaredfarney675]

Sorry for your loss. Its good to know your dad went peacefully and had something to enjoy at the end and that you were able to do it together.

[@darinvierth1679]

Much love brother. I lost my dad in 2018. He never did see VGG but I can tell you he would have loved it. You're story here made me cry. Breaks my heart and gives me joy that you were able to spend time with your dad enjoying something together at the end.

[@glenverduchi5000]

I shed a tear for you on this and you're a great son for doing that with your dad and I can't blame him for wanting to watch Derek's content he's just so fun and relaxing to watch. my condolences and RIP to your dad.🙏

[@SummerRoseRacing]

With it having a title and the overall body in such good shape, my vote goes for swapping in an engine and transmission, then patching up and fixing any small remaining issues. I think it has a LOT of potential to be an excellent truck for you all! :)

[@jamesnelson5741]

I would build a muscle truck out of this square body.

[@jtanzella]

It’s unbelievable how you start these vehicles. Your patience is astounding. Thanks for the enjoyment.

[@ReadingAreaRailfan]

This guy has made up his own language at this point 😂😂

[@ncjohn3429]

It's hard not to start talking like him. Yep , said it

[@TheMrcod11]

Lol

[@Beer-can_full_of_toes]

You know a feller finds himself in situations at work and home after watching the old dog revivin some rust and he just can’t help but whirl around and use the same kind of vernaculars’s’s’s. It’s an easy habit to get into and I ain’t kiddin. Perfect…. Nope…annoys the dickens out of the family.

[@djbazinet8758]

Every new episode of “can a guy get this fired up and scoot it on home” just makes my day.

[@KeithBunn]

P😊

[@PopsFBR]

Every young feller who helps his Dad as well as Bentley, should have the privilege of designing his first pickup. I say, let Bently design this pickup from start to finish! Theme it out as a crossover from Little Grip to Vice Grip! Bentley is THE MAN on this one! Go Dad!

[@thomasgoolsby8661]

I have watched so many of your videos and always enjoyed each of them. While watching this older one I realized that one of my favorite parts is when you have the boys helping out. They act like they enjoy helping and I believe that work is good for them. Thanks for including them and your wife in this.

[@Mizzo5150]

I'm so glad I found this channel yesterday! This guy has to be one of the funniest people working on cars. This series of videos are going to be some of my favorites I've watched three now and have been laughing since. Good job my man keep it up, please.

[@bubbacomputer]

I would love to see you make her into a going to town rig and not strip her for parts (besides, she looks great and has a title!). Also, instead of a V8, I think it would be a lot more interesting to do a budget rebuild of that 6 cylinder and do some budget performance mods to it. Would be much more unique than just another V8 swap. Thanks for all you guys do!!

[@Joe-wk9ow]

if there is not any bent rods I say go fer it.

[@hopingforthebest1.9]

I agree, it would be pretty neat to see an inline six build

[@Dragonloverforever]

I agree, keep the six, maybe some light mods/upgrades, and pretty up the cabin a tickle

[@alexmikhael5061]

MUCH BETTER GAS MPG's when ya talkin straigt6 over the LS SHOP TRUCK ??? RIGHT??? :) he said something about 30 to 60 miles each way when he was sending the wommen out for parts when the WHOLE CREW was FIXIN UP THE CREW(cab) .... eh, that would be reason for me :) fuel SIPPER vs. FUEL GUZZLER ;)

[@kiwijeff3964]

I was going to jump in and say cut it up for parts, untill I read this. Itd also be a less powerful rig for the boys to use.

[@2H80vids]

Everything happens for a reason Derek. The engine swap has even been started for you; it would be rude not to keep it going. It does mean you still need a parts truck, or a box at least, but that rig's way too nice to break for parts. You asked Bentley and he had no doubts: no point in asking if you're not going to listen to him.😂

[@TheRedneckExpress]

Can always come out to Oregano (oregun) if you're really after a rust free bed, we've got grave yards of old square bodies out here being a salt free chebby/Ford state :p

[@shikaka96]

Watching this channel makes me want to work on my own chevys. Quite entertaining yet informative. Learned a lot about older vehicles watching these too.

[@jpack61108]

Family friendly is important. Love it

[@dc4870]

I feel like every vehicle will tell you if it wants to keep going. This one wants to live!

[@ericjanzen257]

I'm with Bentley. Keep it. I would even rebuild the straight 6. Everybody does a V8 swap and there's nothing wrong with that but I love the old straight sixes so would keep this a super base truck. Slow and simple.

[@MikeB-gf6dj]

Agree 100%

[@777Timberwolf]

I agree too

[@Leofred2000]

Or a I6 Atlas swap

[@HakureiReimuOfficial]

In Brazil those Chevy 4.1/S straight 6s are treasured, the blocks are overbuilt as fuck and drag racers can pull over 1000hp from them

[@samuelkurts4969]

Keep the 4.1 and turbo it ebay kit !!!

[@businessproper8070]

Your lingo & the way your soft spoken it’s perfect for working on an old beater ! Love the energy man

[@robertohollas2099]

My first truck was an '82 Scottsdale. Lot of love for those 82s! Great video, as always!

[@DIDDLOTIC]

Too nice to part out. I like the idea I saw in the comments of letting this be a "Little Grip Garage" version of your truck you finished recently. Letting Bentley have input on it and someday get to drive it with you while driving your bigger one would be so wholesome it could bring a tear to a feller's eye.

[@harveyanthony4209]

I would put the 350 Camero motor in it would make nice shop truck

[@lshobird]

That's a really good idea!

[@DavidGavinETC]

I second this choice too, that would be awesome to see. Bentley could get some first hand experience on learning how to work on a vehicle with his dad, because those kinds of memories are irreplaceable and so amazing to have.

[@Daniel-79]

Even though they're gutless, I like the simplicity and space the inline 6 has under the hood. It would be cool to see if a head gasket revives the old truck.

[@actschp1]

Couldn't agree more. Those 250's weren't called sewing machines for nothin. Simple, reliable, easy to repair and they still have good aftermarket support. You can put an updated 4 barrel manifold on it and run 650CFM on it. It'll breath a little easier and be pretty torquey for what it is. Now if he really want to go fancy, he could get a sniper efi and that thing would start no matter what the temperature, weather, etc... And the a simple header on with a glass pack. Perfection. I think the KISS method is best here though. I'd pull the head, see if it and the block are ok and go from there. BUT, I'd definitely upgrade it to a 4 barrel no matter what. What a nice truck.

[@jlance1971]

@@actschp1 Completely agree. Fully diagnose the 6 and go from there. Too nice of a truck to part out.

[@bobbybeaver4423]

Gutless doesn't even begin to tell the story, my dad had one of these (1979 model "Custom Deluxe") and that thing couldn't get out of the way of its own shadow. But for $750 dollars in 1986, it was a real bargain.

[@joshuawes]

Big fan of your videos! Hard to find family friendly content these days that’s entertaining and fun to watch. One of my most favorite channels.

[@tomoreilly187]

I am in tears when you looked at the air cleaner! OHHHH NOOOOO! The 2 Barra! 🤣🤣 I have worked on those and I feel your pain!

[@gtoger]

This truck is too straight to part out. I'd save on it.

[@gmjunky87]

as a squarebody addict, I concur!

[@kimchipig]

Miss your channel, Buddy!

[@andrewmarty1339]

Love the videos I know it's a little late but that 79 Camaro motor would be sweet in this truck!

[@peteredwards2318]

I love it when Derek says something like "This door pannel is shot", as if he hasn't driven chasis with larger rust problems. Derek, sir, oh mighty Automage, you own a welding device. Nothing made of metal is shot, it just needs work! 🤣👍

[@CraigH999]

As a channel fan from up north of the 49th, my vote is that you keep the rig together and make it run again. I'd like to further suggest a theme for it - since it was built in Canada, how about turning it into the Can-Am Friendship Rig? The Maple Leaf and Star look damn good together! Cheers from your neighbours and friends on this side of the border!

[@michaellee6489]

You call that a failure? Looked like a bit of family magic to me. We got to see you get your hands into it, and then we got to see the whole reason why you do what you do. It's been awhile since I've gotten choked up about anything. Seeing your family with you on a dig was just what the doctor ordered. Awesome.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Michael

[@oarkbronn1291]

Agree 100% There was a chain bolted for pulling the engine. I gasped then it popped off, figured it was going to be locked up tighter than.. GZ in bringing the fire one last time. Oh, replace engine and drive, don't part. But, let that motor go. Still would be cool to see a rebuild on it... but then again. no, lets do the right thing.

[@caral2062]

It is such a joy to watch you get these cars driving. Very good video. Thanks to you and your wife and crew.

[@Matthew-wn8oq]

Definitely gotta build that thing back , it's way too cool to just rip apart .

[@boydmerriman]

Wow! What a beautiful truck! When you started washing the crud off, I was impressed! KEEP IT! Don't strip it! And with high gas prices these days, there ain't a thang wrong with keeping and rebuilding that straight six. They are rare these days and great work trucks! And sometimes us cheaper folks really appreciate a standard rebuild, not everything has to be a hot rod!

[@nephrium]

FYI I LOVE the variety of content you provide. It's always something new an interesting. Thanks for taking us a long!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Adam

[@ronbanks9587]

Keep doing what you do, I enjoy all your content. Always put your family first that's what makes you the man

[@douglasbell4704]

Me and my buddies watch every episode you put out . Bringing back these rigs from the bone yard is awesome got my own 64 Chevrolet I pulled from the pasture been working on her with my boy won second place in original last week. Keep it up awesome stuff

[@dave499]

Way too nice to part out. Definitely could be a great goin' to town rig. If it was mine it'd get a small block, lowered a couple of inches, and shine juice on the paint. Derek you had me laughing out loud the whole first half of this revival. Great video, love the revivals!

[@CarnivoreRonin]

That's definitely a truck to save. I'd like to see you find out if it's the head gasket, head, cracked block etc. It would be great to bring it back with that straight 6.

[@8056443232]

Appreciate that you are willing to show the outcome, win or lose. And I agree: this one might just be too nice to part out.

[@stonecoldsteve_hogsten]

Such a cool time-lapse shot on that ol square, man. Keep em coming. Great job

[@stephenadams5293]

That’s in unbelievable shape, I think that needs to stay together, drop a v8 in it but keep it complete

[@masterd151]

Agreed, using this for a parts truck is wasteful

[@esandave]

Yep with gas prices the way they are put v8 in it

[@michaelmontalvo4593]

Love the truck! I think it’s too nice to have it as a parts truck, definitely make a build out of it, but I’m gonna go against the grain here and say rebuild the 250 I6, nobody’s ever done that on KZbin I think. Maybe give it to one of the boys once they’re older or keep it as a farm truck

[@MrFixIt79]

Turbo the 6. Maybe even make it shine.

[@IronKotetsu]

Great idea. If not that please at least open up the 250 for us to see if there was simply a head gasket failure, or something more serious going on.

[@jow5545]

You could do the rebuild on little grip garage channel.

[@jeffcharlton9660]

Chevro-lett Deloox-ay.....your terminology cracks me up. Enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@bobnorton1901]

You are awesome! I watch you regularly, but our Cable service has been out for 2 days for half of the Texas Gulf Coast, so I've been catching up with you and your projects. I laughed to tears at this episode! You are Blessed with a wonderful family! A "Guy ought to keep up the Good Work...... I DONT Know!" Bob Rockport, TX.

[@PaulSwany]

Such a shame to kill it for its parts when it's so close to being a good rig! Would love for you and Bently to do an engine swap! Some paint healing would be cool too!

[@TheJustinChronicles1]

I would thoroughly enjoy a quick tear down of that engine just to find out what is actually wrong with it.

[@d.vinny1997]

I don’t know if you ever came up with a conclusion on what to do but I’d love to see the old truck revived and driven. Any smallblock would be good even if it were a 305 or a 307. I think the whole thing is just too decent to use for parts personally

[@DANDthekid]

I've been working on German cars professionally for the last ten years, and got burnt out on cars - even as a hobby. Lately these older trucks have been catching my attention. KZbin brought me to your channel today, and I thinkkkk I might have the itch to tinker again. Thanks for the content and your sense of humor!

[@justingarrard]

That time lapse looking at the front of the truck was a great touch. I'm with the little human I say keep on her, and transplant the 350. Whatever you do just know I love your channel and will watch until the day you hang it up or they throw dirt over me. I pray for many blessings for you and your family, and hope your mitt heals up soon.

[@DannyClayburg]

Looks to me like a perfect Little Grip Garage shop truck! Let your boys head up the project, and you can "assist"! I think that would be a blast, and an awesome project for you and your awesome family. :-) Thanks for all of your hard work, Derek!

[@henryrempel4750]

Put the 350 in it. Great use of that drivetrain.

[@mountainman5025]

@@henryrempel4750 22HP briggs!!!!!!

[@sniffmybiff9863]

your sons better at parking on a trailer than 90 percent of my friends. your raising them right my friend.

[@CAESARbonds]

I have to admit that I like the 4 liter inline 6 engines. They sound nice. And are underrated. Like ‘em in a jeep, like the high output, ad a nice exhaust.

[@StuChuck99]

Going through a real dark time in my life. Your videos help a guy get through. Thanks for all you do.

[@ChristopherBix]

Man, that rearward facing shot as you towed the rig home at night.. that was a heck of a great shot. Great idea. Something about seeing that grill in the soft red glow of the taillights. Like it was happy going to its new home, almost like a rescue pet. Great work as always. Such great editing and as always, entertaining, interesting, and educational. Another winner.

[@13_13k]

ChristopherBix --- I agree with you. That was a great bit of cinematography. It portrayed all the right feelings, the time lapse, the lighting(as in the vehicle lights, reflections, against the dark) it all came together and made for a great shot.

[@heywud10]

If a guy ain't careful, Hollywood might come calling for those editing skillz. Great job as always ! Swap the 3fiddys and geter back on the road.

[@louisfriend6369]

agreed that was a great shot

[@tedfero3320]

It's so cool how y'all make family adventures out of these things.

[@rexnorrington6032]

I gotta tell ya. I aint lying. Love watching you get these feild finds together!!! Thanks

[@Arnfast66]

It's pretty nice to see functional kids that can do something with their hands. Good job on parenthood, right there! Oh, and a great vid, like always ^^

[@morethanracingv8]

I’m already in love with this truck. She deserves a V8 and an interior restoration.

[@wilee.coyote6726]

I vote for doing the engine tranny swap, Love Kevin's idea of making "Little Grip Garage" - I really appreciate your inclusion of your family in these videos. Your boys are totally awesome! Yours is by far my favorite channel on the YT - Thank You not only for the entertainment, but also for teaching by example how to be a great American, Dad, and friend to so many people.👍

[@mediocreman2]

Just a sidenote for anyone reading, when you call an Uber and you're far away from town and the driver had to come a long distance to get you, be sure to tip really well. Basically that time and gas money he's using to get you is a break even at best, so that guy really did you a favor! That's time he could have been earning more money with other rides. But about the truck, fix it at is! No need for an engine swap. If it ends up being only a head gasket that's bad, that's a cheap and easy fix!

[@Jihadbearzwithgunz]

Always love seeing a fella and his family.. Enjoyed a cold snack while watching this with my 4 month old..

[@J-D]

I think it needs an engine swap and a restoration, that body looks solid!

[@bighamman]

hey Derek, I was watching this with my dad and he came up with the idea of taking the engine out of that red corvette and sticking it in the custom deluxe, great content as always!

[@jamesdevore3022]

Great idea!

[@timallen6025]

The viewing numbers are insane , this is sooo good . Great family support there and that truck has great bones… fixer upper for sure “ better than factory”, thank you ( again, again 😊).

[@jeffroberts1834]

I'm not a square body guy, but that truck is awfully clean to go takin it all apart

[@robertamaro67]

I say you keep this one together. It’s an awfully nice unit. Wouldn’t be a bad farm rig for the boys…

[@trailrunner6823]

Let’s not overlook just how amazing Jessica is She put in a bunch of miles in one day

[@Slugg-O]

And puts up with Derek's crazy ideas. Perfect couple.

[@TheRealDipStick]

would make my Dad proud to see this with the 350 in it. Dad had a farm truck that did MANS work. C10/Deluxe" all the way!

[@25Soupy]

Body and interior is one of the best you've found yet, it's worth an engine swap considering an engine for this is a dime a dozen.

[@nedbone11]

Since the 'Maro is a goner, and so's this motor, it'd behoove us all to see you merge the two! Then, once it's all running, the interior makeover you did on the blue one would bear repeating! Love this channel!

[@robertlinton4078]

I think this ones a keeper. Someone loved this truck before so i think a VGG restore is in order. God bless you and your family.

[@AntiMaxer]

been using your engine slang when im working on my truck my kid loves it my brother thinks im clueless and doesnt ask for help its a win win for me

[@speedybuggy1677]

You are the man for the job 👍👍👍👍👍 you do good work on vehicles you can do it again give you five star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@usspec57]

Comedy gold. Derek, you’re a very funny guy. It amazes me how you can be alone in a field with a camera and have the imagination, energy, passion and sense of humour to make these videos. Your filming, editing and comic timing are up there with your amazing mechanical skill. Thank you for doing another rescue / revival. With your personality it never gets old. You inspired me to do a revival and it is taking months. It’s fun. But it gives me an inkling into how difficult it is to knock these videos out each Friday.

[@zachmcbroon9172]

Derek you are my favorite person to watch. You have gotten me through the hardest time of my life. And helped me begin my first project. Keep on doing what you do. I’ll be dipped !

[@davidpatty2258]

Can NOT believe he gave up with only a slight head gasket leak....LOL. Nothing 84 cans of bars leak wouldn't fix. Great episode once again.

[@1SoaringEagle4U]

Definitely worth rebuilding… do a series on that … I’d love to see that :-)

[@billbarker1950]

Not a parts truck. That one needs to be saved. I like everything you do. Power tour. Independence burn out car. The revivals are how I found you. The variety of content is awesome too. Keep doing what you do. Very family friendly content. You have earned your success, and my respect.

[@Blitz6804]

I'm in favor of replacing the head gasket... six in a row and ready to tow is more interesting than the V8 literally everyone else has.

[@MrRacer1986]

I was thinking the same but by how rusty that spark plug is that cylinder probably needs some work

[@Blitz6804]

@@MrRacer1986 All the more reason! I don't think he's done that yet

[@animedude667]

been watching your videos like crazy for the past couple weeks and you've inspired me to learn how to work on old vehicles and I plan to get my own later in the year, this one will definitely help me out as I plan to go with an old 70s Suburban

[@danielmccarthy3568]

I like the idea of a Little Grip Garage shop truck built like a mini version of your crew cab. Great father son/s project

[@3hillsfarmer]

Well I’ll be dipped!! Nothing better than a Friday night VGG revival video! Your awesome Derek!

[@ThunderDrumsz]

in this time of high gas prices how about a custom rebuild of the 6 with an emphasis on getting the best gas mileage out of it? that's a nice foundation of a truck! Don't strip it. Love your channel.

[@dr.rodzfix-all4018]

I think you can remove the heads and check it out. If no cracks, you have a good engine, its worth the work involved in it! Good luck and great video!!

[@ronlheureux7623]

You can't always diagnose a cracked block without pulling the engine and stripping it down to the bare bone.

[@johnperun232]

Save it for another shop truck 350 You know the drill Have a Great Day 👍 God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@67corndawg]

This one deserves an engine swap and getting it back to being roadworthy, too nice to tear apart.

[@died4us590]

That rig looks to gooder to part out, think you could bring her right back around with the home crew you got. GOD bless you guy's.

[@nowitsabadtime]

Funny how "15 years" used to seem like a big deal, but its only back to 2007! Feels like 15 years should go back to like 1975! Time is going way too fast, lately...

[@damienconlisk8725]

Have to agree, but Derek you most certainly are a humble gentleman with great family values and a true sense of the importance of time spent with family and also the sense of self worth you put into your little humans as you say,, lol, will stand to them in their own adult life's,,,,, high five to you man

[@markdeprimo2860]

I love seeing your son wanting to be involved wrenching on cars. I love watching his Little Grip Garage channel. He reminds me of me when I was his age. My dad worked a full time job at RCA in Dunmore, PA in the 70's and 80's and would work on cars at night in our small 2 car garage. Of course, I had to be there with him, soaking up every bit of knowledge I could get. He also had a Briggs and Stratton dealership so we also worked on power equipment. I learned so much from him. He passed away in 2007 at 61 and I inherited all of his tools and shop equipment. Every time I do some wrenching, I can't help but think of him and everything he taught me.

[@shanerobinson7128]

On the taillights, they should all have the 73 on them since thats the first year of them. My all original 83 has the lights marked 73 also. Grandpa bought it new, hardly ever drove it anywhere.

[@tmajcan94]

I love how everything Derek gets is " sight unseen" lol. His videos are so refreshing, no matter how long you been watching his channel. A guy here loves these videos from a personal standpoint.

[@anthony5227]

Man how you start your videos always calms me down. I throw on KZbin while I cook dinner after a busy day. And you just come in calm as can be with a great background 😂 I love your videos brother ✊🏾

[@actuallyitskevin]

I hope you kept this truck in tact! I just discovered this channel today and this is the first video I've seen. I guess I need to subscribe and start catching up!

[@dquinn8755]

I'm always down for keepin' rigs, but either way I want to see that 250 built! If the block ain't cracked. Horsepower TV built a 292 and turbo'd it and they stopped at 500 ftlbs because the bottom end wasn't built. Had more to give. That in this truck or a short box would be awesome!

[@fucksusanwojcicki]

lmfao i said the same thing. i said "put a holley sniper on it, china turbo, and see if you can make 400hp for less than $1500"

[@thomasdebord1144]

@@fucksusanwojcicki considering the holley setup will cost 1000 to 1500 im gonna say... No

[@dquinn8755]

@@fucksusanwojcicki check out the horsepower TV build if you haven't seen it. They did a 292 Chevy straight six and did a legit stock rebuild on it. Then turbod it. They also did a Ford 300 and it was real stupid. They anticipated boost on it so built it and pushed it a little harder

[@dylanwallace1104]

"I'll be dipped" that's one clean rig definitely a good engine swap candidate I think. Glad to see another will it run video. Looking forward to the next one.

[@deathdrummer1019]

I find it funny af that he can tell you everything about the current state of your vehicle by tasting the oil... love your videos

[@LauraMenefeeLDM4HK]

Without a doubt, keep this truck solid! Dont use as parts truck. I like the idea one guy had to put Little Grip Garage on it. This is one sharp truck! P.S. my husband and I love your show. Thank you for saying gentle-ets and fell-ets. We are watching too!