Thanks that was a great video I really enjoyed it I know what you mean about them radiators not cooling down that Motors hell they didn't want to cool down the straight six back then straight face telling it like it is I loved it you are definitely Discovery Channel material look forward to your next show

Who’s here in 2023 because of your love for Derek and wanting to see his humble beginnings? And also cause for some reason YT recommended it randomly

Just amazing how different these old videos are compared to the new stuff. Derek is a totally different person!

Watching this for the first time after watching recent episodes, a guy can see how you’ve grown as a KZfaq star.

Here I am stuck in an office job tinkering on my vehicles when I get the chance - and you're out there doing the stuff I dream about and rescuing America's history. Good on you man!!

Just rewatched this one again. Man you've come a long way but still close to your roots. Best channel by far!

I never did pay for motor trend on demand, this is my favorite new channel!

That's the nice thing about discovering VGG about 2 or 3 months ago is not only do I have an immense backlog to catch up on but I can see Derek get more and more comfortable in his videos as he goes along.

It’s funny watching your older videos when you were a little shy and not as confident, you’ve come a long way! Love your videos.

You've completely embraced everything that was roadkill in the beginning.. And everything that made it great before they sold out. Good for you sir! Sub'd!

I've seen your brother in a couple of your videos. He seems to be very consistent in having zero F$%KS to give. I love it.

One benefit of the camera flipping upside down is you got to see how good that headliner looks!

“It doesn’t have an engine I’ll make one real quick” I love vgg for a reason

You definitely are a great mechanic, but a better wordsmith..and thanks for mentioning of Service Folks who have served and are serving..

A guys come along way over the last few years! Love the channel and it’s fun to go back and watch these older vlogs

9/20/23 looking back at this feller. Makes a guy feel awesome knowin hes been a legend since day 1. Ik its not the very first vid but close enough.

At just under three years later, this is definitely a change from the Independence Chevelle. Your videography skills have improved, as has your stage presence (that's not denigrating the early skills. Just that you're better now). Now I just have to find out what you do with this one. (Unless this becomes the 70 Chevelle in later videos)

Back when Derek had time to answer questions. Come a long way since here Derek. Congrats on your success and I wish you plenty more.

Gotta say, vice grip garage is the best car show channel on youtube.. Great camera work all the time. And best content, even when its about something small. Very entertaining.. Id like to see this on 7 channels on tv.. Its got what it takes. Come on people . Share the shit out of this channel .. God bless you all :)

Wow, Derrick and the channel have come a long way in a little under 3 years. Good to see Chris is exactly the same.

It's amazed to know people have so much valuable stuff still laying around for you to do your own projects.

Your brother Chris is the star of your show. A man of many words made me laugh when you try to get him to smile. Well done on the rebuild sir. All the best from UK

I have been an old - cheap, needs work - car guy since I bought my old 1949 Buick Super just after I got out of the Army in 1971 for $50...(Drove it for 2 or 3 years, sold it for $200.) I really enjoy watching your impossible rescues. Whatever else you do, keep going.

"Cousin or Nephew, whatever the hell you are ?" LMFAO !!!!

Derrick’s numbers are always spot on and completely accurate ... where can anyone go wrong!

Memorial day is for those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. We can't thank these brave people because they're no longer with us. Veterans day is for those who served and lived to share it with us. Anyone that reads this please make sure you are aware of the difference. Thank the veterans that are here. Honor those that aren't. 🇺🇸 USAF 4B051

I love catching up on these older videos. Great Job.

I love coming back to old VGG videos. It's been long enough now that I'm happy to watch them all.over again. Thanks YT for the recommendation!!!😊

Had to come back and rewatch a vintage episode. Good times!

Don't move the beer bottle on the fender.....work around it. I love it!!!

Hank 3 playing in the background while working with what you got to put a chevelle together for a 600 mile road trip in a day is legendary stuff

Wow looking at this old vid of yours compared to the basic "I'll be dipped" ones now is night and day. You have vastly improved.

It's cool to watch this video after watching you for years and seeing how a guy hasn't changed a bit. That is one thing about you that keeps me coming back and I'm sure I can speak for others when I say, thank you Derek. Thank you for all of this great content.

Derek, these "roots" videos are so great, please do more. Keeping it simple, honest, and real. That is what makes you great. Thank you for all that you do, you make my week, every week. Oh and yeah, Dawn is great for hair, lemon works best. Been there.

Wow. I've been watching your channel for several years now and seeing this old video really shows how far you've come and how different you and the videos are!

Derek, I occasionally like to go back and look at these older videos that I missed before joining the channel. You were more nervous back then but still very cool!

The reason you run hot is serpentine fan turning backwards. You need v-belt fan so it turns in right direction.

Make sure lower hose has a spring in it. If not make one from a coat hanger. Without spring the hose collapses under acceleration.

It's amazing seeing the difference between the old videos and new videos....

Car is 57 years old school American muscle 💪 very great job 👍👍👍👍👍 getting it running good to see you two working together

Great car! I loved the "just let me throw together an engine out of spare parts" approach! LOL

On every one of these videos I'm expecting Red Green to walk in and say "how's it going Son" to Derek.

Watched this video 5 years ago and re watched it today (August 2023). A short haired, less heavy, and younger looking version of the car guy we all have grown to love. It was fun to look back and realize how the Vice Grip Garage shtick has developed through the years. VGG is now a professional entertainment and instructional podcast that has continued to increase it's appeal by allowing the lovable screwball host that endeared us to the channel remain as its foundational anchor.

I am 58yo, this model was my first car, my uncle gave it to me and my brother. We had a lot of fun putting that car back on the road back in 1977-1978. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS, THEY BRING BACK ALL THOSE OLD MEMORIES

The KZfaqs just put this on my "Hey, wanna watch this video?" list despite having watched at least 2.75 times with the first being nearly 4 years ago plus the rest of the videos I've already watched... ...make that at least 3.75 times now... Give or take .25. Really awesome to see these old gems again! You've really come a long way in such a short amount of time, but still stuck true to yourself, which is what kept this feller hooked in. Great job!

Just working my way through watching all your videos again, a fella does miss these original style episodes!

Absolutely love your channels and have been watching for about 3 years. Appreciate where you’re at now , yet happy there is so much content to catch up on

The success Derek and vicegripgarage has had since these early days is fantastic.

His brother didn't look happy when Derek was talking about the water pump😊 was a great video.

The song everyone has been asking about is "we were cheerleaders" by Alchemy

Just from 2 years look at how much you have come up now good job brother 🤘♥️⚡⚡

That's something about this channel that appeals to those like me that are amazed at the insane auto market. 10 year car loans, manufacturers artificially limiting supply, and being forced to buy expensive, complicated electric cars in the future are all realities. It all makes a feller long for the simplicity of the older rigs.

Derick is still just as informative and humble here as he is today!

Love watching your old stuff, you put out great content, it's so cool that we can all see how you started VGG. Hope to meet you at an event some day!

Loved the “ rear cooling” comment and the headliner also, perfect!

The comic relief from Chris is "GOLD"

I watch and like every thing I see from this fella. Now is 2023. What a guy after my own personality! Very much appreciate all the content! Much love for the him, his family and all you folks watching!

Still watch the oldies and goodies so much love for this channel congratulations Derek and Jessica y'all sure earned and deserve the best of the best!

Hank III

This was probably my most favorite yet! I love it when u do these!!your awesome. Love seeing your brother Chris. Cool cool video I enjoyed it much

Somehow, I missed this one a few years ago. I'd almost forgotten how different things were. It was good then and it's good now.

I love the upside down driving segment,great special effects.

Congratulations! You are the first 1 on earth to destroke a 383 to a 355. Cheers.

Them old 3 speeds are tougher than nails, I run one behind a 70 c10 for years with a 383 stroker and towed up to 8000 pounds, never had an issue.

Been watching all of your videos. Thanks for sharing! My older 2 brothers were born in Minot, ND in the mid 1930s. We went for a visit in 2005. They left Minot for CA in 1943. Nice little town.

Man, Loving your work. Your humor keeps me coming back. I'm rebuilding a Falcon in Australia and i love the way you get things done.

Cars like this is why I love my car hauler. This car has potential. Great video thanks for sharing..

Just discovered your channel. My wife and I enjoy the hell out of your videos!

Man, after watching this again, it almost looked like you had working air in that ol burb. Love it.

In my Neck of the Woods, Demolition Derbies Make use of all the Good Body Older Cars, I have seen some used in these events that were Collector Cars--back in 1980 at one Derby, a 74. Rocket 350 Olds. Cutlass was used that was Better than the one that I was Driving...

@9:45 Hank III “Rebel Within” Awesome song!

damn he was in really great shape a few too many cold snacks :P

I love watching the early VGG videos. It’s neat to see how far a feller has come from his humble beginnings to his humble present-ings? Is that a word? I don’t know! He’s come a long way is what I’m trying to say. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Great channel, a guy who knows how to have max fun on a min budget. Look forward to the next project, Keep it coming. ✌🏻

Working on watching every single episode.... best show on the webs...

Love coming back to watch these old ones!

Awesome, you have come a long way! You're more comfortable with the camera now. Found you 6 months ago and been watch since, just now going back to the first vids. All good stuff. Keep em coming! 👍👍

Love this channel. Kinda seems like you're beard grew an inch between the first two scenes. I'm impressed.

You should invest in a battery impact and ratchet. I’ve been turning wrenches for about 20 yrs and I love the snap on ones that I have both at home and at the shop. Also a fan shroud would make an enormous difference.

Finally watched an older vid. How polished you’ve become. And the old one is good to don’t get me wrong. Just cool to see the difference..! Very cool

Wow Love the sound, straight body & transmission didn’t grenade.

Thanks for the video! That was an epic journey and I was impressed how all that came together in such a short amount of time and made it all the way home; Great job and nice sound! Reminds me of the small block 1977 GMC I use to have and sorely miss!

I'm a new subscriber, just wanted to say I love your channel. Keep it up, thanks.

Just found this video. When I thought I'd seen them all buddy. I'm glad to see you made it home. Love your channel. its the best on KZfaq. Good luck for the future mate.

love going back and watching theses old videos still

Derek looked way different 4 years ago. I always liked these because they looked like a smaller version of my 66 4dr Belair. As much as I love a SBC; the straight sixes were great. I happen to love a 4.3 V6 as well. They are torquey as hell.

I like it a lot! Many people are to busy with life & or, full of it & don't appreciate the fact that cool cars are getting harder to find & that beauty/66 Chevelle 4door deserves another life! I like it a lot & im glad that a fun loving knuckle buster obtained it & is willing to turn a wrench & get dirty enough to get er going again! GOOD STUFF BRO!!! DID I SAY THAT I LIKE IT???? LOL Me, I need any full frame vehicle I can find because I am so sick of 4 banger fwd trash! I want a 1973 Chevrolet 400 with 4.125 stroke! Brother had one that was bored .030 over, utilizing a stroker kit, forged, internally balanced crank, amber lightweight pistons 11/1 compression, the lift & duration -idk/ had it all written down but but, don't have that notebook anymore! it was a circle track/offroad cam from summit, aftermarket aluminum heads 202/160, roller rockers, msd ignition, Holley 750 dbl pumper w/manual seconsaries, th-400 w/new valve body, B & M shift kit, 3,500 stall conv, 373 gears in a mint 79 Z-28 BUILT BY A LOCAL MACHINE SHOP & MAN DID SHE RUN!!! 1/8 MILE BEAST!!! Long story short, I NEED TO RECREATE THAT DRIVETRAIN!!!!!! IF YOU KNOW OF ANY 1973 SB 400 WITH 4.125 STROKE, WITH NO CRACK'S, PLEASE MESSAGE ME? GOOD STUFF BRO!!!

Great music to go along with the repower on the pretty decent 66, nothing a good shake down run won't kick the cob webs loose on the old girl.

This is awesome! I just bought an old 73 beetle. Found a motor (a 1600DP) for it, slapped it in, and 2 days days later... drove a 750 mile round trip with it! Basic maintenance is all it takes!

So.. A guy has watched everyone of your videos at least 17 and a half times. Great videos. I look forward to the next video.

I've been following your channel for about 2 years now & had to go back & see your 1st one. As always really enjoyed it, great video. 👍🏻

Just came across this. My first car in 1974 was a '66 Chevelle as well! It was also engineless but was a marina blue SS two door & had a Muncie M-22 rockcrusher & 4:88 12 bolt in her as bought. I was 16 at the time & built my first small block to bring her back to life. Fastest I could cruise in her was 50mph with that low rear, LoL. I bought new NOS chrome from the dealer for her & had her repainted. I remember problems as well with the positive starter cable melting from the header heat, ha-ha. Wish I still had her.

Dang, it's a stick shift car! There's a bonus! I had to convert my grandmother's 66 two door 300 model to 4 speed and dropped a .040" over 427 I built into it. Basically a 390 hp 427 engine. Runs faster now that it will stop. Got the parts to fix that but haven't had the time.

Still think we ' have fun hanging , u r. Ok in my book , glad I found ur site

I had a 66 Biscayne with the 250 and three on the tree. It was almost identical to that Chevelle. Same color, Four door, same color interior. Awesome car I love the way it drove all except the brakes, those old drum brakes, great video Derek keepem comin, same back seat problem too!!!

Great vid man! You are an inspration! And here i was afraid to go around the block , geeze keep it up

SERIOUSLY ! THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THE TREE SHIFT

Dang look how young VGG is in this video. This popped up in my recommended. So why not rewatch.

I honestly don't remember the last time i laughed out loud sitting here by myself watching a YT video, but the shot of no hood got me good. Thanks!

Good ol hank 3 in the background. But man a guy just loves watching theses vidjas