I love the absolute matter of fact nonchalantness in his voice when he said "Yeah there's no brakes" *and then immediately picks up speed*

The best thing ever about KZfaq, getting away from the main stream shit and watching interesting people building channels like this.

After watching these videos I started working on my 1994 Ranger with 307,000 miles on it ! Got running and driving! Thanks Derek!

After watching about twenty of your repair videos, I finally got the confidence to restore my old 1980 Jeep CJ5. I hadn't driven it since 1998. It sat out in a field with no top on it for a couple of decades. It was pretty run down, but we got it back to going again after about a month or two of Saturdays and I drove it again yesterday, for the first time in about twenty-four years. It's got the same Pontiac I -4 , 2.5 Liter, 151 cu, inch engine in it as your Firero. Thanks, Vise-Grip!

Most people: “This car is rough, let me spend years trying to make it better” Derek: “This car is way too nice, let me leave it in a hail storm for 17 years to make it more like something I would drive. Oops, that’s waayyy too much. Perfect!”

I was telling my wife about the hail damage on this car and she said "That sounds like a South Dakota storm." I assumed you were in Minnesota and told her so. Then you said you were in Piedmont, SD. and I told her she was right. That's when she made the connection that she might know you and your wife. Little bit of work on the Google box and turns out she went to school with both of you and has known your wife since kindergarten. What a trip. Small town SD strikes again!

Derek, A couple things: I've seen you work on a few 2.5 engines now and just wanted to mention that sensor attached to the air cleaner is a MAP (manifold air pressure) sensor and will drastically alter the way it runs, and also allow it to go into closed loop. It's better to just unclip it from the air cleaner and leave it connected. The next thing is, if you run into a trunk that houses the battery as this one does that you don't have keys to, hook a battery or charger up to the cigarette lighter and you should be able to use the trunk release instead of drilling it out. Great vids, buddy.

I’ve always loved the Fieros. When I was 10, or 11 years old I remember seeing them at the dealer and thinking how neat they looked.

I will always identify these cars with Ronald Finger. He's done a great job restoring his.

This is literally the best of Derrick all in one episode! Comedic genius, engineering mastermind, buddhist philosopher, cool dude and husband. Officially writing him in on my ballot for 2020. Thank you Vice Grip Garage Fam!

This was fun to watch Derek. My college roommate had a Fiero GT in black and grey. At night the interior looked like a spaceship with all the lights inside. He killed it, and nearly us, rolling her at 80 mph. A ambulance ride to the ER and a few stitches is what we got. She held together just enough to protect us. Thanks for making this video and thanks for the memories.

been married 25yrs we dated in high school and I used to drive her around in you guessed it, a pontiac fiero. I miss the memories in that car. I really enjoyed this episode, thank you

I watched the entire video...these can get addictive haha 🚗

My sister's in the hospital with cancer and just had her leg amputated. Showed this channel to my dad and we've both been watching to keep our spirits up... Mission accomplished! 👍

This is one of the best episodes I think you’ve done. Just shows when you’re a teenager you don’t know at all lol you have to come back a number of years later and fix it properly or well fix it anyway lol. Your videos are entertaining enjoy them very much.

New subscriber from Sweden here. Breaks my heart to see a Fiero in that condition. I've owned Fieros since 2001 and absolutely love them. Never had an iron duke though. Mine have always been 87 GT's with the 2.8 v6. Throw on a few modern suspension parts and they're like glued to the road.

We all had to see a friend go to the salvage yard. Very few of us ever get the chance to bring it back. 🤘

Nice

Love this channel - it's reminds me of simpler days when I used to wrench on cars to flip them all though High School. My daily was a 1976 Capri which suffered from many disabilities that made her unique and also provided theft deterrent! You are skilled and confident - love it!

You're amazing Derek. My Dad and I watch you all the time. He got me into watching because he loves your humor. We have matching Vice Grip Garage shirts 😄 We both love classic cars. I'm 36 now. I told him it's my goal me to own a classic car before I'm too old to really enjoy it. If I stayed in the Coast Guard a little longer, I would have gotten into troubleshooting engines, not just replacing parts and doing maintenance. We have learned a lot from you though.

"It's been sittin' 17 years, I know that 'cause it's my car........and I'm the one who abandoned it here." 🤣😂🤣👌

Ive watched this several times and I can officially say "Fresh Lightning Cube" is basically something I will be saying from here on out

I worked at the Fiero plant in Pontiac Michigan from 1984-1986, in the chassis dept. stuffed rear ends into them girls, routed wire harnesses through fire wall, hooked up trans cables, and then some. Retired from GM in 2020 45 yrs of service. would love to have that ride in my garage in N.E. Tennessee. Great show you put on Derek keep up the good work.

I just love this channel my Lil bro and I are working hard on starting our own "big iron garage" rescuing and restoration of old cars and beautiful pieces of history! Love the work u do brother God bless america!

Derek, here are the reasons why you should give me that Fiero: 1. I have a bizarre craving for an old Pontiac 2. The wife would flay me 3. I have zero space for it 4. I would make at least 1, maybe 2 people jealous 5. 80s GMs are such pleasures to drive 6. Who really needs windshields 7. I collect broken glass 8. Me and TBIs, we're tight 9. Two words: pop ups 10. We must save the manuals, it's a moral imperative 11. Pontiac is America's Alfa Romeo 12. I don't have a garage 13. The hail damage is like dents on a golf ball, better fuel efficiency 14. The tires are obviously fine. So let me know.

Nothing makes me happier when KZfaq tells me there’s a new vgg out. Keep me coming.

My first new car was a 1984 Fiero 2M4. Just started my active duty Army stint...what a joy to drive. Although slow, it handled decent and was gorgeous. Sold it after a few years once I got married and started a family. Love the channel.

Those Iron Dukes really are something else. I had one in an ‘85 S-10 Blazer that my brother and I owned (we split the purchase price between us) in high school in the early-mid 90s. It was a vehicle that was very obviously abused by the previous owner, and my brother and I picked up right where he left off 😂 . Lots of things broke on that vehicle in the 3 years we had it, but one thing it never did was fail to start up and drive down the road.

That little bit of panic after "Yeah there's no brakes" while flying down the hill was super funny man. You're an animal!

"She came outta nowhere on a horse..." This either needs to be a song lyric or on a shirt / hat.

This is my first video I saw from your channel a few weeks back. Been watching your channel like crazy now. Love the videos. This one actually made me look for another fiero. First car back in highschool was an '86

I thoroughly enjoy your channel and videos! You bring a lot of charm to KZfaq and all these old cars. Takes me back to The Red Green Show, but with getting cars working again! Cheers!~

You could actually see how excited he was when it fired up. A lot of memories in that car probably.

The look on your face when you go “yeah there’s no brakes...way too fast!” Made me giggle 😂😂 it was an intense moment.

just rescued an 87 gt from a field ; she sat for 21 years, and this is in michigan! swiss cheese floor, but she made it 36 miles home for us, and into the garage! would love to win this Fiero you've got! Either way, love your channel!!! Huge fan!

Derek, I have fond memories of my first car, A 1967 VW Bug I bought for $150 in 1986. It came with the body of another beetle. This video had me smiling the whole time! I kept imagining myself finding my old car and getting it running again. I'd love to see you resurrect and old beetle that has set for years.

This is one of those cars you think "I'll fix it later" and then something happens to it, and you've already made up your mind and she just dies where you left it. Its sad, but at least you're honest about it. Keep up the revivals. Makes me happy to see someone checking on these old rides. the way those tires aired up, she just wanted to be loved

Brings back fond memories of the Fiero I used to keep in the trunk of my '68 Caddy, in case I got a flat.

Love this guys videos, just a natural at it, will definitely follow his mechanical endeavors. Dude is genius to get that fiero running after it's sitting there since time began! I got to get my fiero running now with confidence ❤️

This dude can fix ANYTHING - Last week I watched him and was inspired to fix a cabinet drawer in my kitchen and to finally replace a part on my clothes dryer... He's amazing!

When testing for fuel it is important to aim the fuel line at the lightning whirler.

“That tachometer, it’s at 9 thousand rpm” ... “I like that” .. 😂😭😂😭

Love the Fiero video I have the 1988 Fiero gt still and it’s in amazing shape I’d send a pic if I knew how . Love y’all’s channel and the family . Love from Oklahoma !👍❤️

Great episode! My first car I would love to find or at least another like it. In 1993 I got a 1974 Olds Omega for my bday. It needed some tlc but it ran great and was fast with a Rocket 350! Awesome you gave this car away to a viewer!!

My father in Law was on the design team for the Fiero. They tried to tell GM uppity ups that the vehicle was not production ready but they bypassed their top designers and pushed it through. It was a disaster on wheels. The last year they made it, they finally fixed all the problems. By then no one was purchasing them so they killed it. My father in law was pretty upset over GM being like that and went back to Ford. He helped design the Mustang back in the 60's.

"Got my bat-tree tester." Pulls out his multi tool and shorts the terminals. Still laughing!!!! 😆😉😉

I really enjoyed my 1984 Pontiac Fiero 2M4 SE (silver mini-metalflake) . That 2L Iron Duke was a real performer with it cast iron head. I drove this car across the country (from NJ to Texas and back three times over several years) because I really loved driving that car. Its power vs traction with new tires was awesome. The most controllable car I ever drove.

Dude you are a badass. I love how you can fix anything. You and your family are amazing

49:00 onward.....that scene in the Blues Brothers when they're driving through the mall and the car is gradually disintegrating.... most entertaining Derek one of the best channels on KZfaq

No Automotive Channel makes me laugh so hard, like this here

I wish I would have seen this episode earlier. I absolutely love those cars!! I would have loved to give that car the TLC it needed to run around town again! Great channel!!!!

I have to thank you so much for all the years that you have made me so happy watching Your videos. I really love your sense of humour And no matter how depressed I get I always watch at least one of them to make me smile🫶

I must say you make me laugh!! Your videos are by far the best car entertainment videos on KZfaq. I always look forward to your new videos.

This needs to be on regular TV! We don't need more unrealistic plastic surgery car restoration shows - we need more VICE GRIP GARAGE!

Thank you Derek and Jess! And family for all the great content ❤ much love !! Again I think the boys are the luckiest ever!! I'm in a bad way and you bring me joy thank you

I've never laughed so much watching a car video than I do when I'm watching yours. Love the videos man. They Crack me up and your basicly living my dream

"I know that because it's my car, and, I'm the one that abandoned it here"... Story of so many a Fiero's life.

You are literally the best mechanic I’ve ever seen on or off the screen. This channel has a lot of room to grow with you man. Best of luck to a guy.

Thank you for helping me to not get anything done :-D it's always doing the right thing to watch your channel.. I feel like this Fiero would make a fine addition to my garden of old cars and machinery, so I'm watching this space for the giveaway.

I am glad I found this place , You make me smile with your use of language ! Also I am an old Pro Mechanic and I am enjoying watching the work on these cares , In fact you are making me wan't to get back into the Car world .

Only person I'll sit and watch an hour long video from. Love it

This guy legit reminds me of every guy I grew up with - super handy, laid back, a drawl with no urgency, and will give you the shirt off their back if you need it.

Had the same car in Highschool, 1990. Yes there are speakers in the headrest, 4x10s in the dash. Oh yeah, the Fosgate punch 10 inch fiberglassed in the passenger side floorboard. Old school punch 1560 in the flip down console. The mail vans use those same 4 cylinder iron duke engines.

Before this video Id never heard of Diamond T but now there one of my all time favorite motor companions I love the style of them just absolute works of art

Knowing your highschool car was also a Fiero is just the kinda thing that gives a guy complicated feelings...

A guy will never get her going without a serious mullet and some def leppard playing.

Pity there was no barn, if had been parked inside what a “barn find“ it would now be. Oh well, a reminder that we all make questionable decisions in youth - or decisions that seem to make sense at the time - that haunt us later in life. As for the tires, I think the Pontiac remembered you and was doing her best.

Arguably my bop hope of the automobile world with his straight face comments...what a howler...good job.

My God, I needed a VGG video after this week!

I lost it when he said “yeah there’s no brakes” 😂😂😂

Enjoy going back watching these oldies. Laugh so hard when your driving. Lol. Thank you for the entertainment 💪😇

This was a joy to watch. It's been a couple years, so I hope whoever has gotten it, enjoys it as much as you did

The tires actually held up after the test drive. "I'll be dipped."

I think a guy just single handed increased the value of Fieros. Believe me when I tell you fellers, go out and buy one right now, before they become the next Hemi Cudas.

Oh yeah The best! Had a friend - Who had one - Raul - RIP Memories of tooling around in it And thanks Derek For making recall all those days of doing similar - getting cars running - with friends.

I had two iron dukes. One in a 1982 citation witch i treaded in for a 1987 s10 . Citation had over 100,000 miles and the S10 had 211,000 miles until it got rear ended. Both were good running engines.

“This plastic air intake thing is about to be thrown into the next county.” Got me right in the feels 🤣🤣🤣

Posted 6 minutes ago. I remember on an older video that you were there showing us around and talked about this car.

Over there sits some pretty cool rigs! a guy hooked his peepers on some diamond T trucks and some other glorious projects in the wait. truly what a gold mine that yard is! glad you got to ride in your old Fiero and remembered how uncomfortable and gutless she was... perfect.

you always seam to find some great yards , wish we still had them here , fantastic vids

As a qualified electrical engineer I can tell you that lightning cube is the officially recognised term, good job keeping the audience informed

"A contest? What are the prizes?" "Second prize is my old Fiero." "What's first prize?" "You don't have to take the old Fiero."

All of that AND you too it off with pure generosity. Those fieros are amazing cars and a lot of fun to drive. I've owned 2.

Love all of your videos can’t get anymore down to earth 😊😊

When I was a teenager my friend had a Fiero I spend many an evening after school working on it for him. good memories I miss those days

I LOVED it!!! I SO would have loved to watch this with my girl. I lost her December 14, 2020 in a house fire. I am currently looking for her Fiero. Oh it would have been so much fun to watch this with her. She SO TOTALLY would have been cheering on your little Fiero....and giving you tips of what to try next. She wrenched on her own Fiero in my garage. It was where she got her start...doing her own repairs. Thanks for the smiles. I really enjoyed this. Most I've smiled since I lost her.

Had a sweet 85 back in 92. The factory custom wheels. I loved it. Sold min whn clutch started to go.

Your the best mechanic I ever seen may God bless you with more mechanic knowledge God bless my friend from phx az

I'm 17 and my current car is a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix; this thing has been sitting for as long as I've been alive. It's perfect!

"great things happen when you cut corners" . Words to live by, I'm dying over here.

Wow 😮 thats awesome giveaway! Wonder who wound up with that bad boy, I wished I was subscribed a year ago this is one of only two KZfaq subscriptions I have that i check daily for new videos 👍 love this guy and all his projects ! Man it would b so fun to help him and hang out just once

Love the show I watch while I work on my project I beat my windshield wiper motor back to life it moves a little bit okay it smoked but I’ve learned a lot on your show and may get to drive mine soon but not if it’s raining I’ve got a formula with wrong motor well look forward to more episodes

putting air in the tires: like a phoenix rising from the ashes 😂

"No dead bodies?" "No! But I did find a 3/8th wrench!" "Woo!!" 😂

My dad and i put a Chevy crate motor in the back of a fiero 33yrs ago when I was 16. It had alum intake, heads, roller rockers I think it was lt1 motor. There was a kit called V-8 archy that swapped the 6 or 4 banger out to a v8 of your choice. We had so much fun in that car dragging every car that wanted to run. Most fav was racing a 454 Chevelle with nos. He went to my school and that win propelled a feller to king status in my high school with all the gear heads 😁😁😁. Thank you Derek for this channel and your content. Its just good clean comedy thats helping me through a tough situation currently. Reminds me of wrenching on cars with dad when I was younger. Yall are just cool cats I wanna come hang out and laugh the day away with some fellers lol.

Thanks for a nother great video the personal touch was great. My wife had a 1984 Fiero 4 cyl. Automatic, Gm put out a recall I think it was a Crack in the cylinder head not sure never had any other problems with it we both liked to drive it my friend made a huge Pegasus Hood badge for it Gold on black vinyl. I watched him cut it out freehand he had skills.

This channel has quickly grown to be my favorite on the youtubes :)

"That woman came out of nowhere on a horse" I spit my egg out for breakfast I was not ready for that

Oh man... I REALLY wanted a Fiero when I was about 17. I just loved the small, compact, sleek look of it. :)

That’s amazing love the little Feiro was a fun watching your show 👍