I don’t even mind that you’re bringing the rigs to your spot first to work on em. It would be nice to see those big harrowing road trips every once in a while, but a feller understands the need to diversify and spend your time on family and the greater career. I may have came for the revivals a while back but I stayed for who you are Derek, we love you and I will watch whatever you wanna do. I don’t say this because I’ve seen any specific complaints but you mentioned people asking for more revivals. Keep doing you brother, you’re an inspiration.

The Packard deserves to be restored. I’d pass on the Cordoba.

Sir: I’m an 82 yr old Viet Nam vet. I have been wrenching since I was 16 I enjoy your program and it brings back a lot of really good memories. Thanks

I don't see people commenting on how Derek loves to do all these charities just as much as he does wrenching on cars. Genuine car guy. Thanks for what you do.

This video saved my life. Literally. My buddy wanted me to go for a cruise and I decided against going bc I needed to watch the video. He was t-boned by someone in a dump truck on passenger side. Nobody would have survived in that seat. My seat. Thanks Derek...truly love the channel. Btw, friend is ok...at hospital w broken leg and concussion. Thanks again

I'm usually of the mindset of if it came with a carb, keep the carb. That stays in the spirit of the car. But on this one, I'd be really fascinated to see what kind of Sniper or similar would work for this rig. If it puts the car back on the road instead of rotting, I'm a fan!

I would love to have that old Packard, I AM 51 years old ,and my dream is to meet you and work on some of those old cars and trucks with you. I LOVE YOUR channel. I have been a back yard mechanic all my life. I am from Athens, Ohio your channels are the greatest. GOD BLESS TO YOU ALL, and keep up the amazing work you do.

I noticed the 8 volt battery! (4 vent caps) that was a way to make engine spin faster for those cold mornings. The voltage regulator could be tweaked for a 9 or 10 volt out put... so cool!

When you showed the battery and said “It’s 6v” I thought! “ Nope. 8v. 4 cells at 2v per cell.” Common trick on old farm tractors too. The old generators just didn’t put out much juice. 8v battery on a 6v system was a little extra insurance so you could still crank her over on a chilly morning.

That solenoid with the "severed off wiring" is the overdrive solenoid. Probably a Borg Warner unit. Was really popular from the 40's into the 60's.

Hi Derek. Well, watching you do what you do, if I am being honest, has always been very entertaining and educational. But in this episode, you went to town, and I mean you really went to town in this episode when you played "Piscataquis Blues" in the background while driving the Packard and showing us the road exactly how you see it. Man, you are awesome!!! Thank you, Sir, and please never stop doing what you are doing cause you are very good at it!!!!

"There's a few things that don't lie: kids, yoga pants, and headliners..." Honestly Derek you are GOLD coming up with stuff like this 😀

It's a three speed with overdrive, that canister with the unhooked wires is the governor for the overdrive, there should also be a solenoid mounted on the other side and then you should also have a relay mounted on the firewall and a switch mounted under the gas pedal. Ford used the same setup throughout the 50's and 60's. You can bypass all of that with just a toggle switch mounted somewhere easily accessible, like on the shifter. If you do that it gives you first second and third, and then use the switch in each gear and it'll turn it into a 6 speed. The cable should be ran to a handle under the dash.

Is it just me or is the sound delayed like 2 seconds. Noticed it when he was talking about the glass and going through the trunk.

This Packard is one mighty fine looking rig. Car designers really knew how to make beautiful cars back in the day. So glad you have one on the channel Derek.

Dad purchased a new gray 1952 Packard in East Texas. It was a large heavy car and with a straight eight! Dad always griped about the gas mileage; gas was 17 to 18 cents a gallon in those days. It was a automatic and shifted smoothly! No air conditioner, but had a radio! Lots of room inside for us kids to sleep as I remember. Lots of memories coming and going in the big heavy Packard!

That Packard is a keeper. Any vehicle that starts that easy is a rare find.

I deeply appreciate Derek setting up a camera and talking to himself as if we're right next to him.

The best thing about the Cordoba was the super deluxe patterned seats, which we got to see through the magicalness of KZfaq. Best to leave the rest of it to the elements. The Packard runs like a champ though. 👍

Back in 1972 I was driving wrecker and a gentleman stopped by and offered a free non-running that had been setting for 5 years car for removing it and it was only 3 miles from our lot so when I went to get it I found a 1957 pink and white Packard with absolutely no rust or dents and all the chrome intact decent tires all wheel covers perfect, I towed it to the shop cleaned the points put a battery out of a wrecked car in it poured a little gas in the fuel carburetor it started and idled, everything worked except the transmission was bad. It even bad self leveling air ride that worked. It had to many doors for my taste so I sold it about a month later for $500

One of these days I wouldn’t mind seeing you knockout a full *budget* resto on one of these rigs. Body, Motor, Frame even Interior. Stretch it out over a few episodes. Be something to look forward too.

Hot diggin dad-gummit, i love how Derek loves and admires something that old, being that tough and brute like the people of the era. This video was absolutely incredible.

OMG! I just watched this video from a few months ago! Was that a vintage tablecloth in the trunk?? I drooled at the thought of it! I collect them! Keep up the great videos. We (88yr father & husband too) really enjoy them all!

That "Oil Filter" is called a "Lubrifiner." It uses a roll of toilet paper for the filter element. All the top line of Cars had one. Also, in 1955 & 56, before Parkard merged with Studebaker, Pakard came out with some huge V-8 and self leveling suspension. Use to see old grim faced guys tooling around in a Packard with a 45 degree list. Also had hydraulic actuated windows. There were literally dozens of these things abandoned for something stupid like the points closed up, so me and Vince would get one running and drive it around. Until it got towed away, or blew up. Had a '51 Pontiac Silver Chieftain in the 6th grade. Straight eight flathead, with a four speed hydro. Could bump start it.

“Not the good bacon, settle down there Fred” had me rolling. Absolutely adore this channel, God Bless you Derek.

I just want to thank you for producing such an entertaining channel. My twin brother Kent has stage 4 lung cancer and is in home hospice. When he is awake, he gets out of bed to watch Vice Grip Garage, which keeps him engaged for hours! What a blessing VGG has been to us. Thank you again. Kat in Cody, Wyoming. PS: my husband has a 55 Cadillac, but it runs and is all stock except for the battery and tires. 😆

It makes my heart happy to see you giving these vehicles another chance. I am overjoyed to hear these vehicles run after having sat. That Packard was a real pleasure to hear purring like your black cat. I'm excited to see the restoration on it. I hope you don't do too much on the body, that patina and the little dings and dents just add character to the ol' girl. I personally think they want way too much for that Cordoba. Consider getting in good standing with a couple of salvage yards. You'd be surprised what comes in and how many still run! They'd be a lot cheaper as well. Love watching you, you have me laughing all the way. What is it with guys touching hot things... more than once! 😂 Yes, you're not the only one that does it. Stay safe and GOD bless

There is nothing like going back 50 or 60 or more years and finding these old rides. I remember one of the lines in Packard ads in the magazines of the day "Ask The Man That Owns One". Although they were rather "dinosaur-ish", they definitely were very well made and assembled.

Oooooh, Borg Warner 3 speed manual with overdrive! At 32:44, that's the electric solenoid that engages the overdrive. The cable you see is to lock the transmission out of overdrive so it operates as a standard 3 speed. There's a sun and planet gear set inside the tail shaft that provides the overdrive. I've got a Chevy version of that transmission in my 63 C10

I'd love to see a few more episodes on the Packard, maybe some semi decent repairs on those sills and rear quarter panels. She's a keeper alright!

Just stumbled across your channel and saw this video. I have a 1953 Packard Patrician that was my late grandfathers that I plan to restore. It’s been sitting for about 10 years. All the parts on on the car but one piece of trim that’s in the trunk. Glad to see you got this one to run!

I saw packard and straight 8 and clicked on it immediately! Two of my favorite things 👍👍

100% agree with you. The 40s/50s cars had the best styling.

That car has a lot of soul in her. You could just tell how happy she was to go for a ride, regardless of her condition. Take care of her! She deserves it!

My mother told me my Dad loved to work on packards! I was 4 when he died in 62 in a car wreck but I grew up working on cars and small engines! I never really saw Packard! I Really enjoyed seeing one and how sturdy it was built! It surprised me how quiet it was! Love your channel!

I've always had a soft spot for Packards and dreamed of owning one. I love the Thunderbolt Inline 8, such a cool engine and sounds great. I can't wait to see what you do with this car in the future. Hopin you decide to go down the restoration path, probably gonna be tough but this rig deserves another shot at life. (I really want to see this car clean and Cruisin down the road)

If any 6v wiring is in good order converting from 6v to 12v you don't need to upgrade the wiring. Current flow at 12v is half what it is at 6v - being the key advantage of 12v over 6 volt. This means the wiring only needs to carry half the current saving on copper. 6v wiring by necessity needs to be superior to 12v wiring since it flows double the current for the same work on any circuit. To show the relationship of current vs work for different voltages, in the example below we'll take a 1kw electric motor (say a starter) powered by three different voltages. 1kw or 1000w divide by 6v = ~166a. 1kw or 1000w divide by 12v = ~83a. 1kw or 1000w divide by 24v = ~41a. In short it is wasteful of resources (money) to use 200a wiring on a 24 volt starting system but it is absolutely imperative to use 200a wiring on a 6 volt system if driving a kilowatt load on a starter circuit. There are other issues such as a 10% voltage drop at 6v is more problematic than a 10% voltage drop at 24v. Of course if your 6v wiring harness is shot you'll still need to replace it whether or not you keep it a 6v system. I would ague it's more important to upgrade the harness if you keep it 6 volt.

My mom's dad, Grandpa Paul, was an "Engineer" at Packard in Detroit, and I was born in 1952, so this is very significant to me. Super video and great job bringing this beast back to life. KUDOS.

Correct me if I"m wrong, but each cell of a lead/acid battery is 2 volts so a 3 cell battery would be 6 volts and a 12 volt battery would have 6 cells. Now the battery in this Packard has 4 cells which would make it an 8 volt battery which was a common thing to do on some of these 6 volt systems that had too much electrical demand. They would use an 8 volt battery to compensate and it would not hurt the light bulbs or any of the other accessories.

That is a great example of America at its best , built to last & just great style , that still looks cool after all this time & built with so much better quality parts and labor that was done with the heart & soul that Americans are famous for! That's why it still runs like a champ ! Sure would like to see you go through it good & proper , like it deserves !

The farther we get along in the years, the more I want for full restos on these old 50s cars, especially higher end cars like this old Packard. Also, the Packard Plant is one of the largest old plants still standing of the defunct manufacturers in the Detroit area....i dont know...would just be cool to see it as it was... EDIT: now after seeing the entire video and how easily it started and ran, DEFINITELY needs to be saved on to the highest degree. You have a fantastic gem there, find and original or close to original carb, clean the car well, patch up the floors, get the leaks that can be gotten easily, coat the frame in some Por 15, and paint it.

Great episode!! I enjoyed the revival of this Packard!! Cordoba is a thumbs way down!! $1500?!!! That feller should've let you sample what he stuffs in his pipe!! The Packard is freaking awesome!! Thanks for doing what you do Derek!!

@ViceGripGarage I know I'm late to the party but, a feller's still playing catch-up and another fella sure does pump out a LOT of content! I was literally thinking just a moment before you said it but, there's nothing before or since in the automotive world more beautiful and sexy than the vehicles from the 30s, 40s & 50s! Nothing can ever come close!

We have a beautiful country, thank God. Been a while since I was down south in your neck of the woods. It's still just so marvelous. Thanks for the look around and the nice video!

For all of you younger guys, you don't want to leave the ignition key on a point-type ignition unless you are starting the car. When you do leave the ignition key on you will get full battery voltage continuously (unless the points happen to be in the open position) on the coil and overheat it. The points also can get overheated by doing this. That is why the coil was so hot when he touched it.

That's an 8 volt battery! Quite a common upgrade back in the day. Just turn up the voltage regulator to about 9.5 volts and away you go.

A really neat car. I had a 1950 Studebaker pickup in the late 1970s and early 1980’s, and was amazed at how many parts from other manufacturers of that time period, would work on my truck. The Packards were really great well engineered vehicles. I think you will enjoy having it.

Always love watching this channel. Love seeing how you've grown the channels. Its a lost art.

I’ve never seen a sniper on a straight eight. Would be interesting to see how that changes the drivability. It would be cool to see her brought all the way back around. The shiny bits and all.

Derek!! My Grandfather had one of these! Really unusual because we live in the UK! He was the talk of the town back in the day, he and his mates cruising around in a Packard straight 8 haha. Really excited to watch this one.

About ten years ago I passed on a 53 Packard with a straight 8 327 in it. It was a beautiful big engine that said THUNDERBOLT cast into the top of the engine. A feller ain't sure he shouldn't aughta passed on that.

My first car was a 1955 Packard Patrician. The ar had a 352 cu in V8. It had been setting for years and it took a year to make it roadworthy. Cool car, but I didn't realize that at the time.

Those 40 and 50's cars had so much more style than anything today. Love the fact that you are saving the ones you can.

That 8 is worth everything! Packard made RR engines in WW-2 , Machining and tolerances were the best! It is critical you keep that I-8! nice video!

17:14!!!! The facial expression had me absolutely howling!!!!! Great Video and nice to see you helping the less fortunate.

Beautiful car!! That unhooked solenoid is part of the overdrive. This car deserves a full restoration!! I had a friend who was given a Kaiser sedan years ago. What a wonderful car that was too.

My Granddad worked for Packard - when the plant closed, he was given a voucher for a free car - he gave his son, my Dad a Patrician which was probably one of the signature models. He talked about it a LOT. The 327 is easy to spot because the casting on the head says "Thunderbolt" across it. That's a pretty sweet car you got there.

Please keep the straight eight! Their sound is so unique and they're so rare nowadays

The last remnants of the Packard motor company not sits abandoned and is being disassembled off of Grand Blvd. In my hometown... Detroit. It was bought by a business man 10 years ago, and he told the city rhat he would have his office inside the Packard Motor Company assembled and being used by the beginning of 2003. Fast forward 10 years and here we sit! Earlier this year the 36th distric court ruled against the gentleman, who went against all his words, and let the site fall further into decay, and did absolutely nothing on the property. The last time any of that property was used was about 10 years ago by a small machine shop, which is no more.

My parents bought a new 1952 Packard 4-door, auto trans, when I was 16 so I got to drive it. I remember that when driving a city speeds, if I'd turn the steering wheel sharply in one direction and then release it, it would rotate back and forth in increasing amounts, such that I had to stop it by grabbing the steering wheel. Fun, but not stable at all.

Incredible how this rig runs after so so many years, like just fires up as if was last left yesterday. You gotta keep her, she’s got so much soul left in her and way too early for retirement. Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed watching!

Of all the great rigs I've seen you bring back to life , this one takes the cake. I hope to see you bring her all the way back! Then take her to town! What a great car!

Love that old Packard. Would it be worth a full restoration? I think you got a great deal on that, seeing how it started and ran so smoothly.

You sir, are living the dream! Thanks for letting us follow along and watch a little bit of it with you. 👍🏼

Glad to see you got the Packard up and running. It seems like she wanted to run, which also helps. Even though I'm a Mopar guy, I think I'd pass on the Banana-doba, and put the money towards restoring the Packard, because she deserves it.

I don’t know why, but my prevailing thought when I watched this episode: Your old man would be very proud of you. Great episode Derek.

Love the part with the kitty

Cars in this condition and from this era were my sole mode of transport in High Sc hook. I love the channel!

Love the old Packard. Do whatever it takes to get it running and driving great while keeping as much original as possible. A carb change would be fine. But the Cordoba would be a no go for me, don't like the car enough to go through all the trouble.

Came for Derek. Stayed for the car. Liked for the black kitty

I'd like to give you a big thanks Derek.. Your videos are so relaxing/therapeutic for me.. nothing I love more after a hard day than to sit back alone,dark room and cigarette I'm hand and binge on you wrenching.. Lol alot of time I put your vids on while I'm out working on my cars too.. Anyway bud , thx.. you touch more lives than you'd ever imagine.. Thx again

Cool car! The wire beside the transmission is for the overdrive governor, which is on the other side of the transmission from the round can looking thing you saw (which is the overdrive solenoid). That car has the now rare Borg Warner Overdrive which when you do get it working, is the best three on the tree you will ever have, turns it into a 5 speed as you can OD both second and third!! I have a 54 Meteor (Canadian Ford car) that I installed a Borg Warner Overdrive into and I love driving it. I can cruise at 75 or 80 miles an hour keeping up with modern traffic. The Packard straight 8 will have no problem with those speeds using the OD!! Should have video on my channel soon with the Overdrive install. Great job Derek!

I think you should do a full-on restore on the Packard. I cannot believe how it just lit right off. I wasn't even sure it was running for a moment. Just going to need some body work. With a little bit of love and care cars like these can run basically forever.

“Fellers, there are a few thing in this world that don’t lie.. kids, yoga pants, headliners.” Preach Brother Derek.

I gotta find a Packard like this. I would have it clear-coated and keep the patina look. You got an amazing bathtub Packard.

The comment on overdrive is correct (I have a similar setup on my ‘41). When properly operating a light on dash signals OD is available; the you let up on gas and it automatically kicks on. You floor it like a passing gear to kick it out of OD. Pretty fun to drive. Also, knob on left of column controls wipers (vaccuum operated)

Definitely keep that one as a Derek Driver! Take the money you would put into the Cordova and put it into the Packard. You showed a lot of joy driving it.

That straight eight sounds so smooth. Too bad the fuelmakeithappener is letting it down but that's easy enough to sort out. The foamage has to go though. I'd love to see this rig done. Not just driveable done but really done done. I mean whipped cream with the cherry on top done. Anywho, you get it. And that 400 Cordoba looks shot.

30's, 40's and early 50's cars are my favorite, the designs were the most evocative and I enjoy Art Deco lol.

Hopefully we see this car come back to the channel soon. I'm guessing it must be hard to find parts for though.

A few comments: 1. That Packard needs another “upgrade” episode- it’s just that good 👍🏻 2. I’d let that Cordoba go. Can’t save ‘em all. 😔 3. How in the devil did you manage to edit an episode exactly 1:00:00 ! 😄

Every time I see images of a 50's car interior, it takes me back to my single digit days riding with my grandparents.

Packard nice car, and you trusted it to go on that journey, very good video

That Packard is beautiful Derek my friend. Always wanted to own a car with a straight 8 in it. I'm diabled now so not sure if I'll ever be able to check that life box off but you made my day getting to see you get this old girl going. God bless!

Loved this video Derek . The Packard is Sweet . She is worth a total restore in my opinion .

This one wants to be on the road again, listening to the engine just purring away.. it's a keeper ! Fix the rust, adjust the carb, probably bad flow sumwhere down the line or need bigger jet. And when running right, get some nice paint (two-tone) make it shine !

Derek, been through a few dozen or more of your revivals. This one is special. Thanks man

That thing sounds amazing! Not even a shake. Love it.

What a beautiful car. Don’t have many of those in Australia. You’d be mad not to restore her after the love she just showed you.

A high school buddy had one of these many years ago. It was one smooth running and riding machine. Not many 1952 vehicles that will start and run like that Packard without a lot of work. IMHO that Cordoba is nothing but trouble.

I figure you've heard this about a million times but when you're out and about with these older cars try looking at the tractor supply places for bits and pieces. Lots of odd belt sizes and older ignition system parts can be found in those

I grew up driving a 55 Dodge pickup so can definitely relate to your comments about older vehicles being more connected to the road. Everything was manual no power anything. The old Dodge had a 273 V-8 with a 3 in the tree manual transmission

The shop Lion is giving it a “Cat” scan, I reckon he approves!

Although that's a nice going to town rig, I reckon she's more of a going to prom chariot. Make her shine and the kids will have an amazing ride for all of their special occasions. Thanks Derek!

They sure knew how to Chromium plate things properly back then. It is a beautiful car. When the Packard barked off the induction hiss from the carb obscured the sound of the engine. Plus it idled when stone-cold. The thing is running really rich. I think you said something about that when looking at the plugs?? So... No wonder it won't go over 40 mph. It needs a smaller main jet.

Awesome to see it on the road. Reminds me of my dads 51 packard. Good memories going out for a cruise.

I clicked on this video so fast! My wife's granddad, who passed, was a Packard enthusiast. So when it came time to name my son, we went with Packard as a tribute to him. Solid cars with a ton of class. I know you don't full-blown restore rigs, but if you can bring back some of its former glory, that'd be amazing to see!

The 4 caps on the battery makes it an 8 volt unit, 12 volts have 6 cells, 8 volts have 4, and 6 volt has 3, if its like a ford overdrive of the same era the cable is to mechanically dis engage the o/d (for reversing if the solenoid is stuck on), the solenoid is to engage and disengage the o/d from the dash, there will be some circuitry to prevent the o/d from engaging in first or speeds below 25mph

I think you should put the Holley Sniper on the old Packard. But dyno it with both carburetors so we can see what it does.

9 volt battery is an upgrade for the 6 volt. ... everything still works for the 6 volt, lights, generator, and it starts better in the winter too.