Betty White was near death, almost went into cadillac arrest. Great Job for saving her Derek.

@matthewb8229

3 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there.

@moondawg3693

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaaa...niceee

@GuernseyDayne

3 жыл бұрын

Think of seven letters Begin and end in C Like a big American car But misspelt with a D.

@1DEADBEEF1

3 жыл бұрын

"CADILLAC ARREST" would be an owesome name for a caddy project!

@_wanted_outlaw3007

2 жыл бұрын

That didn't age well................... just like Betty white......

Derek must love Betty, she’s got the best battery in the fleet.

@petercolquhoun2086

3 жыл бұрын

Why does Interstate or DieHard not sponser any of these KZreadrs? Huge missed opportunity.

@compt3ck

3 жыл бұрын

I think this was staged. No way he had a battery that was good haha.

@mikebarnes8908

3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao 😂😂😂😂

@proletariatbourgeoisie9929

3 жыл бұрын

*battry

@thomaswaldorf9141

3 жыл бұрын

It's the only car he fits in factory.LMAO

the buildquality of these old Cadillacs is just mindblowing, incredible how the paint came back around... really excited to see more of the Betty White story!

@LynxStarAuto

3 жыл бұрын

Yep this was toward the tail end of the quality GM land yachts

@Idontknowmaybejohnsmith

3 жыл бұрын

Minus the nylon timing gears and lack of dash instruments. Fantastic car otherwise. Some cam with tow packages.

Got to love the lines of classic caddys.

My favorite thing is to watch him pull cars out, get them running after 20 or so years and then watch them run better than my daily driver.

@user-tf5kr4qp2i

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. There’s a reason why my wife and I own old iron. I daily drive a 68 Ford crew cab with f100 suspension under it. And she daily’s a 1966 chevlle wagon 327 auto car. We do have a newer family rig tho for long trips and camping it’s a 81 suburban 4x4 454 4 speed rig.

@Thorgal85

3 жыл бұрын

Same here 😁

@my95buick

3 жыл бұрын

Because they ran better than your daily when it was parked 🤣🤣

I like how the word “transformation” in the video’s title shares the same font as the Cadillac script on the car. A guy just appreciates the details.

@ViceGripGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Great catch Norm

@alexbaker9967

3 жыл бұрын

@@ViceGripGarage this Cadillac is definitely worthy of a complete frame off restoration

@normenderle550

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexbaker9967 it is worthy of a full resto but it would be a massive multi-year undertaking. You also have to factor in that these things are only original once. Preserving on it and stopping most of the degradation would be in my opinion the most practical approach for it.

@earlhollar1906

3 жыл бұрын

@@normenderle550 good point you rechrome one bumper and it's not original anymore.

@zulumagoo1

3 жыл бұрын

@@earlhollar1906 that's where soft aluminum foil and WDfishoil come into play. I bought a bag of Reese's cups and a can. But I'm only doing rings for an older mid grade set of Pearl. We'll call them ... Anger mngmnt D vise's.

Excited to see the Caddy come back to her glory. Nice work as always.

@ViceGripGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks for showing 'er some love! This was probably one of my favorite revivals

My first episode of VGG was when you got her going. Been hooked sense. My favorite channel. Keep up the great work!

@ricpal007

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, keep up.

@wolf3dv

3 жыл бұрын

Same, it was one amazing video it was! It actually got me into car rescue/restoration videos overall

@johnnyvanderheide2298

3 жыл бұрын

I think we all got it bad for our mans visegrip life.

@lthutchins9473

3 жыл бұрын

Same. Got all caught up over the last few months and now the first thing I do when I turn on the puter is check to see if there's a new video.

@kapekodbob

3 жыл бұрын

wheres the link please

I am absolutely awe struck. I can't believe that paint came back around. A feller's got skills.

@stringfellowhawk4843

3 жыл бұрын

Same same. Almost looks like it was covered up in a garage the whole time....not sitting in a swampy field.

@tjnucnuc

3 жыл бұрын

Look we know he’s a funny cool dude but it’s not equally funny when you try and speak like him. I’m sure he gets tired of people trying to talk like him.

@chadruple8039

3 жыл бұрын

Makes a guy just wanna give him my 79 k10 Silverado original 33,xxx Mile pickup. Just to see it on here

@cdrdddowning

3 жыл бұрын

Detroit's Woodward Ave. Dream Cruise needs such a car in it.

Sweet restoration. Also awesome to see your boys in the background, doing their own wrenching. You certainly are instilling some great values in those boys. Keep up the great job as a father, and a fabulous ‘youtuber’.

My Dad bought a 1970 Jade Green one of these back in 1971. It looked like a brand new car then. It was perfect. I loved that car so much! He cut out little presidential seals that said official US Tax Payer on them and he stuck them on flexible magnets then put them on the doors. The car looked like an official Presidential Limousine. And got lots of stares from people as we drove by. It was hilarious! I will never forget that car. It was a real smooth riding car. It loved Gas stations but it was a lot of fun to ride around in thats for sure. Glad to see you bring Betty White back! She is a sweetheart for sure. Perhaps the best looking Cadillac ever made! In my opinion. Its timeless! In the Luxury car market. It just reaks class! This car would be worth a total frame off restoration and brought back to showroom new. It's rare being triple white and should be preserved.

That car is definitely worth keeping as original as possible. What a great find! Lots of elbow grease really brought it back to life. Great job! 👍

@jasonm6468

3 жыл бұрын

My Father used to work on the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie RR. That was a while ago!

@edeckman

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonm6468 I live down the street from the B & O Museum in Baltimore. Derek lives in North Jebus.

@BaltimoreAndOhioRR

3 жыл бұрын

cool!

@dustydon6419

3 жыл бұрын

@@edeckman no your area well. I’m a south eastern Baltimore County boy but family with SoWeBo and Pigtown. Visited the museum often when the kids were little

@tacey01

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonm6468 was it called The Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad? I knew several of those employees!

Watched a video the other day where you were being interviewed. I believe one of the questions asked to you was, how do you feel now that you're getting all the attention with the success of the KZreads? You were also chatting about your upbringing with your Grandpa and Dad. You had mentioned that years ago you used to do all the shiny stuffs with cars. Your responses to the questions certainly define who you are Sir. Growing up on a large farm with the closest store being a 2 day camping trip away, having your Grandpa throw you the keys to the old Chevy hay hauler with the sbc in it with baling wire holding the PTO and several other non essential items wrapped up in it as well, your brother who drove it most of the time slamming it into gear for the second set of gears as your driving and your Grandpa not explaining to you how things operate so that you could figure it out on your own. Derek, you are America in it's truest form. You don't see something for what's it worth, you see it for what it is. Your knowledge is priceless and it came from many years of hard work. Your grandpa/family did you right and not only did you learn from them but, your passing all of it onto your boys and even us as fans of VGG. Now back to that main question. How has KZread affected you? You said, when you walk into O`Reily's auto parts people spot you and your not used to all the attention but, your response to that is what makes you who you are. I hope you never change who you are. Your personality, your demeanor, your work ethics, your humor all took many years to compile into one hell of a fella. It shows like a beaming light. Your a great dad, husband, family man, patriot and friend. If someone were to ask me, who is one of your favorite Americans today I would certainly rank you at the top. With all that's going on in our world today, YOU keep us grounded and focused on what it is we're all fighting for, FREEDOM! Thank you so much for being you and sharing that with us. Money could never afford what you offer for free. Btw, Happy belated birthday. Your so young, no offense but, I'm glad. We have a lot more time to enjoy you and your family. Maybe someday I'll have the pleasure to meet you in person, crack open a cold snack and maybe even do a Christmas bus ride or better yet, a tight lines day in the old swimming hole. Hope that day comes soon, would certain enjoy trying to keep these ribs from busting through the side skins. Best of all to you and your family Derek. Btw, tell Jess her 4th of July cake looked awesome. Your such a blessed man. Be safe on those race week excursions as well and grats on your drag license. As always, look forward to having you and the gang on the screen here at my home.

I remember this old girl She cleaned right up with your patented magic juice! She is a beauty!

A guy loves seeing the old Cadillac come to life. Bring the thunder to shined up and looking fancy. Can't wait to see more. The body style of those cars are fantastic

Loved when at 20:00 Your boys were back there working on their 4 wheeler by themselves. You're a great dad for teaching them and letting them tinker on their own.

Wow, over 20K views in an hour. Lots of folks love some VGG 👍🏻

You're right the Moses sandals is absolutely fantastic,. Derek has a great personality I look forward to watching his videos just as soon as they are posted

Good to see you dig out the old girl again. She is a gem. Seems like every time you work on her she just gets sweeter looking. Can"t wait to see her when she is done! Keep working your magic!

I was actually having withdrawals Derrick. Thanks bro. You keep us all going sometimes with your good heart and comedy and your genuine love for America and cars.

Love seeing the boys working in the back. They will remember this for ever.

So glad you are keeping her and making her run and drive beautiful again

Great Job Derek......What elbow grease you put in to that paint........I noticed the sky in the background(time passing) as you were buffing Ole Betty and you put serious effort into that paint aside from all the painting priming...clear coating the sections you did. That paint is like a smooth crystal lake in the early morning........just classy!!!!! Derek my Grammy had a 71......Great memories seeing you bring Betty back......Thank You! I am one of those who was hoping we would see her again and man you delivered!!!! Great Job DEREK!!!!👍👍

This is my favorite vehicle Derek's ever pulled out of a field, and it's really not close.

@andrewallegra6368

Жыл бұрын

This is the one vehicle, that I would buy off him, then have it completely restored. This thing even had air ride suspension, crazy for 1970.

I've seen your intro a hundred times and I still lol when Jessica drops the Monza down! Hahahaha:) Your family rocks! Love you cats!

Super happy to see Motor trend invited you on their "Hoopty Challenge." Enjoy your shows where ever I can find them. Yesterday I did some sanding, bondo, self etch primer and paint on my parents 98 Expedition. Good old rig, just rusty in a few spots, needs fuel rails cleans, new sparkolaters and lightning wires... Then I can buff the paint and get it ready for another decade of getting the folks around, they are 80 and 82, so not looking for forever... I never was the paint and body guy, but a feller can do with some "Can Do" spirit and a couple of wobbly sodas. :)

This caddy revival is the reason I even found this channel, I have always wanted to find one like this to bring around and throw back on the road. Be a sweet parts gettin rig and cattle buying rig for this farm boy to find some day! Until then keep up the great content VGG!

Hands down favorite car in the fleet. I don’t know why I love that big rusted Cadillac so much, but that really is a beautiful car. She deserves the love.

@pcno2832

3 жыл бұрын

'69s and '70s had wonderful lines. With the angled crease leading up to the fins, these cars looked like giant prehistoric bird-like creatures.

@barbaraganschow1478

3 жыл бұрын

I loved Betty since she called out for help💕I’m thrilled with her rescue🤩

@robertl2956

2 жыл бұрын

If you love it that much , ive got an ugly asd blue one here in Wi . Typical bondo. Horrible paint job, even Earl Schieb wouldve looked concours. It does run..

Love the Caddy! The episode you pulled Betty out of the mud was my introduction to a feller and by the power of grayskull and Moses sandals, you went ahead and hooked a fella in for life.

That car survived and endured so long. She deserved the love and and showed how awesome she was. I love those old Cadillacs. Rode in a few as a kid, I had a 75 Coupe DeVille for a few years back in the early 90’s.

I can't tell you how much I am in love with this car. Of all the revivals you have done this one is my personal favorite. Something about a big white mile long land yacht just makes me swoon.

I have been waiting so long to see Betty white back. One of my favorite projects.

@ViceGripGarage

3 жыл бұрын

a lot more coming!

You have brought that unit back from the great impound yard in the sky.Derrick..please go back with whitwalls and the large stock hubcaps if possible...thanks for all you do.

@dbrown8388

3 жыл бұрын

👍

I was hoping there would be more on the Betty White Caddy~ I couldn't believe when you pulled her out of the swamp and got her started and drove it home! Looking forward to seeing more on this old land yacht. I'm predicting that it will turn out beautiful!

I love watching these old neglected cars come back around, especially Cadillacs. I recently did the same buff n polish on my 64 caddy and I'm super happy with the results.

This is one of my favorite VGG rescues! Glad its back!

That old boat is just amazing. I'd drive that every day.

@theeoddments960

3 жыл бұрын

If ya could afford it lol my 66 Electra with the old nailhead gets 9 mpg and i live in Minnesota same as Derek and gas ain’t getting cheaper at all

Back 30 years ago or so I had a "70 Caddy Fleetwood Brougham I bought off a co worker for $100. 500 4bbl motor. Still ran good and needed a ball joint for inspection, that was it. Ran it for a few years and my young daughter at the time stepped on the seat buttons and jammed the electric seat controls. The next day it burned up in my driveway. Damn, this video brings me back to great memories with friends and family riding the back roads with 13.2 passengers and cold snacks in the trunk. Oh, and I painted it pink. Thanks Derek!

A guy in North Dakota, watching a guy, bring the shine to a 70s Caddilac, awesome job feller

"Moses sandals" Has to be ones of the best statements in a feller's repertoire.

@DaveyJonesLockerwithJazzy

3 жыл бұрын

True, I use Ghandi's flip-flop, it's dirty!

@jeffreybamford7365

3 жыл бұрын

Chinese safety boots.

@gatesj777

3 жыл бұрын

“Jesus creepers” and “Jerusalem cruisers” work too.

@DaveyJonesLockerwithJazzy

3 жыл бұрын

@@gatesj777 beautiful, more for the library ..

@gavinbrown5351

3 жыл бұрын

Well I be dipped needs to go on a t shirt

VGG, the perfect salve to soothe a raging hangover...lol. 🤯 Thanks Derek. 👍

@joeday4293

3 жыл бұрын

Was it wobble pops, or Black Velvet?

Looks great! I’d appreciate a tutorial on cutting and buffing - your results are inspiring!

That paint resto is just incredible... a guy is havin' his mind bottled.

Pulling this car out of that field was the first episode I watched. I laughed my ass off...keep em coming!

@MrPaige222

3 жыл бұрын

I lost a million dollar imaginary bet on the floors on that video. Car was literally sitting in the dirt for DECADES and with the rot on the lower front fenders, I thought for SURE those floors were completely gone. How they're PRISTINE is still a mystery to me. Love this car.

@mattcrooke8321

3 жыл бұрын

Snap 😂😂. What a fantastic episode that was.

@hughstephenson2957

3 жыл бұрын

That was my first one too.. I thought fer SURE ole mother earth had got thatn!!

@moondawg3693

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it was my first episode as well. Amazing what can become from these old beasts. Cheers

@bigtonyself

3 жыл бұрын

Same that one got me started

I love seeing your boys in the background. Reminds me of working in the shop with my dad when I was younger. They may be playing but they are learning some good stuff. Thanks for the videos!

Love Betty! Please keep her going! For some reason this car is special!

Oh my Jesus this car came back sooo well I love it and I love how much you care about these old cars and trucks keep at it man love the content

I’m excited for this build! We had one as a family car when I was a weeee lad. Paid $200 for it back then and drove it to church every Sunday.

Derrick please bring back the BOAT TAIL!! A fella can only take so much!

Derek, I'm really glad to see how you're continuing to work on the old girl -- she's definitely worth it. Just the great job you've done with the interior and paint has really breathed some life back in to it. I am looking forward to seeing you finish it up and take her on the road.

Looks Great Derek, the more you do to her the better she looks, Betty definitely wants to recover her lost yearage out in the field. Another classic saved, good on you Derek.

Ever since watching this field revival I’ve been excited to see it cleaned up. Those seats looks tremendous. I always conjure up the back stories of these rigs.

Nothing like starting a Saturday with an episode of VGG - let's a guy know the day is gonna' be A-OKAY!

@MoultrieGeek

3 жыл бұрын

Thought the same thing. Got a quick cuppa and turned the ol' peepers on Derek and Ms White.

What a beaut! A real Landyacht with that styling. Looked ahead of it's time with all the straight lines and sharp angles. With that cool of an interior, you could lend it out for weddings or as a limo.

Love the Betty White series Guys. Discovered your Chanel and truly enjoy you all and the positive vibes you put into your content. Thanks for the entertainment 😎

Betty was the first revival that I laughed out loud so many times! Really came into his own!

A feller was re-watchin’ an old VGG and a drop drown notification came in! Hello “Betty”! Looking good! I want more please.

Your videos helped me do a 1200 mile drive to move to a new job in South Florida. Thanks for being so tough!

When the world goes down, Derek just doing bad things better than good! That`s the way i wanna go!! Go Derek!!

I never thought I'd watch a video of someone giving Betty White a sponge bath

@joeday4293

3 жыл бұрын

When a guy says it out loud like that, just sounds wrong.

@lehmanbarfield3514

3 жыл бұрын

Now thats funny

@treystone1993

3 жыл бұрын

Too well put... something Derrick might've said himself.

Betty needs a full restoration she really is a beautiful car

@andrewallegra2006

3 жыл бұрын

He was right when he said that “GM vehicles of this era were just built right.” I bet you this car rides like a modern day Escalade.

@marcusaurelius652

3 жыл бұрын

If it was a 2 door

@jeremyhanna3852

3 жыл бұрын

Problem is full restoration 50k + that car will never be worth more than 30k

@mighty300il6

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeremyhanna3852 agreed....it would be just a labor of love.

@EMObeamer

3 жыл бұрын

Spend the money on a LS crate engine and make it a modern day driver/ cruiser with the rest as is and a sticker that says this ain't Grannies Cadillac Sell me that car Derrek, I'll even keep calling her Betty White

I love these caddy episodes..my great grandma had one back in the day. She gave it to my dad and he used it as a work rig. Pulled the Cement it mixer and had the saw and mud board in the trunk. Then for one of my mom's friend's birthday party she painted it Pepto bismo pink and put "girls just wanna have fun on the back of the trunk. So the pink caddy was born and it was the town party car for years. They parked it at the farm to die. It sat in the trees for years. When was around 11 I stared missing with it while my dad would mow the farm. Got the ol girl running aging and when I got my license we brought her to town and me and ma stripped the paint and went to the local Walmart and got a gallon of pink paint and lots of black fabric. We redid the interior and it became my first car. The power stearing went out and I had to park point the football field because I couldn't turn it to back out of the school parking lot lol

I love your Channel! I learn stuff from it. I have been watching you and Betty White today. I love that you named it for Sweet Miss Betty White! What a fitting name for a beautiful car. I am sure Betty White would have loved. Sad we just lost Betty White. Thanks Derek for the entertainment!

Vvg once again coming in clutch. Saving me from the deep dark wholes of tiktok

@floridarossi9111

3 жыл бұрын

Tik tok is China and for little kids or gay men

@vayabroder729

3 жыл бұрын

@@floridarossi9111 Right on; dispense with China as much as you can.

@retrocompaq5212

3 жыл бұрын

@@vayabroder729 we must do the same with california and korea for the same reasons

@lehmanbarfield3514

3 жыл бұрын

@@retrocompaq5212 dont forget vietnam(58000)

@scottterwiel

3 жыл бұрын

@@floridarossi9111 when was the last time you watched tiktok? Not really for the kids.... or gay men. Only if thats what you look for on other sites🤣

Just as I was wondering what to do on this fine Saturday morning VGG drops a new video and inspires me to turn some wrenches today 😃

The real star of this program is Derek’s left hand. That hand has more personality than most people. It has its own language, it’s own (hilarious) gestures and really carries the show. That hand should get an award somehow - not to mention look into getting an agent (it could have its own series). The various ways Derek wrenches it, wiggles the fingers, goes up and down, etc. when he makes a point about the vehicle that he’s working on are the highlights of the show and actually make me laugh out loud. I’ve actually started using some of his hand movements around the house, and my wife hates it - which makes me do it even more. Let’s give Derek’s left hand a hand - it’s hands down the hottest star on KZread right now.

I have been binge watching this series about this Cadillac. Its a beautiful car and hard to believe she was lead out to the field and left to rot. The floor pans amazed me when the wet carpet was pulled out and she is cleaning up nice and is going to be an amazing ride!!!

Nothing like waking up to a notification of a new VGG video! Can't wait to see what Derek brings to the Power Tour because a feller is gonna go!

This is my all time favorite car on this channel, absolutely love these landyachts

Kanter automotive, old car parts company has everything you need. They have had everything i needed over the years for my 58 cadillac my parents bought in 1960. They even have complete front end rebuild kits, engine , and transmission rebuild kits! I'm like a kid in a candy shop when I look thru thier catalog!! Love this caddy!

This was one of my favorites, great old '70 SDV. Great videos, thank you

Digging this beut out of the field was the first thing I ever saw from vgg

It’s gonna be a real beauty once it’s finished, the interior is very nice.

You have to get this one sorted it is a beauty Got to love that old acrylic paint sits out in the paddock for all that time and you Can polish it up like a new one 😍😍😍👍👍

Caddys were always good to me...Glad your restoring this one...I love the white on white...

Holy cow she's coming back REGAL! The car that introduced me to VG garage. My Grandfather had a very similar DeVille. I think the padded roof was black, and maybe more black in the interior. But the memories flood seeing that "face".

Such a beautiful car!!! One of my favorites and the first vidya I watched was him driving Betty out of the field. Can’t wait to see more

The first video I watched on your channel was you dragging this thing out of the field. Never would have guessed it could shine like that! Great to see an update on it.

I remember you got that thing. I totally thought is was not even worth bringing home after sitting in a swamp. I won't spoil anything but so impressed with where it is now!

Amazing 👏 Betty has not looked that good in years 👍 it's hard to believe what a little compound and elbow grease can do love the videos keep them coming 👍

Derek, would love to see more bodywork. I’ve always found it interesting. Especially the at home garage body work tips and tricks. Betty white turned out great. 👍

I love this old caddy I’m so glad you rescued it ,,,,😜😃😃🤩👍

You are right. Your repairs on that quarter turned out fantastic. PLEASE keep going on her, she deserves it!!

Thanks so much for bringing the 1970 Cadillac back into the spotlight! I have been thinking of this car for months! Keep at it and I might say you may keep it for yourself. I have seen this before with other restoring videos on Utube. It is just something about a Cadillac! Good job!!!

That thing is beautiful, classy, can't wait to see updates on this one, that is turning out nice.

I'm glad Betty White is back on the channel, a fella was just wonderin' about this ole girl the other day!

You are a magician with a rattle can! U always amaze me with the finished product! Keep up the great content and keep teaching us hacks on the best ways to handle our projects!

I just can't believe how that paint cleaned uo,up, looks amazing!..new side skirts will definitely help with the style,and I cannot wait to see what wheels and caps u choose..this might be ur best video yet Derek, thanks for taking the time for all us patient viewers,..we love watching you do what you do...great job buddy!...

Betty was the first video of your’s I saw man and it got me hooked, so excited to see her again

@WieDrDerJonge

3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@christopherweise438

3 жыл бұрын

BusinessMuscles - Same here. Kicked off my VGG addiction.

My dad died in 2016. He was not only my father but also my best friend. He left me with his first new car, it's a 1968 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight convertible. It's all original red paint and pearl white interior with a white top. This car has been in the same place in the same garage since 1973ish. It once pulled a 24ft nomad travel trailer but the hitch is long gone. Over time 67,000 miles have been racked up. I've got other classic cars but this one is THE keeper. It needs a polish effort but I'm afraid to touch it. If I take the cover off and wash it the car looks parade ready. Still tho, I want Derek to do his polish work on dad's car because he has skills

Ol betty is a valiant stead! That paint came right on around! Pretty cool. I liked seeing the boys tinkerin with their quads back there. That was me as a young lad.

Keep up the great work, Derek and family!

Frankly, I'm stunned. It's gorgeous.

That’s really looking good! Hope you find some wheel skirts and can do some patching/vinyl dye on the roof material. Keep Er going!

Love it ! Looking good. Betty White Lives!

Just had our first baby. First thing I did when we got settled in was grab the little guy, get cozy and watched a fellers new yootoobs vidya on the Betty white caddy. Gonna be a great day 👍🏻

This, and the Scout, are my favorite builds! Can't wait.

@dbrown8388

3 жыл бұрын

Love the Scout

I liked the before and after shot of the back top deck. You proved your previous optimism on the removal of the rust. I loved the final scenes. Looked like a commercial for a brand new car! Classy ending. Ram

I love that Cadillac , they dont make them anymore .You got a true Gem.