3 hours?? Absolutely blessed us with a full length feature film!

@Deathmuggle

21 күн бұрын

2 of them

@Noobz-347

21 күн бұрын

I guess we know what Garth Brooks is up to for the next couple hours.

@microracer24

21 күн бұрын

Good sign...might actually make it home

@mtx247

21 күн бұрын

Ain't that the truth. Wanna share some popcorn?

@_mad_nox

21 күн бұрын

Right?! time for some popcorn

I wish someone believed in me as much as Derek believes in the integrity of that barn floor.

@johnj.baranski6553

20 күн бұрын

My wife had a bank barn on her farm where a dump truck would back in on the upper level and dump wood shavings once a month. Those old bank barns are pretty stout.

@nephrium

20 күн бұрын

@@johnj.baranski6553 I dont doubt you, but the amount of camera rocking when he took steps put me off.

@rossjon4795

20 күн бұрын

You may go now

@coryheckler2354

20 күн бұрын

That was my thought when he started Jacking the front up! Glad it held!

@flinch622

20 күн бұрын

I was quietly wondering about that floor myself - especially jacking it up for the brake work..

Derek's 'long-form' revivals are the best thing on KZread.

This might be my favorite episode so far. Three hours of trouble, laughter, thoughts and genius workarounds to preserve a magnificent car. We even got to see some caves and carriages! 10/10.

@saucemansrsrnad5888

7 күн бұрын

magnificent car?? 😉

@siryba8855

4 күн бұрын

A good point. 😅

Derek is the hardest working man on KZread. He deserves every dollar he makes times 10.

@masonboard

20 күн бұрын

I hope he actually gets x10 dollars. I can see it now! “We’re here today with this Ferrari that’s been abandoned for 25 years” 😆

@brockryan3405

20 күн бұрын

Yet some people throw shade when they don't get THEIR revival videos because Derek is out living his own life racing the dream he has SELF MANIFESTED!!! SMH.

@mitchellviront1632

20 күн бұрын

Guninue Mexico hoses, imported from China😮

@ianellithorpe5918

20 күн бұрын

Amen

@JoE_Songs

20 күн бұрын

Amen to that, brother. Derek and Jess really outwork a LOT of people. they deserve everything

Best line yet. “That’s a mustang, I’m getting out of here. There’s going to be light poles flying” 😂😂😂😂😂

@trevfenn

20 күн бұрын

Light poles...trees...people....

@RCinginSC

20 күн бұрын

I had to pause the video until I quit laughing. Yes, best one liner yet !!!!

@NikiRas

20 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@dougspreher4576

20 күн бұрын

Don't forget downed fences and crashed buildings when their lame attempts at showing off go awry. I have never done that in my GTO or Camara.

@barrybogartjr3303

19 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

I know nothing about cars and I have spent 6 hours watching Derek noodle through repairs with the patience of a Saint . Better than anything I’ve watched anywhere. This guy is a treasure.

Once again, Derek tackles the impossible sight unseen and makes it possible. Which is why we all watch and admire his tenacity. Get the popcorn.

Derek, the lengths you go to in order to provide content is second to none. Body aches, long days, multiple stops, fixing issues on the fly... There's a reason I've been watching for over 4 years and will continue to do so. I don't care if the videos are 5 hours. You're thankful for us? We're all thankful for you, my friend.

@ViceGripGarage

17 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words!

@dougfisher1813

13 күн бұрын

He was confused about the carburetor. The TBI system was so problematic that all the 81's were recalled by Chrysler and were converted to carburetor. This recall included replacing the entire dash. I believe the story goes that Frank Sinatra was stranded by his imperial due to the TBI. He was so pissed that he said he didn't want any future models to bear his name. This one might be a Frank Sinatra edition since it's a 1981 model.

@DddKkk-wv9gj

11 күн бұрын

@@dougfisher1813 So cool that people somewhere knows American cars. That's a great story on Sinatra.

Take care of yourself Derek. Your family needs you more than we do brother.

@jakecool100

19 күн бұрын

❤❤❤

@unclerick8224

17 күн бұрын

I had similar, turned out to be torn meniscus. Knee scoping took care of it. Hope yours is something simple.

@davidelliott5843

12 күн бұрын

I’ve had serious knee pain caused by sciatic nerve.

@RMBB4202

5 күн бұрын

My first "something simple" meniscus tear scope surgery, as predicted by the ortho, led to repeated tears and scopes (four in five years) and not enough meniscus left to prevent my knee from ending up bone on bone. That led to total knee replacement and a knee joint implant which turned septic four years post op. I had emergency surgery to remove the implant followed by three months without a knee joint while I went through daily antibiotic infusion. Only then was I cleared to receive a new implant followed by months of intense rehab. The process took about a year total but saved my leg if not my life. A few years later I had to have heart surgery to correct full time arrhythmia (afib) dating back to and likely caused by the sepsis. I consider myself lucky. A family friend died in his early 40s a few months after "simple" scope surgery on his leg which led to a blood clot.

This car did well for being in a barn for 20 years. I was wondering how many seals would leak on the way back, but you made it home successfully! Thanks for this video.

Love the Imperial. One of my dream cars and it has a sunroof 🙂

1.3 million views on a video in 2 days when the channel only has 1.9 million subscribers is absolutely amazing and a real estimate to the quality of the content.

@stevewaller6577

17 күн бұрын

Not knocking the content, it is great, perhaps most like me watched it in 3 go's hence the viewables on the interwebs.

@paultrott3120

15 күн бұрын

Only has 1.9 million. Lol

@feminazislayer

6 күн бұрын

The caverns look cool.. in Schoharie NY there's Howes Caverns. You can walk into it. You take an elevator down into the earth. And part of it is on foot, part in a boat though narrow passage. Very cool.

@why_wait

Күн бұрын

Some of them peoples need to subscribe

I worked at a Chrysler dealer in the 90's, I had to convert one for a customer in 91'. The box the parts came in was insane, manifold, tank, lines, engine harness, ignition system (with spark control system) replacement digital dash cluster, throttle linkages for accelerator and transmission.. Wish I still had the installation manual

@jessiejames3029

18 күн бұрын

So cool!

@KandBDoormasters

18 күн бұрын

If a tech these days had to do all that, they would quit 😂

@ChrisfrompasoLagerquist-om3qy

17 күн бұрын

I heard frank sinatra was picked to advertise the car when the one he was given stranded him Chrysler recalled them and they received the carburetor replacement kit it was an interesting story saw it on KZread years ago the Chrysler lean burn had issues also the computer on the air filter got hot and shook with the air cleaner heat and vibration with early electronics is never good

@jimlake1478

17 күн бұрын

⁠I can only tell you when I was given the job it was customer pay, took me days, I was also tipped very well..

@nhzxboi

15 күн бұрын

Same here in 1986. Pallet of parts. I guess it is sort of an honor to have done one of those TSBs. It wasn't a recall as many people call it.

Born and raised in Northern Mn in the 70's and 80's, everything I drove needed wrenching every 50 miles. Your videos remind me of those great times. Just needed patience and perseverance. VGG keeps the memories alive.

This man is a gem. There most certainly is something romantic about what he does and he has a unique way of making it feel genuine to his audience. He does this thing he does in earnest and with conviction.

@danflemmer1999

3 күн бұрын

Hmmm. Mebbe feels genuine b'cuz it is??

i must say, opening a sunroof on a car thats been parked up for 20 years just before a 1000mile drive home is ballsy.

@davidelliott5843

12 күн бұрын

Opening a 40 years old sunroof is barking mad at any time. Do not touch until you are geared up to repair the contraption.

@kellykenyon6481

8 күн бұрын

That's a bummer !!

@kellykenyon6481

8 күн бұрын

Remember Sinatra had a drinking problem at one time and then got better, never give up on a Chrysler or a Sinatra 😂😅 I'll trade ya a 64 Polara for the 81 Imperial. We are similar in our car doings, I've had 340 or so cars, trucks and so ,sold all and get another one mostly for people that needs a rig. I'll talk to you sometime. Oh ya my left knee is shot wife want me to get it fixed this year, good woman ;)

@feminazislayer

6 күн бұрын

Lol 😂

@feminazislayer

6 күн бұрын

​@@kellykenyon6481my 2001 subaru is still running like a champ, original motor and Trans. I think it had a head gasket done once but don't care. No leaks. 250+ k miles. These old American cars are really junk and where not meant to run more than 100k

Ten minutes into the video he unpluges the wiper motor because they was wipin. 1hr 50 into the video, Derik: "Believe it or not, wipers aint wipen"... ...lmao. Genuinely love this guy!

@tvdroid22

20 күн бұрын

Mopar chose to do something different with cars from this era. While the trucks retained the traditional windshield wiper arm arrangement, these have a totally different setup. No idea why the did it, but less common, and more costly now to fix. So, while the motor was heard running, it wasn't connected to the arms. By

@grantn8879

20 күн бұрын

​@@tvdroid22 did the bushings come apart? I had a 79 LeBaron and once a bushing failed, wiper motor ran but wiper arms didn't wipe. The linkage fell apart

@patlilburn5251

20 күн бұрын

This made me wonder, too - were they “trying” to work when he unplugged them or were they good the whole time and just forgotten about?

@justinpedalpusher

19 күн бұрын

It could certainly be the linkage, but my money is on him doing it on purpose. You really have to pay attention to realize how deep his sense of humor is. Definitely my favorite KZread content creator. Everything he does is worth watching every second of. I can’t imagine the trouble he goes through to do this for us. I would vote for him to be our president. He knows how to deal with every problem imaginable. The only issue is he’s probably too honest.

@cityt8

19 күн бұрын

Was the blower motor wasn’t it?

I admire you SO MUCH! the genuine way you talk, teach, laugh and learn is truly a gift to this world. i appreciate you doing what you do, and sharing it with all of us. THANK YOU DEREK!

Just one of these videos would be a legendary KZread gem, a tale of humor, perseverance and ingenuity. The fact that Derek has a whole library of these epics is mind-blowing.

Derek, don’t ever doubt the love of your base! Over 1 million views in 24hrs of an over 3HOUR video. I’ve been saying for years that you don’t have cut your content down to an hour. We love your content.

@arresthillary9502

19 күн бұрын

well as long as you approve, thats all that matters

@PeterHinkle

19 күн бұрын

@@arresthillary9502 bless your heart.

@moparman1962

18 күн бұрын

Yes, Derek (who rocks the automotive channel thing) and Jessica make a full-story 3 hr + video of him going to retrieve, get running and drive a 1981 Chrysler Imperial home 950 miles when it hasn't done ANYTHING but sit for 22 years and Jessica and he post it for all of us to enjoy...and enjoy it we do, Derek/Jessica have 1.91+ million Subscribers and in only 2 days they've had 1.3+ million of us watch said awesome, cool, adventurous, entertaining, car guy video...because quality stuff, goodness, funness. That's impressive, and I ain't kiddin' a feller or fellette!

@jeffreebailey4464

14 күн бұрын

​@@moparman1962indeed 😂❤

I honestly believe that Derek is the most pure hearted KZreadr that there is.

@petemitchell6788

14 күн бұрын

Until they set cadaver dogs loose on his property. 😂

@friedpickle9828

14 күн бұрын

​@@petemitchell6788?? Whatcha talking about?

@JohnDoe-sr2lr

14 күн бұрын

Busting up😂😂😂​@@petemitchell6788

@taxirob2248

11 күн бұрын

right up there with Project Farm

@mustbetrue1602

7 күн бұрын

It's the Minnesota Nice. Works on 'em every time.

This one brought many memories back for a guy. I had an ‘82 Dodge Mirada - very similar - and my father in law had a Frank Sinatra edition Chrysler Imperial. The squeak in the driver’s door brought me right back to my teenage years! Many thanks!!!!

Derek does what a lot of us dream about doing in our lives. I'm really thankful he shares his adventures with us. It really puts a smile on my face, and makes the old heart feel good.

Oh boy just got off a 14 hour shift sat down on a Friday evening and bang my favorite show comes on. Love it thanks for everything you and your family does. We really appreciate it.

@Brock_Landers

21 күн бұрын

Sheet man, I wish I worked 14 hours today. I'm struggling for work rn.

@392davee

20 күн бұрын

Got off at 12 hr shift to got to watching this guy love watching his vids man😂

@thatonerepairguy4784

20 күн бұрын

lol also got off a 14hr shift waited just to get home to watch this

@donnyice7112

20 күн бұрын

Love the content, all 3 glorious hours of that bad boy

@boratwilson9916

20 күн бұрын

go to a ups. 22$hr free healthcare. great workout​@@Brock_Landers

Hey there Derek! From one guy who knows knee pain, I know what you're going through. Please see a Dr and get it addressed before it gets worse. Sometimes I feel you're not watching your health as closely as you should. Be well, my friend. You're a treasure to all of us!!

@ViceGripGarage

20 күн бұрын

Thanks

@charlesschneiter5159

20 күн бұрын

That's very sound advice Dave! We men tend to badly neglect our body and health (ask me how I know...). Thanks Derek for another big big whopper video and greetings from the guy from Switzerland (Schangnau et al ;-) Charles

@jonathanschubert9052

20 күн бұрын

He's wearing respirators more often! 😜

@Joe.Rogan.

20 күн бұрын

I come from a long line of Men who had both their knees replaced. I know your schedule is packed tighter than 6 Nuns in a Dodge Neon but don't over do it. Give your knee time to heal.. don't try to soldier through if possible.

@georgedavidson1221

20 күн бұрын

Get your knee looked at. Could be fixed. Easily. And start. Wearing. Knee pads

KZread needs to make somekind of extralike button....As a long time fan of this chanel we are all used to getting some very entertaining car rescues....sometimes we get a little ( or big ) roadtrip advanture through the states.....this time we got a rescue, a swap meat, a cave, a museum and a casino.....Thanks Derek...you know how to make the best use of the time god gives us on this earth...Greetings to you and your family from Belgium

Can’t wait for part 2. I’ve always loved those Imperials, and have almost bought one half a dozen times over the years. Also, one of the best episodes yet. A classic!

This video ought to be a mandatory watch for all h.s. graduates ... a great example of persistence, tolerance, ingenuity, and patience. Thanks, again, Derek.

@jeffu3248

19 күн бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@brsrc759

19 күн бұрын

Hell yes

@rogerpr364

19 күн бұрын

Oh no! I don't want to be the 45fth thumbs up!! I'll wait for the next😂

Being a disabled guy, I surely enjoy living vicariously thru your videos, Derrick! Thankyou for what you do, brother! It entertains fellers, like myself, who are unable to do it ourselves! ✌️

@coffeefail5014

21 күн бұрын

Same here

@Mcgiever100

21 күн бұрын

in the crowd with ya's

@jerryantaya1266

21 күн бұрын

Trying to come out of it but I've been there the last 5+ years. I feel what you're saying 100%.

@Mr6384

21 күн бұрын

Hey. I’m with you! Mine is back issues so this is really nice and entertaining . My wife has started watching them with me

@howiefeltersnatcher

21 күн бұрын

I became a quadriplegic 15 years ago. I was at Ford mechanic for 14 years I got hurt at 32 years old so yes, I live through many KZread videos.

Best 3 hours I've ever spent. Epic journey! I sure hope you release a video of it all cleaned up! I wanna see that gorgeous color come back! Thanks Derek!

One of the best, not a lot of major time consuming work, cool cranky car, good history, good flow, editing, confidence building education simple practical troubleshooting skillage, and genuine good fun with purpose. So glad didn't have to drop tank enroute. Rock On!

1.5 million views in 3 days on a 3 hour video. The love for this man and what he does shows from all the views and comments. We appreciate you bud!

@Steven_Will

13 күн бұрын

I noticed that too. His viewership is incredible

Glad to see Derek has almost 2 mil subscribers. I joined when he had about 30k - he is still cranking out amazing content; nothing has changed; the fame & celebrity has not changed these videos one bit. Proud of you sir - you're a great American with a great American family. We need more Vice Grip Garages in this world.

@YosemiteSamIam-vo9mn

19 күн бұрын

10 / 4 on that

@arthurzeh7844

18 күн бұрын

Concur!!!

@davidelliott5843

12 күн бұрын

I joined at least 2 years ago. Not been along for a while and find I’m not subscribed. Thanks YT.

Now that is the first time, I have seen someone rev the car in drive while under the hood like that. I'm glad the car didn't try to fly out of the barn on you. That was a fun surprise in the middle of the video. Thanks for sharing your fantastic journey.

Derick I get why you do what you do. I bought our 95 ram 2500 diesel with a blow trans and swapped it to a standard. Parts didn’t go as planned and I already sold my old truck. Long story short I finished at 2PM we hooked up our travel trailer and drove 4600km/2875 miles to the Yukon. Needless to say plans went about the same parts. Was the best trip I ever had though. Really enjoy the challenge and problem solving. Met some really cool people. Doing that again but with something sitting is definitely on my bucket list. You are very fortunate.

You know, you're basically the America Red Green.

@AvenEngineer

20 күн бұрын

Keep your stick on the ice.

@RyanMercer

20 күн бұрын

@@AvenEngineer ☺

@chevroletgt

20 күн бұрын

Derrick's opossum lodge?

@RyanMercer

20 күн бұрын

@@chevroletgt bahaha yes!

@Neurolyford

20 күн бұрын

Haha…so who is Harold? “If the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.”

Hands down one of my favorite people to watch. No fancy doo dads, no big money ego. Just good, humble, american nation loving, down to earth guy breathing life back into these old rigs and keeping the laughs going while doing it. Awesome video Derek!

@jensharbers6702

18 күн бұрын

Derek should be a international treasure in the car community honestly. I'm. not from the US, but his videos are truly awesome for exactly the reasons you wrote, also, many mechanics can learn valuable stuff from his revivals.

Upgrading to TWO 5-gallon cans is a major upgrade for one of these jobs. Great video as always.

I absolutely love your positivity when you're up against the odds. Keep going!

Man, that Chrysler EARNED a proper tune up/clean up and test drive. Id be honored to see it in another episode. Was rooting for it by the end! Lol

I worked at Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler dealership from 85-91. To the best of my recollection, all three years were originally fuel injected. In fact it was the Imperial where I first heard the term fuel infection. The first year of production was so bad that the carburetor conversion kit was developed early in 1982. Originally an owner could opt to have the dealership install the carburetor conversion for $3,500, or if your car had collected enough warranty work, Chrysler Corp would install the conversion kit under warranty. By 1983 many dealerships across the country were doing the conversion before the car sold.

@JoeVinson

20 күн бұрын

This looks like a Canadian car. They are usually different in some way or the other.

@ImConstantlyDrunk

20 күн бұрын

@@JoeVinson what are you talkin aboot?

@crystalfranklin2583

20 күн бұрын

It was made in Canada. ​@@JoeVinson

@bigcconservativeguy2534

20 күн бұрын

You are indeed correct sir. That EFI delete carb conversion is totally Chrysler developed and offered for install on those!

@georgemartin1436

20 күн бұрын

DING! You saved me some typing!

Yes! A good ole revival! This is what got me hooked on this channel!

I totally love long videos like this one. It's packed with so much so I thank you, Derek, and thank you for the trip to the caves & museum. Once again, your videos and your skill, resourcefulness & personality have made a VERY enjoyable watch. Cheers from the UK.

I fall apart when things don't go my way when working on my vehicle. This man teaches me patients. The "is what it is" mentality is something I strive for

@shawnresor5565

19 күн бұрын

Same. My new attitude is... "That's fine..." Lol

@Mike-hu8yz

18 күн бұрын

I need to improve my patience capacity.

@blackcountryme

18 күн бұрын

Just say In a loud voice "Help me understand..."🤣

I like how this car broke down on the owner and instead of selling it or crushing it, he let it collect dust for 22 years until one day the garage door opened and it was VGG. Bravo Derek!

Derek, your videos are the first I have watched on KZread. There is more and more showing up on KZread getting the old and abandoned cars running and driving again. Thanks for sharing

Can't tell you how much I appreciate you efforts in cleaning up the mess at the auto store - good on you!

Wow Derek. I just want to say how much I appreciate you taking the time and effort for making these HQ feature films for us. Thank you.

@ViceGripGarage

19 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

Best Friday ever feature film VGG 3hrs with Derek !!! VGG Forever!!

@dionwilliams4297

21 күн бұрын

🔥📸👍

@jonhbaker1511

21 күн бұрын

These were the VERY worst,last of the Chrysler K..car model that ccocka was so proud of in the beginning of the K CAR BY Chrysler that turned out to be the worst line of cars that Chrysler EVER produced in its history of Chrysler.......these cars were what bankrupted CHRYSLER IN THE Mid 80"s to late 80"s... Car magazine called them the WORST car brand to EVER...... . be created in the history of automobile"s...

These videos are amazing, no matter what you do, no matter what kind of vehicle you get into, you make it worthwhile. Keep it up man, you never disappoint.

This is one of the only channels that I consistently see people watching several hour long videos. You're doing it right my guy.

Derek Carlisle is where it’s at in the spring. It is one of the biggest, if not THE BIGGEST car show in the country. You will love every second of it. Swap meet, auctions, or just walking around and enjoying the old cars. You and the fam will love it. It is a huge deal for all of us car guys living in PA.

@mopar65pa

20 күн бұрын

I agree. been going to them for 40+ years and I'm 45 mins away.

@Jack-N-Coke0

19 күн бұрын

We used to go to Carlisle when I worked for a small shop out of Michigan (Great Lakes Mopar) we pulled 3 large enclosed trailers out there and had probably one of the largest sites. Most sales were done on eBay. RIP Ron Adair

@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL

19 күн бұрын

I drove from Minnesota to Emmaus to pick up a 1989 diesel Dodge pickup. I'd heard it was close to Allentown so I was expecting a post industrial Apocalypse (the Billy Joel song). I was shocked to discover that even near Allentown, Pennsylvania is a beautiful state of undulating valleys and trout streams and rivers. I could not stop looking down at them and the occasional trout fisher as I passed. I needed to continue because I had to get home and sleep but your state is so, so beautiful. How Pennsylvania has remained so scenic after 250 years of war and exploitation is a miracle to me.

@DanCullen-zd1ll

18 күн бұрын

Pa is beautiful so is North and South New Jersey...... It's seems they want to build Amazon Warehouse's in these beautiful rural areas...

@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL

18 күн бұрын

@@DanCullen-zd1ll I've been through NJ too on The Palisades Parkway. That was also much prettier than portrayed on TV.

What a treat to see you drive thru my stomping ground, the Shenandoah Valley. My family and I were just at Luray Caverns a few weeks ago. If you are ever in need in the valley, my shop is always open to you! Thanks for all the amazing family friendly content you produce. Prayers for that ol' knee. Hate to see a guy wobblin around.

Derek is awesome!!! Better than anything you can find on any network TV channels.

Chrysler dealers offered to convert the cars to carb. If Chrysler did it, the dash will show a dot between the ODO and MI wording on the digital odometer. As well, the driver's door will have a tag showing the mileage on the car at time of conversion. The mileage then showing on the dash is SINCE the conversion. Overall, Chrysler converted cars were done 81-83 and were very comprehensive with changes made from front to rear where needed.

@theonewhoknows1741

21 күн бұрын

Can I but those skates please.

@rawr51919

21 күн бұрын

At 39:11 you can tell the dot is showing in the dash which means this is a factory Chrysler conversion

@duncanmacrae6384

21 күн бұрын

@@rawr51919

@switchtr3

21 күн бұрын

at 13 minutes in, when he first discovers the carb and tries to look at the build date on the door, you can see there is an additional sticker under the one he's looking that says something about federal law concerning vehicles with odometer replacements starting at "0", can't see the whole thing. But it appears you are correct

@sentenced03

21 күн бұрын

Bingo

3 hours!?!? LFG!

@jamesmyers3773

21 күн бұрын

May have to watch this in 3 installments. , but I’m up for it.

@dhag72

21 күн бұрын

Right?

@pnwtundra07

21 күн бұрын

Woof 3hrs ill try I just got into my lazy boy I'll probably fall asleep 😂

@orlandmark4003

21 күн бұрын

I had a 1991 New Yorker. Love those cars. Maybe I'll buy it from him and relieve my youth.

@natevanlandingham1945

21 күн бұрын

I thought the same thing. But I don't know what LFG is? Y'all kids and acronyms...I think I figured it out 👀.

I think the car is SICK. I love the paint, and wild 80's dash. I had no idea these came with 318's, but that just makes it more cool. Can't wait to see where you go with this one, I expect it'll look incredible after you clean it up a bit.

What a great adventure!! Plenty of breakdowns with plenty of diagnosis and elegant solutions. Just fantastic!!

3 hours it’s just a blink of an eye compared to all the work he put into this revival, what an enjoyment. Thumbs up dude!

I was working at a Chrysler dealership during that period and Chrysler had so much trouble with the fuel injection system that they offered a carburetor conversion kit that was dealership installed under warranty to satisfy the customer

@klummpskards5652

20 күн бұрын

Thanks for the confirmation Feller!!!!!

@tvdroid22

20 күн бұрын

They were getting their butts sued off.

Another great example of how you show use fellas and fellers that someone can make an oldie run and drive. As long as you think through the problem and don’t get wound up over thinking it. Thanks for showing us some of the beautiful stops along the way and sorry the Buffalos didn’t treat you well, mama loves playing the one armed bandits as well. Derek you are one hell of a great inspiration and a national treasure. Keep up the amazing work, thanks and stay safe out there.

Derek ! Your video on the Chrysler Imperial was pure genius, thank you for your passion and knowledge...Worth every minute of the three hours

Derrick I must admit I’m an old Chrysler fan, but even if I wasn’t I kinda got smitten with the Imperial. Not a huge fan of the 318 but do think it is a reliable. I could just see this with a 440 Magnum for some umph. For the last 15+ years we’ve been in Ghana, West Africa working with widows and orphans. Your channel is one of my favorite channels to satisfy my love for cars. Thank you for enriching our lives. God bless you and your family.

This video should give you at least 3 months without anyone griping and complaining about you not doing revivals. Excellent video, dude thank you for all you do within the car community. Not to mention you’re the type of guy most should strive to be like. Thank you for all the hard work

@brockryan3405

20 күн бұрын

Nope. People are gonna complain. But yes, you are right, it SHOULD give him some respect.

@agentcrm

20 күн бұрын

Sadly they still complain, which is why Derek is out there instead of resting his knee and getting it looked at.

Thank you for this. At the moment with life issues, we haven't been able to get out. This was a great escape for me. Thank you, God bless you and your family. Keep up the great work.

I've learned so much watching your videos. As a want to be hobbyist mechanic you walking through your thought processes are invaluable.thanks so much

I bought an '83, similar situation. Had been parked for 30yrs. Was never converted to carb. Fella bought at an estate sale, couldn't get it running (Chevy guy....his words....still funny), just wanted his money out of it. Am about to watch the vid and see the story. One thing so far is incorrect. The fuel injection was '81-'83. The engine was a standard 318 shortblock with 360 heads and a one-off 360 intake make specifically for the throttle body. Theres no choke well so a conversion with a 2v holley with electric choke is an easy start. Many were retrofitted, especially the '81's as they had issues, being a new system. Mopar retrofitted many of them to carbs at great expense to gov't standards. So now you have what any other 318 carb'd unit had that year. It was a class-action recall. Mine was never converted so I did it myself. You've had the hard work done for you. My question is, since yours has the carb conversion, did they also put standard small port 318 heads on, or just the intake? Mine had 4, yes 4 fuel filters (factory installed) between the tank and the injection unit. I think they were a little concerned about injector body contamination. Two of the filters were in an area on the passenger side underneath, at the rear of the front fender. I don't know if this was retained with the carb conversion.

@user-cm5is8ue6k

21 күн бұрын

Wrong

@dj33036

21 күн бұрын

@@user-cm5is8ue6k Could you be a little more specific?

@jimirox1928

21 күн бұрын

From WIKI "Unfortunately the fuel injection system proved troublesome and many 1981 models were retrofitted under warranty (or later on owner initiative) with carburetors"

@captainchicken8983

21 күн бұрын

it would be sucky if they went through with the head swap, putting a 2 barrel 360 intake on it should be way easier and cheaper

@stevedewey3993

20 күн бұрын

I was a Chrysler mechanic in 83 and had the misfortune to work on those god forsaken TBI’s. The recall fix converted the system to a 2 Barrel carb. The conversion kit included fuel lines, fuel pump, fuel tank, and the entire exhaust system complete with new catalytic converters, new air filter housing with that stupid computer bolted to the side. We did several conversions in 83 and 84. They were an absolute pleasure to drive when they were converted, until the stupid computer on the air filter housing would decide to cease working

At 66 years old I look forward to new VGG episodes the way I used to look forward to christmas as a kid! And a THREE HOUR episode is like finding a new bike under the tree!!!!!

That was a classic. The optimism and problem solving is what it’s all about. Fix it and drive it home. Love it.

I'd like to thank Mike for his job on the Transmission! Love it.

I love this car. My best friend growing up in North East Iowa drove this 1981 Chrysler LeBaron Salon Coupe. He had it hopped up a little but it remained a 318. I have a lot of memories of being introduced to adulthood with the huge infinity house speakers roaring while taking up the whole back seat. (R.I.P Robbie)

@opera93

19 күн бұрын

Thanks, interesting….

Pretty incredible to see you revive a car and then DRIVE IT PAST MY HOUSE!! You're such an inspiration to me and many others. God bless!

His videos got me through Covid. That’s when I found him. great mechanic and a funny guy to boot.

One of my favorites of yours to date. I really enjoyed this one....thanks once again for your continued both informative and humorous videos!

Derek is the only person I can think of that will actually drive this car 950 miles and make it. These episodes are amazing.

I know, 2 comments, same vid.. Derek, get an empty gear oil bottle with the screw on tapered cap, put some fuel line on it with a clamp just tight enough. And stomp on it to back purge fuel lines if you don't have compressed air available. Might take a couple attempts, but, has worked for me in the past.

@jonathanschubert9052

20 күн бұрын

Saving this one!

@Bloodcurling

20 күн бұрын

Just edit the comment

I passed on the video for a few days when I saw the length of the video. But today I sat down and enjoyed every minute. In fact, I literally lol’d when Derek said, hey that’s a Mustang, I gotta go before he hits a light pole. Funniest thing I heard this year. Great video Derek. I also loved the cavern portion. It was beautiful

I love these long videos. It feels more like I'm hanging out and learning, and not just watching a video. Awesome video!

Derek you are definitely the car whisperer.. to reserect a car that has sit for 20 yrs and expect it to go more than 50 miles is very impressive.. your an automotive hero sir..

Derek, Carisle PA has several big car shows each year. The "Chrysler Nationals" are in July. Thousands of Mopars fans, if you're looking for a good place to sell the Imperial

I feel you when it comes to struggling with night driving. I had to drive at night for my job for about a year and I had a lot of difficulty staying awake. Those rumble strips on the side of the road probably saved my life on several occasions. Ever since then I try my best to avoid highway travel at night.

I am like you Derek in that I believe we need to save as many of those cars as we can and enjoy them as they are meant to be. This year I’m moving back to the USA after 5years abroad with renewed love and appreciation for the country I was born in. In December my first car is going to be a 1965 Chrysler Imperial Crown sedan. I’m not going to drive it on weekends only, nope, daily to work and home, road trips, etc. new cars were never my thing. I want to drive something fun and stylish and unique. I’ll be creating a separate KZread channel for the documentary of how it’s all going and to advise people about daily driving classics. Keep up the great work!

Those imperials are some of the coolest looking cars from the 80s

Down here in the southern hemisphere, nothing better than waking up on a Saturday morning to 3 hours of VGG epic awesomeness. Moses sandles! This man deserves an award.

Thanks, Derek. It's been too long since I watched one of your videos, and I don't know why, always enjoyable. Central California watching.

I love the reason Derek gives for doing what he does. To save classics and give them a second chance. It’s a shame there’s not more people out there like him. Most people would run out of patience as soon as the cars wouldnt start 😂. Brilliant video, as they all are. Look forward to the next one 👍

You are one he!! Of a human. To keep going with all the issues without ever losing your cool. You are amazing. I’m a 55 yo women but I just love watching you resurrect these old vehicles. Can’t wait to see this car cleaned up. I think it’s going to be beautiful.

All I can say is thank you for being you and filming it.

Great episode! Can't wait to hopefully see i video of you cleaning this rig up. Thank you for putting out such great content ✌️

You are an inspiration to me Derek for good or ill. I think it's for the good. Thank You!

Yes, the Carlisle swap meet and car show is legendary and ENORMOUS!

@rodneyclark1990

19 күн бұрын

That's what she has never said 😂

If I remember correctly, due to the issues these cars had with the fuel injection, Chrysler allowed a swap over to carbureted. There are very few that didn't get the swap, but they are still out there. I vaguely remember my aunt telling us that they offered the swap whenever you brought it in for service, she had hers done. Apparently, it wasn't a recall, but a discounted service. I would like to note that although after 78 Chrysler had a poor design to their rear main seals, and this was a problem that was easily corrected by using the older style rear main seal, the oil sending unit on Chrysler small blocks is located right next to the distributor on the rear of the block behind the intake which was also an issue. Most typically if you saw oil against the firewall, the sending unit is the culprit. Great video, thanks for sharing.

@jimirox1928

21 күн бұрын

Correct !

The production quality on these videos is absolutely fantastic. Derek, you're quite the cameraman, and kudos to whomever is doing your editing. Absolutely top notch.

"Go for a proper drive". Dude, that one drive is like 50% of my yearly miles in Oxford (UK). Glad you (both) made it!

Can’t fathom how much time and energy it takes to continually put out content like this all the time and still try to live a life outside of it. Absolutely insane. We all appreciate you!

a guy wanted to sleep..1:40am here...but notification came..i can't belive it..i am looking at it tho..3 hours of VGG...what a legend

Derrick, I'm not a Chrysler fan but watching you bring this old beast back to life was very entertaining ! Probably would have been taken to the crusher without someone to care for her. We don't mind that the video is 3 hrs long. It's fun to see these old cars come back to life ! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride ! Cheers ! Keep up the great work....

Man - I killed a whole evening with Derek again. :) Thank you, Sir!

I just randomly found vice grip garage a couple months ago and I am hooked. I was a 16 year old when I bought my first car in 1972 which was a 67 Firebird with the little 6 cylinder ohc. Previous owner didn't do proper maintenance on it and when I bought it my late father showed me how to take out the engine and he walked me through overhauling it. Your interaction with your youngest son reminds me of my late father and I relationship. Those are some of most endearing memories of my father, him coming home after working at the Chevrolet plant during the day and working on that vehicle with me. Wish I still had that vehicle because of the time we shared. Watching your videos bring back alot of memories and I look forward to watching one each day since I am now retired Your family and you seem like wonderful people. Being selfish but please keep making those videos if you can.