I’d rather be broke down on power tour than home doing nothing

@brandonstamey2344

Жыл бұрын

Amen brother

@johnh3476

Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah, all part of the journey.

@sean7379

Жыл бұрын

100%

@mikedurham3295

Жыл бұрын

I don't think "home doing nothing" is an option for VGG either.

@deadprivacy

Жыл бұрын

Id rather be doing nothing on a power tour than be in broken down home. No.

Coming from Texas, my father is sick and elderly. Watching Vice Grip Garage videos together brings him much joy. Thank you to the Vice Grip team and your family for sharing so much with us. My father is 75 and has been a mechanic since he was 15 years old. He vouches for Derek's work and has even been amazed that Derek has brought some back. Thanks again

Saw the issue you were having yesterday on Instagram. Heartwarming to see all the people offering to help - that’s good karma for you - you deserve all the good that comes your way. Take care, thanks for bringing us along. ~ Chuck

@garyssimo

Жыл бұрын

Chuck Chuck bo buck banana fanna fo. woops. no name game fer that name here.

@dustinmiller7278

Жыл бұрын

​@@garyssimo hush gary

Derek, I love your attitude towards such a disappointing set of circumstances! Such a good soul!

Dad always travelled vacations with the car title in his pocket. I remember burnt valves in a ‘63 LeSabre and him telling mom that if we can’t get it fixed we’ll just buy another car to get us home.

I had a similar problem with my 4l60e holding second gear. I found that I had a Short in my harness that was grounding out the second gear shift solenoid and forcing the trans to stay in second gear regardless of what the computer commanded. Try pinning out the transmission harness from the connector at the trans to the connector at the computer. Hope this helps.

@scottsmith1525

Жыл бұрын

I was going to say...or a bad solenoid, they are about $25 or so, and a pan drop.

@iceman22m

Жыл бұрын

I had an 83 Dodge Prospector my first Truck It had an intermittent issue. All I did was out of frustration gave her a hard brake check! I never had a problem out of it for the next 3 years. Then I sold it. Thats the tried-and-true hammer approach! More of a last dich type of move but like a guy that I watch on the inter-webs says "If it works is it a bad idea?"

@tylerjohnmichael74

Жыл бұрын

I kinda wonder if your linkage is out of adjustment or your range sensor is bad

@stevecr8934

Жыл бұрын

Besides a new TPS switch. Cleaning all the grounds works great getting my 4160 back to performing.

@92powerdiesel61

Жыл бұрын

@@iceman22m That transmission is hydraulicly controlled. Completely different animal.

I can't believe it Derek is on my interwebs machine for the second day in a row, but I have to because I'm looking right at him!

You need to get a hold of Richard Crich (from the old Precision Transmission channel) now Richard and Theresa’s educational transmission something or other . He’s a genius with transmissions.

Also LOVE, love, love the fact that you guys...everyone is pumping money into these local economies!! Outstanding!!

@bobwilson758

Жыл бұрын

Very true - Good for everyone involved ! Fun times - Go for it

@Railroaded93

Жыл бұрын

I think my answer would be fix the car if it’s affordable and avoid new car payments and all that goes with them but also take into mind .. decisions are or should be best short term and long term if poss

All I can say is thank you for uploading videos during the power cruise , thanks for bringing me along with you 👍🏼

Derek, I just want to thank you for being one of the great members of this community and its people like you that makes me love the garage community.... Yesterday I saw the tool box you gave Brent from Halfass Kustoms and I just want to thank you for helping him out. You will never know just how much I appreciate you and the others here that pitch in and help out their fellow Tubers in their times of need... it is so good to know that there are still good people out there ....

Very best transmission controller I ever used was hooked up to my right arm and went right to the floor

@justinrowley7334

Жыл бұрын

He’s in Holley’s pocket. Give away car was turn key… Add a sniper setup…get someone else to help on it…complain about the time crunch…. Then drop old McFarland’s name. Rinse/repeat.

I love that the answer to a car breaking down is to buy something else, and just keep going. That never say die spirit just warms my heart.

@Stout_Krout

Жыл бұрын

He's got nobody to blame but himself. What did he expect going across country when vehicles are not ready. And then he wonders why stuff always breaks down. He's obviously doing it on purpose inorder to create suspense.

@Studentofsweetscience

Жыл бұрын

​@@Stout_Krout Of course. I only watch his show inorder to gain mechanical knowledge. He reminds me of my automotive shop teacher in high school. He's at 1.56M subscribers now, he has to be doing something right.

@tylerwilson5091

Жыл бұрын

@@Studentofsweetscience He is entertaining as well as informative, if he was strictly serious business with no laughs he would half much less subscribers.

@richardresendez2325

Жыл бұрын

I love that Dew car👍👍

@brandonmartinez9259

Жыл бұрын

​​@@Stout_KroutHe has taken the crew cab on 1 or 2 hotrod power tours and had zero issues that left him stranded. And it doesn't matter how prepared you are sh*t happens. Just roll with it and enjoy life

I just watched Brent (Halfass customs) assemble the toolbox you sent him, nice one Derek.👍👍

Sounds like you got it sorted out on what to do with the cat farm truck. I did email you an offer to store it for a bit but I'm sure you had plenty of options to pick from. I'd have loaned my S10 dually tow truck but did not really want to sell her. At the stoplight at 14:04 in the video, you were literally a block from my shop (a feller aint got a lift here but I got a massive shop, giant floor jack, stands and plenty of tools).

You gotta hold the traction control button down while starting the Challenger to completely disable traction control for burnouts. If you just press the button while it is running it just reduces the amount of traction control but doesn't disable it entirely.

@IjohnnyproI

Жыл бұрын

If you hold it for 15 seconds or so it completely disable all the way too.

@lilmike2710

Жыл бұрын

My uncle's Camaro SS is like that.

I hope to see Snowbird on one of these power tours one day. Can't wait to see what you do with that car.

Thanks for bringing us along!!

Awesome to see you keeping the hot wheels TO kids still alive Derek @Vice Grip Garage

So glad Jessica is taking good care of my Mountain Dew Buick. Thank you Jessica. 🎉❤

If you turn the key on to the start position without the engine running and stump the gas pedal to the floor vigorously then cut the key off and repeat the process, when you crank the engine it'll idle around 2,500 RPMs and then gradually come back down to idle that'll reset all the stuck solenoids that the computer would not reset, and it will shift out of second gear if it doesn't come out of second gear then you have bigger problems.

I love that crew cab, beautiful styling.

1) Deoxit should be part of your gear at home and away. 2) Why not find a shop with a scanner and learn what is malfunctioning? Better yet, find a transmission shop with a scanner. 3) Consider a manual transmission for your next PT experience. 4) You're driving through some neat and interesting parts of the USA. 5) Your next video could prove to be quite interesting! You've earned my thumb up. Thank you, Derek!

Oh, snap! Hope all will be OK. Thanks for the video update!

A couple of suggestions for potential wiring problems. First of all I would load test your powers and grounds. I know you said your powers and grounds are good, but they might be extremely weak. Your meter might show 12v, but it could be at a very low amperage. Hook up a decent load like a light bulb or something to load test. Second thing I would check is wire integrity to eliminate any shorts within the harness. If you can disconnect the harness at both ends, send 12v down each wire one at a time while checking to make sure all other wires are dead. If there's an internal short you'll see 12v on 2 or more wires instead of 1.

@CallanChristensen

Жыл бұрын

Contributing to your shorts in the harness idea: since that one relay is getting hot, but not blowing a fuse, it sounds like it is a high-resistance short likely from a crushed wire making an intermittent ground. Then whatever is downstream from it is not getting the amps it needs, like you mentioned.

@kevinsok3011

Жыл бұрын

@Callan Christensen very good point. That makes me also think about checking for a harness short to ground. I suppose there's several ways to do that, but if it were me I'd unhook the trucks positive cable, hook up only my test light to battery positive, and touch all non grounds in the harness. Anything that lights up the test light is shorting to ground.

@Taydrum

Жыл бұрын

High resistance wiring. Had the same thing happen to my fan relays on my jeep. Only thing that worked was doubling the wire, and building a heat sink for the relay

@jacohendriksz4573

Жыл бұрын

@@Taydrum make sense and that is why the relay overheated. bad ground or high resistance wiring.

Well even though you aren't gonna get the plaque I commend you on finishing up the power tour and not packing it up heading home. I love how you take grapes and turn it into lemonade 🤣🤣🤣!! You are amazing and that's why I've been rolling with you since the beginning and will ALWAYS support you and the family all the way through it. Your 100% as genuine as it gets and thank you for all you do.

Supper on the hood of a Mountain Dew Buick with his gal by his side and supportive friends waiting. These are the good ol days my friend, soak this stuff up!

Derek your audio issue of volume up and down is similar to what I discovered was my phone case. I removed it and issue went away. Wished I could give advice on transmission. I’m enjoying the journey vicariously through you and the crew.

Great as always, miss seeing the boys with y'all

Just what a feller needed today. VGG to make the day better. See you in Bristol

I swear I love the videos of y’all just driving around as much as the restores.

Thanks for taking us along, enjoy all your videos. Have fun and be safe.👍

Road trips break downs are just plain fun memories that are priceless. If you got a few best friends with you there simply golden.

After a Hot,Humid DAY of painting my exteriors ,need a Channel to watch! And a cold drink! Yepp you're Channel! Enjoying watching you're skills and the fun you have with Family! As always enjoying the Show!☺👍

Hope y'all got some rest, I can tell you were running on fumes. Have fun but stay safe!

Always an adventure when Derrick gets out on the road :)

@jeffrykopis5468

Жыл бұрын

Derek, not Derrick 😉

@GregoryMcLean

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffrykopis5468 Yeah I can't spelk

Yay for HRPT extra content! Thanks for taking us lowlifes along!

You’re having a better time than I am. I’m over here just goin to work… Next year.

A fellers going to need to buy one of those VGG hats , Good luck on finding something

I don't know about what anyone else is thinking, but when Mr. Vice Grip is unable to chase down a problem on the road, my day went from high hopes to sinking slowly into an abyss laden with sorrow.... Never fear Derek will find out what is the gremlin within, eventually.

@danielhall3105

Жыл бұрын

When them abyss', especially them laden abyss' get full of that sorrow, we got a problem. Luckily there's always some danged old wreck around somewhere that could use a fresh battry. And too much 2 stroke gas. Perfect.

Hope you get it up and running with out a lot of issues

@canadiancray

Жыл бұрын

Not he bought a Ford pickup to continue the trip

Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug. I hope you get the issue fixed soon. All the best.

l love what your doing saying hello to folk along the way

Good luck! Sure there‘ll be something awesome out there for you!

I forgot how nicely done the interior is in the crew cab. Very nice👊

sorry your truck broke down I hope you all still have fun.

Thanks for coming by my state of south Carolina!💗

Thanks for sharing Derek , I hope you can repair the trans soon . Enjoy the rest of the trip . Cheers 🇨🇦

Thanks for refilling a fellas soul with good vibes and great content ❤

Got to meet Derek last year in Bowling Green Kentucky at a gas station with my kids. He was very kind and let us take a picture with him. thank you!🇺🇸👍

I love doing the back roads. My hubby and I are both retired and we usually take a back roads tour once a week through Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina and Northern Georgia, day trip only. We have ended up up in some awesome places. Have you ever been to Hanging Dog North Carolina, just love the name. Keep em rolling!

Thanks for all the great content & sharing you & your family's life adventures with us! I'm a retired 9/11 First Responder & have a '71 Chevelle Wagon I'm slowly getting back on the road! All of you stay safe & have fun!!

You guys are the best thing on KZread!

Sorry about your luck Derek :( But I am intrigued in what type of gem you'll find!! Thanks for the miles of smiles🎸

Cool a guy made it to the 3 viewer of a video finally😅😂😂😂 love everything you do never going to miss a video

Don't send it to Cletus! They destroy everything they touch.

Hi, Derek. Love your videos, and particularly the ones that cover the long road trips. Here, in Australia, road trips are the favourite past time for my wife and myself, and we were even fortunate enough some years ago to do a long road trip through California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah.

If you see this comment in time did you see what the fluid pressure sensor doing I just changed one that was doing it an it fixed it hope it helps wish I was there too

I think my favorite power tour you all did was when you and the family took betty white. Was amazed how well she held up and it was cool how you made a family adventure out of it. Sucks you couldn't or didn't take the little humans with ya this time around. After watching that I made it my goal someday to get an old wagon going and throw the family in it and just go on power tour. Even if they are kickin' and screaming. 😂

Another great video guys!! Thanks again for enjoyable (for us, the viewer!!) content... Sorry to see the breakdowns...but absolutely I'm envious! What a great family...... God Bless

I absolutely love your power tour videos

Great Content and Video Have a Great Day 👍 and Be Safe God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

Awesome to see you roll through where I live and some towns I frequent weekly. Good luck!

Can’t wait to see if you snag something up. Love what you guys do.

@intentsmodz

Жыл бұрын

He picked up a Ford & it broke down too.

Love this channel.

Well, a fella sure has a great attitude when his build is pissing him off! You must REALLY love dem machines. God Bless you! Remember that when things DON'T work, it makes for good lore to tell.

Derek you bought a toolbox for my boy Halfass Customs, that’s so generous of you. You are Awesome Man! Have Fun

I spied a VGG Scout T-Shirt! (at 1:59) We need more of those in the online store, please!

I apologize Derek, I never should’ve shaken your hand at your merch tent. You’ve caught my breakdown virus. But, the Bieri channels are great entertainment!!

Let's go Derek and team love the content watching from the uk

Cant wait to see what you find to finish 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸😎

Another Fun Adventure ! A few years back my brother and I went to MKE, WI for the Hot Rod Power event at State fair park, great day ! Cars & Food etc. Stuff ! Looking for your 2024 Power Tour Video

let’s go amazing videos

Thanks for sharing Derek, I'm sure it's not easy filming and editing after hours to get these videos out! We appreciate you!

I've noticed a few people didn't register and a few people missed the second day of power tour. I guess it really doesn't matter as long as everyone is having a blast! Thanks for sharing! 😁👍

wish a fella could have met ya in columbia. if you need anything when you come pick up the crew cab let me know!

Technology setbacks. Used to be able to throw saw dust in them and they'd run like new😂

Dang some serious microphone issues

To fix the trans let some air out the tires. That works for when your rig is too tall for going under a bridge, so what the heck see if it works.....?? I saw some rocket boosters on E-Bay that would speed things up. Why not they are made in Katmandu Indianica, so they must help. Sorry about the mech. trouble. That rig is a great one. I am really impressed on how you have built it up.

Been watching your channel since your resurrection on the road of the Red 69 Chevelle in the owners driveway. I'm thinking, what the heck is this guy doing trying to fix some wreck of a car that has not been driven or started even in years. Still amazed.

Hope you find a driveable replacement! Keep the relaxed vibe. "Tis better to journey than to arrive. " according to some historical wag, but he'd probably been on the fermented grape juice ...

Murphy 's Law is alive and well. I hope you find a nice new to you ride! Thanks for taking us with you!

This is the best channel on the web without question!

that was very kind of you sending brent that tool box all the best to you and yours😊

Helped me to know people go through the same thing and I'm not alone. Thank you

Holy moly! Its sooooo weird to see you guys driving through where i live and then to to break down right there were i spent alot of my time. That so crazy!

Still a great time doing the tour !!!

DANG!!!! $3.35 for gas???😮 Not here in the United States of California!!!! Since like 3 years ago……at least where I live…..😢 Great vids feller!!!!❤

@xtr3m3fLx

Жыл бұрын

LOL try over 7 bucks a gallon here in good old chinada.

Thank you for all the extra work involved in sharing this with us.

Love what you're doing! Wish I could join you. It's ashame that the crew cab is giving you all of the problems. You've put a lot of work into that truck and it's probably a simple fix once you find the issue. BTW, I don't know if you're aware of the drop in audio quality on your last two videos but I've had to turn on the closed captioning to understand what you're saying. Good Luck on the rest of the tour and I hope that you figure out what's going on with the crew cab.

Thanks for taking us along for the ride!!!!

Enjoyed the drive, even the slow parts, I grew up in that area and those roads and towns reminded me of my youth, being a teenager in the late 80's, I used to take my Mom's 1970 Olds Cutlass convertible out after dinner almost every nice evening and just drive those back roads trying to get lost and find my way back home, gas was cheap and the smell of honeysuckle is still my favorite sent. Even today when I smell it, it takes me back.

Well a feller sometimes has a run of some not so great luck..it happens to us all. The adventure is what will you find to replace said bad luck...a given is well one she ran when parked, 5 year old varnish in the tank and well perfect brakes...nope actually none..but hey not your first rodeo. Always enjoy these adventures and it is a joy to see what tomorrow brings..safe travels as always.😎😇🛠️🇺🇸🔧🚘🛻👍

That bridge you drove across on New Holland road where that big cow pasture was in fairview is one of my favorite fishing holes. The crossroads Cafe at the end of that road is amazing also

Damn the luck Derek. Hope you can get the issue resolved. Love the channel and love what you do. It's great that the family is involved as well. Hopefully we will see you the next power tour.

Daily videos from VGG. A fella feels like it's Christmas in June.

Way to hang with it Derek.....Only thing I can say is if anyone can handle a situation it is our favorite Squatchy feller!!!!!! You are the MacGyver of fellers.....no quit in the BIG D.......EVER!!!!!!!! Love watching the mind work.....Hmmmmmm I can do this. Proud of you Derek!!!

Wow! Crazy fun times! Be safe 👍🏻🇺🇸

When you drove through pumpkin center, my jaw dropped. I never would have imagined you would drive through my little town. I wish I had known. Love the channel. Keep up the great content.

Derek, Rockingham NC is my hometown (well technically Marston NC is) I wish I were in town to meet you. I'm currently deployed and am unable to do so. Regardless, its so cool to know that you're going to be in my little hometown. Enjoy the area and if you have time, stop by Bostic's BP&Towing for some food. You cant miss it as its a one road town. I'm sure it'll be the best food you have that day.