Derek, simply put..... there’s hundreds of thousands of us that would rather watch you than any Hollywood crap out there. And millions more to follow. Just stating facts fella.

@chadreynolds6804

3 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@Snowmannorth

3 жыл бұрын

You’ve got that right!

@ronniebuchanan6575

3 жыл бұрын

Derek is the John wayne, Hawkeye Pierce and Dock Holiday of KZread.

@billybobthornton4186

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronniebuchanan6575 chuck Norris

@bmessacar

3 жыл бұрын

Yuppur..Hit the nail on the head..With the 'ol Tonya of course.

who else clicks like before you even watch it because you already know it'll be good

@cliffpalermo

3 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up engaged immediately.

@raymondcoggins297

3 жыл бұрын

Yupyupyup

@Ameritude

3 жыл бұрын

Like your logo friend

@seth4567

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ameritude like yours too 🤣🤣

@johngordon5354

3 жыл бұрын

I totally do that.

I have really enjoyed this channel lately.

@Chrisvrscrx

3 жыл бұрын

Lately? It’s awesome all the time

@BeefyBear151

3 жыл бұрын

Also loving the content (as always)👌, from you too Luke! Thanks for comin back!

@WiringRescue

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, this whole "new VGG videos every time I look" is working out great.

@FeArhsma21

3 жыл бұрын

Thunderhead289, OMG, So I hear you finally put a ring on your girls finger Congrats my friend and May God Bless the both of you! Hope she is still listening to that good old country music while she cleans her truck LOL, that was a great episode. I am really looking forward to seeing you putting video's out again. Hope you both are enjoying you'll new home and your new garage!

@snikesnover1831

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, my #1 favorite!

“Heated her up to 1.4 Megan foxes”.....got me!!

@kennethdonaldson3087

2 жыл бұрын

exactly what i was going to say so i wrote this bigger sentence to say me to

Painter: “You got any rust laying around the shop I can use?” Derek: “Ummmm, yup.”

@brianbeilmann2992

3 жыл бұрын

Give it the beauty ugly Nice work.

I've been binge watching all the Independence Chevelle videos, what a journey, can't wait for the next installment.

@ViceGripGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@mikehunt6848

3 жыл бұрын

Me, too. But he does get a bit moody, lol...

@LGN_Sniper

3 жыл бұрын

Same... my uncle had a Chevelle with a brand new create engine, literally the reason that I love cars.

@ronniebuchanan6575

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully they will do all series together. I will watch as many times as I have Tombstone. I am sure Dock Holliday would have shook hounds with Derek. Lol!

@michaelbrown9337

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

About a year ago when the first episode of Independence hit the KZreads, I would’ve never envisioned how cool the Independence Chevelle would become. The poor car went from being food for the car crusher, to being an iconic story of American hard work. It’s a labor of love, and it shows. I can’t compliment Derek enough for all the effort, and with all the fan support, it feels like the whole country is behind it. LONG LIVE INDEPENDENCE! 🇺🇸

@garysimonson9593

3 жыл бұрын

No idea how that Chevelle even made it from Indiana to MN without breaking into several pieces. So much rot. The story helps make this car.

@purpleskerple17

3 жыл бұрын

@@garysimonson9593 Easily explained, he's a highly intelligent mechanic that appreciates sleepers. Let his babies run, and hard!!!

@garysimonson9593

3 жыл бұрын

@@purpleskerple17 -- yeah, underestimating Derek's a mistake. I still think, since he knows how rotten the car was, how close the front end was to scattering itself across three states from one good pothole punch, he probably had to have a bit of a cheek pucker holding himself to the remains of the crossmember by way of the rodent-pee-soaked seat. The drive was a roll of the dice but content value? The cheek pucker will heal, content rules the day. (yeah, I've driven some rancid junk too far a few times but this guy just sends it.)

@kennethdonaldson3087

2 жыл бұрын

my father in law had to spend 13 weekends in jail for drag racing he loved it he was born in austria 1938 his dad was a colonel in the ss das reich he had to be hitler youth the white supreme guys probably loved him he was the only real nazi there i bet he was in panzer division 12 hitler youth very brutal tank division he saw the sound of music got more excited than i ever saw him he lived in salzberg where it was filmed he knew everywhere he was only 3 in 1941 hewas a little guy heil hitlering everyone his dad never talked but spoke 9 languages was in the blitzkreig of france and occupation then dday was top priority to slow das reich from getting to the coast a 3 day trip took 14 with roadside bombs bridge destruction i wish i couldhave talked to her dad and grandpa more before they died her grandpa in the 80's dad 3 years ago wifes brother used to bring up the holocaust to her grandpa all the time he said it was all lies did not beleive itat all he was a colonel in das reich panzer grenidiers said he was killed in action in budapest and buriedin a little cemetary in berlin but i have video tape of him in 1987 in barrington illinois and wonderlake he had a silver inlaid luger with goerringsignature in silver a colonelis 1 rankbelow general he was a nice old guy very quiet my father in law told me swartznegger means black dick he hgave me boxes of matches with dirty sayings on them like mustach rides 5 cents nnude girls my wife was not that thrilled i gave them away for years

"They just blow apart easier than a knee in the NFL" Derek you need to write a quotes book that fella can read where do you come up with them 😂😂

@RedWingsninetyone

3 жыл бұрын

"Cleaner than my grandma's driving record."

@sdgakatbk

3 жыл бұрын

From a previous episode, "Sharper than a toddler's toenail."

Who needs cable TV when VGG is spitting out content like the Discovery channel during Shark Week?? VGG....Educational, informative and 99.647% entertaining. Let's just round that up to 110%.

@baconfarts3211

3 жыл бұрын

Yessiree! 6 vids in a week! A guy and gal are busy for sure!

@aspalovin

3 жыл бұрын

I remember when discovery was a new, documentary channel that had shows like 'Great Planes' and 'Wings'... Not the sitcom. That was about the last time Television was interesting. VGG has brought back the fun of quality viewing. If you get a chance, snag up a membership..... There is even more content. I'll tell you a lil secret...Now that it's not. .....We knew a bit about this engine paint work a couple days ago. We were sworn to secrecy and I'm pretty sure everyone behaved. Membership has it's privileges.

When you build a high quality motor like Derek you need to hire an artist to add the oil leaks and blemishes to it..... lol

@baconfarts3211

3 жыл бұрын

That's funny right there....

@aspalovin

3 жыл бұрын

Dyno vid...Check for leaks....Clear.... This vid. Paint on leaks!

A man who brings his dog with him to a job has GOT to have a quality product.

"DID WE JUST BECOME BEST FRIENDS?" - Derek, the grins you inspire, especially in these backward times, are amazing. Whole family watches and we support you 110,000 % -- ty. From NH, East coast!

I love that you still read plugs that’s becoming a lost art people don’t realize the importance of it. My grandpa taught me to read plugs any time you have them out they can tell you a lot.

@aspalovin

3 жыл бұрын

He's teaching his boys as well. I taught my boys that pulling a plug for a lil reading material is easy and can tell you much information. It won't be a lost art just yet but it will be a rare one.

"1% of you are going, You paint...engines? I like you. I like your style."

@RaimarLunardi

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't paint mine... now it's pure rust...

@robinnjansson

3 жыл бұрын

Genuinely laughed out loud at that part 🤣

@BobPegram

3 жыл бұрын

Why, it's already painted something! 8-))

@scottcol23

3 жыл бұрын

LOL i know. Yes in the land of Iron blocks we paint our engines. I wouldn't paint an aluminum block, though I did see a billet LS that was anodized a dark gold bronze color that looked good. I can only imagine how much that cost

There is nothing better than a half hour or hour of Derek on a saturday morning.

Incredible info on the spark plugs. I’ve never heard plug temp explained like that, your description made perfect sense to me instantly. Great videos. Your genius is showing

@secondaryunit

2 жыл бұрын

If my guy would have explained how to read the plugs like this I would not have chased putting a fuel injection system on my 454!

The maniacal laughter with the death wheel was entirely necessary!

@chuckgallup9746

3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree....way too much. Perfect.

Got the most patriotic piece of mail I've ever received in my life today. Ran inside, grabbed a cold snack, and ripped 'er open! Love the hat and hoodie man! Thanks so much, from a Helicopter Coast Guardsman in Alaska! Keep up the great content!

My name is William Smith im71yrs old and enjoy watching your videos during my cancer treatment every week 😊

@darringillette8671

2 ай бұрын

God bless you . Pray for you comfort.

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks. You do a great job explaining how to do things, especially adjusting the valve train.

im here on the drinker side of the bleep bloops noticing a guy is steadily pumping out about 73.25734% more videos this week. love this channel

@cliffpalermo

3 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same don't know how he does it must never sleep

@oldpolak5203

3 жыл бұрын

Got to make hay when the sun is shining !

Couldn't click fast enough. Hi, from Melbourne , Australia!

I tell you what, a feller appreciated the info on the spark plugs. 38 year old home mechanic here and I've never heard spark plugs explained like that. So thank you Sir DeeReck!! I absolutely LOVE that damn engine paint job!!!!! Cummins brown with the rust leaks is just a work of art fella.

Derek is the Father most of us wish we had. I love my dad, very much.But, Derek fills a part of a guys heart that is on a different level.

"They just blow apart, like a knee in the NFL." Derek on shop towels

@jx14aby

3 жыл бұрын

"It's cleaner than my grandmother's driving record. "

@aspalovin

3 жыл бұрын

@@jx14aby Good thing you don't know my Grandma's driving record! There's some paper work there. Yeeesh. lol

I'm more excited than a Prom Queen getting her first corsage pinned on. This thing is gonna scream like Shelly Duvall in The Shinning. I'm pretty jazzed to hear it recycle some rubber.

Who knew someone would build an engine from scratch, pretty it up and then make it look old. Bravo sir!

You are so right about reading spark plugs and I think it is a lost art. Being a life long drag racer, plug readings have always been our go-to for tuning. What I might add is that different fuel can change they way you read a plug. And, if you go methanol, well, it is an entirely different story and/or blown motors will tell a guy a different story as well. Thank You, awesome build!

A guy figured that this vig geo and a cold snack was the best way to start the weekend.

“Fits like my hand in a cookie jar”. Lost it.

@BobPegram

3 жыл бұрын

Hand with cookie doesn't fit! 8-))

Didn’t like the sound of your engine paint job, thought a guy was wrong. Turns out, I was that guy! That’s a piece of art

@DanPianetto

3 жыл бұрын

I was cringing at first too, not gonna lie.

Derek I want to sincerely thank you man to man. The videos you share brighten my day. Your personality and work ethic are refreshing. Plus your down home humor is hilarious . That you include your understanding wife and great sons , whenever you can, shows me just what a great father and husband you are. Keep it coming!

a guy just got back from the local car meet, waxing his car to pretend there's any clearcoat left, and finishes the previous VGG episode. A guy says, shucks, there's more cold snacks but no more vidjas. But then Derek, the nordic god of "good enough for the girls we date" provides another excuse to not work on the junk in your driveway. Thank you for the content.

@stevecr8934

3 жыл бұрын

LOL. Sounded like a testimony to me. If it wasn't for Derrick's videos. We'd never get anything done.

@rodney1818

3 жыл бұрын

Very said well I never

Boy has a guy just been SPOILED for vidjas lately. Keep em coming Derek. Love this build.

@aspalovin

3 жыл бұрын

Ya, Wudda we do when a guy and his family need a break? We are all gonna be refreshing and checking our notifications like dope fiends. lol. Making these big vids at such a rapid rate is for reals, hard work. I have a friend with a musician channel and that takes a big bunch of time. I can only imagine what reviving a car the way he does and giving us an edited version of it takes.

By far the best looking motor on the planet. Top notch work her did.

Watching the entire Independence playlist again because it is just that good. Watching while I remodel my bedroom

Who the hell dislikes these videos. Best channel , when it comes rescuing relics and bringing them back!

@aspalovin

3 жыл бұрын

just algorithm bots. no one clicks down

@danvetor1365

3 жыл бұрын

aspalovin I'm not much of a computer guy. More of a car guy , but that makes sense. Been wondering.

Derek, you're building an icon of a car. No one will question why you did what you did. You did it your way. That's the point of Independence.

@aspalovin

3 жыл бұрын

underrated comment.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for not calling that thing hanging off the front "the dampener".

Looks like a got-damned tank enguine there fellah. FACTREE!

This has been needed for a long time. Reading plugs is absolutely a must for home gamer mechanics.

The old “Mk 1 Eyeball” is an oftentimes forgotten inspection-make-it-happener.

Fellers are always sayin' to ya, "I lost it when...", "I spit out my beer when...", "I about died when..." you said somethin'. I must be used to ya, cuz I never do that. But I do smile a lot. 👍😉

That engine looks fast standing still! You've reignited my teenage guitar building project ideas too - I might drop using fine hardwoods, veneers and inlays and do some crazy paint effects with real materials

I been around a while... ok I’m old! Anywho, been jacking around with cars since the mid 80’s. That’s the best explanation if reading plugs I’ve seen. Now tell these people what plug indexing is all about. That would be nice! 😬👍 Three cold snacks!🍻🍻🍻

@aspalovin

3 жыл бұрын

Young guy here. Isn't an index that thing that gets inflamed in a fella's gut? j/k I''m old too.

You know a feller is deep in the woods when he has to do the ol cell phone in the winder for service trick lol

This has to be the sickest paint job on a engine I’ve ever seen, 2024 tons of ideas but this here brother 💪🏼🇺🇸🦅

hey derek im 24 years of age and love all the funny sayings you put into your videos , i dont know where they came from but its a lovely sense of humor. thanks again man

As soon as I heard "Cummins Beige" I was hoping for exactly what you did - RUST! The perfect compliment for Independence! Well done

Its plain to see several generations of knowledge when Derek gets up and personal with this build...for example with reading the sparkolaters... Thanks buddy, I really like watching your videos...

@aspalovin

3 жыл бұрын

The set up of the rockers n push rods was great. Derek is a great example of 'pay attention and learn on some useful stuff'.

Hey Derek, I saw the sign on the wall behind you said: ‘Phillips 66’. I didn’t think you knew it had been my 66th birthday. Thanks mate. 😎👍

These thumbnails are getting to be right up there with them top notch KZreadrs.

The most amazing part of this video is the battery was charged when he picked up the grinder.

I just flipping died when he said "Why don't you just grind the bolt off?" "Nope, no, no, not, millions of dollars in paint on this thing and you want me to grind it off? No.." Classic deadpan humor

@jonbennett118

3 жыл бұрын

What about when he could feel air hand turning the pro charger.. Did we just become best friends? That was comedy gold.

This is honestly the greatest engine paint job I’ve ever seen. Definitely gonna keep it in my back pocket

You are the bob Ross of the automotive world. Love it. Never stop being you. Love it all.

When you showed the color I was like "oh...uh...okay" And you were right. When it was done I was like "oh yeah....that looks pretty danged good!"

One of the most genuine KZread channels I’ve ever clicked on, I’ll be here for many many more videos

I was raised on wrenching, but I never got too crazy deep into it. Watching all these videos has motivated me to take on a 6.4L Hemi swap in my '71 Dart. It's gonna be WAY too much horsepower for that small car... Perfect. Thanks again for the great content!

Today is Tuesday. You have been my only KZread watch since Thursday(33h watch time it's a long weekend) and I feel like I'm sitting through a online apprenticeship. Especially this engine build. Just a welth of knowledge Keep'er Tool'in

"Earth ghost juice" to mean mineral spirits made me lose it

Best series of all time: 1. M.A.S.H with Trapper John and Colonel Blake 2. VGG Independence Chevelle build 3. M.A.S.H after Trapper John and Colonel Blake 4. Other stuff that doesn’t matter.

@grant2584

3 жыл бұрын

i guy thinks you're showing your age, cause I know exactly what you're talking about...lol

@mikethomas5797

3 жыл бұрын

Married w/children--- Manshow WOO-HOO!!

I'm addicted to your videos. FAR MORE enlightening and entertaining than television! Have to admit, your sense of comedic timing combined with "a guy's" (or wife's) editing skills make this my number one choice! That's...fine...

Man, Derek, thank you so much for the plug reading primer. I work with carbureted Japanese bikes from the 70s and I've /never/ been much of a plug reader despite really needing to. Your primer unlocked some mystery for me.

I feel absolutely honored to be indeed first. Just found your channel on the day this video was posted. Caught up with the whole Independence project. You're one of the greats, man. Hilarious, informative, humble... it's all there. Excited for the next update. Got a lot of other content to watch in the meantime though. Cheers.

@ViceGripGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words

@Studio51media

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard sir!

A guy is making me brave enough to just wing it and wrench on my own heap of rust. Its a great feeling.

@DennisMurphey

3 жыл бұрын

I know at 70, I may go cruising in the country, looking a for rusty heap to practice Derek stuff on it!

@oneshoeboxer8

3 жыл бұрын

@@DennisMurphey That heap is my daily. It's a TJ wrangler. I really had no idea what I was doing. I'd changed oil and an alternator at most before it. Now I'm doing drive way body work, paint, breaks, putting on bpers, winches, and all sorts of stuff. A great feeling.

Most psychologists will say talking to yourself is fine, it’s when you answer or have a conversation with yourself that makes you awesome! Congrats!🎊

That paint job is really nice. Makes it look like it might have come right out of some tired old military truck.

Just shows how good that filter is, it trapped a whole valve spring, lol.

@njovwevnjweV

3 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I thought lmao

@yakacm

3 жыл бұрын

@@njovwevnjweV lol

Feels like a guy just got a new episode only yesterday... what a time to be alive!

Painter is a personal friend of mine. He does amazing work

I couldn't be more excited about a build if it was sitting in my own front yard!

That engine alone makes me want to come out to see ya in person when a guy has the Independence Chevelle in Florida.

So much content here lately. Enjoying every minute of it.

I LOVE the air brush on the big block, what good attention to detail, you’re really doing this build right!

😁👍 Love the make it look like an old leaky engine paint job.

Just when you think you'd seen the coolest car you'll ever see... Someone else comes along with a new definition of cool.

Dude's dog is too cool man,,just chillin with his dad!! Dogs rule!!!

@joegaskill8742

3 жыл бұрын

@@CoIoneIPanic is that the smartest thing you could come up with to say? Your clearly a genius!!

@joegaskill8742

3 жыл бұрын

@@CoIoneIPanic did I,,my 16 likes to your zero likes says different!

@joegaskill8742

3 жыл бұрын

@@CoIoneIPanic do you live in moms basement, or do trolls only live under bridges?? Bahahahahahha

A feller just about backflips when a new video comes out!!! LOVE YOUR CHANNEL 🏆

I trust your judgement. You have not let me down in the 50 or so videos I have watched so far. Holding tight to my cold snack and riveted to my seat...

The engine colour works. I'm calling it the "distressed diesel" look. Excellent tutorial on spark plugs, I'm going now to check mine out on my '66 Mustang.

Earlier this afternoon I was thinking “man I could go for a vgg video right now”. Well I guess my thoughts have been answered 😂

Your videos really bring me up on my dark days. The one liners, funny sayings, and just pure hilarious yet factual information is amazing! Thank you brother! Hope all is well!

Excellent infotainment! Absolutely I was blinking hard on that Cummins tan color! It is really awesome that the dog came to check out the airbrushing on the engine. Fits better than my hand in a cookie jar is now one of my favorite sayings!

Chillin on a Friday night, drinking home made whiskey and listening to music. Refresh my home page and see a new VGG video drop. Welp, that's the end of the music LOL

Am I the only 1 who had Dentist Flashbacks when Derek was taking us to Sparkalator School?

This is the funniest video VGG has ever put out, and that's saying something. This Independence series is the best thing the internet has ever produced.

Loved the video bud, been watching you for a good hot minute. I've got no part of this build but damnit, a guy's just as excited about old Independence as you are. Looking forward to the next video. Let freedom ring, brother!

My 1 month old daughter was crying until I turned on vice grip. Now we’re watching calm as can be

Can't wait to see the Independence here in Florida. My buddy Joe is driving us down in his 70 Chevelle 396. First time I've seen a motor airbrushed like this, great job. Wouldn't doubt Motor Trend with there camera crew are going to be knocking on your door soon. Great video!

@baconfarts3211

3 жыл бұрын

If Roadkill was smart,(and I think they are), they should be dialing in on this build!

Heck Derek, you're thanking US? You've been providing a guy with quality entertainment and technodigical information for years now. Buddy we should be thanking YOU. We appreciate your hard work and efforts. Not to mention the many terms and quotes.

I completely lost it when you chucked those safety squints 😆

I think a guys MULLET thickens up every episode.

@mrdarklight

3 жыл бұрын

It's getting a little thick back there. He needs a stylist to do the "whee-wew whee-wew" back there.

@control_the_pet_population

3 жыл бұрын

He's rocking the ol "Normandy Hedgerow" mullet back there... before too long he's gonna need some specialized armored vehicles to knock that thing down.

@mrdarklight

3 жыл бұрын

@@control_the_pet_population Damn, that's funny. Some kind of Sherman attachment.

@Sonoma_Coast

3 жыл бұрын

Too busy to even get a haircut I imagine.

Your color looks like the color we painted all our equipment in Afghanistan.

@klc3478

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, sir!

@BrookieCooki84

3 жыл бұрын

I kinda think that's what a guy is going for.

@anotherhonda9402

3 жыл бұрын

The rust looks amazing, but when I heard Cummins beige, I thought hmm chocolate chip camo would look good.

@aspalovin

3 жыл бұрын

Independence is covering all the bases. VGG is proud of Veterans. When I got my capilator in the mail it came in a beautiful salute to veterans package. A guy hung that dang ol' wrapper on the garage wall cuz it was just too cool. I'm Canadian and my best friend served in Afghanistan. He lost a family member while they were on their second tour. I'm very proud of them. I'm proud of their willingness to sacrifice. I'm proud that I still have one of them in my life and I'm proud that I have the privilege to know that kind of strength and call these Men my friends. Independence has become more than just a project car. It's a symbol of what freedom allows. I remember when that revival dropped on KZread. I was new to the channel and immediately hooked. I'm gonna be a bit sad when she does her first burn out cuz that means she's built.....But watching all the eagle fly is gonna be so satisfying....I think it will be a wonderful tribute to Veterans and Freedom the world over!

@paulbickmore4523

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing about our equipment in Iraq.

Derek is THE smartest engine guy I know!...period. I luv you man! My peepers were LOCKED ON..to your explanination of sparkolators!

magnetic oil plug, now that was a million dollar idea. Seems so simple and yet what a nice touch. No more dropping the damn thing in the waste!

So much great info! That bit on the plugs is gonna come in real handy! Best channel on the youtubes! edit: Props to Jason as well on that sweet airbrushed artwork!

I’m a computer engineer. I work all day with lots of weird computer problems and demanding users. Do I know anything about tuning a carburetor? No! But do I find it entertaining and relaxing to watch Derek lecturing on how to build a car from scratch. Oh yess. This show har been the nr 1 show on my watch list for a looong time now. A guy must keep up his good work or else my grandma will come to his place and force feed him her best chocolate chip cookies!!😊

No drama. Just good content and sweet sound effects. Pretty sweet man. keep it up Derek

I cant get enough of your channel, that engine looks insane! Keep up the amazing work!