This 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe Has Been Sitting For 44 Years! | Roadworthy Rescues

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Derek finds a 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe worthy of a new life. However, 44 years of sitting has taken its toll. He'll need to get it running and stopping if he hopes to tackle the hills of Chattanooga and make it home.
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  • @DarrenLivingOffGrid
    @DarrenLivingOffGrid6 ай бұрын

    You can’t do a real VGG revival in 16min… GIVE ME THE 2 HOUR VERSION!!

  • @fennec13

    @fennec13

    6 ай бұрын

    lol - don't worry but derek posts 1+ hour long episodes all the time over at VGG's youtube chanel - lol

  • @DarrenLivingOffGrid

    @DarrenLivingOffGrid

    6 ай бұрын

    @@fennec13 I have watched his entire library. Ooof-da! Yes, every video

  • @440Nichole7.2

    @440Nichole7.2

    6 ай бұрын

    it’s a whole 7 bucks a month 😂

  • @DarrenLivingOffGrid

    @DarrenLivingOffGrid

    6 ай бұрын

    @@440Nichole7.2 nah. Not happening. I’ll stick with the endless KZread content

  • @jennfaire8726

    @jennfaire8726

    6 ай бұрын

    @@440Nichole7.2 7 bucks what a rip off.

  • @ViceGripGarage
    @ViceGripGarage6 ай бұрын

    The "Bandit" was such a fun build for me!

  • @bodarville2510

    @bodarville2510

    6 ай бұрын

    Me too, obviously!

  • @235offroader

    @235offroader

    6 ай бұрын

    Boy that master cylinder looked like a nightmare! Really nice work on that one Derek!

  • @pathlawncare744

    @pathlawncare744

    6 ай бұрын

    Wish we could stream it from the App but now it's junk... Complete Junk... Like most parts these days as we all know. We love you Derek Beerrrieerrei(is how I pronounce your name to people's) truth. Can you please talk to your MotorTrend people's for us Fans so we can stream it from the App once again like we all could before the Good for nothing needs to Go 'update' they just did. Please man. We beg you!!!!!

  • @Nathan-mw8bv

    @Nathan-mw8bv

    6 ай бұрын

    The master cylinder on most chevrolet car and trucks are terrible. I have a 1946 chevrolet truck and it took a can of wd40, heat and a lot of cussing.

  • @JonHullock

    @JonHullock

    6 ай бұрын

    The time to worry is if Derek ever says he has a plan.

  • @balcorn9211
    @balcorn92116 ай бұрын

    When Derek says "that was waay too much" us VGG fans gotta say "perfect!" It's involuntary!

  • @GRAZINGARIZONA

    @GRAZINGARIZONA

    6 ай бұрын

    This is true, I do that.

  • @beezlebub3955

    @beezlebub3955

    6 ай бұрын

    I know and I was almost a little upset when he didn’t say it! 😂

  • @chucksherron

    @chucksherron

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@beezlebub3955it probably got edited out just like the rest of the normal process. Going from the front seat straight to the power barn without looking in the trunk for engine parts first just isn't right.

  • @beezlebub3955

    @beezlebub3955

    6 ай бұрын

    @@chucksherron yea he was so discombobbled on this one, is Derek ok?? Lol

  • @petermensing5502
    @petermensing55026 ай бұрын

    hey motor trend. Derek is the best guy you got out of all of your channels. We all want to see more of him! Why did you edit this down so hard? We want to see Derek, Jessica, Bradley, Bentley, and Bailey. Right now! Heck! I think vice grip garage is better than your whole net work :-) Edit: oops, I forgot Motor!!! the shop lion! Sorry Motor ! :-)

  • @j.d.8593

    @j.d.8593

    6 ай бұрын

    This is just a "quick glance" so people pay for MotorTrend to watch the rest, if you want to see more of this, you have to pay.

  • @hemidart7

    @hemidart7

    6 ай бұрын

    This!

  • @hemidart7

    @hemidart7

    6 ай бұрын

    @@j.d.8593 Why! when I can see him on his own channel for free and uncontrolled by penny pinchers

  • @hughphillips67Mustang

    @hughphillips67Mustang

    6 ай бұрын

    They have a full version. You just got to pay for it. That's why they do what they do.

  • @turbobros_online1561

    @turbobros_online1561

    6 ай бұрын

    so you will subscribe to their yearly subscription and see the full episode.

  • @jonathanfreedom1st
    @jonathanfreedom1st5 ай бұрын

    I love the Long Form Vice Grip Garage content. Not this 20 min type stuff. We know it edits out all the little details that are important and motivational.

  • @CareAgainFishing
    @CareAgainFishing6 ай бұрын

    When I was growing up, my Dad flew from our home in Upper Michigan down to Texas on a business trip. Instead of flying home, he drove... in a '51 Chevy "hardtop convertible" (which wasn't really a convertible, but had the LOOKS of a convertible) just like the one you have here. He was amazed when he got it home. "That car didn't burn a single drop of oil!" I have really fond memories of being in that car with my Dad. "Son, are you prepared to engage FULL CRUISE MODE?!" "YEAH!" On the command "Engage!" we would furiously roll the windows down, and then make a big show of leaning back in the seats as we slowly rolled down the streets of town. I miss that car. And I miss my Dad.

  • @grinningCat531

    @grinningCat531

    2 ай бұрын

    I know how you feeling...for me it was a 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Classic...and my Dad...i miss him ...Life is good... but it was better when your dad had your back :)...

  • @CareAgainFishing

    @CareAgainFishing

    2 ай бұрын

    @@grinningCat531Word. Precious, precious stuff.

  • @jeffrowlette
    @jeffrowlette6 ай бұрын

    Derek is a natural.....love this and VGG 👍

  • @groovyrocket3119
    @groovyrocket31196 ай бұрын

    “I gave up once” hit me directly in the funny bone!😂😂😂Thank you for consistently bringing us such entertaining content. I enjoy your content immensely. Well done!

  • @rayadams5076
    @rayadams50766 ай бұрын

    Wanted to let Derek know that my first car was a 1950 Chevrolet DeLuxe 4-door sedan. There was more chrome on the inside than the outside. Even had a tube-type radio...it had to warm up before you could hear anything. They are great cars.

  • @ShawshankR3demption

    @ShawshankR3demption

    6 ай бұрын

    What an incredible car ! 3 speed powerglide baby wooooohooooooo!

  • @JohnWood302
    @JohnWood3026 ай бұрын

    Great job Derek! I cannot believe your persistence! Always a pleasure to see your work!

  • @larrysmith8728
    @larrysmith87286 ай бұрын

    Derek , my first car was a 51 Chevy . My dad and I put new floors in the front. With Old metal truck signs he had gotten from where he was working.i drove it to school.bought it from my uncle for $25.00. I love that old car. that was around 1961 or two. Love your videos and rescues.

  • @AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C
    @AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C6 ай бұрын

    Now that was a cool rescue Derik. I have always liked the profile and looks of that year Deluxe.

  • @gordocarbo

    @gordocarbo

    6 ай бұрын

    Same..great looking car, nice lines not toobig or small. Real USA steel in these..imagine being a body guy back then and having to hammer and dolly that thick stuff, yikes!

  • @DocESP
    @DocESP6 ай бұрын

    Nothing beats VGG. Watching this, makes me appreciate the real thing. No offense Derek, buut stick with your channel. Much better. But loved the revival nonetheless.

  • @Timba1960
    @Timba1960Ай бұрын

    Talk about patience! This guy has way more than most, not to mention knowledge & skill. You're a pleasure to watch.

  • @nilsenbj
    @nilsenbj6 ай бұрын

    love VGG, and most off motortrend, but, the issue with out of usa subscription, is baffling to me. got kicked out of motortrend on demand the very minute discovery channel entered the chat, and no vpn or untrue location data would allow me to PAY for it, so yeah. love Derek and his family doing what they do best, unfortunately i'm at a loss when it comes to Motortrend on demand, they apparently don't want European money, maybe it has flees or something.

  • @DocESP

    @DocESP

    6 ай бұрын

    Motortrend prejudiced?

  • @hemidart7

    @hemidart7

    6 ай бұрын

    Just watch him on youtube If we all stay loyal to his channel this will be dropped instantly

  • @jimmyjimjims7483

    @jimmyjimjims7483

    6 ай бұрын

    @@DocESP No one likes motortrend, its insufferable enough that they put all their content behind a paywall but then you have to sit there and listen to David Freiburger whinge while people with an actual personality do all the real work (aka Finnegan)

  • @nilsenbj

    @nilsenbj

    6 ай бұрын

    @@hemidart7 its been going on for a few years already. But I do watch him on KZread every time he posts a new video. Same with Finnegan’s Garage. I was a subscriber from the start of MTOD. It was Discovery Channel that axed the availability for non American subscribers.

  • @steveenghsr2100
    @steveenghsr21006 ай бұрын

    Brings back High School days in 67. Had a 51 convertible. Yours is in slightly better shape. Thanks for the memories.

  • @genetomblin2883
    @genetomblin28836 ай бұрын

    Derek is the best thing on KZread. I think it's easy to see that the GM under floor location for the master cylinder was less than convenient. Even in California were I'm from rust made removal a challenge. The fact that you did not have a hanging break pedal was not worth the complications associated with the geometry.

  • @rupe53

    @rupe53

    4 ай бұрын

    You have to remember that floor mounted brake pedals are a throwback to the days of mechanical brakes and LONG linkage rods along the frame. When they converted to "juice brakes" they left everything else alone.

  • @_BAD_MERC_
    @_BAD_MERC_6 ай бұрын

    Derek makes everything better!

  • @TheBirdandEagle
    @TheBirdandEagle6 ай бұрын

    Great video. Had a 52 back in the old days. Loved it. Thank you for the memories.

  • @alaeddinereguig3597
    @alaeddinereguig35976 ай бұрын

    The best channel ever for car content

  • @ViceGripGarage

    @ViceGripGarage

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @vaughanlancellas495

    @vaughanlancellas495

    6 ай бұрын

    The very best and only channel on the ol youtube with regards to anything with an engine is VGG.

  • @geraldlarue2312
    @geraldlarue23126 ай бұрын

    Need to do more shows with Derek from vice script garage. He is hilarious and makes the show entertaining.

  • @TheJarhead70
    @TheJarhead70Ай бұрын

    Removing the master cylinder - impressive job!

  • @rhyssaliekos73
    @rhyssaliekos736 ай бұрын

    Getting Derek on MotorTrend is such a win for MT.

  • @avep2239
    @avep22396 ай бұрын

    The play on words make this so much better great personality

  • @w.rustylane5650
    @w.rustylane56506 ай бұрын

    I was born in 1951, so that car is 72 years old. Cheers from eastern TN

  • @rayzorin8985
    @rayzorin89854 ай бұрын

    Sparkalators and ignition sticks, it's a joy to watch someone who knows what they are doing! Oh yeah he MADE it run and drive. Great job again!!!

  • @user-vq4ll2kn6y
    @user-vq4ll2kn6yАй бұрын

    هذا الرجل عبقري ومبدع في عمله شكرا على هذا العمل

  • @larryjohnson7591
    @larryjohnson75916 ай бұрын

    Loved it. I love the old cars. Really love the old 3 on the tree. Thanks Derek.

  • @paddywop1
    @paddywop16 ай бұрын

    This was a fun video to watch. I get so jealous of the amount of "barn finds" for these types of old cars you have in the USA. Keep it up. Real pleasure to watch.

  • @Jo_Wardy

    @Jo_Wardy

    6 ай бұрын

    In Australia where I live it sucks cars are worth like 10-15k AUSD or more. And any good cars are 20k plus dirty rigs that’s aren’t very popular are less

  • @brcron007
    @brcron0076 ай бұрын

    Congratulations on all of your Success Derek. You deserve it. Your a "Movie Star" now 👍👍👍

  • @JackOSUrulz

    @JackOSUrulz

    5 ай бұрын

    No one deserves it more. He’s patriotic and seems to really care about his family, and enjoys his work. We need more of these guys!!!

  • @tomc7631
    @tomc76316 ай бұрын

    I love the Chevy six cylinder engines! They are so durable and dependable. As always, a great video from Derek of VGG!

  • @donaldstewart8342

    @donaldstewart8342

    6 ай бұрын

    Yep,the 216 and 235 were nearly indestructible!

  • @stevebilenky4059
    @stevebilenky40596 ай бұрын

    I wanted a Corvette so my dad in '61, bought me my very first car, just like this one. He paid $47 and I named it the "Rat" cause it wasn't a Corvette. Had a blast learning about cars and even took the engine out to hone the cylinders, valve job and re-shim the bearings. Did it need it no, but I did it. Found a '55 Chevy Bel Air convertible rolling chassis and sold the Rat to one of my friends. That was a looooong time ago.

  • @nickneeley8798
    @nickneeley87985 ай бұрын

    Derek can fix anything 🎉

  • @barbaraannroach6033
    @barbaraannroach60336 ай бұрын

    Derek best people video regarding cars.

  • @michaelbackhus1923
    @michaelbackhus19236 ай бұрын

    The simplicity both mechanically and aesthetically are what make this car so gorgeous. I want a 54.

  • @ddMcDd-yl4td

    @ddMcDd-yl4td

    6 ай бұрын

    I've got a '50 that ran when parked about 40 years ago...

  • @DanneyTanner
    @DanneyTanner6 ай бұрын

    My grandpa bought a 51chevy brand new for the kids.He parked it in 65. When i was 11 in 78 i messed around with it got it running agian. Drove it out in the back 40 and back up to the barn. It didnt quite run right but at the time i wasent aware it was probably just bad gas😮

  • @djs8867
    @djs88676 ай бұрын

    Derek is the man! Love his show and youtube channel

  • @danswartwood4580
    @danswartwood45806 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing and your APPRECIATION to your subscribers Derek

  • @pecktox
    @pecktox6 ай бұрын

    I like it. Gotta agree with a lot of fellers , that it seems rushed. Peck

  • @wrightsroadkill5626
    @wrightsroadkill56266 ай бұрын

    I know what I'm watching when I get home. The complete episode! Derek, as always you did your thing. Both my kids think we are related. I don't over think repairs, just get them done!

  • @FreedomRock44
    @FreedomRock446 ай бұрын

    These are always my favs......Love the oldies(pre 60's ).

  • @user-zd6kx5ll8p
    @user-zd6kx5ll8p6 ай бұрын

    Love watching a REAL pro, always a great time!!!!!

  • @632Harrison
    @632Harrison6 ай бұрын

    Derek You never cease to amaze me, I enjoy watching all of your videos Thank you sir for your dedication May Gods Blessings and grace shine upon you and your family always

  • @gordonstroup882
    @gordonstroup8826 ай бұрын

    Fun Fun Fun..... ........ for us, that is! Thanks Derrick, and thanks MotorTrend!❤👍🇺🇲

  • @alvisserrano9797
    @alvisserrano97976 ай бұрын

    This was awesome hope to see more . Great episode!!! Straight to the point

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota15546 ай бұрын

    Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @gentilejoshsaved1646
    @gentilejoshsaved16466 ай бұрын

    I have been watching you since you had like 100 subscribers. This is a special one. 44 years. All new brake system. You must have had a lot of time in that one.

  • @travstout
    @travstout6 ай бұрын

    There a removable panel in the driver wheel well to give you access to the master cylinder. I used it on my '53 Bel Air. Made it a lot easier.

  • @1unsung971
    @1unsung9715 ай бұрын

    That's a car I would love to have. Well done on being so patient with the brakes. A thankless job everytime.

  • @neilorange4112
    @neilorange41126 ай бұрын

    Loved this cool short form of what he does

  • @RaleysSmallEngines
    @RaleysSmallEngines6 ай бұрын

    Yep, T-bone is watching. Derek, awesome as always. Quick fast and as I always say on Raley's Small Engines (on KZread) Too Easy. Keep up the great work Vice Grip Garage.

  • @barblenzen2198
    @barblenzen21986 ай бұрын

    This is one of my favorite rum runners great revival

  • @mikepoint4717
    @mikepoint47176 ай бұрын

    What a beauty of a car , the poverty caps are my favourite piece with these ol’ gems . Cheers 🇨🇦

  • @bratzelhutzel
    @bratzelhutzel6 ай бұрын

    Thanks sir!

  • @Earl2573
    @Earl25736 ай бұрын

    Great video, thanks Derek

  • @johnmoorhousedecorated-nam899
    @johnmoorhousedecorated-nam8996 ай бұрын

    My grandfather taught me to drive three on a column in the 51 Belair. Drove it when I got my license prior to army draft. Brings back memories. Learned a lot about engines.

  • @dislexicdadscooking
    @dislexicdadscooking6 ай бұрын

    I love this show..takes my hat holder out of work and cooking content..all these neet finds and pretty much always a victory in every clip..

  • @philipgibb458
    @philipgibb4586 ай бұрын

    Wow dude that's going to be such a cool ride sitting low white wheels cruising

  • @lennartjohnzon6462
    @lennartjohnzon64626 ай бұрын

    Derek is DA MAN! Brilliant!👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @kevbev1524
    @kevbev15246 ай бұрын

    Nice... One of his safest finds yet, Throttle stuck open, No brakes, Rust holes in all the right spots, Good luck Derrick, Please sign here, life insurance

  • @rogerclyde2720
    @rogerclyde27206 ай бұрын

    One of the best motors ever built

  • @marvincarter870
    @marvincarter8704 ай бұрын

    You can't beat them 52 Chevy's and Derek fixed it up and drove it!

  • @michaelnorman9962
    @michaelnorman99626 ай бұрын

    Derek is the absolute best!!! Great job sir. VGG rules!!!

  • @shawnmckinzie9481
    @shawnmckinzie94816 ай бұрын

    Love this episode. I had a 52 version that wanted to finish building for my dad before he passed and take a road trip to Route 66 with my two kids but unfortunately I had to sell it before that happened.

  • @johnbutterworth1369
    @johnbutterworth13696 ай бұрын

    I love that era of Chevys.

  • @peterjuhlke7437
    @peterjuhlke74376 ай бұрын

    Cool car , cool guy , makes for a awesome video , thx Derek

  • @clarkpink1955
    @clarkpink19556 ай бұрын

    This fella makes smile

  • @jeffscott8323
    @jeffscott83235 ай бұрын

    Dawm you got lucky. 44 years. Sitting. And she fared right up.

  • @Flatwoodsdad
    @Flatwoodsdad5 ай бұрын

    I got one of these in the early 70's as a kid. It had sat since the early 60's. It was suprizingly easy to get going. Even converting to 12 volts was easy. It was a very dependable nice riding car. The built them like tanks back then.

  • @natevanlandingham1945
    @natevanlandingham19456 ай бұрын

    That was a good episode, remember watching it last year!

  • @melvinjones3895
    @melvinjones38956 ай бұрын

    My dad had one of those, I ruin the motor mounts then he went to a 56 Dodge I a got him to order the Sur-grip read end . We had snow and a big hill to go up that was not paved. It worked great. only had to shovel one side. Thanks for this one.

  • @testy518
    @testy5186 ай бұрын

    You picked a good one. Those GMC six bangers don't die easily!!

  • @mikego18753
    @mikego187536 ай бұрын

    Very enjoyable vid,thumbs up.Thanks.

  • @100DrWho
    @100DrWho6 ай бұрын

    We had one of those when I was a kid. I remember seeing myself broken up in those chrome dash slots.

  • @jf2625
    @jf26256 ай бұрын

    It's a good feeling getting something driving after someone else has given up on it... even better when it's been sitting for years!

  • @cinthe3
    @cinthe36 ай бұрын

    Dereck got motor trend on life support, bringing the vgg fam.

  • @tamer1773
    @tamer17736 ай бұрын

    I love seeing an old car get back on the road. Especially one as old as me.

  • @rwn803
    @rwn8036 ай бұрын

    I had a half dozen of those 50-54 Chevys when I was a kid. Always started and ran forever.

  • @scott83gmail
    @scott83gmail6 ай бұрын

    Great video I wish Motor Trend would publish both a 16-minute version and the 1 hour version.

  • @Jo_Wardy
    @Jo_Wardy6 ай бұрын

    This guy is king of the American Car KZreadrs funniest and the coolest. Definitely feel like I have similarities to Derek in my Personality 😂

  • @ozahmed4523
    @ozahmed45236 ай бұрын

    "The sparkler maker happeners"! I love it!

  • @barntech2291
    @barntech22916 ай бұрын

    That master cylinder looked like a big job!

  • @DavidJohn-qn7it
    @DavidJohn-qn7it6 ай бұрын

    Just found your channel last night and am glad I did!

  • @Brimstone667
    @Brimstone6676 ай бұрын

    gorgeous car

  • @SOUTHSIDESUPERSTAR
    @SOUTHSIDESUPERSTAR6 ай бұрын

    This guy is the coolest car guy ever

  • @user-fu5xr3lt9q
    @user-fu5xr3lt9q6 ай бұрын

    That car is beautiful

  • @richardsmith-qy6vl
    @richardsmith-qy6vl6 ай бұрын

    Awesome job Derek

  • @ronaldfarmer1208
    @ronaldfarmer12086 ай бұрын

    Them old six cyl Chevys are hard to beat !

  • @clarkmorgan1151
    @clarkmorgan11516 ай бұрын

    That's way cool. Derek u did a nice job put the shine juice on it it's drive able

  • @ramblerdave1339
    @ramblerdave13396 ай бұрын

    Finally, You have one that really is a Bel Air. The two door hardtop, on the Deluxe trim model, was the first to have the Bel Air name.

  • @petermarshall6577
    @petermarshall65776 ай бұрын

    Nice Coupe, worth the effort.

  • @atv55803
    @atv558036 ай бұрын

    love Derek VIDS

  • @jeaniepatterson2384
    @jeaniepatterson23846 ай бұрын

    I want to see the whole thing! Love this chevy!

  • @leonsinner7494
    @leonsinner74946 ай бұрын

    That was almost as easy as an Australian finding cheap freight prices from America! My 1950 Styleline brakes were pretty easy too. And by that I mean I replaced them after they didn't stop the 350 V8 I put in while idling at stop lights. Even the new brakes aren't great.... perfect! Really awesome to see you have fun just like I did with my Chevrolet!

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable6 ай бұрын

    Derek does it best!

  • @deckerbob
    @deckerbob6 ай бұрын

    “We got a 1 barrel” .. solid gold!!

  • @Juliovee123
    @Juliovee1236 ай бұрын

    I aspire to be this level of get it done on my 59 el Camino Wow that was awesome

  • @mzaccagnini7179
    @mzaccagnini71796 ай бұрын

    Derek is simply the best. Even ashort video is cool. And old chevys never die .They jut go faster.😊

  • @crooney82
    @crooney826 ай бұрын

    VGG is the best car show on the internet and it’s because the host is skilled, humble, hysterical, and all American.

  • @HEAVYMETALJSTYLES
    @HEAVYMETALJSTYLES6 ай бұрын

    I saw Derrick and knew this here was a good one 👍

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