Hey Derek, I’ve commented before, but I wanted to make sure you saw it. It’s my senior year, and I wanted to honor you as a very influential person in my highschool career pushing me towards the trades, so I used “I’ll be dipped” as my senior quote (I gave you credit for it). Thank you for everything you do, and if you’d like me to change it please let me know

@79dent

17 күн бұрын

Man that's awesome 😂 I'm sure Derek doesn't mind. Maybe he will chime in and give you an even better quote to use 🤔

@reaper-sz5tm

17 күн бұрын

Good on you young man, goodluck In the trades!

@paulmarynissen

17 күн бұрын

That’s amazing. To top it off, when you graduate and walk up on stage, you should take a big sniff, look around at the faculty and say “It smells like Bengay and desperation”.

@VladimirTheLeadHead

17 күн бұрын

That’s awesome !! I’ve been saying “I’ll be dipped” for quite a while now because of Derek !! LOL

@highvoltagebeaver6640

17 күн бұрын

Congrats on your graduation!

lot of people are going to see a video of a guy fixing up a car but I see a guy being a really good dad.

@RyanMcIntyre

16 күн бұрын

🥲

@BrodeyDoverosx

15 күн бұрын

I believe that’s called male toxicity these days.

@jacquejecker4435

15 күн бұрын

Of the ones I frequently watch, as far as the kids go, this one and Sleeerdude are my favorites. I love seeing the kids getting involved and the how the dads encourage them.

@michaeltyniec7010

14 күн бұрын

He is an amazing Dad - couldn't agree more!

@saberxzero

14 күн бұрын

​@@BrodeyDoverosx if you look outside youll see people dont call it toxic at all. Dont listen to the news and the online fighting, it isnt the case for real life

"Where's the fire extinguisher?" "I think we used 'em all." GOLD. 😄

Me and the wife been trying for kids for 6-7 years. No luck. Seeing you and your boy working together really pulls on the heartstrings. You're a lucky man.

@chriswatson7488

8 күн бұрын

If anything like friends who have been trying, it'll happen when you least expect it. One friend gave up entirely and within a year their lives got turned completely upside down - twins!

“Where’s the fire extinguisher? Uh… I think we used them all “. There’s gotta be a story somewhere in there 😂

@PoniesNSunshine

17 күн бұрын

There was one in the back of the jeep!

@markmartin9303

17 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Reminded me of the conversations I had with my Dad about 45 years ago.

@alex10294

17 күн бұрын

Best laugh out loud line of the month. If that's not true and he was just singing his dad, comedic gold. If it's true, just as funny.

@agentcrm

17 күн бұрын

@@PoniesNSunshine Yeah and it's old. So might be junk.

@shawncastilla

17 күн бұрын

His smile when he said it😂

Hey derek. So a few things 1- the 4.2/4.0 series of engines do run at 210. 2- the rust in the windshield frame is normal. Quadratec has replacement frames for fairly cheap 3- the weber carb is an aftermarket replacement. Factory came with Carter YF computer feedback carbs, which is why there was an O2 sensor. 4- find a donor YJ or TJ with the 4.0 and steal the AX15 . The BA10/5 was an extremely weak trans, and getting parts fornthem now is almost impossible. Keep up the good vidsos!

@fiaschifabrications4852

17 күн бұрын

GREAT INFO!!!!

@tjsean0308

17 күн бұрын

This fella is dead right. The straight 6 jeeps like 210 and the needle should stay just straight up and down when they’re cooling well.

@bryanirwin5473

17 күн бұрын

Derek definitely needs to check out Quadratec. All the goodies

@tonytrahan8237

17 күн бұрын

Even the jk's like the heat 212 is normal

@mattbrown5511

17 күн бұрын

I own an '06 (TJ) with the 4.0L and 6 speed. 3.73 Dana 44 axles (put in the electric lockers myself. People have offered me stupid money for it. I'd rather lose an arm.

I love that boy's inquisitive nature. He's soaking it all up, Dad, great job!

@ViceGripGarage

14 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jakeryan9469

13 күн бұрын

Bentley is pretty cool.

@garysimonson9593

11 күн бұрын

Bentley idolizes his dad and that's good.

@mrwebber35

11 күн бұрын

@@garysimonson9593 Asks his boys if they are having fun or askes if they see what they learn as interesting. They respond very positively which is very impressive.

46:41 Father and Son workin on the rig. Darnit.... Sumthin in my peepers again. Anyone else missing their Dad right now? My hand's up. Awesome video as always. Take care of You and Yours.

@keithfilkins2043

11 күн бұрын

Well said

Its cool to see Little Grip Garage helping out the smaller youtube channels like VGG with a collaboration.

@JamesLibrary

17 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@1888larsson

17 күн бұрын

Hell yeah 👍

@josephkelly4893

17 күн бұрын

lol, little grip will surpass them all one day!!!

@charlesfritz7131

17 күн бұрын

Well crying in the mud help me understand how VGG rated a collaboration with LVG...a fella sure is blessed to have such bright little humans to have around.

@BigHappysPlace

17 күн бұрын

Shows which one of his Sons is the most like him. :D

A feller loves Fridays for three reasons. 1. The weekend 2. Cold wobble pops 3. VGG!!!!!!!!!

@bigfish74f

17 күн бұрын

same here in the uk its nearly midnight but its a friday night ritual

@Patrick_Cooper

17 күн бұрын

Even warm wobble pops will do in a pinch. I forgot the ice for my beer, and am sitting here drinking 60 degree beer on a 45 degree day.

@jamesseddon4829

17 күн бұрын

I hear ya. VGG, Bearded Mechanic, and S/T all put out new Vids on Friday.

@USGovsOwnersRtheRealEnemy

17 күн бұрын

@@Patrick_CooperOh well, after 4-5 it doesn’t matter anymore about whether they’re cool or not. Bottoms up.

@allensmith6180

17 күн бұрын

As always Derek you and your family are just great it reminds me of me and my dad he was an electrician at Vandenburg and he would be gone 3 weeks at a time when he was home I followed him around fixing things with him had my own little tool box your boy Bentley reminds me being a little guy

Something about you guys fixing that Jeep with the rain.. it was a very relaxing watch... I vote for more garage during rain content.

Kid doesn’t know how lucky he is. You’re a good dad

I love the way you talk to your kids, Derek. Always teaching but never condescending. You're the best car show on youtube, hands down!

@Christopher_R

17 күн бұрын

My kids know I only scream at them when they’re holding a flashlight, and I don’t mean it 😂

@michaelmcclure9160

16 күн бұрын

Definitely the respect given is awesome. Teaching them to be great young men!

Hey Derek, just wanted to say thanks for keeping this show family friendly. It's one of the only car shows I feel comfortable watching around my little ones. I appreciate you!

@ViceGripGarage

15 күн бұрын

My pleasure

@MrCharlie879

15 күн бұрын

I had same jeep last summer for a woods rig it was pretty fun for a guy cheap and way more better then a side by side and alot cheaper

Man I wish I had a dad like Derek growing up, your sons are so lucky!

My son and I rebuilt a 65 F100 and it was the best time i have had as a dad. So nice to see that young man with great manners and willing to learn with you. Keep up the great work Derek.

Bentley is the possibly the best mechanics assistant there is he always pays attention, asks all the questions and learns from his mistakes (very few) and he has the best teacher you could ask for ...I foresee great things for this young man.

@onlytruk1ngs

15 күн бұрын

I feel the same way, he’s a smart young man and seems pretty intuitive on top of that.

Most badly adjusted family ever? NOPE. Great to see a father and son so in-sync. The world needs about 300 million more families like this. You have my admiration and respect.

@SC-ti9cj

16 күн бұрын

I love the kindness, the teaching , respect… Please and thank you!! It’s a fantastic example of a family filled with love and dedication to each other!!👍

@ForeverDownByLaw

9 күн бұрын

Nah

Great video!! Especially liked how patient you are with Brantley explaining everything to him, and teaching him your knowledge!! Safe travels with the Jeep! With a little more cosmetic work, I think you all are gonna have miles of smiles from this unit!!

Bentley is the MAN. What a great helper. Won’t be long until he’s doing the “Run and Drive” videos on his own.😆. His own channel, “Little Grip Garage” has really grown. Good job young man.

I work for jasper engine's and our factory in willow springs Mo. builds the 6 cyl AMC that has a 3 year 100,000 mile transferable warranty. Use that number on that tag and jasper should be able to tell you the mileage of the jeep when it was installed

@ibookgeek01

17 күн бұрын

I work in maintenance at HQ

@petemoss8245

17 күн бұрын

I slowed down the video @26:00..only numbers I can read are "869914"...?

@Bill-lg6hs

16 күн бұрын

Where the fire extinguisher? I think we used them all. Lmao!

@parkerfiskar3589

14 күн бұрын

@@Bill-lg6hsI work at a Jeep shop that sells Jasper engines. This is the way!

@kharnthebetrayer1575

13 күн бұрын

That old 258 is bulletproof!!

I have a disabled son. This is one of my favorite episodes. Working with Bently and watching you spark his brain is inspirational. I wish soooo much that I could have that relationship with my son. I love the family interaction and would love to see more. Best wishes.

@texanranger7212

17 күн бұрын

I hope you can find a suitable connection with your son through Lego, Meccano or even just pulling a lawnmower apart and putting it back together. I am the primary carer for my disabled brother and we have Great times together.

@nissan300ztt

16 күн бұрын

Square headlights are trash!

@technerdy

16 күн бұрын

❤

@Studio23Media

16 күн бұрын

My dad used to not do much with me because he didn't think I could do much with my disability. It took guys like Derek on the internet teaching me things so I can get in the shop and start doing it myself. There's always something you can do.

@DmON_WINGS

16 күн бұрын

​@@Studio23Mediathats the spirit. Keep it up and you'll go further than you ever imagined. Sending you good vibes all the way from Ireland.

51:45 Best line ever: "Where's the fire extinguisher?" "I think we used 'em all"

Man.. that's just beautiful how you've passed knowledge along and built those memories for both of you. This modern time we find ourselves in you don't see that enough. He'll look back at those rainy nights out in the garage working on a Jeep with the old man with love and appreciation. Also.. thumbs up on rockin the mullets. The me from late 80s would fit right in lol

That kid of yours is gonna be one heck of a good mechanic when he's done. Bentley seems to know the basics already and he asks the right questions to learn even more. I love watching you work with both the boys.

@ViceGripGarage

17 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jammin-w-joseph.musicvideo9494

17 күн бұрын

@@ViceGripGarage Thank you for responding. And we'll continue to watch and hope to do so for many years.

@pallefars9187

17 күн бұрын

At 52:50 It’s idling really high, said almost at the same time. This little fella has the best teacher..

@timc2346

16 күн бұрын

Tubed in from Ontario. 🇨🇦

I loved your genuinely surprised reaction to Bentley's answers and comments. That little human is one smart little fella!

@Notorious_Nate

17 күн бұрын

Totally agree!

Hey Derek, I just wanted to tell you that I'm so glad I came upon you channel, albeit two years ago, this is the first time I'm writing you. I just want you to know I recently purchased a 09 Wrangler as a hobby/Pre-Project retirement driver, and bang there you are with your Wrangler. I became inspired to wrench again now more than ever, it's been a few decades. Thank you. Keep the revivals coming, and keep on a wrenching.

I know how to fix cars Derrick. What I’m not good at is making an environment where my kids like working on them with me. This is where you’ve helped me the most. You’ve helped me with small tasks I can give them when they ask if they can help and make them feel important. This is why I thank you.

Everyone hates on the square headlight Jeeps, but as long as you have the inline engine and a manual, you get a decent Jeep.

@nathanwoten6236

17 күн бұрын

It's not so much the headlights that jeepers hate. Well, yeah, it is a bit of it lol but it's mostly the suspension setup. The suspension is a lot lower from the factory. So it takes a lot more lift to get you where you want to be compared to the previous cj or the TJ/LJ that followed it.

@grinchlette

17 күн бұрын

@@nathanwoten6236Someone once told me that the ‘99 TJ was the first year Jeep got everything right. Have you ever heard that before?

@woofersd2383

17 күн бұрын

I had an 04 TJ, and I can tell you it was the best I’ve had. What a unit.

@deadeyeMckilljoy

17 күн бұрын

​@@nathanwoten6236.. it aint the ride height. The suspension is covered wagon technology so getting to where you want to be isn't a big deal.. it's definitely the headlights...lol

@deadeyeMckilljoy

17 күн бұрын

​@@grinchlettenever head that.. but in my opinion the TJ is the last of the "good" jeeps.. love the V8 CJ's, but the 4.0 is damn near immortal

Your youngest son Bentley is a really good human. All of them are sir. A huge help. I love the way you guys raise your kids. It's heartwarming to see. God bless you.

Awesome you have your son with you helping, learning and spending quality time with you. A great Dad you are. Keep smiling and God bless.

I love how your son checks with you before he starts and after he finishes a task.

Truly enjoy the banter between father and son. Simple questions and simple answers, no question too simple not to deserve an answer. This young man respects his dad’s knowledge without reserve. He knows that he has so much to learn from this man. Derek you’re doing a wonderful job with your boys. 👍👍🇨🇦

@AcmeRacing

13 күн бұрын

One on one time teaching and interacting will give the kid a serious advantage. The role of fathers is under-valued nowadays, but Derek's giving that boy the best kind of two-parent experience.

I have been watching you for a few years and I have to say that the times I like the best when you do these things with your son's. Melts my heart. Great parenting at it's best!

@Joethemodelbuilder

17 күн бұрын

100% agreed! What a great role model he is.

@crowshooter223

17 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Our favorite episodes are the ones where the kids are involved in the work too.

@paulhelman2376

17 күн бұрын

And your cats too!

Really good to see young people take an interest in learning from their dad.

What a bright and hard working young assistant you have!

Your compliments towards Bentley are absolutely priceless...your a good man Mr. D

@mattmurray3183

16 күн бұрын

Absolutely, the time spent he will never forget

10 minutes in and I can feel that Derek isn't excited about Jeeps and tbh those are my favorite episodes, where the derision is genuine

@Vitamin-R

13 күн бұрын

Pretty funny comments for sure from Derek. Maybe someone should convince him to buy a Subaru next 😂

@mzaccagnini7179

13 күн бұрын

NO to the Subaru idea.YUCK!

@heatheidson3266

13 күн бұрын

These square headlight jeeps aren't a true jeep in My opinion. They still ok . But newer jeeps aren't near as cool or tough. Early 80 to mid 80s is where they went down hill. Not being a hater. The new ones are cool for looks. But toughness. Not so much

I just wanted to say, you're an character! Very funny... keep up the good work!

It warms a fella’s heart to see another fella work on a vehicle with his boy. Looking forward to doing this someday with my son. He’s only one, but I’m taking notes on how Derek calmly teaches and is encouraging throughout the whole project. Thanks for being an example for us all!

@geoffbower2550

13 күн бұрын

😊

@beckyumphrey2626

11 күн бұрын

Always tell him how proud you are of him and tell him you love him often. My dad was 72 when he passed and I was 45. .I never remember my dad telling me he loved me. :(

As a Brit who watches hour upon hour of KZread videos, thank you Derek for restoring my opinion of (and hope for) your amazing country. You are knowledgeable and wise, and clearly have an amazing family to whom you are a pretty solid father

@jskyg68

17 күн бұрын

Much like the UK, only the imbeciles get on TV here in the US.....They make us all look bad..

@GetTheFO

17 күн бұрын

Just remember, for every idiotic American you see in media, there are thousands that you never hear a peep from. Same goes vice versa… it’s why I get so frustrated with people on the US side of the pond disparaging you all; any of our grievances against your gov’t, or the silliness that makes its way over here through media, shouldn’t be directly reflected upon all of you. It’s quite saddening how reactionary and simple minded people are becoming, though a quick history lesson shows it’s a disturbing cycle we’re in. Best of luck over there; I’m sure people aren’t any less caustic than they can be over here!

@rogerbannister5288

17 күн бұрын

As another Brit who also watches KZread videos - I agree with your comments 100%

@rm25088

17 күн бұрын

Our government may be a disaster, but at least the country is nice!

@eugene4154

17 күн бұрын

I agree, Derek and his family are the real Americans, there are a few other very fine families in UTAH on similar paths that a man follows for the same reason,

Nice to see the youngest person you are responsible for. He is always a positive addition to the mission.

I do most of my KZread catching up on Sunday nights, and I absolutely love seeing your kids being involved and the positive father you are to them, keep up the Fantastic work

Fantastic! Get the son involved.... .important life skills. Always amazed how calm you remain, Derek! Time to remove those hideous stripes and the 4x4 badge and get some graphics on that says "Wrongyear" instead of Wrangler down the side of the hood.

51:47 when Bentley says "I think we used them all" had me lol

Bentley is such a great young lad. Love your relationship working and teaching him so much.

Hey Derek I think it’s super cool how you spend time with your kids showing them how to fix cars.

Greetings from sunny Queensland Australia! I have a 2014 JK Jeep Wrangler (one of the best off road vehicle I've had) has 220K on the clock and has never given me any issues at all. Love you channel.

As a new Dad, it's great seeing you interact with your son. It seems like such a healthy and comfortable relationship. Dad goals for sure.

Your ability to go through an engine and drivetrain quickly and know exactly what it needs, to run and drive, sets you apart from the rest. Amazing job man.

@ViceGripGarage

17 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

Love it Brother... I so get the "jeep folks are pretty proud of them" comments... happy to own a 2004, tow it behind my RV, you will not regret it! So EASY!

This jeep may turn out to be one of the best vehicles you ever owned lol. Enjoyed watching your son helping you out.

Derek, just one comment. You are the best dad ever. Sharing time with Bradley is one thing, but getting him time behind and in front of the camera, teaching him a skil?. Priceless.

I'm a Dutch computer guy with no affiliation to cars in any way or form. And I've seen almost all your video's. I really love this channel!

@AY-xd9rk

16 күн бұрын

Its a great way to learn about cars

That rain sound…. Ooofta May!! I’d be asleep in second if I camped out in that barn, we don’t get that sort of rain in 🇬🇧 it’s just constant meh!. Sounds awesome. Bentley is such a cool dude.

Derek I just want to say you and the channel are why I decided to jump on my own ‘66 mustang project. The videos seem like an hour or two to a fixed rig, but now I understand the hours of research, forums, learning and figuring out that goes into it. Keep on keeping on brother

Derek, You sir are a great father raising great kids. Deep respect from one great father to another.

@rogerpr364

16 күн бұрын

Period!

@randallfabian6640

16 күн бұрын

Even the cat is chill!

@justrandomstuff84

16 күн бұрын

I thought the exact same thing, he is polite, gives advice and doesn't get mad at mistakes. Everyone should have a father like that. but unfortunately, most fathers are not like him...

The fact that your boy can find 'random' items from nowhere means you are being an excellent teacher! Yep, all that messing around with stuff - it's definitely a Jeep thing!

I love those moments when he's working on a car and one of his young humans asks a question. Derek explains things so well and presents things in a way to make them think about how it could work. Watching the next generation soak up the knowledge becomes more beautiful the more my personal odometer rolls. Great stuff VGG!

All the dad’s out there who their kids are grown all know how special it is to watch this! Father and son relish every moment because it goes so fast!

Had to pause the video to say I love how young Bently immediately recognized the drive shaft is short and the transmission is long, because dad has had him underneath long old GM boats his entire existence. Kid is going places, and with all the boomers retiring we're going to need guys like him desperately in the next 10-20 years. 👍👍❤

1 second in. I see rectangular headlights. Yes. A YJ project from VGG. Lets go.

@mindeloman

17 күн бұрын

I'm a CJ owner but still have a fondness for the YJs. Hell, even the TJs are good Jeeps. But I would never own anything beyond the TJ. The last of the newer model Jeeps will be carried to the boneyard behind a TJ.

@andrewobrien6282

17 күн бұрын

I owned an 89 YJ for about 2 years before my family outgrew it and I had to sell it. But I fell in love with it. And I agree with you, the TJ is definitely the last of good Jeeps. And don't get me started on those 4 door things that call themselves a Jeep.

@deanbieber7746

17 күн бұрын

I’ve been waiting for a Jeep video. Even better that it’s a YJ.

@robb4866

16 күн бұрын

I love the YJ's though I never have owned 1 yet - still looking! I wonder if ya can take a TJ running gear n mate it to a YJ body/Interior? That would be great!

Wonderful seeing you and Bently having father/son time! Bentleys always up for helping his Dad.

Hats off again Derek, you take us back to the day when a man doesn't need the best look'n rig. A man can do things with older items they just need to be reliable especially when the family is involved. The young man is getting some of the best life lessons that he will carry for ever. God Bless and keep it going.

You can see the way he smiles at the little guy. Great bonding again.

I just love seeing a young man turning wrenches and not looking at a phone all day, Thanks for Sharing this video and We hope you were all safe during the storm. Take Care Stay Safe.

Got yourself a Wrangler buddy 😉👍🏻 I had the same year and the 6 cylinder with manual transmission back in the late 90s the carburetor liked to get moisture in there with the stock breather but I see yours came it deleted already so you should be good on them foggy morning and rainy or snowy day start up and driving.

“Look under those tarps, next to the vacuum attachment, next to the cool-aid. By the tire instructions, over here by the terminator X screen. By the 6 volt battery, by the rag. Underneath that. No, yeah”….. nailed it👍🏼

I love the way you’re teaching your son Derek.

@ViceGripGarage

17 күн бұрын

I appreciate that!

I love to see Derek and the kids doing father and son stuff. Reminds me of me and my dad. Those memories will last forever.

Quite honestly, the pleasure of watching a Mentor Dad and his tadpole wrench work together makes this one of my favorite videos. Buckle up, no cell phones allowed, Cheers!

Good to see the apprentice spending quality time with the pops. 😎

Muscle car guy here. Got a Jeep on impulse, it’s much more fun than I ever imagined. You will enjoy it!

Every guy should own a solid old jeep at least once in their life. Classic American Icons.

Really nice seeing Bentley jumping in this project ....he's definitely a car guy like you Derek

Great video. Best part.....you teaching Bentley and just being a cool dad with him. Those are the memories I have of my dad long passed...those are the ones Bentley will keep as well. Would love to see you in Michigan.

I must admit, you handle your product placements much more gracefully than most channels.

always good to see the apprentice asking tons of questions and the pop answering them all matter of factly...kind of makes an old feller like me remember the good old days when i was the apprentice

That was awesome to see the old crew back

I love that Bentley is helping. Such great dad and son time. I hope you have him wearing hearing and ventilation protection. A shop vac can damage hearing within a few minutes and spew out a lot of fine particulate matter.

In 20 years Bently will be one of the last few who will know how to work on old cars. The Father son bonding is great to see, more kids need to get out in the shop and learn before we are all gone to learn from.

I like how he says that behemouth battery is 180lbs before effortlessley hauling it off while not even stopping dialogue. Derek Ver Magnussen over here.

Hey Derek, nice Wrangler try removing all Jeep badges & vinyl wrap it same color enlarge Vice Grip Garage Decal you have from the shirt you were wearing on the hood also side note it’s going to be tight putting your boys in the back seat good luck keep us updated with whatever you decide, Love your show.

Watching you interact with Bentley reminds me so much of my dear father. He told me when I was around 6 to never hesitate to ask questions. He joked the rest of his life that he shouldn’t have said that lol. He was truly the best father and mentor ever, and he shaped my life accordingly. Keep up the good work my friend!

I’ve been waiting for VGG to do a Jeep video for an eternity. I’m a Jeep guy so this is a thrill!

What I really appreciate about your relationship with your boys is that each teachable moment is a true teaching moment. No condescension, no belittling, just honest education in the moment. For all your sarcasm and fun humor, you clearly care about raising those kids right. Good for you, and good for society :)

Love watching your videos for your beautiful commentary and use of grammar, and now especially for watching you and your son interact. He'll make a fine young man and you have at least 50% of the responsibility for that. Well done!

Your son is right, charge it upside down to avoid the can getting too cold and not being able to empty it. Some refrigerants require charging with liquid, R134a is OK either way but better upside down. I'm just going to assume that old R12 system was fully legally converted. haha!

Cats are great judges of character, and Clarice (Caprice) LOVES you guys. I dig Bentlys' shirt: "Chicken Pot Pi "

I remember my dad teaching me to work on our old '55 Chevy station wagon. He first taught me to change brake shoes on drum brakes. From then on, I was in charge of the brakes. I learned a lot from my dad & I miss him dearly. Cheers from eastern TN

@merkaba0635

17 күн бұрын

Dad taught me curse words 😂

Awesome father son moments

Seeing you interact with your boys, takes me back to the days of middle school when my dad made me go with him to his shop on Saturdays to "help" him with his projects. At the time, I didn't enjoy it, because I felt like it was demanded that I be there. My "duty" so to speak. But once I started learning what he was "teaching" me, I soaked it up like a sponge!!! He helped me build my first hod rod when I was 15. It was a 1973 RS Camaro with a 396 with a 400 turbo with 3:73 gears and a pretty stout cam and a 750 Holley double pumper!!!! She would run 11:30's all day long. He taught me all the tricks!!!! I really enjoy the videos that you do with your boys!!! My dad passed away Christmas day 2017. I miss him so much. But I treasure the times we spent in his shop. He taught me so much about cars, but he also taught me so much about life!!!. So many parents don't take the time with their kids and they end up being raised by the internet and video games. Your boys will so much more grounded because of the time you spend with them. They will be problem solvers!!!! I hope you have much continued success and prosperity!!! You are the real deal!!!! Thank you for all you do!!!!!

Watching you work on your cars with your kid puts a big ol’ smile on my face. Rewarding to watch where so much on TV is causing us pain and misery this offers me healing from those wounds. Thank you.

Congratulations, Derek for 19 yrs of vicegrip garage

It is a Jeep thing. My grandfather had a WWII Jeep complete with a few bullet holes. Had the same tow bar up front. First vehicle I ever drove. The view out over the hood brought back memories.

I just bought an '84 CJ7. You're going to love it!

There is a patience to mechanical work that my father did not have and I have taken it upon myself to finger it out and have used fixing and rebuilding as a metaphor for recovery from brain injury. You are so blessed with your demeanor and teaching with your sons. All parents are just figuring things out and you folks engage your kids very well with love and guidance, Thanks for sharing that with others. Perhaps the world will slowly shift back to more of that moral authority one video at a time. God Bless!

“I’m sure there is a fancy tool, I got a big screwdriver.” Best. Line. Ever.

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My old neighbor's favorite line was "poke it with a stick!" I howled at that screwdriver line 😂

i love the father and son working together i really enjoyed the videos of you bently and bailey being together you are one heck of a dad and i hope to see you and bradely in one together unless i missed that one already awesome dad derek

The father son relationship is amazing that kiddo going far in his life because of it