Its funny to see Derek actually passing other cars on the highway for a change! 😂

@327JohnnySS

2 жыл бұрын

😂.Today you Win the internet. 👍

@jaredbeach7885

2 жыл бұрын

Like for cereal it's always the other way around🤣🤣

@Roadhardd

2 жыл бұрын

Came here to say exactly that.

@tjmccallister154

2 жыл бұрын

I said the same thing 😂

@willcalvert9644

2 жыл бұрын

He was just showing off for Jessica lol

“It’s got a four speed so It doesn’t go, ya know ‘fast’ down the highway but she’ll pull a house off the foundation” Beautiful. What else could a guy ask for.

@the_truck_farmer

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen a suburban with a 4 speed before! Cool!

@CR7659

2 жыл бұрын

Should have put a 5-speed in it. NV3500 if it's not going to haul, NV4500 if it is

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

It's a factory 4 speed. I'd never change it.

@justified4745

2 жыл бұрын

Also known as, "It would pull the world off of its butt if you had a big enough chain."

@CR7659

2 жыл бұрын

@@ViceGripGarage Well, it's your wallet. I had a couple of those late Suburbans, both 350/700R4 and 13-ish was about what they got. I put a flat bug deflector on one and all it did was cost me about 1 MPG. So I took it back off.

I love that you give out Hot wheels to the kids...brought tears to my eyes because my late husband collected Hot wheels and he'd walk around our neighborhood giving the children, boys and girls, the toys. He tried to include a Treasure Hunt in each batch of 5 or 6 cars. He'd say, I don't know if the kids got anything for Christmas. He was such a good man. I miss him so much. Keep that tradition of giving the Hot wheels to the kids. Derek you're a kind hearted soul, too.

@brianshelton8607

2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your replies and treasure hunts

@bradpayn8058

2 жыл бұрын

Deadwood, that's out here in my neighborhood, well not too far away - go there quite often from just a bit over here in Wyoming when I need to find my Aces and eights at the No. 10 Saloon. Even been there a few times when it was hot rods on Main and when it was full of motor bikes, it's only 11 more miles to Sturgis from Deadwood.

@roddycampbell81

Жыл бұрын

That's touching❤

One day... You're the best car guy on KZread dude. That old feller yelling "I'll be dipped!" says it all.

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You are by far one of the most entertaining personalities on KZread and it's obviously not an act. I can tell by the reactions of your wife and sons when you rattle off one your "Derek-isims" and they don't bat an eye or crack a smile because it's just you being you. Beyond having a great attitude and great sense of humor, you are a wealth of automotive knowledge. I get entertainment and usually learn a new trick when it comes to turning a wrench. Keep up the good work!

@donaldfrazier5244

2 жыл бұрын

Scott not to mention Derek shreds a guitar!

@dandunlap8638

2 жыл бұрын

@@donaldfrazier5244 see I wondered about that. Thought maybe that’s why they relocated.

@dandunlap8638

2 жыл бұрын

@@donaldfrazier5244 where can we see that side of him

@winguard96

2 жыл бұрын

@@donaldfrazier5244 I'll be dipped, he can shred a gitter??!

@jordandoom6131

2 жыл бұрын

@@winguard96 I believe it was around Christmas last year he showed his stuff on the guitar

Content you have put out like this has inspired me to recently fly from Orlando FL to St. George Utah and drive a 95' Dodge 3500 Motorhome I purchased sight unseen 2200 miles back home to Jacksonville. Myself and a friend was able to do it without any serious problems aside from a fuel prices!

@liamcosgrave5410

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great time ! I'm in England but I woukd absoloutly love to just road trip across the States through all the small towns.

@ubertalldude

2 жыл бұрын

Hello to a fellow Jacksonville resident and VGG fan

@neill4133

2 жыл бұрын

Every VGG video = awesome 😎

@southernslipping4225

2 жыл бұрын

Should’ve recorded it

@abyss5350

2 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking the fuel cost was more than the price of the motor home

Wow Derek, that truck sounds absolutely beautiful with the cam that's in it. You definitely put the perfect exhaust on it. I loves it!

hey Derek slim chance u see this but my grandmother passed away at 4:27 am this morning and I've been trying to put a smile on my face all day and just couldn't then a fella uploaded a video and that smile as u would put came right back around thank you Derek appreciate all the hard work and proud of how much your channel has grown ! bless you and your family and always BRING THE THUNDER !

Wow you were going past that person that yelled out “I’ll be dipped“ it occurred to me that with your millions and millions of followers, you have to be recognized at virtually every moment of any tour you’re at. thank you for all you’ve done you and your family, Derek it’s always a pleasure to watch your videos. Enjoy the rest of the week and the power tour ✌️

@tbirds5313

2 жыл бұрын

I went to a car show a couple years back and the amount of VGG attire I saw made me realize this as well. Saw at least 15-20 random people wearing VGG shirts and hats.

@nobodyspecial6436

2 жыл бұрын

That and it’s written on the tailgate…. Probably recognized a feller though… You can’t swing a dead cat without hitting a VGG fan…. He’s getting to be a household name… good for him..

@mikeeru

2 жыл бұрын

When he drove an opposite way a bit earlier, people called him by name. Derek's famous!

@netburnr

2 жыл бұрын

@@tbirds5313 Went to a Shelby Cobra meetup in Ohio, three of us random strangers noticed our vgg hats randomly during the week, was pretty cool seeing others out in the wild

Any day with a vgg video is a good day, hope power tour treats you and your family well!

Not too often on your road rides that we get to see a fellow actually passing vehicles vs getting passed! Happy for you and your family!

@Garf2O

Жыл бұрын

Passing feels and is way safer than getting blown off the road by semi trucks with full trailers i tell you what

With gas at $5.00 a gallon, I was just thinking "This trip wasn't cheap" and I was also thankful for my 1987 Honda Helix and its awesome gas mileage.

You know you've made it when you can pull into a parking lot and some random guy says "I'll be dipped"!! 😁👍

@markbrown6236

2 жыл бұрын

Like "Hell ya brother" but a different channel. Really like when Flying Sparks Garage, joins you videos.

Favorite part of this video was seeing cases of hot wheels for the kids along the trip. Such a small thing but to think if the smiles on those kids faces catching a hot wheel while watching everything roll by brings a smile to a guys normally grumpy face. You guys are the best!

For a second there at 11:30 I thought that was a Jack Daniel's bottle. I hope one I'll be able to join you'all on a power tour with my own rig. Great videos, this is the only channel with 1+ hour long videos worth watching.

@pablogarin

Жыл бұрын

Hey, Betty White ain't got no AC, it has FC: Foot Conditioner.

She fires right up no issues at all right now on cold starts Perfect Derek @Vice Grip Garage

Thank you Jessica for all the work editing this for us. Great job

Hope you and your family enjoys your well earned vacation, thank you for taking us along! The truck turned out awesome.

Thanks for sharing. Super channel fantastic collection of beautiful hot rods. It brings me back to the days when hot rods were common place. Absolutely love it stay safe everyone Artie 🇺🇸👍

You guys are awesome people. I’m happy just watching and owning a shirt has helped your family succeed further. Keep it up… you’re a true American 🇺🇸 🦅

I was honored to meet you yesterday at the stop in Hoover, Alabama! Thanks for taking a minute from talking to Dan from DD Speed Shop to say hello to me!

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Nice to meet you

You know it's going to be a good day when you see an upload by old mate Derek.

I'm so happy to see the culmination of your years of work, hoarding parts, and patience, finally pay off! it's kind of heartwarming to see this 'ol square body finally on the road. I hope that it bring many years of enjoyment to you and your family.

When you fired it up for the cold start, I was not expecting that kind of sound. Oh man!!

That young man that goes along just because….is soaking in every word..every move…and every thing his folks are involved in and doesn’t want to miss a thing that life throws his way You two are doing great things with those boys

Two videos within a couple days!! Makes a guy real happy

Thanks for bringing us all along for the ride Derek and Jess! It's great to see Chad's rig again. She is the real deal going to town rig and I ain't lying. Safe travels for you and your family and GOD SPEED!

SO cool of you with the hot wheels. I bet a lot of those kids will remember that for a long time

Even knowing the success you've had so far on this trip, I'm still excited to watch this. Enjoying this entire build.

@dingdong2103

2 жыл бұрын

Heh, Derek runs into a random car party and they start imitating him perfectly lol

@natevanlandingham1945

2 жыл бұрын

I knew power tour was this week, but have no clue how his trip has gone. Can't wait to see this!!

@coachmattc

2 жыл бұрын

If you're not following on IG and FB, it's not my fault if this is a spoiler comment. 🙂

@natevanlandingham1945

2 жыл бұрын

@@coachmattc a guy doesn't have those and doesn't want them. The wife does and subscribes or whatever but will just randomly show me stuff he posts. Also, I didn't take your comment as a spoiler. Just saying I can't wait to see it and I don't know one way or the other.

@coachmattc

2 жыл бұрын

@@natevanlandingham1945 Yeah, was just replying to @uralmash07 . But hadn't figured out the reply process on here. :)

Undoubtedly your best work yet Derek. This rig screams VGG in a way even Independence can’t because your whole family gets to come along for the ride. It’s also obvious how much you love the thing. Great work man, keep doing what you do 👍

"Longer than a night in Jail".....🤣🤣🤣 Awesome rig!

Them exhaust cut outs sound so Good Derek Perfect @Vice Grip Garage

The cold start sound is approved, great rig.

I’m a Ford guy. But I dig this truck and glad to see her up and running instead of just sitting in the background of other projects and doubling as a table/catch all/parts storage.

Derek and Jessica...everything in this video was...COOL! You are rockin' it, keepin' it real and you're staying the same as people with your now huge KZread channel. You guys are awesome, thanks for the great videos.

I love your channel and I love the comedy! You're a natural born comedian mechanic! I watch these car shows and all I do is get sand and cry for hours. I'm a housebound disabled Army veteran and because of severe peripheral neuropathy the only activity I can participate in is sitting in this chair, where I eat, sleep, check out KZread and spend the rest of my life rotting away. It sucks! Every aspect of what used to bring me joy is now gone. I've sold everything, cars, motorcycle, golf clubs, fishing, hunting and camping gear...all gone. Watching a specific few KZread channels is the one and only thing I'm capable of doing. You have a wonderful life, it's good you used your time here on Earth wisely.

This has been an awesome build. The rig sounds amazing. Enjoy the ride,,,I know I'll enjoy watching your videos of it

Thank you Derek and Jessica! I feel like I'm getting a personal tour of the Power Tour! Have fun and stay safe, cant wait for tomorrow's episode.

13mpg not bad for that big old Suburban nice lookin rig love the VGG Sticker on front Window @Vice Grip Garage

I like your “I’ll be dipped” comment. My mom used to say “I’ll be dipped in peanut butter”. Love your videos! As a 20 year Army vet, I really appreciate your support for the armed services. Thank you!

Wow - that truck sounds so unbelieveably good! What a mighty, mighty rumble! Fantastic!

Loved watching this rig come together VGG fam

23:46 reminds me of the time my dad took his 3+3 into a parking garage in Minneapolis. He had a set of straw walkers in the bed to boot. It was one of those parking garage with the spiral drive exits. Yeah he couldnt quite make the turn and had to do about 300 backwards and forwards down the spiral cussing the whole way with a LINE of cars behind him......good times.

Saw you in Pensacola today. It’s a small thing, but I love the drink holders in the front seat of your rig. Awesome!

I really enjoyed the drive and ride Derek- thanks for taking us along as usual!! love small town America!

I am so excited for this series. The HRPT with Betty White was so wonderful to watch. It gave me summer vacation vibes just watching it. I hope that you get to enjoy it in between all the filming and editing etc. Cheers from germany.

Thank you so much for taking us along on the journey and sharing your experiences.

* * * * I'm with you on the "Back Roads and Small Towns" , that's how I traveled all over Europe when I was stationed in Germany . The people in big cities probably came from elsewhere and don't have a real connection with the area , whereas the people in rural areas probably are multi0generation in the same proximity and have a very strong connection and love for their community , and are much friendlier . Beautiful scenery , love those small towns in the "MidEast" . Have a good trip . * * * I live in THE

"She is longer than a night in jail." I would like to thank all of you so much for making family friendly top notch entertainment.

I love it when it's a long haul trip video. Love the adventure and holding my breath to see if you make it. Can't wait till tomorrow!!🇺🇸❤️

Mr Grip, I like the junior mullet on your young human son. He looks like his dad. You and your family are an inspiration. I love what you are doing with the Hot Wheels cars to create that passion of automobiles in our future adults. Keep doing what your doing. Hope to meet you one day. Keep safe and GOD bless!!

That exhaust sounds insane! I love the sound with or without the cutouts. Money well spent.

I freaking love this guy and his family! Keep it coming Derek. What a great job and if I was in your garage at the right time, I would’ve bought a wobble-pop or 6 from the kids concession stand!!!!!!!

Thanks for all of the hard work editing these clips and putting out videos, no matter what it takes.

Truck looks and sounds great! Thanks for showing some of the scenery as you drive through. Keep the shiny side up and have a safe trip.

When I was a kid, we had a '75 3/4 ton camper special. 454 and a Turbo 400, AC and dual saddle tanks. Empty, she got 8mpg. With a 8 ft camper, horse trailer and 2 horses, she got... 8 mpg.

its a dream of mine to take my 1 year old son and 3 year old daughter on power tour in my 2006 boosted crew cab silverado! You are an inspiration to Dads everywhere! Keep up the grear work Derek!!

@rjnation5042

2 жыл бұрын

Just get out there & do it mate, love a good road trip, Rj in Oz

@Cnester313

2 жыл бұрын

@@rjnation5042 we just lost their mother about 2 months ago so im gonna try and make as many memories as possible with my babies!

Imma just say it sounds soo freaking good on a cold start 💪 fingers crossed it all goes smoothly for a guy and his loved ones

Holy Moses! That startup sounded awesome.

I like pausing the video, reading the road signs and seeing your route on these trips.

When GM came out with the 5.3, It's like a 325, and I said they should have made it a 327 and put 327 badges on certain vehicles it came in. I think it would have been good for sales. When I was a kid I remember my uncle having and loving some original 327s, and he said that he thinks GM did away with them because they were too good of an engine. lol.

@mikehunt8375

2 жыл бұрын

Hes right. They cant sell you cars if the ones they do keep running. That's why EVERYTHING is junk today. Every year they need to make more money then the year before. I personally wouldnt bother buying a new vehicle.

@missingremote4388

2 жыл бұрын

I never seen a 327 c.i.

I love the crew cab but I gotta say that you’re buddies suburban with those beautiful turbine wheels is making a guy real jealous. That’s such a nice truck

Professional S10 chop. He says get on in there. Another fan of your show 😅 Very cool cars, looks like a great time

Thank you for the content. Sorry we missed seeing y’all in Memphis! We literally just missed you, you got my Ford Expedition that was parked next to the red mustang when you filmed the parking lot. My oldest introduced me to your videos in 2020, we have not missed one since. It probably was best we didn’t get to meet you, he couldn’t go with us that day. He graduated high school 2 weeks ago, and started a mechanic job the first day of power tour. He would have been really sad if we got to meet you when he wasn’t there. Thank you for inspiring his love for wrenching. Tennessee summers are no joke, a lot different than North Dakota. Have safe travels.

This is my favorite project so far. Such a cool build. Glad to see it cruising around!

That exhaust sounds amazing, would love to see the work underneath after power tour. Big shout out to your exhaust guy!

@boogieman1842

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! He/they did a fantastic job. I like how aggressive it sounds and the way it turns down in the rear corners.

@chadmatthews6628

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I did the exhaust. The mufflers were designed by Derek built by spintech. The whole setup is cool and the cutouts are the fastest I’ve ever seen.

Love it! Keep em coming! Best coverage of the Power Tour every year.

Thanx for sharing the ride, & the friends & family tour!

Absolutely love the rig plenty of room looks awesome and it does better on gas than what I figured. Much love and respect. Have a blessed trip and y'all enjoy yourself ✌✌🏁🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸

Watching these time lapse videos really makes me miss the open road, I was on a trip driving all the way from Phoenix, AZ up to Everett, WA with my kids, and my dog, such a wonderful trip it was... Love your content and channel Derek and family

. Derek you are such a assist too your subscribers this is why I like you and your family and friends

That truck sounds so mean when you fire it up! I’m loving it VGG!

It’s always an absolute fabulous day when you post man you’re my favorite!!!

@MrCrazyking81

2 жыл бұрын

Great way to wake up

Fun first day ! Thanks for the road shots, they brought back memories of when I lived in that neck of the highway.

I grew up in Bolivar, TN (the place you didn’t know you were at). I lived across the street from the guy that owned that Sonic (My first job as well) at 14:03. Interesting to see how that town hasn’t changed in the 20 years it’s been since I left. Cruising down HWY 64 brings back a lot of memories. I hope you have a wonderful time and I’m looking forward to you posting more.

I love your Work. Thank you for sharing what you do with the world.

Yes! It’s going to be a great morning! Thanks for the great content Derek!

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Morning!

Hey Derek I remember watching this truck when you got it. I'm so glad to see it improve how it did.

This is exactly the kind of content that motivates me to get my car done ASAP. The little lady and three little ones, cruising along sounds amazing to me.

Awesome video. Thanks for taking us along on your Power Tour. I really enjoy your videos Derek and family! Thanks for all you do for hotrodding and for motor sports in all categories. It is an inspiration to see what can be done with time and some hard work. My last car project ended in disaster, but hopefully I will get another sometime. Have a blessed rest of the week and keep doing what you do. God bless you all.

I enjoy the hot rod power tour trips. Last year I had Covid and your power tour videos gave me something to look forward to while I was freezing in 100 degree weather with jeans and sweater on. Covid body chills are no joke! Seriously your videos are always a bright spot in my day! Keep it up!

Appreciate it Derek! Always enjoy seeing your projects.

Wow love the sound of that truck! Love the hot wheels - any kid that gets one will never forget it! Another thing that makes VGG top shelf! Thanks for taking us along …

Next to Independence, this is may favorite rig a fella has fixed up!! I LOVE this truck!!

Awesome day one content...looking forward to seeing the rest of the journey..stay safe and keep that A/C cranking😆👍🇺🇸

congrats on the stretch square body! looks excellent and that exhaust system sounds sinister be safe i’ll keep a cold snack in hand for the next vid

So glad you take us with you on family things .love to be alone for the ride brother. But I need snacks and a wobble pop. Plz put the cooler in the back .lol yeeyee

Had to run it back there for a minute at 11:30 ... thought he was swigging a bottle of Jack! ... guess the old peepers aint what they used to be. Been loving the show for years ... god bless you all. John D. (The Netherlands)

perfect amount of cuts and editting. great work guys! excited for day 2!

The first episode I watched of you was when you painted your brothers truck with that $99 white paint job. Been hooked ever since. Just wanted to say thank you for all you have done. Us veterans take our hats off to you just because it's nice to see a real American with real values.

@kerrylewis2581

2 жыл бұрын

Was that the episode using a one grit sand block?

@francoisfigeac4942

2 жыл бұрын

@@kerrylewis2581 K10 that he said his brother would run though a dich or something lol not sure. eBay special fleet white

"Ohhhhhhh the valves were CLOSED when he started it." She's a rowdy girl, Derek! Sounds and looks amazing.

Love it, Derek and Jessi. Thank-you for taking us along. One day we'll be able to make it down and shake your hands!

I'd love to attend one of these one day. I had no idea they existed until I started watching your channel a few years ago. Time sure has flown fella. Seemed like only a month or so ago, you had not so many subs and/or fans. Can't wait for you to break the 2 million milestone. This is on par with the Catalina Wine Mixer!!! Bam!!!! 💥

Safe travels!!!! Awesome job guys! Luouououooove that burban!!!!

Love the videos, thanks for taking all of us along with you and the family!

You’re a special human Derek lol. Doing it for the rest of us that don’t.

So happy to see that truck getting used how you wanted. And I LOVE the hyperlaps hiway shots.

I appreciate your hard work mr. Derek with all the videoing and editing and doing the show its really appreciated and enjoy every moment of it, cant wait for the rest, thank you sir to you and your family.

have fun guys and gal. it's great seeing the crew cab finally out and about. got to love those ol Cheby's.

I've had that 301 piece set as my main set of tools for almost 15 years and used for home and some professional use. Anytime someone is getting into working on cars that's what I recommend they start with. Has almost everything you need and only a few "throwaways"