1984 Camaro Returning to Its former Glory after 27 YEARS In Storage! 

Best automotive content creator on youtube right here

A feller’s got to say, your kindness is only exceeded by your humbleness. Shared your channel with my brother who’s been struggling with cancer for the past 2 years. He’s addicted to your channel, you have brought a lot of laughter on days he really needed it. Thank you Derrick.

"And to the new owner I left you one more present in the cassette player...a little bit of Black Sabath". Best gift a guy could leave a feller.

His montage at 15:47 is pure RU-vid comedy gold! “Top of the carb’s off. Real easy. Just a couple of screws” 😂😂😂

The fact that you’re a genius playing dumb is my literal favorite part about this whole thing. I’m gonna be a lifetime subscriber!

Derek, your heart is in the right place. You keep your promises, leave the project better than you found it. And you have full respect for the story and the people behind the car.

Derek you're a godsend. Because of you I got out of my slump, boosted my confidence, and even got myself a '74 Lincoln mk IV that I'm currently restoring

"I'm Derek, welcome to the best damn RU-vid channel ever."

"I want them audited. I said it, I'm not taking it back. Full on Audited!" I am dying over here.

"Like holding 2 Beers while walking down stadium stairs advanced” that’s... that’s pretty advanced, I ain’t goin’ to lie.

"pretty advanced, im talking two beers going down stadium stairs advanced." Exactly what i was thinking. You are golden brother.

"Whatever now is plus more equals late tonight before tomorrow morning early" I know exactly what you mean... LOL

Derrick out here whipping up more new content per week than Discovery

When a fella is feeling bad, VGG and Derrick always manages to cheer him up

i was just starting out as a mechanic in the early 80's. that spaghetti monster of a wiring/vacuum hose clusterfuck on these things engines to meet the emission requirements was a nightmare you wished you could wake up from, but freddie wouldn't let you.

"Something blue?? That can't be good..." got me good

The Black Sabbath finish really tipped the scales on this one. well done!

Found this channel two weeks ago and binge watched all episodes. Probably been on RU-vid way too much. Perfect!

After about 13 minutes and 54 seconds of deliberation, I have decided this is the most informative and entertaining channel on RU-vid.

A college mate of mine from 1983 showed up in a brand new one of these - same year and in brown as I recall. You did a nice job improving the look of this.

That’s how I gauge if it’s a good car, if it breaks down in my driveway, it’s a good car. Anywhere else, bad car.

You need some “help me understand” shirts or hats etc. I’d be first in line for one

No one: Derek: This Sprayway Glass Cleaner actually does a good job replacing a guy's bath soap

This was done in Minnesota before they moved to Tennessee. Missed this one . Not a car gal but he gives information in such a way that I can get helps for me and I can surprise those relatives that think that I am in capable of helping them. Thank you, Derek. Blessed and Prayers to you n your family.

I'm sure the subscriber who bought this car as-is was pleasantly surprised when he got this video notification! Keep up the good work.

Loved the 80’s theme music after cleaning it up. Good fit for it.

Hey Derek, it's an '84 Cameroon, fer Chris sake! There's not much you can do for it, on the cheap. I had a '70 Cameroon that I drove into the ground, then traded it to my roommate, for his '67 Dodge Dart GT, with a 225 Slant Six. Best trade I ever, ever made! No joke.

And to those people who gave a thumbs down, you need to get a sense of humor, and let go of those things that forbid you to laugh and enjoy life. if i am wrong, "Help Me Understand!" as Derek would say!

"Whoever designed this... I want them AUDITED! There, I said it!" I just nearly lost my drink. Love it!

I hope everyone noticed the 80's like music for the final reveal. Nice touch.

You for years have gotten more done with less than I literally have ever seen. You've hammered out most of these projects without a lift(until recently) or running freaking water....well done, and I'm sure you've inspired many others to get to work even if they don't have a bunch of fancy equipment.

A Vice Grip Story. So, I have hitchhiked all over the United States and Canada. I do not travel light. But one piece of gear that I am always careful to include is a set of Vice Grip plyers. The eight inch size. It is also handy to have a small set of needle nose Vice Grips. Now, I'm sure that I don't need to espouse the uses that Vice Grips can be utilized for. But there is one feature that I believe is mostly overlooked. What I'm talking about is using it as an impact wrench when you don't have an impact wrench. I was hitchhiking my way through Nevada, and the guy that was giving me a lift had a flat tire. So, it looks like we're changing a tire in the desert heat. Inventory: spare with air... check. Jack, check. Lug wrench... uh, no lug wrench. But we do find a large Cresent wrench. We also found a length of pipe to use as a a cheater bar. We set to work on getting the car jacked, and getting the flat tire off. It actually went pretty well, until the last lug nut. I won't go into detail about the struggle we went through trying to get that last lug nut off, but it took up hours. We haven't seen a car all day. We're out of water. We're in the middle of a vast desert. In one last desperate attempt I turned to my trusty Vice Grip. We couldn't get a decent purchase upon the nut with the Cresent wrench. It would just slide off as soon as we applied force. So, the Vice Grip can Grip with the force of a vice. But our cheater pipe wouldn't fit over the end. So, I take to tapping on it. Not great monster blows, just tapping. It took about an hour, but it did finally break loose. We drove out of the desert and everyone lived happily ever after.

“I want them audited” is gonna be my new threat

Oh my god, when you crawled into that engine bay and just started digging into it, and all the words came out

As a thirdgen owner who gets motivated to go to my garage and have some cold snacks and finish the project, this video is my favorite! Watching you look at all that mess under the hood was like watching myself open the hood after 10 years of letting my project sit. Thanks!

I worked at a body shop for several years, i knew what i was doing and did a pretty fair job. Let someone ask me how to do it, or explain, never was good at explaining how to do, or why i was doing it i just could do it. So, now i listen to you, explaining what you are doing, why you are doing it, based on what the paint process on the car is. i learned all over again. If i didn't know how, after listening to you, i would have been able to tackle the project, with a better understanding, You are great at explaining to a guy, i always learn something from a guy who can explain everything simply, and to the point, with out wasted words or boring, you are far from boring my friend...Thanks again Derek.

You're going to clean it up fix the engine plus all the work you've already done just because you promised it to the people you got it off of your an honest honorable man hard to find that anymore..👍👍

The "Confused Derek" rants in this video are all time epic.

I think it’s a testament to your dedication to the ppl you do business with that you went above and beyond on this for the previous owner and at a loss to you.

Wow the Camaro looks great Derek, amazing job.That previous owner would be proud mate .👍

My old man restored 55-57 chevys when I was growing up. I spent so much time sanding and replacing panels growing up that as an adult I despise body work lol

I loved the "Im Derek, and welcome to vice grip garage" Just adding that little pro intro makes it sound so pro my guy!!

Hi derek,my name is brian,I'm an arizona native,native american,"navajo",I admire ur work,u make everything look sooo easy,I'm learning a little from u,this is a good learning tool,ur the best teacher I've ever had,u deserve a box of good apples,keep it up derek,good job,have a great day

I have an 88 chevy van. She's broke down twice over the years, and both times was in the driveway. She always got me home. Weird but thankful.

15:45 _"tube technology"_ absolutely cracked me up lmao

I can see myself working on a vehicle and contemplating, "I wonder what Derek at VGG is doin' today?"

I could NOT stop laughing when you were underneath the hood getting frustrated.."why are you doing this to me?"!!!!...I had to wipe the tears away on that part!!!..you REALLY need a "help me understand" t-shirt..they would sell out before you even unboxed them.

Easily, one of my favorite videos of yours! I don't know what I appreciate more, your encyclopedia-like knowledge of all things automotive, or your editing skills. Watching this 35 minutes video felt like it was 5 minutes long! Completely lost track of time, it was that good.

This is such a good man. I enjoy all of the content that Derek makes on this channel. Warms your heart hearing the way he really cares about the family of the guy that this camaro previously belonged to. What a gentleman! Fred

"I'm Derek, welcome to Vice Grip Garage"... clicks LIKE right away!

"I'm derick, welcome to vice grip garage!" Lick we dont know who a feller is! You are a legend!

Being a child of the 80's, I love the 3rd Gen's. You did good and should be proud of yourself. Now I'm in search of an IROC (maybe a Berlinetta.....nah an IROC) to try to relive the part of my life that I don't remember so well. Thanks dude!

"Is that pine", ting ting, "Bamboo" shake of head "my mistake" had me rolling 😂🤣😂🤣😁

"You're looking at the front quick and then your looking at those awesome rear ends", man, if that ain't the truth!

This is BY FAR... The BEST automotive show on RU-vid and the Bleep Bloop Cable Box. Help me understand why @ViceGripGarage hasn't secured a Multi-Year contract on the ole tv make-it-happener!?!?

Growing up my pops owned 4 mid 80's firebirds and 2 mid 80's camaros. My favorite was his 84 formula 350. This video brought back so many childhood memories.

One of these days he’s gonna say “I wonder what Garth Brooks is doing today” and then Garth Brooks or whoever is gonna walk around the corner and make a cameo!!

Derek is definitely a fella I would drink beer with!

From 14:30 on for about 5 minutes, I could NOT stop laughing !! I was trying to be quiet, as I was watching this in bed before going to sleep, but I was ROFL, and tears we're coming down my face !! Whenever he says, "Help me understand !!", I just lose it every time !! How could you have ANY stress when you're a regular viewer of Vice Grip ?!? Who needs therapy when you have Derek ??

Really great transformation as you said it should be & I'm sure the people you promised it would be brought up to show them it was in the right hands for this to be done & I'm sure the new owner will be very pleased , because it just looks awesome! Thank you for sharing your methods on doing this type of work ! I definitely appreciate it & I'm sure there's a huge amount of folks that feels the same as me !

When you were trying to remove the carb LOL ! The content keeps getting better and better Derek, great job.

“Let’s put that over there where I’ll remember it (tosses wing nut); nope”. Lol 😂. Such a great mechanic on youtube.

Hey Derek, I’m from Florence Kentucky. I randomly viewed your channel the other day searching for car content. It was really cool seeing you down here in my hometown working on this car. You are an absolute wizard repairing these old relics and bringing them back to life. The videos where you drive these old cars hundreds of miles are really cool and interesting as you travel and record the progress. Keep creating this awesome content because we’re learning a lot from you. Merica 🇺🇸

Wonderful emotional story Derek. Than you so much, I have shared many of your videos with the guys down under in New Zealand and Australia. Take care mate, look after your family and friends.

Loved this one

"Is that Pine?" Ting, ting "Bamboo..... my mistake" And that's when I spit my coffee out. Lol

Derek I just saw a video where you were at Bagota Texas 12 miles up the road from Hagansport Cemetery where both my Parents and all my kin folk are buried. Wish I had known you was there because I've been watching your videos for a long time. I'm a disabled Vietnam veteran and that keeps me intertained and still pick up new ideas.

I had an '84 Camaro for my first car. Brings back memories watching this video. Also had a hood propellator similar to the one you are using lol. Mine was painted Metallic Silver.

YAY SHE LIVES I got a soft-spot for third-gens, not gonna lie.

The carb eject montage was priceless! Thanks for the laugh.

Amazing barn find, Derek, and an exceptional refirb/detailing job all points. Hope the new owner appreciates your work and the original family is encouraged by how sharp it looks again. 👏👏👏🙂👍

My most funnest channel for adventures in rust, dust, fumes, and fixings. Thank you Derek for being such a good teacher, you did know yer a good teacher yes? You have great heart and I hope at least a few of the young fellers out there can carry on in such style. Cheers from the great PNW Canada matey!

Omg getting that fuelmakenerhappener off had me falling off my chair 😂✂️🪚🪓⚒️🔥🔧

"idk if you heard that but, a guys mullet just grew 5/10s of an inch" 😂

I had the 83 v6 model back in 1996. I got it from a mechanic who stuffed a 305 tpi, a 5 speed trans and a posi rear end. I was 18. It was a monster with flow masters and some light internal engine work had been done. Not sure what. Needless to say I wrecked it on the freeway in the rain. Spun it out and backed into a concrete wall Doing 70mph. Loved that car. It was a beast! Uncontrollable on sht tires and blown out shocks 😂 but fun to drive. By the time I was done with it, brakes were junk, suspension was all kinds of blown out, and the tires were garbage. That’s when I wrecked it. I didn’t know better. I was 18 and on a rampage to show off every day all day.

I bought a new 84 Firebird. It had a 2.8L V6 with a 5 speed manual transmission. I had nothing but problems with this car. First I chose the Firebird over the Camaro because the V6 was listed as a high output . That car couldn't get out of its own road. Things that went wrong: Starter solenoid Clutch slave cylinder Clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder sold as a unit prebled and a bear to put in. Cruise control not assembled correctly. Transmission went out because of a leaking back up sending unit. Differential went bad. Door seals and seat belt buckles were replaced on a recall . Check if yours were replaced . There were other things I can't remember . I didn't see what engine you had for all the mess of hoses and wires the same as on mine . Good luck with yours.

Someone just got themselves a great daily and a great reason to bring back the mullet. Also them louvres sure do save the interior from fading.

Derek, you're a great guy. You stand by your word. Love your content. It's the best automotive show on RU-vid. Thank you and keep up the good work.

Now this here video is 2 years old when he was in his old shop, fast fwd to today, the video has over a million views and now VGG is on top of the heap and steady growing, 3 cheers to the whole Bieri family 🍻🍻

The carby removal scene was absolute GOLD and had me in stitches, watched it more than a few times to be considered healthy. By far the more inform...i mean entertaining automotive page on youtube. Appreciate the hard work Derek.

A guy hasn't laughed that hard in a long time, whenced you were working on the R2-D2buretor.😂🤣😂

Man,how I envy this man.He is living the life I always dreamed of! Burnouts,Drifts, Bringing old cars back to life and getting to drive them! I live my dream through your videos,I salute you sir!

This is become my favorite RU-vid channel. I love watching ya work on things like I use to before my back gave out. An the jokes bring a smile to my face that's real an even gets me to laugh out loud at times. An to see this job u done out of respect puts ya at the top I tell u what. Keep on keepin on an god bless this man 💯✊✊✊

WOW A very nice transformation, and the aluminum center caps top it off just right. I am sure the previous family will be very happy with all the work and how good the Camero looks now, a very nice job

Feels good in the ole tick-tocker. Same feeling we all get when there is new VGG content. 🍻

I find myself watching some of your videos over and over again. They are that good. Thank you for the continued content!

Nice job! My first car was a '89 Toyota Supra twin cam turbo inline hemi six I believe. $153 car payment $176 insurance payment. They were right for an 18 year old SMH... "Great" lol. I may or may not have overheated it at 143 mph on my way to a Ball State party one evening when I was 19 in Indiana. I sold it to a coworker but he got drunk and wrecked it right before I was going to buy it back unfortunately. They were cool cars! You could abuse them and they just kept going. It's always fun getting sideways.

15:47 is the best bit I've seen on here. (If you've ever turned wrenches, you've been in a similar situation) 😄.

"I just...I want them audited.." LOL!!

I recently bought an ‘84 Camaro as a project car & your video was very helpful, gave me lots of insight as to what I should do & where I should start. Thank you!!

I’ve drooled over these and the Trans Am since I was a kid in ‘84

That there cold open and transition to the intro is a keeper. "I'm Derek, welcome to Vice Grip Garage." 🤘

84 Camaro brings back memories of the early 80's, kinda cool to see again. Cleaned up pretty good.

So underrated. 3rd gen was born in the wrong time .. it had such a good feel and suspension ( for it's time) if you get 1 without rust ( not a bunch ) and throw in an LS 3 .. and some bolt on's upgrade the suspension.. the thing is a monster ... 3,200 lbs of t-top glory and you will never not have a smile when you are in it or hear it .. if you didn't figure out I love them .. and I'm in my 1st project for 1 .. my 1st car was a 82 with a 350 ... I never stopped loving them and now I have her back #forlife #3rdgen

I have to thank you. I've been working on the electrical system on my 1988 Foretravel Grand Villa for days and it was because of watching your videos that I was able to persevere through the challenges. I was in waaay over my head when I bought this, my first RV, but I'm learning and today my CAT engine fired right up. You really helped me Derrick, that's why I subscribed; that, and I love the show.

Also, when do we get a tour of the whole collection that made the keepers list?

I learn something every time I watch AND Derek is so entertaining ! My wife even watches with me now. Date night with VGG !!

I think you did the former owner and family justice, and made them happy. I've been in that situation before, and it feels good to maybe help a little with the pain of the loss. Good job, man.

I wish I could watch this video 22 years ago when I was painting my Lada Samara. But then there were no youtubes. Thank you Derek, your videos are amazing

"Something blue that can't be good". Have mercy you kill me Derek.