BIG BLOCK Swapping A 80's Built Drag Car and the RETURN of Independence Chevelle? 

Do NOT give those valve covers away! They are part of YOUR family! That’s my 2 cents. Love the swaps!

Little Grip and Vice Grip in the same week?!?! Definitely Blessed!! Thank you all for all of your hard work!!!

You give those valve covers away Derek and I'll cry. They go wherever independence goes. You said it yourself " those are independences valve covers and it should stay that way". Love seeing the chevelles being wrenched on.

Independence being brought out of semi retirement makes me happy. All the elements of her story are so perfect they seem to be pre ordained. That car is emblematic of so much - she's pure Americana and a piece of hot rod fine art.

I love how Caprice is always just strolling through your videos!

“If I don’t do a revival every 14 minutes, stars fall out of the sky”… so true!!! But all your VGG content is awesome! Can’t wait to see Independence go to town!

I look forward to new revival episodes each week, as we all do. Seeing this made me realize how much work it takes to keep us entertained & maintain your success. A guy feels you might burn out if you keep up this pace! You're doing some awesome projects as usual & I'd bet you could live stream stuff like this with your buddies at home instead of revivals for a bit & we'd still tune in, allowing you to be at home with your awesome family & take a little R&R time to boot. Keep up the awesome work & God bless you & yours!

The revivals are cool, but I've really been enjoying the "regular" man-ten-ance on the certified pre-owned models already in the collection just a smidgen more. It's really good work, and I'm excited to see what kind of numbers Ole Liberty puts down on the track. I'm also curious of how she does at sick week naturally aspirated. I'm sure it'll do just fine, though. She's a real slick-lookin' rig. The evolution of this channel, from where it started, has been great to be a part of, honestly. Can't wait to hear this beauty come to life!

Derek plz keep the valve covers . Part of the channel and most importantly your family. Stay warm and safe plz 💪🥶🙏

Independence is VGG. Thank you Derek and family for being awesome human beings and bringing wholesome goodness to the world. Canada loves VGG.

Glad to see Independence being revived! She is definitely a big part of of your brand! Thanks for showing that hard work, dedication and being honest does pay off.

I really dig the blue wedding band. After years of weld spatter ruining my gold band and a couple titanium bands I had it tattooed on. She kicked the bucket so I don't regret having it.

I love that you bring friends and family on drag and drive events. And you even let folks borrow your car. Amazing human. Excited to see liberty and independence running at the same time

Maybe I’m weird but I like seeing these builds more than revivals I think. It’s nice to see you getting to progress through a build. Especially the budget stuff.

A man is really blessed when all he has to do is call a few friends and they show up ready to do whatever you need! Livin life right my friend!

I just love Derek's attitude towards cars. Best car channel ever.

I love to see you working at home on all the projects you have there,especially Independence and Liberty.They pretty much all were revivals and it's nice to see you taking them to the next level.

Have you considered producing a calendar with the "favorite cars" from the past year? Maybe the giveaway cars, Best projects, revivals, etc? Just a thought. I'd buy it!

So glad your friends have come to help. Such a great support group you have. I know you are a determined guy but you are looking tired. Please take care of yourself. Thank you for all of your content.

Caprice is becoming the workshop supervisor.

"This was just more stubborn than a 2-legged mule, but now she's slicker than hot poop on a pump handle." These quotes are what I live for😂❤️ 49:32

Derek, I could watch and listen to you put new laces in your work boots and be entertained while at the same time feeling my blood pressure settling down. You are what we need in these trying times. Thank you SO much!

You're a lucky man Derek, you obviously love what you do, nearly as much as I love watching you do what you do so well. You have given me a greater appreciation for American trucks and cars especially some of the older ones from the 50s 60s and 70s. I really like to see your youngest human Bentley getting stuck in helping you and the connection you two have shines through for everyone to see. You have a wonderful loving family and a job that you love so much, a very lucky man indeed. Watching from the UK and enjoying every moment, may it continue for a long time yet.

Cars hate to sit unused. It's got to be tough having so many cars to keep up. You are doing a great job saving old cars Derek. We appreciate you so much for it.

Independence is such an important rig. Glad to hear a guy is bringing her back around!

I like how the shop cat does a cameo in every video done in the shop! Caprice, you crazy cat. No more Chad's please, I can't keep track of them 😂 Derek, don't forget that 19 degrees is a warm day in ND!

Best car channel hands down! Thank you for what you do. I’m a certified welder of 30 years in my trade. I’m a novice mechanic. It’s refreshing to see others keeping the trades alive and well💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

It's so nice to see Independence making her return to the lineup.She's the reason I started following your channel. And her the patriotic inspiration that kicked the channel in the for front of our hearts. Thanks for taking this video to the masses. keep up the great work and fantastic content.

Thank you Derrick and family! Your successes are well deserved. Please keep it up

Derek, the reason they got that engine out so fast is all because of you. You're the one who simplified all of the lines and wires holding that engine down when you first dropped in in Independence, so of course it was going to be an easier R&R. Heck, I'm 70 now and even I could do it because you made it an easy job, well done! =)

You don't know how much I've been waiting for this car to get its turn. I love your plans for it. This car is too nice and solid to just sit around in a garage all the time. It makes my day seeing someone driving an old muscle car on the streets.

I’m loving all the swapping and moving around! It’s just cool!

Hey Derek. Wonderful video! Just wanted to say thank you for doing what you do. I struggle with depression. And this channel is super comforting for me. The vibe of your videos are unlike any other content creator. And for that I thank you. you have helped me tremendously. Much love to you!

You should definitely keep those valve covers! Keep them for wall hangers! Don’t give them away. 😊

SO much inspiration! Thanks for ALL you do! All the best to you, your family, and your friends. Keep up the good work!

Derek, when you fired up the 540, it was like hearing the voice of an old friend! Can't wait to see the final builds!

My gosh I love "That Darn Cat!" Caprice. Amazing, show-cat, shop-lion.

Thanks for making Fridays A lot Better.

Take as much time as you like with Independence. That car has been through so much, it deserves a thorough going over to make sure it's safe for you or others to go for a cruise and continue the story. There's ways you can preserve the look without losing too much of the fabric of the car. I would love to see it back on the road, but I don't mind if it takes you a year or two. It would make a very interesting series of videos.

Hi Derek and guest nice video 📹 and workmanship love the CHEVELLES CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM IN ACTION !!! AND COMPETE WITH EACH OTHER !!!😮😊💪🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🍕

Keep the Indpendance valve covers with Independance! Put a Big block in her! Love all your content!!

We’re very excited about this week’s episode! I’ve even got my 87 year old father hooked. We recently adopted a 1950 Buick Super and can’t wait to VGG the rig. Thank you for what you do!

Derek, being a Painting Contractor, its my slow Season in January! So glad to have the time to watch you're Channel! As always enjoying watching you're Channel Derek 🎉🎉🎉😊

Derek this is so AWESOME! You’re bringing back Independence, I love it! Following Independence on its journey from sitting and rotting to a burn out car and now to a street car is time well spent watching. I’m a big Chevelle fan and spent 5.5 years bringing my 71 back to life. I found it sitting on 4 flats just the 2 frame rails up front and a dash and steering column. I just licensed it Nov 2023, did all the work myself like you do. I cannot wait to see the new Independence video of coming out of retirement, new engine, rear end, and all else it needs. Dude you are super awesome Don’t ever stop what your doing and all the videos you share with us

Spotting the shop cats is the best part of these videos! Don't change anything.

i'm so glad the Independence Chevelle is still around, i really enjoy this channel you guys are amazing thank you for the great content.

Love revivals and you building around the shop. You influence a fella.

You are a amazing man and mechanic you have more knowledge and skills ,i enjoy and learn from watching,68 years old and still learning

We all the love the VGG videos whether it’s a revival or working around the shop but there’s something about Independence that catches our attention and we root for it to make another comeback.

A fellers night just got better!

The Independence is the first VGG video I watched and have been hooked since then. I've learned thru the years to always keep your Derrick Check List handy to make sure he's done everything.

Thank You for another awesome show!!!! We are vary blessed to have you!!!! I think your the best youtube channel. I really appreciate all the time you put in to your craft!!!!

You're making the right decision with Independence. It's an icon of the channel and this way it will be an ambassador for VGG on power tours, car shows, etc...

Don’t let those revivals eat you up. Take a break if you need to. We appreciate all of the great content, no matter what it is.

I learnt about ignition timing today and that MSD is some nice piece of kit. Also that new Holly carb is a beautiful piece of kit. She is coming along very nicely.

Thank you for the great content, and the memories! I know how much work it takes to make these things work. You bringing car lovers back to life! I look forward to all your videos weekly! It's better than TV any day of the week!

I would love to see a garage update of sorts just seeing what you have in the fields at the moment

Derek, you're killing it! love your patriotism, you're a good man, keep up the good work!

I fully enjoy all of your content! Entertaining and informative at the same time! Very few people have the ability to do both the way you do!!! Thanks for sharing and allowing us to tag along!!!!!

As Tavarish already stated you are a "National Treasure" ❤❤❤

When Derek said I don’t know why but I think I should rev it, whilst driving the forklift. I really felt that in my soul 😂😂

I guess this makes me the dissenting voice here but I think it's time to call it a day with Independence. That car is absolutely hammered, and per your description, Derek, the body/chassis doesn't sound safe at all to be going down the road. A collision turns that thing to dust and the occupants are left holding the bag. The concept of that car is important, but the car itself is just done. JMO. Best of luck with Liberty.

That was a lot of work done in a short period of time. Yeah, I am a purple spring guy. Used it in the distributor and I used it in my vacuum secondaries on the Holley. Looking good Derek.

Thanks Derek for your time and taking the time to show us some of the small important stuff there is alot love coming from utah...

One thing you can always count on,VGG Friday.Best show on RU-vid.

This is a great idea you came up with. It's too bad Independence is in such rough condition. Can't wait to see the Chevelle done. Love that car!

Im so happy to see both of these amazing rigs getting new life. Thank you for all of your amazing content, caring for the classics and teaching me a few things along the way. God bless you and the family.

I’ve enjoyed a little grip, vice grip, AND a vice grip lodge video this week…. A guy is feeling pretty lucky! Thanks Derek and family.

Your shop lion certainly likes to get in on the projects along with everyone else. Liberty should do some fast passes with that 540 and it’ll be nice to see Independence brought back around as a streetable car.

It's Friday and the week is complete. Thanks Derek. Blessings!!

Glad to see your back on the chevelles. Always gets me motivated to get more work done on my 72!!

21:50 Cowl hood but just flat black it. You know, cut down on the reflectivity a touch, and makes about 20 extra pony power!

Heck ya man love seeing some work done on liberty and independence! Gotta work on what ya got every now and then, no sense in reviving them if u ain’t gonna use ‘‘em and get them roadworthy! Thanks for the content!

You are an amazing man Derek. So much work & you make it look so easy. Thanks for sharing. Billy J.. Queensland, Australia.

It’s so great to see a feller and his buddies wrenching on these great cars, keeping that history on the road. Car community is awesome.

Thanks for another great video. Totally agree with your overall plan and excited to see Independence Chevelle getting back into the mix!

I’ve actually grown to enjoy the several part series on projects. Love the revivals but dang how many can a guy do lol. Like seeing the ones you revived revisited whether that be to be sent on down the road or repurposed for something useful. As always I’ll be here for every video. 🤙🤙 thanks for the awesome content.

Great to see all the progress, quite enjoying these in shop events!

Mr Mrs Berie,, thank u much for your normalcy,, love your independence, where I started, was Betty White . Good for you.

It's good to see you working on your rides. A big thank you!

Derek, you should do like I used to do my forklift take a torch blow you a hole through the tip of one of the forks preferably the one on the right near the tip but closer enough centered clean out really good and put you a trailer hitch ball on there Then you can attach it to a hitch with a double ended receiver. I used to move cars around my shop with a forklift as long as they had a trailer hitch. It worked amazing. Meanwhile, a guy does not have a garage to work out of to do any videos myself if you ever need another hand brother all you’ve got to do is say the word.

Your channel is the best. Thanks for all the work you put in it and sharing it with all of us!

Absolutely love seeing new episodes of VGG. I wear my vice grip gear to my restoration shop every single day. Struggling to get this 1984 bronco with a 351w put together as im listening brother. 😂🎉 Be well!!

New List: Clutch & Brakes on the Yale, Propane Fill pump at your house tank. Makes a filling chealer with delivery propane in bulk. 15:06

If you were to treat the back of the worst panels for rust, you could use modern adhesive to back them with new steel just to stabilize the body.

I think we're gonna need a forklift rebuild episode here soon

That buick GN is this old disabled vets Dream car... Man I'd love to have that black beauty

Thank you Derek for explaining so thoroughly why the Chevelle had to stay as it is.. God bless and lots of love from Norway... Edit: And listening to the cries of your cat actually make me calm and collected... And I am a guy with severe autoimmune health issues, but your cat is a nice thing to be aware of imho......... This was @ 53:09 or thereabouts... God bless and lots of love from Norway Derek. Remember there are lots of us praying for your success every video dear brother....

I’m doing a 5.3 ls with carb swap with stock th375 in my 85 c10 ,any thoughts?

Outstanding and awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

I love how you moved into a huge shop, and instantly didn't have enough room for everything

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at I know a difficult time. Peace Mr

Nice front assembly. Definitely a worthy upgrade. Really glad Liberty getting worked over.

Thanks for a great video Derek

Kitty prints on a vehicle makes me smile at work! You go Caprice!🐾🐾🐾Great job Derek and Caprice.😂😂😂

I Respect you and love you're Chanel 64 years old I grew up in a commercial Garage working on car with my Dad and Brother love you and your family and your Bilds and your over the Road Recovery Rescues Retired and live to watch your videos Great job my Friend

I agree keep those valve covers there a staple of this channel. They need to be a piece in the shop perhaps in a car museum.

Agreed, keep the valve covers. Get one of the many pics you have of Independence and blow it up and make some kind of wall art for your shop.

I'm very happy to here your plans for independence. You never disappoint Derek. Always a pleasure to watch your channel.

I appreciate the fleet getting some attention lately. From a car lover perspective, getting moved from one tree row to another is a sad ending for these rigs that VGG worked to revive, so the new barn is a great boost. Love to see race cars get made back into street machines!