Converting This 80s Built Ford Mustang Drag Car From STRIP To STREET For Route 66! | Part 1 of 2 

GREAT to see Bailey turnin some wrenches with dad! Absolute soul-cleansing, wholesome stuff that makes a feller's eyeballs sweat a little.

Merlin is one of those guys that really restores faith in the car community, he's such a good dude. His channel deserves so many more viewers!

More Bailey please... His laid back attitude and slight sarcasm is golden!!! The fact that you and Jessica stay so busy but find ways to get the boys involved is truly wholesome. Love the channel. Thanks for all you do VGG fam.

I really appreciate Bailey’s sense of humor !!! It’s also really great to see him keeping Dad in check. God Bless Y’all !!!

Bailey is quite different to his brothers. His dead pan responses are too beautiful to miss!, a perfect foil for Dad who is super personable. I hope Bailey never forgets these moments with his Dad.

Cool to see father and son working together, Bailey will remember this time with his dad forever.

Me and my father used to work together and he had the same flannel jacket. Brought back some great memories. Got a tear in my eyes. He passed in 2005. Wish I could have 5 more minutes with him. Great to see more father son memories being made. God bless brother.

i am impressed, your son Bailey hung in there with no complaints and a long hard night with setbacks. My dad died when i was real young but i was lucky, my step dad spent the time to teach me some of the same tricks i see on your channel. Merlin was right on, about how special you are with your family, you have a gift and its great to see you share it.

I loved the look on Bailey’s face pumping the gear oil, when you said only another 20 minutes 😂, can’t wait for part 2 thanks for bringing us along.

Super sweet revival so glad Bailey is involved too.

Really great to see Bailey alongside and working with Dad on such a huge adventure ... ugly long hours, and as cold and loud as it may be ... all life-lessons that adds to your already good character. Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to Part-2, and really appreciate the entire family, all your work, and the faith and ethics you share!! 42-Jack

I love to see a father working with his children bonding and passing on knowledge and wisdom. They grow up so fast. So spend as much time as you can with them.

Derek. Absolutely the best production you’ve made yet. Having your son with you on this trip will be a memory that will stay with the two of you and the community forever.

The light bulb on the alternator is an old-school trick to (excite) the alternator so it will start charging.

True American values! This channel has been truly wonderful to watch. These moments will never be forgotten, and something Bailey will tell his kids about later on in life! Wonderful family channel!

Man this reminds me of wrenching on cars with my old man when I was young. Miss those days. Cherish this time forever, man!

BAILEY !!! You have a fan here . Good seeing you spend time with your dad .

You know things might go a bit sideways when your (almost??) teenage son agrees with you (mostly). I admire Bailey's straight talk and persistence. Turning wrenches and road tripping with your dad will be a priceless memory.

I think it's so cool that your kids do this with you!! I truly hope that they cherish every moment and every experience with you, Derek!! My father was a long-time mechanic, as was his dad. I lost my father exactly 3 years ago at the time I wrote this, and I miss him every single second. I wish I'd hung out with him more, and I wish I was a better son than what I was. But more importantly, I wish I had spent more time with him like your kids appear to do with you. After my father's passing, I did acquire his big block, 1967 Cougar. The way this car sits now is just the way he and I put it together in 1983. Great videos!! Keep bringing the kids with you. I think it's very cool!!! Troy Travis Seattle, Wa.

MERLIN!!!! That’s what we named our 53 Nash Ambassador Custom. It was my wife’s grandfathers name, and he owned the car. Love seeing the youngster grinding it out with you. Keep up the good work brother. You’ve inspired me to get our 80s VW camper back on the road(just did 1500 miles w the family for the eclipse) and restoring the Nash to working order. Thanks dude.

Enjoy seeing Bailey working along side Dad and the cute banter between them. Praying for nothing but good times rolling.

I love Bailey's honesty. Pretty cool hah. Bailey shakes his head and says "NO".

Over the last 8 months or so my 16 year old son and I have put a $500 86 SAAB Turbo back on the road for his first car. It has been a lot of fun hanging out with him and seeing his confidence grow as we got further into the revival, great memories.

I really love your common sense, make it happen approach to things, and thus the whole “Vise Grip” Garage thing going on… I thank God that from a young age my Daddy taught me how to turn wrenches and make money with my hands. I only went halfway through the 10th grade, but ran my on towing and roadside assistance business, and preforming my on maintenance to the point of being able to retire from it at the age of 50. And my Daddy is prouder of me than anyone I know. Thank you Daddy, and thank you Derick!!

Love seeing Bailey with you. Its not often we get to see him like the other two. He will remember this trip for the rest of his life.

Absolutely love seeing Bailey with you getting those hands dirty and bustin some knuckles. This is what sets you away from everyone else. Been a loyal fan since 3k subs. Never miss an upload! Keep being awesome Derek and fam!

And its Merlin for the win , southwestern hospitality at its best ,hell yeah brother!❤

Just saw the intro and already Love It ... Your Son is a Natural ! Love his understated humor !

Man this is one of my favorite episodes. Bailey is a great hand to help dad out and has some great commentary too

In a time when most kids can barely fix a bowl of cereal, Derek is teaching his boys a skill they can actually use. A good mechanical/electrical base knowledge can translate into so many different areas of employment opportunity. Also, having the ability to fix something is a valuable confidence builder.

Merlin’s the man! Makes sense he came to the rescue. He too drove a Model A half across the USA!

Great to see your son taking an interest. I started at about age 2, with my mother and grandparents buying me toy cars. And of course watching the Dukes. I am going on 43 now ( typing in May 2024).

Seeing you working with your boy has this guy's eyes all wet because my dad is no longer here, I miss getting to work with my old man. Thanks for all you share with us, Derek!

Seen you driving this down interstate 40 in Arkansas I was the guy in the white Chevy pickup that slowed down and gave you the thumbs up. You’re awesome you’re a true American!!!!!!

It’s awesome to see father and son together. Great memories made

Bailey doing cool car stuff with his Dad...that is, playing with rigs that are mostly for fun, just for fun...and it's an hour long plus video of doing that and taking a cool road trip...priceless. We love videos like this from VGG, and Bailey is a young RU-vid rock star just like Bradley and Bentley are. You've got this Bailey, no sweat.

The car group of guys , and gals is a wonderful thing . Someone willing to drive 5 hours one way to help another car guy is true love of the sport . And the reason why he did it . Big thanks to you , Bailey , Merlin , I liked the tour you gave Paul of Rusty Acres .

glad to see a fella and his little humans makin memories together. Life is a great experience share it with the ones you care about. I am sure the boy will be looking back to this one day with great memories of the time spent with dear old dad. ✌

DEREK is SO KIND 2 His Son , just like me , 👍💕

A priceless memory for Bailey! I did much tinkering with my dad and enjoy the memories of them! I can't wait to see the next adventure on "Root" 66. My wife and I did some of it from St. Louis, MO to Winslow, AR and it was rough trying to stick to the road and follow it! Thanks for sharing these experiences!

My Dad had a parts store/ shop when I was a young fella and when you walked in that speed shop I could smell it through the screen. Dang I miss my Dad! Thanks for sharing this memory with me.

Your kids will remember these times forever. Thanks for taking us along. ❤🇺🇲

The guy is right Derek is a really good father and it is cool anytime his sons are with him

It is really neat to be a witness to a wonderful father and son memory.

Awesome to see Bailey . Merlin is amazing. Vice Grip is the best!!!

Derek, you bring some of the greatest content on the interwebs. Can't wait for the trip home!

I love Bailey’s sense of humor so much! 😂😂😂

I too love to see the kids working with Dad to make it happen. Soent Hours with my Dad when I was young holding the light or bringing tools while Dad worked on the farm equipment and vehicles. Meant the world to me then, and even more now.

Treasure this old gem please. ill have my own one day. First car was a non running 1978. My dad sold it before I was really old enough to be interested in learning in how to fix things. people hate on them but I think it's beautiful!

Was great to see you and your son working together. I always like working with my sons. Two of my sons and I at one time run a gas station on Route 66. All we did was sell gas and oil, and we didn't fix flats or change oil. We pumped gas for the same price the self-serve places in town sold it for we stayed Busy all the time. We would sell 2300 to 2600 gallons of gas a day. A lot of the people who did the drive on Route 66 would stop in. Some of them wanted to take pictures of the us and the station. One guy took a picture of one of my sons standing by the gas pumps. He said he was writing a book and wanted to put the pictures he took in the book. I don't know if he got it done or not. If he did, I would like to see one. Love you and your family. Stay safe, and God bless. Dan 🇺🇸

First time seeing bailey work with you. Bailey appears to be an incredibly smart kid. Good job Bailey

Bro that kid grew time flies...one day my sone was in pre school and now he is a 24 year old man crazy god bless you and your family

Lil man had no faith from the start 🤣. 1800 miles is a decent trip for a modern car, but with a 80s built drag car? bold idea

Yes more of Bailey please! The kid’s seeming indifference is a hoot!

Your son Bailey reminds me so much of me and the relationship you two have remind me of my Dad and myself when I was that age. You are giving him a treasure more valuable than anything else on Earth. You are a great Dad. Please, keep this type of video coming. Great content. Love it!

Merlin is such an awesome guy and is one of those guys that goes way out of the way for his friends. Bailey will always remember that time a guy and a guy took a trip such great memory's being made wish my dad was half as cool as Derek is.

I too, like Merlin, am stoked that Bailey is there with you. You letting your boys be part of your wrenching is part of what draws me to the channel.

Bailey definitely inherited all the sarcasm genes from Derek. Awesome!

It was great to see Bailey involved in this one. He did an awesome job. He even gave me a laugh or two. Onya Bailey!

After dinner, entertainment with a bucket of Orville's and a wobbly pop. 😅

Super impressed! Also props to Bailey getting this revivalish hopefully I’m sure it was successful. I’m commenting before the part 2. Again impressed, you guys work well together. Didn’t waste no time getting on the road. Greatest content yet.

I love Bailey's turn as the straight man in this video.

At work programming a piece of equipment board and scrolling then I see a vgg video this early in the day. Perfect way to spend the next 40-50 min wile sitting in a tractor watching a progress bar slowly go up.

@ViceGripGarage Derek my friend you are such a BLESSED MAN!!!!! To have your sons taking an interest in your business the way they do is so very special! I can't even imagine how it feels. I was an OTR owner operator of a big truck and frequently offered for my son to come along with me when he was on break from school. He took me up on my offer a few times if it was a day trip. However if it was one or more nights out he didn't want anything to do with it. I knew early on that he had zero interest in taking over the business when I retired so I was forced to allow my business to just die. It was a pretty emotional moment but now I'm retired I am blessed with the ability to enjoy and SPOIL THE CRAP out of my 5 amazing awesome grandchildren!!!!! That alone made the sadness of my business dying be so very minimal. I shed about 6 tears and before the 7th could fall I had 5 grandchillens crawling all over me!!! Trucking business what??? Business closed what??? Sold my tractor and trailer what??? Life goes on!

Building memories with those boys is something special. I have so many fund memories of me and my dad working together on his old cars and other projects. Dad is gone now but I have all those memories of him and me and all he taught me.

The bulb is like your Amp light..only comes on when it's not charging or not running Great video ...really enjoyed this one

Great to see a father and son spend time together. Priceless !!!!!

Bleep bloop.... Shell Rotella 15 / 40, has all the vitamins and dinosaurs a fella needs. Great episode Derek, it's been a pleasure to see your boys grow on here over the years. Your a good man and a great Dad.

Another great episode, thanks Derick and Bailey!! So good to see you on the road wrenching with your boy, that's the best!

Father and son time , Priceless!

Great job Bailey! This is so wonderful that you have a father and mother that have raised you and your brother's the way they have. In this time of lack of partnering, your family has won the lottery! Derek, another one for the books! So proud to be a part of this journey again.🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

All right, good looking stang II….couple of friends of mine had several different types growing up, From mustangs to cobras ect. Love those mustang II’s. So many great models from the 60s and 70s from all makes and models .

Bailey is spittin' image of Jessica! Same death stare.

I love your message of family and hard work. Keep up the great work in '24 Derek. Thank you

One of the best memories you and your son will always remember!💪

Friday evening here in the UK. Just home from work, opened a beer and found an unexpected VGG! Excellent! 🍻❤

Great show! Thanks for the perspective,

I enjoyed the random quote from the Garth Brooks classic "The Thunder Rolls"! 3:30 in the mornin'... not a soul in sight.

It's going to be a great Friday because a video from the best channel on the tubes of you.

I love seeing Bailey on the road with you. We don't see enough of him. He seems like a great kid! Good seeing Merlin too. Great video Derek!

couldn’t agree more with merlin one of the coolest things you’ve done on your channel is doing projects with the kids family ect wife and i watch everyone of your videos for years now

Thanks Derek and Bailey! This was a great episode, can't wait for next week! 🇺🇸🦅

"I kinda like this thing!" "I don't" BRUTAL 😂😂😂

I’m in the garage working on my C10 with VGG on in the background. A guy is on his back cursing brake lines thinking “Derek should revive a fox body“ and this gets uploaded. Missed the mark by a hair. Perfect.

Merlin was 1000% correct..... got to have those little humans hanging around helping to work. 👍💪🤙

I really enjoy Baily’s comments. And how Derek relates to him. You can catch a glimpse of their relationship. He’s sure working hard for his family.

Merlin flat rocks...he's an awesome, knowledgeable mechanic, fabricator and all around car guy! Merlin...thank you for helping Derek and Bailey out with the Ford 9" pumpkin they needed!

Shout out to Merlin!! I watch him on Vegas Rat Rods and Welder Up channel doing revivals. I always liked Merlin he was always a favourite for me do to his knowledge and expertise. Very good mechanic can get anything to run as well!

I've always wanted to drive the Route 66 in a Ford Mustang. ❤ that your taking one of your little humans with you. Making memories and having fun.

Just finished this one up. Fantastic video, maybe one of your best. It's cool to see the young dudes out here with you too. Look forward to seeing the ride home!

Well done Bailey. Old men like me (A dad), really love hanging out with our kids

Awesome video! Great seeing your son wrenching with you. A wonderful life experience that I’m sure you both will never forget!

Best video yet Derek! Great memories and love seeing how much you are involved in both of your son’s lives! Truly a great dad!

Bailey definitely got his mama's brains.... Good thing you brought him along.

Little guy is awesome to watch helping. May God protect you and your family bud.

Very cool father son project/road trip. Way to go Vice Grip. Love your channel.

I love seeing Bentley helping out. One of my FAVORITE pastimes was wrenching with my dad... (R.I.P.) This will be a time he will never forget. Also, tell him he did a great job helping. He seemed attentive and was busy all the time even in the wee hours of the morning.

The bolt almost falling out of the oil pan is a bonus. Good times!

Derek, one of your best videos, enjoyed you working with your son, my son is now almost 40 and he still has the knowledge he received when I helped him maintain and fix some of his first cars.

Brilliant video,thanks for sharing.