Engine Swap! Father & Son Budget Squarebody Truck Build - Part 1 

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Derek is the father I longed for growing up. Them kids are beyond lucky to have you man 🤙🏻

Bentley seems like a fine young feller. Parents make a HUGE difference and this is awesome 👏🏻

Derek - please, never change this channel. It doesn't need any "new improvements", or different focus, or any other nonsense, it's perfect as is. Just keep doing what you're doing.

You're not building a truck... you're building priceless memories. Let's see that engine tear down.

Derek, it's been said before, but you are a true example of what a great dad is. The way you interact with your boys and help them learn skills that they can use in the future is amazing. Bless your whole family and everything you do. Keep on truckin', feller!!

It always amazes me that a guy can work on cars, bust knuckles, play games with the English language with upper midwest vernacular....for years and still keep it 100% family rated. You sir are UNIQUE!!!! Best on the interweb.

Best part of this video is the look on your face working with your son....... PRICELESS

That boy will never ever ever forget those moments that he spent with his Dad working on that truck and driving that truck. He will be telling his kids and his grandkids about it. Even at 90 years old he will never forget these moments that he spent with his Dad on this truck. Priceless!

I can just imagine Bentley in school looking at the clock every 5 minutes hoping school was out so he could get home to drive "his truck". Great video, Derek. Those are priceless memories being made.

The car building talent is one thing. Building better humans is another. What a DAD!

You are a great Dad Derek! This takes me back to my Dad doing the same thing with me 50 years ago. We were always wrenching on cars, motorcycles, lawnmowers, chainsaws……..plus he taught me building, electrical, plumbing, masonry when I was Bentleys age. He built a garage and an addition on our house and I was his gopher, mason tender and wire puller and pipe cutter. He always took me fishing, taught me to shoot and hunt. He is now in a wheelchair in a nursing home which breaks my heart. We were still hunting together 12 years ago. Watching you and Bentley work on this truck made my eyes well up thinking about days past with my Dad. Enjoy every moment with those boys Derek ( in which you are without a doubt) because in and instant I went from a 12 year old kid to a 60 year old man. Time is fleeting the older you get the quicker it goes. Those boys are going to be good men soon enough and you will be wrenching with your grand children soon. Enjoy the cruise with your wonderful family. God Bless!

That’s what a good dad does. The smile on Bentley’s face was gold.

Bentley's face always lights up when he's working with Dad. Such an awesome father/son adventure. Keep up the great work.

It doesn’t matter what it cost, that young man’s smile paid for it in full! Great job Dad!

Great father son bonding time!! I lost my father April 2021. We used to work on cars together all the time...he wasn't as nice or patient as Derek is, but him teaching me auto repair has made me a lot of money so far in my lifetime and I've been able to help a lot of people in the meantime. Last year I acquired my father's big block 1967 Cougar, the car he started teaching me auto repair on. I've been tinkering on it since trying to get it back on the road after 10 years of sitting idle. I found out in March of this year that I have a 25 year old son I didn't know I had, he's putting himself through school to becoming an ASE certified mechanic....he even named his son, my grandson, Axel! Can't wait to teach him what I know about cars. Thanks for reminding me of what it was like with dad!

Hits u right in the feels seeing him drive off in the field. Can't help but to smile ear to ear. Ur a amazing dad Derick. Ur truly a treasure to all of us

Truck isn't the only thing with a solid foundation. The look on Bentley's face when it fired it up and the grin after he drove it. Well done Derek.

The enthusiasm on Bentley's face when the truck fired up is priceless. Enjoy these moments with your son. Time flies 👍

I would recommend to rebuild every time. 1) I'm the one rebuilding. I have confidence in my own work. 2) Commonly its cheaper to rebuild it yourself instead of buying a crate. 3) The boys would never forget. I am 48 years old and to this day I remember rebuilding a Ford 390 V8 with my Dad when I was 13.

Your sons smile is what every daddy want to give hos kids. Good job sir.

One of the most wholesome youtube series out there. Derek is a great role model.

No, my favorite part of this channel is the willingness of your son there to just hop on in and get to work with his dad just makes me smile ear to ear

Really love seeing this. When the young ones get in there and work with help and learn while enjoying time with their dad in the shop. Wish more would do real quality family programming like this. Way to go Derek. A lot of dads out there could learn a lot from you.

Very heart warming video.. it’s great to see a dad and son do stuff together. My dad and I always built things and fixed things in the garage and basement. He passed in 2006, at 95 .. hopefully more dads would be like this nowadays.

As a dad… these videos are really special. Imagine when he’s going to be older and being able to watch all these videos of him building a car with dad. Super touching and really awesome wholesome content

Derek this is what fatherhood is all about! Bentley will have not only a truck to tool around in but the most important thing will be the memories made with Dad! Fantastic!

Yes I would definitely like to see a tear down of the 350 engine. Oh by the way I was just thinking about your son … I just hopes he appreciates having a dad that can teach him all about engines and mechanical skills , something I wasn’t fortunate to have growing up. I throughly enjoyed watching both of you working together Father and Son, looking forward to seeing many more videos!

I think that truck with a high gloss black paint would be sharp as can be. Watching you work with your boys is just wonderful. Your a darn fine feller sir.

Not only will your son be able to literally look back on this memory with a Fella...but also see the fact that he could climb completely into the engine bay with no trouble at all.

I admire the patience Derek has with his boys. I'd love to see the 350 tear down and build.

I enjoy watching your kids help out on all these projects brings a smile to my face. My son was getting into working with me on projects right before he passed away at 11 so watching Bentley get into these projects let's me imagine what it would have been like. So thank you both for the experience!!!

Hey bud... I've been watching your show for a while I got to admit I shared a tear watching you and your son ...just watching him drive the truck...there's nothing more beautiful than what you guys accomplish together as father and son God bless

Well done, Dad. Your young man will never forget.

I love that you let your kids follow their passions and don't force them to do anything. Bradley is obviously less interested in mechanical stuff and Bentley is going to become your biggest fan and follower. I have no doubt that each one of your sons are going to make you extremely proud. You're an awesome role model.

I've watched dozens of episodes of VGG. This was, by far, my favorite. Well done...

I love that you include your sons, father of the year material right there.

1:00:37 The smile on little man's face is why dad's do what we do! Great job brother!

The smile on Bentley's face when it fired up has gotta make all of the long hours worth it. Just let's a guy know he's doing the whole parenting thing just right!

Great to see the young fella driving the truck. Reminds me of my dad letting me drive his late forties ford anglia up and down the laneways behind our house. It felt like I was at the wheel of the world’s fastest race car. Actually it would be flat out to get up to forty miles an hour down hill with a tail wind but boy I was thrilled and never forgot the smile on dad’s face watching me. That’s a bond that could never be broken so I know how you would both be feeling. He will grow up to be a fine man and mechanic. Cheers Dave from down under 😊😊

Those kids are proud of their father and so are we!

Awesome job being an amazing dad. Some of my best memories are working with my dad. These moments go so fast but have such a great impact!

Best episode of Vice Grip Garage I've seen in a while. Little dude was excited working on this one. Running every which way to get tools and parts. He deserves the truck!

I remember those father and son projects...miss them every day😢 You're a good dad...the smile on Bentley's face is...PRICELESS! ❤

The boy having some sweat equity in the truck too is icing on the cake. You could see how pumped he is about that truck. That's some great dadding, there, Dad.

I grew up in a garage with my dad.. I didn't know how much it meant to have that in my life Cherish every moment you can with your son .. ty for being a good father

This is probably my favorite video you’ve done this far. I’ve watched them all and really enjoyed them. But this one was amazing. From one dad to another, you’re an amazing father and husband. You’re a great role model for your boys and I appreciate you showing your viewers not only an entertaining, sometimes comical way of working and saving vehicles but also that family and sharing knowledge to our younger generations are important. Again thank you.

lost my dad in 2019, he was coming up on 89. my brother and I worked with him on many projects. in his later years he would ask me how i got so smart, and could do all the things i do. i told him it was from him. he let us build projects. helped us and taught us to think outside the box, the greatest dad ever. i got tears watching this as it makes me remember all the shop time with him.

I vote yes for the tear down, so fun to see you working with the boys

It’s great seeing you involving your kids in your videos, this will be something he’s going to look back on later in life and appreciate so much. So many kids don’t get that kind of support and love from their parents. I wish more parents would follow in your footsteps, the world would become a much better place.

Is it really a father/son project if the dad doesn’t yell at the son for holding the flashlight wrong? Great job to both of you!

What a proud moment to see the little ones behind the wheel of their first go get 'er. I didn't have any wrench monkeys, I had princesses and tea parties. Thankfully my youngest would tag along when I went to the store and always had to get a tool while we were there. Now that kid can do her own plumbing and electrical work, and has the tools to get it done.

Bleep, Bloop, Tear down the engine!!!! That's my vote. Really enjoy your videos. It's really great you can work with your boys.

Need more dads in this world like you! Good job bud!

Love your farther son builds building memories and passing on your skills like a good dad should

Father of the century. My old man was good, but he was no vice grip. Bravo Derek and Jess. Absolutely loving watching you two work.

Building those memories with your children is PRICELESS. He will NEVER forget these times with dad. This is my favorite video you’ve posted to date. “Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

My stepdad was just like you, Derek... and I learned sooooo much from him. I have 3 sons now, and all 3 know the basics under a hood, with one of them (and his best friend) being pretty decent wrench tossers. 😁 As fathers, we are not only passing on knowledge, but I feel we are teaching them values and making sure they won't get stranded out in the boonies someday. God Bless you, brother- we are raising MEN, not video gamers.

From one proud dad to another, every time Bentley is the main focus, he steals the show. Keep it up my friend!

You can hear Derek’s joy in the laugh at the end. You can tell that he really loves his kids. Thanks for the great content!!!

Great video with the Dad and the son tag teaming this truck. All these years I never knew the proper terms for so many engine parts. I enjoy all of your videos and especially the humor. I'm voting for tearing the 350 down.. Thanks for sharing!!!!

I love these Father/Son builds. The sad truth is, there are people out there that can't even change a tire or battery on their own because they were never taught. But seeing how excited Bentley is about fixing up this old truck is just such a joy.

Man I love this channel! Seeing your sons involved, and the look on Bentley's face is just priceless! Oh yeah, there's also the actual work being done! Priceless memories for all of you. You and Jessica are doing this adulting thing right! Best channel on RU-vid by far.

Nothing better than turning wrenches with your son. Lord knows it's one my favorite things in wide world!

This is AWEOSME Derek! Such a great moment with your boy! Hood and front clip, fluids then strip the engine then Jack the front to get under and go to town.

Perfect Friday night entertainment. Great job being a good dad! That’s what this country needs brother. 🇺🇸💪🏻

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. You're a great Dad. Nice work, both of you, to save that old pickup. Love seeing the boy smile from ear to ear. Enjoy! Be safe!

*Good to see the YOUNGINS Getting IN on the Fun!!*

This is probably my favorite episode you've done so far. Would love an update when you get one on the truck.

Best part of the whole video, Bentley taking it for a rip and Dad chuckling when he gives it a little tire spin, days you both never forget

A teardown of the old 350 sounds like a great idea. Would be nice to see if it could be rebuilt.

This video is so great to watch on my big screen. The love in Bentleys eye as he headed across the field is priceless. You're such a lucky man to have such great boys. 👍

I’ll never forget my Father teaching me how to drive his ‘70 Chevy C10 three on the tree at 13 years old. One of the most important things I ever learned. Second most important was him showing me how to swap my 1st Engine at 16.

It's amazing how wonderful things can be, and how children can be this self-sufficient at 11 years old when they aren't given a screen and ignored. Thank you for these videos :)

I want to thank you Derek. I lost my father before we could start a restoration project together. You have that same “everything will work out just fine” attitude that my father had and I so appreciate that from you. You are a blessing and this generation will cherish that forever. I hope you are having a wonderful day and I thank you again

That smile he had when that engine lit off was the best. Driving around the hay field will fuel dreams, and day dreams for a while. Like you said Bentley is already calling it his truck.

Seeing if that 350 is a rebuilder would be great! Also, I love these videos. You, the boys, teaching them a lot of great skills.

Bentley is "daddy's little buddy" and he probably already knows more about cars than I've learned in my 76 years. I like this episode very much already.

I think it is so cool that Bentley just jumps right in and helps you with so many things. Fantastic father son bonding.

Late to the party again since I'm binge watching the older esipodes, but a guy needs to say that the father/son relationship between you and the tiny human there is amazing. I love how eager he is to literally jump in head first and start spiffin' on these old rigs with his Pops. The fact that he ripped it around the field without incident was equally amazing. You're a great Dad, and the learnins and memories you're giving the kids will last a lifetime. We should all be so fortunate. Furthermore and finally, I'm pretty dang fond of that particular rig....hope to see a lot more of it on the channel here.

I had 3 boys and all worked with me at some time, best training they will ever get, they are great workers,am 73 and they all love to work, great job with your boys!

Its awesome to see the little dude out working with his pops. This is what the best memories always come from. You seem like and awesome dad Derek, it makes this channel that much more enjoyable!!

Bentleys legacy in the making. Legacy is the change you bring about in this world. How we made others feel, how we treated the people around us and how we made their lives better.

Really enjoy seeing Bentley help you. Such a good little boy…and he’s learning such valuable lessons. Keep up the great work Derek!

Man, what an awesome video. The relationship with your kids is worthy of so much praise and recognition. My goodness, if i had a truck like that in high school there's no telling what sort of shenanigans i would've gotten into 😂

You can tell how eager Bentley is to get to work, and he's so comfortable in front of the camera. Super cool!

This video warmed my heart Derek. Thank you for putting out all of these awesome videos. I hope to do something like this with my boys some day. Seeing the smile on his face when it fired up and when he got to drive it was priceless. Amazing family sir! Keep up the great work, peace and happiness to you and your family 😎

It's nice to see the boys jump in and get to work and not be afraid to get dirty.

My grandpa used to let me drive his old square body around in the field. First car I ever drove. This video hits ALL the feels.

Absolutely love that you get to spend time with your son Working on cars!

With Little Grip Garage as a guest star its always a great episode.

Derek, I can hear in your voice that you were probably grinning ear to ear watching Brantley cruise around the farm in that truck. Memories that will last a lifetime. ❤️❤️❤️

My dad taught me battery unhooked first . Then fluids . Then the underneath stuff. Starter, driveshaft,exhaust etc . Then finish up on top . He passed a few years ago miss that man . We didnt always work well together . But i learned alot from him . Love seeing you work with your kids .

I was smiling along with you, Derek.... watching him cruise the old Chevy in the field. A proud Dad moment! He will remember this moment for life. (And the day you present him the keys!) Good stuff.

Bentley looks so excited for this project, I can’t wait to see him tooling around rusty acres when she’s dialed in! Please stay safe Bentley and always be your awesome self!!!

1:01:57 makes this entire build worth every penny and every minute!

Father of the year award for real! Those kids are lucky boys! I don’t have kids yet but man I’ll tell you what that’s father goals right there 💯💯

Hey Derek I want to say thank you for teaching your boys the way you do. I lost my Dad a year and a half ago due to a stroke. This video brought back so many great memories for me seeing Bentley in the engine bay. You are doing them a great thing by teaching them how to wrench on things. They will never forget the time they spent doing it. You are a great person and father and I absolutely love all your content. Don't change a thing.

Great to see a father pass the torch to his sons! I have 2, 33 yr old "twin" grown sons that I did the same! and are still building together to this day! and even though I have busted knuckle's, and some say a mean look. it always surprises people that I still hug and tell my boys I love them! cause that's what a good- "great" father does! My sons are passing the torch to my grandsons! and are the same with them! Keep GOD and family close and never stop telling thoughts you love, You LOVE THEM! GREAT video keep them coming!

It's so awesome to see dad's love you spending time with there kids, showing them how they can work on vehicles and how to make them run.