FORGOTTEN Dodge HEMI! Will it RUN AND DRIVE home after many years? - Vice Grip Garage EP46 

"Smells like the clothes section of the thrift-store" and I instantly knew the smell..........

This man is the freaking Bob Ross of junkyard mashchanics. Instant sub.

My girlfriend and I sit and watch all of these. I've already shared your channel with 5 friends this month after I saw the first video pop up in my feed. Your commitment to keeping these cars out of the scrap yard and in the hands of people who love them is amazing. Keep it up! You're extremely entertaining and I really enjoy it!

Had to revisit this one. WOW! What a gem. Built to last. Quite impressive.

"I must be getting tired, because I'm starting to think about safety." 😆

I quit watching roadkill to watch this

My folks gave us one of these about 1959/60 to run around on the farm. Exactly like this one, fluid drive and all with the little hemi.The frame had rusted in two between the doors on drivers side, and couldn’t open the doors. being my creative 14 yr old self, I put in our shop, and finding “good steel” on either side of the rust, I torched holes on either side. Then took a piece of heavy oak, jacked up on either side of the break and bolted it together. Our first off road vehicle. Lots of fun for four brothers! Later on, after I was in the army, that little hemi powered my brothers race car. They did really well with it at our local dirt track. Good memories!

It was a big improvement when they moved the brake master cylinder to the firewall. When it was under the floor boards, it was a pain and a lot of people neglected to check the fluid level because of the inconvenience.

That's a beautiful old Dodge and amazingly complete and functional! As complete and clean as the trim appears to be, she's a keeper from my perspective. I'm never a fan of "patina" as many are so I'd definitely prep and paint her stock original color, repair the brakes and find someone to refurb the beautiful old steering wheel. Repair and neutralize the floor pan rust and trunk rust. Carpet and upholstery refurb as needed. She's a "time warp" to a different era of our history. Lovin' it! Well done!

Cars from that era seem like works of art compared to today’s.

As a Retired Chrysler Mechanic. I really enjoyed this video...

Just started watching your videos last week. Very entertaining. My wife and I are both 70 years young and are old hot Roders from way back. Keep on keepin on Derik. Love your shows.

this channel is more addictive than crack.

That car is a true survivor and was waiting for you to rescue it - it didn't let you down either! It deserves 'Royale' treatment. Great video as always!

What a beautiful car. I love how good it looks. What an awesome dash and those gages at night were so nice. We need cars like this again.

These old cars and the drive down the highway with the music just makes me feel good. Don't know what it is, but my brain is smiling inside and all is good with the world. Thank you Derek.

You don't just watch a VGG video. You experience it. You order a pizza, you get a sixer, and live for it.

Looks like that one actually wants to live. I'd say keep it.

Those massive bench seats.... best thing ever for dates.

i only started watching vice grip after connecting it to your TV show. Amazing stuff. The thing that astounded me most about the Dodge was the headliner. Of course I bet if you thumped it, it would turn to a cloud of dust.

Big steering wheel, bench seats, wing windows, lots of room. Bring back good memories. Love it.

“Oh looks like she’s not ready for mosquito mode yet”.

My first car was a 55 dodge Royal that was my dad's car. As I recall the brake master was on the firewall. The shifter was on the dash instead of the column but still no park. Later years had push buttons, with a lever for park. Wish I had it now.

Fantastic work on this almost 70 year old car. It looks incredible. What a great looking motor.

There needs to be a Vice Grip Garage channel. Just Derek and cars. I'd watch that all day.

I finally lost it and had to pause to laugh when you said “dodge takes a special oil wrench, it looks like one of these” and held up the damn vise grips 😂😂😂

The old Dodge reminds me of a neighbor I had in Pompton Lakes, NJ. He had the semi hemi engine and I took it out a few times to drieve him around as he wanted to see how it was on a little trip. He was 95 at that time and still drove to the bakery in town with his 73 year old daughter to get some goodies leaving his wife of 93 at the house!!! We filled it up with fresh gas as he only got gas 1 rime a year. I cleaned it out for him after 15 munites when it was well warmed up and it was amazing how it ran with good torque. I can not remember the engine sie as I think there were 2 and this was a 55 Chrysler I believe, not sure, maybe 56 but it was a garage kept really nice car. He sold it to his son and I never knew for peanuts. Derek, I live in Florida now and think you should sell it TO ME as I love this old thing. I have a neat little Ford t-bucket I paid a lot for but have to finish wiring it, signals, headights and out doors in each side. It was built in Texas and an od friend bought it and hurt his back too bad to keeo it and finish it. I sent him 7500 bucks IMMEDIATELY and left with my Jeep for Texas. It was a chevy 72 Camaro engine fresh build, 3 speed tranny, and a Jeep Cherokee 12 bolt rear. All chrome engine, hi rise Edelbrock manifold, same with a 650 CFM street rcing 4BBL, manual linkage, giving 320 horse, electric fan, rack & pinion steering, and American Racing wheels 12 inchers roadies on rear, 8 inch on front and goes way too fast for this boy! The guy did the windshield right and milded it right into the curve on front which most do not. But I love that old hemi engine in that dodge you have. If you want to sell that dodge let me know as I would love to use that for going to my work shop as I make languafes for anyone from the State Department to every corner of the earth.. I want to finish my street rod but the doors are the hard part. I actually got hinges from a man in Iowa and they are from a 1923 Ford! It also has the last serial # Ford ever issued on the frame so it was titled as a 23 but the serial # is 1924. I love that thing too but can not drive it except locally in my community just to keep it from sitting in my garage all the time. I am FASCINATED by your videos as my first work after the USAF was a gas station and we really did repairs on anything, then I bought the local parts store, then a computer and software store. I left and moved to west Florida near the Gulf of Mexico in the middle and have a nice home in a UNCOLD place. I love how you think, understand your phrases and also for a short time between businesses worked at a car dealer selling AMC autos until they decided to burn it losing cash too much. I was a parts manager. I have one phrase for you on the ignition I remember from a mechanic from where you live that worked in AMC with me. He would come to my office and ask for a Distribution Cap, and a rotisory for a car he was working on and was so funny as you with names of parts and never forget him. I watch every video but this old hemi didge was dear to my heart on this one. BIG HIFIVER Handle Waiver on this one. Handle is the thing mom grabbed when we crossed the street when little. God Bless you Derek and stay off that motor as I do it too, HAHAHA Ray C. Spring Hill, FL

I'm really digging the common sense and tight budget approach to having fun with these cars.....keep up the good work.

Tech tip: put your Lucas in the oil container, then cut off the top of the lucas bottle to use as a funnel

" I think I'm getting pretty tired, cause I'm starting to think about safety.." hahahahah it was so funnyy

nice to see real people out there doing good for others . And great to see you include your family and teach your kids life skills fantastic you are worth supporting

Well done - thoroughly enjoyed this video! Love all your old vehicles! Maybe some day you'll give an update on the older models! Thank you for the entertainment!

I swear I could make a whole clothing line off of what this man says. so much better than roadkill.

Rebuild the motor!! I'd love to see that.

Love it, my grandparents had a 1950 Plymouth and I remember that master cylinder under the driver well as I helped grandpa bleed the brakes a few times and he always made sure the hand brake/ emergency brake worked well due to the hydraulic system issues. I say it's a keeper for car shows etc. since it is an old Hemi!

So cool, when I was a kid my dad had a 53 New Yorker with the 331 hemi. Seeing that piece of history drive down the road brought back a lot of childhood memories.

Yesssss! A guy has been waiting forever..

Restore that beauty and bring her back to her former glory she once had

Thank you for these awesome shows. As always educational, funny and full of nostalgia!

Just watching this again after a few years. One of my favourite gets of yours. Glad to catch a glimpse of it in the background now and then.

I think it's a keeper. Fix up her body to it's former glory Already looks in top condition for it's age.

I love it! This was the car my dad got when I was 6 years old - a 4-door Dodge Royal V8. Ours was red and cream. We were all mightily impressed by its power compared to our '51 Dodge. It's amazing to see one in such excellent original condition. Definitely a great candidate for restoration.

I like the "What could possibly go wrong" confidence of this well versed, plaid shirted mechanic?

That sound of the door closing❤️. So satisfying!!!

".....wipers, horn...probably gonna have to drive this to work tomorrow" LOL

"Quiet down and listen a little bit, turn your TV up" Lol, I love this guy!

I really dig your content. I love seeing old things, especially old cars brought out and used. I also love how you've done a variety of decades worth of cars. Gotta admit, the Model A episode was my favorite, even though it's not my favorite type of car. I'd like to see you dig out an MG of any type from any year and get it to go home - thinking of my sweet little '77 MGB roadster. If you do, keep in mind, its all about their unibodies, so choose super-carefully! The engines are candy in your hands. Maybe that's why it would be boring? Thanks for doing what you do.

Really cool car!! I came home from the hospital in a '53 Belvedere. This reminds me a lot of that car. Dad still has it but I think it is far to rotted to restore. Something like yours Derrek is what I would love to buy some day and drive my family around in. Great find!!

Times are hard but there is still laughter in the world! Thank you so much for your great humor and adding fun to so many people's lives!

I LOVE WHEN YOU FIX ONE AND DRIVE IT HOME , I ENJOYED VERY MUCH

Loved this video! My kinda mechanic. No pretense, just honest to goodness stuff. Keep up the good work my friend. I hope the old Dodge finds a good home.

Man, I have been watching your channel for a while and realized I forgot to subscribe. I’m sitting in the hospital recovering for the Rona and your videos have kept me entertained! Thanks for what you do man👍

I'm absolutely in love with that car holy moly

Belt cracked means keep her above 4000 rpms at all times. I lost it. Had tears rolling!!!

This is, by far, one of the best channels on RU-vid. I enjoy watching your earlier videos from when you still lived up North. I almost forgot how pretty it is up there. Grew up in Hammond, Wisconsin (exit 16 off of I94). Been living in Texas, oh, going on 8-9 years now. Makes a guy miss the Midwest. And then I remember snow days don’t apply to adults and then I’m reminded of why I lived here in the first place. It’s nice to see someone from the Great White North making quality content! Keep up the good work Derek!

Your voice, chill vibe, and expertise equal instant sub

Absolutely love you!!!! Best part of our day is when my son and myself are fiddling around In The garage with your videos blaring on the big screen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, you’ve helped me find a way to connect with my baby boy !!!

The radio may work if you let the tubes warm up :)

Found vice grip two weeks ago it’s so addictive I’m ploughing though it all from way back ‘ these beautiful old cars need a second chance’ the man is a god in my book

Just wanted to say "Thank You" you have kept my spirits up while struggling to get our only car up and running over the last 8 months. Keep being you, brother.

You're either the craziest or luckiest summbitch I've ever seen. Driving that car so many miles after it sat for so long. Loved watching, you have a new fan my friend.

You gotta love the fuel hose with "Not For Fuel" printed on

He's the most informative and funniest thing I've seen in a long time Long Live vice grip garage I got to get me a couple of them shirts and support the channel that would be the right thing to do

I’m in love with this car, this will go on my bucket list to own. Love your videos! 😁

“Angle for optimum chillage” 😂😂😂

Loved, loved, loved this episode. This is why I subscribe to this channel.

I love all the content on this channel, but these longform road trip videos are my absolute favourite.

This is by far the cleanest car you've ever put on the channel!!

Awww man! A guy gets A fresh vidjeeeo on Thanksgiving! Extra thankful...

The way you talk reminds me of the Red Green show from Canada. Love it keep bringing them home . Your living the dream life .

I'm not in a good place right now and knew that an original style VGG revive and drive video would cheer me up 😊 thanks Derek.

I LOVE to watch your videos they bring back great memories of times gone by. Keep up the great job.

Wow, I love how those dash light look... pretty cool old stuff!

Clearly someone cared for this car, it's in great shape and could really shine, love the powder blue and it took you home without issue, that's a win in my book

I really enjoy the faith demonstration with the road trip in the US. Whatever happens, it’s content. Thanks for the entertainment!

I’ve been addicted these videos for the last couple weeks now. It’s crazy to see the features on these old cars being recycled as new and innovative on new vehicles in 2023. Appreciate your dedication to The Craft Derek! There will never be stylish and over the top vehicles like this ever again

DEREK, you’re doing a great and loyal (yes) job rescuing these lovely cars ! You’re a new American Champion. 🇺🇸

Honestly i think you should keep this one she's a classic

Hi again, i recon this along with your endeviours here are another example of things that are, historicaly [ sorry cant spell to well], are worth respect, along with reward for effort, trusting you be rewarded well. I never realized hemie's started in the year's of this of the vehicle here. Good work. Regards Steven.

Probably one of the best you have ever done!!! Talk about a diamond 💎 in the rough

Those dashes of that era were gorgeous at night.

Oh man that Mini Hemi sounded amazing Red Ram !!!!!!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see you rebuild this beautiful machine. Seriously brother if you can swing it a rebuild on this wonderful piece of history would be incredible.

Love these big ol girls! Big windows, no obstructions, makes reversin so much easier. Manual window winders love em,along with those quarter windows, the best directional air conditioning.

Real nice job. Looks great. Dash lights look excellent.Nice old ride

Older vehicles were ment to run forever, as long as theres people like you with the knowledge. I love watching you make these these beauties run again.

“Dodge take a special wrench for the oil pan (pick up vice grips) looks like one of these” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Giant sharpie is your friend: all those antifreeze jugs get a big W for water or M for mixed. Alternately, spray paint some caps so you've got color codes. This one gives a nice set of options for orange, green, concentrate, mixed, used, and used oil. Pretty much all the colors you can easily tell apart.

you know those time capsules pll berry for fun,,,, you drive them home 20/30 years later.... loving it

You gotta keep this car, it’s a beauty

Dude you should really use axel stands. Jacks do collapse, my partners gandad had a jack give way on him and he lost his life... be safe buddy I want to continue watching you videos ✌

Thanks for the vids, I enjoy them and you give a fella some interesting ideas

I'm looking back at some of your historical items and just noticed at 11:08 the fuel hose says - "Not for Fuel" ! 😁 I really love your attitude when you're resurrecting these ol' girls. You make this process educational and entertaining. Whereas when I do it I tend to invent and use WAAaayy to many words that shouldn't be shared in a family setting. You are an inspiration. Thanks!

real lucky to find one with nice glass and chrome very expensive to restore or replace thumbs-up

first time i have ever seen you gently set down a air filter, are you ok?!

Good job bato I love to see you bring them back to life

Fantastic adventure, love the old solid cars, built to last. Do another video on this rig please.

Well, I sat down to work on my own videos about 40 minutes ago......

“Blacker than Madonna’s purse”... lol 😂

It's fun to go back and watch some of these older VGG episodes, lots of fun!!!

Itz definitely worth fixing it up now for sure Derek, u sure do have some skillz.