Windows, Doors, Floor Epoxy, Gravel and MORE! Barn Build - Part 3 

You should definitely restore the old tractor

I was a carpenter for 33 years so I’ve had my share of concrete work. I was told that concrete has 2 guarantees, it’s gonna crack and nobody will steal it!

In 1960 my uncle drove his first brand-new tractor, a John Deere, home from the dealer in town. 50 years later, on his 80th birthday, my cousin presented him with that same tractor, fully restored. Do the tractor, it's a thing of beauty.

Two guarantees with concrete, it’s going to crack and nobody’s going to steal it!

Contractor who stands behind his work and makes it right, you know you found the right people!

Structural engineer here. Those cracks are typically a subgrade issue, not so much a concrete issue. On some occasions if concrete cures too quickly it'll crack but not like that. Your expectations are spot-on. That'll be a decent fix for now but it won't be a forever fix. If there was rebar in the slab those cracks would probably never really open up more than that, but without there's certainly that possibility. Fiber isn't bad, but it's not rebar. Edit: I actually noticed those cracks in your last Lodge video and I was surprised at how quickly those were there.

You're living proof that hard work pays off

I have a bad cold should have said “lots of fun watching” 😇

To think how just a few years ago you were filming in your garage to where you are now. Derek nice things happen to good people , and all that blood sweat and tears and a fantastic role model family is keeping you focused.I reckon this is just the start of it for you as well because you are so switched on to what people enjoy to watch and be entertained with.Just keep being you and we will all be happy.

Those floor guys are good. And I did floors for 40 years. It is awesome watching people who know what they are doing. That is why two million fellers watch you!

Well I'll be dipped, that looks great for a man to put his automobiles.

I'd love to see a rebuild on the old John Deere M. Derek seems like a fellow that needs a dog.

I could definitely go for a full rebuild of the ol' tractor! I think that'd really entertaining and interesting!

Gotta say, been living in the south for over 50 years and when a slab is put in, wire mesh is used and if the slab is going to hold vehicles, rebar is used.

I would love to see the old tractor restored.

Concrete guy ova here. I gotta say..a few sticks of rebar well covered lasts years.😊

I got a say it does my ❤ good to see a fella that works so hard able to build his dream oasis on his land. I’m super happy for you and the family. I pray Jesus continues to bless you and prosper you and the family. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸God bless!

Definitely bring the Tractor back to its former glory

Damn that farm truck is lookin good

love to see the tractor rebuilt

the epoxy floor coating was so satisfying 😌

A guy's got an amazing car barn. And a guy's fans are happy for him. Thank you for bringing us along!

I vote yes on restoring the John Deere M!

Yeah give the old tractor some attention. She deserves it.

Derek, another fine episode! Whilst you were bragging on the gravel guy I was thinking about why I've been watching you for years. It's because you've been perfecting your craft over many years and are fun to watch while you work. You and the gravel guy have that in common! Mega kudos!

Yep, that tractor deserves some love, go for it!

I think little grips and big grip, tractor rebuild refresh would be awesome

You should definitely restore that tractor!!

Love VGL just as much as VGG! Thanks for letting us into your life through VGL! I also vote for a rebuild/paint of the Deere!

I know a guy that wishes he had put in a hydraulic car lift when he built his pole barn. Love your videos Derek. Enjoy the boys. It's hard to believe mine are 23 and 26 now. They grow up quick. Keep on Keepin' on brother.

Thats gonna be roller rink level smooth

funny how those John Deere starters all sound the same. Brings back alot of memories hearing it.

Derrick im still waaay happy that you moved out of Minnesota and moved to Tennessee...😊

The trash pile should go with the builder before he gets the final check. They always try to pull that one.

Bleep blooping my approval for a Deere restoration

Scrap the tractor!! Chain up the tires on the DeLoreon and add a PTO and it’ll be fine ✌️

Awesome video brother stay strong and God bless ❤❤❤

Now that’s the way to dump some rock!!!!

Nice frickin barn guy! Yep😉

Barns nicer than my damn house. Looks awesome dude.

Absolutely rebuild the tractor. I love old John Deere tractors.

😳🙌🏽 TELL ME that concrete guy isn’t actually doing the “Worm” while taping off the sill! That’s talent.😎👍🏽🇺🇸🙏🏼

Yes to tractor. Yes to DeLorean.

I want to paint the floor in a checker flag design. Like the flag at the end of a Nascar race. Winner 🏆 🥇!

Derek,You need one of your young-ins to get a drone camera vid of the barn. Kids are good at that stuff.

Tractor rebuild for sure

Bleep Bloop for the JD rebuild.

Holy shit i have to go watch that episode of road worthy rescues. That is a sweet delorean. Thank god they are fixing that concrete. I remember the last video I was thinking how horrible it looks and it is brand new.

Great idea to do the tractor over,would be a fun project.

@Vice Grip Lodge please do a Video on the Delorean PLEASE

That garage door looks like the ones we paint at my work

The seat in the Delorean looks like Dark Fader after a 1/4 mile drag race.

tractor please would love to see you and the boy's doing the memories

I would love to watch the tractor restoration

John Deere rebuild. YES!!

Very jealous that shed looks extremely nice and yes restore the old deere

Definitely put the M on the channel! Would love to see you make it so shiny it scares you!

I'd love to see the DeLorean on the VGG Channel!!!! And the M rebuild!

Another great video. I just love your content . Even watch you mow your property. In terms of f power why not solar panels you definitely have enough roof and plenty of sun. You could probably generate a significant amount of power and with batteries you could be off the grid.

Pretty impressive build...lots of money went into that.

Strip the tractor down and give it a rebuild love all your show thanks mate 🇦🇺

I would love to see a full rebuild on that old M!

What no back to the future sound effects when you opened the door to the Delorean. I bet that Delorean halls a** with that Porsche motor.

You should use that netting like on your garden. So that rock doesn't just sink into the mud.

Summertown Metals for the win

Absolutely restore that tractor

Do the tractor!!! Great building.

Because when the Rain Makes Splashes and it Spatters on the side.. There is No way for it to Reach the Wood Underneath…😎👍✅

Lookin’ snazzy!

Tractor build sounds nice.

Man everything looks great

Would love to see more on that old tractor! ^_^

DeLorean needs to be the burn out car

Looking real nice...room to roam now

Yes to the tractor!

Looks Awesome ! All of us are Jealous of that one.

The Force is Strong With You.

I was always told, "There's cracked concrete, and theirs concrete waiting to crack," so I wouldn't worry about it, plus once it's resin coated, it will be great 👍

Looks awesome Derek. You should have a VGG car show.

Nice bailer there in the background at the end! Would be cool to see some farming episodes with old abandoned equipment like your JD M

Its a little late but after years of trial and error, I've learned a 3" road stone base packed in with a 1" top layer makes the best driveway. The big stone base allows for dranage with reduced "washout" and less sinking. Guaranteed running those heavy tractors on that 11/2 will result in sunken tracks and potholes.

I like that shop man.

DeLorean on VGG, absolutely, buildup

Love this series

As a mason Derek, your masonry is gonna be either a cultured stone which is a fake stone made in a mold, but is cheaper than a thin cut real stone, or thin brick. Thin brick is about twice the cost of a full brick product wise and labor wise, as a full brick needs the face cut off to use for thin applications and needs the wall prepped per code with weepscreed, tarpaper, rainscreen, and metal lathe. Thin brick can be about 2$ a piece, where you can get full brick for 1$ or even less. You said you're going brick in vid...not sure if just a generic term here. But to save cost if going brick look, have them bolt angle irons on and use full brick, doesn't look like you have a brick ledge. Full brick are much quicker to lay as well.

🚜 rebuild for sure

That looks really good!

There is a saying that goes something like "concrete has 3 rules, it gets hard, it turns gray and it cracks". It does look good though! They probably put fiber strands in it to reinforce it.

Stone veneer would look great on your new building

Love both channels. Even with the cracks 😅

Yes need to do a rebuild the tractor. I like those rebuilds too

Yes to a rebuild on the tractor

Yes to the Johnny Popper

Nice work Team

Excellent barn build!!! Restore the M😊

Great content and video as usual! If anybody out there hates elecro digicals like Derek and needs an installer, give me a shout!!! Been installing holley terminator systems and wiring cars from scratch in the Midwest area.

Lookin' Good

Very cool...can a guy get a, "Hutsya!"

Looking good there fella 🇺🇸🇺🇸

DeLorean would be cool.