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Old 01-29-2022, 06:18 PM
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Default Do you watch Vice Grip Garage on Youtube???

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Old 01-29-2022, 06:26 PM
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Old 01-29-2022, 06:37 PM
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Old 01-29-2022, 06:44 PM
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Old 01-29-2022, 07:48 PM
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He's one of my top three 'Will It Run' YouTubers. At least he does mostly cars that are worth being resurrected. Some of the others take on basket cases, just for the challenge, or because they have nothing better to do.
His vocabulary does take some getting used to.

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Old 01-29-2022, 09:51 PM
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I’ve had a hard time watching him. I tried once and gave up. Recently watched probably 5 episodes which got a little better but I still had trouble. I am a fan of Roadkill, Roadkill Garage, Engine Masters, and some “spin offs” including Finnegan’s Garage and Faster with Finnegan (Hot Rod Garage is okay but not my favorite). As much as Derek seems like a relatively genuine (take me or leave me) type guy, and seems to love his country, he definitely tried to emulate the roadkill type show a little too hard for my liking. Maybe I need to continue watching to see how his episodes have progressed.

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I like to watch Diesel Creek, guy buys cars, trucks, and construction equipment as cheaply as possible, brings it home, and gets them running. or establishes what problems they have, then repairs them. the guys name is Matt, he lives in PA.

He also is somewhat of a excavation contractor, sometime filming his on site work. Plus he's building a house and shop on his rural property that I guess he inherited.

Agree, the Vise Grip guy is kinda tough to watch.

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It's really hard to get past the fact that they can't spell Vise Grip.
Or is that something that went over my head?

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Old 01-30-2022, 12:49 AM
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He’s great for entertainment but I don’t see me learning much from him. Now if it was hyper technical it wouldn’t be entertaining. That mid engine amc was a complete cluster. My three year loves “off road recovery” speaking of YouTubers I met fast Monty today at a Pontiac show. I was like I know you but I really don’t. Just seen a lot of his videos. Nice guy.

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Old 01-30-2022, 07:00 AM
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I have watched it in the past and enjoyed viewing. Been quite a while since I’ve watched any episodes. Just like most shows, it got to be the same ole, same ole after a while.

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This guy has guts. 1925 Studebaker Fire Truck ????
Some good old mechanic tips.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7XQ838rVjs

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Old 01-30-2022, 10:39 AM
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Just watched my first 2 episodes. He got that old Studebaker running! No computer, no scan tool, no fuel injection. How about that? Fun stuff.

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Brings back memories.....


And, no filthy language BTW

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It's really hard to get past the fact that they can't spell Vise Grip.
Or is that something that went over my head?
Derek explained in one of his first videos that he couldn't use the correct term for the tool as it is copywrited and he could get into legal issues. Thus, his spelling.
I've watched it for some time, and appreciate Derek's sense of humor and his willingness to dive in and get dirty on old technology. He's only 36 years old or so, and IMO, has the world by the tale. Nice wife, kids that are engaged, and a healthy lifestyle. The guy gets all of my respect.

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Derek explained in one of his first videos that he couldn't use the correct term for the tool as it is copywrited and he could get into legal issues. Thus, his spelling.
I've watched it for some time, and appreciate Derek's sense of humor and his willingness to dive in and get dirty on old technology. He's only 36 years old or so, and IMO, has the world by the tale. Nice wife, kids that are engaged, and a healthy lifestyle. The guy gets all of my respect.
I fully agree, I love to watch his you tube videos and seem him progress both on content and being able to make a living via you tube.

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Old 01-31-2022, 12:06 AM
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This guy has guts. 1925 Studebaker Fire Truck ????
Some good old mechanic tips.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7XQ838rVjs
Lol, I just watched that video. I wonder if Jon Hardgrove has any parts or a complete carb for that?

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Derek is fun to watch and a hell of a nice guy. Met him once over at the Freedom Factory here in Bradenton.

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Old 01-31-2022, 11:33 AM
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He is good to watch a show here and there good entertainment Vise Grip Garage. I like his torqueing method..........I think I will lugnut three unga dungas
I also like most of the Roadkill stuff but faster with Finnegan is at the very bottom of the list.

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Old 02-01-2022, 11:36 PM
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He's a hoot. I've seen a couple of his epic road trip videos. Very funny.

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Old 02-02-2022, 09:11 AM
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I watch Diesel Creek, Vice Grip Garage, Rabbit's Used Cars, VinWiki especially, and a few others, one is James Condon, the Generator Whisperer. YouTube does make some folks fairly wealthy. If I'd have videotaped all the dumb stuff I've ever been involved in, I'd be a YT millionaire for sure. In most cases, to be honest, I'm glad my life hasn't been recorded, I've made some very substantial embarrassing mistakes!

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