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Welcome to the ORIGINAL "Run and Drive" Show! Here we find Classic Autos, motorcycles, tractors and more hiding in barns, garages, and tree rows all across the country. We Get them running, and put them back on the road! Please enjoy Budget builds, rescues, and how to's for the common folk. Merchandise, Schedule, and Vehicles for sale: https://Www.vicegripgarage.com Stay up to date!: https://Www.facebook.com/vicegripgarage https://www.instagram.com/vicegripgarage Wanna send me junk? Or, maybe you don't have email? SEND ME JUNK: PO BOX 2088 Lewisburg, TN 37091

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Will This CLASSIC CADILLAC PULL This Camper For The Ultimate Road trip?

YouTubeSep 11, 2026

ABANDONED REPO AUCTION Houseboat! Will It RUN After Decades?

YouTubeSep 4, 2026

NOBODY TOWS With A '68 Cadillac Anymore - So I am! Bags, Shocks and Receiver Hi…

YouTubeAug 28, 2026

Barn Find ORIGINAL UNMOLESTED Low Mileage Cadillac! Will It RUN AND DRIVE After…

YouTubeAug 21, 2026

Can This Abandoned Silverado Make a 1,000 Mile Drive Home?

YouTubeAug 14, 2026

1,800 Miles Home - Will This Cobbled Together Truck SURVIVE after being PARKED …

YouTubeAug 7, 2026

BUICK Powered Chevy Luv ABANDONED FOR 15 YEARS! Will It RUN AND DRIVE 1,800 Mil…

YouTubeJul 31, 2026

From DEAD to DRIVING: The Forgotten Ford Galaxies Final Day

YouTubeJul 28, 2026

Bearings, Brakes, and Hammer Beatings - LIVE Ford Galaxy REVIVAL Continues!

YouTubeJul 24, 2026

Will This Ford Galaxie FINALLY RUN After 30 YEARS? LIVE In Front Of A Audience!…

YouTubeJul 17, 2026

This Abandoned Ford Galaxie Sat For 30 YEARS - Let's Save it!

YouTubeJul 10, 2026

I Can't Believe This Car Was Savable! INDEPENDENCE CHEVELLE RETURNS!

YouTubeJul 3, 2026

BARN FIND Pontiac Grand Prix Forgotten For 25 YEARS! Will It RUN AND DRIVE HOME?

YouTubeJun 26, 2026

NEGLECTED Olds Powered Buick Wagon PARKED FOR YEARS! Will It RUN AND DRIVE?

YouTubeJun 19, 2026

FORGOTTEN '71 Chevelle Parked for 20 years! Will It RUN AND DRIVE 600 Miles?

YouTubeJun 12, 2026

Will This Ford F100 RUN AND DRIVE 700 Miles to Tulsa? Guinness World Record DIS…

YouTubeJun 5, 2026

Black Hills To Badlands In A Nova Bought SIGHT UNSEEN-Going To Towns Tour with …

YouTubeMay 29, 2026

Attempting 3,300 Miles In This Untested 68 Pontiac Firebird was A MISTAKE... Ca…

YouTubeMay 22, 2026

EVERYTHING IS BROKEN! Fleet Repairs, Maintenance, and Updates!

YouTubeMay 15, 2026

Ford Guys Will Hate This Budget Chevy Swapped Ford F100 Build

YouTubeMay 8, 2026

BUDGET DIY "King Ranch" interior In a '71 Ford F100 truck!

YouTubeMay 1, 2026

Will It RUN AND DRIVE 850 Miles Home? Stay Tuned and I built a 450HP 5 Speed 5…

YouTubeApr 24, 2026

ABOMINATION or GREAT? Chevy Powered Ford F100! Installing a HUGE Cam and Engin…

YouTubeApr 17, 2026

ATTEMPTING 3,000 Miles In A VINTAGE BIG BLOCK RV! Cooking, Fishing, Museums an…

YouTubeApr 10, 2026

1,600 Mile Journey To Trade Back For My Biggest Regret

YouTubeApr 3, 2026

40 Year Old RV Bought SIGHT UNSEEN! Will It RUN DRIVE And CAMP 850 Miles Home?

YouTubeMar 27, 2026

Driving 1200 Miles To Get A FORGOTTEN Oldsmobile Cutlass! (Procharged Dually R…

YouTubeMar 20, 2026

My Wife And I Restored The Darts Interior On A BUDGET!

YouTubeMar 13, 2026

My BIGGEST Giveaway Ever!

YouTubeMar 13, 2026

SUPERCHARGED Square body Dually Build..It Looks INCREDIBLE! - Part 2/3

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Assessing the Beast: Bringing a '81 NASCAR Tribute Regal Back to the Pole Barn

We took a deep dive into a street-legal 1981 Buick Regal NASCAR tribute, examining everything from the decals to the drivetrain potential.

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Rogue Gearheads

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Troubleshooting

When the Spark is Fine, But the Ground is Failing: A Master Mechanic's Guide to Electrical Troubleshooting

A classic car refuses to fire? Don't blame the points or the coil. Often, the simplest electrical issue—a bad ground path—is the culprit, costing you hours of wrench time.

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Rogue Gearheads

4 min

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Troubleshooting

32 Years in the Garage: Bringing a Classic Mopar Back to Life

This old Dodge Polara was a museum piece waiting for a full mechanical overhaul. We dive into the necessary brake jobs, suspension work, and electrical fixes required to bring this classic back to the streets.

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Rogue Gearheads

3 min

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Techniques

Chevy Power, Ford Frame: Tackling the Ultimate Cross-Brand Project Car

This isn't your average restoration. We dive into a unique F100 project that swaps a Chevy small block engine into the Ford chassis, proving that mechanical boundaries are just suggestions.

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Rogue Gearheads

3 min

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Troubleshooting

Graveyard Digging: Can This 80s Chevy Crew Cab Live Up To the Challenge?

We're taking on a forgotten, decades-old Chevrolet crew cab pickup that's been sitting on a property line. It's a true basket case, but we're figuring out if this classic rig can be brought back to life.

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Rogue Gearheads

3 min

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Stories

Barn Find Glory: Bringing a 1967 F-250 Back from the Fungus

This isn't your typical 'day-one' restoration. We dive into the process of gutting a severely neglected 1967 F-250, uncovering decades of rust, moss, and history.

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Rogue Gearheads

3 min

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Troubleshooting

When Everything Goes Wrong: Diagnosing a Flooded, Forgotten Engine

Whether it's a classic V8 or a marine outboard, mechanical failure always comes down to the fundamentals. We break down the process of diagnosing a complex, water-damaged engine system.

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Rogue Gearheads

3 min

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Troubleshooting

The Art of the Salvage: Assessing a Fire-Damaged Big Block Bronco

When a classic muscle car suffers fire damage and years of neglect, the restoration challenge isn't just mechanical—it's archaeological. We dive into the assessment of a 1978 Ford Bronco's seized engine and compromised body structure.

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Rogue Gearheads

3 min

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Troubleshooting

LS Power Meets Muscle: Tackling the Electronics Nightmare of a Classic Swap

It's not just about dropping in a V8; making a classic swap run means wrestling with sensors, software, and the data sheets for rogue parts.

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Rogue Gearheads

4 min

0 0 09 days ago

Troubleshooting

Duster Progress Report: When the Wiring and Fittings Bite Back

Sometimes the biggest hurdle isn't the swap itself, but the sheer logistics of getting the accessories, charging system, and fuel lines to play nice with a vintage chassis.

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Rogue Gearheads

3 min

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Techniques

The Anatomy of Restoration: Precision and Patience in Craft

Sometimes the most profound lessons in art come from observing how masters restore what time and wear have damaged, teaching us about structural integrity and meticulous detail.

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Rogue Artists

4 min

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Troubleshooting

Digging Up History: Reviving a 22-Year-Old Barracuda V8

This classic Plymouth Barracuda was buried for two decades. We dive into the mechanical nightmares—timing chains, fuel systems, and rusted hoses—to bring this muscle car back to life.

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Rogue Gearheads

3 min

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Troubleshooting

Barn Find Blues: Bringing a 20-Year Sleeper Imperial Back to Life

When a classic car sits in a barn for decades, the problems aren't just cosmetic. This deep dive into reviving a Chrysler Imperial's fuel system shows the true grit of auto repair.

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Rogue Gearheads

4 min

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Troubleshooting

The Battle for the Brakes: Bringing a 1986 Grand National Back to Life

Restoring a vintage turbo muscle car is one thing, but tackling its brakes after decades of neglect requires a deep dive into hydraulic science and brute mechanical force.

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Rogue Gearheads

4 min

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Troubleshooting

The Critical Plumbing: Swapping Fuel Systems on a Big Block Swap

Don't let a leaky fuel line derail your build. We break down the essential plumbing and regulator setup needed to get a big block swap roaring.

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Rogue Gearheads

4 min

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Techniques

From Hoarder to Hot Rod: Stripping Down a Classic for the Paint Booth

Whether you're doing a full LS swap or just tackling a cosmetic restoration, proper prep work is everything. We break down the meticulous process of stripping a vintage truck down to its bones.

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Rogue Gearheads

3 min

0 0 016 days ago

Techniques

Bringing the Shine Back: The Dirty Truth of Vintage Restoration Prep

Whether you're tackling a turbo rebuild or a classic body, proper prep is everything. We break down the intense process of reviving a 70-year-old Studebaker.

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Rogue Gearheads

3 min

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Troubleshooting

From Locked-Up Classic to Street Machine: Reviving the Pro Street El Camino

This 1960 El Camino was a locked-up project car with a full history. Here’s how the crew tackles the engine swap and gets this classic back on the road.

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Rogue Gearheads

4 min

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The Art of the Revival: Bringing a Forgotten Hull Back to Life

From sight unseen to engine diagnosis, we tackle the massive challenge of restoring a decades-old antique boat, proving that foundational mechanical skills never expire.

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Rogue Tradesman

3 min

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Troubleshooting

The 39-Year Sleep: Taking on a Forgotten VW Beetle Project

This 1974 Beetle hasn't seen a running engine in almost four decades. Join us as we dive into the ultimate mechanical challenge: resurrecting a classic icon from the scrap heap.

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Rogue Gearheads

3 min

0 0 020 days ago

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