Vice Grip Garage

Vice Grip Garage

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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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Liberty Chevelle is BACK! East Coast DRAG RACING and ROAD TRIP!
YouTubeOct 30, 2026
Will These Iconic Muscle Cars Survive 4,000 Miles?
YouTubeOct 23, 2026
Budget ABANDONED HOUSEBOAT Renovation! HUGE Interior & Engine Upgrades!
YouTubeOct 16, 2026
SECRET INSANE PROJECT! I've Hidden This For YEARS! Time To Finish It!
YouTubeOct 9, 2026
Mouse to Macho! HUGE Classic Dodge Truck UPGRADES! - Will It Survive A Road Tri…
YouTubeOct 2, 2026
Drive Your Junk. Who you saving it for? #vicegripgarage #originaldriveithomech…
YouTubeSep 27, 2026
1-Owner Chevelle Parked 24 Years—Can It Make 600 Miles Home?
YouTubeSep 25, 2026
Can A 96 YEAR OLD Ford Model A Make It 450 Miles Home? Parked For 16 YEARS!
YouTubeSep 18, 2026
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
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More Than Just Wrenching: Vice Grip Garage and Giving Back
Stories
More Than Just Wrenching: Vice Grip Garage and Giving Back

It’s easy to get lost in the satisfying clang of a wrench and the smell of fresh oil, but sometimes it’s about more than just the project car. Vice Grip Garage is showing us how to use our passion for classic iron to make a real difference in the world.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
3 min
0 0 018 days ago
Estate Sale Roulette: Resurrecting a One-Year Wonder Cadillac
Troubleshooting
Estate Sale Roulette: Resurrecting a One-Year Wonder Cadillac

Sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you get a basket case. This Cadillac, purchased sight unseen, falls squarely into the latter category, but the Vice Grip Garage crew is diving in headfirst to see if they can bring it back to life.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
3 min
0 0 019 days ago
Sick Week Shenanigans: Big Block Camaro, LS Swaps, and Transmission Tune-Ups
Troubleshooting
Sick Week Shenanigans: Big Block Camaro, LS Swaps, and Transmission Tune-Ups

Vice Grip Garage tackled Sick Week Day 3 with a trio of beasts – a big block Camaro, a Challenger, and an LS1 Monte Carlo. From fuel adjustments to transmission services, they kept the engines screaming and the laughs flowing.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
4 min
0 0 019 days ago
Barn Find Camaro: When 'Bad Smell' Doesn't Even Begin to Cover It
Troubleshooting
Barn Find Camaro: When 'Bad Smell' Doesn't Even Begin to Cover It

Vice Grip Garage tackled a Camaro that's pushing the limits of olfactory offense. We're diving into the smell, the rodent situation, and why this project is a true test of a mechanic's resolve.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
3 min
0 0 019 days ago
Stadium Super Trucks: More LS Power Than You Can Shake a Wrench At
Equipment
Stadium Super Trucks: More LS Power Than You Can Shake a Wrench At

Ever dreamed of piloting a monster truck or pro truck? Vice Grip Garage just gave us a taste of what it's like to drive a Stadium Super Truck, and it's a wild ride powered by LS engines.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
3 min
0 0 019 days ago
More Than Just Wrenching: The Real Heart of Vice Grip Garage
Stories
More Than Just Wrenching: The Real Heart of Vice Grip Garage

Vice Grip Garage isn't just about rescuing classic iron; it's about passing on the craft, supporting communities, and making a tangible difference. Let's talk about why that matters to us, the Rogue Gearheads.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
3 min
0 0 019 days ago
Assessing the Beast: Bringing a '81 NASCAR Tribute Regal Back to the Pole Barn
Equipment
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.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
When the Spark is Fine, But the Ground is Failing: A Master Mechanic's Guide to Electrical Troubleshooting
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.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
32 Years in the Garage: Bringing a Classic Mopar Back to Life
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.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
3 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Chevy Power, Ford Frame: Tackling the Ultimate Cross-Brand Project Car
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.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
3 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Graveyard Digging: Can This 80s Chevy Crew Cab Live Up To the Challenge?
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.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
3 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Barn Find Glory: Bringing a 1967 F-250 Back from the Fungus
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.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
3 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
When Everything Goes Wrong: Diagnosing a Flooded, Forgotten Engine
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.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
3 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
The Art of the Salvage: Assessing a Fire-Damaged Big Block Bronco
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.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
3 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
LS Power Meets Muscle: Tackling the Electronics Nightmare of a Classic Swap
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.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Duster Progress Report: When the Wiring and Fittings Bite Back
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.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
3 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
The Anatomy of Restoration: Precision and Patience in Craft
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.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Digging Up History: Reviving a 22-Year-Old Barracuda V8
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.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
3 min
0 0 02 months ago
Barn Find Blues: Bringing a 20-Year Sleeper Imperial Back to Life
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.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
4 min
0 0 02 months ago
The Battle for the Brakes: Bringing a 1986 Grand National Back to Life
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.

Vice Grip Garage
Vice Grip Garage
Rogue Gearheads
4 min
0 0 02 months ago
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