Will It RUN And DRIVE 800 Miles To Mount Rushmore? Ford F250 Abandoned for 20 years!

You are a national treasure.

There's a reason VGG has 1.6 m subscribers. He has not slacked off of trying to top HIMSELF over and over. Bless you and Jessica and the children. You restore my faith in the youth of America.

This is in so many ways unimaginable to do here in Germany, I would love to visit the US to go on such an adventure trip. And if I learnt something from your videos, it's to plan your route along O'Reilly stores.

Just finished watching this episode. Just blends everything that’s important to me. Autos, archaeological finds, and road trips mixed with just a hint of sarcasm. To take that rig to Mount Rushmore takes “courage”. Will be watching many more. Thanks for the adventure.

This two hour blockbuster is better than 99% of the garbage that's come out of Hollywood in the last ten years. Tinseltown has completely lost the ability to bring the thunder....but Derek hasn't. Another episode that completely kicks ass. Thanks brother!

Derek is one of the few people in the world who could make a fella spontaneously see a YouTube video as long as the average movie and say "Yep, Watching it."

This guy is a great mechanic, and his terminology is GENUIS!!

A tip taught to me about 50 years ago by an old brake tech: to get the old seal out without damaging it, remove the nut, washer, and outer bearing. Then put ONLY the nut back on the spindle shaft. Now, apply some downward pressure on the rotor or drum and quickly snatch it off the spindle. The downward pressure keeps the nut from going through the inner bearing. The nut will catch the inner bearing which will catch the seal all the way around removing it completely undamaged. I have reused dozens of seals with no problems.

Is it me or do these videos keep getting better and better?? Im so glad i subscribed years ago. Seeing these old units go on one more adventure especially with Derek is something special.

I dont know how but I enjoy watching these 1.5 -2h long revival videos without skipping a beat despite never being able to watch a regular movie in one sitting. You've got some incredible skill in telling a story on these rigs that just keeps a guy entertained the whole way through. Thank you!

I love the trouble shooting and constant problem solving involved in riding with Derek! Thanks for the adventure!

Back in June, i flew from my home in Alaska to Denver to pick up a 1973 f250 that had been sitting for at least 10 years and drive it back to Alaska. 2,408 Miles!! All original 390 with c6 automatic tranny. I broke down in Utah, Portland OR, Hope BC and in the middle of nowhere in BC Canada, but it made it home! Oh, and I picked up a 20 ft car hauler trailer in Portland, loaded it with about 7,000 LBs and towed it the rest of the way. After I pulled it in my driveway and parked the trailer, it wouldn't start again until i replaced the starter and adjusted the points and timing.Was an awesome trip with my brother. Learned alot and had tons of fun. it was actually on this trip someone told me about your channel. Great stuff, by the way. You learn more broke down on the side of the highway than you would in a shop for sure!! Im 24 years old and i love the challenge of old vehicles!!

2 hours with Derek, Wow!! What did we do that deserve this? 😂

The joy I feel every time I see that a new VGG episode has dropped cannot be understated.

just wanted to let u know. you saved me money today. my 97 mustang's starter acted up and the solenoid was stuck. after jacking this car up andsetting safty stands i grabbed a hammer and gave the starter a couple of love taps. after setting mustang down, connrcted battery. turned key she started. ran like dream. saved about $450 bucks not including labor. thanks. luv your videos. thanks. Ron

Those two spent fuel filters - unbelievable! VGG is such a practical and enjoyable classroom of tips and ideas.

You're like the Bob Ross of fixing old trucks. Seriously, watching you work is therapeutic.

I literally have the utmost respect and gratitude for the content VGG brings into our lives. Thank you, Derek.

I found your channel last night and it took me down memory lane. What an awesome video! My grandpa ordered a 1977 F-150 Custom 4x4 in the fall of 1976 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He had a camper on it for 30 years before retiring it as his hunting/camping truck. I am now the steward of this truck and will continue to love it and care for it so I can hopefully pass it on to my grandchildren one day.

Dad had a 1972 Ford F100 short bed back in the '80s as his vehicle, it became mine when I got my license in 1989 put many miles on it. Brings back good memories. It has been setting 30 years, I keep thinking about restoring it.