1959 Plymouth Suburban Custom station wagon parked for 52 years! Mopar Flathead! Will It Run?!?

[@josealfredocuevas]

Holy smokes that station wagon not only is it rare probably the only one left in the world of that model it is very very straight good condition in and out great fine 👏🏼👍🏼

[@MortskeRepair]

One of the other commenters said 35,000 of this six passenger trim level were built. And yes! It's in excellent shape for it's age! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@MortskeRepair so she’s a goner ? Darn

[@MortskeRepair]

@@deborahchesser7375 Oh no, it'll get fixed!

[@nuclearruffneck]

@@MortskeRepair there is an identical colored door on Ebay in Minnesota from a 4 door. The guy is parting it out. I've talked with him as I have an identical colored wagon as yours.

[@MortskeRepair]

@@nuclearruffneck I'm gonna look that up! Thanks!

[@terryuland6502]

FINALLY found your video where the flathead valve breaks off! I need to take your advice and end the day when something like that happens lol

[@MortskeRepair]

Walk away

[@fried-chicken420]

I'm currently going through a really bad time at the moment and I just want to take time out of my day to thank this guy for taking time out of his day to make videos for us if it wasn't for you sir I probably will not be here I apprecaite everything you do I just wish my "father" taught me this stuff ......one day I hope to get like you just repairing old cars that need love 😁 much love from the uk🇬🇧😊

[@MortskeRepair]

Hey glad we could help ya through your day. Keep yer chin up!! Thanks for stoppin in!

[@fried-chicken420]

@@MortskeRepair thank you for the reply i really apprecaite it a lot I will try my best to keep my chin up 🤞😁 iv stopped by and I'm staying I love your channel ❤

[@MortskeRepair]

@@fried-chicken420 Glad to hear it!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

@@fried-chicken420 how about following along as I get my late father's 1958 Plymouth Suburban on the road? Playlist on my channel.

[@Juan-ll6sf]

You have a lot of work to restore that 1959 Plymouth Suburban. (Including new engine and the paint job) Good luck.

[@rayadams5076]

Thanks for showing off this nice find. I myself grew up riding in a 1957 9 passenger wagon. I always thought the flip out crank handle for the rear window was cool. Ours was a V8 automatic version. Our family of five used to take it camping pulling our ski boat. Parents slept on cots and us three kids slept in the car. Many fond memories of riding around in the rear seat, or just in the back with the seat folded down.

[@MortskeRepair]

What a great story!! Kids these days won't remember much about their parents car other than watching Frozen over and over on the DVD player unfortunately... Thanks for commenting Ray!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Ray, perhaps you might enjoy following along as I get my late father's 1958 Plymouth Suburban back on the road. Playlist on my channel.

[@slhines7]

I didn't even know that Suburbans were made that far back. What a massive vehicle that must be the only one left on the planet lol.

[@MortskeRepair]

GM actually built Suburbans starting in 1935!! I'd love to find one of those too! Probably even more rare than this Plymouth. Thanks for commenting!

[@slhines7]

@@MortskeRepair Wow! I had no clue about that. Thanks for posting this interesting video. Big fan of older vehicles, back when they were actually made of something. 😀

[@MortskeRepair]

@@slhines7 They don't make them like they used to!!

[@josealfredocuevas]

wow you mean to tell me that station wagons been sitting 52 years and that engine turns like that that is definitely a great find!!!!

[@MortskeRepair]

As far as I can tell anyway! Someone may have run it years after it was registered but who knows. I guess they turn easier when the valves are all stuck open!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@beardedscrapper538]

I finally got to see that broken valve u always mention. What a cool old wagon.

[@DangerousSportsForSeniors]

My Father had the same wagon. V8 3 speed column and overdrive. Love it

[@MortskeRepair]

A V8 with the OD would be killer!! Thanks for watching!

[@loopy4517]

My neighbor when I was growing up drove nothing but Plymouth Wagons just like the suburban you have. 3 on the tree, flat head six and nothing extra. Even a radio delete. Your drivers door looks like it came off his car. He drove it until the rust made him stop. Like you channel a lot. Good content .

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching and commenting Paul!! Back then owners took pride in their cars and choosing their options. Now you just go to a lot, pick the color and sign the loan paperwork.

[@jamesharrison6201]

Close enough. 5 yrs old and dad brought home a brand new 1958 Plymouth suburban 6 cyl 3 on the tree. Loved that car

[@MortskeRepair]

Those old station wagons were all great! No matter the year or manufacturer! Thanks for watching!

[@willb3018]

My dad had an all blue in & out one of these with push button auto (yours has what is now an effective anti theft device)& flat 6. Bought used in '62 and kept it only 2 years. This brought back some memories.

[@MortskeRepair]

Millennial theft deterrent! Cool cars for sure!

[@williamm3820]

I know the square root of absolutely nothing about these cars ( UK ), but lovely to see another old motor being given the chance to run again and be enjoyed. Look forwards to seeing this one see the highway again in the future

[@MortskeRepair]

Hey thanks a lot for commenting and watching over in the UK!

[@riverratranger1427]

The color is called "Salmon Pink". I used a Savoy 59 Two door for a motor home in my hippy days.

[@luvr381]

I'd love to see what ColdWarMotors would do with this!

[@MortskeRepair]

Hopefully the same thing we're gonna do. Put it back on the road to it's former glory!

[@SuperKONR]

Well they probably wouldn't be snapping a valve off on the first day. Would've preferred to see it rot into the ground in that field than get bought by a typical youtube 'mechanic' that only knows how to get clickbait views.

[@SuperKONR]

@Mortske Repair How much more shit are you going to hammer on before torching it apart and scrapping it?

[@MortskeRepair]

@@SuperKONR I'm sorry you feel that way. You can tell from the video I was doing anything but bashing on that valve. I probably should have let it soak overnight but was rushed. Don't you worry your pantalones tho! We're going to get some new parts and get this one going. You have yourself a blessed day!

[@andrewbillingsley9377]

@@MortskeRepair Good response Mort. Subscribed.

[@birdssurfshed]

I have a 1957 Plymouth Sport Suburban 6 seater that is the exact same color Coral and sandstone .Mine was off the road since 1963 when I got it 18 years ago but was garage stored so it was in better shape. One owner before me. One of my daily drivers!

[@MortskeRepair]

Sounds like a real gem!

[@nicoengel1508]

Breath new life into the old boy, a very nice car, he deserves it. 

[@patandjoe]

Awesome video! I learned to drive my Dad's '59 Chrysler Windsor, in a slightly beige pink color. (I took some crap, but like to think it built character. Drove it for my driving test. Did OK except for parallel parking.) The thing was a tank! We had a "Golden Lion" 383 automatic that was smoking a bit at 59k miles in 1968, but it would RUN! And the front seat was so big we didn't have to use the back seat at the Drive-In!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks so much! Great story on your dad's Windsor! Character builder!! Hahaha you wouldn't catch a kid driving one today. Thanks for watching!

[@Maxxarcade]

1:41 LOL, when I saw the light switch it reminded me of the Vice Grip Garage video with the LeSabre.

[@MortskeRepair]

I did see that on the LeSabray this week!! Musta been for the NOS!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Maxxarcade]

@@MortskeRepair It ended up being for the heater blower. And of course he found it after he froze his ass off all the way home LOL. Hope you can fix that flathead!

[@MortskeRepair]

@@Maxxarcade Seems like a logical solution!! We'll get the valves tuned up this winter and put it back on the road!

[@MortskeRepair]

@opposite horse it's spanish, for, drips oil in the driveway

[@MortskeRepair]

@@richardcranium1136 Midwest ingenuity!

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

I have 2 of these if you need any parts, been sitting in the barn for 46 years but both run we started them about 4 months ago and drove both, glad theres another survivor out there

[@MortskeRepair]

Dang that's awesome Joe!! Are they both wagons? Where are you located? Good to know there's a few of them left and even cooler that yours run!

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

@@MortskeRepair yea both are wagon's just like yours. I'm in ky. I was doin doughnuts in the field beside my garage In em. One is a hemi and both have factory tow packages

[@MortskeRepair]

@@coinslotsandjoysticks2572 No way!!! that's awesome!! Send me an email. My email address is in the description.

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

@@MortskeRepair ok. I'll make a short video of them. I'll walk around and show the interior. Both are in very good condition

[@MortskeRepair]

@@coinslotsandjoysticks2572 Much appreciated!! Thanks again for watching and commenting!

[@bmacd2112]

The last flathead stuck valve I had was on an '64 AMC. I put a butt load of WD40 down the stem and let it sit overnight. When I cranked it the next morning the valve started working on the 2nd revolution. No Tonya Harding required!

[@MortskeRepair]

I have yet to work on an American Motors rig! I think soaking this one would have obviously helped. But I get impatient! Oh well, live and learn! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@tomadkins2866]

That 64 wasn't a flathead. Or, that flathead wasn't a 64. Valves stick on flatheads when they sit for...a while. The critical time is unknown, but the fact that they do stick is a universal truth.

[@bmacd2112]

@@tomadkins2866 - Technically, you are correct. It was referred to as a 196 L-Head engine. Still, it had a flathead and the cam and valves were in the block. I saw little difference between it and the '51 Pontiac Straight-8 engine that I had in my previous car.

[@tomadkins2866]

You are right. AMC used an L head engine until 1965. I never knew that in my 40+ years as a Mechanic. Thank you for that teachable moment.

[@MortskeRepair]

@@tomadkins2866 They love to stick I've found!

[@Gerk8]

I’m watching this in Vermont and I can not believe how clean / rust free this car is! I hope this car ends up back on the road somehow. Wayyy to clean to give up on!

[@MortskeRepair]

This was probably the exception! There's plenty of rust here! We're gonna work on it this coming week so stay tuned!

[@Gerk8]

@@MortskeRepair That's great to hear! I'm looking forward to watching your progress on this cool old wagon.

[@kevinw9073]

Now THAT is a cool car.

[@gfrank8058]

My dad owned a 57 model very similar to this one. We called it the tuna boat. As kids we were very happy when he traded it in. GF1

[@MortskeRepair]

What a great name for one of these finned mopars!

[@shanewright6958]

That's going to make a great project car 👍👍🇨🇱

[@MortskeRepair]

Just what I needed! Another project... Thanks for watching!

[@dentoncustoms]

I know everyone's said this but that is probably the nicest unrestored 59 ply wagon you will ever see. Never let that suburban go man.

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah, not bad for an old field car!

[@dentoncustoms]

@@MortskeRepair I would say exceptional. Most of the time these 57-9 mopars dont have any floor left! Its great to see ya got her up and going in part 2 I watched it right after. Another canadian youtuber worth checkin out is coldwarmotors. He does all sorts of good work.

[@therealbillmyerscertified9972]

Great video. Sometimes it's cool to see something not come together... it feels real and more like my garage !!! I'll take the wagon off your hands :-)

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah, you don't see a lot of failure videos out there but we all know it happens. Plus it's too great of a car not to share. Thanks for watching!

[@jimmycricket5366]

@@MortskeRepair It is a truly awesome specimen from America's finest automotive hour... Don't give up on it!

[@MortskeRepair]

@@jimmycricket5366 It's coming back stay tuned!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

@@MortskeRepair perhaps you might enjoy following along as I get my late father's 1958 Plymouth Suburban back on the road. Playlist on my channel.

[@friguy4444]

This is a beauty eh!? In Canada this is called RUST FREE! LOL. We're always so amazed when folks from the southern States and areas like it have cars that have sat in fields for years and they can still see what the cars shape is. LOL. Thanks for sharing this episode!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@johntilson2535]

Been watching quite a few Vice Grip Garage videos, I see. Just make sure the lightning whirler is sending the lightning to the sparkalators before you dump fuel down the fuel makithappener. LoL

[@MortskeRepair]

All the good technicological tips right there! Thanks for watching and commenting John!

[@midsouthexpress]

He forgot to shout BRING THE THUNDER when you push the start button! lol

[@MortskeRepair]

@@midsouthexpress I think you need all 12 valves to let the thunder roll!!

[@xcalibre222]

That's a fine wagon. Anyone would be proud to have that in their garage. Thanks for the Vid! :)

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@w96725]

The old push button automatic drives were the thing. Man would they plow out! Was hardly a gravel one left in the H S school parking where I attended when class mates laid the peddle to the medal in these things at end of day!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Here's another push button transmission getting back on the road. Consider following along as I get my late father's 1958 Plymouth Suburban back on the road.

[@andrewnardo1021]

I’ve been watching your videos all evening and it’s making me want to hurry up and finish the tractor I’m rebuilding and start working on my 63 f100

[@MortskeRepair]

Get after it Andrew! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Tbone0565]

Nice looking survivor, looks like a very restorable car. Love the color! My brother has a '59 Plymouth Savoy 2 door he repainted. The fenders above the headlights were all rotted out. Very common for a PA car.

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah, it's in really great shape for the age and it's a one of a kind car! Unfortunately the eyebrows on most of these are long gone from dirt sitting on the headlight buckets. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@michaelmott8086]

@@MortskeRepair One of my neighbors had a 1959 Plymouth 4-door sedan, and its front fenders were rusted.

[@michaelmott8086]

I am from Mansfield, Ohio. One of my neighbors had a 1959 Plymouth 4-door sedan, with rusted front fenders.

[@MortskeRepair]

@@michaelmott8086 Pretty common as dirt sat above the headlight buckets.

[@lawrencewade4907]

hay ....my dad bought a 1959 plymouth savory 4 door with 6 cylinder 3 speed back in 1961. we had it several years when we sold it had 74k miles on it we had changed the trans and motor was a Rogers reman with about 3k miles on it. it was a great car but a little under powered and needed better brakes.. be nice to have today..liked the way it ran. good memories.....

[@MortskeRepair]

They're big cars with small power! And even smaller brakes! Thanks for commenting on the car that your dad had!

[@paulbennell3313]

Good solid car and a rarity. Amazing it's survived so well!

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah, I'm not sure how it managed to survive so well. I just wish it had the right color drivers door!

[@paulbennell3313]

@@MortskeRepair Yeah I guess that's a bit of a stinker but if that's your biggest worry with a 1960 car, you're not doing too bad!

[@MortskeRepair]

@@paulbennell3313 Oh I'm sure there will be more issues! That door just drives me nuts tho!

[@paulbennell3313]

@@MortskeRepair The outside trim and the door card are the trickiest bits. I guess the original door probably got dented. It was only 9 years old when it was taken off the road so I doubt the door had rotted out judging by the rest of the car. What an awesome project though, subbed!

[@MortskeRepair]

@@paulbennell3313 I think I have the outside trim. A friend at the auction happened to save all the trim from a car he parted out! I'm guessing the door was damaged in an accident as well since there's hardly any rust on the car and it's not all worn out. Thanks a ton for subscribing!

[@bobhoward6676]

Bruh, I luv what you do. Keep'em coming so we can keep'em going.

[@Anthony-qj7qe]

This looks like it would be a fun project car.... sort of a Christine with luggage! 😎

[@MortskeRepair]

Definitely along those lines! Just room for more bodies in the back! Thanks for commenting!

[@dominicpetrone7226]

That's EXACTLY what I thought that s why I clicked on it lol

[@MortskeRepair]

@@dominicpetrone7226 We'll have to create a sequel!

[@Anthony-qj7qe]

@@MortskeRepair Yep gotta paint that puppy red! 😈

[@MortskeRepair]

@@Anthony-qj7qe If it ain't red, leave it in the shed!

[@brianjacobsen5762]

Car only ran for 9 years before parked. Just draged 61 ford Econoline van from behind my barn. Last tab 81 missing starter rad. Just put starter put new oil filter turned it over no plugs in it. Fun stuff.

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah, I'm not sure why it was parked. I'm guessing we'll find out once the engine is going again. Thanks for watching!

[@firebreathinggarage2117]

Compression, an important element.

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah, who woulda thunk you couldn't just dump fuel in a cylinder and light it on fire without a valve opening and closing. Thanks for watching!

[@justinp910]

I have a 52 DeSoto with the same Chrysler flathead 6, and mine had the same problem (stuck exhaust valve, cylinder 6). I coaxed it and coaxed it with Marvel Mystery Oil and soaked it for days, but eventually pulled the head off and whacked the shit outta the valve. I used a block of wood between my hammer and the valve, though, and I ensured that the cylinder was on the intake stroke (so I was sure I wasn't working against the lifter). Luckily, I did not break the valve, and once I got it all freed up I slapped it all together and drove it to town every day for two weeks. Runs like an absolute dream - you have to coax these flathead motors, but if you do em right, they'll run forever. The partial flow oil filters were the worst thing to happen to these - I believe they have a large part in the sticking of the valves on these motors because they don't adequately filter out particulate. Nice video - hope you find another flathead to put into it so you can use that sexy 3 speed!

[@MortskeRepair]

Hey thanks for watching! We've got new valves on order. We'll tear the old flathead apart for a valve job and clean it all up so it lives again. I agree on the oil filtration system. They were a step in the right direction but they just weren't there yet.

[@americanrambler4972]

I like this wagon!

[@MortskeRepair]

You won't park next to another one like it at the grocery store!

[@chadwickhurlburt6529]

I was amazed the motor was not locked up. Please restore this classic.

[@MortskeRepair]

With a hood and air cleaner on it helps. Water is what ruins them. We plan to get some engine parts and get it back on the road! Thanks for watching!

[@paulsheehan2741]

dodge also had a model, that wasn't sold in north america, but in india called the kingsway. in austrailia, from 1960 to 1972, a plymouth was called the dodge phoenix (r.h.d)

[@MortskeRepair]

A right hand drive car like this would be killer to have in the states!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@OldTimerGarden]

It's his channel and his car. He can do what he wants.

[@MortskeRepair]

Hey thanks for watching! I like hearing the comments!! Some are off the beaten path. Which is fine!

[@edmondpecotjr.8888]

oh man it's got an 8 beer glove box awesome

[@MortskeRepair]

Well now I'm gonna have to try it out!!

That is a car i would love to have here in Norway. U know we Scandinavians love our wagons :-)

[@MortskeRepair]

You guys love the big cars over there!

[@Ian-of9oi]

Thing was only on the road for 10 years. They don’t make them like they uses to.

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah, I wish I knew why they had parked it. I'm guessing we'll find out once we tear into it more. Thanks for watching!

[@rexjolles]

@@MortskeRepair divorce

[@larryblaha]

Great effort... sometimes things just don't go as planned.. I drove and worked on a few 53-54 Ford flat heads back in the day.. Basically indestructible..

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks Larry! Most channels wouldn't post a video like this but this is too cool of a car to share and folks need to see that you can't win every time. We'll get this one going after we get a few new parts tho! I've got a fleet of Ford flatheads, of course my other flathead video is a Ford and that is a failure as well! Stick around for a future video where I actually get one running! Thanks for watching!

[@briansaunders4745]

What a beauty! Clean it up, make everything work and enjoy your time machine:)

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks the plan! Thanks for watching Brian!

[@DanKirchner5150]

best era of style ,im sure soon copies will emerge

[@MortskeRepair]

They had some pretty obnoxious fins in those days and these were the peak years! I doubt they'll bring them back but who knows?!? Thanks for watching!

[@timothykeith1367]

Nice! Suburban was an industry term for a passenger hauling wagon

[@MortskeRepair]

Ahh good to know. Thanks for watching!

[@InfinitlyPixelated]

She looks good! These type of videos inspire me. Im gonna pick up a 1965 Buick Special I recently got ownership of. It sat since the mid 1990s and I'm gonna see if she will run!

[@MortskeRepair]

These old GMs usually light right off!

[@tomadkins2866]

The motor should be a 330 V8, or could, maybe, be a 230 I-6. Shoot a 3-1 mixture of gasoline and 2 Stroke oil into the cylinders before you try to start it. Once you know you have spark and it turns over, squirt the same mix into the carb to test if it fires.

[@MortskeRepair]

@@tomadkins2866 Suck squeeze bang boom!

[@T.S.1020]

It's amazing that the car is not chewed up by the rodents and other wild life.

[@MortskeRepair]

There wasn't much for signs of mice surprisingly!

[@pancudowny]

My Engine Design instructor--a former Chrysler Service Tech--told me to break-up the carbon on the rings of my '72 Newport Royale, use a shot of Mopar Heat Riser Solvent in each cylinder and allow it to sit overnight. Doing the the same here on the valves as well might be wise. :)

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah soaking them for a day may have helped. They’re getting removed and reground now that I screwed the one up. I’ll do better next time!

[@asn413]

57_savoy_fins is doing a 6cyl right now in case you're interrested.

[@MortskeRepair]

I'll check it out! Thanks for watching!

[@asn413]

there's a sedan of this color at a junkyard called windy hill in MN

[@MortskeRepair]

@@asn413 Ahh those guys aren't too far away. I'll check it out thanks!

[@buxxbannerspov30]

The FIRST car the wife and I got (1968) was a '59 Suburban, same color...it was a 318 V8, push button torqflite...I ran 2X4s, cam and tricked out heads...a real sleeper...I blew the motor up coming home from the drive-in one night...

[@MortskeRepair]

Dang I'd love to find that car in a barn somewhere!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@buxxbannerspov30]

@@MortskeRepair I traded the car with a blown engine for a '49 International pickup that my wife hated and still rags on me about....

[@MortskeRepair]

@@buxxbannerspov30 Those old K-series are cool rigs!!

[@scottgriggs2596]

“How do you get a letter in a phone number?” Ha ha. This guy must be under 40.

[@MortskeRepair]

Must be for one of them spinny wheel phones!

[@jamesharrison6201]

Had to know my phone just to get approved for kindergarten. JA4-5977

[@MortskeRepair]

@@jamesharrison6201 They set the bar pretty low back in the day! Just kidding James! But yeah, I can probably list all the phone numbers I remember on one hand. Silly smart phones taking over our lives.

[@MortskeRepair]

@@Rick-S-6063 This I do remember!! Ha

[@dh-_1011]

The first two numbers of any number (POTS) were the exchange numbers, then the last 5 numbers were the subscribers. That said, like in movies where the number is always 555-1234 or some junk, the first 55 used to be “Klondike” or KL or 55, which was the name of the central office, on the phone number buttons. Old movies the numbers were always KL5-1234. Pheww. Hope this makes sense!

[@TheDrewbalicious]

Kudos to you for having good background tunes! Mr. Childers would probably approve of this video.

[@MortskeRepair]

Not many folks caught that!

[@MortskeRepair]

@@case188 Check out Tyler childers

[@williamcanter9381]

I can't wait to see what you're going to do with it I never seen one can't wait to see when it's done

[@MortskeRepair]

It's going to stay just how it is. Other than rebuilding the mechanicals back to stock. Unless we can find a red door! Thanks for watching!

[@leetrotboswell6273]

Lilies of the field. One of my favorite movies. Cool car ,great condition

[@lasvegasbrenda]

A “Lillies of the Field” car! 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Bill, I had to look that movie up. Sure enough! A 1959 Plymouth Sport Suburban!! Thanks for commenting!

[@robertclymer6948]

She is worth saving!!!! Please find some valves for it. She is rare and cool and pretty solid. Please save her. Thanks and cheers from Motown!

[@MortskeRepair]

That's the plan! Get some new valves, touch everything up and put it back on the road! Thanks for watching and commenting Robert!

[@robertclymer6948]

@@MortskeRepair Fantastic!!!!! Please keep us posted on your progress sir. Cannot wait to see her back on the road. Thanks for your reply and take care!

[@MortskeRepair]

@@robertclymer6948 Will do! You as well!

[@chev500l8]

Coldwarmotors will probably have your valve parts , he has like 14 old 50’s Plymouths, I think he’s in Manitoba ( he’s in the non- French part of Canada)

[@MortskeRepair]

I haven't looked around but since they made this engine for a couple decades I don't think parts will be too hard to come by. I've seen his videos and he's definitely not from Quebec! Thanks for commenting!

[@deanchenry]

Alberta

[@davidmackieson4609]

An the rest

[@sunbeam8866]

In the late '50s, Chrysler's new slogan was "Suddenly, it's 1960", but, under the hood here 'Suddenly it's 1920'!

[@michaelashcraft8569]

Tappin' on that fuel line sounds like tappin' on my arteries....

[@MortskeRepair]

Bahahahaha you should probably see a doctor about that!! Thanks for watching!

[@montemaguire4596]

Cool vid I liked how the hood rapped the head lights

[@MortskeRepair]

This thing is just sweating style!! Thanks for watching Monte!

[@dh-_1011]

You have one of the coolest cars I’ve ever seen and you’re going to give up because of a valve? C’mon man let’s get it going or let me buy it!!

[@MortskeRepair]

Oh no, I'm not giving up. Was just a good place to end the first video. We've got a stack of engine parts on order to get it back on the road! Thanks for commenting!

[@oohgee3093]

Just pull the piston out, it'll run 😀👍

[@MortskeRepair]

@@oohgee3093 Can't I just pull that spark plug out?!? Maybe put a beer can in between the intake manifold and the block?!? Thanks for commenting!

[@oohgee3093]

@@MortskeRepair😀5 pistons =less drag .enjoy that fine Mopar 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

@@oohgee3093 It's basically the same as adding a turbo you're saying!!

[@stephenhenion8304]

Oh yeah, reminds me of the green and white 57 Dodge wagon that we grew up in. So much fun. Your 59 has the same Bones! 👍👍👍

[@MortskeRepair]

I really dig the look of these Forward Look Mopars! Now I need to find one of each model! Thanks for watching and commenting Stephen!

[@josealfredocuevas]

maybe you Should of used a rubber mallet to hit those loose but they were probably too far gone anyways too bad would have been nice to see that motor run

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah I should have let them soak some more and tried some heat probably. But that thing broke way too easily. I've tapped on many a valves and never had one break. Live and learn! Thanks for watching!

[@dyer2cycle]

...the flathead 6 looks absolutely antiquated in a 1959 model vehicle....

[@MortskeRepair]

No doubt!

[@79tazman]

That car is in great shape for how long it's sat outside in the elements and only on the road for 9 years. How many miles on the clock?

[@MortskeRepair]

Oh shoot I forgot to look!! Yeah, it sat at a repair shop for the last 50 years. I'm guessing the guy needed a repair, wasn't worth fixing, so just left it there. I never got much on the history of the car. Thanks for watching!

[@dentoldani3460]

Dontcha just LOVE it when trying to tap valves loose & the stem gives? I really dig classic vehicle revivals. Your channel just popped up. I subscribed :)

[@MortskeRepair]

Boy it didn't take much to snap that one off either! Live and learn. We'll put the new ones in and she'll be good as new! Thanks for watching!

[@danaalexander9714]

Who was the original owner? My instructor at A&P school there in Watertown was Ed Shell.

[@MortskeRepair]

Looks like Eddie Shelsta was his name. 1898 to 1974 it says on his headstone. He wasn't a young man when he bought this car new. I'm glad to carry on the tradition however. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@cynthiamoore8261]

@@MortskeRepair Yup, he liked those old school flatties. Enough to get around, and the last year before the slant six.

[@MortskeRepair]

@@cynthiamoore8261 I'm guessing they got pretty fair mileage with the OD as well! Plus, after 30 years of running that engine they probably had it about figured out!

[@tombob671]

@@MortskeRepair E. J. SHELSTA, RESIDENT 45 YEARS, DIES Ed J. Shelsta, 75, died Thursday at a local hospital. His adress was 173 3rd Ave. SW. He had been a resident of the city for 45 years. The funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. in the Shaw-Messer Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the West Norden Cemetery, Rural Hayti. Visitation will be in the chapel from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday Honorary pallbearers will be Stuart Krause, Walter Day, Mathew Halajian, Henry Markuson, Mel Dahle, Cyrus Leisure, Leonard LaNoue and Lyle Hayford. Active pallbearers will be Norman Shelsta, Robert Romsdahl, Roger Prouty, Duane Stevenson, Ronald Shlesta and Lester Prouty. Mr. Shelsta was born April 9, 1898, in rural Hayti, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Iver Shelsta. They moved to Watertown from the Shelsta farm southwest of Hayti, in 1928. He has worked for a septic tank business for 40 years. He was a member of the Hayti Lutheran Church. Survivors include his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Bob (Irene) Veneklasen, Brandt; one son, LeRoy Shelsta, living at home; seven sisters, Mrs. Ida Antijunti, Longview Wash., Mrs. Hilda Romsdahl, Hayti, Mrs. Mabel Walker, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Edna Hennings, Vienna, Mrs. Francis (Violet)...

[@MortskeRepair]

@@tombob671 Yeah I'd looked that up too. Eddie wasn't a young man when he ordered this car. He sure picked a sweet one tho! Thanks for commenting!

[@joes3485]

Don't know what you sprayed on the valve stems, but try using PB Blaster next time and let them soak overnight at least. Then when ready to try loosening the stuck valves by rotating them with some channel lock pliers first before tapping on them with the hammer. I have seen this work on a number of the flat head engines. Good luck with this one, it deserves restoration.

[@lolbr6818]

Did you buy it by the pound? It was a good candidate, uncommon as they get.

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah I guess so!

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Nice find! Looking forward to seeing its restoration! subscribed.

[@billgardner9328]

Next time pull the side cover to find stuck valves and be gentle with the 61 yr old valves.

[@MortskeRepair]

First time working on a Mopar flathead 6 but but the time I'm done I'll get a very expensive and painful education!

[@bmacd2112]

@@MortskeRepair - That's how we all learned!

[@jeffcrompton2767]

I had a 47 pontiac with a straight 6 flathead and a large spring compressor tool works good. There is 2 access panels on the side of the block. The screw goes on the valve and the other part goes on top of the spring. Im sure you can find replacement parts for it. The cosmetic stuff, good luck with it. This should fetch some serious coin especially since its rare when its done.

[@MortskeRepair]

New valves are here. Just gotta slam them in. Definitely a rare car and worth the effort! Thanks for watching and commenting Jeff!

[@randystaller2366]

rebuild this puppy from stem to stern, including the flathead.

[@MortskeRepair]

The plan is to get some parts coming and touch up the valves and put it back on the road. Thanks for watching!

[@elizandrolopez6295]

The only logical fix i can found for this is slam in there a Slant Six. I preffer at least, a 318 Poly or LA 318 could do it as well or a 350 from a 57 Fury... Good luck 👍. Cuz that wagon is complete and it worth a decent treat restoration💎♥️.

[@MortskeRepair]

All great suggestions!

[@TheBrainfishes]

"Three on the column, no millennial will be able to drive this thing." *laughs in 40-year-old millennial* I wonder why people keep assuming millennials are kids? The oldest millennials (like myself) were born in 1981. What you mean is Zoomers, who were born from about 97 to 2011 and are already nearing their mid-20s.

[@MortskeRepair]

I guess I generalized. I know a lot of folks from 1981 that can't drive a 3 on the tree however.

[@Sprier]

Gen z gen x gen hoppty mama, I was born in 97 and you give me 60 seconds in that cab with a running motor I'll drive that thing to Texas from Minnesota.

[@gabrielvieira6529]

I guess millenial is from 2000

[@josephdonkers7429]

First I’ve heard of a Plymouth Suburban what a cool car!

[@MortskeRepair]

I didn't know about them until I found this one either. But yes, this car drips awesomeness! Thanks for watching!

[@josephdonkers7429]

@@MortskeRepair got yourself a new subscriber

[@MortskeRepair]

@@josephdonkers7429 Hey Joseph I really appreciate that!!

[@zacheryjohnson234]

Did you end up finding a matching door?

[@MortskeRepair]

Not yet!

[@mylanmiller9656]

That car is real good for its year !

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah! Not bad at all! Thanks for watching!

[@tommarkham7760]

You should have soaked them thar valves I reckon oh well

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah, I got a little impatient I guess. I learn from my mistakes. So I should be one smart SOB!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@icerazar713]

What a cool looking car. That would make a really nice classic cruiser/ resto-mod. 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

It is one of the greatest designs known to man! I can't wait to get it back on the road. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelbenardo5695]

This is way too rare to modify. It should be kept STOCK. Where are you going to find another one?

[@williamdeegan7840]

Any chance you'll leave her stock. I'd trade you my 96 Lincoln for her. If you get her runnin.

[@MortskeRepair]

The plan is to leave it sock at this time. Probably gonna have to pass on the trade tho! Thanks for watching!

[@williamdeegan7840]

Just thought I'd ask. I love Mopar wagons, even though I'm a Pontiac man. Great video. I'm a subscriber now.

[@MortskeRepair]

@@williamdeegan7840 I love wagons in general as well. No harm in asking!

[@jaypauling793]

Learned to drive in one of these '59 wagons back in early '60s.

[@MortskeRepair]

Such an awesome rig! You probably hated it back then tho!

[@55hemidodge]

Awesome wagon!! Get her running good, throw on a set of aspen/volarie/ 5th Avenue/ Diplomat ect disc brakes, 70s dual master and a 65-70 mopar C-body rear axle and drive the hell out out of her!!!!!

[@MortskeRepair]

That's a heck of a game plan!! The driveshaft system in these cars is horrendous!! And brake upgrades would be a welcome change too! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rustbeltmotors3659]

Those spindles will move the wheel forward in the opening. I did that to a 60 plymouth. Had to use a big dodge truck master. You want a big bore master

[@skipstein744]

This was our family ride back in the day.

[@MortskeRepair]

Wagons were the SUV of their time!! Still way cooler than a minivan! Thanks for commenting Skip!

[@ScMAuto]

How much did you buy it?

[@MortskeRepair]

$2,000, well worth it, super dry and straight car in my opinion. Thanks for watching!

[@ScMAuto]

@@MortskeRepair thank you 👍

[@BigRig003]

Honestly a sweet find, I'm in high school and I'd daily drive the wheels off the car. Dont let no papers set ya back, there are always ways to get them back/make new ones.

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah we're working on the paperwork now. Thanks for watching!

[@jackparkin9849]

A Chip Foose overhaul and make it a daily driver would be great

[@MortskeRepair]

@@jackparkin9849 We don't have a Foose Fund!

[@ralphvalkenhoff2887]

Hahaha, special valve loosening tool. I think I have one of them there devices.

[@MortskeRepair]

Simple folk call it "the hammer" apparently!

[@CannonFodder873]

It's definitely loose now.

[@MortskeRepair]

@@CannonFodder873 I'd never experienced "valve float" until now. This one floated across the room after I turned the camera off!

[@CannonFodder873]

@@MortskeRepair With appropriately edited expletives, of course. (LOL)

[@MortskeRepair]

@@CannonFodder873 Well yeah!! That's how you can tell your valves are floating. By the sounds!

[@egates]

this is my first visit to your channel - love the wagon but I really like that 63 Tempest next to it. just started watching the video, can't wait to see how this turns out.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching! A lot of folks commented on that Tempest!

[@glennjones5349]

Hammers not a good plan. To Bad nice car

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah, live and learn. We'll get new parts on order and get it back on the road over the winter. Thanks for watching!

[@dennisn1672]

Probably the only one left in existence.

[@MortskeRepair]

I think there's a few of them floating around out there yet! Thanks for watching!

[@mowler8042]

I'm a fan of a show called Coldwarmotors and as soon as I saw love for this Plymouth I knew I would be into this.

[@MortskeRepair]

A lot of the viewers of this particular video were guided here from Coldwarmotors!! They love those old Mopars! Thanks for watching Marty!

[@mowler8042]

@@MortskeRepair Keep the content coming love to see progress on old cars (edit) never find a vehicle where I live it would completely rotten you're so lucky to find it.

[@MortskeRepair]

@@mowler8042 I'm lucky to live in an area where projects are plentiful!

[@waynebowman2315]

Great video Mr Mortske , love that car

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks 👍

[@kimchipig]

A flathead six, three on the tree and overdrive make it a perfect find! The condition of the brightwork is amazing.

[@MortskeRepair]

I can't wait to get the engine back together so we can test it out! Thanks for watching Len!

[@kimchipig]

@@MortskeRepair you have a fan. I feel like I am there with you. Maybe some day I will be!

[@MortskeRepair]

@@kimchipig Hey I appreciate it!! It's a great way to learn. From your mistakes!!

[@williamdalbey4867]

Mortske, I just found your channel recently. I enjoy your videos and your work. I dont understand the critics. Whatever happened to "dont like it, dont watch"? I believe it takes balls to put yourself out there. There are guys with channels, that, in my opinion are hacks. I dont bust their nuts, I just dont watch. Problem solved. Carry on country boy!

[@MortskeRepair]

If only the rest of the youtube world had your mentality William!! Or just the world in general!! Thanks so much for watching. And for the kind words. Glad to entertain such a down to earth individual as yourself!

[@tomadkins2866]

@@MortskeRepair I'm right there with William, buddy.

[@MortskeRepair]

@@tomadkins2866 Everyone feels the need to voice their opinion instead of quietly moving along!