1965 Buick Riviera! Abandoned For 32 Years! Will It Run?!? Plus Bonus Transformation!

This 1965 Buick Riviera with a 401 Nailhead V8 and 400 transmission has been off the road for over 30 years! I picked it up searching Facebook Marketplace this past summer. Lets see if we can get it running once again! This car has been SOLD! As always, thanks for watching!
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[@Odawg3709]

Woo, he got another pos car to run, that will never be finished. Done with this nonsense

[@MortskeRepair]

Dawg! Did I say I was going to finish this car at any point? I'm guessing the "Will It Run" videos are what brought you here in the first place. So you must be into them. Anwho, good luck in your search for the scratch to your itchiness!

[@S.O.S64]

Dude, if you would've really watched the video he plainly says he wasn't gonna finish the car. Early on he talks about the title situation and explains it. SMH.....

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

No one said you have to watch, if you're ever watched puddin fab get about 5min in it and click on something else especially after he says having a Diarrhea day😅

[@tonyg3573]

Did you truly expect a total restoration in a 2 hour video? In the description it clearly says "If you'd like to add this car to your collection it can be purchased for $1800 USD in the condition shown in the video."? Or is whining like a toddler just easier than reading?

[@Dagrond]

You can't finish the car until someone evicts Edna anyway.

[@randoboomer2345]

Mr. Mortske, If you would Take a tip from an old timer, who learned from an old timer when I was 20, You'll save most of those copper radiators. I used to think I wasn't good at soldering too. Then I was taught the magic. The key is to get the metal clean. I don't mean by spraying brake clean on it. You have to use a wire brush until the area looks like a new penny. If you'll do that, the solder will run into the crack or joint as if by magic. And you will be the solder master that everyone will admire.

[@MortskeRepair]

One day I'll give it a shot

[@donfronterhouse4759]

Yeah preparation.is the key. When you get right it's amazing. Usually I'm in too much of a rush and it doesn't work the first time. But I've heated up radiator necks that were leaking, brush all the surfaces clean,coat it so that the space all the way around is full of flux and it sucks the solder right in. Shiny clean and strategic use of flux. That's it.

[@johnelliott7375]

Rando Boomer I could not have said it better myself than the advice is so solid it is like getting paid with gold.

[@mikepraed4623]

I've soldered some but never a radiator. Always copper plumbing. But I'll give it a try next opportunity 1:13:09

[@williamdon3442]

Capillary action. The suck zone 😂😂😂

[@richardthomas1743]

A two hour Mortske Marathon! I will have to make a samwich!

[@murtkirby9725]

Another great Mortske Monday. Hope Mojo is geeling better. Get well soon Sir Mojo.

[@bradleyellis6745]

😊 And the

[@ptk4476]

Roadhouse!!! Gotta get the radio workin' to crank some Jeff Healey tunes.

[@MortskeRepair]

Canadian rockstar!

[@johnm.5848]

From the look on Duff Dog's face at the start of the video, he must be suffering from the Monday Moring Blues Mort. As always, a big thumbs up for reviving a classic American automotive gem.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thank you!

[@robertvance1873]

R.I.P. To My Dear Friend From The CB Radio Dan Rivera Page, We both loved these Cars.

[@peterkovacs8654]

Yeah baby! 65 Riviera is my favorite! Had a maroon one, 425 4bbl, duals, glass packs dumping in front of the rear tires! Awesome car!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

They sure are cool cars!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

I knew a girl in high school she drove a black 65 Rivie GS, gold pinstripe black and gold interior.

[@gregorylyon1004]

A 425 4 BBL. WOW

[@Hobodeluxe960]

that clip of you getting shocked never gets old.

[@tcanthony2]

I laugh hysterically every time the second half of that clip gets shown. Even when I know it’s coming.

[@bobwright992]

You ever been bit? It'll let you know.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

@@bobwright992 many times, had an old accel yellow "super coil one time that paralyzed my arm for a few seconds.

[@bobwright992]

@@Hobodeluxe960 Fukin hurts doesn't it? A minimum of 20,000 volts, regardless of the amperage, definitely tells you to let go.

[@bobwright992]

@@Hobodeluxe960 I've been bit wearing rubber gloves and a rubber handle. Wondering how I was the best ground.

[@russjones45]

It’s a shame there isn’t more aftermarket support for these. Super cool car. And the roll out wing windows never fail to make me smile.

[@busterturner8702]

Thats one of the reasons that my brother and i havent bought one. The support isnt there. You have to own a slew of cars to get it right. Much less the hours of work thats involved.

[@jeffmiller6100]

Great content. I am 67 yrs old . Remember these growing. Always loved the styling ❤ Awesome lift burnout. !!!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thank you!

[@englishandthebeautyoflangu3610]

Duff is a genius mechanic. You can tell because of the way he is.

[@georgeponnay447]

Mortske Day! Nothing better than spending the holiday with Duff and Mortske and a cool Riviera.👍😎💯. And get well soon Mojo!

[@redwhiteandblue7290]

Tell ya what Mortske ... headers, Cragars, and white letters out are exactly what that girl needs !!! 🤣🤣🤣 We gonna lose the shop with Mojo out sick ... hope he gets well soon 👍

[@carldevries2023]

I came here to say that! Those flexi hoses are a great start to a perfect Mortske build!! 🤩

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Mr. Mortske is just the greatest! Much respect ✊

[@MortskeRepair]

Thank you!

[@tylergreenfield6158]

Duff's face thinking there was hope for a ride while you were checking the brakes to immediately going back to sleep when the pedal stayed on the floor was hilarious.

[@robertvance1873]

The Riviera was Popular in Las Vegas Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack Loved Them because of beautiful style they had.

[@williamsargent3415]

Hope Mojo gets to feeling better, another good video from Morstke and Duff. Look forward to Mondays just to see what yall are getting into.

[@loupsrecoverysvc]

Thanks for the pressure washing scene! Lol I'm sure you made that Pott County legend proud!

[@MortskeRepair]

Our pleasure!

[@MrMongo107]

Bunch of years back I passed on a white 65 Riviera in very decent condition, running with a great interior and straight body, because I just had no room for it.nice straight body too. The price,? A whopping $800. I could cry remembering that.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@abcsd1254]

Chin adding the actual definition of Riviera to the video 😂 he’s the best

[@MortskeRepair]

Sure is!

[@dandutton4292]

"I gotta jar of dirt"!! 😂

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Its a Mortske Monday ! Hell yes!!

[@timothyjohnson6258]

This car came with a rompin' stompin' 360hp and then you washed it, add another 2 3/4 horses and 2 horses for each hubcap. This thing is a beast and one of the best looking cars of the 60s, a gentleman's muscle car. I always loved the look of the Riviera. I had the AMT model kit of this.

[@goldrush14]

Bro Mortske.. Am a true Buick fan. Have owned a 63, 72 and 85 Riv. Several skylarks and Lesabres. I really perk up anytime you bring a vintage Buick or Caddy back to life. Am into Caddy professional cars, hearses and limo's. Love the styling and the performance of big engines and big cars. Thanks for all you do and keep the old big GM cars in the front row. I'm now 77 yo and a former GM sales rep so am very acquainted with the big boys. Regards; Bill M.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@PaulKrueger-is9lj]

I love my Mortske Monday !

[@wolfc7280]

Love the Rivera body style, and big block! Tell motorsport until he starts making your payments you'll call it whatever you want. Great content Mortske.

[@toddcrosley8099]

Get well soon Mojo!! Mortske need you soon as possible, because when he starts using flexi hoses his mind is starting to go cuckoo for Cocoa puffs . I would have loved to seen that 65 Buick Riviera when it was new.

[@MortskeRepair]

lol

[@glennnickerson8325]

The nice thing about a Rivera, the door skins come off real easy to get at the inards! Thank you for My Monday Makeitbearable Marathon! 😆

[@richiecaelwarts1911]

Get well soon MOJO

[@shanewright6958]

Here we go again. It’s time for another good one 👍👍

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Good stuff Mortske. Y’all have a good week stay warm .

[@duceboy100]

I wanted to see if you could get the headlight doors to work. Good video.

[@MortskeRepair]

Next time!

[@Dwayne-mb2uj]

65 Buicks and 65 t Birds are the best styled cars of the 60s IMO. Thanks for saving these old cars.

[@JeffKopis]

I prefer the 61-63 T-bird. But Billy Mitchell's crew had it goin' on at GM. Except for Oldsmobiles 😂.

[@Dwayne-mb2uj]

@@JeffKopis I them too. just not as much .Mother in law had two of them that were red and white. I think what hurt those personal luxury cars were the massive doors that were hard to handle in a parking lot or on a windy day. .

[@MortskeRepair]

Love them 65 t-bird seats!

[@johnd21]

Gotta love an old buick. One of my favorite cars. Always enjoy the great content. Keep doing what you do brother.

[@hkmonaro8153]

One of the most stylish cars to come out of America, and they are literally the coolest headlights to ever be fitted to a car..

[@MortskeRepair]

Absolutely!

[@TheInfamousHotRodFarm]

Hell yeah my brother!

[@PxssyGalore]

I'm a Ford guy but I will give credit where credit is due, I love the style of this car. It looks like the same one from the Timbaland - Scream..video..

[@FrisellFan01]

Yes indeed that is a nice sunrise!

[@darrenhawken9766]

Nice revival, love them stacked headlight cars my favourite 👌Thanks for sharing 👍💨💨

[@dazleecy1344]

Giddy up ya ,big fella on the box😮😮😮

[@joshgunn2068]

Another riviera? Hell yeah

[@jack196394]

Bin watching your channel for some time now and it has helped me alot through some rough times and I really enjoy everything you do

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad to hear it

[@Jason1975ism]

Get well, Mojo!!! Best wishes for a fast recovery!!

[@c0c0asauce]

My neighbor has one of these restored. Probably my favorite American car.

[@JoshMann83]

Those lisle pinchers work great & affordable, used them all the time when I worked on cars for a living

[@onceashadetree8833]

Get well Mr Mojo. We'll look for you in the next vid.

[@waltdenis9621]

Great content again guys! Always a pleasure!!

[@tiredagain6722]

Dang, it started even with a flexxy hose 😂

[@devinhaines4142]

Super satisfying seeing the change after the clean. Liked the classic get it running video. Keep up the good content!

[@MortskeRepair]

Will do!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Love the Rivi 🤜🤛

[@tomfoust711]

Nice burnout, nice interior and Duff got to go for a ride 😊

[@rickeyhecht1919]

Monday Morning Mortske Movie gotta love it

[@ThomasSmith-fz6wq]

Tell ole Mojoe to take it easy. His knowledge is priceless. You need him.

[@MortskeRepair]

Will do

[@ksokie63]

Hey Mortske and Duff👋, cool old riviera. Hopefully mojo gets well soon. Thanks for sharing✌️

[@lonnygil]

I like the sound of the nailhead. The sunday muffler (holy) despite the leaks sounds good. Thanks for the buick content!

[@stephenbraun9951]

Sweet a coupe with those headlights. Looks like great weather too

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

Glad you got the fact checker on The roadhouse cars🏆what an awesome movie 🎬

[@danriceman7533]

You know it's tough times when Mortske is putting on flexi hoses instead of just taking them off. Lol

[@MortskeRepair]

Gotta do what you gotta do!

[@Ian-of9oi]

I had a 65 Wildcat convertible loved that car.

[@joelkarch3538]

the clam shells make that car almost as cool as the catalina.and almost as cool as the AMC SST you did.thanks for another great monday!!

[@franknbeanz8819]

I love the rivieras. One day I’ll get one.

[@skeltane]

Haha. I love that movie. And the 65 Riviera is my favorite year. I live about 3 miles from where that scene was shot. The bar also was right behind the car lot.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@flyingcheetacocks6230]

Your not wrong! That's a sweet gulf cart;) love the channel keep up the great work!! I get compliments on my base ball tee on the reggs.

[@robertvance1873]

Engine Sounds Great 👍

[@kennethsonier1766]

Good afternoon from Cape Cod 🦈 those Riviera's are badass and classy at the same time 👍 actually with minimal effort that car starts up and runs pretty well. Keep up the great work and bring in the awesome content 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@luisbatista1103]

Great video as always hopefully someone has the courage to restore this beaut...u certainly gave it a chance 👍🏼🇨🇦

[@user-rw9xi8qv7x]

Mogo hope you're having a lovely day or 3 😁 off Morski was only contagious for 3 days if you really picked up something we're praying for you we're missing you 🙏 ❤️

[@gcrauwels941]

Those 'switch pitch' converters were pretty cool. Rivieras were great looking cars, especially the early third gen 'boat tails'.

[@dbabyzo]

Love the long video,morsk!

[@robertvance1873]

She deserves to be brought back 😢

[@banemafia2125]

I'm beyond jealous. I want one of these so bad. This and the boat tail body styles are my favorite

[@patrickmidiri1543]

Another great video, I always look forward to Mortske Monday. I love the car. Thank you again for great video. Have a good week. By the way, my Aunt had one these car, I remember riding it.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Awsom47Merc]

Fisher Stevens' character (Vince Latello) drives a 65 in the film My Science Project. Complete with Disco Ball ! 🤭👍 If your not familiar with that one you should watch it Stevens' character has a sh*t load of one liners you could use when editing your vids. Cheers! 🍺🤛😎👍

[@MortskeRepair]

I'll check it out!

[@mccall9770]

thank you

[@leelacroix9831]

Loved the burnout in the shop . Laughed out loud . Thank you for the entertainment.

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@iHap]

A really “Classic” episode today, Mr. Mortske & Duff Dog. Much appreciation and thanks to you for putting in the time, money, and work, to produce these automotive time capsules. Well Done. Love the Duff!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thank you!

[@soslowjoe2115]

Love them Rivieras Thank you for the video

[@oldcars46]

Hope mojo feels well real soon kind of miss him not being around the shop he doesn't show himself very much but when he does it's cool

[@charleykeenan6171]

Great job! This is a well priced start for someone (or at the very least a pretty amazing parts car). I am always happy to see what it takes to bring one back! Looking forward to the next one!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks! 👍

[@tyhogue8316]

Love the car! Love old Duff! Hope Mojo gets better soon! It’s not fun being sick.😊

[@MortskeRepair]

I hope so too!

[@jeaniepatterson2384]

Riviera was so far ahead of their time! Amazing cars.

[@Devilofaguy]

Good Afternoon Mr Mortske and Duff from Alabama.

[@TheCrackerBox]

Thanks for another , Brother !

[@4theluvofcars]

That’s one of my favorite models. 1971 GS Boattail !!

[@stucook8622]

Thanks for another Mortske Monday guys!🐾🍺

[@briankottman8274]

Nailhead Big Buick burnouts - heck, yeah! Nicely done, good sir.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thank you

[@jasoncroson8466]

Freaking love it brother!! Keepem coming .

[@johnsommerfeld6889]

Love those years of Riviera but you're right, you need a nicer one! Thanks for the video\entertainment. Great burnouts!!

[@jimjacobson8758]

Going fast with class!!! Love those Buicks!

[@MortskeRepair]

You and me both!

[@jangles1839]

Thanks for yet another great video Sir Mortikus! Thoughts and prayers for MoJo most definitely! 💙🙏🏼

[@MortskeRepair]

Much appreciated

[@twobabejinkins1736]

Thanks for sharing the great content with us and for the live. I meant V8 swap when u mentioned mini trucks sorry for any confusion Sir. Hope Mojo gets well soon. Take care Duff chin and Sir !

[@user-ns5ms2ir5b]

Hope mojo gets well mortske still watching ur video

[@davidwebb7624]

Duff is a super star

[@PappaP65]

Nice warm up video for the Daytona 500! Enjoy your work sir.

[@sethosborne6250]

This Awesome car looks good 👍

[@Mr49Studebaker]

That's a nice looking rig

[@davidcolesr.8628]

TGIF & I get the Chance to See How the Zuckerberg’s MarketPlace Screwed Mortske this Week!!!😂😂 appreciate you Having us Along for the ride & I’ll catch you on the Next One. Keep It Safe Out There Sir

[@hzarim1]

You make mondays great!

[@genedunn9283]

13:48 A new procedure…the Mortske Carb Flick! Very nice!