1968 Chevrolet Nomad Station Wagon! Will it Run After Deteriorating for 25 Years?!?

[@paralyse78]

Just reinforces my belief that if I were stuck in a post apocalyptic zombie wasteland, and could only have one engine and transmission to try to get running to escape the hordes of undead, if a 12 valve pre-electronics Cummins wasn't on the list, it would be a SBC and Powerglide for sure. A caveman can get one running even after 20 years (and possibly 200, with a power source and fuel!)

[@MortskeRepair]

dang right!

[@topaz123212]

Solar, and moonshine, theres all you need to get going haha, these old cars are super simplistic that's why I love my 1972 Yamaha bike, except for the 6 volt electrical haha

[@williambasinger5859]

And why not a 3208 cat? You don’t even need a power source just a good push pop the clutch and away you would go on any oil that will flow through the fuel pump.

[@topaz123212]

@@williambasinger5859 I'm an idiot lol, my 72 yamaha has been getting driven around without a battery for a good year now lol (6 volt battery with cable terminals instead of standard posts)

[@rsprockets7846]

nope take the 250 inch six with a 3 speed for zombie land escape route point dizzy and i BBL carb with a 3 speed wood keep the zombies on their toes

[@braxtonnelson7422]

My first car was a 1959 Chevy Bel Air 4 dr sedan... a "gift" from my grandparents when I turned 16. It had all of the rust you would expect on a 15 year old Chevrolet on the Alabama Gulf coast! The trunk floor was about half there, giving you great access to the gas tank, and there were several floorboards that offered a view of the road passing underneath. It had the 235ci inline 6 with the Powerglide, and my father joked that "it doesn't have enough power to pull a greasy string out of a cat's ass"... perfect for a young guy's first car! I wanted to do the right thing, and change my own oil for the first time, so I got it jacked up and on blocks (safety first) where I could see the drain plug. When I removed the drain plug I thought that the oil looked funny... kinda redish colored. It was my first time ever to work on a car, and it was there and then that I learned that Powerglides were about the only GM transmissions that had a drain plug! It took my Dad a while to stop laughing. For years after that he would remind me of this event... his favorite saying was "next time you change the oil, save the transmission fluid for me".

[@MortskeRepair]

Was time for a fluid flush on the trans anyhow!

[@bobwright992]

Reasons why the oldtimers always zip tied the key to the column.

[@joshgunn2068]

I was worried that Mortske Monday would be delayed again! Thankfully we're back on track. He'll yeah folks, here we go!

[@johncatalano7185]

Hey Mortske: For over a decade, the Chevy Nomad was the flagship station wagon of the Chevy badge... Designed by Harley Earl, other similar models included the Pontiac Safari, Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and Buick Estate... After a six-year hiatus in '68; the Nomad made a comeback as Chevelles' lowest price wagon...After the '72 model year; the Nomad as repurposed as the Colonnade and the Kingswood was offered in the full sized Belair/Impala/Caprice models... The wagon you have has some nice after market touches like the AM-FM cassette radio and A/C unit to go along with the V8 short block, granny's hair bonnet and plenty of room for the Duffster to stretch out in the back which is good enough for the girls that we go out with in the Duffster Family Truckster......

[@michaelalexander8736]

Hey man interested in the 68 nomad would like to have one

[@briansutton7764]

@@michaelalexander8736 If you're giving them away I'll take two.

[@mrromantimothy]

back in the day we take one of those Oldsmobile Vista cruisers cut the roof off and put it on the top of a van really sweet looking.

[@Farmer101]

The excellent cars mentioned in your ramble through history had a great & glorious death(thank goodness), recycled into new cleaner safer cars not made by union zombies(remember don't buy a yank car made on Friday or Monday). Why were these illustrious cars you talked about had under powered V8s hauling around tanks long enough even Liberace would approve. Called power weigjt ratio the rest of world always understood.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Another great vid, really enjoyed!!!!! 👍👍👍👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@MortskeRepair 👍

[@FreedomRock44]

It is so cool how Duff literally checks the cars out as you look at them.

[@MortskeRepair]

We're a team!

[@FreedomRock44]

@@MortskeRepair You guys are....Duff Dog gets after those cars. I swear though when you are in the garage working on the brakes....He likes to inspect your work!!!!!

[@FreedomRock44]

@@MortskeRepair You guys are!!!!! I swear when you guys are in the garage and you are working on the brakes for example Duff Literally Inspects your work. It is a hoot!!!

[@johnburch6927]

Yes indeed we replaced alternator bearings back in the day. That's one of the things I enjoy about your program, you rebuild a majority of your small components.

[@donaldjohnson5633]

I bought a 76 F-250 from my little sister when I first got home from the service. She didn't want it due to the massive oil leak it had. Took it over to a local shop and had them pressure wash the motor to see if we could find the source of the leak. The oil filter had a crack in the side, and was spraying atomized oil under pressure all over the side of the engine. $14.99 for the pressure washing and oil change later and I had a non leaking truck with a 390. Sis told me I took advantage of her and wanted me to sell her the truck back at that point. You know, she could have spent the $15 herself, not bought a new truck and not let that one sit in the back yard for 6 months. I drove that thing for years.

[@dueljet]

I have a 1982 Malibu classic with a 3.8L 229 cubic inch V6. My dad got new and 82. It was my first car back in the '90s and I have never let it go. I have it on my channel but few want to watch. I encourage everybody to check it out when they have absolutely nothing better to do and give me feedback. The car is kind of like a time capsule. Fantastic video as always!

[@jeaniepatterson2384]

I usually start really liking the cars you work on and this one just never got me. I love station wagons too. But you amazed me with getting that poor beat up wagon going.

[@gregdiamond6023]

Always teaching on us Mortske. I had no idea the Nomad continued into the 60s. I thought the 50s was it. I learn something new in every video. This is the automotive PBS.

[@wilenelson1810]

Check out clunkers and classics on you tube he's doing a 69 nomad

[@gregdiamond6023]

@@wilenelson1810 Mortske just did a 68 nomad Chevelle.

[@mighty300il6]

Still amazed that it basically fired right up after sitting that long. The plastic thingy in the glove box is a rain bonnet/cap for the little woman so her hair won't get ruined. My grandma always wore them. Also is that a 60s something Malibu???? Great video as always.

[@MortskeRepair]

Some just want to live!

[@daviduglem3213]

If it wasn't for Duff you'd never get anything figured out mortske. Best will it run on the internet for sure. Thanks again, Dave.

[@MortskeRepair]

Our pleasure David

[@stanleymartin1613]

That would be a great ride for someone to get back on the road 😀. 40 years ago I had a 1970 Ford Country Squire, wood grain and all. It had 2v 429 c6. Real cool dash, really rusty body but the frame was good. Bought it for $75 . Wish I still had it 😪.

[@lbindert]

Ain't that always the way. The best and most fun cars were the el cheapo's. Mine was a junk yard rescue in 1970 but a 51 ford 2 door for $150

[@PapiDoesIt]

For me it was a Earl Scheib painted green 1970 Malibu. The original 6 banger was blown up and the previous owner had tossed a Buick 350 in its place. I paid a whopping $375 for it in 1984 and even took my future wife on dates in it. The trunk floor was about 70% unrusted. Great memories in that car.

[@jeffrykopis5468]

Ford was sure stingy with their 4 barrels! A 429 2V! Like asking Ali to breathe thru a straw during a fight! But I've had about 5 460s, and they all had 4 bls at least.

[@stanleymartin1613]

@@jeffrykopis5468 Hell i was only 18 back then, still could brag about the 429cid

[@mrromantimothy]

@@stanleymartin1613 around 2000 I bought a Ford gran Torino sight unseen for a hundred bucks, I worked on it a few days after work got it running. a lady came out and took the plates off it,( I bought the car off her husband,) ,so I drove it home anyway and then they come back and say they wanted the car and tried to give me my money back! I said hell no, I don't work on other people's cars, and you told me the motor was blown. it was a Gran Torino sport had factory gauges in it with the four barrel 429 a cherry body rust free California car , the same year as a factory starsky and hutch car, the only one I had ever seen the only other ones I've ever saw had the 351 and we're just a plain Gran Torinos, I put it in my wife's name ,slash soon to be ex-wife you know how that story goes...

[@johnelliott7375]

God bless you all and thanks for sharing this with me and my family! Great day to you tomorrow!

[@waltermichl5999]

As far as I know the "True Dual" thing refers to those cars in the 80's like G-bodies, etc where it was one pipe to the back than then split either in a Y or after the muffler. True Duals would be one pipe from each manifold or header to the back.

[@southernfriedhippie]

I was thinking it was a much older expression. In the 50s it was common to split the manifold on a six cylinder and run dual exhaust. If the manifold wasn't split, you were a poser.

[@Junkyard-Restorations]

it was after 75 when all "performance" cars still had two tips but one converter. a 72 trans am is true dual but a 76 isn't

[@lawrenceedwards6327]

That’s how I remember it. To say you had ‘true duals’ was a matter of prestige!

[@gabrielv.4358]

Makes sense

[@bobwright992]

Their version of an equa;izer pipe LOL

[@letterpress_outlier]

Good one Mortske! Love the dead pan delivery

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching

[@petegiles6678]

great potential ,and nothing that can't be fixed I love it.Cars were so much nicer to look at back in the 60's and 70's.Thanks for bring back another one or at least trying to.Yes we watch you here in England we love the american muscle cars even if we could never afford to run them at nearly £2.00 per litre for fuel.:)

[@unknownsoul13]

Just like this section of northern Ontario ...$1.93.6 per litre. And my 2015 Dodge Journey with a 4 cylinder engine took $120.00 Cdn the first time that I filled it this year. Living on CPP&OAS pensions, it gets driven for groceries maybe once a week.

[@differentgroove1]

Before doing the donut you told Duff to hang on and as told Duff braced himself . To see that is priceless. hands down !

[@MortskeRepair]

He's conditioned

[@differentgroove1]

@@MortskeRepair LOL ! Sweet !!

[@davidanderson2393]

It's a real bonus when the torque converter inspection cover is self cleaning, she's a beauty eh!!!. It would make a good bird hunting rig with those dirt diggers, not enough low end power to get it stuck, good snow unit.

[@patfreiermuth918]

Late 60s early 70s 307s we're known for flat cam's and lifter's. Did dozens, good luck!!!!

[@bradsmn]

Duff sure is lucky that you continue to find some great cars and trucks to keep him entertained and interested.

[@rsprockets7846]

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUFFFFFFFFFFYYYYYYYYYYY

[@MortskeRepair]

He finds most of them

[@marksaunders2500]

Hi from uk TM & DD 👋 👍 🐾🐾 another awesome save from that field of dreams and vhrome held up well on her too 👌 every time I see that clip of you double wammying yourself with lightning I laugh so hard man am sure Derek of vice grip garage loves a good zapping to its the guaranteed yes or no I guess 🤣🤣 but great one and also that start of burnout ("" that little bit of one"") when I seen rear tyres am surprised when you dropped in with revs on it didn't move shop back few foot 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for your time be safe and see you soon 👍 👋 🐾🐾

[@garysprandel1817]

On the mice getting into the transmission or other seemingly impossible locations. You'd be surprised where mice can get to. Was working for an HVAC contractor in the mid 80s and up in the office when the boss's wife started screaming and freaking out,bunch of us rush to check what's going on and she's saying a mouse just poked it's head out of the disc drive. this is of course the days of the 5.5 floppy with maybe a 1/4 inch high slot with a slightly larger opening at the center with a knob/ toggle to lock and engage the drive so we're a bit skeptical about a mouse getting in such a tiny opening. since the mouse popped back in to the drive boss's wife turned the toggle down to block the drive port so we cleared her out,closed the door and with one other worker at the ready with a few implements to dispatch the mouse if it was actually there I turned the toggle to the open position and sure as crap this little brown mouse sticks it's head out of the center of the drive port and bolts. so yes if there's even the slightest, seemingly impossible opening a mouse can get in it.

[@jinglingbabygarage7030]

Found rat turds on top of the pistons in a Big block with no intake on it!

[@michaelrichter1465]

The "sleeve" for insurance papers looks like a Alka Seltzer tube from back in da day. I want that shortbread recipe for sure. Gotta be a bangin recipe I just know it.😀

[@virtuestreams2616]

Excellent episode! When I was a youngster during the ‘70s, these cars were a common sight. It’s a runner folks-for certain, someone with a bit of welding and body skills should snag this for a project as it be fairly inexpensive to restore to a grocery git’r or a fishing rig (nothing fancy). Thanks for editing and such as it is truly appreciated. Cheers to Duff! 👏🏻❤️🔧

[@marcosathens8140]

I have done the same, Clean & keep what you have to get it started. Change/update what you want when you plan on keeping it.

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

I have definitely jumped a few set of railroad tracks in several different vehicles. My '77 Firebird TransAm was the car that did the best at ramping the tracks 😅 If you jump them in a pick'em up truck it's best to remove the spare from the back of the bed first! 😂

[@MortskeRepair]

Smokey and the bandit!

[@combatkarl965]

I did it with a '73 3/4 ton GMC Suburban. Talk about scary. I thought the body was going to come off the frame. The thing was loaded with Illinois cancer.

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

@@combatkarl965 Yikes! 😳

[@MortskeRepair]

@@combatkarl965 good stuff!

[@davidarnette327]

Mortske Monday good start to the week. Since you only got shocked once and it ran so good....it's trying to tell you something....please go back and get the Oliver!

[@MortskeRepair]

No tractors!

[@jamespn]

It’ll make a great power tour candidate. Looks like a rural mail carrier car with the excess wear on the passenger side of the front seat.

[@77yogurt]

Now THAT makes total sense!! 🤙👍🏻

[@mattstoll9162]

Finally had a chance to watch this...the Tonawanda Engine Plant is 2 minutes from where I live. My father worked there in the 70's and actually quit in '77. Just a little useless info for you Mortske, lol. Enjoy all the channels!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing

[@FreedomRock44]

Introduced in 1968, the 307 was a typically muscle-car-era response to squeezing more power out of a small displacement engine. Essentially a 283 block with the crankshaft and rods from a 327, the 307 served duty as Chevrolet's smallest small-block V8 until it was replaced by the 305 in 1973. Power When it was introduced in 1968 the 307 was rated at 200 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 300 foot pounds of torque at 2,400. However, the federal government's emissions regulations of 1972 saw the 307 de-rated to 115 horsepower. While a certain amount of this was due to testing standard changes from "gross" (just the engine with no exhaust system) ratings to "net" ratings (power measured with exhaust system, intake system, alternator and all accessories), post-1972 engines were still down about 60 horsepower when compared to earlier years. Chevrolet never produced a high-performance 307, but it did offer a marine version of this engine rated at 245 gross horsepower. Lower Engine The 307 used a 283 block with casting numbers 3914635, 3932371, 3932373, 3956632 and 3970020. The block used 3.875-inch cylinder bores, 5.7-inch rods and a 327 crankshaft with 3.25-inch arms (casting numbers 39110011 and 31110001). The 307 crankshaft used the same main and rod journal diameters as the 1968 327 -- 2.45 inches and 2.10 inches, respectively. Compression varied between 8.2:1 for emissions-era motors, to 9:1 for earlier engines and upward of 10:1 for marine engines. Cylinder Heads The 307 used one of three cylinder heads -- casting numbers 3927185, 3986338 and 3998991. Casting numbers 3927185 an 3986338 are early low-rpm torque makers with 70-cc combustion chambers, 1.72-inch intake and 1.5-inch exhaust valves. Chevrolet used the 3998991 from 1970 to 1976, and it was identical to the other heads except for its larger 74.56-cc combustion chamber. Manifolds The 307 used one of three cylinder heads -- casting numbers 3927185, 3986338 and 3998991. Casting numbers 3927185 an 3986338 are early low-rpm torque makers with 70-cc combustion chambers, 1.72-inch intake and 1.5-inch exhaust valves. Chevrolet used the 3998991 from 1970 to 1976, and it was identical to the other heads except for its larger 74.56-cc combustion chamber.

[@peteloomis8456]

Every person I knew that had the 307 was junk and smoked and leaked oil like a sive but would still run but not very strong . On the other hand I had a 283 that I built that would rev to 7,000 all day long in a 71 GMC 3/4 ton with a th350 trans with 32 inch tires on the back that if I neutral dropped it at 6,000 it would do funny car style burnouts lol . I raced a buddy of mine that had a 69 Plymouth fury with a 440 in it and he could only pull by me by a1/2 a car up to a 100 or so which isn't bad considering the truck is heavy but has the aero dynamics of a brick lol . I beat that engine for years and never had a issue with it and sold the truck to a guy I knew who drove it for years and I used the money to buy a 70 El Camino with a 350 4 barrel with headers and a 4spd with 3:73 positraction and it got up and hauled the mail . Fun times back then for sure .

[@neal6418]

Let's not forget the 262 👍

[@NoWr2Run]

@@neal6418 Had a Monza with a 262 in it, ran pretty strong for that small car. It was a bitch to change spark plugs in though.

[@rickbaker7507]

the 305 wasn't introduced until the 1976 model year, the 307 was discontinued after the 1973 model year, in 74 you could only get the 250 inline 6, and the 350. 75 brought the 262, for 1975 only.

[@stephensaasen8589]

I always heard the 307 was considered a dog but in my book if you can get the compression ratio 9.75 : 1 or above and give it the right cam, it should really rock.

[@orange72mc71]

Never saw a front bench seat that the driver's side was mint and the passenger side was wasted. When I was a kid I thought wagons were dorky. Now I'm old and I think they're Cool. Right up there with customized 70s van's. Nice job Mortske 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching

[@orange72mc71]

@@MortskeRepair There is a person out there pretending to be you. Tried to scam me into thinking you were giving away a Lexus es 350. I have the info if you want it. Knew it was fake pretty quick but I played a long for a while

[@MortskeRepair]

@@orange72mc71 Yeah, not much I can do about that unfortunately.

[@bigbuck1318]

Clunkers and Classics is currently restoring one of those 68 Nomad Wagons.

[@bryanyoung2963]

Mr. Mortske: after you pressure washed that thing I can almost hear Pudding singing his praises with visions in his head of you doing his dance 🤩.

[@MortskeRepair]

Ugh, I thought I heard something.

[@Gordonseries385]

Had a FL1A bulge open from the seal. Took the new oil pump apart and found out a burr stuck closed the pressure relief valve. And yes all the oil went on the floor....... sorry Greta Oh I remember the oil gauge ping over 100 lbs. This was in the winter and cold.

[@MortskeRepair]

Whoopsie!

[@TMEBNDT]

This is my favorite channel on youtube to watch. Please don't ever change the content.

[@MortskeRepair]

Much appreciated for the kind words.

[@dandunlap8638]

That would make a cool crew cab El Camino

[@darricksullivan1986]

My first video for about 7 months I'm sorry I haven't been watching I fell into a deep depression and it messed me up pretty bad 😞 I'm glad to see your still making videos and thank you for another great video I'm glad I'm still alive to watch

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad to see you're pullin through!

[@darricksullivan1986]

@@MortskeRepair thank you so much

[@richardmarino5658]

You might want to get in touch with Clunkers and Classics . He has one he's been working on for some time now. He's always looking for one for parts.

[@Vekrixt]

Yup, I just emailed Clunkers and classics. Told him about the emblems he looking for. Of all the luck.

[@clunkersandclassics]

I just need an emblem, not the whole car.

[@MortskeRepair]

You need the entire car!

[@johnelliott7375]

Duff is keeping you safe from the wildlife and farm critters that could be a issue and getting some exercise while doing it. He is certainly very happy and thankful for you taking him along.

[@MortskeRepair]

He lives for those trips!

[@htownblue11]

Mortske, your humor mixed with the clips always has me laughing. Humor makes these projects fun regardless of how hard they are.

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bannedlist3451]

Thanks!

[@MortskeRepair]

Our pleasure

[@SCREECHTRUMPET1]

The 307 was better motor than the 305 that replaced it. Since it had a larger bore than the 305, small chamber (64cc) cylinder heads from a 350 with 1.94" intake valves could be used. It made the motor produce good power above 5,000 RPM.

[@gsmith6255]

I can’t believe it started right up and you were able to drive it. You really know old cars and engines!

[@MortskeRepair]

We just get lucky

[@462ANIMAL]

The wing on the back roof , helped keep exhaust fumes from coming in..with the window down..depending where your exhaust pipes were.

[@dietersmythe9649]

Helped to keep the back window cleaner as well.

[@462ANIMAL]

@@dietersmythe9649 yes.. it keeps snow from accumulating.

[@grassy-qb6qc]

3X are you loosing weight haha I'm definitely stealing that one. My uncle had a 68 or 9 Pontiac station wagon that thang was a beast they would go camping in the back of it at least once a month. That was good times for us kids eating hamburgers off the grill drinking glass bottle Pepsi's running around the woods.

[@kesterhively8773]

Clunkers and classics guy would be interested in the he's building a nice nomad it would be a great parts car for him

[@philben_454]

He said he’s not interested in a $2000 parts car 😂 Ol Mort should throw a LS in his then they could race

[@terryeustice5399]

You got it going with little and really not a whole lot invested. It is rough. If you want to see one that’s being done. Clunkers and Classics is rebuilding one from the ground up. Thank you Mortske! Thank you for sharing.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching

[@born2soon]

The rear wing was meant to keep exhaust fumes out of the back end when the window was open. Richard Nixon came up with the locking gas cap. Turn down your thermostats, no exterior Christmas lights, lock up your gas tanks...

[@MortskeRepair]

And for racing downforce!

[@corvettejohn4507]

You misspelled Jimmy Carter.

[@born2soon]

@@corvettejohn4507 You're right, it was Jimmy Carter. Sorry.

[@garymccord4277]

You and Duff sure find some neat old cars, That station wagon would be a blast to finish it off as a RAT ROD it is almost there already just need a window and straight pipe out the rear and drive on.

[@urbanurchin5930]

I was kind of thinking along the same lines.....but, instead of trying to find a replacement window (which may be almost impossible) why not weld in a steel panel and make one side of the wagon a "faux" sedan delivery ?? The new owner is going to have to do major work to that quarter panel anyway - and address the fuel tank.

[@amadeo_serrano]

It's possible that "true dual exhaust" refers to cars that didn't have the H-pipe coming down from the manifolds that was common in the earlier cars. The Fram filter is probably totally at fault. I made the mistake of using a Fram filter on one car I had and. lo and behold, one night coming home from work, I found a trail of oil leading to my car. Fram strikes again! "You can pay me now AND pay me later" should be their motto. 😱😤🤬🤬🤬

[@justinmcclanahan6036]

Hi Mortske, hey I just got through watching this video about the Chevelle wagon & it doesn't look that bad,a person can go to a junkyard & find a couple of front fenders for it,tape that headliner up or just take it completely out,put another carburetor on it or rebuild the one that's on it & try to get the back gate open & take out the stripped out latch for the back glass in the back gate & try to find one that works so the glass can go down & gate opens,bcause I think the gate swings open & goes down like a tailgate on a truck,I'm not sure, so don't quote me on that & other things also,I don't know how I missed watching this video,but I guess I did 🤔

[@jamescon55]

Cool save on the 68 MAD! Don't know your plans with it but, good luck with parts findin'.... That driver's 1/4/passenger side should be fixable via 68-69 El Camino 1/4s, (either repop IF available NOW) and OR, findin some actual used 68-72 El Camino parts truck, (WITH some obvious fabricating)...Sounds like either the 300 or 300 Deluxe Model with the rubber mat. I personally have a 67 Malibu driver, 67 El Camino project truck, 66 El Camino Factory B.B. 4 spd truck, another 66 El Camino project truck 327 rebuilt glide, and a ratty ol 65 El Camino parts truck as well. And my "finished" Black 55 Chevrolet B.A. sedan..Also, like the way ya work on em etc.! You HAVE givin me confidence to quit procrastinatin', and get ta TRYING on getting that 283 in my 67 Elco out back RUNNING , that's been parked since 05 (according to window stickers). BTW- What fluid etc did you use to soak the cylinders beforehand? Happy Restoring and Cruizin

[@ae86hachi]

A better question would be "should it run?" Looks a bit to far gone in my opinion.

[@tomstarcevich1147]

Definitely not worth the money😳

[@Matt-ov6cq]

Mortske Mondays are quite litterally the best day of the week. Thanks for another one! Keep it up!

[@MortskeRepair]

Much appreciated Matt!

[@erikalbertson7483]

Yeah, I jumped my '74 Vega coupe over some railroad tracks. It bottomed out 3 times, and the radiator came loose and got shredded by the fan. So, I coat-hangered a Vega wagon radiator in it, and put new shocks on the front. Mint ! Love the wagon !

[@MortskeRepair]

Oh wow!

[@nancykitzinger3078]

Listening to you talk about jumping railroad tracks, makes me want to watch your RV video again!😂 What a gem you found! Someone is going to get a good one! Good job!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks again!

[@shaynechild2517]

MORTSKE MUST READ!!!! Ok i just had a major Tiffany!!! Make this car into a 4 door El Camino!!!! I think that would be a cool project! And i dont think anyones done that yet.. My family had a white 71 or 71 Buick staion wagon and i remember back then when i was 10 years old dreaming of turning our station wagon into a El camino.. And a 4 door car you would have room for all these activities! So many activities!!! Just a thought ..and love your videos! And i would come wash parts for you any time !!!!

[@scottdavis5736]

Hey Mortske I bought a 68 chevelle 2 door inline 6, 3 on the tree, 308 gears for 75 dollars back in the early 80s. The guy wanted 175 but he took 75 because the car would start and when you let off the key it would die. I guess the funny part was i changed the coil and she fired up and i drove it away. Six weeks later i bought a parts car that had caught fire do to a wiring issue for 300 and pulled the 350 and 4sp muncie and dropped it in the chevelle. That car flew for the money i had into it plus i sold parts off the parts car. Miss those days and that car! Awesome videos keep them coming!

[@MortskeRepair]

That's awesome!

[@wolfc7280]

There was a period of time late 50's to the early 70's that we'll never see again. In my opinion it was the best tome period for cars.

[@MortskeRepair]

AGreed

[@nicksnarski5973]

I liked this video.ive owned a couple of 307s both were oil burners.Currently own a 68 malibu station wagon since 1995.Great car was 327 PG.swapped in 350 4 spd.Great job as always.

[@MortskeRepair]

Very nice

[@jongercama1842]

Great to see a 68-72 A-body Wagon getting some love. You don't see many at all getting around in Australia. Well except for the '72 Lemans T-41 sitting outside my garage right now. Keep up the great content!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@brunocampigotto8739]

Hi Mortske Bruno here, glad to see more great material and you and Duff came thru again on the Nomad. Hope for more soon, keep up your great work. Love Ya.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks, will do!

[@jessenelson9676]

Another good one. One thing that cracks me up is seeing some of those roads. They just go straight for what looks like forever!

[@MortskeRepair]

Flat and straight!

[@WingmanJohnny]

Fantastic. Doing it on no money at all. That's the way to do it. Great job. Keep up the great work

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks 👍

[@tom-ehill2713]

You've got two wagons now!😂😂😂 look at all those lichens!! Nice weather finally..😎

[@jasonpeters9390]

Brilliant got something worth watching tonight now sit back watch and learn

[@offensive164]

That crankshaft is the same stroke as a 327, 350 block, 307 crank and 327 pistons whammy

[@johnelliott7375]

Great shop you have now and we are happy to see you in it and working. Great day to you today and good morning when you get up.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks 👍

[@raymari7658]

I had a '68 2 door straight 6. Add on air. Was my Mom's. Sold it to me when she bought new. One dollar. Loved that car. Great gas mileage and enough power to cruise the turnpike. The air was freezing cold. Would love another with the 6 in it.

[@MortskeRepair]

Awesome

[@davida.p.9911]

My cousin had a 307 in his 1970 Chevelle. It was respectable, with the ol 2 BBL. Probably the same engine that's in the Nomad. Not much difference I would think between 1968 and 70. It was fun and fast. Good work gettin her going again Mort! And Supervisor Duff! 🐕

[@tonyfriend7413]

8/18/22. that was a really nice wagon once upon a time! would'a been proud to have her.

[@michaelolsen2348]

I love the Vacation clips. Lol. I'd love to have that green beast. Lol. That could be the reason why my dad bought an 85 crown vic wagon. Lol. His sounded bad ass though. My 75 Fury has all that original paperwork too including the paper they put in the window from the sales lot. That poor thing sat 21 years before my bro in law saw it being loaded up on a flatbed headed to the junk heap. He bought it on the spot, got it running, tuned it, then sold it to me. It's been my daily driver since April 2017 with few issues. The most major thing was $3100 in all brand new suspension and steering. Love these videos saving these old cars. One day, people will be fighting over these cuz this computer crap is no good. Lol

[@johnsommerfeld6889]

Pretty sure a 307 is a stroked 283. At least that's what I recall anyway. My first car was a 1969 Chevelle with a tired 307 and if you took a corner too fast it would stall and flood out. Not enough compression to clear itself out, walked home a lot! Put a 350 in it, no more problems! 🙂 Thanks for the video!! Keep em coming.

[@MortskeRepair]

Or a small bore 327, same thing.

[@johnsommerfeld6889]

@@MortskeRepair Yeah, small block Chevy things!

[@rickysoffroadrecovery]

Absolutely adore that Chevy station wagon... We called it the shaggin wagon...we had good times in that station wagon...😍

[@stephensaasen8589]

My dad always told me the 307 was a dog. Derek on Vice Grip Garage did an overhaul on a '69 Chevelle 307 and just gave it the right cam and then put it on the dyno. Don't remember the results but it was really good. I think it put out more than 300hp. And like I said, I don't think he did much except give it the right cam. The way I see it, the 307 had pretty much the bore of a 283 and the 3.25 stroke of the 327. So if you cam it right and get that compression ratio around 9.75 or more, it should rock.

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Your boy Sleeperdude will be jealous, hes got a thing for station wagons, especially Fairmonts yuk.great project man.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks again

[@Higgwigg2882]

The passenger side door has been “tommy boy’ed”! I was awaiting the clip!.. haha.

[@puddleduckist]

Cool ol chebby wagon Mortske! Can't wait to see it cruisin once again with duff hangin out the window!!!! Needs the ol puddin powa wash!!!! Cool buick, my friend in high-school had a white 66 buick special with a 2 speed and the 300 wildcat in it, not much power but it was a nice cruiser!

[@jeffrykopis5468]

I love wagons. Had a 67 Coronet wagon, 74 Torino wagon, 76 LTD wagon, and my favorite daily driver ever, an 87 Crown Vic wagon. I was a cab driver then, and the boss had a bunch of old boxy 80s Crowns. One was an 84 or so, ex cop of course, with a 351W. I bought it for 100 bucks, quite used up, just for the cop sway bars, alternator, radiator, and "true" dual exhaust system! Some past owner had put long glasspacks on it. The cats were plugged, all 4 of them, but I "fixed" that 😉😁. I'm certain my wagon picked up 20hp from that exhaust, easily.

[@MortskeRepair]

That’s awesome!

[@michaeldufresne9280]

Great episode Mortske. Yeah MS on the tires means mud in snow. Had a neighbor who had one of those when I was a kid, lotta valve train noise. 307‘s were known for soft cams and bad lifters. Enjoyed the show was awesome. Be safe, and carry-on. All of my hardware I ordered from you outa be here this week.🤣🤣🤣

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on

[@alanbellkey4592]

Yes back in high school 82 Ford short bed stepside 4 x 4 lifted I would always run this one railroad track that never got used anymore one time I was going 70 rip the rear shocks right in half 🙌🙌🙌

[@MortskeRepair]

Whoops

[@mrromantimothy]

KZbin has your back for sure I would have watched that go cart video normally I watch all your videos but I kept looking to see how many times it was up next in my feed I believe I counted seven times but they sure wanted me to watch that video.

[@MortskeRepair]

Nice!

[@johndewey6829]

the 307 was one of the best engines I ever owned. it was in a 68 Impala, then a 67 chevell SS, & then a 67 El Camino

[@takuacheperformance4740]

Your page always brings me much joy!! Love on Duffers for us please!

[@MortskeRepair]

So glad!

[@rottoratrodrusttohotrodaka3550]

Had a 68 Chevelle wagon also and it was a blast to Hot Rod around town. Heavy car for a powerglide, but alot of fun.

[@WetPickle1]

I stil need, no the people need a Mortske, Puddin and Duff collaboration!!!

[@dombutler7685]

Thanks Mortske, the wagon turned out better than expected, you'll sell it easily! I once borrowed a 58 Merc 4 door hartop wagon for a couple of weeks, it was great, ran well even with the y block! and weird seeing you with no glasses on, you looked younger! (Maybe I need glasses!!)

[@MortskeRepair]

Cool cars!

[@waynekopinski1949]

Come on Mortske, M&S on tires means Mud and snow.😂👍

[@MortskeRepair]

my bad

[@tyhogue8316]

Nomad! No way.😮I have never seen that style hubcap. Hopefully the motor is something special.👍 it would have been better to have an 8 track player, it probably would still work. Yes I’d like the shortbread recipe please!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

In highschool I tried to kill the power glide and straight six that came originally in my 70 Nova and they would Not die! I would be going 50 mph and drop into reverse! It would sizzle the tires till I came to a stop then go into reverse burnout backwards then slam it back into drive. Do that back and forth over a 1000 times! It would still drive just fine...lol Chevys! ❤️🤘

[@MortskeRepair]

That’s insane!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@@MortskeRepair Ok, maybe not 1000 times but definitely hundreds!

[@MortskeRepair]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage I'd believe it!

[@danswartwood4580]

Thank you for your APPRECIATION and everything

[@MortskeRepair]

Our pleasure Dan!

[@devinhaines4142]

Oh man that rig looks sweet after the wash! Totally different. Good fun Mortske!

[@MortskeRepair]

Sure does! Glad you enjoyed it Devin!

[@nodaklojack]

Thx for putting put another good video. Enjoyable.

[@AndrewHCann]

Also that amazing Water Pump bearing Mortske and not first one I seen before also ! Also those 307 motor are amazing strong and bullet proof too!

[@richmill6043]

Welcome back to Mondays Duff Dog and Morstke!

[@dillonmiller956]

My Pawpaw always had a quart of Top Artic in the toolbox of his pickup. Brings back good memories.

[@MortskeRepair]

Good stuff!

[@Oyvind88]

Awsome wagon and video, the style off it😎👌 Monday is saved,score👏

[@lovetocrank]

Glad it’s running for you, but I did enjoy listening to that starter when you were cranking!!