455 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser! Muscle Car Station Wagon! Will It Run?!? Abandoned for Decades!

[@Andrew-bs1mi]

Talky talky talky go away

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@thomaskerschner3010]

I don't understand.....still....if you don't like the video, why watch?

[@gerrygwilson2849]

Happy thanksgiving turkey

[@swissredneck8000]

Thank you Master Mortske😜

[@markshepherd148]

​@@MortskeRepairI recently bought a 1999 Chevy 28ft p30 ex Frito lay van runs great I put fresh fuel and filter like I say it runs amazing I was noticing the oil pressure go from 60psi to 30psi shut 51:02 51:08 the engine off and 90% of my oil was in side the radiator my local parts house said my cooler had to have busted inside the radiator ive seen trans fluid cooler do this exact same thing changed the radiator in the C10 works great now have you ever heard of the oil cooler busting and fill my radiator with oil

[@stevenlatham4397]

People might think I’m weird, but I love station wagons. If I ever have the money to restore a classic car it would probably be a station wagon. This video made my day.

[@mattbrown5511]

I asked Mortske about wagons a bit back. It is good to see one here.

[@JeffKopis]

Not weird at all. Many thousands of car guys love wagons. They also made popular drag cars in Stock Eliminator.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

At one point you couldn't give them away! If you're curious about the wagon in my profile picture, there's a playlist on channel.

[@gerry-p9x]

@@mattbrown5511 that's all we grew up in 50 to. 80 ranch imALA. Malibu. Country squires had about ten of em in that era. Luved sitting in 3rd and making faces at drivers going down the. Shore

[@michaelcoonce6694]

The vista cruiser was the cutlass . The scenic cruiser was the big wagon

[@Sleeperdude]

My grandpa would be proud. I’d like to have one but with headers and flexy house.

[@FORDCAMPERSPECIAL]

Hey Josh 👋

[@kristopherboice197]

Josh watches Mortske? Who knew?? I bet you also watch DD, Puddin and Vice Grip huh. That's awesome!!!

[@MortskeRepair]

and cragars!

[@Mike-Olds-1]

The Vista Cruiser was the coolest wagon ever. I had one years ago. Mild built 455, 400 trans/shift kit with 3:73 limited slip rear. I wish I still had it 👍🇺🇸

[@cooperhunter1974]

I love how you, puddin, and dd's speed shop are friends and tease one another. Thanks for the great content!

[@NoWr2Run]

What THAT HACK, DD SPEED SHOP, LMAO. His Tri 5 builds are pretty Impressive although he's not good with DENTS, LOL.

[@FinalFinishDetail]

Lmao, IMHO, everyone has there strong and weak points. My weak points lately are trying to run a small detail shop of my own. And work a second job and spend time with my son and wife and still watch all you great KZbin guys lol. Keep up the content love it all and thank you.

[@dalemagners404]

No. I don't think so

[@JeffKopis]

DD is friends with everybody. Uncle Tony, Dave Newbern, and many others. It's the Canadian way. They're impossibly nice. Must be the Tim Hortons donuts. Or the Molsons.

[@glennmanchester5696]

Yeah I like watching all you guys Dan and Dani the kanuks Uncle Tony etc comical

[@mountainmangarage7572]

I love the old Vista Cruiser. You need to get this baby all nice again. Especially since your a 70s show guy. Good job as always brother.

[@allenbourassa1579]

I like the way you bash Puddin,and DDs Speedshop,but knowing they are really your friends! I would really like to see you,Puddin,and Dan do a build all togather,but don't worry you don't have to power wash it! Love your videos!

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

I can't believe so many people passed up working on this awesome car! Solid body muscle wagons are hard to find... Back in the day, they were the first cars to have the big blocks taken out to be used in another Oldsmobile! Love the 68-72 Vista Cruisers!!! I need to find a 69 to match my Cutlass.

[@MortskeRepair]

Couldn't agree more!

[@richxts1357]

Mr. Mortske, watching you and your friend un-pack that door, it looked like two (2) Bears Humpin' basketballs. Who, Hah!, keep the videos comin'!

[@MortskeRepair]

I agree

[@stephenbraun9951]

How cool is it to binge watch Motske AND Puddin

[@MortskeRepair]

the coolest!

[@matthewhutchins4284]

The way the motor sounded when you first turned it over, you could find a pot to beat on and make a song beat lol

[@mrgreezy1]

Never in my lifetime for any reason would I ever had thought I’d see you installing new carpet into anything. This is a definite milestone for this channel. I’m overwhelmed with joy and enthusiasm. Proud of you sir. 💯💯 💯

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mrgreezy1]

@@MortskeRepair absolutely.

[@JeffKopis]

When my ol' lady (ex) wanted a new carpet, I told her to grow it herself 🤣

[@richfletcher4286]

Maybe hang that door where you film the Mortske minutes. Be a great back drop. I wouldn’t mind seeing it all the time.

[@stuartfletcher2378]

That kept me on the edge of my chair though out the whole episode . At first I thought it was not going to even start , but I know that you can start just about anything , and you proved that with a cough and a backfire . The initial run down was not promising but some new parts solved the problems . the burnouts at the end of the video were great , especially the light show from the carb , no extra illumination needed Thanks for the monolog your wit is still sharp like a pointy stick . God Bless you all , Duff Dog too , Till next time . Stuart in Ontario ..

[@MortskeRepair]

Much appreciated Stuart

[@felixsmokes420daily8]

nice to see u scan comments, defiantly a tgif type day when video is dropped@@MortskeRepair

[@crookytweet3933]

Ordered two cozies and my wife bootlegged one and stuck it on the fridge for drinks/making dinner. Thanks man. Cheers.

[@MortskeRepair]

good thing you got two!

[@Falstaff-mr8fk]

Vista is Spanish for "view". So, with all those windows, you always had a great view while you were cruising maybe? We had a 72 Plymouth station wagon when I was growing up. What a dog of a car. Always was breaking down. Dad was always working on it. My mom once asked our mechanic if he minded that my dad worked on the car. He said no because it meant he would be getting it soon to work on. True story.

[@MortskeRepair]

Bahaha

[@gordocarbo]

Dodge and AMC had the worst rep back then remember it well.

[@KixBryant]

Hanging out, down the street, the same old thing we did last week, hello Wisconsin!

[@LarryBunch-q7j]

I worked the parts counter of an Olds and IH Dealership in the 70s. These were pretty classy Wagons in the day. I knew of a couple of guys that had to give up their cool Muscle Cars when they had a few kids and this was a fairly cool looking option for them. I think you could order them with a 455 in 72 but most had 350s.

[@gordocarbo]

My dads budyy had a 455 wagon, made many road trips from LA to the sierras to go backpacking in it. HS kids would be embarrassed to be driving one of these....but made for great party/beach mobiles...pile in partys on.

[@davidr6045]

My dad had a delta 88 with a 455 and a two barrel carburetor. We took it to Spain as he was in the Air Force and it ran on regular gas. Definitely a rocket ship. Dad raced all the Porsches and other European sports cars even when pulling a camping trailer. Great to see this video brings back super memories

[@jeffhutchins7048]

Can't wait for the black Dodge D-10]0 SWB video. I had a yellow '75 Adventurer as a daily driver with a 400 HP small block as a daily driver for about 5 years. LOVED IT!!! Gave to my Wife as her driver when we first got married. She put it in reverse at high idle with het foot on the brake and BAM!!! Blew reverse out of the 727. Took it to my transmission guy and got it fixed. When I picked it up he said. "YOU LET YOUR WIFE DRIVE THAT THING!" Pulled the engine, put in a stock 318 and sold it to a friend.....man I miss it. Straight as an arrow and ZERO RUST. Put the engine in the same thing exvpt 4WD with military 1 1/4 ton Dodge 4:09/4:10 axles nd made it a mud truck. That engine SINGS and got 14 mpg in the 2wd.

[@Alanwalter1976]

Rain day home from work and a Mortske video. Perfect!

[@MortskeRepair]

Enjoy!

[@jockmchaggis6797]

Damn, Mojo may not be keen on being on camera, but every time he is, his quips always get me rolling 🤣 "Why don't you like unit points..?" "Because they're miserable" 🤣🤣

[@johnheimbrock4397]

It's a Vista Cruiser...You cruse the Vista's with it!!! Thanks for the entertainment.

[@MegaMobass]

Good for cruising the vistas. Love those old wagons.

[@dombutler7685]

Thanks Mortske!

[@charleykeenan6171]

Great episode! The issue I personally had with "uni-points" was always quality of manufacturing. They worked ok when they worked. Sadly, if they were bad out of the box you couldn't return them.. Soooo better to go with individual parts - odds are good they won't all be bad.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@stephenbraun9951]

Oh yeah… Getcha some of that!!!! Who needs a Bobcat!!! Sir Mortskous. That’s who!!!!!!!

[@Mrhalligan39]

The Vista Cruiser was the Cutlass-body station wagon, the Custom Cruiser was the Delta 88-body station wagon. Custom Cruisers had all the electric options with a vanishing tailgate that retracted into the body.

[@mattparoz4246]

14:43 welsh plug is cockeyed (freeze plug) 🇦🇺🤙🏼 cool ol wagon.

[@waltdenis9621]

Really enjoy watching you young guys making something of yourselves! I have been watching since the beginning. Great channel and content! Always a pleasure!!!

[@alphonsowalkingbull6326]

I FINALLY got to finish this video and I spit my energy drink out when you said "HIT IT WITH YOUR PURSE!!" MY uncles used to say that same thing and "Good Enough For the Girls I Go With" or my favorite "I knew a girl like that.." growing up it was always one liners like that you'd hear around the old timers hanging around as a kid,that's one of the reasons I love watching your videos dude it's always cool to see you doing the same things me and gramps used to do to pass the time during the days,I loved going to his friends yards and seeing old trash trucks and old cars I wish my daughter got to see old stuff like that she's 5 and loves old trucks anything loud like her dad's suburban she loves lol keep it coming dude love the content!

[@MortskeRepair]

Good stuff!

[@rssvss]

Nearly 2 hours! Very very nice! Thank you And before I forget. Chin you are fantastic, you always get the sound level so good with your uploads! Most youtubers don't even try.

[@zacheryjohnson234]

I try to make it a priority, I've received varying feedback in the past.

[@vicferrari9380]

Yea you gotta love when you get your ears cleaned a half dozen times on 1⃣ video.

[@toddallard7133]

Mortske Monday and Puddin Monday! What a great day to watch You Tube!

[@travisjohnson5747]

A 68' 455 is a very good motor to build. Torque galore. Look at the heads and see which ones they are. Could be any number of heads...C,D,F,J. Some are quite valuable. Typically J heads are referred to as Junk though. The letter is on left hand lower corner of head.

[@spencerrobinson2719]

1977….me and 6 or 7 other kids, crusin in the Vista cruiser…lots a fun memories

[@Atodaso-pg9kq]

Sleeperdude needs to add that to his fleet! I think it’s awesome!

[@justingould7348]

Yea he does how cool would it be if he did and they collabed!

[@firemanjeffgg2440]

That door looks like an awesome merch design

[@johncampbell5880]

It was called a Vista Cruiser because of the window panels in the raised roof.

[@urbanurchin5930]

Thanks, Captain Obvious !

[@KevRalph]

1:34:40 sounds like the old GE Smith and the Saturday night live band from around 1990 - heading out for a commercial break

[@jobertvangool9961]

Thank you for this excellent episode! You’re too good to us, another 2 hours, it’s gonna be hard to get used to less!

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@differentgroove1]

I love Vista . Give her some love and you will have a cool swaggin for someone .

[@toddcrosley8099]

You and DD are about tied on the hackery on this week videos. With all them wall hangers you can make about 30 new videos like Puddin's pimp my shop videos.

[@That70sChannel]

I'm jealous cuz I haven't got an actual shop to pimp..

[@Corylewis5]

Hahaha😂😂

[@JamesBraun-o5t]

Oldsmobile named those Vista Cruisers because of the roof windows. I had a ‘79 Custom Cruiser when I was broke in grad school. It had one of those 261 diesels that were based on the gasoline engines. They were so bad that Oldsmobile replaced mine with the V-6 at over 100K miles at no charge. I decided I’d keep driving it until it died even though my wife wouldn’t ride in it. I had 400K on it when it was stolen, parked between my wife’s Mustang and our neighbor’s Corvette. Three weeks later I got it back. I’d had enough and gave it to an elderly couple that needed a car. Sometimes I miss it. Great video. You didn’t have a lot to work with there.

[@timfremstad3434]

Sleeperdude might be interested in this one

[@corvettejohn4507]

I really love the silver '62 Grand Prix, can't wait to see the episode on it!

[@kacjustafarmer1157]

Holy shit! Sometimes you ramble too much. I found myself screaming, Start the damn thing!!!!!

[@kacjustafarmer1157]

😂😅😂

[@MortskeRepair]

What’s a “kac” farmer anyway?

[@scottboettcher]

Well, I'd wager he needs a good pair of Wellies! @@MortskeRepair

[@79tazman]

I know what you mean I use to watch him all the time and just loved his stuff but it has changed now he talks more then anything and most of the Vehicles are just old trucks that run I use to love back in the old shop him getting the stuck engines going or trying to get it going but it's been a long time since one of those came along but I just can't stand when he talks so much it tells me that the vehicle runs and he is just killing time to make a video.

[@kacjustafarmer1157]

@@MortskeRepair kac my initials and I farm. Enjoy your channel regardless of my shit talk.

[@putinsbestfriend5900]

That is literally my most favorite dream car ❤ I live in Canada. If you ever choose to part with it Mortske I would love to give that sweet girl a home

[@mrbarr1961]

Mortske We have 3 cats, Duff by your side on the fender was helping you out he needed a bone for that guy. Enjoy your working thur the problems of getting a motor to fire off. I never had that training but watching you go thru it helps me to know what to look for when i start working on my old 91 truck. Have a great Thanksgiving guy.

[@MortskeRepair]

Same to you!

[@WingmanJohnny]

What a beast from the east. I like the Olds. Super cool 😎

[@garysoykin2783]

That’s cool that door very nice guy😊

[@FreedomRock44]

Mortske Your DOOR is AWESOME!!!!!!! That was some work to do!!!!!!!! Verrrrrrryyyyyy Nicccccccccceeeeeahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!

[@derekwalters6132]

Was watching this and was literally shouting come on baby you can’t do it you know you want to you you’re so close. Glad to see someone is taking her home and is going to continue on the work you started. My wife heard you say “ alright for the girls we go out with” and said “what’s that all about?” So had to explain the line to her, and then she said “ he sure likes his sandwiches, he seems to talk about having one all the time” so I had to let her know you were talking about a beer, another great video and both Duff and Mojo played a great part in this video, they both played their parts for comical relief, Duff jumping in the Pontiac and having a good sniff, and Mojo providing his wisdom on those points in his own special Mojo way.

[@freddyz9363]

Lol i love how you and dd speed shop talk smack hallarious love both of your content Awsome stuff

[@briankottman8274]

Heh, 14:42 shows the loose freeze plug that reared its ugly head later, but I can see how distracting the rest of the crust was. Thanks for sharing the hard work, Dylan.

[@dennisconnolly1]

That was so funny when "Duff" was snorting the tail pipe, he is such a loyal companion! Also glad you gave him plenty of attention on this one, he will love you like no other wife ever would!

[@MortskeRepair]

Absolutely

[@rufus7704]

That engine sounds good fella

[@andy1056]

At the shop I used to work at, we loved it when AC/Delco came out with the UniSet points, because it saved us a few minutes on tune-ups, not having to fiddle with installing a separate condenser. Then came HEI….high tech!

[@robertvance1873]

I love that Vista Cruiser Awesome Cars.

[@tradrodsandcustoms]

Mortske with his feature films 2+ hours, 66k views inside 15 hrs....fella has the midas touch!

[@ldog70]

So I have been binge watching your channel all week. I tend to fast forward through the parts where you explain what your doing because I'm dumb and don't understand it. That said, I love how you are old school. You get 'em in, get 'em going, and move on to the next. It's not a whole huge process of practically rebuilding everything before you even try to start them. I also love how you criticize those who criticize you, but in a FUNNY way. Keep up the great work.

[@ldog70]

Oh yeah we have eight guinea pigs

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevieseymore75]

Beautiful wagon love vista cruiser

[@rayvoorhies7180]

My parents owned a Oldsmobile Vista. Brings back many memories of family vacations. I liked looking through the roof window. Ours had a power window on the tailgate and hidden storage in the back. It's under the floor panels that lift up. Thanks for the great memories.

[@MortskeRepair]

Very cool!

[@Ron-uk3no]

a great old Vista boozer not many left that clean , could make a great sleeper. Great channel !!!

[@jeffrobodine8579]

I had a 72 Vista Cruiser in the early 1990's in green with a green interior. Sold it to a neighbor that restored it into a 442 clone with a dark green metallic paint with gold stripes on the hood and around the wheel wells. I almost wanted to buy it back.

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

I love how you give DD Speed Shop a shout out and how he gives you one! 🤣🤣🤣

[@smarternu]

I love DD speed shop. Those two are great. They dubbed one of your video's for their Merch. It was Hilarious. As for hacking, we have all been there.

[@terrallputnam7979]

I Love the Olds Vista Cruiser! It was the Cutlass Wagon! I think those cars are super cool. If you remember in Family Vacation, One of these was traded in for the BIG UGLY Family Truckster wagon. When they tried to back out they Crushed the Vista Cruiser. That was a criminal act in my book. Love the windows in the roof! With the woodgrain faded completely white and the top faded to Tennessee Orange, it gives it a two tone color scheme that I could really dig! Yes that is a Step in the Bumper for little kids to get into the sideways or rear facing seats in the very back.

[@maxbialystock254]

Its Thanksgiving so aside from my family, I am grateful to those who share their expertise so that others may learn from their successes and failures equally. Humble folks without temptation as the song says. So thank you to Mortske and Duff and Mogo too for giving of themselves for our entertainment.

[@MortskeRepair]

Our pleasure

[@jesterr7133]

This car is friggin awesome. I'm a station wagon guy. I drag raced a Roadmaster wagon. I can't wait to find another cool old wagon.

[@johnelliott7375]

Mortske is that man that Mojo needs to thrive

[@johncrawford6992]

That segment with you and mojo talking about points is why everyone should watch this show your rants and information are the best by far Thankyou,Keep up the great work

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@BOXCAR1428]

Every man woman and child should own an Oldsmobile 455 big valve rocket!!! Happy Thanksgiving Mr. Mortske and Duff enjoy your bird🖕😮

[@MortskeRepair]

Same to you

[@unkalfudd]

Sleeperdude88 was just talking about the vista cruiser his grand parents had. He’d love yours

[@gordd1447]

Perfect timing. I’m just picking up an old square body that someone put a 455 in it back in the day. Education and entertainment day for me. 👍👍

[@MortskeRepair]

interesting

[@GoldRose63]

Miss that last frost plug in the side of the block hangin out

[@rickylaporte6750]

Sleeper Dud loves those wagons.

[@RabidSnot]

Good deal ! was going to comment about the counter clock wise rotor thing but seems like you caught it in the stick of time.. this time. Gotta love the GM banner when it comes to ye Oldsmo-Bubble.. Vista Cruiser's.. are super vista seeing machines..used to ride facing backwards in my youth and throw up on those behind us. 3rd row rear facing seating is a thing of the past.. olden days. another by gone era. Driving in the good ol U.S.A in my GM product Today.

[@curttabor2827]

Very Nice, my sisters friend had a "cruiser" in the late 70's , man we get 10 or sometimes more and we go to the drivein good times. Thanks for the vid allways enjoy the education .

[@brucejessie]

My favorite GM marque, Oldsmobile, and the mighty 455 torque monster! Awesome! 🙂

[@timewilltella39]

Now thats a cool old wagon 👍

[@damonwehling1596]

Just noticed at 14:40 mark can see the freeze/coolant plug not sitting properly. Great vids always watch. Vista Cruisers are cool just picked our first one couple years ago ,a 1965.

[@daviduglem3213]

One thing I love about your channel Mortske is the constant narration. For me I'm reminded of hanging out with my buddies working on old cars when I was a young guy.

[@MortskeRepair]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@tonyg3573]

Nice Vista Cruiser. I have a 65 Buick Sport Wagon with similar roof glass.

[@dieterlange7581]

Me and my wife first time in my 1970 vista cruiser rocket at a battle of the bands oh yeah good times 1980. 🍺🍺🍺👍🤣👌💯🇺🇸

[@Brooksyscarrestorations]

G'day Duff, Mojo and Mr Mortskie!! What a Beast of a Wagoon!! 😮😮😮

[@andrewtimmerman9974]

The burnout finale was worth the wait

[@patrickmidiri1543]

Love the old cutlass station wagon, great video. Thanks again.

[@peterstombaugh4204]

Love that dog

[@tyhogue8316]

I love the new shop but I like the old one too!😊 I just it’s more classic Mortske!

[@tonygiraldes7848]

More Mortske Monday Magic! Just the greatest 😊❤️

[@kerryhickman2235]

I really enjoy your channel!! I'm not sure if you'll read this, but when I was younger I worked for a transmission shop backed in the 80's. I just thought that you might want to check the modulator on the transmission. I think that it might have a bad diaphram in it which will cause your car to smoke a lot & lose transmission fluid through the vacuum line that is attached to it & burn the fluid in the engine. It's something that is easy to check as I'm sure you already know. I use to see a lot of older vehicles come in smoking really bad & low on fluid & just about everytime it would be the modulator. Hope this is the case & it helps. Thanks for the great content!!

[@MortskeRepair]

This one wasn't even hooked up!

[@johnelliott7375]

The Mortske crew can find one in the room of goodies.

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video Mr. Mortske. Always look forward to them.

[@Crash-549-vh1]

Best looking station wagon built

[@donnieboyum2715]

Yeah buddy! Love some Oldsmobile love. I have a 69 442. I built it to match my dad's he bought when he came back from Vietnam. Thanks, my man good stuff.

[@geion54]

The prince of old bangers, love this channel with a passion.

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad to hear it

[@rssvss]

Mortske, you went above and beyond for content for us. I tip my hat to you! Thanks

[@MortskeRepair]

I appreciate that!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Mortske :) , MOJO :) , Duff Dog 🐕, , I have 2 friends of mine have 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser in 2 tone Green of Lime plus Forest Dark with Fake Wood Grain to also orgnail 350 Blue block motor with 2 barrel on small circle plus Choke cable knob in dash factory type , Power Steering also Brakes , Air Conditioning old style , 4 core truck rad with Automatic Transmission cooler , single exhaust to , Turbo 400 3 speed Automatic transmission , 411 rear end gears plus 4 wheel drum brakes too but he put disk on front , Emergency cable need fix up , car had 160.000 miles when bought it of person I know and Am/ Fm radio plus want that bumper on tail gate square part it to open tailgate they go sideways and like box pickup does too ! Fuel cap is metal one like pickup too ! Both wheel turn same too and is true on his to also fuel tank is 35 gallons , fuel mileage is 15 mpg on local under 40 mph and 60 mph or higher speed is 35 mpg too ! Top speed is 100 on miles had up too when Air Conditioning not on ! His car bought for $2,000 need brakes plus Emergency brake cable all brakes lines and send unit on fuel tank to ! Plus new tires of 215 /65 /14 on factory rims but surprise part Orgnail rim plus spare tire was 100 % never used was Good Year type ! His has Windshield Wiper on back window tailgate plus separate fluid on left side and front he got bigger Windshield Wipers fluid jug in front from 2002 Chevrolet Impala car put in and running good ! Car in super shape for never smoked in ever interior perfectly shape and sounds like brand new!

[@jeffreyharman9145]

Mighty auto parts. What a blast from the past!!

[@troysgarage]

That wall hanger is super cool! Love it when the bigger channels give the shoutouts to the smaller channels (startup channels).