Abandoned in a field for 48 Years!! 1961 Chevrolet BelAir! Will it Run?!?

[@glennnickerson8325]

Pull in the Bubbletop, park it next to the sedan and do a weekend thrash session on it... You won't regret it (at first)! Good Monday morning Mr. M!

[@jeromebreeding3302]

Mortske, you have the patience of jobe, but you kept the faith, and got the old stovebolt running. She's gonna need rings though. The body is so straight, it would be a shame to part her out. As usual, great video !

[@Rev.Clarence]

@Glenn Nickerson That sounds like a super idea! What say you, Mr. Mortske? 😁😂

[@MortskeRepair]

@@Rev.Clarence I would but this one is sold... So I gotta find another parts car. This one was just too complete for me to strip out unfortunately.

[@tonyfriend7413]

@@jeromebreeding3302 NO E in JOB! DUMMY...Lamont.

[@jeromebreeding3302]

@@tonyfriend7413 I stand corrected. Being familiar with the old testament, I should know better, however, my point has weight.

[@ForsakenSteel]

Always look forward to watching Mortske on Monday morning.

[@79tazman]

Me to I like that he shows everything and acts normal

[@MortskeRepair]

@@79tazman First time anyone was called me "normal"!!

[@keithharden7844]

@@MortskeRepair you and Puddin are the only normal ones out there.

[@vinces8974]

I enjoy your videos Mortske ,they remind me of being in auto shop class 39 years ago, everything you say is what my shop teacher said , he also despised flexy hoses, Lol

[@MortskeRepair]

Sounds like a good guy

[@74nova36]

I always wondered why everyone else has flexxies and my modern-self went to O’Reillys and mocked a formed hose. I’m wondering if old guys just don’t like the newer look?

[@MortskeRepair]

@@74nova36 I don't think it has anything to do with a "newer" look

[@74nova36]

@@MortskeRepair just straight up laziness maybe? Honestly I haven’t even seen flex hose when I go in the back part of O’Reillys. *The more you know*

[@74nova36]

@@MortskeRepair also it’s crazy how you can’t kill these inlines 6’s. My three on the tree still grabs nice and tight as well. I just can’t justify yanking it out for an 8 cylinder when it doesn’t consume or leak a drop of oil.

[@TheWalkmanRotation]

Stoked! I just turned 47 this morning. It's snowing(Spokane,Washington) and I needed something to watch today to get my car fix in. This works. One of these days-I want to buy one of these old rides you get running again.

[@bigcountryjd]

Send some of that white stuff down here to Vancouver

[@TheWalkmanRotation]

@@bigcountryjd You can have all of it. lol. I was planning on working on my '75 460 Merc today,maybe the '73 454 Caprice or cleaning the white letters on my '72 Cutlass S-but looking like a whole lot of "Not today.". haha. Oh well.

[@bigcountryjd]

@@TheWalkmanRotation so far its a good day for some go kart thrashing.

[@bigcountryjd]

Just gave another peek out the window. Its snowing

[@tammylott921]

HAPPY B-DAY .... 23RD IM 45 ....

[@scottsimpkins2200]

Pure entertainment! Thanks for keeping me chuckling!

[@MortskeRepair]

Our pleasure

[@dipwaded]

tears were running down my face when you’re cruising along head out the window it’s 20° the car is smoking like a chimney and duffs having a great time Thank you for another phenomenal video keep them coming !

[@MortskeRepair]

Our pleasure Ed!

[@hgj2019]

Fifty years ago I bought a 1959 Chevrolet Brookwood 2door station wagon from my father. (I needed a car because I had flipped my 1967 Dodge Dart /273 auto and needed transportation to college in the coming fall.). The Brookwood had been a family car and we used it for hunting and fishing. I learned to drive in it, practicing on muddy backroads before I had a learners permit. It had a 235 I6 and three on the tree. It was a big old lead sled that got 20 miles for each gallon of 30 cent gas. I drove it to college two hours from our home and had big plans to install a 327 with LT1 heads (that I was building) and a rock crusher. Before I could get it all done the early 70s bad economy hit the family business hard and I lost my garage in the back of the business building when we had to close. At the same time the 235 cracked a head and without a shop I couldn’t finish the 327 or work on the 235. Sold car with 235 and partially finished 327 for about $75. I’ve missed that car for almost fifty years. I’ve enjoyed these 235 videos a lot, and didn’t realize that I had forgotten how they sound. Thanks for doing the videos. Brings back memories.

[@Paleoman52]

Bringing life back to the dead, this was a Lazarus for sure! It is hard to decide about going further or using as a donor, either way worth the price paid. Glad to see you were able to find a new home for this one, glad you won't be losing the shop this week. Great video and awesome test drive complete with donuts!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks Paleo!

[@keithharden7844]

Mortske Monday! A very welcome break from the world.

[@genedunn9283]

Right about 49:00 I was literally yelling at my computer “Duff! Tell him to look down! There’s a valve on #5 that’s not working!”. Thanks for a great video, you made my day!

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

My grandparents had a 1961 Bel Air 4-door sedan like this when I was a little boy. I haven't seen any pictures of it for many years but it was either Seafoam Green (like Mortske's Impala) or Seamist Turquoise. When they owned it they lived in an apartment on a steep hill in the Twin Peaks area of San Francisco. I remember being scared when sitting in the back seat of my parents' Impala when going up that hill. In 1971 my grandfather sold the car to his wife's nephew and bought a used 1970 Impala that had air conditioning. All of us took a cross country trip that summer in that car because only it had AC. He bought both the 1961 Bel Air and 1970 Impala from a friend who was district zone manager for Chevrolet.

[@rladams65]

The look on your face at 1:01.xx when you finished unsticking/reattaching those 2 valves and pulled the trigger on the cheater switch is priceless.

[@ReallyDumbName]

Had a thought about debris in the intake. Remove the spark plugs so the valves can’t pull vacuum, then stick the shop-vac down the throat of the intake and crank the engine so that you pull vacuum back through each of the valves. Maybe clean out the loose stuff anyway. Experiment for a future project?

[@Hobodeluxe960]

worth a shot. couldn't hurt.

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

Sounds like a good idea.

[@willybones3890]

Might be worth making a flat plate adapter to fit on the intake to do that.

[@vinces8974]

I unclog sink And bathtub drains with a shopvac, definitely worth a try on an engine

[@sultros]

"We need to schedule a break-through". Hilariously odd but effective method. Glad you bring us along Mortske. You're the only channel that captures shop moments that go on to become future stories.

[@nukesploder]

There's something majestic about working on your junker and getting frustrated through the week and then watching somebody else go through the same pain! Thanks for the upload mortske!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching and commenting Nuke!

[@JONSDIYM]

Mad respect for doing all this & all while still holding down a 9-5. 🤘

[@markandkimmacadam2854]

Halfass Kustom gave you a big shout to u on last video. Both of you guys are pretty cool. Now Puddin not so cool. Hahaha have a great

[@MortskeRepair]

Heck yeah! Brents a good due!

[@robertnovotny4588]

What's a video without not having your best friend there morske he makes the video all but 100% worth watching .thanks for the entertaining.

[@FrisellFan01]

We love us some repairs and... will it run by Duff for sure !

[@bigcountryjd]

That squeal was something to behold. Glad it sold quick. Lets see some car floor hackery one of these days.

[@garymccord4277]

Great video could not stop watching. I would have given up, But Duff made you keep after it for the RIDE he was expecting. Enjoy your hard work.

[@jeaniepatterson2384]

Best thing about Monday, Mortske!

[@nickfarmer88]

Between watching this guy and Vice Grip, I wanna go out there and start starting cars that havent ran since the Reagan years 🤣

[@richardbaumgart2454]

I think Nixon was in office the last time this thing ran ✌ I am not a crook! ✌ 😄

[@rocktoonzz]

@@richardbaumgart2454 Actually, if it last ran in 74, that might well have been...Ford

[@robertvance1873]

Mortske is much better at the Will it Run

[@richardbaumgart2454]

@@rocktoonzz yeah Ford took over in August soooo...pretty close to Nixon era 💩. It would of been Nixon if..well..you know.

[@mikepraed4623]

I play "will it run" everyday with my Chevy Express 2500. She's been around the block some (230000 miles) but keeps going.

[@kijijiaccount9166]

Right on time, morning Mortske!

[@garyrobinson8991]

Great video. My dad had a 61 Bel Air, so it was fun seeing what’s left of the interior & engine on this one. Took my driver’s test in dad’s 61 with std shift, so some good memories! Hope the new owner(s) keep one or both going !

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

What color?

[@garyrobinson8991]

@@SpockvsMcCoy red, with white top

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

@@garyrobinson8991 Sounds like Ermine White with either Roman Red or the darker Honduras Maroon. Very striking color combination and would look especially nice with the Impala wheel covers and wide whitewalls.

[@stevilmeyers]

My favorites are the 235 revivals. I'm going to be bringing my 54 Chevy back to life after setting in the garage 13 yrs. It gives me hope

[@jim874]

I drove a 61 Bel Air in high school and college . It was our family' second car. It had the same engine .

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

What color?

[@jim874]

@@SpockvsMcCoy white with blue interior

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

@@jim874 Ermine White. My grandparents had a similar Bel Air 4-door sedan (likely Seafoam Green). Did your car have the Impala wheel covers?

[@jim874]

@@SpockvsMcCoy Not that I remember. This was back in 1964. It was very stock. It had an all steel dash. No padding. It had an AM radio and lap belts. It used the same 6 cylinder as Mortske's, but ran a hell of a lot better . It came from Economy Chevrolet Used Cars, which my uncle managed.

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

@@jim874 Your uncle was a Used Car Manager?

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Wife had 97 expedition, shot out 4 plugs before I got sick of fixing it. Sold it first chance I got. 5.4 pain in the ass. Love your old rigs! Get to do a revival now and again and all the tricks I've gained from you helped massively... God Bless..

[@kevinkowaluk5682]

I shouldn't be at this point, but I'm always surprised when these things actually end up running and driving, great job! I want to see some more of that orange ford truck sitting in the shop. It looks clean!!

[@MortskeRepair]

Stay tuned!

[@grantkoeller8911]

The great pumpkin!!!!

[@jockmchaggis6797]

That's a Chevy for ya, if that had been a Ford it would've been a boat anchor

[@davidarnette327]

Duff getting a bath in the garage, that's just high class entertainment. Duff hanging out by the Model A, he's trying to tell you something. Also do what you have to do to get the bubble top running . You and Duff keep up the good work 👍

[@jockmchaggis6797]

Yea boi! An almost 2 hr Duff-Dog special! We all know just how exited he gets over an old Chev

[@Ol_Dude_Macabre]

I’m just staring at the valve not moving at about 49 minutes 😞

[@72Vw1302]

Same. I thought a few times he was staring right at it

[@ironpony42]

Finally - the comment I was looking for to know I wasn't alone. #5 has a stationary valve - I think the pushrod is not set in the lifter? I don't know, but it ain't movin'.

[@MortskeRepair]

If only I could have seen the video as I was working on it! Haha, lot goin through my head trying to get these things to fire up.

[@72Vw1302]

@@MortskeRepair well now we know a 235 won't run on 2 cylinders. But on 3 she will fire right up

[@Ol_Dude_Macabre]

@@MortskeRepair I know man. I was talking to the tv as if you could hear me. Lol

[@tyhogue8316]

Did I ever mention that I work the graveyard shift! I enjoy spending the night with you and Duff on my weekend!👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Much appreciated Ty

[@garydority9754]

Another great video!! You definitely wanted to take this one for a ride. I thought for a minute the oil pump was shot, good recovery. That door flying open really made your eyes bug out. Glad to see you filed up the nitrous bottle for Duff's tail wagging! Already waiting for next Monday's episode. Thanks as always!!

[@albertbasson6611]

Monday night, Mortske madness!!!! Yes!!!!! From a cooking 44°C in South Africa 🇿🇦. But I wouldn't have it any other way!! Cheers!!

[@bobadam7021]

I wish you had showed it running after the run, or did a compression test after she cooled down. I'm curious to see how much it came around after some run time.

[@MortskeRepair]

That would be cool, we just don't have enough time in the day for all that fun stuff.

[@Drewmk-sc9zv]

Hey Mortske and a very fluffy Duff ...lol .Wes and Puddin have a long way to go to catch up with content like this ...😂😄

[@laposat]

I was born in 1961, and my Dad bought a 1961 red Bel Aire and it was the first car I knew. These are special to me because of that, but this one was probably too far gone, but I am impressed at how much you are able to do and get it started. That is a lot of talent. Amazing how much Duff knows about these old girls. LOL. Thanks for taking us along again Mortske, we really enjoy it. Tim L.MN

[@MortskeRepair]

That's awesome!

[@mikebarnes8908]

Oh hell yeah!!! Nothing better than come home from work to some MULLET MORTSKE MONDAY!!

[@corydriver7634]

That look on you’re face when she started was priceless. 👍🏻 And now I finally understand why you don’t like flex hoses, makes sense.

[@curtpoore1037]

Just an observation- seems like Duff likes his cars the way my brother likes his women, the trashier the better... I enjoy watching you pull vehicles out of a field and work on them. You take on some pretty well worn stuff. Quick story, my grandmother had a 1961 Belair Post 235 3 speed. My Dad and uncle rebuilt the motor in our garage when the body was pretty decent. It ended up rusted out so bad she couldn't drive it anymore but the motor ran like a top. she had a wheat field way back behind the barn that had patches of horseweeds that didn't get cut and it made sort of a maze. My cousin, brother and I (I was driving and only about 14 years old) slipped the old Belair back in the field one night and were making laps and kept getting braver/faster with each round. finally ended up on two wheels darn near rolling it, seemed like forever before it finally came back down. We were scared to death. We still talk about that night at family get togethers. Funny how working on or driving cars seems to be the common thread between some friends and families. Had a great time growing up helping my Dad and Grandpa work on stuff. Hopefully I can have some fun with my grandson working on junk... when he is old enough to twist wrenches....

[@MortskeRepair]

Good times!

[@brianhayes7618]

Wow this turned out better than I thought it would. Kudos to you and Duff for your determination and spot of good luck. Another triumph for the Mortsky chronicles

[@oldpolak5203]

One of your best get her done videos ! Mortske you is the man ! No bs

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks Andy!

[@1970Coronet_green]

Wow! You saved the shop again! We're so proud! Please give Duff dog a pat on the head for me......

[@nancykitzinger3078]

At first I was thinking ‘Oh crap! Not again!’. But in true Mortske fashion, IT’S ALIVE! Barely, but it lives! Awesome video!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks Nancy!

[@rendelawenzel239]

Spring in my arse, can’t breathe, pilot bearing squeal, and the door flies open !!!…..perfect!🤣 awesome video mortske!

[@MortskeRepair]

All the lines to a great song!

[@MIKEH.777]

It's called a pawdicure when the dogs get their nails done. You & Duff are doing a fantastic job on the 61.

[@MortskeRepair]

Nice!

[@frankavellino6659]

Wow, just wow. Not surprised you get things to run. Well done

[@braxtonnelson7422]

I love these "make it run" videos... my first car was a 1959 Bel Air with the 235 and Powerglide. My Dad told me that it didn't have enough power to "pull a greasy string out of a cat's a$$"! It had plenty of body weight reduction-- you could see the road going by through the holes in the floorboards-- but it was pretty reliable. One day, I went to start her up, and the battery was on its' last legs. It was on the verge of starting, but wouldn't turn over one more time. Completely frustrated, I opened the hood and pushed down on one of the fan blades. Of course that was all it took to make it roar into life... nearly taking my hand off at the same time! I had forgotten that the key was still in the "on" position! I remember buying 14" recapped tires for the car for $14.99 each... nothing but the best for me! Great vids, Mortske! Pet Duff for me!

[@MortskeRepair]

Good times!

[@deanriley1284]

That was proper hard work! Hope someone makes something of it. Looking forward to more bubbletop videos!

[@johnhouseholder7682]

The duffer looks happy,thanks john from arizona

[@MortskeRepair]

He sure is!

[@topaz123212]

Always some of the best classics mortske! Keep getting er, I have a dji drone and have had it for a little over 2 years and have had nothing but perfection!

[@MortskeRepair]

awesome!

[@erikalbertson7483]

Another classic Mortske revival ! Definitely the smokiest runner you've had ! Keep them coming !

[@chinstrap7156]

You really outdid yourself on this one. Glad the donuts were fresh!👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@scottcampbell9078]

Love the big Chevy's! You were taking off the flywheel cover and said "Hold your breath.", I already was. Too funny!

[@MortskeRepair]

Haha, it's a habit!

[@Oyvind88]

Yes, my Monday is saved with you and Duff, great long video and car😎👌

[@ericmanuel3587]

Mortske Mondays are the BEST!!!!!

[@michaelslattery2121]

I don't know if twice the length is twice the work on a video, but I got MORE than twice the enjoyment! I wish I could give you two thumbs up.

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad to hear it Michael!

[@chrisboudreau6498]

Can’t wait to watch this later!

[@tonyfriend7413]

You are SOO Smart on these old Cars and Trucks.

[@MortskeRepair]

I'm just lucky, sometimes.

[@dustinhedin]

In Milwaukee for a tech class for work, just what I needed to unwind! Thanks buddy!!!!

[@MortskeRepair]

Good deal!

[@lorettajeffrey6365]

I had a 61 BelAir bubble top as my first car in 1967 when I was 16 yrs. old. Drove it about a year and had to do body work over the headlights in 1968. it had the 235 six banger with 3 on the tree. i blew the engine hot rodding and had it rebuilt and it was like new. Strong little engine. Good luck and enjoying your videos....tom jeffrey

[@brianhaw9398]

Wow! I had a '63 Pontiac Laurentian (canadian) back in the '80s and two of my brothers and I did a 5000 mile road trip in two weeks. This brings me back. It had a 230 ci if I'm not mistaken and a powerglide. No trouble at all on our trip but the frame broke above the rear axle about a year later. Keep up the great work!

[@asadgonza]

Great info about radiator cap, I didn't know. I had busted my radiator because of wrong cap.

[@firemanjeffgg2440]

That car will be a gem in summer. It sprays for skeeters for ya.

[@beardedscrapper538]

The little 235 that could. It seemed like it wasn't gonna run with such low compression. But it provex us wrong. Great video.

[@benlvsh]

Mortse, I must admit that I admire your hat which matches your pick ups paint job. Nice touch.

[@MortskeRepair]

Ha

[@rtistik94]

NOW I can get on with my Monday. Thanks for the video!!

[@pollopiuytre]

Nice slant 6 repair was cool how u don't give up And solved the problem....and don't throw wrenches like most of us wannabeezzz

[@MortskeRepair]

We edit that part out!

[@joelkarch3538]

mortske your channel rules...you never quit untill its running! right on brother keep on rockin and thanks for a great monday!!!!!!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks Joel!

[@stevendinapoli1239]

Again, The old Chevy 6 banger Bullet proof! Good job bringing it back around! 👍😎

[@johnm.5848]

I'd never thought that North Dakota would be a treasure trove of vintage Detroit Iron Mort. As always, you saved another classic.

[@markjones7741]

Great vid Mortske. If someone offers what you want take it, otherwise cut it up for your bubble top. Thanks for another excellent show. Give Duff a big pat for me.

[@swhod2190]

I'm old...used to drive these. Had 2 same color as yours and a white one. Of course, at the time, they were 10-11 years old. Good video!

[@johncrawford6992]

Great will it run, The tips you explained are real helpful. Using the dizzy for a oil pump was great.

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad to hear it!

[@seaboltandsonsautomotivead2510]

Got it running that number 5 valve was a fighter but it got going but 48 years of sitting it alive now can’t wait to see next video

[@ronjenkins6674]

I'm only 8 minutes so far but I am on the edge of my seat awaiting the starter repair!

[@MortskeRepair]

None this week!

[@Doogie_Causey]

Morning Duff Morning Mortske @Mortske Repair @Puddins Fab Shop make Monday's so much better

[@tjr1142]

I love how Duff is suffering combat fatigue at 22:43 - must've been the bath!!

[@markmilostan2493]

I love the way you ask Watch Wes Work, because of his diagnostic wizardry and your old-school perseverance. it's amazing. The cars are not perfect, but another shop that has an order and is looking for what you have brought to life will buy.

[@seangill7985]

I had full faith in the ol' 235! That Snap-On rocker adjustment tool is pretty cool too! Had to be a sight seeing that thing smoking like a train running down the road! 🤣

[@nicknackdaddyack]

That was a heck of a beater you got running! And Duff looks good at any angle!

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Sold??? Wow. Just wow. The Power of The Duff, apparently....

[@awesomeguy8392]

Glad you saved and sold this one. I was worried she'd get scraped.

[@jimmy7610]

That center glove box was built for the future. In the 80's we used it for our cosset player, equalizer and still had room for a pile of corsets. Lol

[@stusoldcars4248]

Great car. Would love one in the UK . 👍👍👍

[@marcLeveille6056]

1:54:03 de pur plaisir! Oh oui!!! J'adore les modèles des années 40, 50 et 60. J'aime moins les modèles des années 70. Mais peu importe l'année, j'adore ce que tu fais! Keep it up Mortske!

[@mully3042]

My first car was a 1961 BelAir. I got it off of one of my aunts friends in a nursing home for $200.00. It only had 35,000 original miles! I loved that car.

[@MortskeRepair]

Awesome

[@terryeustice5399]

Another awesome effort Mortske. But , my thinking is take the two and make one. This car is toast. Especially on the inside. Worst case of cancer in awhile. Thank you for sharing!

[@79tazman]

My uncle has a 1960 Bel Air with a straight 6 and 3 on the tree the thing is all original and in all excellent condition

[@harold306]

That was amazing. Wasn't sure that one would move again. Great show. Thanks

[@chrisgroote6516]

Another great Monday night! Thank you.

[@stucook8622]

Thanks very much for another Mortske Monday! And thanks to Chin for the great editing! Good luck 🐾🍺

[@dombutler7685]

I was half expecting you to give up on this - but then it wouldn't be much of a will it run video! Thanks for not giving up, Mortske and it's good to see that you sold it, so now you can buy more junk!!

[@tedsshed440]

Hi from the UK - I love messing about with old cars - and I really enjoy your videos - especially the sarcasm oh and Duff dog 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you like them!

[@grabasandwich]

1:03:03 that smoke pattern 😁👍

[@mully3042]

Way to go brother. Never give up, never surrender!! 👍👍🇺🇸

[@twobabejinkins1736]

Thought it had you but Mort & Duff can’t be beaten ! Great content as always ! Congrats on 90k !

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks!

[@keithharden7844]

What? Only 90k? WTF! People need to hit the subscribe button. Should at least be a half million if not more.

[@jesterr7133]

I think this is your longest successful revival on the channel so far. You got me beat. My longest so far that I had a concrete date on was my gas powered compressor. It sat for 22 years. I've had a couple that were possibly longer, but that's the longest that I know for sure.

[@TheAdambright]

You and Puddin set the week off well. You have Duffske, but Puddin sets himself on fire…no way of choosing between you so I will have to watch you both.