Abandoned in the Woods for 50 years! 1961 Chevrolet BelAir Bubbletop Saved from the Grave!

I picked up this 1961 Chevrolet BelAir "Bubble top" a year ago. A coworker found it locally in one of my teacher's shelter belts while looking for deer sheds. They were more than willing to let the car go as it had sit in their trees since before they bought the farm in the 1970s. So, being the sucker that I am for bubbletops I jumped at the opportunity to drag it home even if it's a complete basket case! Let's address some issues with this car, first thing is to find the VIN to acquire a title and install a drivetrain and pedal assemblies from last weeks 1962 BelAir donor car. I'm not really ready to part with this one as I've got more parts for it to install and I'm kind of attached but if you made me a crazy offer I might consider it. You never know! As always, thanks for watching!
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[@corey6393]

Just say no to the later front clip. You'll find one in due time. Disc brakes are really nice to have. I vote for taking time to build this car as nice as possible, for as low as you can possibly keep the budget. Time is on your side with this one. Four times the old shop means seven times the work to keep from losing the new one. Pretty sure that's how math works. Congrats on the new space. Having a lift makes all the difference in the world.

[@bradsmn]

I think you were talking yourself into taking all of the parts from the 62 and getting it back together. You went over and above what I thought you would get done on it this week. It's an impressive change to the car. Duff looks like he is loving the new shop location. Lots of critters to chase.

[@PuddinsFabShop]

7:45 ish. That’s actually a vintage cup/jock strap for protecting the balls.

[@thatmaverickguy859]

Mortske might need that climbing around out there

[@loftiefleet8104]

done stirring.

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@marknease1631]

On a previous video, Mortske sung the line from Adam Sandler’s “Piece of Sh@t Car” - seats poke the balls - Mortske needs that device for POS cars..

[@jimmyrivano3477]

😲🤣😂

[@James-sir]

It really blows me away that thing sat for 50 years in the north and it’s still semi salvageable and you poked a engine in her and she’s alive again also the body and dash in such ok condition sitting outside for that long is amazing

[@TestECull]

They built em good back then.

[@Handsomeguy130]

Hey let's not forget to add congrats to mortsky and family for a new baby coming lol and of course Mr duff gonna have a bro or sister

[@IowaClassicCars]

the 61-62 glass thing still blows my mind, goes to show you can always learn something new!

[@amadeo_serrano]

Congrats on the new shop. Looks as though now things will be way gooder than crawling under cars on a creeper. As for the bubble top, swapping frames would have to wait until you get the new VIN tag because a "new" frame won't match for VIN to do paperwork.Otherwise it sounds like a good plan especially if the front-end components are useable. I would media blast the frame if you do swap it but it strikes me that a good coat of rust converter followed by a good rust paint would be cheaper than powder coating it. The front clip, though, sounds as though it might be better to look for a '61 clip even if you have to repair it and you already have 3 out of 4 main parts (grille, bumper and Left fender assy). A bit of welding and a date with the english stump and you would be in business.

[@RabidSnot]

my sentiments exactly. Nice Choice Mortske on that gorgeous body and roof line. Love me a early 60's Chevrolet Bubble top/full size automobile.. I just happened into a '64 Old's F85 instead of one of these years Impala Caprice or Bel Air. Though my early Chevelle El Camino is my real favorite. Congrats and I'm a looking forward in seeing whatever you do with this ol' Girl. I think a Dirt track car would be fun with a ton more Ass from a 327ci 348 396 or 427ci.btw.

[@stephensaasen8589]

@@RabidSnot if you're talking 1961, you might be thinking Impala, Bel Air and Biscayne. The Caprice wasn't introduced until 1965 under the Impala tag and had the official Caprice label in 1966. These all were great cars!

[@derekellenson5551]

Ooo

[@martinsimpkins6237]

Good to see that the best channel on KZbin now has the best shop on KZbin! Congrats to you and the Duff dog.

[@Gerk8]

I would definitely stay tuned for a more in-depth series on this ‘61! Just my two cents here, hold out for a ‘61 front clip.

[@IowaClassicCars]

"screwed him outta doors" lmaoooooooo & calling me out on that 64 qtr panel, i may just need to cut that back seat up now Mortske! haha

[@klapaucius77]

Don't take it out on the seat! It's innocent in all of this. 🤣

[@hYd420]

I hate when other channels say they gonna do something then they don’t wink wink Icc lol found some doors from Iowa classic cars then he traded them for a car. Screwed us ober on those but we found a better door lol……. 🤔 that name looks familiar haha 😂

[@hYd420]

The seat doesn’t deserve this abuse

[@nancykitzinger3078]

I think you guys were brothers in another life the way you bicker!😂🤣😂🤣

[@gravedigr12]

I freaking love this I was all sad thinking aww he's gonna cut it to bits but nope you're giving her a new take on life right on!

[@klapaucius77]

Keep it a budget build I assume most of your audience fits into that category, I know I do! I'm surprised how good of shape it was in after sitting for that long.

[@RS-rn4ox]

Another excellent Mortske Monday video, the 61 was in a lot better shape than I thought it was gonna be. I personally would want to hold out for the 61 parts but with all the "free" 62 parts on hand, it's hard to pass on keeping with the cheap build idea. Either way, congrats on the upgraded shop, keep up the awesome work, and thanks for another great video.

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gerrygwilson2849]

Hold out for 61 parts you got it going your way now

[@MortskeRepair]

@@gerrygwilson2849 Will do

[@77yogurt]

@@gerrygwilson2849 yeah, I'm gonna have to agree with that. 👍🏻👍🏻 So that's my vote, Mortske!!

[@nikkodauria]

Glad to see u growing and getting a bigger shop. U deserve it for working so hard. Love the videos. You and duff are awesome to watch.

[@mphilleo]

Holy smokes, that's his shop? I figured Mortske was hiding out at a buddy's place. Sweet! 🍻

[@wrenchwranglers]

Agree, my shop is my back yard for now. One of these days.

[@77yogurt]

@@mphilleo same here. I just assumed that Mortske was using someone else's shop temporarily. Awesome for him!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@ryanpatrick1644]

I personally think she needs a ‘61 front clip. I’d love to see a part 2!

[@KurtClark]

I'm pretty impressed; that car is honestly in better shape than it should be for sitting in dirt for fifty years. One of my favorite body styles for sure. Looking forward to seeing where this project goes!

[@loftiefleet8104]

no bloody where

[@leonardallen1754]

Budget build it then drive it like it's stolen!!

[@FeArhsma21]

I was thinking the exact same thing, wow man. They don't build them like they use to and that car is a testament to that, like the metals that where used way back when, were so much better then they are today.

[@jaymesser3672]

Put on from the 62

[@sykwookiee]

@@loftiefleet8104 awwww, hurt feewings?

[@TheWalkmanRotation]

I LOVE THIS. Been watching your stuff for about a year now-always love the "Will it run" vids on these old forgotten Chevys. I want to see more of this car. Even if you piece it together-use a '61 front clip. It will look weird with the tail lights with a '62 on it. I would grab as much as you can from that 4 door though. I've been having a ton of fun the last 5 days working a '73 Imperial LeBaron I shipped here to Spokane from Missouri. I love resurrecting old rides myself. It's fun and keeps me out of trouble.

[@rowdystrongarm463]

Sweet flexi hose brother! Luv the '61s and black on red is my favorite color combo. You got a winner there kinda sad it sat in the woods for fifty years. Thanks for bringing her back to life she certainly deserves to live again.

[@dombutler7685]

Thanks Mortske, it was great to see you bring this back to life! The thing needs a frame swap before you get too crazy with it, it looks like it was an unfinished repair job that was parked and forgotten about.

[@tombeauchamp806]

I honestly love how I don't remember you mentioning the new shop at all. Master of suspense and "my business is my business you should mind yours"

[@finleypatmalcolm]

I thought I missed something as well and went back through the last few shows...

[@OOFGARAGE]

Yeah I was in that boat too lol

[@geralderdek282]

Dittos on your comment. My only guess is he might discuss it on his next live with duff dog show.

[@riverflyswatter]

That mort’s a slick one. Got a lot of fans to click on the last couple shows again.

[@martyntaylor5457]

I thought he'd finally lost the shop! What's the deal with the new place?

[@jaypipken7444]

When are you going to talk about the shop upgrade . And why . That kind of stuff . 2 minutes quick and easy .

[@amped5234]

I'd like to see you keep it a budget build that you could daily, It would be interesting to how much it cost.

[@JohnRobinsonV8]

Best content yet, I'd love to see more on this one, especially if you continue along the same route, (as cheap as possible). There's way too many channels out there blindly throwing coin and new parts at project cars! We all know what can be achieved with infinate funds, it's way more interesting to see what can be achieved on a budget!

[@CammyWammy1234]

Can you throw in a little shop tour to the next video. It looks sweet!

[@mikesimoes4137]

Great video and congrats on the shop lift is definitely a must for old guys lol I would swap frames definitely a project car so would not want to put in all that effort on a shaky.frame

[@captwyattal66]

Now you get to work harder than Flint water to not lose the NEW shop...CONGRATS you earned the upgrade keep the show and duff content coming, makes my Mondays!!!

[@markvillareal4114]

Like the new shop a tour would be nice I would try keeping the budget bill just so we could see how much it comes out to be at the end and keep it as a 61 if you can but like you say you're doing a budget so that might be the way to go with a 62 front clip keep up the good work love the show God bless...

[@junkmannythewitch7295]

Amazing project! looking good, a lift is just a must have for bigger jobs. All the best to you and Duff!

[@loftiefleet8104]

his dog knows more than he doe,s

[@twinkie27271]

@@loftiefleet8104 why be like that? Jealous??

[@jaysheehan4899]

@@loftiefleet8104 doe,s? Does. You know what really grinds my gears. lol

[@pugliesesspeedshop]

By far... This has to be the most incredible save of all time!! So unbelievable, you don't even notice the flexihoses... Haha!! Crazy how solid that thing actually is!!

[@MortskeRepair]

Not bad

[@jimbridges1436]

The new shop looks like a blimp hanger compared to the old one! I dont know tho the old shop was pretty nostalgic. Love the bubbletop project and will be here to see it finished. How about a 409 under the hood?

[@MortskeRepair]

Find me one on the cheap!

[@77yogurt]

@Jim Bridges The words "budget" and "Chevy 409" never collide in the same sentence.

[@MortskeRepair]

@@77yogurt Not a chance, you never know. Might get lucky.

[@77yogurt]

@@MortskeRepair ya might. Ya MIGHT also win the lottery for many tens of millions of dollars. But are ya really gonna bank on it?

[@takuacheperformance4740]

Get the frame from the 62 sandblasted and powder coated, new bushings. You’ll have a great driving 61!!

[@buckeyejim2989]

I remember using New Departure bearings if Timkin wasn't available 👍 Thanks for sharing Mortske

[@buckeyejim2989]

Congrats on the shop sir👍👍

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Sounds like u got the float from sticking 🤔 had fun watching u tinker with it 😉 😜 We're is the numbers for the risers How about Tub it

[@jeepnmark7314]

Amazing you can take the bones of a car sitting for over 50 years and bring her back to life. Look forward to more on the bubble top.

[@tompalcie6284]

Put the bubble top together with what you have to make it a driver. In the meantime take the 62 chassis and make it nice so you can put it underneath the bubble top later. I think they might even make a full floor pan for those. Bubble top is worth spending some bucks on it. Look up Street Machinery in Ohio to see what they're going for In Ohio

[@Apache61]

Very cool build. Hope you continue to work on it and show it in future episodes!

[@joehall4569]

My first car was a 62 Biscane 6 cyl. 3 on the tree I was 15, by the time I got my license it was a 283 3 speed on the floor, loved that car.

[@kennethsonier1766]

That car held up pretty good considering it sad for 50 years, and it's now running and driving once again, sort of 😂👍☮️🇺🇲

[@MortskeRepair]

True that!

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@MortskeRepair technically...a person without all the spare parts would be spending 25k+

[@mattlevault5140]

I've been an old car guy for a long time. Seeing you drag that POS out of the woods and make it a driver in week is very impressive to me (flexie hose not withstanding). I say take whatever parts you have around and complete the FrankenChevy. Safe? Meh... Over rated. Functional? Now we're talking!

[@campbecw]

Sweet, another bubble top! Great job, you got a lot done. Would like to see you get the rest done. The ‘62 front end would look better than nothing or the busted grill and missing fender your dealing with now. Stick with the budget theme your rolling with. If you aren’t excited about it, finish the swap outs then pass it along to the next guy after you finish your content. It’s a cool old car and I’m glad to see it back on the road.

[@MortskeRepair]

Did we have one before?

[@campbecw]

@@MortskeRepair wasn’t the one you had a while back ago a bubble top or was it a 4 door?

[@MortskeRepair]

@@campbecw 4 door

[@sprocketsouden6370]

Snag everything you can off that 62 4 door. You already own it, so it's just time not money

[@djfurman100]

I love Duff I would hate to see if anything happens to him and it's always nice to see you save those cars and trucks and try to get back on the road or just body even the engine is no good

[@hYd420]

Yes mortske I heard u got a new shop from puddins last weeks vidya I been waiting to see it. Looks awesome man . Happy for u do u have any vids of this when u first got it or not?

[@hannaguitars]

I’m with you on the front clip, if you have a 61 great, if not use the 62, keep that weather out ! Nice shop !

[@Butcherbuilt]

I'd like to see how far you can go on a budget! You already went way above and beyond what I was expecting with a field car, lol.

[@jesseroberts9607]

Love to see the 61 running and yes use the 62 frame and power coat make it really safe and I like the bench seats best.

[@jamesexploringonline872]

I find this channel to be interesting, a tip to help make it through to the near end, have the volume turned all the way down to zero.

[@d.dolphinstriker5737]

I don’t think this will bring money in the bank if you fix it this way. It’s fun to watch but is this your coal?

[@drewfausett5388]

needle bearings... the absolute definition of pain and frustration.

[@ryanhodges7101]

That’s cool as all hell! There can’t be many bubble tops left around. It’s great that your keeping another one alive.

[@chicagovasko]

Mortske congratulations on your new shop. It's way more peaceful.

[@williemickbillie]

Did you lose the shop finally or just this will be a bigger project so it’s home?

[@corydriver7634]

He’s been here for the last few videos and everyone’s asking that question, I guess he’s not ready to talk about it yet.

[@williemickbillie]

​@@corydriver7634 I like his home shop, very very nice! maybe will grab some stickers to makes sure he has enough sandwiches for more uploads

[@nancykitzinger3078]

Excellent! I love what you’re doing with this one! See what you can do on a budget! You may surprise yourself! I have faith in ya!😎

[@thomleinheiser4222]

Park it until the right “parts” show up to inspire you to have fun doin it!

[@donaldlawton7384]

Congradulations on your new shop,that's awsome. Looks like you got all the room for activities, lol!

[@marksaunders2500]

Hi from uk TM & DD 👋👍🐾🐾 well this escalated quickly 🙈 oh I dont know where you wanna be with this one 😂🤔 yes I'd save the shell bit it needs to have good foundation the engine tuned a bit will probably buckle whats left😂 do what you said get good frame and start there if can put a bit more to the little budget I think done well it can return a bit more but it more to time you want to put into her 👌if take front clip off it may let chassis legs wander too 🤔 ? am here no matter what you do tho 👌 thanks for your time and be safe see you soon👍👋

[@vernonostendorf419]

A suggestion, pull the front clip if a 61 parts car isn't available, frame and all accessories for the bubble top .... Sand blast crylon paint clean up the rubber components ect... They are many more 62's available than the 61 Belair 2door... You won't loose $$$ :)

[@travisstrader7722]

A black bubble top and free! You lucky dog. I really enjoy your content because you don’t just throw money at it. Those of us who don’t have an unlimited budget appreciate it my man.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks Travis!

[@bertiwashita5400]

You doing Donut w/o brakes, and your dog running around your test run, I wouldn’t give the slightest possibility of running him over, I know you love Duff and I do too what killed two of the male dogs I had was they were trained of me picking them up with the car. So they stopped to get picked up, but wasn’t ‘t me driving so they got run over But my friends dog like you, going to work he ran his dog over and found out later the dog was as running after him to get picked up

[@MortskeRepair]

We keep a close eye on each other.

[@TCB-1]

As someone who it restoring a '61 Impala now, a bubble BelAir is well worth the effort in restoring. That's actually a more solid car than what I would have imagined! She's crusty, but savable.

[@MortskeRepair]

not bad!

[@tompalcie6284]

You should look at the 4dr. Bench seat. Sometimes gm would just bolt the seat back so it wouldn't flip forward. Sometimes you can just change the hinges on the seats to make them flip.

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

U-joint hack... as someone that has lost needle bearing too many times to count, I wrap a few rounds of electrical tap around the joint to keep the caps on as long as possible until I bolt it back in again. I tape as soon as I unbolt it from the car. The odds of me getting the drive shaft out before a cap falls off is very slim. As for that floor shift, remember that those cars came with a two speed auto and most guys put in a three speed auto. No column shift was made for them.

[@omentep]

Get your glass, get your clip stay in your budget, then resto mod the interior to keep it classy, but that's just what I would do.

[@wingdwolf56]

Yup! Just keep this beauty and keep adding to her as you can! Bubbletops are just fantastic!!

[@terrencebuller7676]

Good morning Mort, keep the 61 a budget build and try to keep it 61 as much as possible. Just my thoughts. Good show my friend and take care 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks! Will do!

[@takuacheperformance4740]

You brought back the Gutentite!!🤣🤣🤣👌

[@PoconoJoe13]

That’s like the cars we used to build from the junkyard in upstate PA and run around the strip mines !! Brings back some great memories from when I was a teenager!! Great job !

[@vinces8974]

Another great video Mortske , your knowledge of these old cars never fails to impress

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks Vince

[@Telephony954]

My favorite of the early 60's Chevy's. had a 61 2dr. post, 348 tri power. couldn't keep rear ends in it. No money one time to fix after blowing up the 5th or 6th pumpkin, Fri nights on the " Gut" were ruff back then. traded it to an employed friend, for a 2 dr valiant slant 6 3spd on the flr. factory stk. He wrapped it around a giant fir tree at he bottom of a hill in the snow. I always appreciate take a set of bones and sticking on some life, and takin it for a rip. Fun. It don't matter how you get it, long as no one else gets hurt. C U next week.

[@MortskeRepair]

Nice!

[@ThatOneGuyMatt]

Anyone else " not worth the effort" mort " you're coming home with me " great thing about most cars, new and old, parts are greatly interchangeable.

[@paulcox2222]

Love the channel,love your sarcasm.The bubble top is by far the best style for the Impala they ever made.Like the fact you are doing a budget build people need to know you dont need concourse builds to have fun.You can have fun with junk and not worry about getting it dirty.Keep up the great work and keep the sarcasm coming.

[@grantkoeller8911]

I was born September 12th, 1962, I don't remember seeing these that much in Moline, Illinois except for when I walked to kindergarten in the fall of 1967. The Chevy's I do remember had 6 tail lights, not 4, So the official sales numbers for the 1961 models must have been low.

[@petestevens7876]

That's one of your more impressive endeavors. I was pleasantly surprised to see you slinging rocks with it in the driveway with it. You are right love the sound of the open headers sounds beefy.

[@billscruggs5170]

This is a project full commitment. Love bubble tops with all the windows down. That rear bumper is pristine. Proud of you for washing it first. Pat on the back to Chin. It's alive. Making one out of two is just the way it goes I'm doing it why not you. Wait on the 61 front end there's plenty to do for awhile. You're a magician.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks Bill!

[@66skate]

I think being a 2 door bubble top, you need to do it right or pass it to someone that will. If it were a rust bucket sedan, then a budget build to make it safe enough to drive would be the way to go.

[@smarternu]

Me: "I found an old car burried so deep it covered the rim." Mortski: "I got one buried past the brake drum." Me: "You win."

[@adailyllama4786]

Can you synthesize a car from parts on the shelf? Mortske: Yes. Yes I can.

[@MortskeRepair]

Close

[@robertobuenrostro2781]

Órale Vato! 👀

[@johncrawford6992]

You did some great work on that 61,but too keep going is going to cost a lot of cash and many hours.You might be able to just keep looking and digging and fine something that isn’t so labor and money demanding. Just my two cents

[@spencerrobinson2794]

Keep on doing the low budget, salvage parts thing with that car, maybe put a windshield and some way to cover the motor and wait till more parts appear?

[@stuartkarshagen6274]

That's a cool project, liking the open manifold's 🤙🏻 can't imagine it's easy on the ear drums 🤣. But seriously, this new shop, did I miss something? I only got confirmation from Puddins channel 🤷🏻‍♂️. It's an awesome shop though, congratulations 👍🏻

[@karlfarlow8751]

You save my Mondays, man..... Ever since I got stuck working at home because of Covid, this channel has cured my depression...

[@michaeldufresne9280]

Great video Mortske. I was surprised that car did not have more rust than it already does. I think you maybe could just keep scrounging parts and find the right front clip for it. And just keep doing what you’re doing. Not like you’re going to drive it 3000 miles. Or maybe. Anyway I think it’ll be an awesome looking ride when you have it finished. Carry-on. Will be waiting for the next one. Be safe.

[@nickgeusebroek1210]

I vote put the good frame under it,the car is worth it and everything will fit proper.do the front clip last,keeping your eye out for a 61 donor.I agree with you it needs the correct sheet metal on it.those are beautiful cars.

[@MidwestToolReview]

Congrats on the new shop, but I must admit, I've fallen behind on watching your content. I've been working on my own content, plus trying to take on new projects. What's the scoop on the new shop? Was there a vid?

[@oldguysdoingstuff6216]

Comment. Because comments help. I just had a bacon sammich.

[@MortskeRepair]

Heck ya

[@HackeryX]

Are you going to do a video on the new shop

[@jeffstuettgen6712]

Was there an episode where Mortske talked about the new shop? Don't think I missed an episode because this is usually the highlight of my Monday's. Congrats either way!

[@geralderdek282]

Hes been strangely silent about it and won't answer anyone's questions about it either. Maybe hes saving the subject for the next live with duff dog vid.

[@justinmcclanahan4745]

Just do what you want to do Mortske,if you think that you should do a chassis swap bcause that one is a little "Chewy",Lol,it's up to you man & I'm surprised that the floors are still there

[@bolambert6457]

Hey...like my dad said...it's not so nice you can't make a race car out of it....I like it...and I could definitely see a set of fat meats under it and slammed to the ground with that hot LS and turbo in it....hey you already got the power glide

[@patricktewart1456]

Could you sell some cars and put duff in the hospital and get him some opposable thumbs them he could help you out more around the shop.

[@frankwood7878]

Wow!!!! It's a Bel Air Bubbletop. That is a car worth restoring that's for sure. It can be as nice looking as an Impala if it is restored right

[@abrdds]

Awww sooki sooki now... 1961 Bubbletop... you have my undivided attention... wish I could dig up those trees for yamadori styled bonsai...✊🏾❤️👍🏾😍 touche’... I took my Ca. driver’s license test in 1970 in a bubbletop

[@jamesragus1577]

Always an adventure to find that one needle you were looking for stuck in the grease slot after the equipment you repaired comes back to the shop for..... U joint failure. Glad you found them 2.

[@fredmahoney3427]

Mortske Repair,. You're the Mastermind of Junk Builders!! Hmmm 🤔 Mortske Mastermind,. Hmmm 🤔 The Name for your second channel!! ? Nah, DUFF doesn't approve!! Just taking an educated guess........ Keep doing Budget projects for that 61' Bubbletop.

[@adamtparker6515]

Not sure of the "Fisher Tag" on the firewall would be the expected VIN but could substitute if the VIN given once final front fenders bumpers engine and stamping back then. Of course in case of my Buick as to ensure owners cant do any 3800 mods like the M90 which was standard for same motor used in the discontinued only year earlier standard Park Ave and as to try to cram Northstars as the higher power option VIN is now stamped on motor "for life" of the car😊

[@chrisperez8092]

Congratulations on the new shop looks awesome great job on this video I loved watching it!!!!

[@johnbusic3608]

Hey Bud, I see you are working away in a new shop ! Did you move ? I did not see an episode on any move ? Looks like you've got lots more room ! God bless ya !

[@stucook8622]

Thanks to you and Chin for the Mortske Monday! Good luck with the new/old rig! 🐾🍺

[@fredrikbonnevier8524]

If Scott (coldwarmotors) can SPLICE an old Plymouth.... You can at least do that thing roadworthy.... Ish... Use used parts. 😊 😊 I wanna see it. 😁😃

[@dieterlange7581]

Why aren't you in Duff talking about the new shop unless I missed it. And I never miss a video. Congrats you 2 totally deserve it would like to hear your take on the whole thing. 👍👌✌️. Anyway onto the video

[@dieterlange7581]

Maybe it's top-secret or you're gonna have a big video about it everybody's talking about it in the comments not trying to be nosy just wanna know what's going on with my favorite channel my top two are you and vice grip. 👍👌✌️