Abandoned 1970 GMC Saved from the Junkyard! First Drive in 20 Years!

I saved this 1970 GMC 2WD Longbed from sitting in a junkyard for the last 20 years. Let's get this thing back on the road!
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[@jon-christiankaczor5384]

Omg the old guy saying (im on meth) I'm crying i can't stop laughing

[@MortskeRepair]

Haha glad you found that entertaining. We had to do some convincing to get him to go on film! ha

[@redneckasmr-xd1gg]

me too, not what i was expecting haha

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Not funny bruh... he was only 24

[@MortskeRepair]

@@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS The jean jacket really makes him show his age tho!

[@The_Hack_Shop]

@@MortskeRepair could be whistling diesel in a couple years

[@branman2794]

Anyone else think mortske and duff deserves way more subscribers 👌👍👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@calleolsen9359]

@@MortskeRepair Both my accounts are subbed I don’t know how the ol’ interweb works But when I sub a channel Both my accounts are subbed and they’re on two different emails I just don’t know 😂

[@MortskeRepair]

@@calleolsen9359 Much appreciated for all the subs!

[@justinmcclanahan4745]

Yeah they do need more subscribers

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

always a clean shop and organized very well edited videos, Mortske has his game on

[@joseesparza2364]

I love that truck, please do not shorten it. Long beds are so much nicer in my opinion.

[@billybarrett2778]

X2

[@richardbates2367]

Longbeds are a quite useable workhorse!!

[@SimOne-ky8ki]

Save the Long beds!

[@eric1985elcamino]

As somebody who owns a longbed 1970 C20, I support this message

[@richardbates2367]

@@eric1985elcamino , amen to that sir.

[@newrhea13]

so tired of seeing hacked up, lowed short box's. nice to see something with some potential and usefulness left in it for once in a blue moon.

[@mike-bj4dk]

i agree 100 percent

[@motorhomeman1949]

I agree man! Refreshing to see a long bed every so often.

[@paxhumana2015]

@@motorhomeman1949 , I am tired of you Communists telling people how they should have their trucks!

[@motorhomeman1949]

@@paxhumana2015 I never said anything about how people should have their trucks. I didn't even write the original comment. Also where the fuck does communism tie into this?

[@volvobrynk]

I agree, i prefer trucks that looks like a truck, and I like them when they work like a real truck! Ones in a viel it’s nice to see something different! I’m looking foreword to see a 3/4 or one ton, running a 305, 4 speed granny first with a brownie! That would be sweet. Even a Hot “Big Block” V6, they can haul some a s s, and pass anything but a gas station! Or a toro-flow, that would be so cool!!

[@mechanicmike1236]

Cool old GMC, wash it, tune it, fix suspension and drive the wheels off it!!

[@williamstone3172]

Thanks for saving them ,save em don't crush em

[@ericchapman8956]

I have an unnatural obsession with 1967-72 Chevy-GMC trucks. My absolute favorite.

[@MrSchrum]

Hey Eric. Hope you’re doing well man. I found my grandfathers old gmc truck after so many years. Hoping to be able to buy it

[@jontrudell7529]

Cool truck! I know everyone loves a short box BUT I'd Vote to Keep that Rare tool box Option! These old " work " trucks have tripled in Value lately.

[@MortskeRepair]

They sure have!

[@77yogurt]

Yes, I would certainly keep the longbed and the tool box!! Oh AND I'd fix the hood not replace it.

[@jontrudell7529]

@@77yogurt I AGREE, Fix not Replace

[@MortskeRepair]

@@77yogurt I'll give the hood a shot, not out much I suppose.

[@Daddyrabbit_2]

I had a'79 Ford with the 300 i6, bed toolbox and dual fuel tanks. Loved the toolbox for a small floor jack I had

[@johnm.5848]

The 68 to 72 full size GMC pickup and it's Chevy twin have long been sought after by truck freaks and I'm surprised that this complete example ended up in a junkyard. Big kudos to you for rescuing it Mortske. May it be be restored back it it's old glory.

[@eric1985elcamino]

That "carburetor spacer" is for the positive crankcase ventilation system. It just uses the engine vacuum to scavenge crankcase vapors to make the engine "burn cleaner" and to not blow oil vapors all over the valve covers/engine bay

[@travistuttle9274]

it keeps the vapors from entering the atmosphere at least locally lol

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

Yes it keeps vapors from entering atmosphere. Just as importaint it keeps the vacuum from the PCV from sucking fine dust particles into the crankcase thru a vented oil fill cap.

[@timothydockery534]

Brother I love how your showing us the proper way to do things but nothing has worked properly yet

[@MortskeRepair]

Haha, we do what we can!

[@timedwards8225]

Definitely would love to see a pressure washing video on this truck

[@MortskeRepair]

Noted!

[@mrcschubbyboymodels2503]

I would just clean it up and replace all the front end parts! Put some really nice tires and rims on it and drive it!

[@MortskeRepair]

That's the plan!

[@LuminousBlueVariable]

I agree! A nice set of brand new tires and rims would make this truck look great!

[@davemcadams7697]

Fix front end , put tires on and drive the piss out of it

[@deejaypeterson453]

Hell yeah brotha

[@johnswick4593]

He would do exactly that, but he'd lose the shop

[@tripleb7351]

I don’t always watch Mortske, but when I do......I want more Mortske!

[@fried-chicken420]

Two shots of whiskey in my coffee and this episode I can not think of a better way to spend my Monday morning 😚👌

[@MortskeRepair]

Enjoy!

[@fried-chicken420]

@@MortskeRepair thank you my guy you have a grate day and keep yourself safe 😊👌

[@westvirginiadj7550]

Watching in Jan. 2023. It’s kinda comfortable being back in the old shop. There was different vibe there.

[@MortskeRepair]

The good ol days!

[@jeffhill2089]

I like it a lot. I'd tune it up and drive it until the rust won't stay together then fix everything. I like a long bed.

[@toddvanderheyden9774]

Me too

[@toddvanderheyden9774]

Another good episode to watch before I get up for jobsite.

[@irocthe85]

Those will always be my favorite body style trucks. Square bodies are a very close second.

[@jerrydaniel2541]

Nice job you saved that truck

[@erikalbertson7483]

I had a '69 GMC with a Buick 350 in it. Tire scorcher ! Got it from my grandpa. He had a big insulated topper on it he used for going fishing. Took four of us to lift it off the bed ! Went through a bunch of transmissions in it, then it was K.O.'d by a hit and run driver. Ripped the rear end right out of it. Miss that truck !

[@MortskeRepair]

Sounds like a sweet rig!

[@motorhomeman1949]

I actually like the bedside tool box. They're pretty useful if you're like me and carry around 100lbs worth of extra crap that you don't really need.

[@keimahane]

Mortske - 'The Starter King!' Love these videos, thank you for all the entertainment.

[@americanrambler4972]

I know it’s the current “thing” right now to shorten the boxes on these trucks, but this one just has the “right” look as a long box with the stance and the side trim arrangement. The single post side mirrors look great!

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on

[@BrownMatters]

Hi,Mort.LOOOOOVE THE GMC!! I own an OBS 92 GMC Sierra which is my daily driver.I love Chevys and GMC's.Bless u guys who live in old iron country.

[@MortskeRepair]

Those OBS are getting pretty dang collectible too!

[@davidhicks2178]

I have a 92 single cab long bed obs Chevrolet Silverado also, I just found some 90 454SS chrome wheels for it, next is exhaust. Love the old truck!

[@andrewb232]

that actually looks like its in pretty solid shape

[@ChuckPackwood]

67-72 is by far my favorite body style of anything ever made. Love the dash on those Trucks.

[@carson2646]

My Favorite style of truck. they used to be everywhere but they've gotten harder to find in any kind of restorable shape

[@MortskeRepair]

The older they get the harder they are to come by!

[@RedWingsninetyone]

The random cutaways were a bit much, but I'm glad I'm not the only one who remembers the "think with your dipstick" commercials!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for the feedback! And for watching!

[@gregquante8864]

Love the tech tips and the random movie clips. Good job with the editing.

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you like them Greg!

[@richardnelson657]

This was the first Mortske video I saw. My first truck was a 70 GMC 3/4 ton custom two wheel drive, Green. I bought it from my Grandad in 1985 for $1000. Drove it till 92. Recently picked up a 71 with the tool box. Actually a 4 truck group buy. Good stuff Mortske. Realistic channel. 👍

[@Mr49Studebaker]

You're making me think I might have to go get myself a 67 to 72 chevy truck again.

[@MortskeRepair]

You should!

[@richardnelson657]

The first Mortske video I found. Doing a You Tube search for 70 GMC. 👍 GOOD STUFF!

[@MortskeRepair]

Welcome aboard!

[@sexysammij1]

We need to see this one given some love and cleaned up now

[@sexysammij1]

@Dominic Volkov sorry I'm a country gal bud, I'd rather the truck any day over a bimmer or a Merc no offence... I see potential in this truck

[@stucook8622]

She has the Duff seal of approval. Im guessin about 13 sammichs to get her goin. Please don't chop the box...that's gonna be a great goin to town rig.

[@davida.p.9911]

My dad had a 72 Chevy he bought new. Owned it from 72 to 78....wish he still had it.

[@MortskeRepair]

Dang a 1 owner would be cool to find!

[@Tee_Spoons_Garage]

I love the old 70 gmc’s great video

[@campbecw]

Going back and watching some of the oldies!! Good stuff.

[@MortskeRepair]

Enjoy!

[@Paleoman52]

I love your commentary and hilarious video clips. This channel is becoming my favorite to watch while having a sammich!

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad to hear it Paleo! Always look forward to your comments!

[@allenbeaulieu7077]

Great video Mr.Mortske. Got that old girl cranking. Small block Chevys never die. Nice truck. Tie rods and ball joints and she is an everyday runner! Big Al.

[@eliembree4637]

Awesome rig. Can’t wait to see the power wash video. Should look new.

[@timothywilliams2544]

I had a '70 GMC I bought used in the early 80's, I dearly miss that truck. I love the body style. Mine was similar to this one. Good old truck! My dad had a '68 Chevy step side long bed. Wish I still had both of them.

[@MickelsonRacingChannel]

Mortske Monday with my favorite body style pickup! 😁

[@DavidJones-hl5om]

Mortske Leave her a long Bed Fix those Front end Parts, New Duel exhaust,Rebuild the Carb,belts and hoses. Fix that Tool box,makes that truck 1 of a kind Put cold Sandwiches in there . Ha Ha

[@rickwaldren3633]

Bingo dude your spot on especially with a factory tool.box it might be a factory camper special

[@jasonsheppard3850]

Thank you for saving Her😍

[@MortskeRepair]

My pleasure Jason!

[@grantkoeller8911]

This truck is a time capsule. I would just clean it up and leave it as is. This is the perfect vintage truck for car shows!!!!! It's 51 years old and totally complete!!!! Pressure wash entire truck and especially the bed. You are lucky!!

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on!

[@Familyfleet]

My brother in law had one of these with a straight 6 and a shortbed. Stuffed a 400 small block with a th400. That thing was a screamer!

[@drive42]

Thanks for the tip on measuring the starter. I always did it the hard way by disconnecting the starter motor lead from the solenoid, energizing the solenoid, and measuring the engagement gap between the drive and ring gear with a paper clip. Your way looks a LOT easier.

[@MortskeRepair]

Sure is!

[@Calebshipley5]

This is one of my favorite model gmc trucks! Awesome video

[@craigpalmer5693]

1970 GMC truck sitting for 27 years long time needs everything paint job engine new battery tune up green seats good condition awesome video friend bless you you are the men automotive repair American truck

[@rickleonard2936]

Hey, you always call that style of rear bumper a custom tow bumper. Those rear bumpers are farm bumpers. They allow the tailgate to hang straight down so you can back up to a dock or so a piece of equipment can pull right up to it. Useful as the day is long.

[@sasquatch5680]

I grew up driving a 1969 chevy truck was our familys truck...camping with a huge camper and pulling a big boat.....what a truck and lasted forever

[@RattleTrapGarage]

I like long beds more than short beds idi why I just do

[@davidgray7907]

Long beds u can tell get used most guys show boat short beds and won't even haul garbage on em

[@lirr408]

Me too.

[@motorhomeman1949]

I'm definitely a long bed guy. I think they look better and they're more practical.

[@RattleTrapGarage]

Old Chevy trucks looked great with a long bed

[@irongaytriot3426]

Thanks for the hot wire tip! Finally able to get mine started

[@MortskeRepair]

Awesome

[@carlwilliamsaxton2146]

Thats a go trout fishing truck Well, I like trout fishing and you know, that's a truck you'd use to go trout fishing in Thanks for the show

[@MortskeRepair]

You bet

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Nothing beats a nice 14" Rainbow or reeling in a 20lb steelhead!

[@larrycrandell7493]

use to do those starter rebuilds part time for a local shop So much fun Good job

[@spencer1096]

That's in really good original shape don't make it a short box and keep the original pain that tool box is pretty cool

[@tomboese367]

I was glad to see some insights on starters. I've replaced them, but never rebuilt them. great insight, especially necessity of the throat size!!! Well done!

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on

[@TheDocrock100]

That GMC is great!

[@joeholland4144]

Good choice on this pickup, Mortske. I remember riding around in a neighbor’s 69 GMC. It was a metallic green, and a great truck.

[@joeholland4144]

Went looking for the type of drill bits you used, got a good chuckle on your comment about letting the metal cool before putting your lips to it... 😂

[@littlemike2349]

I love they way that truck looks

[@rooster1930]

A few years ago I rescued a 71. Pull the plug off the keyswitch and use a jumper with two male spades from BAT to IGN to turn on. Make another spade wire and plug one end into S(tarter), other end is touched momentarily to BAT. Those switches are impossible to remove without the key or a lockpick. The feed wire was broken off inside the loom and missing from the stud on the fender. Scratched my head for a while until I figured out there was no other main feed. Had to put on a Q-jet since previous owner had rigged up a wonky 2bbl on an upside down 4bbl adapter plate covered in silicone. Windshield header was almost completely rusted out from the meece and the floor and disintegrated seat cover were carpeted with turds. Driver door falling off, P/S pump shot, seized brakes. Fun times. Your truck is still fairly solid compared to that one.

[@MortskeRepair]

Love hearin those stories!

[@rooster1930]

Got a lot more to tell. I'm kinda old school so a lot of what I worked on was never captured on video. Feel free to check out my channel.

[@vinces8974]

That’s a very nice truck, please keep it as is I have a 1985 GMC long bed sitting in my garage it’s so much worse shape and has a boat anchor 305 engine Great video

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks Vince!

[@blackmamba8951]

I'm a GM man all the way. I love the 1967-'72 Chevy and GMC trucks. I think your '70 GMC 1500 is the Sierra Grande Edition. I can tell by the side trim, and the trim on the tailgate, taillights, and the side marker lights. The Chevy C10 version is the Cheyenne Edition.

[@russelladams6432]

Carb kit, plugs, tank of fresh fuel, can of Berrymans, good power wash and she'll be mint. Don't forget the tree air freshener. ;)

[@johnhall829]

Love the Mortske comedy show and your side kick duff and your adventures.

[@smallblockfuelie]

Mornin’, Mortske.

[@MegaMobass]

I’m a Ford guy through and through. But I’ve always liked the ‘69 GMC’s and the ‘76 square bodies. I myself have a ‘79 F-100 that I plan on getting dream beams for and slapping all that together this summer. Thanks for being an inspiration to getting me off my butt and putting some lovin on my old truck. Rock on Brother. 🤟

[@raymondsprengelmeyer1278]

Great job fighting the starter! It looks like you have a pretty good driver with some front end work and a carb rebuild. You could keep it if you want it, and you certainly would have no trouble selling it.

[@jeromebreeding3302]

I,ve driven a couple of chevy V-8's, never had that kind of trouble with starters, Thank God ! Don't think I wood have know- how(or the patience) to sort it out. Your a better man than me, Charlie Brown !

[@nickcormier3307]

id love to see a pressure wash video! cant wait for some more developments on this fantastic survivor

[@nickcormier3307]

tastes like pringles LOL

[@MortskeRepair]

Just the plain ones unfortunately.

[@pawns2prizes]

Personely I'd keep it as factory as i could. Maybe a little lower 😉, keep the wheels with the chevy caps or find some gm ones down the line, clean her up real nice. can't wait to see what you do with her. Dope gmc. 🤘

[@MortskeRepair]

That's the plan!

[@Deer-Run-Farms]

Man I love the 67-72 GM trucks i had several of them when i was younger. My father got me one for my 13th birthday that we worked on for when I turned 16. Sadly he passed away before we got it finished but i finished it and took it for my driving test to get my license. Then the truck got stolen 3 months after I got my driver's license. I would love to have another one but everything in my area they want an arm and a leg for and they look like they been sitting in a lake for 20 years. As for what to do with this one well besides donating it to me lol I would just clean her up and run it. That seems like a great truck to use for running parts and running round town. I hate the tool box in the beds also all they seem to do is cause even more rust problems. I definitely hope we see more of this truck! Thanks for sharing you are becoming my favorite channel to watch on here glade I came across the channel! Thanks again!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for the story and for watching! I've got a lot of great memories in these pickups as well! I've had one or three in my fleet at all times for the last 15 years!

[@ABANDONEDCARREVIVALS]

The look on duffs face when you were cranking the donuts lmao!

[@MortskeRepair]

Of pure excitement!

[@TheBlackDeath71]

The 350 in my '79 K10 broke the nose cone on a starter. Someone suggested a starter brace. I hadn't ever heard of them or seen one. But its got one now. The brace goes from that stud on the bolt that holds the starter case together up to a hole on the side of the engine block

[@MortskeRepair]

Everyone always throws them away!

[@brianwalker2897]

I would restore it, but that's just me. 😀 I would like to find one in that good of shape. Kool find 😎.

[@jayramsey4953]

Thank you for the awesome videos. Mortski and good boi Duffski your videos got me through a whole hospital visit. MRSA aka Staphylococcus infection and heart surgery. Fun times. I swear if I didn’t have your videos my two weeks would have felt like two years.

[@MortskeRepair]

Hope all is well Jay!

[@jayramsey4953]

@@MortskeRepair thank you and Duff. I was in the hospital for over a month. You and Duff kept me sane. The nurses wake you up constantly. Drawing blood at 4am every morning ect….. I missed my doggo Emma so much. She is a rescue pitbull from my local shelter. I really enjoy your videos. Good humor, a good doggo and a battle between man and machine. So thank you again. I really liked the episode of the lowered GMC long bed truck.

[@MortskeRepair]

@@jayramsey4953 Thanks much for watching Jay!

[@DavidSmith-fs4nt]

I'm not a GM guy but that old truck has potential, however all those little things add up in cost. I know you have several trucks so if it were me I'd do minimum to get it road worthy and it would make a great farm truck. 8 ft. beds are great for hauling stuff

[@slawnski]

Said it before but I’ll say it again. Your cutaways crack me up! Great video - lovin’ the channel.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks much for coming back time and time again Jim! Appreciate the comments as well!

[@harrisoncasey6735]

Really cool truck, would love to see more

[@robertsnyder5149]

I drill my bleeders out too then take them to the bench grinder and wire wheel the threads, they thread right in like a dream.

[@danielstrachan8988]

If I had it I would fix it and drive it👍👍

[@roychristianson3644]

so glad you saved it! leave it stock, I just don't get low rider trucks

[@IowaClassicCars]

Damn this is an awesome score!

[@MortskeRepair]

Not bad for a midwest junkyard!

[@IowaClassicCars]

@@MortskeRepair not at all! Just realized i hadnt subscribed yet, so had to come back and change that :D

[@manuelcastillo0907]

I just bought a 71 c15 short box,350 v8 350 th 3 speed auto .Original color was white with the green interior just like this truck. Truck was then painted purple and now black. I love my truck.

[@johncatalano7185]

Ol' Duffy was already under the GMC changing the oil and inspecting the undercarriage.... That boy doesn't fool around!!!!!!

[@MortskeRepair]

Pointing out them undercarriage issues I found later!

[@afleticwork]

Oh man that motor sounds good

[@WetPickle1]

Only thing to look forward too on a Monday is Mortske!

[@paulbennell3313]

Love these, good looking trucks. I'd just do what it needs, clean it up and keep it stock. I don't mean make it a showpiece but just make a good driver out of it and drive the snot out of it.

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on

[@VintageCars999]

Got yourself a good going to town rig. I like watching these ridiculously dirty mossy cars get pressure washed. Going to have to do it when its warmer out but at least you got that starter debacle sorted out.

[@MortskeRepair]

Hey we're at least above freezing today! First time in weeks!

[@2tonfun402]

Love this truck, for sale???

[@jontrudell7529]

Everything's For Sale... For the RIGHT PRICE $!$!$!$!

[@MortskeRepair]

For sale! Not On Sale!

[@study650]

The dog just wanted to ride, didn't care about all that other stuff. Those tool boxes were pretty common on the early 70"s models. I had a '72 dodge with one it came in pretty handy. Good video.

[@nopleaseno2515]

Can’t wait!

[@bradleyb171]

Monday off work, Irished up coffee and a new Mortske upload. Like Travis Tritt sang, Its A Great Day To Be Alive. I'm with you man, I am not a fan of those optional boxes. Goad to see one of them Hefty Gals didn't get to the roof on this one.

[@MortskeRepair]

No thicc gals in this one! Just meths

[@moparmuscle74]

My dad would always leave the keys in the ash tray in his 72 k10

[@MortskeRepair]

I checked everywhere for them!

[@thomasbailey8306]

Not too bad Old GMC ...I love those old GMC...Anything Chevy. Great Video...Thank You for sharing

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nimakhosravi6476]

pressure wash it for sure

[@user-KrackerJack]

I like that! 💕 I drive a 1993 GMC C3500 and have the original window sticker

[@MortskeRepair]

Awesome!

[@erikrunas226]

Maybe a 6.0 into a Chevette?

[@bradleyb171]

I'm on board with that idea.

[@MortskeRepair]

No Vettes on this channel!

[@erikrunas226]

@@MortskeRepair maybe a 6.0L powered riding mower?

[@MortskeRepair]

@@erikrunas226 Haha I'll put it on the to-do list!

[@rafaelvazquez4875]

Clean it and fix it!!! Love GMC trucks

[@stoneshrink]

Damn good sounding diesel. It's not a diesel? oh boy.

[@DansGarageNC]

Great job! Banging on the door, reminds me of the song, “you keep on knocking but you can’t come in.”

[@MortskeRepair]

Cheech and Chong version!