1976 Chevrolet Scottsdale 4X4! Abandoned for 20 years! Will it Run?!? K20 Squarebody Revival!

[@trailerpark187]

Duff waiting for rocky to move was priceless, and when his head fell out, thats was great.

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@1970Coronet_green]

😹😹😹😹😹

[@sorenhouin3566]

@@1970Coronet_green No 😝 just didn’t

[@1980bwc]

Then Morticus leaned the seatback forward and Duff fell halfway into the floorboard on top of it. 😂

[@andrewkillen677]

I was dieing when he said he head fell off I had to replay that just to laugh this guy is mint for sure

[@imdavid28]

Last 10 min had me cracking up! Driving through the corn field, effortlessly snatching up a ear, then driving through Mojos garden. “There we have, got a 1976 4wd Scottsdale back on the road” meanwhile steam steadily rolling out of multiple places under the hood. We love the hot garbage as much as you do 😆

[@MortskeRepair]

Much appreciated

[@johnm.5848]

Just sat down with a cup of coffee when the notification for the latest Mortske video popped up. That's what I call perfect timing.😄

[@chicagovasko]

Same cheers buddy.

[@kshsghahah5631]

Rocky's Rocket!!!!

[@Whats-It-To-Ya]

Timing is everything (so they say) 👊

[@robertobuenrostro2781]

Indubitably 👨‍🔧

[@charleykeenan6171]

That would look amazing with a C60 cab and dump bed (think old grain truck). Love the idea of saving this and not letting it rust away. Thanks for the great content 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisdrake7450]

Great idea!

[@roycarpenter5344]

Call the Orange truck turtle 🤪

[@braxtonnelson7422]

Another great "will it run? Of course it will!" video! My "old tire" story: Back in 2006, my Dad gave me his 1979 Buick Electra Park Avenue, which he had inherited from his uncle. The car had 27,900 original miles on it, but had just spent most of its' time waiting for the occasional trip to town. It cranked up right away, and when I asked Dad if I could trust it for the 50+ mile drive home, he told me "Son, I wouldn't be afraid to drive this car across the country tomorrow!" Well, Dad was a braver man than I am! It made the drive home o.k., but I was a nervous wreck by the time I arrived! I spent the next few days cleaning, polishing, and replacing belts and hoses-- all of which were 27 years old! The tires looked brand new though... a set of Dunlop white walls. I drove the car to work for the next few days, which was about a 12 mile round trip. Then one day I pulled into the driveway after work, and seeing my wife across the street talking with our neighbor, I got out of the car and started walking across the street. I got about midway across the street when there was a tremendous explosion behind me! The left rear tire had evidently left a "goodbye, cruel world" note on the kitchen counter that morning! The next morning I put the spare on the car, and drove to the nearest tire store (very nervously, I might add). Upon inspection, it was discovered that the tires, although looking brand new were actually 17 years old! Since then, I made it my goal to let people know how to check the date code on any tire on their vehicles (legally mandated on all vehicle tires in the U.S.) Even if they look brand new, tire manufacturers recommend that tires should be replaced after about 6 years, regardless of mileage. Tires degrade due to exposure to sunlight, pollution, and chemicals. And they give little to no notice when they fail!

[@MortskeRepair]

Good times!

[@CARSON441]

REAL PROFESSIONAL BEER DRINKING ADVICE, denting cans, bending tabs, and all! Words to live by.

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you got those tips

[@davidwellman7080]

When the horn started the way it did I was seeing the look on your face... priceless! Lol

[@MortskeRepair]

First tiem for everything.

[@TheCurtRoberts]

79 Scottsdale was my first vehicle when I was 16 back in 95...my Dad got it for me from a farm auction for $400. I got it in February for my birthday. Threw a rod through the oil pan at the end of June. Great times. I would give anything to still have it

[@MortskeRepair]

Very cool!

[@shanes_bs2659]

Squarebody revival. Nice! There goes my productivity at work this morning.

[@houdiniairsoft157]

Been binging your channel for the last month or so. Even my wife, who couldn't care less about cars, enjoys watching you and Duff fix stuff! My dad and I just started going through a 71 Scout, and I've learned a lot of valuable lessons already.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching us!

[@bbroken1]

I like those old corn binders I had a 68 800a I think your is a 800b model awesome rig.

[@houdiniairsoft157]

@@bbroken1 Yep 800B! It needs a lot of work but the inline six runs like a top. My dad had a '65 Scout growing up.

[@ryanhodges7101]

It’s definitely a cool channel. I like the laid back style and the wit. He isn’t trying to be a cartoon character either. It’s nice to find someone real.

[@OldGrumpsGarage]

@@bbroken1 I'm working on a 68 800

[@kamenheath7192]

Best vehicle revivals on KZbin. Love how there’s always something new every week

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks Kamen!

[@mrray55]

Morning Mortske and Duff. Hope y'all are having a great day.

[@MortskeRepair]

Same to you!

[@Leo-DaGreek]

Your right Duff. , I’m 5.6 and I sit right inside with no problems wrenching on my 454 or a front wood bench 🇺🇸👍😎. It’s roomy, it holds all your extra fluids and tools, no telling what you find

[@ryanhodges7101]

It really means a lot that you take the time to read all the comments. Some fellers who are trying to be the next king of KZbin get lost along the way and get too busy. Thank you!!

[@ryanhodges7101]

I bet “The Duffernator helps out with the computer stuff. We can all forgive him for not lifting hoods. I bet not having thumbs is a bummer.

[@MortskeRepair]

Read every one Ryan!

[@mikestone7692]

Morske, thanks for your work on rigs no TV show would touch! Roadkill is a fun show but they have real cash and expensive rebuilds most of us can’t afford. Anyway, was lying around this morning watching your video and you motivated me to get up and out in the garage to wrench on my project. Went well and had fun doing it! THANKS for being real… 😊

[@MortskeRepair]

Our pleasure!

[@coltonholaway7902]

True story. Roadkill pre motortrend was amazing. Roadkill garage stays true to theme as most of that is outa dulcheicks and fryburgers pockets

[@cweber9112]

That's the reason why I bought my 95 OBS. Lots of room to work and I don't have to worry about taking off a ton of stuff to work on the engine. Easy peasy!

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on

[@joshgunn2068]

Yet again another great Monday brought to you by Mortske!

[@patdesrosiers6423]

I built a rat rod from a rotten 74 C10 with a 41Ford cab I got from Craigslist. Removed the old sheet metal and trimmed the cab bottom to fit the C10 frame. Excellent plan you have with a grain truck and pretty easy

[@MortskeRepair]

Awesome

[@The_Hack_Shop]

I laughed at the shot at Puddin for not knowing how to close a square body hood, I cringed super hard watching Puddin jump on that thing during his video lol.

[@ralphmorgan6574]

My dad drove a 1977 Scottsdale, why cause he said trucks were made for WORK ! no leather seats, no carpet, Scottsdale with no carpet or headliner was his dream truck, thanks for this episode. Still the best real man's channel on youtube

[@MortskeRepair]

Nice! Thanks Ralph

[@johncatalano7185]

Hey Mortske: Another Monday, another roadsteration project and this time it's a '76 Scottsdale small block... On this particular build, its like a jigsaw puzzle with several missing pieces; (Window glass inserts, extremely crunchy truck bed, missing hoses and relays in the engine, et,. al... Even the #9 wire burned up!!!) The bench seat has disintegrated but its good enough for the Duffalumpagus to lay on... How neat is that??? Hope he's not disturbing the dead carcasses in the cab... Happy motoring from the home of PB Blaster... Cleveland, Ohio... GOOOOOO ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL!!!!

[@NoWr2Run]

I had the same problem with my ignition switch on my 77 Chevy, I took it apart, cleaned it, then adjusted it, fixed the problem. Also when taking any parts with wires on it from a junkyard, ALWAYS TAKE THE CONNECTIONS & ABOUT A FOOT OF WIRE IF POSSIBLE. Boy that was years ago back in the 90's, how life goes so fast. GOOD LUCK, you 2.

[@MortskeRepair]

So you're the one cutting off perfectly good harnesses!

[@NoWr2Run]

@@MortskeRepair LOL, Yes Sir.

[@bradleybriggs5187]

Loved the episode I've had a couple of k20's just like that one was so transparent you could see through every panel on the body but the motor and trans ran great they use a lot of salt up around McCall Idaho that's where the pickup came from the steel wheels were rusted to the drums and the rotors you couldn't even get them off

[@garymccord4277]

Great truck to have as a trail rig, Tough and can have fun without worry about damage to the body. Just enjoy and give her hell like she is

[@chasbarnes3425]

That rust is abundant on the passenger side, but the ol bondoe is holdin up well!

[@scottsimpkins2200]

I enjoy your blog so damn much! You busting on Duff is priceless! Your fix it skills are awesome too!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks scott

[@prevost8686]

I love red paint when it comes to old tractors. That old Scottsdale was a hard worker back in its day. Can you imagine what Chevy truck fans would pay if Chevy came out with a limited number of square body trucks true to the originals( with the exception of mandated safety & emissions ). 👍for the video.

[@donaldhalls2189]

Nobody would afford them

[@prevost8686]

@@donaldhalls2189 I have to disagree. People are paying 100 grand for 1/2 ton trucks now.

[@donaldhalls2189]

@@prevost8686 well like I said average people can't afford it

[@rsprockets7846]

yeah for 80k though???

[@terryeustice5399]

That square body. Is roughly worse than the corn cob. But if anyone can make it a runner it’s you Mortske! Thank you for sharing!

[@RS-rn4ox]

That's an easy way to steam clean under your hood, I look forward to seeing the body swap. Keep up the excellent work.

[@MortskeRepair]

brilliant!

[@stevendinapoli1239]

Old Chevy always wants to start!!! Thanks for sharing my friend!!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching

[@Mr49Studebaker]

That's a pretty good looking rig even though it's fairly rough

[@MortskeRepair]

It was sharp in its day!

[@rsprockets7846]

@@MortskeRepair still is worth 1k as is

[@MortskeRepair]

@@rsprockets7846 definitely

[@craigbowley6783]

The horn honking when you turn the wheel reminds me of when I was a kid the old man had a 62 Dodge Dart that did That it decided to start at about 1a.m. when we pulled into a campground. If that wasn't enough we set up camp in the pitch dark after honking our way through the campground and woke up in someone else's campsite. So needless to say we were not too popular that weekend😂😂😂 cause the greatest pa the was we set up camp in someone else's spot 😂😂🤣

[@johnsommerfeld6889]

1979 was the first year that they had fuel doors. Love the video, can't wait to see what it becomes in the future! Catch you on the next one. 🙂

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for the info!

[@johnsommerfeld6889]

@@MortskeRepair No problem!

[@davidarnette327]

Coffee and rat nest Monday morning, what could be better. Any 40s or 50s truck cab would be cool, with a flat bed and some kind of tow truck rigging. Of course easier said than done but you and Duff can do it, no problem. 👍

[@rw4784]

Grain truck is my vote. Would love to find a good one here in Wyoming.

[@danchandler3133]

Your idea of putting an older cab on that frame sounds great. Hoping one day i can.

[@kensherwood4866]

Another great video, Duff having a ball with his new in cab friend. The body swap idea appeals, sounds like a plan

[@1961Duane314]

Duane here. I don't even have a pickup that requires a grab handle. Enjoy you videos and Duff too.

[@bensymington5550]

Love your videos Mortsky

[@bensymington5550]

Seems like it runs very well

[@MortskeRepair]

@@bensymington5550 Thanks Ben!

[@jeepnmark7314]

Like the grain truck idea. Good frame and drivetrain to use as a plow/wrecker/yard truck.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Always enjoy these vids from Mortske Repair!!!! 🙂👍🍻😊

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoy them!

[@justinmcclanahan6036]

Once you got the engine running again it sounded great & glad you got the clutch unstuck & those tires look brand new,don't look like there's hardly any wear on them & if you were selling it but your not I would go to a junkyard & find another cab & bed for it making sure the cab had the hole for the shifter & 4 wheel drive shifter

[@ForgedEnigma895]

One of these days you should do a "It WILL run".

[@MortskeRepair]

hmmm

[@jontaylor1652]

Just right when you said "we haven't had one for awhile" I sat here laughing, thinking 'we haven't had a fire for awhile' hahaha. Great stuff, thanks Mort.

[@MortskeRepair]

😁

[@omentep]

Had a 77 that was rusted heaps worse than this believe it or not but the seat was all there.

[@ecds7393]

I really enjoy the back and forth with you and puddin. Yall keep up the good work!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thank you! Will do!

[@markmckeachnie4484]

Yep toss the box bye new fenders , paint it camouflage. Build a camper on the back and go deer hunting 🤣

[@MortskeRepair]

ewww

[@dwitcraft]

Farmall Fanatic would be loving the tractor!

[@josephmatherly7661]

Come on Mort’ now you’ve got Puddin doing will it run with a square body..You really should feel bad 😢 ain’t nobody got time for dhat.

[@davidmerkle9541]

The Beatles pull was pretty awesome!!! Great band!!

[@jamesthev5607]

Come on you know how most Square bodies are Dependable that thing will start by itself

[@MortskeRepair]

Pretty much

[@hgj2019]

The tech tip at 36:50 is a real winner! I’ll add that the pad makes a nice belly cushion on top of the radiator support and such when you are leaning over working on the engine! Good for knees when kneeling too!🤓

[@MortskeRepair]

Brilliant!

[@glennnickerson8325]

I've never heard you describe any of your "finds" as very poor--I'm scared!!! 😆

[@MortskeRepair]

Real high quality!

[@kriswright1022]

@@MortskeRepair That's much better ( gooder?)!

[@richxts1357]

Mr. Mortske, this video has hit the top of my list. First off, when the jumper wire fire started, I laughed so hard, I think I cracked a rib and again when you broke out the Point Special Sandwich (Cuz I'm from Point). I went to the emergency room for rib treatment and I am sending you the bill. Iffen you don't pay it, I'm an old Geezer and I'm gonna be sitting at the entrance gate at the 2023 Iola Car Show when you come thru the gate. Keep the video's coming and I'll wear a rib brace fer future videos. Take care & be safe!

[@MortskeRepair]

See you then!

[@scottnyc6572]

I totally lost it when i saw the steering wheel controlled horn...😂😂

[@garybell799]

I Got My Dads 1976 C10, Short Bed, Two Tone White and Carolina Blue Between The Moldings! It has a Factory 350 ,4bolt Main, Turbo 350 Trans, The motor in it is Factory Blue, Maybe the K20 still had the Chevy Orange. Be Kool to Know! You and Duff Keep Up The Great Work My Friend ❗

[@MortskeRepair]

Awesome!

[@johnweeks5614]

It's going to be awesome to see what you body swap on it and can't wait to watch the videos

[@darkknightjpw]

My 79 chey step side had the rod jump holes in the ignition switch and suddenly you couldn't shut the truck off or take the key out. That was fun learning that it had an ignition switch with 3 different holes for the rod.

[@MortskeRepair]

Good times

[@k2mslskier]

I hear Beavis…FIRE FIRE FIRE!!!!! Love the truck. She’s the orange headed stepchild cousin of my skyline blue 76 k20 camper special. Same tranny, same transfer, same axles, same engine. You got more rust tho, ouch! Cool you have plans for it. I wouldn’t mind having it, rust and all.

[@ka9szx]

Orange Turd is a good name for it. Since you are going to keep it, upgrade the hoses, radiator and check to make sure that heater are good (gotta have that in North Dakota). Get those gauges and other electricals working. Seat replaced and some glass where there isn't any along with that gas tank or filler tube replacement. I see another video of clutch and drive train service as well as some exhaust work pending the frame is OK and not rotted from sitting around. Floor pan would be the only thing I would fix if it is just going to push snow and pulling stuck stuff around.

[@volvobrynk]

I love the idea of better and Old body! Gonna be cool! 1969 C60 is Sweet Cab!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Mortske Repair :) those if have 10 bolt it Dyna 55 or 12 bolt it Dyna 66 rear ends gears also be 411 ratio with 206 transfer case and lots to fix that truck for sure plus nice find on Chrome bumpers! Basic truck are Custom , Cheyenne, Scottdale are how trim those trucks and West Coast Mirrors , with or without Power Steering also Brakes, am/ fm with Cassette tape and Slide windows are options for those !

[@daviduglem3213]

Morkske, for me you are the best on KZbin for this kind of thing. Most interesting to watch and listen to. Plus you got Duff dog! Time for second is Wes and sleeper dude. Everybody likes different stuff this is just my opinion.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for the kind words David!

[@user-KrackerJack]

this is my favorite KZbin channel and yes even over that very popular feller

[@MortskeRepair]

Much appreciated John!

[@_Dave_S]

Mortske Square Body Monday, hell yeah!! Getting the rusty stuff running yet again! 🍺🍺

[@adamjohnson2914]

The name you were looking for with the canopy is a step side, i've got a 98 Ranger. Never been a fan of late 90s early 2000s vehicles, but I have a soft spot for step sides. great video, great editing and camera placements! love this kind of content :)

[@MortskeRepair]

Splash side

[@erikrunas226]

I hope your plan comes to life...old school body, bullet proof drive train and flatbed. Sweet!!

[@roypearce6968]

Yes I love your idea of of taking the body off and putting on the 57 ford truck sweet . Still the best on you tube ! You and duff the best.

[@MortskeRepair]

Much appreciated Roy!

[@dieterlange7581]

Duff dog I had a hell of a time on this ride he enjoyed himself. He looked happy 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Always

[@markjones7741]

I like the plan of converting to plough truck. Must be a follow up vid on this beast.👍

[@phillipmurrieta1]

Yay!!! Save the squares! Never get tired of 'em.

[@JBO3022]

Those old spread bore Holley's we're a popular replacement for a while. They where supposed to get good mileage, but I've only ever seen one running well.

[@tylerlawlerDEVGRU]

All way around stellar/excellent work truck. I got so made at the truck for dying, that before the scrape yard came to pick it up, I bashed the whole driver's side in.

[@RacerRoss]

You going around the cornfield was a funny segment . The more you know” . Good laugh 😆

[@MattKrogmeier]

Love the idea of throwing an old grain truck cab on that thing. Grew up with a '53 Chevy and '55 Ford that we used at wheat harvest time in Colorado.

[@MortskeRepair]

sweet

[@luckent47]

Sweet old truck. Good eye for grabbing that 4x4. So many great trucks out there on the prairie. Road salt here in mi would have dissolved that entire rig by now

[@OdysseyLife1]

I can't wait to finally get home so I can fall asleep to one of my favorite KZbin Neighborhood Mechanics! 😴 You rock Mort! 😎🤙✌️

[@MortskeRepair]

Enjoy!

[@michaeldove720]

The Square Body King followed up by the Datsun King! What a glorious Monday.

[@puddleduckist]

Interesting rust dwn the side! Runs pretty decently. Rock on 🤘 Mortske!

[@fjrracing]

What a way to end a vidya. Hood all crooked and steaming everywhere. And the saying " well their ya go its back on the road again". Love it and wish i was closer to help build something stupid out of it. Cant wait brotha keep it up.

[@bigalsmallengines]

Good video Mortske! Glad to see this one saved and running! Cheers! 🍻 -Al

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@oldcarnut3953]

As usual another awesome video Mortske. Friggin love your channel man. Most generally you figure out the mess an get it going. Totally appreciate that about you. Highly appreciate you sharing your knowledge with the world. Keep On Motoring Brother!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for the kind words

[@Bo-Dog]

She's seen better days your a brave one for digging into her👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Or just dumb! not brave

[@SammyFender]

Actually it’s a 2021! Ram! And I love the grain truck idea!! Go for it!!!

[@bobrekowski631]

Love to see this project continue, grain truck are about the only game I might be able to afford in town. Like to see what I'd be getting into

[@rickylaporte6750]

Good old square body. I like where you are going with this.

[@VikingDudee]

That makes me miss my 85, my 85 looked a lot like that. same color, manual, 4x4 floor shift, just way less holes lol

[@justinwatrobka8365]

My friend Bob and I just stopping by to say Hi.

[@MortskeRepair]

Howdy

[@jeaniepatterson2384]

I liked this video a lot! Cracked me up when you grabbed that ear of corn! Yes, 59 Chevy would be great!

[@burningthroughtimegarage3319]

I wish I could find one like that to fix up my 17 year old niece has her heart set on one and said I would get if high school but I just can't find one anywhere in my budget I only make a grand a month thanks for another great video can't wait for more 👏👍✌️🍻

[@MortskeRepair]

I hope so too!

[@burningthroughtimegarage3319]

Thank u u r such a cool guy with a big heart ✌️🍻

[@Captgreatvalue]

Yup this a great way to start the week Mortske video

[@bigjay6743]

I had the exact same truck mine had the 355 golden rocket. This was 28years ago I was young and dumb I lowered it yes. It had side steps and a roll bar and big wide slicks on Krager rims Look pretty cool at the time.

[@MortskeRepair]

Nothing wrong with lowering it!

[@dombutler7685]

Thanks Mortske! Yes to the cab swap 57 gmc or whatever's cheapest is my choice!! I've been thinking about making a tool/welding cart out of an 3 wheel taylor dunn cart! The old front clip would make great wall art!

[@MortskeRepair]

Go for it!

[@ragebasedgaming9139]

YES!! Grain truck donor, been wanting to see you build a 4x4 (not just convert to 2wd or fix like the others)

[@Telephony954]

As soon as you lit that hot wire up, I felt compelled to stop and share with the team, an amusing similarity with a very recent occurrence of my own. I had recently did a agiee install of a ready to run small cap dizzy, and wifey wanted to take it to the store, on the way back the a fore mentioned wire crossed with the coat hanger, agiee rigged throttle rod and released the magic smoke and wa la no more throttle linkage, but it did stay running. That was not a fun month trying to comfort her and fix ol Crusty the 63c10 with radio delete(Thank you very much)

[@stevem3021]

Glad you have plans for her, Rocky would of wanted it that way.

[@Doogie_Causey]

You've had better luck with that Holley than I ever have

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

Even though you fried your roach clip, I had no doubt that you would get it running! Another great video! 😁👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks Kimberly!

[@SoY_7]

Been watching for a long time. Puddin referenced him and this channel deserves more subs 👏

[@MortskeRepair]

Much appreciated!

[@mikerhodeback9636]

Really like the grain truck idea, on the back wooden flat bed roll-back..see some Mortske fab work!