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

[@Andrew-bs1mi]

Talky talky talky go away

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@thomaskerschner3010]

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

[@gerrygwilson2849]

Happy thanksgiving turkey

[@swissredneck8000]

Thank you Master Mortske😜

[@markshepherd148]

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

[@stevenlatham4397]

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

[@mattbrown5511]

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

[@JeffKopis]

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

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

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

[@gerry-p9x]

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

[@michaelcoonce6694]

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

[@Mike-Olds-1]

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

[@Sleeperdude]

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

[@FORDCAMPERSPECIAL]

Hey Josh 👋

[@kristopherboice197]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

and cragars!

[@cooperhunter1974]

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

[@NoWr2Run]

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

[@FinalFinishDetail]

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

[@dalemagners404]

No. I don't think so

[@JeffKopis]

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

[@glennmanchester5696]

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

[@mountainmangarage7572]

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

[@matthewhutchins4284]

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

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

Couldn't agree more!

[@allenbourassa1579]

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

[@mrgreezy1]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mrgreezy1]

@@MortskeRepair absolutely.

[@JeffKopis]

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

[@richxts1357]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

I agree

[@jeffhutchins7048]

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

[@richfletcher4286]

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

[@stephenbraun9951]

How cool is it to binge watch Motske AND Puddin

[@MortskeRepair]

the coolest!

[@stephenbraun9951]

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

[@LarryBunch-q7j]

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

[@gordocarbo]

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

[@johnheimbrock4397]

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

[@stuartfletcher2378]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

Much appreciated Stuart

[@felixsmokes420daily8]

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

[@mattparoz4246]

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

[@jockmchaggis6797]

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

[@crookytweet3933]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

good thing you got two!

[@Falstaff-mr8fk]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

Bahaha

[@gordocarbo]

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

[@davidr6045]

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

[@Mrhalligan39]

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

[@KixBryant]

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

[@charleykeenan6171]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jeffrobodine8579]

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

[@waltdenis9621]

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

[@KevRalph]

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

[@MegaMobass]

Good for cruising the vistas. Love those old wagons.

[@JamesBraun-o5t]

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

[@rssvss]

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

[@zacheryjohnson234]

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

[@vicferrari9380]

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

[@differentgroove1]

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

[@travisjohnson5747]

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

[@derekwalters6132]

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

[@johncampbell5880]

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

[@urbanurchin5930]

Thanks, Captain Obvious !

[@briankottman8274]

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

[@jobertvangool9961]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@putinsbestfriend5900]

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

[@Atodaso-pg9kq]

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

[@justingould7348]

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

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

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

[@toddcrosley8099]

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

[@That70sChannel]

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

[@Corylewis5]

Hahaha😂😂

[@andy1056]

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

[@timfremstad3434]

Sleeperdude might be interested in this one

[@Alanwalter1976]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

Enjoy!

[@kacjustafarmer1157]

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

[@kacjustafarmer1157]

😂😅😂

[@MortskeRepair]

What’s a “kac” farmer anyway?

[@scottboettcher]

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

[@79tazman]

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

[@kacjustafarmer1157]

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

[@freddyz9363]

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

[@tradrodsandcustoms]

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

[@dennisconnolly1]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

Absolutely

[@corvettejohn4507]

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

[@toddallard7133]

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

[@firemanjeffgg2440]

That door looks like an awesome merch design

[@terrallputnam7979]

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

[@spencerrobinson2719]

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

[@smarternu]

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

[@maxbialystock254]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

Our pleasure

[@gordd1447]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

interesting

[@brucejessie]

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

[@GoldRose63]

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

[@Ron-uk3no]

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

[@WingmanJohnny]

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

[@dieterlange7581]

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

[@jesterr7133]

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

[@daviduglem3213]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@unkalfudd]

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

[@robertsieber8374]

Weird pets. I had a raccoon and a red Squirrel before. The Squirrel would be totally cool while petting her until she had enough then she'd bite. Their teeth are like razors. Current weird pet is a brown anole that hitch hiked from Florida with my inlaws as an egg in her plant. It's my daughter's pet. I have more money invested into that free pay than I care to think about! Cool old wagon. Thanks for the fun!

[@tonyg3573]

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

[@BOXCAR1428]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

Same to you

[@RabidSnot]

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

[@curttabor2827]

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

[@donnieboyum2715]

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

[@deancooper6300]

The Chevrolet Brookwood station wagons of this era had an integrated step in the rear bumper if the car had the 7 seat option, 2 rear facing seats fitted. Olds must have used the same bumper👍🇭🇲

[@rayvoorhies7180]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

Very cool!

[@garysoykin2783]

That’s cool that door very nice guy😊

[@marlobreding7402]

A mechanical tip from a 72 year old mechanic. To find top dead center number one cylinder on any V8 engine. All you have to watch is the fifth cylinder in the firing order and when the intake valve begins to open your at TDC on number one. Watch 65721843 intake opening Adjust 18436572 both valves 1:01:50 BTW, GM Unitised points are good. Used them for years. I'd make the switch to electronic ignition with a Pertronix module 😅😅😅

[@alphonsowalkingbull6326]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

Good stuff!

[@FreedomRock44]

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

[@jerrywilliams8733]

Easy way to tell big block from small block on an Oldsmobile is right where you showed the casting number was, right behind the timing cover all the big blocks had a raised blade like casting on the flat spot from front of intake to timing cover.

[@damonwehling1596]

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

[@patrickmidiri1543]

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

[@johncrawford6992]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@W1se0ldg33zer]

That color was called flame orange on a Oldsmopile. My 442 was that color. Most will generically call that hugger orange.

[@waynekarnold]

That's the same car I took the body off and put my 57 Buick special on What a ripper ❤ Love your videos Thank you for sharing Hello from the Canadian in the philippines Use to go up throw your part of the country almost every Friday night Up Wilson trailer Sioux city iowa 864 miles ringer God blessyou keep the good work 😊😊

[@tyhogue8316]

For some reason I just thought about when that truck tire blew and scared poor Duff!😉

[@dombutler7685]

Thanks Mortske!

[@mrbarr1961]

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

[@MortskeRepair]

Same to you!

[@lonnygil]

Great video mortske!! Thank you. If the cargo area of that unit could talk… hahaha

[@EverybodySecretlyLovesSteve]

Had a wild turkey that made his home on our back porch and would roost outside the back door. We named him Peeping Tom, because anytime you look out the back door he would be there staring at you.

[@stephenkrzanowski]

Used unipoints for all my vintage GM cars from 68 impala, 69 caprice, 71 Malibu, 72 Monte Carlo, 74 Monte Carlo and two 69 Chevy C10 / C30 trucks.. People think condensers last forever. They do not. Unipoints were convenient & changed both at same time. And if you bought blue streak back in the day they were of excellent quality. You have to remove the screw for individual points / condenser. And... you only have to loosen the 2 screws for a unipoint set. Less chance of dropping that screw!

[@Meriks_Hot_Rods]

I say, budget street freak wagon! 70’s style. Build that 455 and make it something hot, it’s got a real nice patina.

[@grantkoeller8911]

I had a 1988 Toyoto Vista when I was stationed in Toyko, Japan with the USAF 2002-2006, Here in USA ,we call it the Toyota Camry

[@johnelliott7375]

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

[@glennnickerson8325]

So if a Mopar guy gets himself an Olds does that mean it's a Molds? 😆 Thank goodness for Mortske Monday!

[@jeffboyer8214]

455, 400 turbo , 3.70 rear gears 22 gallons of fuel & 8 to 10.5 miles per gallon. Now a 7.0 liter lsa engine would pull that along nice. Be safe team.

[@tyhogue8316]

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

[@tonyfriend7413]

Not me Mr. Mortske. I love your station. i wait all week for a new a day movie for me to watch in between my household duties. i will never complain about the way that you do thangs. i learn.. 11/27/23 12.29 Pm cst USA..

[@johnelliott7375]

Mortske is that man that Mojo needs to thrive

[@ldog70]

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

[@ldog70]

Oh yeah we have eight guinea pigs

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@tonygiraldes7848]

More Mortske Monday Magic! Just the greatest 😊❤️

[@spicedude6230]

I believe that weird cut out in the Bumper is a step somehow to put Luggage on the Roof of the Car Call Red Foreman...