1965 Buick Riviera! Abandoned For 32 Years! Will It Run?!? Plus Bonus Transformation!

[@Odawg3709]

Woo, he got another pos car to run, that will never be finished. Done with this nonsense

[@MortskeRepair]

Dawg! Did I say I was going to finish this car at any point? I'm guessing the "Will It Run" videos are what brought you here in the first place. So you must be into them. Anwho, good luck in your search for the scratch to your itchiness!

[@S.O.S64]

Dude, if you would've really watched the video he plainly says he wasn't gonna finish the car. Early on he talks about the title situation and explains it. SMH.....

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

No one said you have to watch, if you're ever watched puddin fab get about 5min in it and click on something else especially after he says having a Diarrhea day😅

[@tonyg3573]

Did you truly expect a total restoration in a 2 hour video? In the description it clearly says "If you'd like to add this car to your collection it can be purchased for $1800 USD in the condition shown in the video."? Or is whining like a toddler just easier than reading?

[@Dagrond]

You can't finish the car until someone evicts Edna anyway.

[@randoboomer2345]

Mr. Mortske, If you would Take a tip from an old timer, who learned from an old timer when I was 20, You'll save most of those copper radiators. I used to think I wasn't good at soldering too. Then I was taught the magic. The key is to get the metal clean. I don't mean by spraying brake clean on it. You have to use a wire brush until the area looks like a new penny. If you'll do that, the solder will run into the crack or joint as if by magic. And you will be the solder master that everyone will admire.

[@MortskeRepair]

One day I'll give it a shot

[@donfronterhouse4759]

Yeah preparation.is the key. When you get right it's amazing. Usually I'm in too much of a rush and it doesn't work the first time. But I've heated up radiator necks that were leaking, brush all the surfaces clean,coat it so that the space all the way around is full of flux and it sucks the solder right in. Shiny clean and strategic use of flux. That's it.

[@johnelliott7375]

Rando Boomer I could not have said it better myself than the advice is so solid it is like getting paid with gold.

[@mikepraed4623]

I've soldered some but never a radiator. Always copper plumbing. But I'll give it a try next opportunity 1:13:09

[@williamdon3442]

Capillary action. The suck zone 😂😂😂

[@murtkirby9725]

Another great Mortske Monday. Hope Mojo is geeling better. Get well soon Sir Mojo.

[@bradleyellis6745]

😊 And the

[@johnm.5848]

From the look on Duff Dog's face at the start of the video, he must be suffering from the Monday Moring Blues Mort. As always, a big thumbs up for reviving a classic American automotive gem.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thank you!

[@peterkovacs8654]

Yeah baby! 65 Riviera is my favorite! Had a maroon one, 425 4bbl, duals, glass packs dumping in front of the rear tires! Awesome car!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

They sure are cool cars!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

I knew a girl in high school she drove a black 65 Rivie GS, gold pinstripe black and gold interior.

[@gregorylyon1004]

A 425 4 BBL. WOW

[@robertvance1873]

R.I.P. To My Dear Friend From The CB Radio Dan Rivera Page, We both loved these Cars.

[@jeffmiller6100]

Great content. I am 67 yrs old . Remember these growing. Always loved the styling ❤ Awesome lift burnout. !!!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thank you!

[@russell154]

It’s a shame there isn’t more aftermarket support for these. Super cool car. And the roll out wing windows never fail to make me smile.

[@busterturner8702]

Thats one of the reasons that my brother and i havent bought one. The support isnt there. You have to own a slew of cars to get it right. Much less the hours of work thats involved.

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Mr. Mortske is just the greatest! Much respect ✊

[@MortskeRepair]

Thank you!

[@richardthomas1743]

A two hour Mortske Marathon! I will have to make a samwich!

[@Hobodeluxe960]

that clip of you getting shocked never gets old.

[@tcanthony2]

I laugh hysterically every time the second half of that clip gets shown. Even when I know it’s coming.

[@bobwright992]

You ever been bit? It'll let you know.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

@@bobwright992 many times, had an old accel yellow "super coil one time that paralyzed my arm for a few seconds.

[@bobwright992]

@@Hobodeluxe960 Fukin hurts doesn't it? A minimum of 20,000 volts, regardless of the amperage, definitely tells you to let go.

[@bobwright992]

@@Hobodeluxe960 I've been bit wearing rubber gloves and a rubber handle. Wondering how I was the best ground.

[@georgeponnay447]

Mortske Day! Nothing better than spending the holiday with Duff and Mortske and a cool Riviera.👍😎💯. And get well soon Mojo!

[@timothyjohnson6258]

This car came with a rompin' stompin' 360hp and then you washed it, add another 2 3/4 horses and 2 horses for each hubcap. This thing is a beast and one of the best looking cars of the 60s, a gentleman's muscle car. I always loved the look of the Riviera. I had the AMT model kit of this.

[@ptk4476]

Roadhouse!!! Gotta get the radio workin' to crank some Jeff Healey tunes.

[@MortskeRepair]

Canadian rockstar!

[@loupsrecoverysvc]

Thanks for the pressure washing scene! Lol I'm sure you made that Pott County legend proud!

[@MortskeRepair]

Our pleasure!

[@goldrush14]

Bro Mortske.. Am a true Buick fan. Have owned a 63, 72 and 85 Riv. Several skylarks and Lesabres. I really perk up anytime you bring a vintage Buick or Caddy back to life. Am into Caddy professional cars, hearses and limo's. Love the styling and the performance of big engines and big cars. Thanks for all you do and keep the old big GM cars in the front row. I'm now 77 yo and a former GM sales rep so am very acquainted with the big boys. Regards; Bill M.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@wolfc7280]

Love the Rivera body style, and big block! Tell motorsport until he starts making your payments you'll call it whatever you want. Great content Mortske.

[@Dwayne-mb2uj]

65 Buicks and 65 t Birds are the best styled cars of the 60s IMO. Thanks for saving these old cars.

[@JeffKopis]

I prefer the 61-63 T-bird. But Billy Mitchell's crew had it goin' on at GM. Except for Oldsmobiles 😂.

[@Dwayne-mb2uj]

@@JeffKopis I them too. just not as much .Mother in law had two of them that were red and white. I think what hurt those personal luxury cars were the massive doors that were hard to handle in a parking lot or on a windy day. .

[@MortskeRepair]

Love them 65 t-bird seats!

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Its a Mortske Monday ! Hell yes!!

[@c0c0asauce]

My neighbor has one of these restored. Probably my favorite American car.

[@tylergreenfield6158]

Duff's face thinking there was hope for a ride while you were checking the brakes to immediately going back to sleep when the pedal stayed on the floor was hilarious.

[@Jason1975ism]

Get well, Mojo!!! Best wishes for a fast recovery!!

[@redwhiteandblue7290]

Tell ya what Mortske ... headers, Cragars, and white letters out are exactly what that girl needs !!! 🤣🤣🤣 We gonna lose the shop with Mojo out sick ... hope he gets well soon 👍

[@carldevries2023]

I came here to say that! Those flexi hoses are a great start to a perfect Mortske build!! 🤩

[@ThatCreditGuy1]

Love this stuff! I well remember these great Buicks from when I was a kid. The guy who managed the GM Mesa, AZ Proving Grounds (Bill Sink was his name) lived behind us where I grew up and he always drove a different new GM car almost daily. He drove Rivs and Toranados and big boat Bonnevilles most often. This brings back great memories. Keep posting this stuff please.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing

[@duceboy100]

I wanted to see if you could get the headlight doors to work. Good video.

[@MortskeRepair]

Next time!

[@toddcrosley8099]

Get well soon Mojo!! Mortske need you soon as possible, because when he starts using flexi hoses his mind is starting to go cuckoo for Cocoa puffs . I would have loved to seen that 65 Buick Riviera when it was new.

[@MortskeRepair]

lol

[@abcsd1254]

Chin adding the actual definition of Riviera to the video 😂 he’s the best

[@MortskeRepair]

Sure is!

[@Ian-of9oi]

I don’t know if I can watch this out of envy. 0:28 that’s a sweet rig.

[@shanewright6958]

Here we go again. It’s time for another good one 👍👍

[@Fiascofiction]

Duff is a genius mechanic. You can tell because of the way he is.

[@PaulKrueger-is9lj]

I love my Mortske Monday !

[@reaper060670]

Hey Morski pal. Found ur channel from Puddin'.. Keep bringing these big old units back to life bro. It's awesome to see them running again after so many years sat about doing nothin'.. Salute to u all from Dublin, IRE..

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks! Will do!

[@richiecaelwarts1911]

Get well soon MOJO

[@skeltane]

Haha. I love that movie. And the 65 Riviera is my favorite year. I live about 3 miles from where that scene was shot. The bar also was right behind the car lot.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dandutton4292]

"I gotta jar of dirt"!! 😂

[@joelkarch3538]

the clam shells make that car almost as cool as the catalina.and almost as cool as the AMC SST you did.thanks for another great monday!!

[@JoshMann83]

Those lisle pinchers work great & affordable, used them all the time when I worked on cars for a living

[@iHap]

A really “Classic” episode today, Mr. Mortske & Duff Dog. Much appreciation and thanks to you for putting in the time, money, and work, to produce these automotive time capsules. Well Done. Love the Duff!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thank you!

[@dazleecy1344]

Giddy up ya ,big fella on the box😮😮😮

[@MrMongo107]

Bunch of years back I passed on a white 65 Riviera in very decent condition, running with a great interior and straight body, because I just had no room for it.nice straight body too. The price,? A whopping $800. I could cry remembering that.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@joshgunn2068]

Another riviera? Hell yeah

[@jeaniepatterson2384]

Riviera was so far ahead of their time! Amazing cars.

[@TheInfamousHotRodFarm]

Hell yeah my brother!

[@johnelliott7375]

Get well soon Mojo! God bless you and your Mrs.! I'm also going to include the rest of the family also, Mr. Mortske and Duff! I'm having health issues and I don't wish it on no one. Glad Mortske is over it and not sick still, I would be heartbroken if you all lost the shop.😊

[@tiredagain6722]

Dang, it started even with a flexxy hose 😂

[@kellyrjohnson7693]

I recognized the LTD cap as soon as you pulled it out. I still have one hanging on the garage wall. My first car was a 77 LTD - jade green with matching interior. Growing up we had a gold on gold LTD Brougham and I'll never forget the glass-smooth ride on the highways with just the regular thump thump sounds of the wheels going over the expansion joints in the road. I've always wanted to find a two-door with the little glass in the B pillar.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ksokie63]

Hey Mortske and Duff👋, cool old riviera. Hopefully mojo gets well soon. Thanks for sharing✌️

[@glennnickerson8325]

The nice thing about a Rivera, the door skins come off real easy to get at the inards! Thank you for My Monday Makeitbearable Marathon! 😆

[@jeffhutchins7048]

Accordingly to "Project Farm" testing: regular JB Weld beats all of the specialty JBs everytime. DUFF looked impressed in the background while you were JB welding the radiator! I used Brownells AcraGlas Gel to fix an OBS Chebbie radiator inlet (plastic). As far as I know it's still working.

[@gcrauwels941]

Those 'switch pitch' converters were pretty cool. Rivieras were great looking cars, especially the early third gen 'boat tails'.

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Great style of car love the front end. Growing up we had a 1976 Buick Riviera had a 454 or 455 and I can’t remember . It had a redish, vinyl interior dash and carpet. Outside gray paint. We had a great times in that car ! Great memories. lol Duff is ready to ride 😎 Smoke them tires 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ThomasSmith-fz6wq]

Tell ole Mojoe to take it easy. His knowledge is priceless. You need him.

[@MortskeRepair]

Will do

[@reaper060670]

I found Puddin's Fab shop last week which brought me to this channel after Puddin' gave Morski a shout out. I'm just getting into Welding and fab work/ metal work of all types so watching u guys fixing up these old classic cars is brilliant to see. I wanna buy an old 1970's HONDA 750 Four bike and rebuild/restore it to close to good and running and those types of videos brought me to the American car market on YT.. U guys do fine work. I used to think engines seized up like some of the ones u get working were done for but u seem to get them back to purrin' like kittens with a little gravel in their throats but they still purr though.. LOL Keep working that magic lads.

[@MortskeRepair]

Much appreciated and welcome

[@darrenhawken9766]

Nice revival, love them stacked headlight cars my favourite 👌Thanks for sharing 👍💨💨

[@banemafia2125]

I'm beyond jealous. I want one of these so bad. This and the boat tail body styles are my favorite

[@patrickmidiri1543]

Another great video, I always look forward to Mortske Monday. I love the car. Thank you again for great video. Have a good week. By the way, my Aunt had one these car, I remember riding it.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@genedunn9283]

13:48 A new procedure…the Mortske Carb Flick! Very nice!

[@luisbatista1103]

Great video as always hopefully someone has the courage to restore this beaut...u certainly gave it a chance 👍🏼🇨🇦

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Love the Rivi 🤜🤛

[@stevechilders2624]

One of my faves! Second, only to the Oldsmobile Toronado. Interior of the Riviera is beautiful I love that.

[@larrymaulsby1711]

👍

[@lonnygil]

I like the sound of the nailhead. The sunday muffler (holy) despite the leaks sounds good. Thanks for the buick content!

[@KiwiStag74]

Now THAT'S what I'm talking about. Man I love those 60s Buicks..... About 10 years ahead of their competitors in style and wow factor. Can't imagine a sexy interior like that in a Mustang or Transmarobird, yet they still haul ass and look great when out on a cruise. Lost sight of you doing the burnout in the garage, mate. It reminded me of an old mate of mine's 1965 Mercedes 220S "fin-tail". It was a 4-speed car with a 2.2 litre inline six that was tired about 30,000 miles before he owned it, so it was poked when he first got it to start and emptied the contents of its oilpan out the tail pipe. You couldn't leave it idling for very long at for two reasons - 1) it would oil-foul the plugs and 2) you started choking on the acrid cloud that was permeating anywhere within 4 feet of the vehicle - and if you were behind it, you were cheating. It was a no brainer that the engine was switched off when sitting at traffic lights, else you didn't know when they had turned green.........which was fine because nobody else did either. One evening, him and I went out to meet up with another group of "youthful car enthusiasts" in the old Merc. We parked the old girl up and yarned for a while with them and then went to leave, but he'd parked facing uphill and the Merc's clutch was slipping a bit, so he was a bit worried we'd have issues and get laughed at. Now, the fanbelt on the Merc was also notorious for coming loose and when my mate opened the taps in first gear, this time she screamed like a banshee. However, far from being embarrassing, we got cheers and whoops of encouragement from the amassed crowd, because coupled with the huge plumes of smoke coming from the rear of the car and the high revs of the Merc as she slowly moved off, it looked like the old girl was pulling the mother of all burnouts! So there you go - all you need is a totally rooted engine, a slipping clutch and a loose fanbelt and no tyres would be harmed in the making of a video. Nowhere near as fun though....and way more expensive to repair! All the best

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@devinhaines4142]

Super satisfying seeing the change after the clean. Liked the classic get it running video. Keep up the good content!

[@MortskeRepair]

Will do!

[@robertvance1873]

The Riviera was Popular in Las Vegas Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack Loved Them because of beautiful style they had.

[@briankottman8274]

Nailhead Big Buick burnouts - heck, yeah! Nicely done, good sir.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thank you

[@leelacroix9831]

Loved the burnout in the shop . Laughed out loud . Thank you for the entertainment.

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CharlotteAdkins-qj2jj]

Feel better soon

[@francisrizzo1529]

Who doesn't love a '65 Riv? One of the best looking GMs ever built.

[@gregorylyon1004]

Does that car even get 10 MPG?? LOL

[@francisrizzo1529]

@@gregorylyon1004PLEASE stick with your boring prius and leave the cool cars for the rest of us.

[@PxssyGalore]

I'm a Ford guy but I will give credit where credit is due, I love the style of this car. It looks like the same one from the Timbaland - Scream..video..

[@oldcars46]

Hope mojo feels well real soon kind of miss him not being around the shop he doesn't show himself very much but when he does it's cool

[@tomfoust711]

Nice burnout, nice interior and Duff got to go for a ride 😊

[@caroledunne2667]

Restoration isn’t what this channel is about. It RUNS! Yay 🎉

[@MortskeRepair]

So true!

[@johnd21]

Gotta love an old buick. One of my favorite cars. Always enjoy the great content. Keep doing what you do brother.

[@KartingwasmyLife]

Sweet Riv ! And nice burnout 🔥

[@MortskeRepair]

thanks!

[@garysoykin2783]

I remember my buddy's dad let us use his Rivieraso, we could go to the drive in with all of our friends. We piled people in the trunk. Wow, good times it was just like that car, but in mint condition LOL. Cool revival thanks morski

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing

[@dmindi1773]

Cool cars! Growing up, my friends dad had a Wild Cat and it would bake the tires off after he left on vacation. Hidden key holder wasn't hard to find....

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@FrisellFan01]

Diff is saying..... I have no idea what your saying but.....the way you rub me behind the ears that is "The Best" ....keep doing it!

[@YenaS-l7g]

Mogo hope you're having a lovely day or 3 😁 off Morski was only contagious for 3 days if you really picked up something we're praying for you we're missing you 🙏 ❤️

[@raulrrodriguez7552]

Hey there mortske I really dig watching your videos with all your funny and clever terminology it cracks me up 👍😃 I used to drive my cousins 66 Riviera and it was very cool and it could cruise at 80mph all day, they are excellent for that...and yes it did have the all white interior so I kept it cleaned up...great looking car even by todays standard....keep up the great work ole buddy 👍🙌....Raul here....I wrote you before about my Moms 56 Merc I used to drive when I first got behind a wheel 😀

[@MortskeRepair]

That is awesome!

[@JohnMcdaniel-o8p]

Sir may I say what a burnout was great love the video Buick things yes

[@mikemadison2747]

26:11 Dr. Duff. 😆 PHD? This one is pretty rough, but it's still a Riviera.. And there are so many new goodies in your shop. Looks like a lot of Mortske Mondays to me. Keep up the great work!

[@davdsonoftheeagerbeaver8619]

Love white 65 rivieras have a black 65 riviera right now, also 2 Britneys. Love seeing Duff,he's the man. Thanks for the videos.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@KPaul7]

I'm not complaining, but it's going to take me all day to finish this video on and off. Enjoying it. That wingnut thing to close the fuel line. I have seen them sold as hood shock stoppers. To keep the hood from falling on your head. Now back to the video. 👍

[@jack196394]

Bin watching your channel for some time now and it has helped me alot through some rough times and I really enjoy everything you do

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad to hear it

[@tyhogue8316]

Love the car! Love old Duff! Hope Mojo gets better soon! It’s not fun being sick.😊

[@MortskeRepair]

I hope so too!

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

Glad you got the fact checker on The roadhouse cars🏆what an awesome movie 🎬

[@outfield1988]

Love your doggie. Boy that car is nice and sweaty.

[@kennethbarker852]

Fantastic video to see I love watching your video's on KZbin give Duff a hug from me Kenneth ❤ take care 💯👍🩷

[@jaradbeavers6431]

Back in the day, we had a 66 corvette come into the shop for a "once over". The thing had been sitting for a few years. So, plug, plug wires ,carb , you know the works. Got it fired up and the boss and i jumped in and took off. Ran it down the road to clean out the exhaust. At 90 mph , the boss decided it was time to slow down. BUT THERE WERE NO BRAKES!! He and i both pooped ourselves that day. Got back to the shop, checked the brakes, and nothing but sludge. From then on, first thing i check are the brakes. As always, great video, great jokes and always good to see the Duff dog.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@LucGrandmaison-e7x]

Hope mojo gets well mortske still watching ur video

[@matthewschneider2089]

Dude!!! Great video!!! You do have the best content for big GM will it run!!!✌️

[@MortskeRepair]

Thank you!

[@arthurquinn7515]

I like the door opener on inside the door

[@onceashadetree8833]

Get well Mr Mojo. We'll look for you in the next vid.

[@OwenWaffles]

These videos are hilarious and entertaining. Idc what some hosers say. Keep it going!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks, will do!

[@jmkoize2512]

I've used Goo Gone before with good results and like the smell too. If that's not handy and some WD40 is, it will also clean up some stuff. I'd encourage you to clear out more inside debris before road tests, afraid you might catch something dreadful from the mices!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for the info

[@thomaswermager1819]

Hey Mortske, a happy Monday (Presidents Day). Anyway, I guess the engine wasn’t stuck. Started right up and idled too! That could be a diamond in the rough for someone. I think Duff liked that nice long scratch more than the ride, but that’s ok too. Thanks for the ride, and the burn outs too!

[@richbrockmeier3922]

Super! Another cool car. You and Duf Dog are ok. I tried watching DD Speed shop.. Ew no go. 😂

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Hi Morskie I seen u on Saturday or Sunday getting Dounuts special for the month !!! But I love that car white on white black carpet!!! Does that have 3 seat 💺 belts are 72 442 had 3 Top , Lap , and across!!! Super Fast We youed Racing Gas ⛽️ when they sold it regularly!!!455 Gold Engine 7 or 8 Qurats of oil 🛢 for oil change many many years ago !!!!

[@charleykeenan6171]

Great job! This is a well priced start for someone (or at the very least a pretty amazing parts car). I am always happy to see what it takes to bring one back! Looking forward to the next one!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks! 👍

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Good stuff Mortske. Y’all have a good week stay warm .