$200 1979 Camaro Z28! Will It Run?!? Mullet Muscle Car Action!

A gentleman who I'd purchased another vehicle from contacted me saying he had a line on a 1979 Buick "sports car" in his brother's neighbors backyard. Well it turned out to be a Camaro with SS badges on it and in pretty poor shape. Lets see if we can get it running for the first time in many years. If you'd like to own this car as part of your collection it can be purchased in the as shown condition for $1,500. As always, thanks for watching!
Check out our new and improved Mortske merch site!!
mortske.com/
Join the "Duff Approved!" team to get access to perks like merch discounts, behind the scenes access and more!
/ @mortskerepair
Drop Duff or Mortske a line: [e-mail]
Instagram: / mortske_repair
Ship us things if you wish:
PO Box 1
Gwinner, ND 58040
Tools we use:
Rubber tool mats: amzn.to/34FEw6R
Cyclops shop light: amzn.to/3oKaRAu
Ultrasonic Cleaner 10L: amzn.to/32fwikN
Greta Unapproved Fuel Jug: amzn.to/30R74bt
Noresman drill bits: amzn.to/3CtoYAf
Norseman reamers: amzn.to/3B0YMtH
Spill proof funnel: amzn.to/3BmRMbd
Teslong endoscope: amzn.to/3sxysos
Streamlight Pen Light: amzn.to/3gSe3qA
Zep45 Penetrating Oil: amzn.to/3taR64i
Marine tank: amzn.to/2S6oUmf
12V inline fuel pump: amzn.to/3eHOGVC
1/4NPT to 5/16" hose barb fitting: amzn.to/33qPSYp
5/16" rubber fuel line: amzn.to/2SsLNjZ
Hot Sauce bottle: amzn.to/3u96zmS
Loser switch: amzn.to/3xEuL2s
Milwaukee 3/8" cordless ratchet: amzn.to/3wsHW6a
Milwaukee 1/2" Impact: amzn.to/3xDpzMb
Milwaukee 3/8" stubby impact: amzn.to/3e61pT9
Tekton 3/8" SAE deep impact socket set: amzn.to/332CZDv
3/8" wobble extensions: amzn.to/3nANCXw
GearWrench spark plug socket set: amzn.to/3uutdG9
Smittybilt XRC12 Winch: amzn.to/3eGG2qx
10 Ton Snatch Block: amzn.to/3gO6voI
Ingersoll Rand air hammer: amzn.to/3e7ULLY
Barrina LED Shop Lights: amzn.to/3gWiHDR
Filming equipment we use:
GoPro Hero 8: amzn.to/2PHSU7m
Camera light: amzn.to/2PB2SHp
Handheld camera mount: amzn.to/2QJBWG3
Suction cup mount: amzn.to/3vqC1Nw
Sammich donations gladly accepted on Patreon :
www.patreon.co...
#camaro #z28camaro #mortskerepair #camaro #secondgen #bandit #smokeyandthebandit #rare #rarecar #collectorcar #lsswap #willitrun #lsswaptheworld #hack #roadkill #tires #rims #10thanniversary #musclecar #ttops #ttop #posi #burnout #burnouts #dounuts #donut #weldwheels #brakes #mastercylinder #wiring #diywiring #engineswap #abandoned #ranwhenparked #barnfind #patina #oldjunk #mechanic #rusty #rust #hackmechanic #mousehouse #mice #barnfind #abandonedcar #rustygold #partscar #drivetrain #fieldcar #donorcar #deadpaint #patina #abandonedcar #wiring #battery #batterycable #junkyardcar #junkyard #junkyarddog #duffdog #V8 #donuts #burnouts #burnout #hotrod #rusty #automatictransmission #lsswap #ls #lsswaptheworld #facebook #facebookmarketplace #project #failedproject #exhaust #swapped #engineswap #overdrive #transmission #transmissionrebuild #transmissionrepair #oldsrocket #rocket #olds #oldsmobilerocket #sedan #makesedansgreatagain #cragars #cragar #cragarwheels #wheels #magwheels #slots #slottedmags #musclecar #stance #discbrakes #posi #onewheelpeel #horsepower #torque #posi #positraction #limitedslip #edelbrock #wiring #diywiring #slottedmags #slots #slottedmag #whiteletters #z28 #berlinetta #tops #t-tops #ttops #convertible #bucketseats #bucketseat #floorshifter #console #consoleshifter #tilt #tiltcolumn

[@NoWr2Run]

" IT WOULD BE A SHAME TO BUILD AN ENTIRE CAR JUST TO FIND OUT YOU DON'T FIT INTO IT ", LMFAO, POOR DAN.

[@georgeponnay447]

This Camaro identifies as a Nomad.

[@stucook8622]

I think he got pretty good cake for it so I don't think he's crying too bad.

[@davidbryant5875]

I caught that too

[@stephenbraun9951]

But that was only a Canadian anomaly. Lol

[@brettolague7474]

😂😂

[@WatchWesWork]

I didn't even know they made a 2.41. Might as well just bolt the wheels to the crankshaft.

[@JeffKopis]

Poor man's overdrive.

[@hoxton7946]

2.29's came factory in a lot of GM schlock from the 70s and 80s!

[@Jaysmobileautoservice]

My 78 had 3.08, 179 hp and I believe a Borg- Warner 4 spd

[@richardbates2367]

My brother had 3 80's Buick Regal cars and all 3 had 2.41 gears a 82 Buick Regal t top somerset limited,a 85 Buick Regal Factory V8 305 sbc, and a V6 86 Buick Regal limited the 82 somerset had a 4.1 litre Buick 252v6

[@TheSandman614]

Keep it up, you're gonna give Dalton, Pole Barn Garage a run for the paint/body work trophy

[@MortskeRepair]

I hope not!

[@JeffKopis]

I had a 79 Camaro once. Berlinetta. Brown. 305 2bl. Not sexy or fast, but it was comfy and handled well. But I also had a 68 Charger at the time, and THAT was my baby!

[@NoWr2Run]

NICE, 68 Charger, I'm pretty much a Chevy guy but DAMN A 68 Charger, COOL.

[@JeffKopis]

Whatcha got there is a front suspension clip and rear axle for one of your street rods or pickups.

[@tylergreenfield6158]

"A hose job away from being ready for Barrett Johnson"

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

🤣🤣

[@alvinames5041]

Definitely A NO GO For Barrett Jackson HUH??😮

[@jasontaylor8332]

I like roadside signage and historical markers. Any cool old roadside historical things like that boat is good content as far as i am concerned!

[@jeffhutchins7048]

MORTSKE MONADAY!!! Bought a fresh repaint '78 Type LT (about same color) rust free, STRAIGHT, new stout SBC, TH350 when I was 21. Cruise, A/C, rear defrost, power everything....it ALL WORKED. Great stereo system too. Got married, it was too loud for my Wife. Sold it for $2000 with $1000 worth of trim/interior in the back seat. Could sell the 🛞 for that now! Super RELIABLE ride, sooo many srories with that car. 👌 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 Even had the MULLET to go with it!!!

[@JeffKopis]

You married the wrong woman. Couldn't ya just put MUFFLERS on it? Or HER?

[@ruwithlee1970]

Sorry I would have just got enough new muffler

[@jeffhutchins7048]

They don't make a big enough muffler.

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

Im glad that you don't break glass! I hate to see KZbinrs breaking perfectly good glass when they didn't have to, someone could use that glass! 😅

[@andrewfaucett6915]

The King of Hot Garbage! No project too big for Sir Mortekis!

[@VorlonFrog]

I sense a new Mortske motto right there!!

[@oakridgestars]

That's a pretty sweet Trans Camaro Bird! At least you didn't ruin it by lowering it.

[@JeffKopis]

It was "ruint" before Mort got his hands on it.

[@MortskeRepair]

Not yet!

[@briankarnowski5614]

In 79 windshields we're still glued in with butyl, not urethane, come out pretty easy.

[@Walleyekillerjigs]

That mullet flapping in the wind at the end of the video.. Had me cracking up😂 Thank for the content Mortske 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Smokeroux]

Stuck in a cubicle, looking forward to watching this evening! Happy Muller Monday😂 Some Dirt Track Car Guy is drooling🤣

[@TorinoTonysRestoration]

That Mullet an Camaro, just screams. "If you mess with me, you mess with the entire trailer park"

[@MortskeRepair]

Lol

[@stuartfletcher2378]

Your getting better , this one runs ,and not too bad , its got nice wheels and tires matching paint , some still wet from the paint shop. You can take it places and drive like a madman , gravel pits , abandoned air fields ,any place you know the police can't or won't go , just imagine the possibilities !!! . And best of all the doors wont fall off , or open . Thanks for the video , it was a laugh all the way through . Mortske you are the man , salutations from Stuart in Canada ..

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks sir

[@jobertvangool9961]

Was it just me, or did anyone else hear Jon Bon Jovi as soon as the mullet came alive? Thanks for the epic episode!

[@YouveBeenMiddled]

It's all the same, only the names will change. Every day it seems we're wastin' away...

[@Mrhalligan39]

That car doesn’t need a radio, you can hear “Jukebox Hero” whenever it’s in gear.

[@timhelton5615]

This one was extra good!! Welded doors, and the dialogue on the side of the road. Imagine driving by and not knowing who Mortske is. “She wakes up around 8800”. 😂

[@rayvoorhies7180]

This has to be Mort's most amazing will it run. I couldn't believe anyone would want this car. Interior filthy, and totally ruined. But some vacuuming, spray paint, and welded doors got it back on the road. It's worth buying and fixing up now.

[@braxtonnelson5375]

You and Puddin (I'll throw in Derek with VGG and Kevin with Junkyard Digs) really have a knack for finding vehicles that look like they are late getting to the crusher and making them run, drive, and look worth saving! Thanks for saving another one...

[@MortskeRepair]

Our pleasure

[@CarburetedIron]

It's so flat out there, if your dog runs off, you can still see him for 3 days. East Tennessee seems a world away. Come see the Appalachians!

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

And my comment comes when you pulled the pumpkin cover off.. I actually cannot believe there's a gasket there and the brand new diff fluid.. I'm just amazed about that. Well, at least it'll go 80 on the highway! Oh well..

[@BeeABaw]

I can’t believe how well she cleaned up. What a great rig for almost free. I was nervous in the beginning.

[@michaelcsiti152]

Mortske monday is a great day! Thanks for another great mullet machine upload! Appreciate all your hard work sir!

[@RattleTrapGarage]

Golly got us a 2nd gen mullet machine yee haw 🤘

[@FrederickHopkins-xb6me]

Saw a posting where a guy made up a temp water pump belt out of cable ties and it worked.

[@samnugent3480]

It just shows that a great mechanic can resurrect anything with anything

[@JeffKopis]

And Mort can too 🤣

[@nathanielking-ry5yk]

That damn spider clip gets me every time... I hate damn spiders

[@JeffKopis]

Me too. Even on tv, they make me wince.

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Awww sweet Diff, He is such a good dog. He's a trooper. 👍

[@JeffKopis]

Duff

[@TB-zw7dt]

Poor boy has to deal with concrete pouring.

[@FreedomRock44]

Duff dog still looks so sharp from his SPA day!!!!!

[@Woggerdogg]

Poor ol' Puddin...he aint ever gonna live that one down! 🤣😂

[@darkrose4704]

I’m not even halfway into this video but, I’m beginning to see a “Mortzke Mullet Moment “ coming up!!😂😂😂

[@Awsom47Merc]

Mortske, Buddy, There's some cars you should just "Pass On"! 👊😎👍

[@jmkoize2512]

I'm trying to imagine the look on my sweet wife's face if I pulled this one into my driveway; it would be epic. Glad you shared how you got that home after it died on you & that you made it back in one piece!

[@erscustoms911]

Wahooooo, nothing better than a under 3k camara vid!! How would you fix this frame issue at leaf springs?

[@hayneshvac2]

Slap it on a 4 wheel drive frame, throw some plexiglass in it, and make it an off road toy...go full mullet...lol. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on

[@walterzoomie]

console- a surface or device with controls for electronic equipment, a vehicle, etc. council- a group of people elected or chosen to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject, to represent a particular group of people, or to run a particular organization. You're welcome. 😀

[@VATION3RD]

I had a 1981 Z28 Camaro wish I kept it and made it a split bumper clone...

[@robertwest3093]

I was surprised that the floor is that solid. With the missing T tops I was expecting the Fred Flintstone special but I really don’t see much if any rust through.

[@johnelliott7375]

Love the slow motion mouse house eviction notice for the best thee country has to offer!

[@terrencegiordan9812]

You killed me with the Barrett Johnson that was awesome almost spit my can good out.

[@blazinSpike]

The 1979 models were simplified, with a Sport Coupe, Rally Sport Coupe, Berlinetta and Z28. The ss was dropped in 1972 and reintroduced in 1996

[@Drewworksco.5150]

Vehicles may die... but the Mullet lives on. Love the show Mortske.

[@multiperpose2010]

If I don't see the mullet and sunglasses I'm gonna be upset...

[@Grams-t5g]

Reminds me on the McRib lady!

[@kayjayjames1271]

I had a 79 z28 5 speed with a nomad station wagon 327 in it, ttops, with red velvet flush interior, had vr60 Goodyear's on the back and zr 50 perrelis on the front with 5 slots! Best driving car I ever had! I loved that car! It was midnight bronze! Orginal was black!

[@MortskeRepair]

Sweet

[@FreedomRock44]

Thanks for the Safetying it up!!!!!!!! Arm swing!!!!!! We need Mortske unburned!!!!!

[@jeremyswanson2708]

Return of the mullet, and Puddin says you're always grumpy!

[@georgeponnay447]

A running 350 and a posi rear end. Win!

[@AaronBrevik]

Ah yes, Monday with Mortske, Duff riding shotgun. Perfect.

[@PapiDoesIt]

I bet every teenager in Oklahoma is drooling over this car.

[@MortskeRepair]

Lol

[@johnfranklin5277]

My sister in law bought a brand new 79 Berlinneta. T tops, loaded car. Light brown mettalic paint. It was a very nice car! A great freeway cruiser. I remember its brand new car smell! Lol.

[@MortskeRepair]

Very cool!

[@richardthomas1743]

Hey ! Hell yes! Its a Mortske Monday! YAY!!

[@dombutler7685]

Thanks Mortske! It's virtually a fully restored race car now! I wonder how many people won't get the Barret Johnson joke, it's probably the same people that don't know who Chip Moose is!!!

[@MortskeRepair]

Lol

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

🤣🤣🤣

[@53satan]

I REALLY miss Alley ways. Not one to be found since moving to OK in '95. But, mosquitos aren't the state bird here.... And hardly any rust. I actually live 20 miles from Puddin' now. Graduated from Devils Lake

[@lonnygil]

Bondo dust down the carb always helps with ring seal!

[@MortskeRepair]

Lol

[@bigskychevyguys8842]

The two wires on the window motor are both positive (hot) feeds. One makes it go up and other makes it go down. The motor gets grounded to the door through the mounting bolts. Ground the door and positive one wire at a time to make window move.

[@colearnold9560]

Puddin is always firing from the hip 😂

[@Thee_Squatch]

I am 100% positive Dalton at PBG needs this car!

[@JimsIfitaintbrokefixit]

Camaro???? Man you are right up there with DD's Speed Shop.

[@701chevy9]

You have to ground the window motor/door. Then you have to add power to either wire to go either up or down.

[@jacobcousin9766]

Awesome !!! No starter , valve issues or stuck engine.

[@MortskeRepair]

That's right!

[@robertwest3093]

My 1978 Type LT came with the 2.41 open rear. I installed a 3.42 limited slip. Best performance gain for the money spent ever!

[@MortskeRepair]

Good to know

[@maxbialystock254]

1980 16 yr old. Went to look at a 78 Z28. Sweet car. Did not fit me at all, cause I got that Sasquatch gene. So a 68 Plymouth Fury became the ride. Way smoother. and much more room for activities.

[@Engineguy66]

Need a snatch block for that rollback. They are a lifesaver for getting a different pull angle to remove cars.

[@clintparkison9844]

How can the mullet be back if it never left!?

[@bobbybenton3421]

Perfect car to put a cage in and take to the local dirt track.

[@planetbloodworldx7875]

It is the most Camaro of all the Camaros... Just saw one the other day rolling down the street that blew my mind apart!!! Normally I'm not a fan of yellow cars... This one was an almost pastel dandelion yellow... but, it had this pearlescence to it to match it's dual white stripes... also pearly... It was a hot and shiny summer day... That thing looked like velveteen snake skin and bird wings in the sunshine... Real clean too... the lines were on point... Light pearl yellow with pearl racing stripes... 'twas a sight to behold...

[@MortskeRepair]

Lol

[@kimjaniszeski498]

Mornings with mortske on my way to haul an old clunker for someone. Had a 79 z28 traded the body for a 77 nova. Looks like this video was actually fun to make.

[@johnburch6927]

Power steering pumps and v belts. Put it on, tighten it. Drive it tighten it hot, check tension again before the customer picks up...... adjust again when the customer returns two weeks later with a belt squeal. Just reminiscing, how about those thermal vacuum switches. 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Ugh

[@christopherconner9014]

I love it when you fast forward, it makes the traffic outside sound like a Star Wars battle😎👍

[@alvinames5041]

Yea DD's Speedshop Ain't Got Nothing On Ole Mortaguss! Where's It Goin? YOU'RE GOIN NO WHERE!!🤔🫣

[@djrand62]

My sister bought a new 2 tone blue '79 rally sport with a 250 inline six, 3 speed stick on the floor. She loved it. It did real well for mileage on the highway too.

[@LucGrandmaison-e7x]

Hey mortske I got question I got 2003 dodge ram need work on box can't seem to figure what to do lol

[@jongercama1842]

There's a reason I don't have my 79 Z28 anymore and it's the "Car and Concepts" T Top installation. Though I must say it was fun playing with a Right Hand driver imported into Australia. I used a 1979 Right Hand Drive Pontiac Trans Am Dash and wheel. I kind of miss it, but then I don't.

[@JenniArmstrong]

wouldn't this one be a good candidate to body swap ... nevermind. Yeah, that. :) Part out the panels and retromod something else with a similar wheelbase. I love seeing old car bodies put on modern chassis.

[@mattaker896]

The "Mortske Minutes" are always interesting and edumacashinal! Keep em' coming!

[@MortskeRepair]

Will do

[@72Vw1302]

going to be patiently waiting on a video of that 1960 plymouth belvedere suburban

[@sittinandthinkin]

What's Barrett Johnson? A salvage yard somewhere around the Twin Cities?

[@tyhogue8316]

What better day could a guy ask for! Just got up from a nap on my first day of vacation and having coffee and watching my favorite U tuber.😊

[@MortskeRepair]

Enjoy!

[@tyhogue8316]

@@MortskeRepair I did just that!

[@grantmelcher1830]

Monday Morning Mortske!!! Great start to my birthday!😁

[@williambrinkman2313]

Put the drive train in the tri-five! Use what every works on the Trans Am.

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video Guys and Duff.

[@glennnickerson8325]

I guess when the mullet wig calls--you just got to answer!!!😆

[@ShadsGarage0221]

I had one in the 90's. I kinda liked it. They handle good. They are picking up steam $$ See ya boss! Great vid as usual!

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on

[@seanfritz1355]

Well the Z28 should have a few identifying options. There should be a rear sway bar. Heavier duty leaf springs. And a strange identifying thing is a wicker style steering wheel. It might be a Berlinetta trim. That took the place of the earlier typeLT. The more luxury trim. And i wrote this before you decoded trim tag.

[@josephroberson2639]

The best part I love is the tear drop hood

[@dbugs58]

The price goes up when you weld the doors shut because now it’s a race car !!!!

[@MortskeRepair]

Exactly

[@zundfolge1432]

I lived in ND for 3 years...minot! So yeah weather familiar also the kindness...........leave windows down while at stores kindness. I sure do miss that.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@rickblanchette]

Enjoy it and have fun!

[@Profabdesigns]

Poor Mortske, this feller puts his heart into these, and still they occasionally bite him back for no good reason. Love your show.

[@ThomasSmith-fz6wq]

Holy fan belt from hell Batman.

[@PaloDuro1021]

Dude, you do a good Oklahoma.

[@YouveBeenMiddled]

You gotta pull the restrictor plate off! But keep that on the down low...

[@MortskeRepair]

Red dragon

[@johnd21]

The bodywork skills are impressive. Been holding back all these years. The old English stump may have improved this tutorial. Great content as always 😂

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrDerwood1969]

I'm pretty sure those back wheels are 4wd S10 steel wheels. They also have 5x4.75 bolt pattern. Love the videos, always learn something and get entertained!

[@MortskeRepair]

Yup

[@jeffburnham5231]

Maybe a flexi-hose could be used in place of the upper radiator hose to eliminate the use of the adidas string.

[@jasonlong3981]

Need some snatch blocks to help load cars on roll back

[@rickeyhecht1919]

Mortske 's content is always informative and interesting

[@TB-zw7dt]

Good to see the mullet come back. The camper run is what got me hooked. Carry on you Clarke Kent monster.