Rescuing a CUSTOM 1964 Ford Mustang that's been ABANDONED for 48 Years!!

I'd known about this car for a couple years and finally reached out to the owner to see if it was available. After getting it home we found a real surprise to the past life of the car! As always, thanks for watching!
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[@MarkEdwards-dm3fi]

I I liked how you were able to identify the owner and the back history of it while it was still a car. Your braver than me bringing in the hunk of rust.

[@stucook8622]

Thanks for the Saturday matinee! Nothin better than some sammich's and an adventure. Thanks to all involved 🐾🍺

[@puddleduckist]

The history is always the coolest part! Nice Mortske!!!!

[@johnelliott7375]

We love all of your videos and Duff Mortske Productions!

[@thomaswermager1819]

Ya know, it looks pretty rough now but…. With the story line from the fellow that reached out to you. As you say, how neat is that! A person has to wonder about the memories that surround the bent up rusty old Mustang! Thank You and Duff, for dragging out of the trees!

[@joethepirate1]

The history lesson on this was awesome! Thanks to that guy for reaching out!

[@denzilt.ockerman8291]

Keep all the pulleys you can. They make great spring perch and buckets, an old demo derby trick. Keep up the great work, and as always, be safe in your adventures. A friend from Ohio.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Thanks, will do!

[@dombutler7685]

Thanks Mortske, no tree is gonna stand a chance now that you've got the Poulan Wild Thing!! Hot garbage is such a good description of this Mustang, still got a couple of useful/sellable parts, awesome that someone recognized it!

[@W1se0ldg33zer]

The rear side windows and the cranks - if they work the cranks are worth something. I seem to remember those little back windows were prone to coming off the tracks. The trim in areas still looks good. I had a '67 notchback that got rear-ended two days after I bought it used. Drove it around for a couple more weeks with the gas tank sticking up vertically.

[@iHap]

Thank you Mort & Duff Dog! Get a kick watching ‘high-speed’ Duff during the fast advance sections; also watching him run in all the green grass and tree back ground scenes. Mortske Manor is Duff Dogs Disneyland!

[@paulweigle6872]

Coolest part about this video was seeing the car whole in the old photos, and the story.

[@edwinbonnelljr1587]

A great job Mr. Marsky I love what you do man. I think you're gonna bring that one roll back out that chevy with the big block❤❤❤😂❤❤

[@jimgould2829]

Anytime you rescue a classic Mustang 🐎 it's a been a great day brother!!Mortske sir dude you need a get a damn fastback then to let the Stang Mullet go wild in the winds of the north!!!You already have some great parts to start lol

[@hgj2019]

You’ll have that up and running before Christmas! No telling which year, but you’ll be done by Christmas for sure!

[@morewith]

Appreciate ya saving what’s left of a pony! Been a Ford guy all my life and the pony is my fav! Put me on the short list of fans that would like to see ya build a Mustang! 2+2 would be best! 💪👊🙏👍🇺🇸❤️

[@lugnutgmc]

North Dakota weather continues to amaze me. 55 here in the Northeast today. Same temperature it was back in March. Meanwhile you went from snow on the ground to 85

[@kshsghahah5631]

Reminds me of when I dragged home a 1956 belair convertible, back in 1975, in very simular shape just for a piece of trim and a section of the convertible top rigging. Nothing else was good but those pieces I needed for my convertible.

[@oneoldmansgarage7880]

I've watch a lot of "influencers", but I have never seen a guy with a telehandler! Your the man Mortske!

[@defrag220]

Hey Mortske, Love your videos, Thanks! always awesome to drag home something from the trees. duffs in heaven with the smells lol.

[@recycler.]

What's that you're wearing? Oh, that's my summer cologne, deep woods off. Good enough for the girls we go with. 😄👍🏼

[@Kiki-Kauai]

Great history Mortske! Thanks for sharing. 🌺

[@bluegrallis]

I think, the 6 cylinder Mustangs were 4 bolt wheels and the V8's had 5 bolt wheels. My Dad retired in 1979 after working for International Paper for almost 20 years. Half that time he was farming also.

[@dieterlange7581]

I trimmed our tree in the front yard one Saturday afternoon in shorts and flip flops and many sammich's. My neighbor thought I was nuts. Got the job done everything still attached. 😂👍💯🇺🇸🍺

[@ksokie63]

Thanks Mortske . It was another good one. It’s awesome when you get some history on them . Have a great weekend👋

[@gilbertnowak5770]

Wild to find that detailed History on that car, Mortske my old Man used to say Parts is Parts and One Man's Junk in another Man's GOLD!

[@twobabejinkins1736]

Pretty cool story on that car. Thanks for sharing. Take care Duff and Sir !

[@johnhouseholder7682]

Cool getting history like that, thanks John from Arizona

[@DavidSmith-fs4nt]

Awesome story behind that car of how your not now uncle got it. I've seen videos where they take rusted out Mustangs and acid dip them and then rebuild them. This is not one of them. The good news is you rescued some parts that I'm sure some Mustang restorer needs. Keep it up. I enjoy your adventures with Duff.

[@davida.p.9911]

Super chewy. Very cool that someone recognized it and sent that message. Small world after all...what are the odds as they say. The dash and driver door may be the only things that are salvageable, but there could be more. Very interesting! Thanks for sharing, Mort! 👍

[@robertutech1685]

Nice background story on the Mustang! Thanks

[@badbydesign8452]

"That's pretty neat!" I'm glad you grabbed it. You have so e neat pieces!

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

I almost missed this video bc I am in Eureka Springs and the service here is spotty! This video is the best thing about this trip! 😅 Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@tom-ehill2713]

Summers here-- theres lots of fun thangs to do waitin out yonder!!!

[@robertwjonesii7644]

Check for the fender tag or possibly the codes stamped under the front fenders to see what it is

[@imheretolearn770]

Thats amazing to get the story on it with pictures. How neat.

[@Mike-Olds-1]

Can’t save them all… but old car history is always cool 👍🇺🇸

[@itseithergonnaworkoritaint7852]

Can't wait to see you make that thing run again! So cool you're going to bring it back from the dead.👍👍👍👍

[@JustinWatrobka-dg5ps]

Way to go mort. Bob loves those old mustangs. I’m a galaxie man myself. A 65 with a 427 and a 4 speed would about do it for me.

[@hanknipper3921]

Great video! That Duff dog is something else!

[@jesterr7133]

I love getting hoarded out cars. I bought a '71 and a '73 VW Fastback from this estate sale of a hoarder when I was buying cars for a junkyard. Both were absolutely stuffed with VW parts for every model from the early 60's to the mid 70's. I bought all of the parts at employee price and sold them on Marketplace. It took about a year, but I paid my rent for a couple of months. I still have a set of Fastback tail lights. I did stuff like that several times. BTW, we got the '73 running, and sold both of them to a guy who planned to restore them. They got saved.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Awesome!

[@danssmokintreasures]

You will need some more Bins for all that extra stuff there Mortske.

[@rhondasweeney7271]

That is one roached vehicle😮

[@charleykeenan6171]

Loads of great parts there! Great addition for saving another Mustang..

[@RearEngineShop]

It’s been sitting there longer than I’ve been here. Surprised there’s anything left.

[@haroldrogers6083]

On the early Mustangs the 4 lug had 6 cylinders , the V-8 had 5 lug wheels . My Dad still has his 66 6 cylinder 3speed he bought brand new and it is a 4 lug wheel .

[@johncrichton4341]

Really enjoyed this Morts - many thanks!

[@Awsom47Merc]

Yup you can't even classify that as "A Memory Of A Mustang" 👊😎👍

[@bobtucker8875]

That was very interesting 🤔. Thanks for sharing.

[@topline620]

She looks like a builder to me 😂😂👍🇬🇧

[@devinhaines4142]

Cool that you found some history on the rig.

[@johnd21]

Man has a endless supply of “inventory”. I dig it.

[@aszilagyi100]

The way I hear it, five lug wheels on early mustangs indicates a V-8 engine from the factory. And four bolt rims were straight sixes. Of course, you can always swap parts, as they’re all interchangeable

[@spencerrobinson2719]

More Mortske Telehandler Adventures! I’m with you, the first gen fastbacks were the best

[@jcnpresser]

I remember when I was a kid bailing hay, we did square bails. I remember the old farmer made us stack it in the barn a certain way so they could finish drying so they wouldn’t catch fire. I thought he was crazy, but I remember one popped open and it was hot as could be inside, like burns you hot. I took him seriously after that and made sure I did what he said. He wanted them stack on end, theory is the moisture would go up through the balls easier then it they are stacked flat like you would want to do naturally. I know it made it a pain to get them back out of the loft kinda. Man I miss those days, so much simpler.

[@TaylorHomeCare]

This is going to be a good one. I love the main but main I love this 2nd channel stuff. Thank you sir mortskeee

[@b9tv]

That stang has pole barn garage witten all over it.

[@chrislambert2889]

Wow cool history 🎉

[@TNitroH]

That thing looks like it's already been in the crusher! RIP Mustang

[@jasonalexander3080]

Good video that is real cool that guy told you about its history

[@strokerup]

Thanks man! love the short vids,always entertaining!

[@joethanks3745]

Its to hot outside So it's mortske duff and cold ones👍👍👍

[@johnkranz4004]

That’s straight up YARD ART Mortske Great Story

[@Vonklink6741]

Hopefully we'll be seeing that TA in the near future!

[@tonygiraldes7848]

This should be another epic adventure 😊 just the greatest ♥️

[@davidbrown-bh7it]

Man those forklifts come in handy!

[@williamlane9140]

Set the body on the snootch wagon...😎👍

[@59redwing]

Absolutely love the nature nuggets reference made by night

[@tomfoust711]

Good show poulen saw Good and ya got a work out 😊

[@VorlonFrog]

Chainsaws and sammiches - PERFECT!!

[@waltalbright]

Enjoyed the picture show.

[@Maximus924A]

That 8" rear end may be worth money to someone. It is a 2 year only Mustang rear (65-66) and maybe three years in falcon's (64-66) in 67' the 8" didnt have the "neck down" near the drums. I had to search high and low when converting my 6-cyl mustang tonfind a correct 'neck down' 8" to replace the smaller 4 lug rear.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Good info

[@dynomitegliatti7811]

look like a couple savable parts and some good scrap lol. enjoyed the show ty duff and mortske

[@richardguse3410]

Amazing how the internet can come through with info. Best comment was at 10:15...made it home in "one piece".Kinda optimistic definition of one piece...imo.

[@kennethsonier1766]

The car certainly doesn't look like much but it was still a fun video to watch. Keep the awesome content coming and the cool videos 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@nobiden3134]

Hell yeah brother.. 70 Mach1 is my favorite.. took me 6 years to find one. R code Windsor👍

[@trevhoward8595]

Can't wait for will it start video, you'll have it driving in the next video

[@clunkersandclassics]

Can't beat a FREEBIE 2 miles from home!

[@marygarner5249]

Absolutely love your videos PS Love you to Duff 😁💟💟💟💟

[@twodogsyyc6729]

Nice of you too clean up the bush. That ones pretty rough i think. Likely no flexy hose on that puppy.

[@frnknstien]

Must’ve been a popular saying back in the day,we used to have a tractor that had a bumper sticker that said if it feels good do it

[@darkwind9000]

This video made for a nice early birthday surprise!! 😊

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Happy birthday!

[@darkwind9000]

@@moremortskerepair4354 Thank you very much! 😊

[@RockyRaccoonsdead]

Your having too much FUN especially with the Ferd Rustang it has kicked the Bucket harder than it should have lol

[@darrenhawken9766]

Weight it in , buy some starters, thanks for sharing 💨💨👍

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Good to see you

[@stanleymartin1613]

Cool video. Enjoyed watching ✌️ 😎

[@morrisprice9259]

Is it possible to do a quick overview of what upgrades you’ve done with your Side by Side ? Love your videos and content by the way.👍

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Put a glass rear window. Tip out front window and a gun rack we have yet to use. And a mirror. That’s all.

[@jamesadams4683]

Great video

[@leonhart2452]

Generally on the smaller cars Ford used 4 bolt wheels on 6 cylinders engines, 5 bolts went with V8's. Mustangs, Falcons and similar sized cars. On the larger cars they used the 5 bolt wheels with all engines. Like the Galaxy and Fairlane.

[@DavoShed]

I call it Stock As in I have one of those “In Stock”! You have a great inventory. One day you should make a car from as many different things as you can. Name it Frank. (Franken Car)

[@moremortskerepair4354]

haha

[@darrenbutler1938]

I laughed when my dad bought the same saw 21 or 22 years ago and sat 20 yrs now I still use it its still new

[@GeekGinger]

Nice! Now you just have to find a Mustang worth saving that could use this thing’s parts.

[@rayyarusso3885]

The fairgrounds are on Snelling Ave. That company couldn't have been too far away.

[@lindasnook6735]

That cinder block that was left there to be used to sand the rust off the trunk sheet metal.

[@johnsommerfeld6889]

Always fun dragging stuff home from the grave! Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@Rocket-ck3qn]

Don't take this the wrong way, all respect, you made a comment about your little sawzall working good, you didn't even go around the car and make it, accessible to walk around and free up, yeah you took the machine. And picked it up you can see it was holding down hundreds of pounds of down weight.. dead hold it to the ground. I mean it is social media I am a car lover. And the tree man, the loves getting into it and cleaning up a mess. Best of luck with the project all respect God bless you and family 🙏😇🙏😇🙏😇🙏

[@rickonslow4732]

A super rich 2 stroke makes the perfect mosquito fogger. Can’t say that about a sawzall.

[@cowfrank]

Lots of good original glass

[@mikerhodeback9636]

We used to salt the hay if it came in green..not sure that would work with round bales though

[@TaylorHomeCare]

Man I love that tellaphoneahandler

[@travistuttle9274]

always start with the skid steer! LoL!