BARN FIND!1963 Buick Riviera! Abandoned for 27 Years! Will It Run?!?
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- A good old friend of mine informed me that the owner of a 1963 Buick Riviera that was rotting away in a barn was ready to part with it. And I do love me a big old Buick, especially a first generation Riviera! These cars were a nice combination of sport and luxury and were regularly equipped with bucket seats, power windows, console, tilt, cruise, A/C and many other options to boot. So lets see if we can get this first year model back on the road after sitting for 27 years! This car has been SOLD!! As always, thanks for watching!
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You think you deserve some days off??? I looked all day for your video yesterday and you never posted. Un subscribed. This is almost as hard to handle as watching you put a Chevy engine in a ford. I’m out ✌🏻✌🏻😂
Hope you had some good relax days my friend, much deserved!
Hey, if the Chevy engine is in a Ford, it identifies as a Ford Small Block, don't question it, it's the modern way haha!
Is it Monday already?
I think Old Mr. M was binge watching Extreme U Haul Conversions on the You Tube and lost track of time! Hot Dang!!!
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
I hope you pressure washes it before he puts it in the shop. Fat chance.
That’s why will it runs are so popular. Anyone who’s ever dug into an old car that hasn’t run in years, and goes through the steps to get it running again, feels that rush when she finally fired and runs again! YES! She’s Alive! Never gets old
It can be exhilerating!
That's how I feel every time I turn the key on my offroad truck 😆
True words, sir.
@@MortskeRepair yeah drove a 1963 in 1967 was the bosses sons and went like a bandit his bro bought a new 1971 with the 455 sweeeeet
I've been there many times myself and you always feel like the world's most intelligent and powerful man when it finally happens. When I was 18 I bought a $500 car (a 1990 Dodge Spirit 2.5 turbo) from the dealership that I worked at and it wasn't running. My uncle kept telling me, "you'll never get that thing running!" An hour later I checked the timing belt and it was off a few teeth, so I took it off, lined everything up, reinstalled the belt, turned the key, and she fired right up. I drove that car for quite a while before I took a sharp turn in boost and the oil sloshed to one side of the oil pan (that's almost shaped like a cone) and it snapped a connecting rod. It was a 2.5 turbo I engine and it had 170k miles on it, so it was fairly weak to begin with. I scrapped it. Those engines only made 150 HP and the turbo was a TINY Mitsubishi TE04H. I bought a larger Dodge Daytona T3 turbo for it, but it blew up before I could modify it. I'd LOVE to have another one to tinker with.
Mortske Tuesday just doesn't have the same ring to it! None the less, welcome back. Now we can all have our weekly fix.
It’s so much better than no Mortske at all, Don’t you think?
@@vinces8974 agreed
you don't see Mortske smile too often - this Riv lit him right up!! Love it! Love that Riv too - love to have one...
There is a speaker in between the back seat there if you did not know that anyway I love how the dash and console connect together and run to the back with a light and heat vents and the back seat is like bucket seats. One of the coolest interiors of the 1960's
Yes they are.
What a score! That car won all kinds of awards when it was released and has held up really well over the decades. You and Duff are stylin'! Now take that hunting and views will blow up! Well done and all the best.
She's a classic!
Such fun, for the Dog and you. Its fun to watch you wrestle with a gas car and then see "Duff Dog" go nuts over his first ride. I recall when this were fun used cars. In all since I am an EV driver, the best part is watching "Duff Dog'
This car is a diamond in the rough. Even in the shape it is in, it's still a beautiful car, and it looks frickin awesome. Rivieras are one of my favorite cars. I'm a Buick guy. They've never done me wrong.
100% They sure don't make em like they use to .💯✌️
love me a buick
First time in a while that Mortske looked like he actually enjoyed working on some junk 🤣🤙🏻, bring in the buiks.
Don't get used to it!
@@MortskeRepair aww, Cmon now, you were even smiling a bit 🤣🤣🤣
I NEED to be working on some old S41t box but I’m upset at the process and issues every single time. In two decades, this has never changed.
“I just want this thing done!” After it’s done, “I NEED A NEW PROJECT”.
**edit**
It’s a catharsis for many. I’m a network engineer by trade but a gear head by passion. The more stressed my job is the more I need car projects.
Thanks for your continued work in the will-it-run community! You are the best!
Our pleasure! Thanks for the kind words!
Been a while since I saw you this excited about a car.
Duff cam is a brilliant idea, you can see how much he loves the ride with his head out of the window!
60 year old electric windows still worked great. Hell I’ve seen 6 year old electric windows that didn’t work. The interior of that car was absolutely beautiful back in the day. Awesome car, didn’t even have to mess with the brakes.
They didn't go up quite as well!
All 4 window motors im my 58 cadillac are original, work fine. My parents bought the car in 1960. Southern California car. I was 1 year old then !! Still on the road.
When I bought my 92 Explorer none of the windows worked , HAD some plastic parts for safety
You need to keep this thing! That's the most fun I've seen you have in a long time. Fix it up as you drive it. Black with white interior would be super sharp.
Wow, that's an awesome find right there! I went looking for old vehicles over the weekend, only found a few old Fords, but nothing to write home about. If I would have found one like yours I would have had it made! 🙂👍
I was obsessed and in love with the 1963 Rivera a few years ago, I love the luxury sport look to it. Very beautiful work of art she is.
Me too!!!!!!!!!!!
When this car hit the showroom I was 15 years old and I thought it was the most beautiful car I'd ever seen.
@@dj33036 😊👍
One of my favorite bodies on any car in any time period.
Agreed.
They're great cars!
Loved my 65 Riv. 425 single 4bbl open rear, power slide trans. No brake torque necessary, low and mash the pedal to the floor. 85’ of rubber every time. Blew up the first tire. Tuned her and lost 5’ of rubber. Built like a tank and deceptively quick for a full size car
Did yours have the "Buick ports" as is trademark really,with most Buicks? Sometimes holes in hood/fenders or just in the trim.
@@michaelupton4523 nope, 63-65 rivieras don’t have the port holes
@@peterkovacs8654 you were fortunate to have such a classic in it's day, a sexy luxury sport coupe. Mine was a 67 dodge polara 383/727. Bigger though, like a land yacht. Trunk huge, fit 6 bodies. I got it cheap, fried transmission. Dad and I bench rebuilt it. Thirsty it was.
@@michaelupton4523 my 62 Le Sabre has fender ports
No power slides there they are Dina flow's
That Riv burnout at the end, epic!! That might be a good one to add to the intro. Great video!!! Glad you had fun!
My Father Bought A New 1964. He Always Said It Was The Finest Road Car/Luxury Car He Ever Drove. 💚
I never noticed before how much ahead of their time those cars were. There were a few cars of that era that had styling that made them look at least 5 years newer than they were. Of course, as you said, nobody can deny those cars are sexy.
It has that coronet vibe
They have some of the finest lines!
@@MortskeRepair they had offshoots from the 1950s Riv show cars hide away headlights consoles ets.....Buick was the Innovative product leader of its time
the 64 is almost identical to the 63, but the 64 had minor changes in some details and had the th400 3-speed automatic, which is a first for the Riv. The 65 came with clamshell headlights
The 3 speed would be a nice upgrade!
Haha!Your face when you burnt rubber inside,so happy and excited!Well i would have smiled too..
I love the design of that interior. The dash and gauge cluster combined with that shift knob. Dang I would love to see that thing spiffed up a bit.
Freaking awesome episode Mortske, great way to break in a new shop with Riviera tire smoke….. Buicks rock always have….Oh and and and, did I see a 67 Chevelle wagon? And did I see a Buick special on the rack with no motor???
Thanks again Mortske
Don’t pay attention to Puddin he’s just jealous.
Carry-on and be safe……
68 Chevelle wagon and a 66 Skylark
@@MortskeRepair
Ohhhh skylark I like those
The day always gets better when Mortske drops a new vidya on us. Thank you and keep up the great work, Duff.
Will do!
The body style is the most gorgeous car in every model year. Had to watch this one again.
Thank you for your valueble content Mortske it is much appreciated mate.
Much appreciated!
See yall Tuesday. Awesome car, love a Buick nail head! You and Duff are doing a great job .
Thanks David!
That's a beautiful car. I'm impressed with how ready to go that balljoint was
Probably put the fork under it, instead of the frame
@@tomwinkle1597 We were pulling with a chain on the crossmember.
Arguably one of the great auto designs of the 60’s !
I definitely LIKE !
mortske...you know you wanna keep her. i dont think ive seen you this happy/excited about a ride before yet. i would love to see you bring this ole girl right around! she deserves the love and i love a good riviera
It may be chewy and stinky but that 1963 engine can still smoke the tires!! 💨💨
Roadhouse was definitely what came to mind two seconds into seeing this car, these were a very unique car from what I can see and a very nice list of options for back then!
Great video! 👍🏻
Great save!
Algorithm boost!
Would Duff dog be okay with me posting a link about videos of me getting my late father's 1958 Plymouth Suburban back on the road? Please ask him and get back to me! 😜
thats one hell of a car if it put such a big smile on Mr Mortske's face. grats man. dont get rid of it.
The Buick has to be a great contender for restoration, what a fabulous car. And it Seams to like you Mortske
What a cool car back in the day 😎. Looking forward to seeing some videos on the Chevy wagon.
Stay tuned!
The cut ins of Ernest get me every time lol 😆
ewwww
What a gorgeous old girl! My parents have one just like her! V8 small block 401 dual quad, power steering, power brakes, power windows, cruise control, dyno flow transmission, air conditioning, multiple speakers AM and FM radio, she has all the toys! Unfortunately, ours hasn't been out of the garage in some time either and has been parked for about 12 years.
I gotta get her out and cleaned up! She needs to get to the Promenade!
Awesome!
That video was enjoyable and with total satisfaction!!!!!
I'm 60, and I got my drivers licence in 1978.
I had 56 years to get a 63 Buick Riviera!!!!
positraction beefy rear end, and all that torque!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Oh thank God, Mortske finally posted! I was starting to sweat and get the shakes. Those Riv's are one of my absolute favorites. Since it kinda the same color as the second one Swayze had in the movie and when Sam Elliott pulled up to The Double Deuce he called it "The Double Douche" it should be The Double Douche Riv".
I second the motion to call it The Double Douche.
@@OSXMan I like it!
Those early 60s Riviera are the coolest especially 65 but I'd take any of them
Me too
After that burn out it deserves an autograph from you and ol’Duff . Cheers 🇨🇦
I watch a lot of your videos man and I've never seen you get that excited when test driving a car before
The Buick nail heads were popular in drag racing because they are torque monsters. The 401 Nailhead was also called a 445 Wildcat, with 445 being the torque and 300 hp. Not bad for car most consider their grandpa's car. I love the 1959 Buick Invicta/LaSabre with the 401 Nailhead and Turbine Transmissions were so smooth, couldn't feel them shift.
The Reaper,,,, My Dad built race cars when I was a kid, a couple of guys he knew were running a Buick "nail head" in a Sprint Car . It was built to the hilt, but it blew up, they wanted to finish the season so they went to a junkyard and pulled an engine out of a wreck, stuffed it in the Sprint Car greasy and dirty and finished the Season with the Championship 🏆!!!!!!!
Everyone didn't believe it wasn't "built" but it was not !!!!!! Right out of the wreck and into the Race Car 🤣😆 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! True story !!!!!!!
What sweet car Mr. Mortske! Good job getting it going again! Is that a Vista Cruiser at 1:14:05? Is it going to be featured in a future episode? I grew up riding in a '68 Vista Cruiser my parents had. Brings back a lot of memories... mostly Dad ranting about it lol. Keep up the good work on your channel. I really enjoy it. 😎
Looks to be a Chevy Nomad maybe a 69 or 70
@@korosys 68 (rev lights in the bumper) Chevelle wagon.
@@jasonsellers9595 Winner!
@@MortskeRepair they look like a 4 door El Camino with a camper shell LoL.
Sure you already saw, but that car was this week's episode. One of my favorites yet!
Awww I like the back seats on an angle... Rivera builders taking care of us larger ladies 😂😁👍
Very cool! I grew up in one of these cars (‘63, single 4, 425ci. gold with white interior, all the options). Mom sold it just before I got my drivers license, guess I understand now. The 67 Chevelle with a 250 six and auto trans was probably a safer option 🙂.
Sweet color combo!
We had lots of cars growing up as my dad was a good mechanic. Every time we got ready to cross country from the West Coast back to northern Minnesota to see his relatives he looked around for about 3 months for 55 Buick. He loved those Buicks. Apparently they were 322 cubic inch nailheads in the centuries. What a road car! I remember helping him shine them up, he would put on four new tires and we'd had cross country. Those were the days when you could stand up on the back seat and the police wouldn't stop you.
That's awesome!
The Riviera was really something when it arrived for '63. Almost like buying a customized car from the factory. I thought the '65 was the cleanest iteration of the first 3 years with the tail lights in the bumper, but there is always a soft spot for the original.
The '65 was the original! Looked more like the prototype!
I always preferred the 63/4 headlights
I like the 63/64 taillights better then the 65 taillights now if the 65 had the 63/64 taillights it would be so fricking perfect but the 1965 with the clam shell headlights is my favorite but the 63/64 are so cool too I would love to own any one of them
@@79tazman Had a 65 with the 63 tailights in it
@@79tazman That would be awesome!
Just found this channel from a Watch Wes Work mention, and I'm like who's gonna watch this guy's, sometimes, two hour long videos? Well turns out, I'm that guy. Who else is too? Name this the Shiv Riv, cause if it cuts you, you're sure to get the hanta virus. Great channel, Mortske!!
Glad you enjoy them! We get a lot of positive feedback on the long videos.
Cool old Riviera! Good thing you happened to get one with LSD! Find a 64 or 65 with the hidden headlights for an encore. Looking at that front drum brake, you can see that Buick was trying hard to make it stop well without front discs. Yeah, the body is more than just a bit "Chewy" but it still looks good!
Finally. A car worth fixing
The start reminds me of when you picked up the caddy in that tiny garage. That was the first video I ever watched of yours.
Awesome job. Buick was ahead of time with that one. Always awesome to watch.
I guess that Duff knows his stuff. I haven't seen him this excited about a car for a while. Thanks!
He sure does!
Rivs were a pretty classy luxury cruiser. My father has a '70 that I need to get back on the road.
Buick made some very good, powerful, and reliable V8's back then!!! Good job Mortske!!!! You run circles around that Pudding fella!! LOL!
Much appreciated Clifford!
The Roadhouse Riviera is sassy. It is really crunchy. But, congratulations on getting this ole gal going. A great video Mortske. Your a good Man and a great mechanic. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks much for watching Terry!
I had a ‘68 Wildcat 2-door hardtop with a 430 and glass packs. Best sounding car when you let off the gas, torque for miles and comfortable. If I had only kept it. Those old Buicks were nice. Always thought the Riviera was the best looking car.
Always loved those Rivieras. I was most partial to the 1970 model, but then I started to grow attached to the new 1971 design. It was so crazy that it became lovable. Oh, and I really enjoyed Duff!
Right on!
Wow was replacing that ball joint tough. Good job figuring out a way to get it done without loosing any fingers!
I love at 00:03:18 the way Mickelson Racing wants to keep the busted ball joint elevated like it’s a stubbed toe!! Too funny!
every time Mortske says "hog a cam" makes my Listener #51 heart warm.
Haha
That was crazy watching that ball joint break like that the thing must of been on it's way out and just a little moving and tugging let it go. At lest it did not mess up the fender anything
Great to see her run again. You had one heck of a grin on your face the whole drive I think. You had fun with this one!
Sure did!
One more American automotive legend lives again. I like the Duff Dog's cam too.
I'm sitting here listening to names going...."no that sounds dumb" and then you come to the part where you find a floor mat that says John... Lmfao my name's John! Basically telling me, shut up kid 🤣❤️! Love watching your videos tho Mort, I'm in the process of reviving my old 1955 Buick I saved from behind a cow pasture last year. 322 nailhead, minimal parts replaced, Just got it running recently actually! I listen and watch your videos while I work on my car, and I cannot thank you enough for all the motivation. The laughter also keeps me calm in those tough moments.
Glad to hear it John!
You have to appreciate a car that rolls so nice when it stalls.
Definitely
What you need to do is spend Duff's entire inheritance on restoring the James/John/Swayze Riviera! 👍😆
Not a good idea!
The video was great, the burnout was awesome! Those casings really gave a good show!
Glad you enjoyed!
I don't care what day it is, everyday is a great day when mortskie drops a video🙂🙂🙂🙂
"I want that Purple stuff." You are killing me! LOL!
Thank you again Mortski and Duffmiester. I appreciate your content. I’m in the hospital again unfortunately got pretty sick and had a heart attack and an infection in my left leg. Your content helps me get through the day to day of the hospital.
Get well soon Jay!
"Don't wreck our show you hoser!" LOL! Canadians are funny people! I forgot how much I loved that! Thank you! That was funny! :)
Glad you enjoyed it
The smile on your face after the burnouts at the end makes it all worth it! That car is a tire shredding machine! thanks for sharing!
Sure is
Second time enjoying this video and car! This time in May 2023. Great stuff!
Thanks for the members discount picked up the “next level” Ford Shirt.
Our pleasure!
I cant tell you how lucky i feel to have come across this video. I gota 66 Riv with a 455 in it that i gave my brother 15 years ago when i got my 65 Wildcat and he just let it sit and rot out. Hasn't been started in forever and im no mechanic so this video give the step by step of whst to do. God Bless!
Glad you enjoyed it Jimmy!
What a lovely old girl, I miss made in the USA, I respect any thing made will. Growing up as a young kid this old iron was everywhere, most people problem didn't think it be so valuable now days!
How neat is that😁 , love that where is that from?
Another UA-cam channel
Great video with the Rivi Mortske!! Love that car. Lost the engine in my Electra. 455 spun a rod bearing. See you next time. Big Al.
You did MiJo proud ! Him and Lubey having a couple Yuks !
Beautiful car! You and Duff will be criuzing in no time! Lol! Love your videos always.
I wish!
My dad had one of these with the 425, disk front brakes, silver, black interior, and radials... Great to be seen in, but not a great date car. Moms old three holer with bench seats, the best...
🤓👍
Good to know!
That chain/jack/hopes and dreams contraption sure tickled Puddin's fancy! However, Wes could sense a disturbance in the Force... Here's to your success, whatever the cost.
Saw my first one when I was 8 or 9. A friend of the family had won it. It was really an impressive car back then. Now after seeing your video, I want one!
thanks man have a good one with many samiches
My Dad had a 64 Rivera that was loaded with equipment, it even had power wind wings. The optional 425 cubic inch engine made this big car quick. The leaded gas of the day tended to foul the spark plugs and eat up the valves. You needed to take it out on the road and blow it out on a routine basis. The covered headlights were in 65. My Dad paid less than five grand for it new. He liked the 64 so much, he bought a 70 Rivera. Mechanically, it was a better car. Your video brought back memories.
Wish he had kept it!
@@MortskeRepair The cars of today are built better and last longer. Old cars were simple but they broke often.
63 and 64 look like your car the 65 had the clamshell headlights I had a 63 back when they were younger and they're a nice ride and even the itty bitty little 401 was an absolute Stormer. Thanks from Virginia USA
I enjoyed. Your earlier video of your dad's new rear-end but I needed more Mortske so here I am
Much appreciated Gary!
The best way to celebrate that slick running 63 Riviera, Hamm's beer inna can . Classy. Ufda May, u betcha, put the tatter tots on top, eh? You're practically a Rockafeller, my friend. Cheers!
90's Riviera.... In my over 50 years of automotive love affair.. from '57 Chevy & 5 Olds up to formula 1; Mid 90's Riviera looked to me the best styled / understated body that came out of the General.
Please!!.. Fix 'er up and enjoy her on weekends with the family. THAY'S what they were designed to be!
And the Awesome candy apple red paint that came on them... made this Iconic car look stunning!
I would give a lot to find one of these with a decent body..... & engine!
I know you don't ' do bodywork ' BUT, this car clearly makes you happy. Maybe tidy the passengers rear quarter, do the bare minimum to improve the ' chewy bits ' and even just chuck a coat of red oxide all over to preserve and improve what is there ? Paint the floorpans inside to protect them and chuck in some floor mats and enjoy it as a rough road/track motor.
Hey mortske i have the same issue with new trucks. They have the same upper and lower a arm configuration. What i always do, is take a large ratchet strap and wrap it around both control arms. When you crank on it, it squeezes both arms together.
That works too
I really think you should keep it. I’ve never seen you smile that much in a video!
Haven’t had the time to watch u lately . Good to see u again my friend!
Same to you!
That was funny when Duffs back legs were sticking out under the car like he was working on it
"I should get out of these people's yard! Oh, it's our yard!"
Way too much fun!
Best thing i have seen in a long time ! Love Duff ! And i love Rivieras watched the whole thing cracked up when you go for a rip with duff 😍must be a popular channel mad Comercials all good 👍
The buick came right back with a little loving. What a good performance drivetrain and motor. An excellent barnfind.